Corrie Spoilers 23rd - 27th December 2024

Coronation Street has confirmed that Carla Connor and DS Lisa Swain's relationship will take centre stage this Christmas.

The two characters are in the early stages of exploring their feelings for each other, as seen last week when they slept together for the first time.

Although Lisa has since told Carla that she's not ready to pursue a new relationship, things are put into perspective this week when Carla is attacked during a robbery at Underworld.

When Carla and Lisa still seem to be avoiding moving forward with their romantic connection, Roy Cropper tries to intervene by encouraging Lisa to be more honest about her feelings.

Speaking to Digital Spy and other media at a recent press event, Corrie's new producer Kate Brooks commented: "Carla and Lisa have been circling each other for a while. The attraction is there and the chemistry is palpable.

"They're both very strong, independent, stubborn, brilliant women, and they found themselves drawn to each other. They are the least likely person that they think this would happen with, but they have that connection that they can't deny, so we will absolutely play their relationship."

She continued: "For Carla, this is quite huge. She's had a lot of history with men, a lot of failed relationships, a very colourful past and then she's found herself falling in love with a woman and it completely blows her mind.

"Carla doesn't quite understand it at first, but she goes with it. I think it's important for us to show that that she's not struggling with her sexuality. She's very confident in her sexuality, but she has fallen in love with a person that she didn't expect to fall in love with. That presents many challenges and I think they're irrespective of gender.

"With Lisa, she has a lot of barriers up. She's still grieving for the loss of her wife and she's so committed to her job. If anyone's got issues with the relationship, initially it's Lisa, who struggles to let down those barriers and let Carla see that vulnerability.

"Carla's in a bit of a tailspin. She's like: 'I've fallen in love with this woman but she's hard work'. She makes Peter look easy! I think that's what the story is for those two."

Brooks pointed out that the presence of Lisa's troublesome daughter Betsy will also make matters complicated for the couple.

Betsy has already expressed her fears that Carla could try to "replace" her other mum Becky, despite Carla's best attempts to shut these concerns down.

Brooks said: "You throw in Betsy, who is fabulous and feisty and a pain in many ways but so wonderful. You throw that daughter into the mix and Carla's in a completely different world.

"It's really interesting watching Carla navigate this because we know Carla, we love Carla. This is completely alien and unknown and unchartered waters, but yet she navigates them really well and it's just going to be an absolute ride.

"We want to keep Carla and Lisa secure. We want to keep them grounded. We want to make that relationship really believable and it is. What I've seen on screen is fantastic between the two of them. I think it's really important to tell these stories properly.

"At the heart of it is a relationship. It's a love story and they will inevitably get a lot of curveballs thrown their way. 2025 is not a quiet year for those two and there are a lot of hurdles and obstacles that come their way. There are a lot of things that they didn't quite anticipate that get in the way of their relationship.

"But ultimately, they emerge from this strong and united. I'm really excited to be with this couple on this journey. I think the drama and the story they've given us already is immense and they're going to give us a lot more of that."

Over Christmas, Carla will take the step of going public with the relationship for the first time. She has already confided in her nephew Ryan Connor about her feelings for Lisa.

Brooks confirmed: "It becomes public knowledge during Christmas. They are happy during the Christmas period. Carla initially flinches a little bit at the idea of people gossiping. It's not about sexuality but she's a bit unsure.

"But once she realises everyone is absolutely fine about it, then it's all systems go. Christmas will be when they really commit to each other, when they declare how they feel for each other and when they stop circling each other and touching each other's hair!"

Thanks for the warning. That's Corrie out this Christmas then.

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Coronation Street's Leanne Battersby will plan revenge on her sister Toyah Habeeb and ex-partner Nick Tilsley in a gripping Christmas storyline.

Leanne is left shocked in upcoming episodes as she discovers that Toyah and Nick have continued to pursue their relationship behind her back.

Toyah and Nick were already caught out for betraying Leanne with a short-lived affair earlier this year.

Although both are now free agents, they've decided to keep quiet about their ongoing romantic connection to spare Leanne any further heartbreak.

Corrie's new producer Kate Brooks has now confirmed that this storyline will come to a head on Christmas Day as Leanne seeks payback.

Speaking to Digital Spy and other media at a recent press event, Brooks commented: "It's fantastic for the viewer. Leanne has got her suspicions about Nick and Toyah. I felt it was really important to see a different side to Leanne.

