Coronation Street fans are in for a harrowing week as the disturbing storyline involving Theo Silverton's abuse of Todd Grimshaw reaches terrifying new heights. The villain's campaign of terror escalates dramatically, pushing both victim and perpetrator to their absolute limits.
Theo's Reign of Terror Intensifies
Theo Silverton, played by James Cartwright, continues his sickening abuse of Todd Grimshaw, portrayed by Gareth Pierce, in increasingly alarming ways. After weeks of psychological torment, Theo now aims to break Todd physically as well as mentally. The situation becomes so unbearable that Todd finally determines to leave, but Theo responds with his most shocking action yet.
When Summer Spellman, played by Harriet Bibby, reports seeing a burglar at the flat, Theo returns home flanked by Gary Windass and Ben Driscoll. Meanwhile, Todd remains hidden inside the property as Theo has convinced him to conceal his injuries and told other residents he's gone to London. Dev Alahan's visit forces Todd to lie about just returning from London and blame his injuries on a drunken fall.
Theo's control extends to forcing Todd into excessive exercise, presenting him with a fitness watch and later an exercise bike. The abuse reaches a breaking point when Danielle Silverton announces she's taking the children to Tenerife for Christmas, prompting Theo to blame Todd for her decision and his perceived lack of exercise.
Becky's Desperate Cover-Up
Becky Swain, portrayed by Amy Cudden, faces increasing pressure to silence DI Costello permanently to conceal her involvement in his attack. Her plans hit a major obstacle when DS Lisa Swain, played by Vicky Myers, appears at the hospital just as Becky arrives armed with a syringe.
The tension mounts when the man who attacked Costello is discovered, forcing Becky to feign shock before meeting with him and taking Costello's phones. Upon learning that Costello will be brought out of his coma, Becky heads to the hospital with murderous intentions. Meanwhile, Kit Green and Carla Connor work tirelessly to connect Becky to the crime, though Kit later tells Carla that nailing Becky for the attack seems impossible.
As Becky schemes to break into Costello's iPad and plays games with his daughter, Kit manages to locate one of the crucial phones. The race is on for Becky to dispose of evidence before Kit can get his hands on it.
Emotional Stories Across Weatherfield
Debbie Webster, played by Sue Devaney, faces one of her biggest challenges yet as she prepares to deliver a speech at the Women in Business event. After giving her notebook containing her computer password to Carl Webster, she locks herself out of her tablet containing her speech notes. Summoning incredible courage, Debbie delivers a heartfelt, passionate speech where she openly discusses her dementia diagnosis.
Elsewhere in Weatherfield, Dee-Dee Bailey reveals she's received enormous news to Alya Nazir after breaking up with Ollie Driscoll. Will Driscoll suffers emotional turmoil when Megan Walsh agrees to go on a date with Daniel Osbourne after securing a job interview at Weatherfield High. The situation worsens when Megan lands the job and plants a kiss on Daniel's lips, leaving Will heartbroken and potentially ready to expose their secret.
Roy Cropper finds himself confused when he discovers Shona Platt rifling through his bag, while DS Lisa Swain attempts to convince Carla Connor that she's the person she truly wants. Dev Alahan brings a nervous Asha home and prepares to discuss her continuing paramedic training.
Additional drama unfolds as Maria Connor and Eva Price squabble in front of Maggie Driscoll, and Maria becomes horrified witnessing Will squaring up to Liam Connor. Billy Mayhew and Summer grow increasingly suspicious of Theo's excuses regarding Todd's injuries as the abuse storyline hurtles toward its dramatic conclusion.
