Corrie's New Baby Trap Storyline **WARNING.. CONTAINS MASSIVE SPOILERS**

This is soaps next BIG THING. Tracy Barlow has hit again... and now it's Poor Ryan in the frame of her wicked ways... Coming up to christmas.. Tracy traps him with a BABY PLOT.

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Taylor Swift leaves UK as a 'Big Corrie Fan'

The singer and actress Taylor Swift told 'The Sun' and 'BBC News' she left the UK tour as a 'Huge Soap Fan, and a Big Corrie fan!' she told the press "After sitting down one night and switching my TV on, I discovered a programme called Coronation Street" The singer then left the UK as a big corrie fan, and want's to watch it regularly. She was already aware of the soap when she visited Canada, but became a bigger fan when she came to the UK, 'all my Uk friends love & watch it!' she explained.

Coronation Street and EastEnders star's "Can't Wait for Emmerdale's 40th Live"

Eastenders star and Coronation Street stars 'John Partridge, Rita Simons, Michelle Keegan and Georgia Foote' can not wait for the Emmerdale 40th Live Episode.

Rita Simons and John Partridge spoke out today saying "We're looking forward to the Emmerdale 40th, and me and my pals John, Michelle and Georgia will be watching it together!"

Next on Coronation Street - Deidre catches Ken! Monday 8th October 7.30 and 8.30pm http://t.co/VK7Dz8uG

Ken is underwhelmed by a birthday gift and card from Deirdre, who is still keeping schtum about knowing Ken has lied to her. Later, on his own, Ken takes the opportunity to open Wendy's gift. When he calls to thank her, she invites him over. Ken then leaves for Wendy's, telling a suspicious Deirdre that he has another meeting with Brian, while she clocks his new cufflinks. 

When Deirdre bumps into Brian and asks him how the meeting was, it's clear that Brian has no idea what Deirdre is talking about and that Ken has lied again. As Deirdre sees Ken head for a cab, she collars Rita who's getting into her car and the pair follow Ken. When Ken arrives at his destination, Deirdre is in for the shock of her life…

Meanwhile, Ryan tries to help out at Sally's by doing some cleaning and cooking supper. A miffed Michele happens to overhear Sally and Ryan discussing his endearing habits, and Michelle feels she's failed as a mother. Later, while Ryan is cooking supper, Tracy turns up. Unimpressed at what he's doing she tries to distract him, but Ryan isn't falling for it and Tracy leaves feeling snubbed. Later, Michelle snaps when she sees Sally and accuses her of trying to come between a mother and her son.

Elsewhere, Jason wonders if Marcus will give him a hand moving the rest of his stuff into Maria's, but his bed is empty. Maria reckons he must have stayed at Aiden's, but she is secretly worried. Her worries mount when Aiden reveals that he and Marcus had a huge row and he stormed off into the night. Later, Marcus calls in the salon to see Maria. He apologises for disappearing all night and suggests they need to talk.

Also, Gail and Nick give Mary a taste of her own medicine by trying to lure the café's customers to the Bistro for bargain breakfasts. Kylie has plans to step up in the world and train as a hairdresser, but can David be convinced?

Deidre Want's answer from Wendy as she pays her a short but sweet visit!

Anne Kirkbride reveals her thoughts about Ken and Deirdre's latest storyline. When Ken takes a school governor role, long-suffering wife Deirdre uncovers he's also secretly meeting her former love-rival from 20 years ago, Wendy Crozier!

Will this dalliance end their marriage or is Deirdre prepared to fight for Ken? Be warned - Anne tells all - including a few spoilers!

Question: Has Deirdre given any thought to Wendy Crozier in the 20 odd years since she split up Deirdre’s marriage to Ken?

Anne: Ken and Deirdre have both made mistakes, maybe Ken’s fling with Martha brought it back to her but they’ve tried to put that behind them and move on. So when Wendy suddenly comes back into their lives it opens a whole can of worms again.

Q: How does she feel about Ken taking on the role of governor at the local school?

Anne: Deirdre insists she doesn’t mind him joining the board, she thinks he’ll love being involved again.

Q: What arouses Deirdre’s suspicions when she collars Brian about the governors meeting going on for so long and Brian pointedly says Ken probably ‘got waylaid’?

Anne: It’s the way that Julie says that Brian’s been back from the meeting for hours, but then Brian says he’s sure Ken’s just been waylaid on official business that arouses suspicion. Deirdre doesn’t like it!

Q: How does she feel when Ken claims he was with Brian and she knows he is lying? Does she suspect he’s having another affair?

Anne: She knows he’s lying and she’s far from happy but she doesn’t know why so she chooses not to let on just yet. I don’t think she jumps to any conclusions straight away.

