A dead body found will be found on the cobbles
The episode begins with a jittery Betsy Swain being quizzed by the police about finding a dead body(Image: ITV)
Coronation Street spoilers have confirmed there’s a murder in Weatherfield, and a special flashforward episode will explore the shocking new storyline. The news comes after an already dramatic week on the cobbles following a fire at the Chariot Square hotel, while Debbie comes to terms with her new life in prison.
Next week, viewers will see a flashforward as a jittery Betsy is quizzed by the police about finding a dead body. As the detective restarts the tape it is revealed that the interview is actually happening on a date in April.
The episode alternates between real time and the day of the murder and ends with the reveal of five potential victims. Who has been murdered and who is the killer in Weatherfield?
Meanwhile, Carl calls a mate, Jez, and talks him through his plans for the hotel fire. Jez calls at the Chariot Square Hotel and introduces himself to Ronnie, making out he’s a handyman looking for work. While Ronnie’s distracted, Jez takes photos of the fire exits and cameras then hurries out.
Later, Carl goes over the details of the fire with Jez but as Carl heads off, Ronnie approaches Jez, takes a picture of him on his phone and warns him that Carl is bad news. Ronnie confronts Carl and spells out that whatever he was plotting, he can forget it as he’s got Debbie’s back but when Carl drops that Debbie is his mum and will always put him first, how will Ronnie react?
Debbie admits she is Carl’s mum(Image: ITV)
Meanwhile, Debbie calls Lou “Abi” by mistake and explains she’s got onset dementia. Another inmate, Paula, recognises Debbie. Lou warns Debbie that Paula is bad news and is best avoided but as Lou heads off, Paula marks Debbie’s card and reminds her that she once barred her from the hotel. Is Debbie in danger?
In her cell, Debbie’s minding her own business when suddenly Paula barges her way in, bursts into tears and explains to Debbie how her boyfriend has dumped her and he’s doing time for aggravated burglary. When Debbie tries to comfort her, how will Paula react?
When Ronnie and Kevin visit Debbie, Ronnie reveals that Carl reckons she’s his mum and Debbie admits it’s true. When Ronnie finds Carl, what will he do?
In the prison, Debbie’s shocked when the guard reveals that Carl has booked a visit. In the prison visiting room, Debbie assures Carl that once she gets out she’ll do everything she can to make it up to him.
Later in the week, David returns home to find Jodie and Carl in a state of undress. David’s horrified and orders Carl out of the house but Jodie’s pleased to have David’s attention.
Sam hides a video camera to spy on Megan and Will(Image: ITV)
Elsewhere on the cobbles, Sam’s suspicions about Megan and Will continue to grow and he becomes closer to finding real evidence.
Sam tells Daniel that with Leanne away, he’s intending to revise in the salon flat. Megan takes a call from Will and informs him that she’s got the flat to herself for a few nights.
Will approaches the salon flat carrying his holdall while Sam watches as Megan buzzes him in.
Sam also lets himself into the salon flat and startles Megan. When Megan is gone, Sam clears some space on a shelf.
Megan tells Will about Sam, how he let himself into the flat and they need to get him on side. Will forms a plan.
Will offers Sam some vodka to hang out, Sam accepts hoping to pump him for information. In the precinct, Will assures Sam that his relationship with Megan is purely professional. Sam’s disbelieving as they’re interrupted by Daniel, causing Will to run and leave Sam to take the blame for the drink.
Later, Sam is thrilled to finally log onto his hidden camera app and see Megan and Will enter the flat, does Sam finally have his proof?
Eva invites Toyah to join her, Leanne and Megan for a girls night out. Leanne teases Megan and tells Toyah and Eva how she reckons Megan and Daniel have been using the flat as their love nest.
As Megan heads to the bar she grabs a quiet word with Sam and spells out that if he ever decides to blab about Will, nobody will believe him as he’s not as clever as he thinks. Later, Sam watches the video from his hidden camera.