Coronation St Spoilers 2025 and 2026

A deadly fire is set to rock the residents of Coronation Street in the New Year.
The new storyline has been devised by Corrie?s new producer Kate Brooks, who took over as the new boss on the ITV soap after the former producer Ian Macleod resigned earlier this year.
The fire scenes will be filmed over the next couple of weeks on the new set in Salford, Manchester, and will air in January.
Exactly who?s affected by the fire remains to be seen, but it?s been teased by show insiders that the inferno could take the life of at least one much loved character, if not more than one.

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A deadly fire is set to rock the residents of Coronation Street in the New Year.
The new storyline has been devised by Corrie?s new producer Kate Brooks, who took over as the new boss on the ITV soap after the former producer Ian Macleod resigned earlier this year.
The fire scenes will be filmed over the next couple of weeks on the new set in Salford, Manchester, and will air in January.
Exactly who?s affected by the fire remains to be seen, but it?s been teased by show insiders that the inferno could take the life of at least one much loved character, if not more than one.

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What's Hope done now?

probably no long term character will die, it will be all hyped but let down over all

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The cast of Coronation Street will be involved in night shoots for the soap's upcoming fire storyline.

A post on a Salford City Council Facebook group shared a warning for residents, informing those living in Salford Quays and Trafford Park about "loud explosions and fire effects" used as part of a dramatic film shoot for the soap.

"Coronation Street will be reconstructing a house fire on Coronation Street Film Set, Trafford Wharf Road, Trafford Park," the message read.

The cast will be filming the fire scenes between 4pm and 2.30am until November 21, while on November 19 an explosion will be recreated.

Meanwhile, some Corrie actors have been sharing how they're getting ready to film late at night in the cold temperatures.

Bethany Platt star Lucy Fallon shared an Instagram Stories where posing with her co-stars Julia Goulding and Paddy Bever, who portray Shona Platt and Max Turner. The trio could be seen keeping warm in between takes, with Fallon writing in the caption: "Night shoot slay."

Similarly, Abi Webster star Sally Carman-Duttine took to her Stories to post a snap of heat patches and body warmers on a table, captioning it "night shoots".

It seems both the Platts and the Websters will find themselves in danger in the forthcoming scenes, though more details about the fire plot are being kept under wraps.

Corrie is no stranger to devastating fires. In 2010, the ITV soap marked its 50th anniversary with a week-long storyline concerning a tram crash and the subsequent fires on the street, while in 2013 it was the beloved Rovers Return that was engulfed in flames.

platt house on fire?

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Coronation Street is due to air a tragic long-running storyline for fan favourite character Debbie Webster in 2025, it has been reported.

According to Metro, Debbie will be diagnosed with dementia in the new year, with the story set to develop into a long-running plot.

The storyline will eventually lead to Debbie's exit from the soap, with actor Sue Devaney due to leave the role that she first played in 1984.

However, Metro reports that the plot will continue beyond 2025, meaning that Debbie's departure is not imminent.

Digital Spy has approached the soap for comment.

Debbie first arrived in Weatherfield as a teenager, before leaving a year later with her dad Bill after he remarried and moved to Southampton.

She made her return to the cobbles in 2019, reuniting with her brother Kevin and working alongside villain Ray Crosby to redevelop the street. After finding out about Ray's crimes, she turned her back on him and made amends with her neighbours.

Debbie is now often seen at the Chariot Square Hotel, which she owns, and frequently shares scenes with her partner, Ronnie Bailey.

Debbie's dementia storyline will be overseen by Corrie's new producer, Kate Brooks, who recently shared details of what fans can expect to see on the cobbles this Christmas.

The soap's festive episodes will centre around iconic character Gail Rodwell's exit after 50 years on the show, as actor Helen Worth prepares to bow out.

"This is a story with the Platts at the heart of it," Brooks said. "It's really festive. Basically it's a story about family and how secrets impact and implode on a family. There are a lot of betrayals. Lots of secrets are exposed during this episode and it will be like classic Corrie, with a bit of a twist."