"Leanne has had a very tough year. She's had The Institute, which was all-consuming in many ways, but she's a Battersby and she's scrappy and she's feisty. Toyah is so good and so brilliant and wonderful, and Leanne sees the life that she had just being taken away from her.

"Rather than go down the route which is expected, of her taking it on the chin or moving on, Leanne really wants to make them pay and she is really intent on getting her own revenge.

"It can be at the detriment of her own sanity sometimes, but she wants to make them realise what they've done to her. Nick's betrayal is one thing, but the betrayal of a sister is huge, and I just love that dynamic between Toyah and Leanne ? I think it's fantastic."

Brooks added: "I remember really vividly the Battersby sisters coming onto the street in peak Spice Girls era. They barrelled onto the street, little Sporty Spice and Scary Spice.

"Just tapping into how they were as Battersbys was really important, and that all comes to the forefront on Christmas Day and it doesn't end well for anyone.

"They do spend Christmas together, so at least they're together! Just don't ever spend Christmas Day with your ex and your sister!"

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Coronation Street has announced plans to revisit Daniel Osbourne's big love triangle storyline this Christmas.

Daniel is currently in a relationship with Bethany Platt, but his love life is about to get complicated once more as his unresolved feelings for his ex-fianc?e Daisy Midgeley rise to the surface again.

Corrie's new producer Kate Brooks shared the news with Digital Spy and other media at a recent press event for the ITV soap.

Brooks explained: "Obviously they've been circling each other for a while. That love triangle is brilliant. It's a love triangle that keeps on giving and we will certainly continue that through December and into the new year.

"Daniel is in love with two women ? that's what it boils down to. He loves Bethany but he also loves Daisy. Not many people can pull that off, but if anyone can, a Barlow can. He is absolutely torn over what to do for the best and it's ultimately his head over his heart.

"Daniel wants to be with Bethany. He wants to channel his love and his future with Bethany, but sometimes when you make a little mistake, things can come back and bite them on the bums, so that's essentially what we're doing with that triangle."

Further twists and turns in the love triangle could prove to be heartbreaking for Bethany, who's already wrestling with her own insecurities after her cosmetic surgery went wrong in September.

Bethany has been told that she'll have to use a stoma bag for the rest of her life, after facing complications when she underwent a liposuction procedure in Turkey.

Although Daniel has reassured his girlfriend that this changes nothing when it comes to their relationship, Bethany is currently facing a long road to regaining her confidence.

Brooks added: "For me, the rivalry between Daisy and Bethany is fantastic. It's so fun to watch. It feels nice and soapy, which I think is what we want to do with that story.

"Obviously, there's other issue-led stories around it, but for me that love triangle and that dynamic is going to be super interesting and exciting as we wonder what the heck Daniel is going to do and how does he ever get out of those holes that he finds himself in constantly?

"There's lots of relationship drama. What I love about it is that there's no good guys or bad guys in it. It's just these three people have found themselves in this situation and they just want to find their own happiness, but obviously sometimes when you find the happiness, it comes at a cost."

Corrie bosses have also confirmed that legendary character Gail Rodwell will take centre stage this Christmas as Helen Worth bows out from the role after 50 years.

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Coronation Street's new producer Kate Brooks has shared further details of Gail Rodwell's exit storyline.

Legendary character Gail will bow out from the ITV soap on Christmas Day following Helen Worth's decision to leave the role.

In recognition of Gail's incredible 50-year run on the show, she'll take centre stage in the festive episodes alongside the rest of her family.

Viewers have recently seen Gail reunite with old flame Jesse Chadwick and they're now engaged to get married. The stage seems set for a happy ending, but will everything really run so smoothly?

Speaking to Digital Spy and other media at a recent press event, Brooks commented: "In a word, Christmas is very fun this year. It's a very lively Christmas on the Street and lots of bombshells are dropped.

"Obviously, this is set against Gail's wedding. Whether she goes through with that or not, I cannot say anything! But this is a story with the Platts at the heart of it.

"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.

"I think we're all in need of a bit of escapism at the minute and we've had quite a dark but brilliant few months on the cobbles. The Christmas period for us is all about trying to tap into the family dynamics of the Platts, what makes people tick, and ultimately trying to make sure that we give glorious Gail the exit that she deserves."

Brooks continued: "Gail has been such an icon on the Street for such a long time ? 50 years of television, which is amazing. 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!'

