This podcast covers episodes 11,143 to 11,150. Jenny and Daisy put in their ill-gotten bid for the Rovers only to discover they have some stiff competition for the keys. Carla learns of the depths of Peter’s depression but her solution is a Christmas present that will have enormous consequences on their relationship. Roy and Cassie do a Thelma and Louise as they drive off to track down a present for Evelyn in a car that Cassie has stolen from Kev’s garage. When Paul fails to show up for family Christmas, Gemma panics that he’s taken a fall and sends an unprepared Chesney off to investigate. Stu fails to predict how Eliza will take the utter abandonment from her father and attempts to put matters right. Ed runs Tony’s patience to its absolute limit and his family soon discovers exactly how far below rock bottom he has sunk. PC Tinker is bent again. Sean wears his Pause sweater again. Billy forgets his job again.

This podcast covers episodes 11,139 to 11,142. Who can predict what will happen when a bearded Tim lures Peter into a session in the hot tub? Ryan makes preparations to leave Weatherfield for Glasgow with Crystal, not that anyone seems to care or notice. The Platts assemble at the Bistro for Gail’s emergency summit, but Lily’s Nice Box idea may uncover more bad points than good. Ed is back hiding his money woes and putting all his hopes, and his future, on the back of a horse. Cassie gives Roy a gift idea for Evelyn after hearing that she has a special Christmas surprise for him. Daisy believes that the key to Stephen’s finances is hidden in his journal and is desperate to prise it from Audrey. Tony’s patience finally runs out. Nick has good posture. Sam is very disappointed.

This podcast covers episodes 11,133 to 11,138. Evelyn and Tyrone are at risk when Terry turns violent in his attempts to get his cockapoo back. Audrey becomes obsessed when the police return Stephen’s personal effects, including his journal. Stu’s private investigator comes up with the goods when she discovers worrying facts about Dom’s life in Germany. Daniel goes full steam ahead with plans to buy the Rovers and for Daisy to adopt Bertie, while she feels guilted into making a devastating confession. Frankie is high maintenance. Cassie can’t follow simple instructions. Crystal says some things.

This podcast covers episodes 11,127 to 11,132. Following Bernie’s sentencing, Gemma furiously tracks down Big Garth and winds up further in the Social Services’ bad books. With Hope’s birthday coming up, Cassie is keen to celebrate but is caught by surprise when Hope decides that she’s not invited to the party. Racist Kelly sets some tongues a-wagging when she gets a beautiful new necklace that she claims came from her new beau. Isla has a confession to make to Nina who is already struggling to deal with Nina’s possessiveness. Stu is crushed when Eliza announces that she’ll be spending Christmas with Dom and his parents. Simon stumbles upon video evidence of Ryan and Daisy’s secret affair and wastes no time in bringing an already suspicious Daniel up to speed. Sam says it with book tokens. Evelyn is in disguise. Chesney just wants a cuppa in peace.

This podcast covers episodes 11,121 to 11,126. Tensions brew at the Bailey house when Ed’s dad arrives in a critical mood, looking for a loan to help out his food truck business. George sees signs of Liam being bullied and offers advice from his own experiences with Frank the Wank. After the theft of his vapes last week, Simon seeks sanctuary in booze which sets Peter’s alarm bells ringing. Racist Kelly causes all sorts of commotion when she buys Max an expensive watch. Nina and Asha are their own worst enemies when both pretend that they are satisfied with the other spending time with other people. Ryan’s relationship with Crystal is developing when he gets a call with an intriguing job offer. As they prepare for their early Christmas celebration, Gemma is once more concerned when Joseph complains of feeling ill. Debbie is peckish. Brian loses his scarf. Billy’s jumper has Jesus on.

This podcast covers episodes 11,115 to 11,120. Amy remains resolute as she is questioned about last week’s incident at the nightclub and becomes closer to a supportive Aadi. Mason pulls a knife on Liam as his campaign of bullying intensifies. Ed’s financial woes deepen as he struggles to pay Tony's wages and his fake credit card is canceled. Before returning to work, Beth and Sean strike a hard bargain with a desperate Carla. Glenda starts a protest group aiming to prevent the conversion of the Rovers into flats. Joel has bad news for Bernie regarding the date of her sentencing. Peter loses his rag when Simon has his merchandise stolen and takes out his temper on Eileen’s front door. Dylan is Cathy. Craig is demoted. Norris’s credit score takes a hit.

This podcast covers episodes 11,109 to 11,114. Bernie finds it difficult to shake the charges against her while Paul picks a new voice. Nina is jealous when Asha becomes besotted with her new co-worker. Audrey gives David and Maria an ultimatum when she decides to sell the barbers. Mason pressures Dylan to sell vapes to the kids at school to repay a supposed debt. Brian is shocked to discover a new twist in the Rovers renovation storyline. Ed scrambles to find money for Glory’s Christmas present. Amy talks with the woman from the drop-in centre which leads her to realize she hasn’t dealt with her own trauma. Summer travels faster than light. Kirk gets a haircut. Max bins the weasel.

This podcast covers episodes 11,103 to 11,108. Carla is back from Spain without a business deal and struggles to juggle her failing factory and her failing relationship with Peter. Dylan realizes that he made the wrong decision in dumping Liam when his friendship with Mason takes a disturbing turn. Daisy comes to terms with decisions being made for her while Ryan is surprised to see the return of a face from his past. Stu does his best to find someone remotely interested in hearing about his issues with Dom and Eliza. Amy throws herself into her charity work and is saddened when she fails to take the opportunity to help someone. Paul’s cough gives cause for concern and results in news that will send shockwaves through his group of friends and family. Summer’s eyes burn. Sarah regrets Milan. Sally is a scab.

This podcast covers episodes 11,091 to 11,102. Michael attempts to make amends with Sarah by offering the money his dad gave him to repay Stephen’s thievery. Sam rekindles his relationship with Hope, but seems distant when she wants to talk about Natasha. Tensions are still running high between Peter and Audrey until Ken intervenes. Paramedic-in-training Asha, enthuses about her new workmate while Aadi and Courtney reach a fork in the road. Steve whisks Tim away on a fishing trip to take his mind off Stephen. With money tight due to the pub being closed, Sean encourages Dylan to find a job. When the PI’s search draws a blank, Stu obsesses about the quality of care Dom is providing Eliza. Ryan invites Daisy to a secret overnight rendezvous at a hotel while Daniel’s suspicions put him in an investigative mood. Eileen’s working nights. Darren is oddly smug. Max cleans Sally’s fridge.

In a COVID twist, only one of us is able to record the podcast tonight, but can you guess which one? We quickly rush through our preamble to welcome a new Friend of the Podcast, and maintain an arbitrary record that only means anything to one of us, again, can you guess which one, and then it's off for a lie-down. Apologies, Corrie was decent this week and we'll summarize it real quick next week all going well.