Coronation Street spoilers: The residents lose the fight against Ray Crosby!

Coronation Street spoilers: The residents lose the fight against Ray Crosby!

Coronation Street spoilers - the residents are shocked when the committee votes in favour of Ray Crosby

In the first episode of Coronation Street tonight (ITV, 7.30pm) the residents watch the council planning meeting via live link in the factory. Debbie puts forward a strong case for the development, while Roy gives an impassioned speech to save their community.

With the meeting over, the Chairperson announces that the committee has found in Ray’s favour and the development can go ahead.

As Ray Crosby and Debbie congratulate each other, the residents are horrified to find letters stuck to their front doors informing them that they have two weeks to vacate their properties before the demolition boys move in.

Roy gives an impassioned speech to save their community.

Michael is shocked to find Grace on the doorstep, explaining she’s just out of prison. Assuring Michael that the baby she’s carrying is his, she suggests a paternity test.

Grace suggests a paternity test.

Grace suggests a paternity test.

Evelyn battles her feelings for Arthur and when she sees him approaching a bunch of flowers, she’s quick to tell him he can shove his romantic gestures. However, when she finds out from George that Arthur’s wife’s funeral took place today and the flowers were for her, she’s awash with guilt.

Gary lies in his police cell, knowing there’s no way out of his predicament.

Coronation Street continues on ITV.

Ellen Markwardt
Listings Editor at TV Times

I've always had a passion for TV and movies, and got my dream job as TV Times Listings Editor over a decade ago. previously I was interviewing celebrities on a freelance basis for What's On TV, TV Easy and TV & Satellite Week magazines. There's nothing better than going behind-the-scenes of TV shows to bring our readers on set secrets and gossip! As well as my main role at TV Times, I also write Coronation Street spoilers for WhattoWatch.com and write daily On Demand reviews.