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Friday, 23 October 2026

Preview of today's Coronation Street, Friday 23rd October 2026

Friday 23rd October 2026

DEBBIE FLIRTS UP A STORM Denise tells Ryan she doesn’t want Debbie anywhere near her wedding day as she’s a liability. Meanwhile Paula confronts and threatens Debbie. As Ryan shows Denise around,they come across Debbie and Paula arguing. Denise demands her deposit back and storms out.

When Denise’s fiance, Stan, arrives, Debbie explains that he’s missed her and offers him a glass of wine. Debbie tells him about how her husband doesn’t fancy her anymore. When Ronnie enters and finds Debbie flirting with Stan, how will he react?

ELSEWHERE When Tyrone reveals that Ross confiscated his phone, Fiz is fuming. Fiz confronts Ross and accuses him of sabotaging the family film night on purpose. Will Ross be apologetic?

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Wednesday, 21 October 2026

Owen Armstrong returns to Coronation Street

Gary Windass may be facing months behind bars for helping Sarah Platt cover up Theo’s murder, but that might feel like the safest place to be when he discovers who is back in town.

Almost eleven years after leaving Weatherfield, Owen Armstrong is returning to the cobbles and he is less than impressed with the actions of his daughter’s former partner.

Determined to help Izzy and grandson Jake he makes it very clear he blames Gary for his family’s misfortune and announces he is moving back to live with them.

Actor Ian Puleston-Davies will be back on screen in January, and he starts filming Owen’s dramatic return next week.

But what does Owen’s surprise appearance mean for Gary and the future of his business?

Owen was last seen in Weatherfield in April 2015 when he announced he was leaving, after his relationship with Anna Windass broke down and his business collapsed thanks in part to Pat Phelan. He went to Portugal before settling in Scotland.

Since leaving Coronation Street Ian Puleston-Davies has starred in a number of high profile dramas, directed feature films and continued with his successful writing career.

Commenting on his return Ian said: “I can’t wait to pick up where I left off ten years ago! It’s brilliant to be back and to get stuck into a cracking storyline. Owen’s back and he’s still angry!”

Coronation Street Producer Kate Brooks welcomed Ian back saying: “We're thrilled that Ian is back, and Owen brings a ton of drama. As he joins forces with an unlikely alliance, he wreaks havoc on the Street, and his relationship with Gary is severely put to the test. Needless to say, there's never a dull moment when Owen's around.”

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Preview of today's Coronation Street, Wednesday 21st October 2026

Wednesday 21st October 2026

BERNIE GETS HER RESULTS Bernie receives a letter from the hospital confirming that she carries the BRCA gene. Covering her upset, she hurries upstairs. Dev and Kit watch her with concern.

DEBBIE’S PAST COMES BACK TO HAUNT HER At the hotel, Debbie gives Denise, a bride-to-be, a guided tour and confirms that her wedding is booked in for July. When Denise reveals that she requested 26th June, Debbie’s horrified to realise she’s messed up the dates. When Carl suggests that Ryan should handle the bookings from now on, Debbie agrees. In the hotel bar, as Carl and Ronnie are talking, Debbie approaches and gives Ronnie short shrift, unaware that Paula, the ex-con, is watching her.

ROSS IS A BAD INFLUENCE ON TYRONE When Tyrone receives a text from Fiz asking him to pick up some popcorn for their film night, Ross tells him to ignore it, pockets the phone and forces Tyrone to have yet another pint. Tyrone returns home clearly drunk. Fiz is annoyed and packs him off to bed.

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