 Cassie Plummer (Claire Sweeney) organises a surprise proposal for Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson), with Tim Metcalfe (Joe Duttine) leading Steve to Victoria Gardens.  En route, Steve's Mobile Phone rings with news of his father Jim McDonald's death. The proposal will be set aside.  Cassie will comfort Steve to provide support during the difficult moment. This follows recent tensions, including Jim's actions placing Steve in financial difficulty as a guarantor. Jim's off-screen death, after years of estrangement, affects Steve's ongoing story.  These Coronation Street scenes air across the week beginning Monday 02 March 2026 on ITV1 / STV / ITV1 HD / STV HD / ITVX / STV Player. 
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 Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson) faces heartbreak after a phone call reveals his dad Jim McDonald (Charles Lawson) is in a Medical Facility and unlikely to recover.  He shares the grim update with Ben Driscoll (Aaron McCusker) and Cassie Plummer (Claire Sweeney), stemming from chats with Jim's army pals.  These Coronation Street scenes air across the week beginning Monday 23 February 2026 on ITV1 / STV / ITV1 HD / STV HD and will stream on ITVX / STV Player. Bernie Winter (Jane Hazlegrove) endures a nightmare when left alone with Mal (Tim Treloar) in Roy's cafe. As Roy Cropper (David Neilson) heads to the bank, Mal locks the door and confesses his feelings, turning menacing when rejected, leaving Bernie terrified.  Later, when Tracy McDonald (Kate Ford) seeks an electrician for Ken Barlow, Roy praises Mal, but Bernie warns her off vehemently, baffling Roy. Bernie confronts Mal, threatening his life if he doesn't back off, but he dismisses her boldly.  The plot thickens as DC Browning enters to arrest Bernie for assault. In her cell, son Kit Green (Jacob Roberts) hears her proclaim innocence. Under questioning, Bernie claims a platonic night with Mal spiralled into stalking, but the question being, is her story credible?  These Coronation Street scenes air across the week beginning Monday 23 February 2026 on ITV1 / STV / ITV1 HD / STV HD and will stream on ITVX / STV Player. ITV/STV Serial Drama Coronation Street has unveiled a chilling promotional trailer for a special single-storyline episode, airing on Monday 15 December 2025, that will examine the escalating Domestic Abuse suffered by Todd Grimshaw at the hands of his partner Theo Hawking.  The entire episode will be presented in an innovative "found-footage" style, filmed exclusively through the lenses of hidden cameras, CCTV, Dash Cams, video doorbells, and police body-worn cameras. The narrative unfolds as a series of flashbacks revealing the events inside the couple's flat after police are called to the street following a reported Domestic Incident.  Director Matt Hilton, who helmed the landmark episode, described the approach as "a really bold idea to show it in this intimate and voyeuristic way that I'd never seen done before". A keen follower of the true-crime genre, Hilton said he immediately saw the potential: "Something that would be intriguing for the viewer and make them feel uncomfortable in watching it all take place."  Gareth Pierce, who plays Todd, spoke of the unique challenges and rewards of the filming style. "We were discovering how to play to that style of filming 'on the job', so it felt like an exciting collaborative adventure for all departments", he said. Contrary to his initial expectations that the format might distance viewers, Pierce found the opposite to be true: "It actually brings us closer, like we're eavesdropping on our characters and seeing something we shouldn't. The bits I have seen are very effective and disorientating".  James Cartwright, who portrays the abusive Theo, emphasised the responsibility felt across the production. "Domestic Violence is real for a lot of people; it often escalates around Christmas, so there's a real level of respect on the set", he said. "You’ve got to tread that line between drama, storytelling and authenticity. It will be very challenging to watch for anybody who's been through it, or is going through something similar, but we also have to be careful not to rush it or you run the risk of doing a disservice to people who've been through it".  ITV/STV have released a new promotional video to advertise the episode. Throughout the storyline, the Coronation Street team has worked closely with the charities Stonewall and GALOP to ensure authentic and sensitive portrayal of abuse within an LGBTQ+ relationship. The episode is expected to be one of the most powerful and unsettling in the programme's 65-year history. As November continues, several storylines in Coronation Street are unfolding for the residents of Weatherfield.  Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce) is showing signs of deterioration due to his relationship with Theo Silverton (James Cartwright). He has been distancing himself from those close to him, while privately enduring a cycle of mental and physical abuse from his partner. News regarding their baby has introduced strain into the marriage of David Platt (Jack P. Shepherd) and Shona Platt (Julia Goulding). The Platt Family must now navigate this uncertainty together. In other developments, Abi Webster (Sally Carman-Duttine) is managing the aftermath of her separation from Kevin Webster (Michael Le Vell). It remains to be seen whether her new relationship with Carl Webster (Jonathan Howard) will meet her expectations or bring further complications. Meanwhile, Becky McDonald (Katherine Kelly) is working to reconnect with her family, which has placed pressure on Carla Connor (Alison King). The question arises whether DS Lisa Swain (Vicky Myers) will discern the reality behind Becky's apparent return from the dead, or if Carla risks significant losses.  