Christmas in Weatherfield promises anything but peace and goodwill this year, with a host of dramatic storylines set to erupt over the festive period. From a terrifying ambulance confrontation to explosive family dinners, residents of Coronation Street are in for a holiday season packed with tension and dark threats.
A Deadly Ride to Rehab
The drama kicks off on Monday, December 22. After learning that D.I. Costello (Daon Broni) is showing signs of improvement and is being transferred to a rehabilitation facility, the wicked Becky Swain (Amy Cudden) decides to join him for the ride. Using a stolen police badge to pose as an officer concerned for his wellbeing, Becky manages to get into the ambulance. Once they are alone, her friendly demeanour vanishes. The terrified look in Costello's eyes suggests her plans for him are far from charitable, leaving viewers to wonder what dangerous scheme she has in store.
Theo's Controlling Christmas
By Wednesday, December 24, the pressure mounts for Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce). His partner, Theo Silverton (James Cartwright), returns home laden with shopping, but immediately criticises Todd's gift-wrapping efforts. In a series of aggressive and controlling taunts, Theo reveals he has invited a host of guests—including Billy Mayhew, Summer Spellman, Christina Boyd, Glenda, and George Shuttleworth—for Christmas dinner. He then coldly informs Todd that he will be the one cooking the entire meal, pushing the beleaguered Todd closer to breaking point.
Festive Family Fallouts
On Christmas Day, the atmosphere is equally fraught at the Rover's Return. For the Driscoll family's first Christmas there, Eva Price (Catherine Tyldesley) is furious to discover her mother-in-law, Maggie Driscoll (Pauline McLynn), has invited Eva's ex, Adam Barlow, and his new girlfriend Alya Nazir to dinner. As insults fly and tensions rise, the predatory Megan Walsh (Beth Nixon) arrives, much to the delight of a smitten Will Driscoll. With Ben Driscoll desperately trying to keep the peace, it remains to be seen if the family can salvage any festive spirit.
The fallout continues on Boxing Day for Carl (Jonathan Howard) and Abi Webster (Sally Carman-Duttine). After Carl secretly spends a passionate afternoon with James Bailey, Abi gives him the cold shoulder. When Tracy Barlow tries to meddle, James himself arrives at the scene. While talking to Abi, she becomes fixated on a necklace he is wearing. Although she dismisses her suspicion, it's clear a connection has been made in her mind, potentially exposing Carl's infidelity.
This festive season on the cobbles is set to be one of the most dramatic yet, with threats, control, and betrayal overshadowing any traditional Christmas cheer.
