Plus, Daisy gets a warning, Tim lies to Faye, and Beth has a meeting behind Kirk’s back.

By Laura Denby

Published: Tuesday, 07 March 2023 at 12:00 am


This article includes discussions of stalking that some readers may find distressing.

Stephen Reid (Todd Boyce) continues to toy with Carla Barlow (Alison King) next week, and she could be left in deeper peril than ever. Meanwhile, Daisy Midgeley (Charlotte Jordan) meets the sister of her stalker Justin (Andrew Still), who gives her a strong warning.

Adam Barlow (Sam Robertson) considers helping criminal Damon Hay (Ciarán Griffiths), while Tim Metcalfe (Joe Duttine) betrays daughter Faye Windass (Ellie Leach) and Sarah Barlow (Tina O’Brien) plans to take action for brother Nick Tilsley (Ben Price).

Beth Sutherland (Lisa George) heads off to meet a man who is not her husband, and Evelyn Plummer (Maureen Lipman) is grumpy about her special day.

Read on for all your Coronation Street spoilers from 13th-17th March 2023.

7 Coronation Street spoilers next week

1. Stephen ups the stakes with Carla

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Stephen watches Carla sleep in Coronation Street.
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Carla’s week begins on a stressful note as she worries about being sent to prison over driving the uninsured van, but husband Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne) promises that won’t happen. Sarah is later surprised when Carla agrees to a staff bonus once they’ve bagged the American deal, just as dangerous Stephen makes another furtive call to Rufus.

Still oblivious that she’s being drugged, Carla pays a visit to Dr Gaddas (Christine Mackie), where she describes her ‘episodes’ and how each one leaves her feeling like she’s tripping on drugs. Dr Gaddas prescribes diazepam and later, Carla is stunned when Stephen reminds her that she must be on top form as the American clients arrive. She can’t believe his nerve, and takes charge by ordering Stephen to make the tea.

Angry over being belittled, Stephen double doses Carla’s drink with LSD, and as the substance kicks in during the meeting, Carla’s behaviour becomes erratic. The girls celebrate the American deal after the clients have gone, but they’re interrupted by Carla looking worse for wear who orders them all out of her factory. The girls are dumbstruck while Stephen smiles smugly, pleased with his scheming.

The following day, Carla feels better and heads back to work. She assures Peter and Stephen that the previous day was a blip — but as she makes a drink, she smashes a mug and cuts her finger. Struggling to cope, Carla agrees that she needs to see the doctor again. Dr Gaddas suggests that Carla takes an extended break and goes back on her antipsychotic drugs. Meanwhile, Stephen has swiped Carla’s keys and lets himself into her flat. Checking Carla is asleep, he drops her keys back in her bag and heads into the kitchen to turn on the grill. Will a fire break out, and how much danger has Stephen put Carla and Peter in?

2. Daisy receives a chilling warning

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Daisy and Jenny meet Karen in Coronation Street.
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Daniel Osbourne (Rob Mallard) attempts to put things right with fiancée Daisy after his less than supportive behaviour, but there are more pressing issues when Daisy finds stalker Justin lurking outside. She declares that she’s had enough and starts filming him on her phone in a bid to show him what his actions feel like. In the Rovers, Jenny Connor (Sally Ann Matthews) and Glenda Shuttleworth (Jodie Prenger) watch the livestream in horror. Meanwhile, Justin hurries away and later, his sister calls in at the pub and warns Daisy that this isn’t the first time Justin has become obsessed with someone.

Justin’s sister warns her that she must watch herself as he’s dangerous, and as the week continues, Daisy spots his van and suffers a panic attack. Ryan Connor (Ryan Prescott) tries to calm her down, and Daisy opens up about the fact that she’s constantly looking over her shoulder. As she tries to focus on the wedding, telling Daniel that it’s only the florist that isn’t sorted, Daisy bites the bullet and asks Tracy McDonald (Kate Ford) to do the wedding flowers. Tracy agrees, only if she and daughter Amy (Elle Mulvaney) can be bridesmaids. Will Daisy concede? And what will Justin do next as she remains terrified?

3. Adam wants to help Damon

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Dee Dee is not happy to see Damon meeting with Adam.
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Adam tells Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson) and Peter that he’s worried about his business, and this soon leads him to take surprising action. When Dee Dee Bailey (Channique Sterling-Brown) finds Adam chatting to Damon at the solicitors’ office, she’s horrified. She informs Adam that Damon has made Nick’s life a misery, and orders him to leave.