Can you really have a night out without some level of drama? Not on Coronation Street!
When a number of the locals head to Canal Street for a night out to remember, that is certainly what Theo Silverton (James Cartwright) gets as he’s confronted by a familiar face.
Elsewhere, Carl Webster (Jonathan Howard) stoops to a new low when he uses Debbie Webster’s (Sue Devaney) dementia to cover up his affair with Abi Webster (Sally Carman).
While Jenny Connor’s (Sally Ann Matthews) fight for her man hits another stumbling block, Asha Alahan (Tanisha Gorey) is caught out by Dev Alahan (Jimmi Harkishin).
And on top of all that, Bethany Platt (Lucy Fallon) makes her long-anticipated return to Weatherfield.
With all that and more coming up, here is what you can expect from next week’s Coronation Street.
Monday, September 29
Abi calls at the hotel and admits to Carl she’s not in the mood for sex and is dreading her birthday tea with Kevin and Jack Webster (Michael Le Vell and Kyran Bowes). Carl surreptitiously texts James Bailey (Jason Callender).
Spotting Abi with a hotel key, Debbie demands answers. Abi makes out that she stayed at the hotel a while back and forgot to return the card. When Debbie asserts that she’s no recollection of her booking, Carl steps in and convinces her that her dementia is to blame. As Debbie heads off, humiliated, Abi’s unsettled by Carl’s ruthless approach.
Back at the hotel, Debbie is checking the CCTV footage for a theft, when she spots Abi heading towards Carl’s room. As Debbie hammers on the door, what will she find?
When Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce) reveals he promised Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank) he’d help at the soup kitchen, Theo covers his annoyance.
Billy calls at the bistro and is surprised to see Theo comforting Danielle Silverton (Natalie Anderson).
Theo returns to the community centre, snaps at Todd and Billy and heads over to help Mary Taylor (Patti Clare) dismantle the tables. Suddenly, Theo lets out a yell, having trapped his finger. As Todd rushes to find the first aid kit, Theo gives a self-satisfied smile.
Glenda Shuttleworth (Jodie Prenger) explains to Jenny and Rita Tanner (Barbara Knox) how she intends to rig the dating night to ensure that Jenny gets first crack at George Shuttleworth (Tony Maudsley) and not Christina Midgeley (Amy Robbins). But as Glenda draws the names, Rita calls to inform Jenny she’s had a fall. Jenny’s heart sinks.
Nina Lucas (Mollie Gallagher) worries about Asha as she knocks back the drinks.
Wednesday, October 1
Todd’s surprised when Theo agrees to a night out on Canal Street – the heart of Manchester’s gay village – with Sean Tully (Antony Cotton), James, Mary, Glenda and Christina.
In the club, they’re all having a great time until a man recognises Theo, a look of shock on his face. Theo stares at him until the man, Owen, turns away and hurries out.
Urged on by Theo, Todd joins his friends on the dance floor. As Theo heads to the loos, Owen approaches, determined to have it out with him. Theo manhandles Owen out onto the street and orders him to back off. Who is he?
Debbie orders Abi to pack her bags and move out of No.13 or she’ll tell Kevin the whole sorry story.
George calls with some soup for Rita. Aware that she misled him into thinking Rita’s very poorly, Jenny quickly steers him out. But when Brian Packham (Peter Gunn) reveals that Rita has nothing more than a sprained ankle, how will George react?
Deeply ashamed, Jenny apologises to Rita for misleading George into thinking she was very ill and explains how she enjoyed the attention. Can Rita forgive her once more or has Jenny burned her bridges?
In the hospital ambulance bay, Asha watches the paramedics at work, feeling more alone than ever.
When Sienna calls in the shop and Dev learns that Asha is yet to return to work, he reveals to Asha that he knows she’s lying. Embarrassed, Asha storms out.
Tyrone Dobbs comes home in a wheelchair.
Friday, October 3
When Betsy Swain (Sydney Martin) announces that Becky Swain’s (Amy Cudden) coming for lunch, Carla Connor (Alison King) forces a smile. But when Becky tries to steal a forkful of Lisa Swain’s (Vicky Myers) food off her plate, Carla’s discomfort is evident.
Becky asserts that she just wants some normality. Losing her temper, Carla tells her it’s quite obvious what she wants and it’s not normality. Telling Lisa and Becky they’re deluded, Carla stalks out.
Carla calls at the station and confides in Kit Green (Jacob Roberts) that she doesn’t believe Becky’s story and reckons there’s more to it. Does Kit feel the same?
A worried Todd confides in Shona Platt (Julia Goulding) and Gary Windass (Mikey North) that he had a row with Theo last night, he stormed out and hasn’t seen him since.
When Jake then calls in the Kabin and hands Brian a mobile phone, Todd’s further shaken when Brian reveals it’s Theo’s phone. What has happened to Theo?
At the station, Kit’s led to an interview room where he finds Bethany. Bethany explains how she quit her job in London, borrowed her boss’s car without permission and drove it up to Manchester and now finds herself accused of car theft. Can Kit help Bethany get out of trouble?
Bethany confesses to Sarah Platt (Tina O’Brien) that she quit her job before she was pushed and is back for good.
How will Daniel Osbourne (Rob Mallard) react to the news of Bethany’s return?
Hiding her emotions, Asha assures Dev that she made the right decision by retracting her complaint.
Glenda tells George she’s drawn up a list of Christina’s pros and cons, but when Christina appears, she snatches the list from her hand.
