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Coronation Street spoilers for the week of June 9 tease arrests, discoveries, funerals, hurt feelings and interference.

Maria Connor (Samia Longchambon) is arrested, Betsy Swain (Sydney Martin) makes a discovery, Craig Tinker’s (Colson Smith) funeral takes place, Todd Grimshaw’s (Gareth Pierce) hurt, and Toyah Habeeb (Georgia Taylor) interferes.

Maria Arrested

Next week, Maria will find herself in trouble with the law after an encounter with Lou Michaelis (Farrel Hegarty). Kit Green (Jacob Roberts) suggests to Lou that she should take a DNA test to determine if he is truly Brody’s (Ryan Mulvey) father, but will she agree to it?

After turning down Sarah Platt’s (Tina O’Brien) invitation to a family barbecue, Kit catches Brody stealing wine from a delivery van and sends him away.

Brody then files a harassment complaint against Kit with Lisa, who dismisses it and informs Kit. Later, Kit, Sarah, and Bernie Winter (Jane Hazlegrove...

Coronation Street spoilers for the week of June 2-6 tease hasty exits, stolen kisses and teenage tussles! Eileen Grimshaw (Sue Cleaver) makes a hasty exit, Carl Webster (Jonathan Howard) steals a kiss, and Dylan Wilson (Liam McCheyne) tussles with Brody Michaelis (Ryan Mulvey).

Hasty Exits

Eileen is set to leave Weatherfield next week, but the main question is whether she will take her partner George Shuttleworth (Tony Maudsley) along. Eileen shows George and Jason Grimshaw (Ryan Thomas) a Gazette article that suggests they are involved in an insurance scam.

George understands that this could damage the business and informs Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce), but who wrote the article?

Meanwhile, Jason flirts with Danielle Silverton (Natalie Anderson) at The Rovers, and she is taken aback when he reveals that Todd is his brother.

Later, Jason asks Eileen to move to Thailand with him and be his business partner; Eileen is tempted...

Coronation Street spoilers and updates for the week of May 26 tease break-in trouble, calculated revenge, and a blast from the past!

Brody Michaelis (Ryan Mulvey) causes break-in trouble, Kit Green (Jacob Roberts) calculates revenge, and Theo Silverton (James Cartwright) gets a blast from the past.

Break-In Trouble

Brody tenses up as he hears a voicemail from his father. Later, Kit comes home to discover Brody wrecking his apartment, revealing that Mick Michaelis (Joe Layton) has convinced him of his innocence and that it’s a setup by the police.

Kit calmly informs Brody that the evidence points in a different direction and that Mick is known to be violent.

Enraged, Brody lunges at Kit, causing him to crash into the wall. The teenager then bolts out of the apartment, his hoodie pulled over his face, just as Bernie Winter (Jane Hazlegrove) and Sarah Platt (Tina O’Brien) arrive.

Kit Confronts Bernie...

Coronation Street spoilers for the week of May 5 tease someone dies, another’s targeted, and one bonds with her baby she intended to give up for adoption.

Julie Carp (Katy Cavanagh) loses her battle with sarcoma, Todd Grimshaw’s (Gareth Pierce) targeted, Dee-Dee Bailey (Channique Sterling-Brown) bonds with her baby and more!

Julie Carp Dies

Next week, Julie will spend her last day with her half-sister Eileen Grimshaw (Sue Cleaver) as the beloved character faces the end of her fight against Sarcoma. In a heartfelt moment, terminally ill Julie records a video on her phone, emphasizing the significance of love.

Meanwhile, George Shuttleworth (Tony Maudsley) has planned a romantic evening for Eileen to express his feelings, but she declines.

She reminds him that he was supposed to take her and Julie on a day trip to the Lakes. Instead, the sisters opt for a cab, and as they soak in the scenery,...

Coronation Street spoilers for the week of April 21 tease Lauren Bolton’s (Cait Fitton) shock, Debbie Webster’s (Sue Devaney) panic, Dylan Wilson’s (Liam McCheyne) danger and more! Todd Grimshaw’s (Gareth Pierce) secret’s at risk, romance finds Julie Carp (Katy Cavanaugh) and more!

