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Saturday, 13 June 2026

Conversation Street Podcast Episode #736


On this week's podcast, we chat about the drama in Weatherfield between the 7th and the 12th June (Episodes #11,873 - 11,877).

Although there were a handful of scenes focusing on Debbie and the Platts' stories this week, the lion's share of the screen time was given to Sam's psychosis and the ongoing murder investigation, with Corrie continuing to drip feed us information about what exactly happened the night Theo died. We have to admit, we found the revelation that Gary was up there on the scaffolding at some point the night of the murder particularly intriguing, but do we think he was the killer? Despite the bloodied scaffold (or was it a sledgehammer?) in his hand, we're going to say no. As for the other major story, we know that Evil Roy is a total Marmite addition to the show, but for those of us who can't get enough of it, we were dining on a deliciously thick helping this week - and honestly, we couldn't take our eyes off the screen whenever he came on! With Sam ending the week at the hospital, though, is this the last we'll see of the Shakespeare-quoting figment of the boy's imagination, or does Evil Roy still have one final act to play?

Not really anything huge in the way of Corrie news this week, so we give The Kabin a swerve, but as always there's plenty of feedback to get share!

Street Talk - 00:11:37
Feedback - 01:57:35


For this week’s bonus podcast, we take a look at a selection of Corrie characters who’ve been banged up for crimes they didn’t commit! With both Summer and Debbie spending time at His Majesty’s pleasure in the past few months alone, we thought the time was right to chat about this increasingly common type of storyline, exploring when it works and when it falls sadly short. Plenty of characters have followed in Deirdre’s footsteps since she famously cried out in court that she “didn’t do any of it!” back in 1998, but have any of Corrie’s attempts to recreate the success of that story ever come close? 
Unfortunately, time has not been on our side this week, and we’ve not managed to cover every single wrongful imprisonment storyline the show has produced over the years. Don’t worry though – we’ll be back next week with Part 2! In the meantime, we’d love to hear from you: which Weatherfield miscarriage of justice storylines stand out as your favourite and least favourite? Write in and let us know!


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Friday, 12 June 2026

Preview of today's Coronation Street - Friday 12 June 2026


Friday 12th June 2026

SAM’S DELUSIONS REACH BREAKING POINT As Sam envisions Roy at his side and in his ear he heads to the Rovers where he finds Will alone in the back room. While Will’s engrossed in  a shooting game, Sam hears Roy warning him that Will is going to kill him too. As Sam flees, a concerned Will goes after him. Sam dashes into the cafe and locks the door behind him. Will bangs on the door while inside Roy finds Sam in a terrible state. Sam reels at the sight of him, totally thrown by the fact he can see two versions of Roy; the real Roy and the vision Roy. As Nick, Toyah and Leanne gather outside, begging Sam to let them in, could Roy be in danger from an increasingly distressed Sam? 

NICK MAKES A DEVASTATING DISCOVERY As the search continues for Sam, Carla spots him in the precinct. Noticing the fear on Sam’s face, Carla does her best to reassure him whilst reaching for her phone. Having called Nick, Carla tries to pacify an agitated Sam, but when Nick and David appear he makes a run for it. Deeply upset, Carla explains she thinks he’s suffering from psychosis.

MARIA’S GOT A SUSPICIOUS MIND Kit calls Lisa, telling her that to his mind, Gary is their prime suspect. As a despondent Maria waits for Gary in Speed Dahl, she confides in Shona that things haven’t been right between them for a while. Are Maria’s worst fears about to be realised?

THE CASE AGAINST GARY MOUNTS Gary apologises to Maria for standing her up last night, but he’s interrupted by the arrival of Kit and Lisa. When Lisa explains they’d like Maria to go over her statement again, Gary’s rattled. What have they got on him? 

DEBBIE HAS THE HOLIDAY BLUES Christina, Glenda and Sally surprise Debbie, revealing they’re taking her on holiday to Spain. 


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Wednesday, 10 June 2026

Preview of today's Coronation Street - Wednesday 10 June 2026


Wednesday 10th June 2026

THEO’S MURDER INVESTIGATION IS BLOWN WIDE OPEN Kit’s suspicions are aroused once more as he watches hushed conversations. Have they charged the right person in Summer? Maria tries to hide her unease, as she worries about her relationship in light of Gary’s recent behaviour. As Kit marks Gary’s card, making it clear he’s watching him, does Maria have something to be worried about? 

WILL IS LURED BACK INTO MEGAN’S ORBIT When Sam makes a reference to the incident with Will yesterday, Roy’s mystified but Sam fails to notice his reaction. Will tells Hope he’s had a text from an old running friend from Hull who wants to meet up. But as Will waits for Lee, Megan approaches and Will realises he’s been duped. What does she want from him? SHONA PLAITS THE PLATTS BACK TOGETHER Jodie joins the Platts for Lily’s celebratory tea after she wins ‘Player of the Year’ trophy. 

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