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20 April 2026

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The Baddies - Carl and Theo

Having witnessed Theo squaring up to Gary and Gary refusing to rise to Theo’s bait Carl decides to try his best to get Theo arrested for assault by goading him. Theo bursts into the Rovers with Carl in hot pursuit. Gemma refuses to serve him and Eva confirms that he’s barred. A furious Theo storms out and Carl hurries after him.
On the street, Carl does his best to wind Theo up in the hope he’ll start a fight and get himself arrested. Will he succeed?
Over breakfast, Debbie receives a call informing her that Carl’s in hospital but what has happened to him? Abi calls at the shop with some news about Carl that terrifies Summer.
Ronnie is shocked to discover that Carl is trying to blackmail Debbie into signing over the hotel and he pleads with her not to give in to his demands. Carl calls at the hotel and helps himself to a drink. When Ryan remonstrates with him, Carl gleefully fires him and reveals that he now owns the hotel. Having been summoned by Debbie, Carl calls at the flat. Debbie tells him she he’s not having the hotel but she’ll give him some cash and she never wants to see him again. How will he react?
Theo menacingly gets in Summer’s face and tells her how Billy begged him to save him.
In the shop, Summer pours her heart out to George and relays all the nasty things Theo said. George corners Theo and spells out that if he goes anywhere near Todd or Summer again, he won’t be responsible for his actions.
At the undertakers, Christina urges George to give the business a reboot by taking out a large advert in the Gazette.

At the Rovers

Kit calls at the Rovers and breaks the news to Ben, Eva and Maggie that the CPS has dropped the case against Megan as there’s not enough evidence. Will meets up with Megan and shares the good news that the police have dropped the case. Megan confirms that she’s booked their tickets to Paris. Will’s thrilled and presents her with a guide book.
At the Rover Ollie is angry with Ben for not protecting Will from Megan. Maggie advises Eva to pay Megan a visit and force a confession out of her before Ben does something stupid that he’ll live to regret. How will Ben react when he finds out?
After being advised by Leanne to search Will’s room Eva finds a burner phone with just one contact number. Leanne urges Eva to send a message as if from Will and arrange to meet up. Will Megan bite?

Swarla Win Some, Lose Some

Ryan shows Carla around the hotel whilst they discuss wedding plans. When Carla takes a call from the social worker, her face falls. At No.6, Carla and Lisa pack up Connie’s things and explain to Betsy that the social worker has been in touch and Connie will be returning to her grandmother’s.
Lisa practises her wedding vows on Betsy. Betsy’s moved to tears. With Lisa gone, Carla admits to Betsy she hasn’t started on hers yet and she could do with some help.
Carla and Lisa prepare for their respective hen dos. Carla arrives for her hen do in the Rovers to find all her guests dressed as her, including Roy. Meanwhile Sally is surprised to bump into Lisa in the corner shop looking at meals for one.

Jodie Gets Spooked

A horrified Jodie spots a flyer in the post advertising a haulage company called Haul North. What does it mean to her?
At No.6, an uneasy Jodie reluctantly introduces Olivia to Shona and explains how she used to be Olivia’s nanny. Shona insists she must stay for tea.

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