Lauren’s Shock

Next week in Corrie, Lauren faces a shocking revelation that leads to a significant mistake. At the hospital, the doctor informs her that her son, Frankie Bolton (Roman Thresh), is recovering well and will soon be able to go home.

However, when a nurse brings a package for Frankie, Lauren notices the prison stamp and is disturbed to find out it’s from her estranged father, Reece Bolton (Scott Anson).

Later, Lauren decides to visit Reece in prison, but what will he say to her? The next day, Lauren gets caught up in the turmoil caused by Betsy Swain (Sydney Martin...

Coronation Street spoilers and updates for the week of April 14 tease medical tests, a search for justice, and two women’s revenge! Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney) faces medical tests, Dee-Dee Bailey (Channique Sterling-Brown) searches for justice, and Daisy Midgeley (Charlotte Jordan) and Christina Boyd (Amy Robbins) get revenge!

Debbie’s Medical Tests, Carl And Abi’s Clash

Next week, Carl Webster’s (Jonathan Howard) arrival leads to a major conflict with Abi Webster (Sally Carman-Duttine); meanwhile, Debbie maintains an optimistic attitude as she prepares for a challenging journey ahead.

Abi is finding it difficult to share her home with her brother-in-law Carl and demands that he leave so she can spend some quality time with Kevin Webster (Michael Le Vell).

This is after his chemotherapy treatment; Carl agrees to step out, assuring Kev that he will return to take him to his next session.

Later, when Abi calls Kevin, Carl...

Coronation Street introduced a new face this week as Natalie Anderson joined the cast, immediately throwing Todd Grimshaw’s (Gareth Pierce) world into disarray. Anderson plays Danielle, the previously unknown wife of Todd’s new romantic interest, Theo Silverton (James Cartwright). Here’s the Lowdown: Todd was confused by Theo’s hot-and-cold behaviour, but the reason became painfully clear […]

Coronation Street: Todd Discovers Theo’s Secret Wife played by Natalie Anderson...

Coronation Street spoilers for the week of February 24 tease a baby daddy reveal, someone’s keeping secrets, someone’s hospitalized and more!

Daisy Midgeley (Charlotte Jordan) finally reveals her baby’s daddy, Julie Carp (Katy Cavanagh) is keeping secrets, Ken Barlow (William Roache) is hospitalized and more!

Daisy Reveals Her Baby Daddy As Her Exit Story Begins

Daisy’s imminent departure is on the horizon as she confides in Jenny Connor (Sally Ann Matthews) about her exciting new opportunity as an au pair in Paris!

In a surprising twist, Daisy also discloses the identity of her unborn child’s father – but is it Daniel Osbourne (Rob Mallard) or Kit Green (Jacob Roberts)? As the week unfolds, Daisy prepares for her 12-week scan.

However, when the sonographer adjusts the monitor for her to see, Daisy is suddenly overcome with emotion and flees the appointment; what’s troubling Daisy? Who is the father,...

Coronation Street spoilers and updates for the week of February 17 tease Rob Donovan’s (Marc Baylis) life’s on the line, and David Platt (Jack P. Shepherd) has a big decision to make.

Cassie Plummer (Claire Sweeney) continues her cringy behavior, Abi Webster (Sally Carman-Duttine) steps up as Kevin Webster (Michael Le Vell) goes in the hospital, and Daisy Midgeley (Charlotte Jordan) keeps secrets.

Rob’s Life Is On The Line

Rob’s fate hangs in the balance after his audacious escape plan heads into action next week. But what will this perilous situation mean for his sister, Carla Connor (Alison King)? When Bobby Crawford (Jack Carroll) decides to visit his father, Rob, Carla advises him to be cautious.

At the same time, Rob reaches out to prison guard Mandy Waring (Rebecca Atkinson) for assistance, only to learn she’s been suspended due to their secret affair being exposed.

Mandy...

