Leanne tells Steve she’s leaving Coronation Street

Leanne Battersby in Coronation Street
(Image credit: Mark Bruce)

Leanne feels her only option is to take Simon and leave Corrie

Eva begs Leanne to reconsider moving and quietly suggests to Simon he should hide the coach tickets. Michelle tells her she’ll be sorry to see her go and reveals that she’s pregnant. Feigning surprise, Leanne congratulates her while a relieved Steve wishes her luck. But when Eva gets a call from Leanne telling her she’s lost her tickets and had to rebook a later coach, Eva tells Nick that Leanne loves him deeply and is expecting a baby.

Having built Max and Lily a swing, the family watch as Bethany tries it out and the swing collapses. Craig takes a photo and posts it online and when Bethany receives a parcel containing some diet pills, she quickly stuffs them in her bag.

Sharif and Yasmeen are thrilled to find their grandchildren have arranged a surprise 45th wedding anniversary party. Sharif makes a speech and announces to Yasmeen he’s booked a holiday, the honeymoon they never had. However he’s interrupted by the arrival of their old friend Sonia, who explains her husband has thrown her out – and it’s clear Sharif is unimpressed by her visit.

Michelle books an appointment at the doctors and Steve reluctantly agrees to accompany her.

 

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.