Explosive Drama on Coronation Street: Mason’s Life at Risk, Evelyn’s Emotional Goodbye, and Rob Donovan’s Shocking Return!

Coming up on Coronation Street, Mason Radcliffe’s life hangs in the balance as his brothers Matty and Logan take their revenge.
Elsewhere, Joseph Brown makes a guilty confession at the police station, and Evelyn Plummer says her goodbyes to Weatherfield.
Our 28-picture preview offers a sneak peek at what’s in store.
1. Monday, January 6: A big week for Dylan and Mason begins
ITVBoth teens are in danger after helping DS Swain to gather evidence linking Matty and Logan to Becky’s murder.
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2. Monday, January 6: Mason is planning to leave Weatherfield to escape his brothers
ITVBut it may be too late when Matty and Logan catch up with him.
3. Monday, January 6: Mason tries to make his escape
ITVHe knows what his dangerous siblings are capable of.
4. Monday, January 6: Dylan is also in the firing line
ITVHe acted as a lookout when Mason searched for evidence in Matty and Logan’s flat.
5. Monday, January 6: Mason tries to keep his friend safe
ITVA struggle unfolds.
6. Monday, January 6: Mason is attacked
ITVHe’s left injured in the children’s play area at the precinct.
7. Monday, January 6: Abi finds Mason
ITVMason is bleeding from a stab wound.
8. Monday, January 6: Paramedics arrive on the scene
ITVAsha is among those on duty.
9. Monday, January 6: Mason is rushed to hospital
ITVDylan has told the emergency services that Matty and Logan stabbed Mason using a zombie knife.
10. Monday, January 6: Mason’s life hangs in the balance
ITVWill he be okay?
11. Wednesday, January 8: The incident with Mason is the talk of the street
ITVAbi struggles to deal with what has happened, as it brings back memories of Seb’s death.
12. Wednesday, January 8: Joseph feels guilty
ITVHe has heard that a hoax call delayed the emergency services in getting to Mason.
13. Wednesday, January 8: Joseph arrives at the police station
ITVHe wants to do the right thing.
14. Wednesday, January 8: Joseph confesses to Kit
ITVHe admits that he was responsible for the hoax call that sent the ambulance on a wild goose chase. However, Joseph later informs Chesney that the prank was Hope’s idea.
15. Wednesday, January 8: Lisa confronts Carla
ITVShe’s unhappy that Carla kept quiet about Betsy’s involvement in the factory robbery.
16. Wednesday, January 8: Carla apologises for her secrecy
ITVLisa is understanding when Carla insists that she was merely trying to protect her.
17. Thursday, January 9: Rob Donovan returns
ITVMarc Baylis reprises the role for the first time since 2017.
18. Thursday, January 9: Bobby visits Rob in prison
ITVHe explains that Carla has suffered severe damage to her kidney and needs a transplant.
19. Thursday, January 9: Bobby asks Rob to be a donor
ITVHow will Rob respond?
20. Thursday, January 9: Evelyn prepares for a fresh start
ITVShe’s moving into student halls as she’s starting her law degree.
21. Thursday, January 9: Evelyn says her goodbyes
ITVShe enjoys some farewell drinks with Roy, Brian and Yasmeen.
22. Thursday, January 9: Chesney receives a delivery
ITVHe gets a cheque for £20,000 as compensation for Les’s death.
23. Thursday, January 9: Gemma is pleased
ITVShe insists that they should celebrate, but how will Chesney react?
24. Thursday, January 9: Dev proposes to Bernie again
ITVHe’s still determined to show his commitment.
25. Thursday, January 9: Bernie faces a big decision
ITVWill she accept this time?
26. Thursday, January 9: Kit gets a call from Shona
ITVShona explains that Matty and Logan have been spotted in the Freshco car park.
27. Thursday, January 9: Sarah overhears the conversation
ITVShe decides to tell David that Shona called Kit.
28. Thursday, January 9: David jumps to the wrong conclusions
ITVHe speeds off in pursuit of Kit. Will this lead to further problems?