She added: "We can't tell a story on Christmas Day about her exit without it being steeped in nostalgia. There's tons of nostalgia in this episode and hopefully people will be crying, they'll be laughing, there'll be gasps as people watching it go: 'Oh my goodness, that's just happened!'"

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Coronation Street producer reveals Rob Donovan return plans
The villain is about to cause "a lot of trouble for Carla and Lisa".

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Coronation Street producer Kate Brooks has officially confirmed the Platt family's 2025 stunt storyline.

The popular soap clan have some big episodes coming up in February, just weeks after saying goodbye to their beloved matriarch Gail.

Back in November, Corrie filmed a dramatic fire at the Platt family home.

Cast and crew took part in night shoots for the high-stakes scenes, while Salford City Council warned neighbours in the local area to expect "loud explosions and fire effects".

Speaking to Digital Spy and other press, Brooks hinted that the stunt will tie in with the ongoing saga of Damon Hay's missing money. David recently endangered his family by stealing a stash of cash that belonged to Damon and Harvey Gaskell.

Asked what's ahead for the family following Gail's departure, Brooks replied: "It all goes to pot! David has stolen a big old bag of cash from Harvey, which was the wrong move. He's done it for the house and the family, but this escalates massively.

"The story we're telling is one of a very desperate David, trying to protect his family and keep Harvey and his goons at bay. He is struggling to navigate that and struggling to pay back this big debt he has. He's struggling to protect his family.

"It all comes to a massive head in early February, when we play a massive stunt that has huge consequences for David. So in trying to protect everyone and do the right thing, he ends up losing quite a few things that he holds dear."

Brooks continued: "It's a real journey for David. He's well-intentioned but he fails, messes up and makes mistakes. There's massive consequences not only for his own family, but for the wider community as well. Somebody does get embroiled in David's downfall, which is quite unexpected."

The soap's new boss promised a realistic approach to how a down-to-earth character like David will cope with being targeted by gangsters.

She explained: "I love the Platts for many reasons. They're funny, they're brilliant and they feel like a real family. What I'm keen to show is that this is Corrie. David's a hairdresser and he's not used to being embroiled with drug barons and gangsters. That's not his world.

"But what happens if you take a guy who's very ordinary and put him in a world where people are acting and reacting without any thought or consequence?

"They don't care about David or that he's got a dog ? which might be a bit of a spoiler! Don't worry, the dog doesn't die! But they don't care because they don't know David like we do. It's really important to show how a normal fella reacts to all of this."

The ITV soap will also explore how David's relationship with his wife Shona is affected by the ongoing turmoil.

Brooks added: "I love David and Shona, they are so strong. They get everything and more thrown at them in 2025 ? can they survive it? I'm not going to say, but it's a lot and they will struggle with the enormity of what's going on.

"I also love David, Sarah and Nick. Now that their mum has left, they're left to fend for themselves. We realise that they do need Gail sometimes to steer them in the right direction, and she's kept them on the straight and narrow.

"You've also got Max thrown into that mix, who is just as reckless as David is sometimes, and it's a recipe for disaster. The Platts are going to be very busy indeed.

"Audrey will also be integral to the Platts. I love Audrey. The flighty mother has my heart! We will see as much of her as we can. She will be massively at the heart of the Platt story. She will be tutting and judging and trying to offer her own sage wisdom. They are such liabilities, aren't they? She is often left despairing of their actions."

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Coronation Street's producer Kate Brooks has confirmed plans for Todd Grimshaw to find love again next year.

The popular character has had a quieter time on screen over the past year or so, but he'll return to prominence in 2025 with a chance of happiness.

In a chat with Digital Spy and other media at a recent press event, Brooks was asked about future romances on the cobbles.

She replied: "There might be a new man for Todd coming. He's been single for donkey's years, and he's fantastic.

