Coronation Street returns to screens on Sunday July 26 after a period of schedule disruption caused by coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The usual Monday-to-Friday pattern resumed this week, but the next episode airs on a rare Sunday at 8:30pm on ITV and from 7am on ITVX and YouTube.
Schedule Changes and Soap Power Hour
The ITV soap has been airing half-hour episodes each weeknight since January, when a new 'soap power hour' was introduced. The network said at the time that the change was because 'viewing habits continue to change'. Coronation Street airs at 8:30pm, following Emmerdale at 8pm.
Spoilers for the Week Ahead
After learning from DC Kit Green that Jodie Ramsey attacked Sarah Platt, an angry Shona Platt confronts her sister demanding answers. Later, they visit Sarah in hospital, who tells them about Jodie's trinket box. Lily later sneaks downstairs, finds the box, and opens it.
Sam Blakeman returns home from hospital, where Leanne, Nick, and Toyah fuss over him. He is troubled when Leanne reveals she has a new boyfriend, Idris Nazir, and later introduces them at Speed Dhal.
David and Shona arrive home with Harper to a surprise welcome party. Jodie arrives and announces she has confessed to the police about the assault on Sarah, asking to move back in while awaiting court. Lily quizzes Jodie about the trinket box. Bethany visits Sarah in prison and updates her on Jodie's confession.
Sam is upset when David won't let him hold Harper, later confiding in Idris. Idris shares his own teenage anxieties, and Sam feels better. David and Shona confront Jodie about the trinket box's contents. Jodie later stops boys bullying Harry Platt at the precinct, taking a picture of the bullies.
How to Watch
Coronation Street airs weeknights at 8:30pm on ITV1 and STV, with episodes available from 7am on ITVX and STV Player.
