Episode 10158 (2nd November 2020)

## Plot

Debbie's sob story has Kevin and Abi feeling ashamed of themselves for mistrusting her. Kevin tells his sister she's welcome to stay at No.13 for as long as she likes. Away from the pair, Debbie calls her contact demanding to see them. James gets Sean two tickets for the County match with full hospitality. Michael misses his interview as he dwells on what Grace said. The police ask Emma about the money Scott paid her for her silence. Emma denies any such exchange took place. Abi asks Sally for advice on how to bury the hatchet with Debbie. Sally tells her to show she wants to be friends. Aadi tells Dev that Asha is obviously having sex with Corey behind his back though Asha denies the charge. Abi tries to bond with Debbie over a bottle of wine as she shares some stories of her own rotten luck with men. Debbie is shocked to hear that Ray used blackmail to force Kevin to sell the garage. Dylan is thrilled with the County tickets but Sean is alarmed by the price - £150 each. Rather than disappoint his son, he promises to pay James at a later date. Debbie meets with her contact - Ray. Being his mysterious accomplice "Roxy", and Ray's ex, Debbie is committed to his plan to buy all the properties on the south side of Coronation Street, however she disapproves of him acquiring them through blackmail. Ray's unapologetic and threatens to find a new partner if she's lost her nerve. Debbie sets her sights on No.4. Emma's conscience gets the better of her and she tells Steve where the money for Oliver's legal fees really came from. She says she'll go to prison if it means he gets to keep the money. Steve is worried about her. Michael tells James about Grace's supposed pregnancy. Looking out for his brother, James answers Michael's phone when Grace rings and tells her that he's not interested. Debbie settles back in at No.13, Kevin and Abi none the wiser as to her true loyalties.

## Cast

### Regular cast

* Emma Brooker - Alexandra Mardell
* Debbie Webster - Sue Devaney
* Abi Franklin - Sally Carman
* Kevin Webster - Michael Le Vell
* Michael Bailey - Ryan Russell
* Sean Tully - Antony Cotton
* Dev Alahan - Jimmi Harkishin
* Asha Alahan - Tanisha Gorey
* Aadi Alahan - Adam Hussain
* Ray Crosby - Mark Frost
* James Bailey - Nathan Graham
* Sally Metcalfe - Sally Dynevor
* Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson

### Guest cast

* Dylan Wilson - Liam McCheyne
* PC Hall - Mark Morrell

## Places

* Coronation Street
* 1 Coronation Street - *Back room, kitchen and hallway*
* 3 Coronation Street - *Downstairs rooms*
* 4 Coronation Street - *Downstairs rooms*
* 7 Coronation Street - *Downstairs rooms*
* 11 Coronation Street - *Back room, kitchen and hallway*
* 13 Coronation Street - *Back room/kitchen and hallway*
* Viaduct Bistro - *Restaurant and office*
* Weatherfield Police Station - *Interview room*

## Notes

* Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this episode was made with social distancing rules being observed by both cast and production crew, even when they were playing family members or people who shared residences.
* *TV Times* synopsis: Abi mentions what a nasty piece of work Ray Crosby turned out to be; Michael tells James that Grace is pregnant; and the police question Emma about the cash she received from Scott.
* Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast: 6,359,111 viewers (9th place).
* Immediately before this episode, at 8.00pm, ITV broadcast the first edition of their irregular series *Coronation Street: Soapy Slip Ups*, a compilation of "bloopers" accompanied by cast interviews.