Coronation Street Blog: Preview of tonight's Coronation Street

TUESDAY 1ST FEBRUARY (one hour long)

MAX IS PUSHED OVER THE EDGE David apologises to Max. In the shop, Dev places the keys to Daniel’s flat on the counter and while he’s distracted, Max swipes Daniel’s keys. Max lets himself into Daniel’s flat and sets about smashing the place up, accidentally breaking a clay imprint of Sinead’s, Daniel’s and Bertie’s hands. Daniel returns home to discover his flat trashed with Max emerging from the bedroom. When Daniel discovers the broken clay imprint, he shoves Max out of the door. Max trips and tumbles down the stairs. Daniel stares at Max’s seemingly lifeless body and calls an ambulance, will he be okay? David hurries over. The police question Daniel about Max’s fall. Daniel lies, making out Max fell. As Daniel comes out of his flat, an officer explains that he’s investigating what happened with Max Turner.

CRAIG IS NOT FOR TURNING Beth overhears Faye enquiring about a job at the factory for Craig. She’s shocked to learn that he’s resigned from the police force and later confronts Craig, demanding to know why he’s quitting. Craig assures Faye that leaving the police force was his choice and he’ll talk to Sarah about the job in packing tomorrow.

ASHA OPENS UP TO NINA As Dev sets off for Daniel’s flat to take a look at the leaky sink, he hands Asha a guide book for Glasgow. Having spotted the prospectus in Asha’s bag, Nina puts on a brave face and encourages her to enjoy a day out in Glasgow. Having ascertained that there are floods expected in Glasgow, a panicky Nina shares her fears about Asha’s train journey with Roy.

ELSEWHERE Kelly finds Liam struggling with his French homework. Picking up Liam’s football, she teaches him to count in French; however they accidentally knock over a bottle of water, soaking Maria’s portfolio. Maria returns home to find her portfolio ruined. Liam confesses to Maria that he’s to blame for the ruined portfolio. As Audrey heads home from the shops after buying Sam’s new school books, Shona comments on the clanking of bottles coming from her shopping bag. Gail arrives home to find Audrey with a glass of wine and when Sarah suggests that she’s been drinking all evening, she takes offence. Dev presents Bernie with chocolates and flowers and apologises for failing to believe her side of the story.

Glenda Young

Novelist published by Headline