"It's old-school Corrie but just with a modern twist and I think people will really, really enjoy it. I want people to sit down on Christmas night with a full tummy, watch this episode and go: 'You know what, that is exactly what I needed'. So that's what Corrie is this Christmas."

Brooks confirmed that the Christmas Day episode won't be released early on ITVX at 7am, so fans will have to watch on the night to see exactly how Gail leaves.

In a very busy time for the Platts, some of the secrets being kept in the family directly involve Gail, while others centre around other members of the clan.

Brooks added: "All of those secrets come to the forefront on Christmas Day. You basically have Gail, who's going to leave the Street, but in the run-up to Christmas she has found out that some of her nearest and dearest have absolutely betrayed her.

"She doesn't know who to believe. Even her dear old mum has kind of lied to her and she really struggles with that. She's thinking: 'I don't know whether I want this. I don't know whether I want to be with Jesse'.

"She contemplates and questions everything and every decision she's ever made. Obviously Gail has had a really colourful past, so that's a big part of that Christmas Day episode, but she is there and she is going to leave the Street and it's going to be so wonderful and sad.

"I'm devastated that Gail's leaving. It really devastates me because she's so iconic. It was really important to make sure that her exit felt really fitting and in keeping with who she is as a character. But she is there and you've got all these different bombs going off around her and she's oblivious to them all. It's wonderful ? it's a great Christmas."

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They met when Gail went to Thailand a few years ago and had a holiday romance there. I think they had to quickly re-write her exit because Sean Wilson did not finish filming his return as Martin Platt...usual rubbish, for some reason they cannot provide viewers with a decent exit for most characters even when they have plenty of time

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Coronation Street's Tracy McDonald has inspired a major revenge plan by giving Leanne Battersby some unexpected advice.

The unlikely allies were drawn together in Friday's episode after Leanne discovered the truth about her sister Toyah and ex-partner Nick's secret relationship.

Toyah and Nick were already caught out once earlier this year after betraying Leanne with a brief affair.

Since then, Nick has split from Leanne but has chosen to keep her in the dark about his decision to keep pursuing a potential future with Toyah.

In Friday's episode, the truth dawned on Leanne as she finally spotted the clues that Nick and Toyah were hiding something from her.

The final straw came when she investigated the mysterious Tenerife holiday that Nick had recently booked. She found out that he'd chosen a romantic couple's suite to enjoy alongside Toyah.

Probing further, Leanne also secretly watched the secret lovers from afar as they met up for a rendezvous at the Chariot Square Hotel.

Leanne held back from confronting the pair but later broke down in front of Tracy, telling her everything.

Tracy encouraged Leanne to return to her roots rather than being walked all over, telling her: "For good or bad, you are a Battersby. And if you want my advice, you better start acting like one."

Leanne ultimately decided to play the long game, telling Nick that she needed his support following the sad death of her father Les and the stress of preparing for Rowan Cunliffe's trial.

As Leanne asked to move back into the flat, Nick felt highly awkward over the situation but reluctantly agreed.

Leanne then checked back in with Tracy, who was baffled to see her moving back in with Nick. She asked Tracy to stay out of it, confirming that she fully intends to get her revenge in good time.

She warned: "Let me tell you something ? I'm nobody's fool. Nobody's."

Coronation Street's new producer Kate Brooks recently announced that Leanne's revenge will be one of the stories taking centre stage at Christmas this year.

Speaking at a Corrie press event, Brooks told Digital Spy and other media: "I remember really vividly the Battersby sisters coming onto the street in peak Spice Girls era. They barrelled onto the street, little Sporty Spice and Scary Spice.

"Just tapping into how they were as Battersbys was really important, and that all comes to the forefront on Christmas Day and it doesn't end well for anyone.

"They do spend Christmas together, so at least they're together! Just don't ever spend Christmas Day with your ex and your sister!"

Coronation Street airs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1 and streams on ITVX.

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Coronation Street star Jacob Roberts has confirmed that his character Kit Green will be among the characters taking centre stage at Christmas this year.

Fans can expect Kit to play a big role in one of the show's festive plots as his mischievous behaviour continues.

Jacob shared the news with Inside Soap magazine as part of its annual Christmas preview.

He explained: "Kit ends up being a bit of a naughty boy this Christmas, which I don't think the audience is going to like him for.

"Every script I read, I'm excited to film it, as there's always something in them that makes me think: 'Yeah, you're being a right so-and-so there'. I love playing those sorts of scenes.

"Kit's really in the mix over the next few weeks as he's involved in other people's stories, and also some of his own."

