{"id":36803,"date":"2023-09-13T12:41:36","date_gmt":"2023-09-13T10:41:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1888756"},"modified":"2023-09-13T15:32:37","modified_gmt":"2023-09-13T13:32:37","slug":"coronation-street-fans-can-watch-with-killer-stephen-as-fate-is-decided","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/coronation-street-fans-can-watch-with-killer-stephen-as-fate-is-decided\/","title":{"rendered":"Coronation Street fans can watch with killer Stephen as fate is decided"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"> Do you have what it takes to face Weatherfield&#8217;s biggest villain? <\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Katelyn Mensah\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Wednesday, 13 September 2023 at 10:41 AM<\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body> <p>Coronation Street fans are in for a treat as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tag\/itv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ITV<\/a> has announced an event \u201cof a lifetime\u201d, giving fans the chance to watch a storyline unravel in front of their very eyes \u2013 and not just on a screen.<\/p>\n<p>The Coronation Street Experience gives fans the opportunity to catch a crucial, nail-biting episode with Stephen Reid (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/people\/todd-boyce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Todd Boyce<\/a>), while in the room with him.<\/p>\n<p>On <strong>Friday 13th<\/strong> <strong>October<\/strong>, guests will be able to take a seat in the viewing room alongside Stephen and will get to watch live with the rest of the nation to discover if he will escape justice or finally pay for his crimes.<\/p> <p>Those in attendance will also get the chance to join a Q&amp;A session with Boyce, offering a unique behind the scenes experience of what it\u2019s like to be Corrie\u2019s latest villain.<\/p>\n<p>Premium ticket holders will also get the chance to meet Boyce for a chat and photo behind the bar.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets for the experience are on sale from today at <a href=\"http:\/\/coronationstreetexperience.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">coronationstreetexperience.co.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/soaps\/coronation-street\/coronation-street-dee-dee-love-interest-newsupdate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Coronation Street casts love interest for Dee-Dee Bailey<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/soaps\/coronation-street\/coronation-street-nicole-barber-lane-guest-role-newsupdate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Coronation Street casts Hollyoaks icon in new guest role<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/drama\/the-inheritance-channel-5-trailer-cast-exclusive-newsupdate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Coronation Street and Emmerdale stars in trailer for The Inheritance<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Stephen Reid\u2019s first introduction to the cobbles was in 1996, before he left in 1997, and he returned again in the 2000s. He made another return in 2022 and has been causing trouble ever since.<\/p>\n<p>During his latest run, Stephen began embezzling money from his wife Gabrielle\u2019s company to pay his debts. He returned to Weatherfield to care for Audrey and kept up the act that he was a successful businessman, but was soon found out by Leo Thompkins (Joe Frost).<\/p>\n<p>In a heated confrontation, Stephen murdered Leo and hid the money. However, his misdeeds are beginning to haunt him, as the police have discovered Leo\u2019s body in a new building site.<\/p>\n<p>Will Stephen\u2019s past catch up to him, or will he continue to be a free man?<\/p>\n<div class=\"image-handler__container image-handler__container--aspect\" style=\"padding-bottom: calc(100% \/ 1.501210653753);\"> <picture> <source media=\"(max-width: 320px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/coronation-street-stephen-0833dbc.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/coronation-street-stephen-0833dbc.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=599%2C399 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(max-width: 320px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/coronation-street-stephen-0833dbc.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/coronation-street-stephen-0833dbc.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=599%2C399 2x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <source media=\"(max-width: 375px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/coronation-street-stephen-0833dbc.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=354%2C236\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(max-width: 375px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/coronation-street-stephen-0833dbc.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=354%2C236\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <source media=\"(max-width: 425px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/coronation-street-stephen-0833dbc.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=404%2C269\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(max-width: 425px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/coronation-street-stephen-0833dbc.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=404%2C269\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <source media=\"(max-width: 589px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/coronation-street-stephen-0833dbc.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C369\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(max-width: 589px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/coronation-street-stephen-0833dbc.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C369\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 992px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/coronation-street-stephen-0833dbc.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 992px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/coronation-street-stephen-0833dbc.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/coronation-street-stephen-0833dbc.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=407%2C271\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/coronation-street-stephen-0833dbc.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=407%2C271\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 590px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/coronation-street-stephen-0833dbc.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 590px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/coronation-street-stephen-0833dbc.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <img class=\"wp-image-1848033 align size-landscape_thumbnail image-handler__image image-handler__image--aspect no-wrap js-lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/coronation-street-stephen-0833dbc.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" alt=\"Todd Boyce as Stephen Reid in Coronation Street wearing a suit, looking concerned\" title=\"coronation-street-stephen\"\/>\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><div class=\"caption-hold\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-copy\"><i class=\"icon-arrow icon-camera-circle\"\/> Todd Boyce as Stephen Reid in Coronation Street.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"im-image-caption\"> <i>ITV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ahead of the experience, actor Boyce said: \u201cI can\u2019t wait to watch our fans watch me, with me, as my storyline heads towards one of its biggest moments yet!<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cThat said, I\u2019m slightly nervous at their reaction \u2013 they all know what Stephen\u2019s been up to. I\u2019m just hoping Sharon is as good a bodyguard as I know she will be a host!?\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">ITV\u2019s controller of global brand licensing (UK)<strong>, <\/strong>James Penfold, added:<strong>\u00a0 <\/strong>\u201cWe know the viewers want the chance to connect more closely with our programmes, and at Corrie our new visitor centre gives us the opportunity to do just that.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cIt\u2019s exciting for all of us to be able to give fans the chance to experience something unique. This event is the start of a series of special evenings which we hope will not only give fans memories for a lifetime, it will also give our cast and crew the chance to meet the people who make the show what it is: our viewers.\u201d<\/p> <div class=\"brightcove embed\"> <div class=\"embed__intrinsic\"> <div class=\"brightcove__player vjs-playlist-player-container\"> <video data-video-id=\"6336749806112\" data-account=\"69912529001\" data-player=\"ByeOf0VZEl\" data-embed=\"default\" data-application-id=\"\" controls=\"\" class=\"video-js\"> <\/video> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<script src=\"\/\/players.brightcove.net\/69912529001\/ByeOf0VZEl_default\/index.min.js\"\/> <p><strong>Coronation Street airs weeknights on ITV. 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