Corrie's Tim fights for his life as killer Stephen tries to strangle him in new spoiler pics

Two of the UK's most popular soaps - Emmerdale and Coronation Street - will face disruption to their usual schedule in upcoming weeks.The ITV soaps with interrupted air times are both in the midst of some big storylines, as Coronation Street follows Stephen Reid's attempts to get away with murder while Charity and Liam are set to have a blossoming romance in Emmerdale. Emmerdale usually airs at 7.30pm for half an hour each evening, with an hour long episode on Thursday nights. Meanwhile, Corrie usually airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm for an hour.

Coronation Street could be set for a new chapter as spoilers confirm The Rovers Return will be sold off to new owners.

The walls begin to close in on Stephen Reid (Todd Boyce) as residents of Coronation Street get wise to his manipulation, but could this just lead him on the road to another murder? Tim Metcalfe (Joe Duttine) reveals to Sarah Platt (Tina O’Brien) that Stephen’s wife Gabrielle Reid (Helene Maksoud) posed as his business consultant. Audrey Roberts (Sue Nicholls) later shows Sarah a letter she’s received about equity release from her house, and Sarah’s mind starts to reel. Meanwhile, Carla Connor (Alison King) speaks to Rufus’ wife and is surprised to learn that Rufus Donahue (Steven Meo) was dabbling in LSD.

The walls are again closing in on Stephen Reid just as he gets his feet back under someone else's table with a new romance in Coronation Street. It comes as he looks close to being found out after pictures seemingly confirmed a potential exit for the unsuspecting serial killer as one of his victim's bodies is found.

Coronation Street fans claim to have 'worked out' the real identity of newcomer Lou Donahue - and killer Stephen Reid could be in big trouble. Lou (Eleanor Howell) recently arrived in Weatherfield seeking answers about her husband Rufus Donahue's death earlier this year, telling Stephen (Todd Boyce) that she wasn't sure about the police's investigation into his death.

Eagle eyed Coronation Street fans are convinced they may have spotted a ‘hidden clue’ this week that could hold the key to Stephen Reid’s downfall after getting away with three murders so far. As regular viewers will know, Stephen has so far murdered three residents of Weatherfield without being caught by police, with Leo Thompkins, the latter's father Teddy and Rufus Donahue all among his victims.

Coronation Street legend Jack P Shepherd has revealed he's 'part of it' as he was quizzed about the downfall of his on-screen uncle Stephen Reid. Viewers of the ITV soap spend much of their time shouting at their TV screens whenever the killer businessman wiggles his way out of being found out for his crimes.

Paul Foreman faces some emotional decisions in Coronation Street next week. Viewers are currently watching the character facing the progression of his Motor Neurone Disease (MND). The former builder discovered the heartbreaking news that he had the fatal, rapidly progressing disease that affects the brain and spinal cord, in scenes aired in April.

Stephen Reid finds himself in a pickle, Tyrone Dobbs refuses to believe Cassie Plummer is his real mum and Ryan Connor lashes out as his steroid addiction continues in Coronation Street next week.

A fictional Coronation Street couple are also married in real life, and soap fans had no idea. Steven Meo played businessman Rufus Donahue on the ITV show, after he arrived back in February to help Carla Connor with Underworld.

Coronation Street fans think they have rumbled who will be next to be bumped off by Stephen Reid. For months the broke businessman had been plotting and scheming and bumping off those standing in his way on the ITV soap.

Coronation Street's notorious serial killer Stephen Reid could finally get what's coming to him in as newly released pictures show a murder crime scene. Actors Sally Dynevor, Paula Wilcox, David Campbell and Helen Worth were spotted filming the crime scene in Manchester, while actor Joe Duttine, who plays Tim Metcalfe, stumbled upon a box underwater which had a hand in it.Then, when policeman Craig Tinker takes a closer look, he discovers that a human body has been dumped in the canal. Now, the audience already know that Stephen killed Teddy Thompkins, but Coronation Street residents are none the wiser.

Coronation Street's resident killer Stephen Reid is caught out by some shocking new murder evidence, the latest spoilers have revealed. Viewers have watched as Stephen murdered Leo Thompkins, Teddy Thompkins, and most recently, Rufus Donahue. Up to now, he has managed to get away with it, however Rufus' wife is determined that there is more to her husband's death than meets the eye.This week Rufus' inquest was held, and the coroner said that Rufus died by misadventure.

Coronation Street serial killer Stephen Reid is under suspicion next week as he attempts to cover up his role in Rufus Donahue's murder.

Coronation Street fans have threatened to 'stop watching' as they share their outcry at the potential demise of the Rovers Return. It was only last week that viewers of the ITV soap discovered the beloved pub is struggling.

Next week on Coronation Street could see Peter Barlow framed for murder as the Rovers Return pub may be saved from closure.

The Rovers landlady Jenny Bradley hints that the pub might only have weeks before it closes, in the latest Coronation Street spoilers. In recent episodes, Jenny has been open about the financial pressures that are facing the pub at the moment. Jenny's partner Owen Longford suggested that she should sell up, but Jenny was insistent that is not an option.

Coronation Street fans think they have spotted a new couple on the cobbles as they said 'it's going to happen'. While it may not be a fully-fledged relationship, some viewers of the ITV soap believe that another affair could be on the cards.

Coronation Street fans have been hailing Tina O'Brien as 'incredible' as she was seen playing out Sarah Barlow's latest heartache. The ITV soap character has had a tricky time of late, to say the least, after her brief fling with Damon Hay behind her husband's back was exposed.

Coronation Street descended into chaos on Monday night as Adam Barlow exposed his pregnant wife Sarah as a liar in a dramatic turn of events that floored ITV viewers at a surprise gender reveal party in front of all her family and friends.