Coronation Street's new producer Kate Brooks recently announced that the Platt family will be the central focus this Christmas, as show legend Gail bows out after 50 years on the cobbles.

Viewers can also look forward to Leanne Battersby's revenge against Nick Tilsley and Toyah Habeeb, Shona Platt's downward spiral and Carla Connor and Lisa Swain going public as a couple.

Brooks told Digital Spy and other press: "In a word, Christmas is very fun this year. It's a very lively Christmas on the Street and lots of bombshells are dropped.

"Obviously, this is set against Gail's wedding. Whether she goes through with that or not, I cannot say anything! But this is a story with the Platts at the heart of it.

"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."

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Coronation Street is returning to an hour-long slot on Christmas Day this year, Digital Spy can confirm.

The long-running soap's festive special will run for 60 minutes as legendary character Gail Rodwell bows out.

Last year, soap fans were shocked as Coronation Street and Emmerdale were both cut back to 30-minute slots on Christmas Day rather than the usual hour-long specials.

This was the shortest Corrie Christmas episode since 1997, which was the last time the show had a 30-minute slot on the day prior to 2023.

Newly-released schedules for Christmas Day have now revealed that Corrie will air for an hour between 7pm and 8pm this year, reverting to the familiar scheduling tradition.

The news isn't so good for Emmerdale fans, as the show will be sticking to 30 minutes again on Christmas Day this year. Emmerdale airs for half an hour between 6.30pm and 7pm, just before Corrie.

Last week, Coronation Street's new producer Kate Brooks confirmed that Gail will leave Weatherfield in the Christmas Day episode.

With the exact circumstances of her departure being kept under wraps until that night, the episode won't be released early on ITVX.

Speaking at a press event, Brooks told Digital Spy and other media: "In a word, Christmas is very fun this year. It's a very lively Christmas on the Street and lots of bombshells are dropped.

"Obviously, this is set against Gail's wedding. Whether she goes through with that or not, I cannot say anything! But this is a story with the Platts at the heart of it.

"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.

"I think we're all in need of a bit of escapism at the minute and we've had quite a dark but brilliant few months on the cobbles. The Christmas period for us is all about trying to tap into the family dynamics of the Platts, what makes people tick, and ultimately trying to make sure that we give glorious Gail the exit that she deserves."

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We're just a few weeks away from Christmas and Coronation Street has been getting us into the festive spirit with a steady stream of spoilers for the Yuletide season.

The ITV soap will be serving up some genuinely unmissable episodes that are sure to interest current fans and lapsed viewers alike, as legendary character Gail Rodwell bows out following 50 years on the cobbles.

Show bosses have been teasing plans for Gail's exit and other stories which will be taking centre stage. If you've missed any gossip, here's your one-stop round-up.

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1. Gail's emotional departure

Coronation Street bosses have confirmed that Gail leaves in the Christmas Day episode. To mark this special occasion, the episode won't be released early on ITVX, so viewers will have to tune in on the night to see her emotional final scenes.

Gail's exit storyline revolves around her plans to marry Jesse Chadwick, who recently returned to Weatherfield. The ceremony coincides with various secrets that her family are keeping, which is sure to be a recipe for Platt disaster.

Coronation Street's producer Kate Brooks recently told us: "Whether she goes through with [the wedding] or not, I cannot say anything! But this is a story with the Platts at the heart of it.

"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: "All of [the] secrets come to the forefront on Christmas Day. You basically have Gail, who's going to leave the Street, but in the run-up to Christmas she has found out that some of her nearest and dearest have absolutely betrayed her.

"She doesn't know who to believe. Even her dear old mum has kind of lied to her and she really struggles with that. She's thinking: 'I don't know whether I want this. I don't know whether I want to be with Jesse'.

"She contemplates and questions everything and every decision she's ever made. Obviously Gail has had a really colourful past, so that's a big part of that Christmas Day episode, but she is there and she is going to leave the Street and it's going to be so wonderful and sad."

2. Daniel's love triangle

Daniel Osbourne's relationship with Bethany Platt is due to hit the rocks again over the next few weeks.

This leads to the show revisiting Daniel's feelings for his ex-fianc?e Daisy Midgeley, paving the way for twists and turns over Christmas and beyond.

Kate Brooks commented: "It's a love triangle that keeps on giving and we will certainly continue that through December and into the new year.

