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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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Shellingbynight · 20/02/2026 09:50

@SabreIsMyFave Hope is good, and actually the little guy whose name I've forgotten (who taunted Todd) was quite good. We've barely seen him though. And we haven't seen much of Hope or Ruby lately either. The writers are too busy with the death plots!

Carl is a really good villain, I'll give him that. The actor makes him complex rather than the one-note evil we often get nowadays. Jodie could probably be good but her scenes are so repetitive.

zanahoria · 20/02/2026 11:10

SabreIsMyFave · 20/02/2026 09:27

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! 😆

Smooth Ronnie is still quite calm and focused when he is angry but Kev is just unhinged - great combination

eggandonion · 20/02/2026 12:26

Kevin is so full of anger at Carl. He really needs to bash Carl 3 times a day. Ronnie seemed pointless when he arrived but has evolved over time. As it should be , now people arrive fully evil.

HappyFace2025 · 20/02/2026 17:15

Am I the only one who is upset at the plethora of really nasty characters Jodie being the newest, Carl, Theo and the disgusting Megan. Her treatment of Sam is 😱

HaddyAbrams · 20/02/2026 17:32

I thought Lily was some kind of football god. Didn't she go away to football camp?

bizzey · 20/02/2026 17:40

Lily went to football camp to cover in real life ...actress Shona's maternity leave !

So yeah..all forgotten about now !

LesserSpottedCharacter · 20/02/2026 17:58

HappyFace2025 · 20/02/2026 17:15

Am I the only one who is upset at the plethora of really nasty characters Jodie being the newest, Carl, Theo and the disgusting Megan. Her treatment of Sam is 😱

Even Mary, who was a bit quirky but bearable, now seems to have turned into an insufferable arsehole. I'm starting to think the writers must have very unsettled lives.

HappyFace2025 · 20/02/2026 18:03

LesserSpottedCharacter · 20/02/2026 17:58

Even Mary, who was a bit quirky but bearable, now seems to have turned into an insufferable arsehole. I'm starting to think the writers must have very unsettled lives.

Yes, Mary seems to have had a personality bypass!

SabreIsMyFave · 20/02/2026 18:05

LesserSpottedCharacter · 20/02/2026 17:58

Even Mary, who was a bit quirky but bearable, now seems to have turned into an insufferable arsehole. I'm starting to think the writers must have very unsettled lives.

Agree about Mary. She was quirky - and kind of loveable, but now she is grumpy, and annoying, and irksome, and keeps coming out with stupid, unfunny lines. The scene between her and Brian the other night about 'the woman in white' and 'the woman in white tights' was excruciating. So badly written and unfunny. 😖

And yes @HappyFace2025 I am getting a bit bored with the constant stream of bad guys in Corrie now. Can we not have someone nice/funny?! Confused

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HappyFace2025 · 20/02/2026 18:08

HappyFace2025 · 20/02/2026 18:03

Yes, Mary seems to have had a personality bypass!

Suddenly thought maybe Mary is menopausal 🤔 which might be the reason for her grumpiness (although no hot flushes AFAIK)!

bizzey · 20/02/2026 18:15

Ahh Jesus 😲 😲 ..a menopausal Mary !
We would never hear the end of it !

She would be like the first person to have ever gone through it...and then we would have Brian having sympathy symptoms ..
Nnooooo !

bizzey · 20/02/2026 18:16

Surely she has done it by now ?
How old is she ??

bizzey · 20/02/2026 18:19

I had a feeling she was 55 and Google sort of agrees with me.

Corrie keep changing her age ! 🤣

SabreIsMyFave · 20/02/2026 18:22

bizzey · 20/02/2026 18:16

Surely she has done it by now ?
How old is she ??

Apparently she is only 49! Shock

Maybe it's how she is presented on Corrie, but I thought she was close to 60.

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LesserSpottedCharacter · 20/02/2026 18:25

I really hope they don't go there with her, that would be another nail in the Corrie coffin.

I have no issue with using real life things that real people go through but there is very little redeeming about Mary at the moment and if they use the menopause to excuse her tedious behaviour it'll be a trope too far.

Shellingbynight · 20/02/2026 18:26

Mary seems to have been middle aged forever. And annoying forever! I liked her scenes with Rita though, where Rita showed her annoyance.

Corrie Wiki says Mary was born in 1970, which makes her 55.

eggandonion · 20/02/2026 19:34

Meanwhile in Ireland...Liz Mcdonald has turned up in Fair City so she has. Im hoping Jim will join her soon.
I don't watch Fair City but I would if Jim arrives.

zanahoria · 20/02/2026 19:43

HappyFace2025 · 20/02/2026 17:15

Am I the only one who is upset at the plethora of really nasty characters Jodie being the newest, Carl, Theo and the disgusting Megan. Her treatment of Sam is 😱

They are not even interesting villains but they are taking over the show, the flash forward is all about five characters who have only been around a year

AmusedMaker · 20/02/2026 19:56

I wonder why they keep promoting ‘The woman in white’ ?

Gingercar · 20/02/2026 20:08

AmusedMaker · 20/02/2026 19:56

I wonder why they keep promoting ‘The woman in white’ ?

Yes I wonder why. They even mentioned the author. I loved the book.

Can’t believe Mary’s age. She’s younger than me!

lostdog26 · 20/02/2026 20:37

eggandonion · 20/02/2026 19:34

Meanwhile in Ireland...Liz Mcdonald has turned up in Fair City so she has. Im hoping Jim will join her soon.
I don't watch Fair City but I would if Jim arrives.

In real life, Beverley Callard was having breast cancer surgery today. Wishing her all the best.

JewelleryCat · 20/02/2026 20:52

I’m wondering if the footage that Sam just watched was faked because Megan spotted the camera

the80sweregreat · 20/02/2026 20:55

Surely Megan either told Will about the camera or she faked it all somehow!

mumofoneAloneandwell · 20/02/2026 21:01

poor boy 🥺

HappyFace2025 · 20/02/2026 21:05

Gingercar · 20/02/2026 20:08

Yes I wonder why. They even mentioned the author. I loved the book.

Can’t believe Mary’s age. She’s younger than me!

I love it too. I remember first reading it at school.