Sneak preview of tonight's double Corrie - Friday 5 October

Coronation Street, Friday 5th October 2012 at 7.30pm

MARIA LEANS ON MARCUS TO GET THROUGH THE DAY. It’s the day of Maria’s results and she’s beside herself with worry. Maria tells an annoyed David that she won’t be in work again today. Meanwhile Jason wishes her luck as she sets off for the hospital. With Marcus holding her hand Maria receives news about the lump in her breast. Taking it in an emotional Maria thanks Marcus for being such a good friend. Realising he needs to speak to Maria again, Jason decides to go and see her at her flat where Maria is spilling her heart out to Marcus. As she tells him he’s one of the most important people in her world it’s clear that their relationship is about to develop in a way neither of them could have expected!
THE CAFÉ GETS A CONTINENTAL TWIST. At the café Anna tackles Mary about a Spanish night at the café but is soon swept away by Mary’s enthusiasm. As Mary’s plans for her night get into full swing, over at the Bistro Nick’s concerns grow when bookings are thin on the ground and Norris tells him he has competition from Mary who persuaded him to cancel his booking at the Bistro in favour of a 10% discount and free bottle of wine at the café’s Spanish night.
BRIAN IS MIFFED WHEN KEN TAKES WENDY’S SIDE. It’s Ken’s first governors meeting and Brian’s put out when Ken backs Wendy to oppose one of his proposals, which then is voted against. Later Brian is all ears when Wendy makes Ken an offer he finds he can’t bring himself to refuse however much he should.Elsewhere tempers fray between Tyrone and Kevin, Lloyd persuades Mandy to go to dinner with him and at no 11 Eileen is ecstatic when she returns home to a surprise party.

Coronation Street, Friday 5th October 2012 at 8.30pm

MARCUS AND MARIA RATIONLISE THEIR KISS. Marcus and Maria pull back from their kiss when Jason rings the doorbell. Their shock is interrupted by a none the wiser Jason asking for news of Maria’s hospital visit. Taking it in Jason tells Maria to meet him to Eileen’s party. Alone again Maria and Marcus try to fathom out what made them kiss and are adamant that they both want to be with their other halves. They agree to forget it and move on but they’re both clearly rattled and are awkward later at Eileen’s party. Maria apologises to Jason and tells him he should move in after all. Later as Eileen’s party winds down Maria takes Jason back home and Marcus heads off clubbing with Aiden. But will Marcus and Maria really be able to forget what happened?
MARY’S SPANISH NIGHT PITS HER AGAINST THE BISTRO. The café is crammed as the Spanish night proves to be popular. Emily’s even convinced that Roy would approve. Over the road however the Bistro is empty. Nick wants to see what all the fuss is about at the café and so he heads over. However although Nick is annoyed at Mary he can’t help but be impressed by her efforts.
KEN LIES TO DEIRDRE. Over a drink Ken reflects on how guilty he still feels about leaving Wendy high and dry all those years ago. She reiterates that it’s all water under the bridge and gives him a gift. It’s his birthday tomorrow and she hasn’t forgotten. Ken is moved. Meanwhile Deirdre collars Brian about the governors meeting going on so long. When Brian pointedly says Ken’s probably been waylaid something in his tone intrigues her. Later when Ken gives his excuses for being late he claims he was with Brian. Deirdre seethes, she knows he’s lying!
Elsewhere although they are rattling along with their new arrangement tensions still bubble under the surface for Kirsty and Tyrone.

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