Inside Soap UK 17-2026

The wait is finally over, as this week we’re set to find out which of Corrie’s “fatal five” will meet their maker, courtesy of a mystery killer! The Inside Soap team has been taking bets on who the murder victim will be ever since producer Kate Brooks told us about the blockbuster storyline back in December, and we’re eager to find out whether our theories are right. Turn to p11 for our hot tip on who we think is most likely to be bumped off, and which characters we still reckon have more thrilling plots to play out this year… “My money’s always on Cindy for a bunk-up!” Elsewhere, it’s a tragic week in Walford as we say goodbye to lovely Nigel, though at least Grant is back to soften…

You’ve been debating Corrie’s killer mystery for weeks – but the time for talking is over as we finally learn the identity of the doomed local resident set to meet their maker! Across the week, we’ll follow each of the potential murder victims, Theo, Carl, Jodie, Megan and Maggie for what could be their final day, with each episode taking viewers back to Carla and Lisa’s wedding at the point when the brides arrive at their reception. Shocking events unfold for all of the fatal five, with Friday’s episode bringing the action together – before Betsy discovers the body, the air turning black with her piercing scream. “Each episode is like a mini movie,” shares Corrie boss Kate Brooks. “The momentum builds and it really could be any of them…

Theo’s reign of terror could be brought to an end this week, as he’s among the ranks of the five potential murder victims! Just as Todd thinks he’s finally escaped his abusive spouse, the pair face off in what might well be their final confrontation… “Theo was never going to let Todd go without a fight!” warns our Corrie insider. “Todd hopes his nightmare is over as he prepares to jet off to Thailand. Unfortunately, Theo has one last trick up his sleeve in the first of this week’s dramatic flashbacks…” While most of Weatherfield gathers to celebrate Carla and Lisa’s big day, Todd is packing his bags. Needing to sneak back to his former marital home to pick up the last of his belongings, Todd waits for the coast…

Carl has a target on his back this week when he makes himself even more unpopular among the residents of Weatherfield. Fed up of being hated, Carl decides to get his own back on his enemies – could this backfire and cause his own demise? “When your own mother pays you to get lost, that’s a big hint nobody likes you!” declares our cobbles spy. “Being rejected by Debbie is the last straw for Carl, so with nothing to lose he does something that could have catastrophic consequences – possibly for himself!” Distraught Debbie admits to Kevin and Ronnie she gave Carl a wad of cash and told him to leave town forever. It was a tough decision for Deb, but Carl has caused too much misery and his time…

The net closes in on Jodie this week when her secret past catches up with her. Shona’s shady sister is forced into taking drastic action to stop her life falling apart, but will she destroy her sibling’s marriage in the process as she winds up in David’s bed? “If you thought Jodie was unpredictable, then you ain’t seen nothing yet!” exclaims our Weatherfield spy. “This flashback episode reveals just how twisted she can be, and also teases the very real danger she’s been hiding from. It’s no surprise that somebody might want Jodie dead!” Jodie reckons a violent ex-boyfriend is trying to track her down, so concerned Shona has told her to leave Weatherfield before he finds her. With Shona also scared for the rest of the family’s welfare, Jodie’s…

Even though it’s a week full of murder, mayhem and mystery, there’s still a healthy dose of signature Coronation Street humour among the horror, especially in the episode focusing on Jodie’s movements in the lead-up to the killing. As the soap’s executive producer Kate Brooks reveals, the team was keen to find moments of mirth… “Each episode is like a mini-movie where we follow different themes, which enabled us to inject some levity, particularly in the Jodie story – it’s really funny!” she tells us. “David is very drunk and there are some laugh-out-loud, side-splitting moments. Jack P Shepherd [aka David] is amazing, and there is great stuff with Sally and Tim in that episode too. “We dip back into the wedding reception at Underworld and there’s all sorts of…