Coronation Street Blog: Preview of today's Coronation Street

Monday 5th October 2026

JODIE TEARS APART HER DAD’S SANITY David reveals that Doug has swiped both the toaster and the biscuit tin, Jodie plays it down and assures him that he probably just needs to have his meds tweaked. Shona confides in Bethany that she’s worried about her own mental state as she often hears Harper crying when she isn’t there.

When Jodie calls Doug’s doctor and accuses him of being a danger to the family, the mental health team arrives to assess him. Shona tearfully tells him how sorry she is. As Doug is led away he warns Shona to watch her back where Jodie’s concerned. Later, Bethany catches Jodie red handed but Jodie has her own plan to keep Bethany quiet…

SALLY URGES CHRISTINA TO PUT LUCY FIRST Christina watches as Lucy heads towards No.4. George urges caution but Christina ignores him and, painting on a smile, heads over. Sally calls at the café and is unimpressed to find Lucy bunking off school and enjoying a drink with Christina. Sally orders Lucy home and parks herself opposite Christina. Sally agrees to speak to social services and take their advice, but spells out to Christina that until then she must keep her distance as Lucy is a vulnerable child. Will Christina listen to Sally?

SUMMER COMES TO A CROSSROAD WITH MARCO Summer takes a call informing her that Marco’s been involved in a car accident. As Summer hurries into A&E, PC Jess Heywood approaches and explains that Marco was involved in a car crash in which he was the getaway driver. How will Summer react?

Glenda Young

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