Coronation Street Blog: Preview of tonight's Coronation Street

Wednesday 25th August 2021

JACK NAMES AND SHAMES COREY A worried Abi tells Kevin she’s heard whispers that Tommy Orpington has been lined up as a character witness for Corey. Sabeen calls on Imran and suggests they ask the court to take account of Kelly and Corey’s ages during the trial as it could benefit them both. Sally assures Jack that Tommy wouldn’t support Corey if he knew the truth. Abi’s liaison officer Alison talks to Kevin about the trial next week who scoffs at Kelly and Corey having their identities protected. Toyah’s dismayed when Simon reveals that Corey’s identity has been leaked online on a Tommy Orpington fansite.

MICHAEL CAN’T HIDE HIS FEELINGS ANY LONGER Ronnie urges Michael to come clean to Grace and admit that he doesn’t love her. Knowing he’s right, Michael dreads the inevitable fallout. How will she react? MARIA FINDS AN UNEXPECTED ALLY Sally is chuffed when Maria tells her she was wrong for dismissing her concerns about the parking problem and volunteers to support her campaign.

ELSEWHERE Ronnie gets all dressed up and invites Jenny out for a meal. Preoccupied by a blocked toilet in the pub, Jenny’s non-committal, leaving Ronnie disappointed. Daisy thinks Jenny will regret turning down Ronnie’s invitation and should give him a chance. Jenny wonders if she’s right. James receives confirmation in the post that his case will be reinvestigated by the police.

Wednesday 25th August 2021

IMRAN STARTS TO FIGHT DIRTY Abi is devastated that Corey being named online may jeopardise the trial. Meanwhile Imran volunteers Toyah to sit in court with Kelly. The police call to speak to Jack about the online posts. Abi accuses Imran of using Jack’s mistake to delay the trial and Toyah is shocked to discover that is exactly what he is doing, he vows that, no matter how unpopular it makes him, he will stop at nothing to win.

GRACE STARTS TO BUILD A NEW FUTURE Ed and Aggie arrive at No.3 to find Grace angrily packing her bags. Refusing to let Grace do a flit to Hull with her grandchild, Aggie blocks her exit. Grace declares that she will only stay in Weatherfield if the Baileys give her the house they’re renovating, as she can’t remain at No.3.

MARIA IS ON A MISSION Maria tackles Sarah about getting rid of Underworld’s van to help the environment. Sarah’s annoyed by her sanctimony and tells her to stick to hairdressing. Maria informs Gary she’s selling their car and wants him to get rid of his work van.

ELSEWHERE Ronnie presents Jenny with flowers. Jenny levels with him that she’s not ready to be swept off her feet. Daisy tells Jenny to just admit she fancies him and crack on.

Glenda Young

Novelist published by Headline