Q: It’s Ken’s birthday and he’s not impressed with his gift – what does Deirdre give him? Has she made any special plans for his birthday?

Anne: It’s a jumper but she’s not really interested in whether Ken like it or not to be honest, she’s more interested in what he’s up to!

Q: How does she feel when Ken claims he’s got another meeting with Brian – and she clocks that he is wearing new cufflinks?

Anne: Deirdre’s instantly suspicious when she sees Ken all spruced up and wearing the new cufflinks. He claims he’s had them for years but Deirdre’s never seen them and it piques her suspicion even more.

Q: What makes her collar Rita and ask her to take her to follow Ken? Does she tell Rita what she suspects?

Anne: When she spots Ken getting into a cab Deirdre’s frantic. She’s panicked that he’s up to his old tricks again and instructs Rita to follow him.

Q: How does Deirdre react when she sees Ken with Wendy Crozier?

Anne: Deirdre’s gobsmacked and horrified, this is the woman that ruined her marriage 20 years ago and she can’t believe she’s back in their lives. It brings all sorts of emotions flooding back for Deirdre and she starts to wonder how he met her again, or if he ever stopped! She feels sick.

Q: Why doesn’t she confront him there and then?

Anne: She just wants to get out of there and asks Rita to drive her home, she needs time to think, she feels like she’s going mad.

Q: What happens when she confronts Ken on his return home?

Anne: She gives him the opportunity to come clean and realising he’s cornered Ken admits that he’s been with Wendy Crozier. He insists there’s nothing going on and he only met her again due to joining the school governors but Deirdre is furious and far from convinced of his innocence.

Q: There is a lot of history there, what does Deirdre have to say about Wendy and their shared past?

Anne: She tells Tracy it’s like having a bad dream, she doesn’t know what to believe.

Q: How does she feel when Ken insists there is nothing going on between him and Wendy?

Anne: Ken claims it’s all ancient history but for Deirdre the emotions are still raw and it feels like an old wound has been opened.

Q: What makes her decide to go round to see Wendy?

Anne: It’s Tracy who tells her to go and give Wendy hell. Deirdre sets off all guns blazing, determined to get some answers.

Q: How does Wendy react when she sees Deirdre on her doorstep?

Anne: She’s shocked and she clearly doesn’t want a big showdown on her doorstep but Deirdre is blazing and demanding answers.

Q: How does the encounter go? Does Deirdre like what she hears?

Anne: Wendy very calmly tells her they met to discuss a new biomass boiler for the school and that takes the wind out of Deirdre’s sails a bit really. But she gives the cufflinks back to Wendy and orders her to stay away from Ken, it’s a very clear warning and she hopes she’s marked her card.

Q: What ultimatum does Deirdre give to Ken? How does he react?

Anne: She tells him it’s the job or her. Ken’s crushed, he claims he’s rediscovered a part of himself and the role means a lot to him but Deirdre can’t see past Wendy.

Q: How does Deirdre react when Brian tries to get her to let Ken stay on?

Anne: Deirdre’s outraged when Brian puts his two penny worth in. He begs her to reconsider but Deirdre’s not for moving, regardless of whether she trusts Ken or not she’ll never trust Wendy.

Q: Tell us about Rita’s take on the situation. Is she able to help Deirdre’s fears?

Anne: Rita suggests that maybe people can change, she uses Dennis as an example and Deirdre starts to wonder if maybe she has a point, she wants to believe Ken’s changed but the name Wendy Crozier just brings back nightmares.

Q: Will Deirdre let Wendy come between them again or fight to keep Ken?

Anne: Ken and Deirdre have been through so much together she’s determined not to let Wendy come between them like she did 20 years ago. She doesn’t trust Wendy and she makes it clear to Ken that she’ll be watching them like a hawk.

Q: If Deirdre and Ken were to split up over Wendy would that be the final nail in the coffin for their marriage?

Anne: She makes it clear to Ken that if anything goes on with Wendy they’ll be done with for good!

Q: Do you think Ken and Deirdre can ever just be happy together and stop letting their eyes wander?

Anne: At the heart of it Ken and Deirdre are destined to be together, they’ve been through so much but whether they actually ever realise that is another thing though!

Q: Can you see Deirdre launching herself into a classic Corrie cat-fight with Wendy?

Anne: Well Wendy pushes all Deirdre’s buttons so maybe she’s not too old for a catfight on the cobbles just yet!

Q: What does the future hold for Ken and Deirdre?

Anne: Who knows, whatever the writers come up with next although I’m sure it will never be plain sailing for Ken and Deirdre!

