Next week’s Coronation Street will see Paul’s family clash as his funeral approaches, while Bethany’s family try to raise the funds needed to
bring her home.
Meanwhile, Dee-Dee is sceptical when it appears that Joel may have taken his own life.
Here’s a look at 12 big moments coming up. Don’t forget that you can also explore the stories in more detail with our collection of 27 spoiler pictures from next week’s episodes.
1. Billy and Bernie continue to clash over Paul’s funeral
With tension still high between Bernie and Billy due to their disagreement over Paul’s funeral, Billy tries to smooth things over by suggesting they choose the flowers together.
However, the gesture backfires and results in a further argument between the pair.
Bernie vents her frustrations to Dev and reveals that although she can’t give Paul the funeral she would have liked, she’ll find a fitting place to bury his ashes.
2. Family and friends say their goodbyes to Paul
Billy steels himself ahead of the funeral on what would have been his and Paul’s first wedding anniversary.
Later, Billy is horrified to discover Paul’s father, Denny, drunk and hiding at the church. Furious, Billy orders him to behave and keep out of sight.
As family and friends come together, Billy prepares to conduct the service.
3. Bernie takes Paul’s ashes
Having allowed Billy the opportunity to plan the funeral service his way, the Winter-Browns plan their own unique memorial and put the finishing touches to the street rave.
Bernie tells Todd to bring Paul’s ashes so that he can have the best spot on the dance floor.
Billy is shocked to learn that Paul’s ashes have been released to Bernie, just as Bernie announces to the partygoers that she intends to send Paul’s ashes into space.
4. Adam intercepts a message from Damon
With no access to her voicemail in Turkey, Sarah asks Adam to check them – hoping that she’ll have a response from the loan company in order to pay Bethany’s medical bills.
Adam accesses Sarah’s voicemail but is shocked to come across a message from Damon.
5. Bethany’s medical bills mount
Sarah is approached by the CEO of the company that performed Bethany’s procedure, with an offer to pay Sarah’s hotel accommodation.
Sarah wastes no time in pointing out that the company should be paying Bethany’s medical fees instead, but is deflated when the CEO shows her Bethany’s signed consent form.
Meanwhile, David fills Audrey in on the cosmetic company’s refusal to pay the bills. Horrified by their lack of accountability, Audrey suggests exposing the truth online.
6. Bethany’s family consider desperate measures
With Bethany stranded in Turkey until her medical fees are paid, her family consider their options. Gail suggests she could sell Number 8, but David points out that they’d be homeless as a result.
Elsewhere, Daniel confides to Ken that he’s planning to use some of Bertie’s trust fund money to help Bethany, but Ken urges him to reconsider.
7. Joel goes missing
After receiving a voice message from Joel, Dee-Dee shares it with Lisa. The tone of the message leads Lisa to assume Joel may have taken his own life, and Kit tries to track his location via phone signal.
The signal leads them to discover Joel’s car parked on a bridge with a note left on the dashboard.
Lisa reveals to Dee-Dee that they’re now looking for Joel’s body.
8. Dee-Dee suspects Joel is still alive
Sceptical of Joel’s sudden disappearance, Dee-Dee decides to investigate and reveals to Kit that Joel has already pocketed the deposits from both the wedding venue and the holiday company.
When she spots Joel’s father at the police station, Dee-Dee confronts him and accuses Joel of being on the run.
Lisa tries to defuse the situation by insisting that Dee-Dee has to accept that Joel is dead.
9. Fiz is feeling unwell
After Fiz’s birthday celebrations went awry, Tyrone tries to make it up to her by planning a romantic dinner.
However, Fiz has other things on her mind after she suffers a dizzy spell at work. Concerned, she books a doctor’s appointment.
10. Hope is caught out
After ignoring Fiz and Tyrone’s warning about the dangers of vaping, Hope continues her new habit.
When Tyrone finds a vape that was hidden in Hope’s pencil case, he’s horrified to realise that Hope disobeyed them.
However, Hope is unapologetic about her habit and admits that she stole it from the corner shop.
11. Carla is shaken by a mystery letter
When Ryan calls at the factory to deliver a letter to Carla, her face falls as she reads the contents.
Later, Ryan reveals to Lisa that Carla is worried about the plea hearing, but Lisa remains unconvinced. Will Carla confide the truth in Lisa?
12. Stu tries to help Mason
Stu is surprised to find Mason already at work ahead of his shift at Speed Daal. Mason explains that he spent the night at the restaurant to avoid another beating from his brothers.
Noting the similarities with his own past, will Stu be able to provide help to Mason?