"The Grimshaws are another big clan I am eager to explore. So there might be a new man coming for Todd, which will come with its own tests and trials."

Meanwhile, discussing other romances, Brooks continued: "Alya and Adam is definitely a slow burn. I think they're really interesting to have in the solicitor's office.

"We obviously have Dee-Dee as well in 2025. Just when you thought the Joel story had come to an end, there is another chapter that happens that is going to completely upend Dee-Dee's life.

"There are a couple of infidelities here and there in 2025, but ultimately the relationships of the Platts, Carla and Lisa, these are all relationships that are going to be at the forefront of the show."

Gareth Pierce, who plays Todd, previously spoke to Digital Spy about future plans for Todd earlier this year.

Catching up with us in September, he explained: "I think there's definitely a sense that we want to play a relationship story with Todd at some point in the near future.

"There have been references to the fact that he's getting on now. Todd is going to be 40 in January next year, so there's been the odd reference to 'still living at home, nearly 40'.

"I'm definitely interested in what's next for Todd and I'm assured that there's stuff to come."

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Coronation Street producer Kate Brooks has officially confirmed the Platt family's 2025 stunt storyline.

The popular soap clan have some big episodes coming up in February, just weeks after saying goodbye to their beloved matriarch Gail.

Back in November, Corrie filmed a dramatic fire at the Platt family home.

Cast and crew took part in night shoots for the high-stakes scenes, while Salford City Council warned neighbours in the local area to expect "loud explosions and fire effects".

Speaking to Digital Spy and other press, Brooks hinted that the stunt will tie in with the ongoing saga of Damon Hay's missing money. David recently endangered his family by stealing a stash of cash that belonged to Damon and Harvey Gaskell.

Asked what's ahead for the family following Gail's departure, Brooks replied: "It all goes to pot! David has stolen a big old bag of cash from Harvey, which was the wrong move. He's done it for the house and the family, but this escalates massively.

"The story we're telling is one of a very desperate David, trying to protect his family and keep Harvey and his goons at bay. He is struggling to navigate that and struggling to pay back this big debt he has. He's struggling to protect his family.

"It all comes to a massive head in early February, when we play a massive stunt that has huge consequences for David. So in trying to protect everyone and do the right thing, he ends up losing quite a few things that he holds dear."

Brooks continued: "It's a real journey for David. He's well-intentioned but he fails, messes up and makes mistakes. There's massive consequences not only for his own family, but for the wider community as well. Somebody does get embroiled in David's downfall, which is quite unexpected."

The soap's new boss promised a realistic approach to how a down-to-earth character like David will cope with being targeted by gangsters.

She explained: "I love the Platts for many reasons. They're funny, they're brilliant and they feel like a real family. What I'm keen to show is that this is Corrie. David's a hairdresser and he's not used to being embroiled with drug barons and gangsters. That's not his world.

"But what happens if you take a guy who's very ordinary and put him in a world where people are acting and reacting without any thought or consequence?

"They don't care about David or that he's got a dog ? which might be a bit of a spoiler! Don't worry, the dog doesn't die! But they don't care because they don't know David like we do. It's really important to show how a normal fella reacts to all of this."

The ITV soap will also explore how David's relationship with his wife Shona is affected by the ongoing turmoil.

Brooks added: "I love David and Shona, they are so strong. They get everything and more thrown at them in 2025 ? can they survive it? I'm not going to say, but it's a lot and they will struggle with the enormity of what's going on.

"I also love David, Sarah and Nick. Now that their mum has left, they're left to fend for themselves. We realise that they do need Gail sometimes to steer them in the right direction, and she's kept them on the straight and narrow.

"You've also got Max thrown into that mix, who is just as reckless as David is sometimes, and it's a recipe for disaster. The Platts are going to be very busy indeed.

"Audrey will also be integral to the Platts. I love Audrey. The flighty mother has my heart! We will see as much of her as we can. She will be massively at the heart of the Platt story. She will be tutting and judging and trying to offer her own sage wisdom. They are such liabilities, aren't they? She is often left despairing of their actions."

