THE festive season on the cobbles is rarely quiet, and Christmas 2025 is set to deliver its usual mix of drama and heartbreak, with secrets, assaults, and a shock death dominating the headlines.
Coronation Street has delivered its share of shocking festive moments, from the beloved tearful farewell in 1987 (watched by 27 million viewers) to Kevin Webster learning had cancer right as he planned to confess his affair in 2009.
Hilda Ogden in Coronation Street, played by actress Jean AlexanderCredit: PA:Press Association
This year, the cobbles are set for more drama with a brutal assault and a tragic death
The following plot points are expected to drive the drama on Weatherfield’s cobbles:
The Driscoll Family Assault
Tensions involving the Driscoll family, particularly the meddling matriarch l, will reach a breaking point over Christmas dinner.
The new Driscoll familyCredit: ITV
The conflict will climax with a brutal assault near the Rovers Return, leaving someone badly hurt and the festive celebrations ruined.
Todd Grimshaw’s Danger
is facing abuse from his boyfriend, Theo Silverton.
Todd is being domestically abusedCredit: ITV
The storyline will intensify dramatically, culminating in a shock turn of events on New Year’s Eve as his desperation grows and the abuse is finally exposed.
Webster Family Tragedy
Debbie has been suffering since her diagnosisCredit: ITV
A shocking death threatens the wedding of and rocks the Webster family.
Debbie will be keeping a terrible secret related to the death, which jeopardises her future with Carl.
Becky’s Unravelling Web of Lies:
Coronation Street’s Becky Swain has been nothing but bad news for Carla ConnorCredit: ITV
s web of lies is rapidly unravelling as DI Costello improves in the hospital.
Carla Connor may uncover evidence that exposes Becky’s deception, particularly regarding Costello’s suspicious property purchase, potentially before the New Year.
When is Coronation Street on over Christmas? (TV Guide Schedule)
The schedule shifts around the festive specials on . All episodes will be available to stream first on ITVX from 7am on the day of broadcast.
- Monday, Dec 22: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Hour-long)
- Wednesday, Dec 24 (Christmas Eve): 8:40 PM – 9:10 PM (30 mins)
- Thursday, Dec 25 (Christmas Day): 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM (Hour-long SPECIAL)
- Friday, Dec 26 (Boxing Day): 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM (30 mins)
- Monday, Dec 29: 8:00 PM – 8:30 PM (30 mins)
- Tuesday, Dec 30: 8:00 PM – 8:30 PM (30 mins)
- Wednesday, Dec 31 (New Year’s Eve): 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Thursday, Jan 1 (New Year’s Day): 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Friday, Jan 2: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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