Monday 21 December 2020
ITV/STV/UTV
20:30
Devised by Tony Warren
Written by Sam Holdsworth
Directed by Steve Finn
Series Producer: Iain MacLeod
Paul gets caught-up in Todd's game. Will tells Paul his violent stepfather walloped his mother and he was scared for his life. Paul insists they must report the incident to the police. Todd finds Billy drinking alone in The Rovers. When Billy explains how Paul had to go to a friend's rescue, Todd keeps his counsel.
David and Shona question their future. David and Shona have a heart-to-heart but she becomes confused and gives him the impression that she doesn't want to be with him. David is deeply saddened. Fighting back tears, David tells Shona that it is time to accept their marriage is not working. Shona is left feeling confused and isolated.
Michael apologises to Gemma for nicking her customers and offers to buy her stock at cost. Gemma is tempted but assures him there’s no need. When Chesney offers to have a word with Big Garth and set her up with a stall at the Christmas market, Gemma is thrilled. Chesney is pleased to see her so positive.
Maria confronts Gary over Rick's watch and demands to know if Rick is dead. Gary makes out he’s no idea and if that is the case, it’s nothing to do with him. Maria is not convinced.
Charlotte Jordan as Daisy Midgely
Sam Aston as Chesney Brown
Julia Goulding as Shona Platt
Daniel Brocklebank as Archdeacon Billy Mayhew
Rachel Leskovac as Natasha Blakeman
Jane Danson as Leanne Battersby
Ben Price as Nick Tilsley
Samia Longchambon as Maria Windass
Jude Riordan as Sam Blakeman
Peter Ash as Paul Foreman
Gareth Pierce as Todd Grimshaw
Jack P. Shepherd as David Platt
Ryan Russell as Michael Bailey
Mikey North as Gary Windass
Dolly-Rose Campbell as Gemma Winter
Ben Hackett as Will