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Just wondering if Dennis wrote this story?

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Coronation Street's Joseph Brown will make a shocking admission in upcoming scenes after he's overcome with guilt.

The ITV soap recently announced plans to explore knife crime in a dark new storyline for Mason Radcliffe, who will be stabbed during an altercation with his brothers Matty and Logan in early January.

While Mason fights for his life in hospital, paramedic Asha tells Dev that a hoax call sent the ambulance on a wild goose chase and delayed them getting to Mason.

After overhearing the conversation, a guilty Joseph walks into the police station and tells Kit that he made the call.

When Craig tells Chesney and Gemma about the call, they're horrified.

The pair later confront Joseph, who admits the call was actually Hope's idea. How will Chesney react?

Later in the week, Gemma reveals that Joseph will be let off with a youth caution for the hoax call. Fiz is sympathetic, aware that the prank was Hope's idea.

Speaking about the dark storyline, Coronation Street producer Kate Brooks told Digital Spy and other press: "We start the year with a big knife crime story. It's a really important story to tackle, because the statistics are so alarming.

"We've worked really closely with the Ben Kinsella Foundation to make sure we're telling the story right and that the message is to not carry a knife out of fear, because that escalates everything. We know we're tackling a sensitive storyline and it's going to be very hard-hitting.

"We have Mason at the centre of it and Dylan and Betsy are involved. It has massive ramifications for Abi ? and for Tim and Sally going forward."

I think it will be David's Dog.

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I think it will be David's Dog.

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I will be most upset if anything happens to the little doggie :angry:

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Coronation Street's Dev Alahan and Bernie Winter are officially engaged.

The couple, who recently reunited after splitting up in late October, made it official in tonight's episode, with Dev proposing to Bernie after realising life is too short.

While the two ended happily, the beginning of the episode saw Dev and Bernie continue to butt heads over Joseph and Hope's hoax call.

Dev, already rattled by Evelyn, who cornered him at the caf? and quit her job with immediate effect, snappily ordered a cake at the counter with Bernie biting back.

Bernie argued that Dev wanted Joseph "hung, drawn and quartered" for the prank with Dev expressing his concern for daughter Asha, the paramedic who was subject to the hoax call.

Neither party backed down in their dispute, with Dev storming out. Later, Bernie arrived at the shop with a cake and an apology.

Bernie revealed their disagreement stemmed from them both caring so deeply about their "blended family", with her sharing how she feels like a mother to Asha and his other children, though she would never try to replace Sunita.

It's then that Dev, in light of recent events (Mason's death) asked Bernie to marry him.

"You know honey, I was wondering why we don't put a proper ring on that," he says, grabbing her ring finger on her right hand.

Admitting concern, as last time Bernie turned his proposal down, she replied that she was a "work in progress" and asked him to ask her again.

"Bernadine Winter, our lives are entwined, our kids' lives are entwined, my heart is in your hands, let's make this thing official, yes?"

Bernie beamed and Dev pulled her in for a hug, with the two officially engaged.

Later in the episode, Dev and Bernie turned up at Chesney and Gemma's house to share the good news, but it turned out the two were too preoccupied to hear their announcement.

Wanting to celebrate Chesney receiving ?20,000 in compensation money from Les' death, the pair asked Dev and Bernie to babysit while they go and have a drink.

After successfully putting the kids down later, Dev quipped that it should be them celebrating, but the two decided they were happy enough, settling for a hug on the sofa instead.

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Coronation Street has teased the outcome of the show's arson mystery in a new set of spoiler clips.

The ITV soap has kept fans guessing over who was responsible for the recent fire at the Platt house, which endangered the lives of Max Turner and Toyah Habeeb.

Police have confirmed that the fire was started deliberately, and they've already pointed the finger at David Platt and Abi Webster in recent days.