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Coronation Street has highest rated show in 1 year

Coronation Street had it's highest rated show in 13 months on Friday night, as over 9 Million Viewers tuned in, to find out whether Maria had cancer.

The show pulled in 8.45m at 7.30pm, and a respectable 229k on ITV1+1 at 8.30pm, as Maria got ready for the results of her lump.

Over 4,500 tweets were posted to Twitter in the hashtag '#corrie' and @samiaghadie's followers increased by 10,000 in half an hour, also @itvcorrie gained a wonderful 3,220 in the whole half an hour.

The 2nd instalment had an amazing 9.02m viewers as Maria kissed Marcus, and a whopping 510k on ITV1 +1 at 9.30pm, over 850 tweets were posted in the time slot, and another 2,400 followed @samiaghadie, and 350 to @itvcorrie.

We also saw Maria, Marcus, Sean, Samia Ghadie, and #corrie trending worldwide, and 'Happy Birthday Eileen' went to top UK Trend at 7.46pm. 

Corrie had its highest audience in 13 months, since 12.5m tuned in to see Becky's exit, and 15.23m to say a farewell to Betty.


These ratings have been supplied by BARB and ITV Officials.

(ITV2's Omnibus has 1.23m)

Alex Ferguson meets Coronation Street Stars

Sir Alex Ferguson met a whole new bunch of noisy neighbours in Manchester on Wednesday night.The Manchester United boss posed for pictures with stars from Coronation Street at the launch of 47 King St West restaurant.Actors Sam Aston, Michael Le Vell and Andy Whyment - better known as Chesney, Kevin and Kirk - looked pleased to see the Scot.

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Stormy Weather ahead in Coronation Street

STORMY WEATHER AHEAD

As the dark nights draw in and the residents of Weatherfield bid farewell to the summer, storm clouds are gathering for some of Corrie’s best loved couples.

The cobbles are set to be rocked by some devastating developments, with trouble on the horizon for these five sets of star-crossed lovers...

Tina and Tommy

Ever since Tina agreed to act as surrogate for Izzy and Gary a strain has been put on her relationship with Tommy. Despite Tina’s actions solving their debt crisis Tommy has struggled to come to terms with the thought of Tina carrying someone else’s baby. In the coming months that possibility becomes reality and as news of Tina’s pregnancy spreads can Tommy deal with the inevitable questions and problems this unusual situation will create?

Marcus and Maria

When Maria had her breast cancer scare the first person she turned to was gay best friend Marcus, and when she was given the all clear the celebrations took an unexpected turn when the pair found themselves in a passionate embrace. Desperate to put the kiss down as a mistake the couple do their best to move on with their respective partners - but is it easy as that or have they got genuine feelings for each other?

Leanne and Nick

Life has settled down for Nick and Leanne as they try to make a stable home for young Simon and Nick is thrilled when Leanne finally gets her divorce papers through. But it soon becomes clear that Leanne doesn’t share his delight. When Leanne’s sister and Nick’s jealous ex-squeeze Eva discovers that there may be trouble in paradise she hatches a plan to make it work in her favour - is this the end for Nick and Leanne?

Kirsty and Tyrone

Tyrone had hoped that the arrival of baby Ruby would mean the end of Kirsty’s temper and the abuse that she has been dishing out for months now. But after the initial period of calm evil Kirsty is back and this time she means business. Having registered Ruby’s birth without putting Tyrone’s name on the birth certificate Kirtsy has the upper hand, Tyrone knows that if he walks out he will never see his daughter again, but can he stay with a woman who makes him fear for his life?

Michelle and Steve

On/off lovers Steve and Michelle have had to battle their fare share of problems as they try to make a go of their relationship second time around. But with toxic cougar Tracy determined to make life difficult by dating Michelle’ son Ryan, and Steve desperate to get shut of his ex wife once and for all, has he taken his eye off the ball with Michelle? In typical Steve style he is bound to mess up again and with Rob Donovan waiting in the wings could Steve be unlucky in love once more?

Can all these couples weather the storm? Find out, only by watching Corrie this Autumn!

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Deidre catches Ken, and WAR in the Bistro.

WHAT HAS SHE SEEN?

  Ken caught kissing Wendy?

Well, we saw Ken getting all saucy with Wendy when he met her at a school meeting with Brian, and he's been obsessed ever since. Now he knows Wendy is single, will Ken get his meat.. or will Deidre catch him? We know the answers....

BREAKFAST WARS!

Nick attacked by a spoon?

Mary's opening Roy's rolls in the evening, so Nick decides to open the Bistro on a morning, taking eachother's customers Mary wacks Nick with a SPOON! The war continues, but who will back down first?

Corrie airs these scenes 8th October 2012 - 13th October 2012.

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