"Daniel is in love with two women ? that's what it boils down to. He loves Bethany but he also loves Daisy. Not many people can pull that off, but if anyone can, a Barlow can. He is absolutely torn over what to do for the best and it's ultimately his head over his heart.

"Daniel wants to be with Bethany. He wants to channel his love and his future with Bethany, but sometimes when you make a little mistake, things can come back and bite them on the bums, so that's essentially what we're doing with that triangle."

3. Shona keeps a big secret

Coronation Street has sparked rumours that Shona Platt will cheat on her husband David in the run-up to Christmas as his deception over her son Clayton Hibbs comes to light.

Although show bosses have stopped short of confirming any infidelity, we know that Shona spends a mysterious night away from home in early December, and is also seen knocking on a mystery person's hotel room door the following week.

Kate Brooks teased: "David has made massive mistakes in hiding visiting orders from Clayton.

"This goes on to have massive consequences and Shona hits that self-destruct button in the build-up to Christmas and makes some really terrible judgement calls."

She added: "What is important for me about David and Shona is that they can both really mess up, but that love that they have is so strong.

"But can they overcome that? I don't know. But all those secrets come to the forefront on Christmas Day."

4. Leanne's revenge

Leanne Battersby is currently plotting revenge against her ex-partner Nick Tilsley and sister Toyah Habeeb after discovering that they're still an item.

Monday's episode (December 2), which is streaming now on ITVX, sees Leanne stealing Toyah's passport to open up a new bank account in her name. Has she learned a trick or two from fraudster Rowan Cunliffe?

This story will bubble away across December, culminating in tense scenes on Christmas Day.

Kate Brooks told us: "Rather than go down the route which is expected, of her taking it on the chin or moving on, Leanne really wants to make them pay and she is really intent on getting her own revenge.

"It can be at the detriment of her own sanity sometimes, but she wants to make them realise what they've done to her. Nick's betrayal is one thing, but the betrayal of a sister is huge, and I just love that dynamic between Toyah and Leanne ? I think it's fantastic."

She added: "That all comes to the forefront on Christmas Day and it doesn't end well for anyone.

"They do spend Christmas together, so at least they're together! Just don't ever spend Christmas Day with your ex and your sister!"

5. Carla and Lisa's relationship progresses

Carla Connor and Lisa Swain are now an official couple and the Christmas period will see them cement their future together.

Kate Brooks commented: "It becomes public knowledge during Christmas. They are happy during the Christmas period. Carla initially flinches a little bit at the idea of people gossiping. It's not about sexuality but she's a bit unsure.

"But once she realises everyone is absolutely fine about it, then it's all systems go. Christmas will be when they really commit to each other, when they declare how they feel for each other."

6. Kit gets up to no good

Coronation Street star Jacob Roberts, who plays Kit Green, has named his character as one to watch out for during the festive season.

Jacob recently told Inside Soap magazine: "Kit ends up being a bit of a naughty boy this Christmas, which I don't think the audience is going to like him for.

"Every script I read, I'm excited to film it, as there's always something in them that makes me think: 'Yeah, you're being a right so-and-so there'. I love playing those sorts of scenes.

"Kit's really in the mix over the next few weeks as he's involved in other people's stories, and also some of his own."

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Coronation Street's Shona Platt has discovered the truth about her husband David's deceit.

David's big secret has been exposed by his stepson Max Turner, setting the stage for a big Christmas storyline involving the Platts.

Wednesday's episode saw David confide in Max about how he intercepted visiting orders that Shona's son Clayton Hibbs had sent from prison.

David also confirmed that he was the mystery person who went to see Clayton at the jail, shortly before the killer tried to take his own life.

Max seemed willing to keep the truth under wraps, but his stance changed when Shona stepped up her desperate attempts to get answers from the prison governor.

Shona headed to the jail and lost her temper by shoving the governor when he wouldn't reveal the truth about the missing emails and Clayton's visitor.

Max, who'd followed Shona, stepped in to set the record straight so that she'd calm down and stop attacking the jail staff.

He explained: "It's not them you should be having a go at ? they are not the ones lying. David is.

"He obviously didn't want anything bad to happen, but he didn't want you to see Clayton. So he deleted the emails, he made sure the rest went to junk, and he binned the visiting orders."

Back on the Street, a furious showdown followed between the Platts. Before long, an under-siege David was also forced to confess that he visited Clayton and told him that Shona didn't want to see him.

The angry row was interrupted as DC Kit Green arrived to arrest Shona on suspicion of assaulting the prison governor.

