The Talk of the Street: A Coronation Street Podcast

This podcast covers episodes 11,795 to 11,799. A flash-forward to April reveals the disappointing truth that only one appalling character will be murdered. Lily is on the scrounge for pocket money and lands a job delivering papers for The Kabin. Carl publicly plans to burn down the hotel and so it’s no surprise when Ronnie gets wise to the scheme. Mal’s rewiring of the cafe flat runs into its second week as he does his best to ingratiate himself with Bernie. Maggie disapproves of Ollie and Lauren’s fledgling relationship and does her best to thwart it. Steve and Ben become close friends over darts and linguistic contradictions. Sam becomes increasingly suspicious of Will and Megan and sets about getting himself some proof. Brian has a new book. Rita gets religious memes from Emily. Tim hates rugby.

This podcast covers episodes 11,790 to 11,794. A suspicious Shona begins trailing Jodie who inadvertently leads her to her father. Dev reacts badly when Bernie admits to her drug taking but she fails to mention Mal. Debbie is discharged from hospital back to prison and is surprised to see a familiar face. Todd’s quick temper and obvious financial issues become a cause for concern for Sarah. Lauren and Ollie can’t decide if the dates they’ve been on together have been real dates. Sam gets his first ever late mark thanks to Megan’s theft so politely resorts to drug abuse. Carl hates QR codes. Colin’s a martyr to his achilles. Lily will not give it a rest.

This podcast covers episodes 11,787 to 11,789. Theo goes back to take care of his mother, leaving Todd with a tenner to cover his expenses. Jodie overhears Shona’s plans to track down their dad and pulls in a favor to stop her. Bernie is shocked to discover Mal fixing the electrics in the cafe flat. Debbie tries to get her house in order ahead of her sentencing while Jack makes a big decision. Kev’s out of Rice Bombs. Brian’s clutch is goosed. Harry successfully walked.

This podcast covers episodes 11,782 to 11,786. Sam gets evidence of Will and Megan’s inappropriate relationship and is intimidated by both of them to keep his mouth shut. Abi warns Jodie about Carl’s reputation but her warnings fall on deaf ears. Summer recovers her lost bag and Paul’s ashes ahead of Billy’s funeral. Theo encourages Todd to hand over the management of his finances over to him and cuts up his credit card. In the aftermath of Billy’s funeral, Bernie goes on a solo bender and winds up in a man’s hotel room. Daniel buys a pint of orange juice. Debbie’s sleeping on the floor. Ryan’s had better weeks.

This podcast covers episodes 11,777 to 11,781. Jodie reveals to Shona the extent of her abandonment issues and their dad’s controlling nature. Carla is still avoiding Swain and not even an emotional plea from Betsy is enough to inspire a reconciliation. Roy and Alice exchange phone numbers as Kit warns of the dangers of catfishing. Ronnie worries for Debbie and Carl realizes how her guilty plea has affected her. Megan breaks the news of her pregnancy to Will while Leanne makes an offer for the pub. Ryan gets the mop out. Sally’s a Karen. Sam’s a wizard.

This podcast covers episodes 11,773 to 11,776. Betsy visits Becky in prison and gives her a piece of her mind, which is generous all things considered. After witnessing a panic attack, David takes pity on Jodie and offers her Max’s old room at Number 8. Tensions continue to mount between Daniel and Will while preparations are underway for Bertie’s seventh birthday party. Carl denies stealing money from the hotel and encourages Debbie to plead guilty at her hearing. Summer throws hands. Nick makes a lasagna. Gary appreciates art.

This podcast covers episodes 11,767 to 11,772. Disaster awaits on a lonely Yorkshire road as characters from Coronation Street and Emmerdale are on collision course.  Theo suggests that people are talking about Todd being responsible for the Corriedale Crash. Carl convinces Debbie that she was driving when their car crashed into the minibus. A mysterious woman with a tree tattoo escapes from a van and is oddly interested in Shona. Carla is in no hurry to reconcile with Swain and Becky has no plans to take the rap on her own. Happy birthday, Vincent Harper. Sally does herself a mischief. Steve is useless.