Coronation Street spoilers and updates tease five fiery spoilers for the week of February 3. Max Turner (Paddy Bever) dies in a fire, David Platt’s (Jack P. Shepherd) is arrested, Toyah Habeeb (Georgia Taylor) is attacked, and more!

Toyah’s Attacked

Sam Blakeman (Jude Riordan)suggests that Abi Webster (Sally Carman-Duttine) should take little Alfie Franklin (Carter and Oakley Razak Townsend) to Sarah Platt’s (Tina O’Brien) party after his recent car incident.

This makes Abi furious as she realizes Toyah was the one who reported her to social services. Later, Toyah finds Harry Platt (Carter J. Murphy) watching a live streamed séance from the Platt house with Hope Dobbs (Isabella Flanagan), Ruby Dobbs (Billie Naylor), Lily Platt (Brooke Malonie), and Sam.

Toyah enters and tells the kids to leave, and soon after, Abi arrives, having heard about the séance-she confronts Toyah for the report, but then Toyah accidentally spills a bottle of wine.

Coronation Street spoilers for the week of November 11 tease Joel Deering’s (Calum Lill) real killer’s exposed, and someone makes a fateful prison visit. Also, someone tries to do the right thing and make amends, and more!

Coronation Street Spoilers – Joel’ Deerings Real Killer Exposed In Flashbacks

Get ready for the big reveal of Joel Deering’s murderer in the upcoming scenes; Dee-Dee Bailey (Channique Sterling-Brown) bravely steps forward, asserting that she is the one responsible.

Burdened by her conscience, she goes to the police station to confess to Kit Green (Jacob Roberts), admitting that she was the one who struck Joel with a crowbar during what she insists was an act of self-defense.

She insists that Joel was still alive when she left him, but Kit is soon faced with an unsettling new clue.

Meanwhile, Lisa Swain (Vicky Myers) feels she’s being unfairly targeted, prompting her to...

Coronation Street spoilers for the week of November 4 tease Billy Mayhew’s (Daniel Brockleback) in danger, Bethany Platt (Lucy Fallon) has a setback, and Dee-Dee Bailey (Channique Sterling-Brown) makes a shocking confession.

Also, David Platt (Jack P. Shepherd) gets a shock, DS Lisa Swain (Vicky Myers) is under suspicion and Tim Metcalfe (Joe Duttine) steps up to help Mason Radcliffe (Luca Toolan).

Coronation Street Spoilers – Billy Continues To Spiral

Billy continues to descend into despair following the loss of his husband, Paul Foreman (Peter Ash). Is there still hope for him, as quickly as he’s spiraling- meanwhile, Summer Spellman (Harriet Bibby) returns home to discover an unfamiliar man in the apartment.

Billy confesses that he invited Wayne (uncredited) over after meeting him at a support group for addicts.

The next day, feeling overwhelmed, Billy tells Summer he’s not sure he can handle the day’s events—the launch of Paul’s ashes,...

Coronation Street spoilers and updates for the week of September 30 tease Joel Deering’s (Calum Lill) death questioned, Paul Foreman’s (Peter Ash) funeral drama continues. Plus Bethany Platt’s (Lucy Fallon) take desperate measures to pay her hospital bills and more!

Coronation Street Spoilers – Is Joel Deering Dead Amidst A Sinister Discovery?

Viewers will remember a desperate and drunken Joel harassing Roy Cropper (David Neilson) in his restaurant-Roy felt he was a danger to himself. There are growing suspicions that the predatory villain Joel may be dead next week, but is that the whole story?

After receiving a voice message from Joel, Dee-Dee Bailey (Channique Sterling-Brown) shares it with DS Lisa Swain (Vicky Myers), who suggests it might be a suicide note.

Using Joel’s phone signal, Kit Green (Jacob Roberts) tracks down his last known location and discovers his car parked on a bridge, with a folded note resting on the dashboard.

Coronation Street spoilers and updates for the week of September 16 tease admissions, family fights, errors, and new journeys. Betsy Swain (Sydney Martin) makes an admission, the family of Paul Foreman (Peter Ash) fights, Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall) makes an error and Bethany Platt (Lucy Fallon) starts a new journey.

