Corrie Spoilers 23rd - 27th December

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Coronation Street producer Stuart Blackburn has teased this year's big Christmas episode, promising a strong mix of comedy and drama in the festive edition.

The Weatherfield soap will air an hour-long episode on Christmas Day, featuring tears and laughter for a number of the street's residents.

Viewers can expect the Platts to take centre stage as they try to move on from one of their most turbulent years as a family.

The Price, Cropper and McDonald clans will also be featuring in the episode.

Blackburn says: "It's brilliant - Christmas Day is fantastic. It's the funniest and one of the most dramatic episodes. I think we've got the mix right.

"There's been rumours about us killing Hayley on Christmas Day - but that's rubbish! Roy and Hayley are going to have the best Christmas Day ever, but obviously it's also extremely sad because we know it's their last one as a couple.

"Steve, Michelle and Lloyd in the pub is going to be a joy, and then we've got big drama for the Platts and the Prices on Christmas Day as they try to rebuild their families - but it's not going to quite work out as they'd planned."

Once Christmas and New Year are over, scenes airing in early 2014 will see Hayley's cancer storyline reach its tragic conclusion - leaving her husband Roy (David Neilson) devastated.

Julie Hesmondhalgh, who plays Hayley, filmed her final scenes last month.

Asked what fans can expect from Hayley's exit, Blackburn replied: "Tears. We've tried to play it as straight as we can, because this story isn't about entertainment at all. It's real, it's true and it's painful. Hayley's final episode is beautifully shot and has been done with respect, love and affection.

"It made me weep when I watched it. Even though I'd read two or three drafts of scripts beforehand and was there when the scenes were shot, it was still so upsetting to watch.

"Those two actors - Julie and David - have been magnificent. I think both of them could grace any genre and stand out. They've been brilliant, so we owe a lot to both of them."

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Not too much happening so in Weatherfield for this Christmas

[Perdita]

Episode 8283: Sunday 22 December at 7pm

A destructive Kylie humiliates Max.
Christmas shopping takes its toll on Hayley.
Anna and Owen get an offer they can’t refuse.

PROD CREDITS

WRITER: Susan Oudot
PRODUCER: Stuart Blackburn
DIRECTOR: Audrey Cooke

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Episode 8284: Monday 23 December at 7.30pm

The truth weighs heavy on tortured Kylie.
Will Peter resist Tina’s invitation?
Hayley’s admission leaves Roy concerned.

PROD CREDITS

WRITER: Simon Crowther
PRODUCER: Stuart Blackburn
DIRECTOR: John Anderson

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Episode 8285: Monday 23 December at 8.30pm

Leanne tries to reason with an out of control Kylie.
Will Peter and Tina be able to keep their distance?
Roy and Hayley try to look forward to Christmas.

PROD CREDITS

WRITER: Simon Crowther
PRODUCER: Stuart Blackburn
DIRECTOR: John Anderson

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Episode 8286: Wednesday 25 December at 7.30pm

Will Roy get his perfect last Christmas with Hayley?
Things go from bad to worse for the Platt’s.
Sophie drags a reluctant Sally to help out at the soup kitchen.

PROD CREDITS

WRITER: Debbie Oates
PRODUCER: Stuart Blackburn
DIRECTOR: John Anderson

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Episode 8287: Friday 27 December at 7.30pm

Roy and Hayley brace themselves for news of her results.
Nick and Leanne put on a united front.
Flirtatious Andrea gets on Michelle’s nerves.

PROD CREDITS

WRITER: Debbie Oates
PRODUCER: Stuart Blackburn
DIRECTOR: John Anderson

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Episode 8288: Friday 27 December at 8.30pm

The unfair reality of Hayley’s illness hits home.
Will an emotionally exhausted Kylie give in?
Nick makes a decision that pains Leanne.

PROD CREDITS

WRITER: Chris Fewtrell
PRODUCER: Stuart Blackburn
DIRECTOR: John Anderson

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Meanwhile, Coronation Street airs Hayley Tramadol's first scenes in the build-up to Christmas.

