Christmas in soapland is usually full of drama. But Coronation Street's boss has already promised a "jolly' festive period for the residents of Weatherfield.
Though that doesn't mean it will be plain sailing. Viewers of the ITV soap will see Sarah round up the warring Platts and the Barlows for a joint family Christmas.
But as the two families trade insults, Sarah wonders what she’s let herself in for. At number 9 as Tyrone and Evelyn prepare their Christmas dinner for two, they’re interrupted by the arrival of Fiz with the girls.
Tyrone’s thrilled to realise she cancelled the holiday, even if it does mean spending the day with her new man Phill. But with a rescued pigeon, Phill’s visit to his mum and an ill-timed kiss from Tyrone it looks
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