A new Corrie spoiler clip has now previewed the big moment that Shona Platt appears to figure out who the culprit was.

Kevin Webster shows Shona and Nick Tilsley the CCTV footage from the garage, which captures the moment that the arsonist broke in to steal some petrol.

Kevin has no idea who this individual is, but Shona looks very concerned after spotting a crucial clue. Has she cracked the case? And will she speak up or protect the criminal?

Meanwhile, a second video shows David at a crossroads as he considers taking part in another criminal job with his dodgy friend Andy Garland.

David has already acted as a getaway driver for Andy and his associates as they targeted a warehouse, but now he's potentially being dragged into a riskier mission involving an ATM robbery.

Finally, two further clips offer our first look at new regular characters Mick and Lou Michaelis, who are about to move into nearby Mawdsley Street.

Lou crosses paths with Gemma Winter-Brown while bickering with Aadi Alahan at the Corner Shop. She recognises Gemma as one of the other mums from Bessie Street School.

Lou hopes to strike up a friendship with Gemma, but there's a sting in the tail as viewers realise that her husband Mick is the mystery van man who's been tormenting Chesney for weeks.

Joe Layton, who's been cast as Mick, recently teased: "I think the audience will be shocked to realise that it's Mick who was harassing Chesney all this time.

"It's been drip fed out and from what I've seen, no one knew what was happening with the man with the silver van. It's been great to have that kind of depth to play with and it's been fun.

"Working with Sam [Aston] and Dolly-Rose [Campbell] has been amazing. Everyone at Corrie is so welcoming and the Winter-Browns are an iconic family!"

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Coronation Street stars Cait Fitton and Sydney Martin have confirmed that producers are planning something "different" for the soap's younger cast.

The pair, who play Lauren Bolton and Betsy Swain respectively, spoke to The Sun at the British Soap Awards on Saturday (31 May), with the duo teasing that the crew of the ITV soap had developed a "fun" way to bring together the younger members of the cast.

"There is [going to] be something quite different in the near-near future where we see all the younger cast come together," said Fitton. "We really enjoyed that because nine times out of ten you don't really get to see people unless you are working with them.

"Working with people our own age has been so much fun. It was two weeks of us non-stop altogether. I felt sorry for the crew and directors by the end of it but it was so much fun," added the star, who has played Lauren since 2022.

The pair also hinted that their respective characters could slowly develop a friendship despite their rocky history, with Fitton sharing: "I do see it. I don't think it will be soon but I think it will be a slow burner."

Martin, who made her debut as Betsy last year, echoed the sentiments of her co-star as she confirmed that any friendship would be a "slow burner", with the star adding that they had filmed some "great stuff" as the characters begin to "lean on each other".

While Lauren and Betsy will develop a friendship in the upcoming weeks, the latter will be involved in further drama next week as she rifles through Lisa's belongings, with the teenager discovering information about her late mother, Becky.

"Betsy being Betsy is just being nosy," explained Martin. "As she goes to grab one of the boxes, Lisa's very on edge. She can be like that, very stressed and job-focused, but it makes Betsy question what inside this particular box is so special.

"Their relationship has often been based around lies ? there's a lot of times her mum has lied to protect her, but Betsy just wants to be treated like an adult now. If snooping in these boxes means she can find out something that her mum's not going to tell her, that's what she's going to do!"

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Coronation Street has set up a huge new stunt which could spell danger for a fan-favourite character.

Pictures from the set of the ITV soap show the makings of explosive scenes coming to our TV screens soon, but could Fiz Dobbs be in danger?

Fiz actor Jennie McAlpine was snapped filming for the new stunt, which involves a speeding car heading straight toward her in the street.

Other actors on set included Dylan Wilson star Liam McCheyne, and Brody Michaelis' Ryan Mulvey, who has become a regular on the show.

Will Fiz be hit by the speeding car, and will Dylan and Brody find themselves in trouble yet again?

Dylan and Brody first met in the Secure Training Centre, and it soon became apparent that troubled teen Brody was a bad influence on Dylan.