Shona was later released without charge, but she refused to go home to David and asked cabbie Steve McDonald to drive her back into town instead.

The mystery of Shona's secret night away will loom large over the next few weeks, with recent spoiler pictures hinting that she might cheat on David.

Coronation Street's new producer Kate Brooks recently told Digital Spy and other press: "The Platts are at the heart of Christmas. You've got David and Shona ? and David has made massive mistakes in hiding visiting orders from Clayton.

"This goes on to have massive consequences and Shona hits that self-destruct button in the build-up to Christmas and makes some really terrible judgement calls."

She added: "What is important for me about David and Shona is that they can both really mess up, but that love that they have is so strong. But can they overcome that? I don't know. All those secrets come to the forefront on Christmas Day."

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Coronation Street has shared a first look at this year's Christmas Day episode.

The episode is an anticipated one for viewers as it marks Helen Worth's last appearance as Gail Rodwell on the cobbles, who announced her decision to step down from the soap after 50 years in June.

The teaser photos show Gail dressed up in white and ready to wed Jesse in a winter wonderland ceremony ? but will the warring Platt family put their differences aside to ensure a happy ending?

A suited and booted Jesse looks somewhat stunned in one photo, standing solo in what looks like the couple's wedding reception. Has David been successful in his scheming to stop the nuptials?

David's own marriage has been on the rocks of late thanks to a series of lies and an act of adultery that's yet to be revealed to him. He's in debt to Harvey, having stolen Damon?s money, plus, his attempts to keep Shona estranged from son Clayton has been a constant war for the couple.

David and Shona appear on happy terms in one wedding photo but could heartache be in store following Shona?s night of passion with dodgy detective Kit?

On the subject of infidelity, Nick's affair with sister in law Toyah is exposed for a second time by his ex Leanne ? only this time she's less forgiving.

The other Battersby sister turns to the police with her plotting seeing Toyah potentially set to face time in prison for fraud.

The situation will see Toyah and Leanne come to blows in what promises to be a spectacular Christmas Day showdown.

Meanwhile, Daniel is determined to make it a Christmas to remember for Bethany Platt whose recent plastic surgery nightmare has left her with a stoma and struggling mentally.

In a gesture to prove his love, he gets down on one knee in a Christmas Day proposal, but deep down, is he still harbouring feelings for ex Daisy?

Daisy has been flattered by Kit's attention but is unsure whether he's the man for her. Looking forward to 2025, will a last-minute surprise threaten plans made to live her best life next year?

Carla and Lisa have plans for a cosy Chrismas as their relationship continues to go from strength to strength ? or so they thought.

With a historic police investigation rearing its head, Lisa?s troublemaker daughter Betsy on hand and Carla?s own health taking a turn for the worse, their idyllic festive plans might not go exactly as planned.

Finally, a delighted Ken is seen unwrapping a special Christmas gift from Cassie and is bowled over by her thoughtfulness. But is Cassie all she seems or could she have something more sinister cooked up for Ken?

Coronation Street Christmas special airs at 7pm on Christmas Day on ITV1 and streams on ITVX.

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Coronation Street's Adam Barlow suffers a dangerous fall down a set of stairs on Christmas Day.

Adam could be badly injured as a showdown with David Platt goes terribly wrong.

Viewers know that Adam is covering for David's wife Shona after she recently cheated on him with Kit Green.

Shona turned to Adam for some friendly support after sleeping with Kit in a hotel room, although she didn't give away the identity of her mystery man.

Upcoming episodes see Shona and Adam have another secretive conversation over the situation, leaving David suspicious when he spots them together.

In the build-up to Christmas, David continues to pursue the mistaken theory that Shona is having an affair with Adam.

On Christmas Eve, Debbie Webster tries to convince Shona to attend her New Year's Eve party at the Chariot Square Hotel.

Shona insists that she isn't interested, but Debbie points out that she seemed to be enjoying the hotel well enough when she visited a few nights ago.

David overhears the tail end of this conversation and wonders what Debbie is referring to.

On Christmas Day, David opens his presents but smells a rat when Shona fails to hand over an aftershave that he'd found in her bag.

Adam then turns up at the Platt house wearing some strong aftershave himself, which he reveals was a Christmas present.

With the cogs whirring, David decides that it's time to get some firm answers and he invites Adam to join him for a birthday drink.

Adam happily enjoys some whisky, unaware that David is staying sober by drinking water.

By the time David's worried family track him down, he's already bitterly accusing Adam of sleeping with Shona.