A startling revelation is set to unfold on Coronation Street, as it emerges that Gary Windass, presumed to have absconded, is in fact lying in a coma, battling for his life at Weatherfield General Hospital. The enigma commenced when Gary departed Weatherfield, ostensibly to reside with his mother amid Lou's manipulative blackmail. However, his failure to return for Liam's birthday prompted growing alarm from Maria, who initiated a fervent search for his whereabouts.  In tomorrow's instalment, viewers will witness Gary unconscious in a bed inside a local medical facility, with his friends and family yet to be informed of this grave turn of events. Maria’s anxiety intensifies as she reports Gary missing to Kit, only to learn of an unidentified patient in a coma. Despite Kit's initial reassurance that the patient is not Gary, it becomes apparent that the perpetrator responsible for his condition has taken extraordinary measures to conceal their actions, including altering Gary's identity and fraudulently posing as his next of kin. With Gary's condition remaining critical, the investigation into the circumstances of his hospitalisation persists. Forthcoming episodes will explore the events leading to this incident in greater depth, unravelling secrets and exposing the identities of those implicated. Coronation Street continues on ITV / STV / ITVX / STV Player. Three new guys are going to cause a commotion on the cobbles as they charm their way into Weatherfield.  Carl Webster, James Bailey and new arrival Theo Silverton have plenty of family ties and more than enough history to bring fresh drama and conflict to some of our most well loved residents. But aside from the smiles, what really lies beneath the charming exterior of these three men and what secrets do they carry?  Jason Callendar as James Bailey. James Bailey will be the first to land on your screens on Monday 17 March 2025. He's been living in the United States with partner Danny and when he comes back to pay his family a visit and check on sister Dee-Dee he quickly slots back into family life with his easy going, cheeky charm. But away from Weatherfield what has the former footballer's life looked like and what is he searching for next? The role of James (previously played by Nathan Graham) has been taken up by Jason Callender (Silent Witness, Outlander, Mallory Towers) who reveals he's "super excited to be sliding into the Bailey family". Jason, said: "James is determined, whatever he puts his mind to he absolutely goes for it. He's a little brother so expect little brother pranks but more than anything he loves his family and he really wants to be a dad. James is bringing a lot of warmth, a little bit of love, charisma and a little bit of charm".  Jonathan Howard as Carl Webster. Not new to Coronation Street's history, but new to the cobbles, Carl Webster will be played by Jonathan Howard (Thor - The Dark Side, Downton Abbey and Godzilla King of The Monsters). Speaking on the casting, Jonathan said: "Carl is Kevin and Debbie Webster's little brother, they have different mums so he's a bit younger than they are. He comes into Weatherfield to ostensibly be with his brother because he's found out he's got cancer but then we'll discover Carl's got some money issues back in Germany where he's been living". Viewers of the Greater Manchester-based soap will see Carl on 11 April 2025 when he's involved in a heated scrap with Abi over a car park space before either realise she is in fact his brother's wife. As sparks fly and temperatures rise between them, can Carl charm his way out of this one and will Kevin and Debbie be pleased to have their little brother hanging around, whatever his motives are? Jonathan, adds: "I don’t think Carl is going to be too bad but I don’t think he's going to be good either, I think his heart is in the right place but he might be holding on to some resentment towards his brother because he's left him to be on his own his whole life". Jonathan, concludes: "He’s maybe a little bit selfish, especially between his trousers sometimes".  James Cartwright as Theo Silverton. Theo Silverton is a new arrival to Coronation street, working close by as a scaffolder he first gets on the wrong side of both Julie and then George before Todd helps him to patch things up with the locals. There's an instant attraction from Todd but with Theo playing his cards close to his chest, has Todd finally found his Mr. Right? James Cartwright (The Archers, Downton Abbey Movie and Johnny Shakespeare) will be taking on the role. James, said: "I think Theo is a good guy, he comes in with the best of intentions, as most people do, but he may upset some people with his behaviour". James delves into Theo's background, and explains: "I had a line the other day where I said 'I think I left my trousers in the bedroom' so make of that what you will". Coronation Street gave themselves the exclusive interview and that can be seen here. These scenes will air over the next couple months.  