Since being released, trouble has continued to follow Brody around, with the boys continuing their feud on the outside.

Dylan has gone as far as threatening Brody following their fight in the STC, laying down the ground rules that he will not be pushed around again.

Brody's troubles have intensified after the bombshell was dropped that Kit Green is his biological father, not Mick Michaelis, as he previously thought.

Despite Lou Michaelis urging Kit to stay away, he ordered a DNA test to find out whether Brody was, in fact, his son.

After putting off opening the results, Kit was persuaded by Bernie Winter to look, and that is when he discovered Brody was his child, with Bernie breaking the news to Dylan during a fight with Kit.

Brody sought Lou to get to the bottom of the issue, with Lou lambasting Bernie over spilling the beans.

How will Dylan react, and could this push him on a far darker path than previously? By the looks of the soap's latest stunt, it seems so.

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Coronation Street's Jennie McAlpine and Alan Halsall have revealed the soap's first Christmas teasers, ahead of its big crossover with Emmerdale.

The actors, who play on-screen couple Fiz and Tyrone Dobbs, appeared on Good Morning Britain today (9 September), where they discussed what's coming up on the cobbles.

McAlpine confirmed that filming for the festive season is already under way, and teased a Christmas party for the Underworld workers which is sure to get lively.

"Spoiler alert, Ed, last week, me and Kirk [Sutherland, played by Andy Whyment] were already filming in the factory, the Underworld Christmas do," she told co-host Ed Balls. "We both had a Santa hat on. His was sequined."

Meanwhile, Halsall hinted at ITV's big soap crossover which will take place in 2026 and see characters from Corrie and Emmerdale sharing the screen. The hour-long special will merge the two iconic worlds in a unique standalone episode.

"I know we're doing a special episode later on in the year, I don't know how public that is. That will be January time, I think," said Halsall. "There's plenty happening, there always is on Coronation Street."

Elsewhere in the interview, the pair discussed last night's shocking scenes, which saw Tyrone hit by a speeding vehicle, driven by Dylan Wilson and Brody Michaelis. The beloved mechanic was rushed to hospital, but this is only the beginning of his traumatic experience.

"This is a big storyline and also a sensitive storyline that we've got to be careful with," explained Halsall. "Will he walk again? How's it going to affect his family?"

"It's not just the physical aspect of what he goes through, but also the mental toll on his wife, his children, his nanna, his mum."

Christmas with Coronation Street's new family


Coronation Street brings back Eva Price later this month, as she descends on The Rovers with five other characters. Eva, now part of a big new family called the Driscolls, will be taking over as landlady following the recent departure of Jenny Connor.

Show bosses are hoping to put the pub right back at the heart of the show, so it'll be central to the Christmas Day episode this year as the Driscolls continue to settle in.

"There's loads going on Christmas Day. The day itself is a real family affair. And the Driscolls are very much at the heart of it, because it's a proper pub Christmas Day," Corrie producer Kate Brooks told us recently.

"It's very community based and very lively. There's loads going on. Secrets are exposed. So it's a real feel-good episode, with a lot of drama thrown into the mix."

Coronation Street's Debbie and Ronnie plan a wedding


Debbie Webster and Ronnie Bailey are hoping to tie the knot towards the end of the year, so their wedding plans will also play a role in Coronation Street's Christmas episodes.

"We've got Ronnie and Debbie, who are very keen to crack on with their wedding," Brooks said.

"There's lots of preparation for that ? fun and games in terms of that. It's not taking place in the Chariot Square Hotel!"


Carla, Lisa and Becky's new Coronation Street twists

fter dropping the bombshell that Becky Swain is Corrie's next big villain, Brooks promised big plans for this storyline at Christmas.

Becky will stop at nothing to push Carla out of the picture and win back Lisa, as we'll see over the coming weeks, but how far will she have got with her mission by the time the festive season arrives?