As the bust-up turns physical, Adam tumbles down the stairs. Will he be okay?

Coronation Street airs on Christmas Eve at 8.45pm and Christmas Day at 7pm on ITV1.

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Coronation Street's Leanne Battersby pushes her luck too far with her revenge plan this Christmas.

Leanne arouses suspicion from her ex-partner Nick Tilsley after trying to set him and Toyah Habeeb up for fraud.

Viewers have seen Leanne turn ruthless after discovering that Nick and Toyah are still seeing each other behind her back.

Deciding to address her sister's betrayal first, Leanne recently stole Toyah's passport and used it to fraudulently open a bank account in her name. She then transferred money from the Bistro business account to Toyah's new one.

Corrie fans can expect the story to reach a dramatic climax at Christmas, as Leanne alerts Nick to a problem with the business accounts.

The former couple look through the figures together and uncover a series of mysterious payments made to 'TLH Holdings'. Nick acts quickly, calling the bank to freeze the account.

Shortly afterwards, Toyah receives a nasty shock as DC Kit Green arrives to arrest her under suspicion of theft and fraud.

Toyah promises Nick that she has never stolen from the Bistro and she correctly guesses that Leanne has set her up.

With one target in deep trouble, Leanne then shifts her focus to Nick. She calls at the police station and shows Craig Tinker a pile of expensive presents that Nick has bought for Toyah.

Leanne suggests that Nick and Toyah must be in it together, leaving Craig shocked by what she's insinuating.

On Christmas Day, the police investigation continues and officers arrive at the Bistro just as guests are starting to turn up for Gail Rodwell and Jesse Chadwick's wedding.

Nick and Toyah are told that they'll have to face further questioning over fraud allegations.

At the police station, a heated row between Leanne and Toyah escalates into a full-blown fight.

Once released, Nick tries to do some digging to prove that Leanne is the one setting him and Toyah up.

He examines some CCTV footage and spots evidence of Leanne's suspicious behaviour. Has he done enough to stop Leanne in her tracks?


Coronation Street airs on Christmas Day on ITV1 and ITVX.

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Monday 23 December 2024 at 20:00 on ITV1

Returning from Tenerife, Nick calls at the Bistro and is ushered into the office by Leanne, who explains there's a problem with the accounts.

Going over the figures and discovering a series of payments made to TLH Holdings, Nick calls the bank to freeze their account.

When Toyah arrives for work, excited that Nick is back, her excitement turns to shock when Kit arrests her on suspicion of theft and fraud by abuse of trust.

Toyah assures Nick that that she has never stolen a penny from the Bistro, someone has set her up and she reckons that someone is Leanne. Will Nick believe Toyah?

Meanwhile, Dee-Dee asks Alya to report back to her about Lauren's plea hearing and attends her appointment with the genetic counsellor, who talks her through the tests she'll have to establish if her baby is a suitable donor for Frankie.

Lauren's solicitor warns her that by pleading not guilty, the case will go to trial and the prosecution will rake over her unsavoury past.

Max visits Lauren and warns her that if she pleads guilty for a lesser sentence, Frankie will grow up thinking his mum killed his dad when it's not true. What will Lauren do?

Elsewhere, Lisa confronts Betsy after finding a picture of Mason, taken in Betsy's room, on social media.

When Lisa calls in the factory, Carla announces to the factory workers that she and Lisa are now an item but when Betsy makes a sarcastic remark, Lisa's mortified.

Carla invites Betsy to join her and Lisa at the Bistro for dinner and suggests they all start afresh but when Betsy shows up with Mason, how will Lisa react?

Also today, at No.8, Jesse tells David that he's managed to launder the last of the cash. When Gail wonders what they're talking about, Jesse panics and makes out that he was telling David how he's booked them a honeymoon in the Maldives. Unable to bite her tongue any longer, Audrey tells Gail that if she marries Jesse, she'll never see her again. How will Gail react?

Finally, as Kit and Daisy sit down to dinner in Speed Daal, it's clear there's something between them, but the mood is broken when Daniel and Bethany arrive at the next table. Will both couples get along?


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Tuesday 24 December 2024 at 20:45 on ITV1

At Gail and Jesse's farewell party in The Rovers, tensions are high between the Platt family.

With Audrey refusing to give her blessing to Gail, she resorts to taking one last desperate measure to stop Gail from leaving and reveals that Jesse and David have been up to no good behind her back. Will this last ditch attempt stop the wedding?