Coronation Street Spoilers – Evil Joel Deering Close To Being Nailed

Joel Deering’s (Calum Lill) time may be running out as fresh evidence emerges, coinciding with the troubling news of his infant son Frankie (uncredited) falling ill in the hospital.

Obviously, this leaves young mother Lauren Bolton (Cait Fitton) deeply concerned; as Lisa Swain (Vicky Myers) and Dee-Dee (Channique Sterling-Brown) look on in horror. How dare Joel hand Carla Connor (Alison King) a letter initiating slander proceedings against her?

Just when Lauren receives a hospital visitor who might hold the key to stopping Joel for good, Lisa and Dee-Dee sift through...

Coronation Street spoilers and updates tease six early spoilers for the week of June 17 as Joel Deering (Calum Lill) has a new target, and Rowan Cunliffe (Emrhys Cooper) blackmails. Plus, Paul Foreman (Peter Ash) has a faux pas, Kevin Webster’s (Michael Le Vell) in hot water and Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson) has a crush.

Coronation Street Spoilers – Joel Deering’s New Target

Joel Deering, the secretive predator, has set his sights on another young girl for his next target; the question remains: will he ever face the consequences of his actions?

Joel confides in his fiancée, Dee-Dee Bailey (Channique Sterling-Brown) about the sadness he feels for keeping their engagement a secret from his parents.

Later, Joel comes across Sabrina Adetiba, (Luana Santos) who appears distressed outside the police station; he discovers that her brother, Gav (Noah Olaoye), has been arrested.

Seizing the opportunity, Joel hands Sabrina his business card...

Coronation Street spoilers and updates tease six explosive twists next week. Nick Tilsey (Ben Price) shares a forbidden kiss, Ken Barlow (William Roache) has a big fall and Abi Webster’s (Sally Carman-Duttine) at the end of her rope!

Coronation Street Spoilers – Nick Tilsey’s Forbidden Kiss, Toyah Battersby’s Secret Spilled

At the Bistro, Toyah is shocked to receive a delivery of yellow roses, which symbolize the loss of her baby daughter Rose. She believes that Rowan Cunliffe, (Emrhys Cooper) who reported her to the police, is responsible for this.

An angry Toyah confronts Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson) with the roses and the card, and Leanne confesses that she told Rowan about Rose.

When Nick comes home, he tells Leanne that she must sever all ties with Rowan and the Institute, or their relationship will be over. Despite everything that happens in between, Nick feels guilty after kissing Toyah,...

Simon Brew Apr 9, 2017

Director Pete Travis chats to us about City Of Tiny Lights, television, politics and Dred..

City Of Tiny Lights, starring Riz Ahmed and Billie Piper, is the latest film from director Pete Travis, known particularly in this parish for helming Dredd. We met up with him in London to chat about the movie, about politics, and about Dredd…

I read an interview for City Of Tiny Lights where you were quoted as saying you wouldn’t make the film unless Riz Ahmed did it, and that he was the first choice for the lead role of Tommy. I can’t tell you the number of people I interview who say something like that and…

… mostly they’re lying when they say that!

Well, quite possibly!

There’s a rule about casting I learned a long time ago. The right person for the role is the person who...

Ja from Mnpp here with a bit of happy news for those of us who bow down before the awesome thespian powers of Emma Thompson (and our knees hurt because we've been bowing for awhile hoping it will make her work more often, to not enough avail) - she's at work on several new projects (that Richard Lagravenese project Beautiful Creatures sounds interesting to me, but then I've been waiting 15 years for him to make something as good as Living Out Loud) and today it's been announced she's actually going to go back and play a character she already has before... and it's not Nanny McPhee! She was nominated for an Oscar for playing the human rights attorney Gareth Pierce in 1993's In the Name of the Father and she's going to play Pierce again, says Screen Daily.

"The Middle East- and London-set drama [called The Secret Evidence] follows a young British couple mistakenly...