Coronation Street can be seen weekdays on ITV1 / STV / ITVX / STV Player. It has just been announced that two fan favourites in Coronation Street are going to be sharing bit of a romance next week on ITV1 & STV. Viewers of the Serial Drama based in Greater Manchester will see Carla Connor (Alison King) and DS Lisa Swain (Vicky Myers) get closer leaving both confused about what's next. Coronation Street veteran Alison King sat down with ITV and spoke about everything to help fans be kept in-the-know on what's to come.  2024 has not been kind to Carla Connor in the least with Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne) leaving Weatherfield on Boxing Day and Roy Cropper (David Neilson) almost imprisoned for the murder of Lauren Bolton (Cait Fitton). Delving into Carla Connor's emotional state Alison, said: "I think she's been doing pretty well all things considering, she's kind of spinning plates I guess but at some point that's going to come crashing down. As the day starts we see her with a letter and that really rocks her, she's dealing with a lot and that's when she makes rash decisions. She's putting her trust into different people, she's got Ryan and Bobby but there's no one really there for her who's a real grown up and I think this is where this bond with Lisa has stemmed from." If you were hoping for a reunion with Carla and Peter then some disappointing content is coming your way next week when Carla receives some troubling mail. Alison, elaborates: "It transpires that the letter was her divorce from Peter coming through. She goes into a kind of morose, maudlin mode. It's just the end of a really, really bad day and tough as she is she's feeling very sorry for herself". But things takes an unsuspecting turn when DS Lisa Swain arrives. Alison, teases: "I think Carla's still in shock and she’s very much in the moment. There is a real friendship growing between them and the fact that she's come around to check on her really means something to Carla. I think because she's taken Betsy on, there's kind of kindred spirit forming. We've seen Lisa have a bad day and Carla being a shoulder to lean on. She's got a lot of understanding about how difficult Betsy is, she's just come out of a relationship herself so she understands some of the loss Lisa is feeling after Becky. It's been a long time since Carla has had a female friend, somebody who's actually leaning on her but is also a powerhouse in her own right. Now Lisa is there for her, she's leaning on Lisa for the first time and it's becoming quite a confusing friendship. Lisa keeps appearing, she's always there because of that link through Betsy, and there's a bond growing between them that Carla can’t quite define". Alison expresses her joy in working with Vicky Myers. Alison, said: I'm loving working with Vicky, she's an absolute trooper and she's very talented. I'm enjoying seeing their friendship coming through, with this friendship we're seeing a more vulnerable side in them both, rather than just two very strong women. It's nice to see Carla opening up to another woman, rather than it all being intermingled with men. She's suddenly got somebody around that really gets her. She has that closeness and banter with Ryan at home but with Lisa she can show that vulnerability that she so often hides. Lisa's so serious but she quite likes it and she doesn't really know why, because in that sense they're polar opposite". Does Alison think Carla is taken by surprise at her closeness with Lisa? Alison, confirms: "I think every step of this friendship is taking her by surprise. The closeness between them for Carla comes from concern yet at times she can’t really put her finger on what this is".  There will be more from Alison King on this soon. Coronation Street continues on ITV 1 / STV / ITVX / STV Player. ITV CONFIRM TWO FAN FAVOURITES ARE TO SHARE A ROMANCE IN CORONATION STREET | INFORMING BRITAIN28/9/2024 Sparks fly between Carla Connor (Alison King) and DS Lisa Swain (Vicky Myers) this week as a tender moment leaves Carla feeling confused.  For weeks now viewers have seen the two women growing closer as they've lent on each other for a much needed mutual friendship.  With both women letting their usual strong guard down and exploring their vulnerabilities, Lisa as a parent and widow, Carla as a divorcee and business woman, an indeterminable bond has been formed. But when a seemingly gentle touch feels electric, Carla wonders what she's just experienced and if Lisa felt the same? Coronation Street continues next week on ITV 1 / STV / ITVX / STV Player.  Corr-Blimey! Life has just got a whole lot more complicated for Toyah Habeeb (Georgia Taylor) after finding herself in the arms of her sister's husband-to-be Nick Tilsey (Ben Price).  In tonight’s visit to Weatherfield viewers saw both Toyah and Nick struggling to convince Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson) to step away from her growing association with Rowan (Emrhys Cooper) and the Institute. With their relationship in freefall, Leanne then walked out of the flat and it was Toyah who was there to comfort Nick, in more ways than one! After a shock passionate clinch, will Nick and Leanne regret letting their emotions get the better of them or will the pair embark on a forbidden affair? In Coronation Street's exclusive picture you can feel their internal struggle as both Nick and Toyah battle to put head over heart. Will tonight’s kiss change everything?   Georgia Taylor, said:
"It's really confusing for Toyah, Nick is to all intents and purposes her brother in law and they haven’t always got on, so it's not like she's been harbouring some secret attraction. So this has hit her out of the blue, they've both been there for each other these last few weeks when life has been really tough and those feelings are starting to get a little bit blurred." Georgia, concludes: "Toyah loves her sister but every time she feels guilty for leaning on Nick, Leanne does something to push her away again. It's difficult when you're angry at someone, but you also feel guilty for something you've done to them. It's very conflicting for Toyah." Coronation Street continues on ITV1 / STV / ITVX / STV Player. |
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