The former Emmerdale actress has landed the role of Andrea, who is one of Steve McDonald's new classmates.

Viewers have seen Steve (Simon Gregson) mention Andrea on a number of occasions since deciding to go back to school.

Steve has assured his girlfriend Michelle Connor (Kym Marsh) that she has nothing to worry about as Andrea isn't a looker, but when Andrea puts in an appearance at The Rovers, it's clear that he was lying.

Michelle is instantly jealous of Andrea's close connection to Steve, but does she have reason to be worried?



Andrea turns up at The Rovers
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Andrea and Steve have a close friendship


Hayley Tramadol as Andrea in Coronation Street


Coronation Street airs these scenes on Monday, December 23 at 8.30pm on ITV.

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Meanwhile, Coronation Street airs Hayley Tramadol's first scenes in the build-up to Christmas.

The former Emmerdale actress has landed the role of Andrea, who is one of Steve McDonald's new classmates.

Viewers have seen Steve (Simon Gregson) mention Andrea on a number of occasions since deciding to go back to school.

Steve has assured his girlfriend Michelle Connor (Kym Marsh) that she has nothing to worry about as Andrea isn't a looker, but when Andrea puts in an appearance at The Rovers, it's clear that he was lying.

Michelle is instantly jealous of Andrea's close connection to Steve, but does she have reason to be worried?



Andrea turns up at The Rovers
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Andrea and Steve have a close friendship


Hayley Tramadol as Andrea in Coronation Street


Coronation Street airs these scenes on Monday, December 23 at 8.30pm on ITV.

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Hayley Tramadol...??

Freudian slip that this storyline will put us to sleep?

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....

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Not much at all

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The Platts' Christmas meal ends in tears when Nick flies into an uncontrollable rage and lashes out at Leanne.

Struggling with the hustle and bustle of the day, Nick snaps and strikes Leanne across the face after she playfully teases him about a Christmas cracker joke.

Ben Price, who plays Nick, said: "It’s too much for him and his frustration just boils over. His anger comes out and Leanne gets the brunt of it.

"All day he looks like he’s fine but he’s not fine. His head’s all over the place, he has a headache and it’s just too much. Leanne says the wrong thing at the wrong time."

He can’t trust himself and he knows Leanne can’t trust him anymore. He’s not the man she fell in love with...
– Ben Price, who plays Nick
As the family is left reeling by his actions, both Leanne and Nick are left questioning their future.

Ben said: "Something dies in their relationship. He has got a head injury and what he’s done is because of that, but they’ve lost that trust. He’s done the worst thing he can imagine."

"I think Leanne is shocked, upset and disappointed and Nick realises at this point that they’re not going to be fine."

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Steve lands himself in hot water, Tina and Peter play with fire, and could Sophie find love in the most unlikely of places?

Find out what this Christmas on the cobbles has in store...

Kylie Platt - Paula Lane - Coronation Street - ITV
When Kylie shows up for work at the Bistro with a hangover, she decides to air the Platts' dirty laundry for all to see...

Tina McIntyre - Michelle Keegan - Coronation Street - ITV
Meanwhile, Tina and Peter struggle to resist temptation as they end up alone in the flat together. But when Carla arrives unannounced, will they be caught red handed?

Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson - Coronation Street - ITV
At the Rovers, Steve's college friend Andrea calls in for a drink...

Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson - Coronation Street - ITV
But how will Michelle react when Steve's little white lies are exposed?

Christmas Day in the Rovers
On Christmas Day, the Rovers regulars rally round to share a festive tipple...

Nick Tilsley - Ben Price - Coronation Street - ITV
And as the Platt family come together for Christmas dinner, spirits are buoyed. But when Leanne playfully teases Nick, he flies into a rage... Will he do something that he'll deeply regret?

Roy Cropper - Hayley Cropper - Coronation Street - ITV
While Christmas for the Croppers is bittersweet, as Roy grapples with the reality that this will be his last with Hayley. But with the snow falling around them, mischievous Hayley decides it's time to have some fun...
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