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Is it nearly February (2026) already?! CORONATION STREET THREAD. **No spoilers please.**

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SabreIsMyFave · 30/01/2026 11:48

Well, we soared through the last thread again, so here's a shiny new one!

Corrie is pretty much based around the tragic death of Billy at the moment. Bernie is starting to lose the plot a bit, and ended up in a hotel room with a strange man who is the husband of someone Roy has been chatting to. (It's all a bit confusing!!!) Then she ended up unconcious in the ladies toilets!

Todd and Theo are still together - annoyingly - and Carl (Debbie's brother) has just heard Theo blabbing to Billy in his coffin how he's not a murderer, and he should have saved him, and so on. A guilty conscience, or self pity? (I'm guessing the latter.) Carl was listening (conveniently!) and smirked when he heard Theo 'confessing,' but I'm not sure what he's going to do with the information. Especially as shortly after, Theo saw Carl doing some dodgy dealing with some blokes, and he photographed him. So, they now have 'something' on each other!

Not much happening with the Driscolls at the moment, and Ma Driscoll and Eva have called a truce. But for how long???

Shona and David's new little baby (Harper) is still a bit fragile.

Shiny faced Megan Trainer the Siren who has men (and boys) eating out of her hand, is showing an unpleasant, dark side, after practically threatening Sam (Nick's son) if he blabs anything about her and Will.

And Carla and Lisa have inexplicably made up, as if nothing has happened. On the plus side however, at least we have got rid of the dreadful Undead Becky storyline.

Probably some more bits and bobs to discuss, but I'm sure we'll get to them soon. Smile

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Freysimo · 19/02/2026 17:32

the80sweregreat · 19/02/2026 10:02

Why did Lily dump those newspapers? She won’t get paid now. Silly girl

Are there papergirls and boys any more? Not many people buy a newspaper nowadays, let alone get them delivered.

zanahoria · 19/02/2026 17:37

Freysimo · 19/02/2026 17:32

Are there papergirls and boys any more? Not many people buy a newspaper nowadays, let alone get them delivered.

I doubt there would be paper rounds, a paper shop or even a local paper!

Even if there were, Lily is actually too young to be a paper girl. She is only twelve

Nevermind17 · 19/02/2026 17:39

Thistooshallpass. · 19/02/2026 16:00

I think it was just that Joseph has hit puberty ! Looks much more grown up . Also looks much more similar now to this twin sister irl - Hope .

They really looked alike in last night’s episode! I’ve never really noticed it before.

the80sweregreat · 19/02/2026 17:43

Our newsagent has a paperboy as I see him out and about in the early mornings on his bike.
I’ve never had one, but clearly a need here! ( not sure why tbh )

Shellingbynight · 19/02/2026 21:10

I watched at 7 and am struggling to remember what happened - not much.

But what is actually wrong with Sam? Is it exam pressure? Because I can't see why he'd be so angsty about what Will is up to. It's hard to know what is supposed to be going on because he's quite a limited actor.

zanahoria · 19/02/2026 21:47

Shellingbynight · 19/02/2026 21:10

I watched at 7 and am struggling to remember what happened - not much.

But what is actually wrong with Sam? Is it exam pressure? Because I can't see why he'd be so angsty about what Will is up to. It's hard to know what is supposed to be going on because he's quite a limited actor.

Perhaps he saw something really disturbing on that spycam?

Nevermind17 · 19/02/2026 21:53

Carl’s black eye cleared up considerably between walking into the police station and jumping into bed with Jodie.

the80sweregreat · 19/02/2026 21:54

Missed it today. Is Jodie back with Carl ? Why ?
He has the charisma of an ant.

SabreIsMyFave · 19/02/2026 21:57

Carl and Jodie make me vom. 😖He is sooooo unnattractive, yet he is peddled on Corrie as good looking. chuckle brother 😬

Sam seems oddly obsessed with Will and Megan Trainer!

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the80sweregreat · 19/02/2026 21:59

Once Sam discovers that Megan thee Trainer stole his homework he will combust !

SabreIsMyFave · 19/02/2026 22:07

the80sweregreat · 19/02/2026 21:59

Once Sam discovers that Megan thee Trainer stole his homework he will combust !

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zanahoria · 19/02/2026 22:09

Perhaps Megan found the camera then stood there ripping up his essay

NCTDN · 19/02/2026 22:11

My parents still get a newspaper delivered every day. I think lots in their village do.

SabreIsMyFave · 19/02/2026 22:15

I must admit I am not enjoying Lily new-head much. (Grace Ashcroft Gardener.) I don't think she is a very good actress. I also think Sam is a bit below average too. The actor (Jude Riordan) is related to a Corrie producer, and I wonder if that's the reason he got the job...? I wonder if the Lily actress is related to anyone who makes the show? Maybe she'll grow on me.... (Sam still hasn't though..........)