This podcast covers episodes 11,759 to 11,766. While Kit continues to investigate Rhubarb Hill, Carla makes a break to escape from the safe house. Maggie returns to the Rovers with her tail between her legs and an unconvincing apology. Theo becomes jealous of Todd supposedly flirting with Nick and so abandons him in the middle of nowhere. As Debbie and Ronnie’s wedding approaches, the walls begin to close in on Carl and his shenanigans. Becky’s in the IRA. Billy knows video forensics. Kev tik-toks.

This podcast covers episodes 11,753 to 11,758. Carl is successfully syphoning money from the hotel accounts when he receives some distressing news. Becky intercepts Costello’s ambulance transport to rehabilitation to threaten him into silence. David is upset when a present from Gail goes missing in the post. Theo surprises Todd by inviting all of his friends over for Christmas dinner. Sally has a wonderful surprise in store for Brody and The Girls. It’s an explosive Christmas at the Rovers as Maggie exposes Eva’s secrets over the turducken. Abi hates The Polar Express. Carla is kidnapped again. James is careless with jewelry.

This podcast covers episodes 11,747 to 11,752. Hidden cameras record the scene as Theo assaults Todd before taking an awkward spill over a table. Sally goes out of her way to give the girls a Christmas to remember but finds Joanie difficult to please. Cassie and Tracy are feuding again, to the delight and at the request of no one. James is furious when Dee Dee breaks the news of her new job and its location and her departure date. Megan is worried that Will’s fight with Brody will draw unwanted attention to them. Ken knows Catalonian Christmas traditions. Summer makes Shanice cry. Michael says Not.

This podcast covers episodes 11,741 to 11,746. On the occasion of her 65th birthday, Maggie has cause to remember birthdays from yesteryear. Will’s jealousy gets out of hand when he sees Megan and Daniel’s continuous flirting. Ken is disappointed when a joke about selling Number One to fund a permanent cruise generates shock from Tracy. Kit and Carla work together to uncover Becky’s secrets and her involvement in Costello’s assault. Sally and Tim disappoint Joanie by making promises that they’re in no position to keep. Debbie is devastated when she discovers she made a mistake when booking dates for her and Ronnie’s wedding. Shona tricks David into attending her baby shower but she soon begins to regret the decision to have the party in the first place. George continues to worry about Todd, despite Eileen insisting that he seems happy. Liam has a plot-friendly drone. Betsy broke the washing machine. Falls aren’t what they used to be.

This podcast covers episodes 11,735 to 11,740. At Weatherifield Businesswoman’s Conference, when she locks herself out of her speech, Debbie is forced to speak from the heart. Dev can’t help himself from making a big deal of Asha on her return home. Carla is in no mood to continue talks with Swain on getting back together and looks into moving into her own flat. Roy receives a letter from a prisoner’s mother and is shocked when it contains romantic undertones. Daniel helps Megan with her application for a job at Weathy High. Dee-Dee shocks Ollie and, apparently, the rest of the street by dumping him. To avoid awkward questions about his injuries, Todd is encouraged to hide in the flat by Theo. Will channels a Simon glower. Sally used to be mayor. Maggie is hard work.

This podcast covers episodes 11,729 to 11,734. Becky continues to worm her way into number six as Carla comes to the end of her tether. Carl manufactures an unpaid account to hasten his access to the hotel’s business accounts. Fiz has to rush off after learning that Cilla is undergoing an operation, but all is not as it seems. As Kev decides to turn his house into a pub, Dev worries about Asha’s readiness to come home. Theo pushes Todd into a strict training regime and cuts him adrift from his friends. Roy explains jigsaws. Summer’s fainting again. Sarah attacks.

This podcast covers episodes 11,723 to 11,728. Theo manufactures tension between Todd and George by ensuring he’s late and hungover for a very important funeral. Sally jumps to conclusions when she sees Trisha at the Bistro with a much younger man. Kit officially moves in with Sarah while Brody interrupts the housewarming party. Maggie treats Eva to a pampering session while Daniel starts ironing his cardigans after he meets Megan. David and Shona continue to disagree about the best way to proceed with the pregnancy. Roy reveals that he has built a small collection of prisoner pen pals. Carla is taken to the police station to discuss an allegation of fraud and jumps to conclusions about the source of the claims. Kev is sick of picking up Abi’s slack regarding Alfie’s care and starts dishing out custody threats. Tracy can take a punch. Kirk’s podcasting. No one wants to play poker.