"That story really goes up a gear around about Christmas time. There are a few really big twists that will keep people hooked and keep people watching as they watch this all unfold," Brooks said.


Todd and Theo's special episode in Coronation Street


A special episode exploring the abuse in Todd Grimshaw and Theo Silverton's relationship will air on Coronation Street in the run-up to Christmas.

"Christmas is often a time where there are spikes in calls to the Samaritans. We wanted to really show Todd and Theo's journey in the build-up to Christmas," Brooks said.

"We've got a really special episode which is just focused primarily on Todd and Theo's relationship. But it's told in a completely different, unique, never-been-done-before way, which will really pack a punch on many levels. So we've got that story really shaping up."

Theo's mistreatment of Todd has been building since they moved out of the Grimshaw house and into a flat together ? with worse to come in the next few weeks.


Carl's lies come under threat in Coronation Street

Coronation Street's Carl Webster is a man of many secrets, as he's currently keeping quiet about his fling with James Bailey ? and his guilt over Tyrone Dobbs' accident.

Could any of these come back to haunt him during the festive period?

"We've also got the Websters. You've got Tyrone and Fiz, and the Abi/Carl/James story is all still going on. Abi hasn't got a scooby that that's happening," Brooks told us.

"Also, Tyrone still doesn't know the truth about Carl and the car. So there are things which are bubbling [at Christmas] ? and ready to kick off?"


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Oh no! Have we got to suffer Theo and Todd until at least Christmas? Time for the fast forward finger I feel.

Executive producer Kate Brooks lifts the lid on the explosive turn of events that will see one character killed off during a special flash-forward episode.

‘There’s a special episode coming up mid-February and in that episode we’re doing a bit of a flash-forward ep. I know it’s been done recently on another show but this is something that’s been in the making for a really long time. The big stories we have on the table, it gives us a destination for those big stories to all come together and be involved in a much bigger storyline.’

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Coronation Street is planning an emotional new storyline for Bernie Winter-Alahan following the shocking death of Billy Mayhew. Show bosses are taking the caring character in an unexpected new direction this year, after she was rocked by the recent Corriedale tragedy.

The ITV soap has already explored a tough time for Bernie, as her beloved son Paul Foreman died in September 2024, with his Motor Neurone Disease (MND) story reaching a heartbreaking conclusion. Paul's husband Billy had also become hugely important to Bernie over the years, so his sudden death will understandably hit her hard.

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In a new interview, Coronation Street's producer Kate Brooks explained: "Bernie's such a fun character, but she's really stoic and she's watched her son die, which was horrific. Now she's having to come to terms with the fact that Billy has also died.

"The thing with Bernie is that she wants to take care of people. She's people's rock, but as a result of that, she's buried a lot of grief. If you cast your mind back to when Paul died, it was very rare that we saw Bernie lose it, or burst into tears.

"She was strong for everyone, she's the strength of that whole family. So we wanted to explore what would happen if she had to deal with another really tragic death ? and how that grief manifests."

Corrie fans saw a glimpse of Bernie's devastation earlier this week, as she decided to close up Roy's Rolls early when she couldn't face the day at work. However, she did reluctantly serve surgeon Vincent Harper when he persistently paid two trips to the caf? that day.

"We take Bernie on a really interesting journey as she struggles," Brooks continued. "It gets to the point where, because it's been bubbling for such a long time, it eventually erupts.

"When it does, there are consequences for Bernie. It's not as straightforward as Dev sweeping in and making sure that everything's okay. It's a really muddy, murky story that we take her on. I think it just again explores another side of Bernie that we've not seen yet."

The show's producer left fans with hope that Bernie and Dev's relationship can ultimately survive the turmoil to come.

She said: "Obviously it's going to be a test for Bernie and Dev, but it's a test that they are a really strong couple, and no matter what we throw at them, they can overcome because they love each other. They absolutely adore each other.

"It's a big story for Bernie, and certainly Roy's embroiled in that story as well. It's a really interesting one to keep an eye on, because it's going to be quite a big start of the year for Bernie."