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zanahoria · 19/02/2026 22:20

SabreIsMyFave · 19/02/2026 22:15

I must admit I am not enjoying Lily new-head much. (Grace Ashcroft Gardener.) I don't think she is a very good actress. I also think Sam is a bit below average too. The actor (Jude Riordan) is related to a Corrie producer, and I wonder if that's the reason he got the job...? I wonder if the Lily actress is related to anyone who makes the show? Maybe she'll grow on me.... (Sam still hasn't though..........)

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She is way better than the last Lily who used to just sit there and smile, this one talks a lot.

I think the problem is that she is being shoved down the 'little madam' route

SabreIsMyFave · 19/02/2026 22:30

Yeah that's possibly it @zanahoria it just all feels a bit forced though - (to me anyway....) how she is suddenly a little madam! I get a bit fed up with how virtually all the kids in Corrie have to be little shits! 😆

You're right though, the other Lily didn't do much. But since this new one came in she seems to be suddenly way more vocal - and gobby. It feels like they didn't ease her in gradually IYSWIM.

I'm sure I'll get used to her!

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zanahoria · 19/02/2026 22:41

Although now Hope is a reformed character doing her Duke of Edinburgh award

SabreIsMyFave · 19/02/2026 22:56

zanahoria · 19/02/2026 22:41

Although now Hope is a reformed character doing her Duke of Edinburgh award

Yes indeed, she is coming across as quite likeable at the moment. 😆

Rita is still sassy! Looking quite frail now though. Mind you, she is 92, and still working on Corrie after 53 years, so good for her. Smile (She joined full time in January 1972, but she did star in 1 episode in 1964.)

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Empress13 · 20/02/2026 05:55

Can somebody explain what the hell Jodie is up to? Is she trying to take David off Shona? Soooo bored with this storyline they need to just flamin get in with it and finish it once and for all!
Nice to see Fit Kit last night 😁

Fbfbfvfvv · 20/02/2026 07:36

Empress13 · 20/02/2026 05:55

Can somebody explain what the hell Jodie is up to? Is she trying to take David off Shona? Soooo bored with this storyline they need to just flamin get in with it and finish it once and for all!
Nice to see Fit Kit last night 😁

I think she is trying to steal Shona’s life - she’s working in the cafe, had that one scene where she was driving a wedge between Lily and Shona and seems to be trying to worm her way in with David - it wouldn’t surprise me if Jodie kills Shona in that flash forward April episode - after all it showed Betsy being the person who found the body and she lives next door to them.

Shellingbynight · 20/02/2026 08:34

Sam has never been a convincing actor.

I quite like Lily so far, she is far better than the previous one. And in the Kabin scene she was better than Brian! Nice to see the Kabin and Rita for two whole episodes.

They haven’t got the great child actors they had in the old days - David, Ches, Simon were all brilliant as kids. Only David made it work as an adult.

Jodie has made it clear she’s here for revenge, seems to be going for Single White Female.

zanahoria · 20/02/2026 08:35

I am not sure what she is doing with Carl, she barely looks interested in him but keeps shagging him or is it just an opportunity to put two villains together for their "I hate my family" chats

zanahoria · 20/02/2026 08:38

I am loving the dynamic duty of Big Shot Ronnie and his irate little henchman

SabreIsMyFave · 20/02/2026 09:27

Shellingbynight · 20/02/2026 08:34

Sam has never been a convincing actor.

I quite like Lily so far, she is far better than the previous one. And in the Kabin scene she was better than Brian! Nice to see the Kabin and Rita for two whole episodes.

They haven’t got the great child actors they had in the old days - David, Ches, Simon were all brilliant as kids. Only David made it work as an adult.

Jodie has made it clear she’s here for revenge, seems to be going for Single White Female.

I agree about the young actors being better 'back in the day.' I guess Lily will grow on me, like Hope did ... I wasn't keen on her at first. Also Ruby was a bit average IMO (both actresses.) She doesn't seem to be on screen much now though. And yes to Sam, he's not a good actor. He hasn't improved at all since he started.

@zanahoria

I am also enjoying angry Ronnie. He's quite sexy! 😍I'm fanning myself at home. 😆

And yes, he and his henchman (Kev!) make a good team! 😆

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SabreIsMyFave · 20/02/2026 09:29

I also agree about Carl and Jodie. ZERO spark between them. Does Carl have to shag EVERYone on that street?! He'll be going for Rita next! Shock

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