Sunday 5th April 2026
MAGGIE CONFESSES THE SINS OF THE FATHER Emotions are running high at The Rovers, with both Ben and Will angry with Maggie for their own different reasons. When Ben suffers a dizzy spell Maggie wants to call an ambulance but Ben insists she leave it and instead tell him the truth about his Dad. Knowing she is beaten, Maggie finally tells a stunned Ben that Alan was not his dad, she had a one night stand and keeps his biological father’s identity a secret. But, when Steve arrives at the pub and says he has left Ollie and Amy together at number 1, Maggie’s reaction shocks everyone - is she going to have to come clean about Jim being Ben’s father?
DEBBIE FACES REALITY. At the Rovers, a jubilant Kevin tells Gemma that Debbie won her appeal, however when Ronnie calls in and reveals that Debbie’s gone missing, Kevin’s thrown into panic. Carl finds Debbie on the swings and is genuinely pleased to see that she’s been released.
THERE’S NO ESCAPE FOR SAM In the Kabin, Leanne and Toyah argue about Sam’s counselling requirements. Will finds Sam in the bistro and offers him an apology. Sam reluctantly shakes his hand but it’s clear he still doesn’t trust him.
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