Billy was killed after driving the wedding minibus which crashed in the Corriedale special. Although Theo Silverton had a chance to save the much-loved vicar, the villain chose to protect his own dark secrets by leaving Billy to die.

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Coronation Street's producer Kate Brooks has defended the show's increase in "special episodes" which stray from the traditional soap format. Corrie and fellow ITV soap Emmerdale have both been experimenting with their styles in recent years, sparking fan debate over whether the shows should stick to their roots.

Late last year, Corrie was praised for a powerful "behind closed doors" episode which explored Todd Grimshaw's domestic abuse ordeal through the lens of various in-universe cameras, including CCTV and police bodycams. A special flashback episode also explored a dark secret from Maggie Driscoll's past.

Looking ahead, the show will play with time again next month ? as specially-filmed flashforward scenes tease a mystery death with five possible victims. However, some fans have argued online that the "special episodes" are becoming too frequent.

In a new interview, Brooks was asked whether the show has even more experimental episodes coming up beyond the flashforward.

"I probably won't be able to talk about them, but yes we do," Brooks replied. "We do have episodes that feel special and different. They break the usual formula of soap and I think they're a really interesting way of telling the story.

"We have a lot of episodes a year. We have a lot of our 'traditional format' episodes to appease the more traditional viewers. So I think when the story affords it, or when it lends itself to taking a more abstract and slightly less conventional approach, then we embrace it and we do it really well.

"We have a great team around us who work really hard to ensure that whilst the episode might feel different, it still feels very story-driven."

She continued: "If you take the recent Todd and Theo episode as an example, you can't get more 'kitchen sink drama' than being in somebody's living room watching them live their lives. That's taking it right back to day dot.

"What we'll continue to do going forward, is taking these big storylines that we have and try and tell them in fresh and innovative ways. Initially, people might not always love it, but I think it's a risk that we should take.

"We continue to take it, because we need to keep abreast of the competition. We need to make sure that we stay relevant, fresh and new. So yes, there'll be more of those types of episodes coming up."

Another big Corrie change is the show's scheduling pattern. From this week onwards, the show will air every weeknight at 8.30pm for 30 minutes. This is five episodes per week, while the previous hour-long editions created the equivalent of six weekly .

Brooks added: "The difference with the hour longs is that it's an hour of drama to film, so you need every beat and every scene to feel interesting and move the story forward. When you're doing that three times a week, that's quite a lot to sustain.

"So I think the episodes will now naturally feel pacier. We're able to play slightly more lighter textual stories, because it's a couple of scenes, as opposed to four or five or six scenes over the course of an episode.

"There will definitely be more of a spread of characters as well, because we're able to dip in and out of people's stories and not be constrained by hour-long episodes.

"So, whilst the storytelling and the storylines that are currently running are not going to massively change, what will change is that the episodes will feel way more pacier ? and will feel like how soap should really be."

" Another big Corrie change is the show's scheduling pattern. From this week onwards, the show will air every weeknight at 8.30pm for 30 minutes. This is five episodes per week, while the previous hour-long editions created the equivalent of six weekly .

Brooks added: "The difference with the hour longs is that it's an hour of drama to film, so you need every beat and every scene to feel interesting and move the story forward. When you're doing that three times a week, that's quite a lot to sustain.

"So I think the episodes will now naturally feel pacier. We're able to play slightly more lighter textual stories, because it's a couple of scenes, as opposed to four or five or six scenes over the course of an episode.

"There will definitely be more of a spread of characters as well, because we're able to dip in and out of people's stories and not be constrained by hour-long episodes.

"So, whilst the storytelling and the storylines that are currently running are not going to massively change, what will change is that the episodes will feel way more pacier ? and will feel like how soap should really be."

What a load of rubbish! It just sounds like they are trying to brainwash viewers. I just find the episodes too short now, and more times a week, which is a nuisance.