Episode 9854 (21st August 2019)

Plot[]

Part One: Emma thinks the revelation is a cruel lie and attacks Steve with the wreath. Ed accepts James's offer to lend him money on condition that Aggie doesn't find out. Released from hospital, Craig informs a relieved Bethany that Conrad Lombardi has been arrested after making a full confession, so she won't have to go to court. Nick finds Max smashing pot plants in Victoria Gardens and tries to stop him. Max attacks him, blaming him for putting David in prison. Nick alerts Shona to the problem and they set off to look for the boy when he runs off. Emma makes a Skype call to Fiona and tells her that she hates her and Morgan for lying to her. Fiona tells her that she wants to fly over to be with her but Emma tells her to stay away. Fiona is shocked to realise she is living in Coronation Street. Dr Gaddas tells Geoff he has nothing to worry about. Hearing that James has lent his father as much as £1,000, Michael rushes to see Ed to prevent him from gambling it away on a betting website - the real reason the family fell into financial troubles. Ed feels deep guilt that Michael took the flak for him with Aggie and breaks down in tears. Finding out that the DNA test was positive, Liz tells Steve he must tell Tracy the truth quickly.

Part Two: Steve does so and Tracy erupts, chasing him out of the flower shop, where Liz is passing with Amy who overhears the row and finds out she has another sibling. She storms off. Ed returns James's money and comes clean to Aggie. Trying to make amends, Daniel publishes an article for the Gazette praising Craig. Max refuses to let Nick into No.8. Audrey counsels Emma that no one has set out to hurt her on purpose and hears that Steve has claimed he's her dad. Audrey tells her that he was telling the truth and Emma realises that she broke her confidence about her parentage. She walks out on her. Aggie tells her husband he's weak and pathetic for the trouble he's brought to his family. Geoff gives Yasmeen the impression that he has serious health problems. Emma tells Steve he's made a bad situation worse and to go away. Tracy tells Steve not to bother coming home that night.

Cast[]

Regular cast[]

Guest cast[]

Dr Gaddas - Christine Mackie

Places[]

Coronation Street
Rovers Return Inn - Public
2a Coronation Street - Living room, kitchen and hallway
3 Coronation Street - Downstairs rooms
Rosamund Street
Rosamund Street Medical Centre - Reception and room 1
Preston's Petals
Street Cars
Roy's Rolls
EGB Construction - Office
Victoria Gardens
Churchyard

Notes[]

Fiona Middleton is only seen in a video call from Melbourne. This marks Angela Griffin's final appearance as the character.
The churchyard scenes were recorded at St. Mary's Church on Church Lane, Prestwich.
Kate Waters was credited as the Fight Arranger on this episode with Andy Merchant as the Stunt Co-ordinator.
TV Times synopsis: Emma tells her mum about Steve being her biological dad; Ed agrees to let James lend him £5k but later Michael finds Ed staring at a gambling site.
Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast: 5,963,820 viewers (7th place).

Notable dialogue[]

Gemma Winter: "I have got eight little elbows treating my bladder like their own personal mosh pit."

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