Coronation Street is full of news of long-lost family members and former loves among returns aplenty. It starts in the ITV soap when an emotional Bernie Winter confides in partner Dev Alahan that it would have been her son, Zodiac's, birthday today.
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There is more heartbreak ahead in Weatherfield as one couple splits and another relationship may be over before it's even begun. It starts when Liam Connor and Joseph Brown settle down to watch a film. When Joseph asks Liam if things have improved at school, Liam struggles to breathe and reaches for his inhaler.
Joseph urges him to tell Maria about his panic attacks but Liam refuses as he doesn’t want to worry her. While Joseph keeps a lookout, Liam rummages in the cupboards for sweets. He’s intrigued to find Paul’s stash of Benzo pills and puts them in his pocket.
Meanwhile, in the Rovers, Gary Windass watches Sarah Barlow with concern as she knocks back the wine. When he spots her heading home with another bottle, he goes over. As he does, Liam returns home to find Gary not back, and, feeling a panic attack coming on, he takes out Paul’s Benzo pills.
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It's Paul's husband Billy Mayhew who discovers the missing pills and, when Joseph reveals that Liam was looking for sweets, Billy panics. Unbeknownst to them, alone in the flat, Liam lies unconscious, the pill bottle next to him.
Later, Maria explains to Billy and Paul how Liam has been having suicidal thoughts. Maria returns home to find Sarah and Gary looking shifty and she picks up some things and surreptitiously places a camera on the side. As Gary sees Sarah out, they hug and agree to keep their distance from now on but Maria watches them on her phone and her face darkens.
And, it appears things don't go well for the pair as by the end of the week, Gary’s hoping for a reconciliation, but Maria
Coronation Street is full of news of long-lost family members and former loves among returns aplenty. It starts in the ITV soap when an emotional Bernie Winter confides in partner Dev Alahan that it would have been her son, Zodiac's, birthday today.
Abi Webster gets a shock in Coronation Street next week as a villain she thought was in her past comes back into her life. It's been three years since Corey Brent was last seen on the ITV soap after killing Seb Franklin in a tragic hate crime storyline.
The fallout from Nicky Milligan and Ethan Anderson's car crash horror continues in Emmerdale next week as the latter finally confesses to what viewers know happened.
There drama is only ramping up in Coronation Street next week with one character left for dead and another confessing a secret to their shocked partner.
Coronation Street star Daniel Brocklebank has been seen enjoying a soap reunion as he was reunited with his friend and former co-star as she 'raises hell' in Manchester. The actor was out supporting Catherine Tyldesley as she was back on home turf with her latest show.
Coronation Street star Jane Hazlegrove delighted fans as she shared a picture of herself and her on-screen family after a 'long time' away from social media. As fans of the ITV soap know, Jane plays Weatherfield's Bernie Winter having taken on the role in 2019.
Coronation Street fans were left doing a double-take as a snap posted by Charlie Wrenshall initially sparked concern. The actor has been winning praise for his portrayal of Liam Connor in the ITV soap.
Coronation Street fans think they have spotted a blunder by Maria Windass after her husband Gary lied about his whereabouts as she frantically called him after her son, Liam, was found collapsed.
Bernie Winter's secret will be revealed in Coronation Street after her ex threatened to expose the truth. As viewers of the ITV soap know, Denny recently came back into her and their children Gemma Winter-Brown and Paul Foreman's lives.
There's once again more drama to come in Weatherfield next week as Nathan Curtis' return leaves him in danger. First though in Coronation Street and Dee-Dee Bailey takes a call from the CPS informing her that they have some news regarding missing Lauren Bolton's phone messages.
Coronation Street fans think they have worked out the real reason for Denny's appearance as Paul Foreman and Gemma Winter-Brown were reunited with their dad for the first time in years.
Coronation Street fans think they have figured out what Bernie Winter's secret is after her ex Denny made his first appearance on the cobbles. The new character was first seen earlier this week in the ITV soap when he was listening to Paul Foreman's interview with Amy Barlow on the radio.
Coronation Street fans are convinced they've rumbled a chilling twist involving newcomer Denny, Paul and Gemma Winter's estranged father who made his debut on Wednesday's episode (May 1.) As regular viewers know, Paul was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) last year, leaving him devastated. Initially, he kept his diagnosis a secret for a while but eventually confided in husband Billy Mayhew and those close to him about his condition.
Coronation Street has revealed that there may be heartbreak on the cards in more ways than one next week. Starting with poor Roy Cropper who is still behind bars awaiting trial after being charged with the murder of Lauren Bolton following her sudden disappearance.
Coronation Street star Tina O'Brien has shared an unusual filming struggle as she shared a rare behind-the-scenes update. The actress revealed she was at work on the cobbles on Monday (April 29) where she plays Sarah Barlow.
Coronation Street fans have said they'll 'bet money' on Nathan Curtis having a fresh connection to the street as his return was confirmed. Actor Chris Harper is set to reprise the role of the unsavoury character in the ITV soap who groomed Bethany Platt as part of a sex trafficking scheme.
Coronation Street star Daniel Brocklebank was delivered a sweet public message by his boyfriend after he joined him for an important cause. The actor, who plays Billy Mayhew in the ITV soap, and his co-star Peter Ash headed to Blackpool together over the weekend.
Emmerdale fans were left doing a double-take when they tuned into some classic episodes of the ITV soap, as they spotted a Coronation Street icon in the village. Actor Daniel Brocklebank looks unrecognisable in the scenes, with the soap star now best known for playing Billy Mayhew in Corrie. Daniel, 44, took to social media to share his surprise at having spotted himself in the old episodes of Emmerdale, which are broadcast daily on ITV3.The actor posted a photograph of himself posing in front of a television, as a scene from his time in the village played on screen.
Coronation Street star Daniel Brocklebank has been flooded with compliments as he revealed he was starring in two soaps at once. Fans will best know the actor for playing Billy Mayhew in the ITV soap.
Coronation Street star Tina O'Brien said she was 'so proud' as she shared a rare message about her daughter weeks after they were caught up in a shocking brawl outside their family home. The actress, who is best known for playing Sarah Barlow in the ITV soap, shares teenager Scarlett with her ex and former co-star Ryan Thomas.