Big Spoilers for Coronation Street Next Week

With Shona in hospital after the brutal attack from Nathan's thugs, David goes to visit her. And when he leans in for a kiss, just what does this mean?  And why does Shona visit Kylie's graveside again?  Find out more here.

Now that Ken knows it was Daniel who pushed him down the stairs, why does he want to protect his son and not report him to the cops? Find out more here.

Will Bethany do a runner with Nathan? She's after her passport and lies to the Platts that she's all right, when PC Neil comes to visit. Find out more here.

Aidan gives Maria a surprise gift next week when he should be looking for an engagement ring for Eva. Find out more here.

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5 Reasons Why We Love Denise Osbourne's Return

Guest blog post by Glenn Meads who is on Twitter and LinkedIn
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I am not always a fan of old characters coming back to soaps. As often, nostalgia takes over and other characters spend so much time filling the comeback kid, on what they missed, they soon end up surplus to requirements.

But, last night the writers struck gold. When the wonderful Anne Kirkbride died two years ago, she left a huge gap and remains much missed. The writers, though have played a blinder, as there is now a full dysfunctional family for Ken to argue with.

The revelation that scholar and Ken's fave; lookalikey Daniel was the one who pushed dad was brilliant enough. And now? Bad mum, Denise is back!

This is great for a number of reasons so let's have a look why:

1) Daniel is complex and this will help fill in the gaps. He has been abandoned, tell us more.

2) Ken is best when he is in a scene with an ex, as a bit like Little Mix, he always has a shout-out to them.

3) Denise Black is wonderful. She has been on stage in the likes of Sister Act and Yerma and is an excellent actress. Her scenes with Rob Mallard will be electric.

4) If she sticks around, she could go back to her roots and cut hair again. Watch out Audrey!

5) The Barlows are in conflict as it is, Tracy is still grieving her mum's sudden death, so she will not be pleased at Denise's return.

I am jumping the gun here, because Denise Black is an accomplished theatre actress, so her character might only witness her son, Daniel's half baked attempts at decorating and then disappear to tread the boards.

But, even so - her return and the effect it has, is an excellent story arc which has a clear purpose. So, well done Corrie, this one is a cut above, pardon the hairdressing pun!

By Glenn Meads who is on Twitter and LinkedIn
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Denise Welch to star in The Wind in the Willows

Denise Welch, who played Natalie Barnes in Coronation Street, is joining the cast of The Wind in the Willows musical.

The show opens at London Palladium in June 2017.

Denise says that her first memories of Wind in the Willows are of her dad reading the story to her as a little girl. The first thing she did when she got the role was to ring her dad and she said that he was over the moon.  You can watch a short video of the cast announcements for the show, below.

And you can book your tickets here.



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Preview of tonight's Coronation Street - Weds 31 May

WEDNESDAY 31ST MAY 
NICK’S HOPES OF SURVIVAL ARE SINKING FAST As Nick is sucked deeper into the quicksand, he pulls out his mobile but drops it and watches in anguish as it sinks out of reach. Up to his waist, Nick notices with panic the rapidly rising tide. Will help get to him before it’s too late?
BETHANY AND SHONA ARE AT THE HANDS OF NATHAN Passing Bethany another spiked drink, Nathan slips off her engagement ring telling her he wouldn’t want their guests to be jealous. Mel hands Bethany a parcel but realising it’s a present from Sarah, Bethany bins it. Convinced Nathan is up to no good and worried for Bethany, Craig heads to the salon but on his way finds semi-conscious Shona in a ginnel. Craig phones for an ambulance, whilst at the party a worse for wear, Bethany makes a show of herself. How will Nathan react to this?
ELSEWHERE Erica agrees to distract Anna whilst Kevin prepares the house for her surprise 50th. Cathy advises Brian to overcome his superstitions and take control. To prove the point, she drags him under a ladder and kisses him passionately. Will Brian respond? Ken’s attacker is arrested for attempted murder.

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