Later, as an upset and exhausted Gail drifts in and out of sleep on the sofa, she has a surprise visitor? will they help her decide what to do?

Meanwhile, as Debbie tries to interest Shona in her New Year's Eve party, Shona is dismissive leaving Debbie taking offence, pointing out she seemed quite at home in the hotel the other night. As David overhears the end of the conversation, have David's suspicions been confirmed?

Elsewhere, after sneaking a look inside Nick's briefcase, Leanne is furious to see a wrapped Christmas present for Toyah. Leanne calls at the station and shows Craig a pile of presents from Nick to Toyah, making out that they are in it together.


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Wednesday 25 December 2024 at 19:00 on ITV1

Gail and Jesse's planned wedding day is finally here.

Will Gail leave Weatherfield as a married woman or bid farewell to her feuding family on her own?

When opening Christmas presents, David becomes suspicious of Shona when he doesn't unwrap the aftershave he found in Shona's bag. When Adam calls round wreaking of aftershave, explaining it was a Christmas present, David is more suspicious. Insisting that Adam joins him for a birthday drink, what does David have planned?

Adam knocks back whisky, unaware David is drinking water. Shona and Sarah arrive to hear David accusing Adam of sleeping with Shona behind his back. A row ensues and Adam tumbles down the stairs.

Meanwhile, Toyah arrives in the Bistro to help Nick set up for Gail and Jesse's wedding, explaining that Leanne has lifted her ban for the occasion. As guests arrive, the police show up and tell Nick and Toyah that they need to ask them some questions on a fraud allegation.

As Kit shows Nick the account from TLH Holdings, Nick assures Kit he's never seen them before. At the station, a row with Toyah and Leanne escalates into a fight and Max films it.

Elsewhere, finding Bethany dressed to the nines, Daniel is delighted to see her looking like her old self. When Bethany gifts Daniel an expensive vintage watch, he seems underwhelmed and an upset Bethany confronts Daniel, convinced that he doesn't want to be with her anymore.

Daniel assures her she couldn't be more wrong and, getting down on one knee, asks her to marry him. Has he done enough to convince her?


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Friday 27 December 2024 at 20:00 on ITV1

Seeking legal advice from Adam and Alya, Nick is advised to do some digging in order to prove that Leanne set him and Toyah up.

Toyah explains to Leanne that they never meant to hurt her, but how will Leanne react?

When Amy accuses Nick of sending flirty texts whilst he was in Tenerife, he decides to scan some CCTV footage and to see that Leanne has two phones. Is Nick close to catching Leanne?

Meanwhile, Kit suggests to Daisy they go for a walk. Bethany thanks Daisy for looking after her bag of clothes and explains she'd like them back now she's feeling more confident.

Elsewhere, Max tells Lily about Leanne and Toyah's fight, Lily remarks that it should have been Uncle Nick who got thumped as he's the one who cheated.

Also today, Ken unwraps his Christmas present from Cassie and is delighted to discover it's an album by a favourite composer. Cassie's equally thrilled when he presents her with a scarf from Porto.

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Coronation Street's Lauren Bolton will be faced with a tough decision ahead of her plea hearing.

After weeks of speculation, a series of flashbacks revealed that Lauren had killed villain Joel Deering and covered up his death with Max Turner. Though her boyfriend Max initially took the blame, Lauren was eventually caught out and arrested for the crime.

The troubled teenager is currently being held on remand before her court proceedings. She is raising her son Frankie in the prison's mother and baby unit, with Max and his family also helping out.

In upcoming episodes, Lauren receives advice from her solicitor who warns her about the risk of pleading not guilty.

She is informed that a 'not guilty' plea would mean the case will go to trial and the prosecution will rake over her unsavoury past, including her involvement with the far-right group led by Griff Reynolds.

However, the young mother is given some different guidance when she is visited in prison by Max.

Max urges Lauren against a guilty plea, even though it would result in a lesser sentence. He tells her that Frankie will grow up thinking his mum killed his dad, when it's not true. :hmm: She did!!!

Confused by the conflicting advice, Lauren faces a big decision about her future. But what will she do at the plea hearing? Coronation Street airs these scenes on Monday, December 23.

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In upcoming episodes, Lauren receives advice from her solicitor who warns her about the risk of pleading not guilty.



However, the young mother is given some different guidance when she is visited in prison by Max.

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The important things is what does new super legal brain, Evelyn, have to say about it?