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Saturday, 18 April 2026

Conversation Street Podcast Episode #728

On this week's podcast, we take a look at what went on in Weatherfield between the 10th and the 17th April 2026 (Episodes #11,832 - 11,837)

Although on the whole we felt like this was another good week Corrie, it still demonstrated to us the very highs and very lows of what the show can deliver nowadays. On the one hand, you have an embarrassing 'fire' at Roy's Rolls that was achieved with not even a flicker of a flame and just a load of very CGI-looking smoke; on the other, you have Wednesday's exemplary single thread episode that followed Todd and his friends as he finally broke free of Theo's control and went to the police after another terrible beating. Props to everyone involved there, and we really do hope that the smiling Todd we enjoyed at the end of the week is the one we'll be seeing a lot more of in the coming weeks and months - he deserves it! Also this week, Carl discovers another potential source of cash, Jodie puts her stolen warrant card to use and Ben continues to be at loggerheads with Maggie.

In the Kabin, we take a look abut how some ex-Corrie cast have been getting on in I'm A Celeb, and we round off the show with a bumper crop of your fantastic feedback.

Street Talk: 00:15:48

The Kabin: 02:50:18

Feedback: 03:02:55

Last week, we were lucky enough to be invited behind the scenes at Coronation Street for a press day, where as well as being able to view a sneak preview of some very special upcoming episodes, we had the chance to chat with a bunch of cast members and take a look around Underworld and Debbie's flat! But that wasn't all that made this trip to Manchester special: we also got to take a picture with Barbara Knox at a prestigious local event, met with CBBC star and mega Corrie fan Hacker T Dog and went on the Coronation Street Experience on a bunch of lovely puppers! On this special episode of the podcast, we chat about our experience, overlaid with a tonne of photos and footage from the weekend.

Also this week, we sat down in Roy’s Rolls with Gareth Pierce to discuss his role at the heart of the show’s coercive control storyline.

You can subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, stream all our old episodes on our own site here, or click the play buttons above to give it a listen from the comfort of this very blog!

Episode Review Friday 17 April 2026

Good day. Weatherfield is a strange place at present as we head towards the flash forward which we will soon reach, too many villains and too much double dealing rather than a simple tale of the back streets of Manchester.. Carl overcomes the opposition of Ronnie and Ryan to be allowed to spend time with his newly acquired mother who knows he is skiving good for nothing cartoon character but he is after all her skiving good for nothing cartoon character. He claims that he was scared of Theo this whole time (despite standing up to Theo when no-one was looking) which Debbie swallows hook, line and sinker and he claims he has told Summer all he knows. Added to which he tells Debbie about Ronnie's threats which leads to Ronnie being in the doghouse and looking for a sofa for the night.

Along at the land of the Platts Jodie tries to give the tablet she "stole" from a teenager to Lily who has been told by David and Shona that she could not have one because they cannot afford it. Jodie said she got it cheap (which in a strange way is true) but David and Shona take the tablet away from Lily and then argue about it in front of Jodie. There is obviously something seriously wrong with Jodie and if someone would like to explain what it is I might understand what is going on, in the meantime she seems to be a cartoon character (oh dear have I said that before tonight?). David thinks Shona is only happy when everyone else is miserable. He is also completely worn out as is Shona.

George brings Todd back to Eileen's (if it hers still - Number 11 anyway). Todd decides that he cannot keep wearing the Kit's hoodie and has to go to the flat to get his possessions. George cancels a customer appointment to help him and whilst they are there the doorbell goes - it is not Theo but Todd has a panic attack because he cannot face his husband. Everyone for miles around is sorry that they did not see any of it and were unable to help Todd - but inevitably that is how coercive control works. Later Mary gets all tooled up - with a glittery baseball bat and says she will deal with Theo if he shows he face. Todd is going away to the Lake District. Todd is pleased to be back amongst the daft goings on at Number 11.

Maggie instructs Lauren to clean the fruit machine. Ben comes into the bar and tells her to stop doing that and pour him a drink - and his new brother as well. Ben announces to the Rovers that Jim McDonald is his da so he is. The only person visible who knows what Ben is talking about is Ken (apart from Steve). Maggie loses her rag with Ben and takes him in the back room and pours him a coffee. Maggie wants Ben to stop sulking like a teenager - Alan was his dad and that is an end to it. Ben feels that 46 years was a long time to keep a secret.

Carl and Summer meet in the ginnel and she agrees to pay him £10k once the police have enough to lock Theo up permanently in a cell. He agrees it is a deal and departs.

Lauren tonight also greatly enjoyed Maggie being put on the spot about her affair after her earlier run in with Maggie. Her face showed she getting a lot of fun out of the boot being on another foot.

Next week I may or may not be here - I am away for a few days and so am not sure when I will be up to date with viewing events in Weatherfield.

Written by David Judge and directed by Gary Williams.

Kosmo

@Kosmo100

Friday, 17 April 2026

Preview of today's Coronation Street - Friday 17 April 2026

Friday 17th April 2026

TODD STRUGGLES TO GET BACK TO NORMALITY George offers to accompany Todd to the flat to pick up his things but when the door buzzer goes Todd is thrown into panic and he riches out of the flat in tears. At No.11, Christina and Mary fuss over Todd. When Summer pulls him in for a hug, Todd winces in pain and she’s heartbroken to realise how fragile he is. CARL’S SCHEMING LEAVES RONNIE OUT IN THE COLD Carl calls at the hotel to see Ronnie about his offer, will he accept it?

BEN STRUGGLES WITH HIS DADDY ISSUES Steve tries to quiz Maggie about her time with his dad but she is having none of it. Ben approaches and insists Steve joins him for a drink and a game of darts, but before he throws the first dart Ben has something to say.

ELSEWHERE At No.8, Jodie’s actions cause a huge rift amongst the family.

Glenda Young

Bestselling novelist published by Headline