This podcast covers episodes 11,717 to 11,722. David and Shona are brought down to earth with a scene-repeating bang when they learn that their baby's life is in danger before it's begun. Tensions continue to brew in the Dobbs household as Fiz and Tyrone struggle to cope with his disability. Carla is sick to the back teeth of Becky and forces the issue by throwing her out. Kev attempts to cheer himself up with a poker night exclusively for the inhabitants of the Island of Misfit Toys. Tim and Sally receive news that Joanie will be coming home while Lou won’t be for another four months. Theo reacts badly when Todd expresses his disapproval of him working with Pete again. Will’s illicit relationship with Megan struggles under the weight of the distance between Hull and Manchester. Michael can’t play poker. Mary’s hair is lopsided. Costello’s racking up the air miles.

This podcast covers episodes 11,711 to 11,716. The newly-installed Driscolls’ nerves are torn asunder when Will doesn’t return from Hull as planned. Cassie starts her second stint on Streetcars switch but is quickly subjected to a practical joke from Tracy. Carl becomes increasingly obsessed in getting access to Debbie’s business account. Dev is nervous about his visit to see Asha in the mental hospital. Thanks to some linguistic fingerprints, Tyrone is able to deduce the identity of Hope’s bully. David is distressed when he discovers that he mucked up the booking for his and Shona’s anniversary dinner. Carla is driven to the end of her tether by the perpetually present Becky. Ben is precious about his memorabilia. Lily makes an easy £20. Ryan got a tan in Ireland.

This podcast covers episodes 11,705 to 11,710. The Rover's new owners arrive on the Street, marking a return for a familiar face. Hope is sure that Jake is the one responsible for sending her bullying messages on social media. Todd inadvertently does Theo a favour by getting him a job working a maintenance job at the factory. Leanne and Toyah are forced to face each other after Nick’s proposal. It’s finally the quad’s sixth birthday party which proves too much to bear for Asha. Cassie is offered a job working the switch at the cab office but worries if that means seeing too much of Steve. Carla comes home from Ireland to find that Becky has been busy trying to woo Swain. Kev’s handy with a wrench. Tracy’s coat’s back. What's in Ken's sideboard?

This podcast covers episodes 11,699 to 11,704. Becky and Costello conspire her return to Spain, with the intent of taking her family with her. Asha leaves hospital rightfully worried that Dev has spilled the beans about the reason she was there in the first place. Hope’s bullying continues but she finds an ally in Bethany, who is worried about her two-piece Halloween costume. George is overwhelmed when he gets a Stiffy, but is furious when he loses it as quickly as he got it. Kev is outraged when Abi files for divorce and goes after his money. Todd’s new car becomes the source of Theo’s continued mood swings. Jake’s a player. Harry can’t be trusted with liquids. Naomi wants a square go.

This podcast covers episodes 11,693 to 11,698. Kev now lives in dark rooms while Abi does her best to convince herself that she and Carl are moving forward. Theo’s jealousy of Todd and his relationships sends him to Canal Street on a Monday night with one of Gary’s sub-contractors. Cassie and Fiz compete with each other to see how much they can leave Tyrone to his own devices. Tim warns Sally to stop her attempts to ruin his memories of his childhood, no matter how dodgy those memories are. Bethany hasn’t been back for a week and she’s been set up working at the salon, but the work experience is out to cause drama. Asha is released from hospital and into the caring and smothering arms of her father. Carla leaves for a funeral in Ireland and asks Roy to keep an eye on Becky sniffing around Swain. Bucket hats are back. Naomi runs a mean career’s fair. Kirk has a big & on his shirt.

This podcast covers episodes 11,687 to 11,692. The street is in shock when Asha is found unconscious in the community garden next to a bottle of pills. Tim is excited when one of his cab customers turns out to be the woman who deflowered him when he was a teenager. Theo arrives back to the street after two nights away and in no mood for Todd’s questions on his whereabouts. Ronnie’s Bistro birthday bash has a surprise in store for the whole extended family. Noah’s definitely dead. Nick throws a cake. Abi needs a new favourite mug.