THE festive season on the cobbles is rarely quiet, and Christmas 2025 is set to deliver its usual mix of drama and heartbreak, with secrets, assaults, and a shock death dominating the headlines.

Coronation Street has delivered its share of shocking festive moments, from the beloved Hilda Ogden’s tearful farewell in 1987 (watched by 27 million viewers) to Kevin Webster learning Sally had cancer right as he planned to confess his affair in 2009.

This year, the cobbles are set for more drama with a brutal assault and a tragic death

The following plot points are expected to drive the drama on Weatherfield’s cobbles:

The Driscoll Family Assault

Tensions involving the Driscoll family, particularly the meddling matriarch Maggie Driscoll, will reach a breaking point over Christmas dinner.

The conflict will climax with a brutal assault near the Rovers Return, leaving someone badly hurt and the festive celebrations ruined.

Todd Grimshaw’s Danger

Todd is facing abuse from his boyfriend, Theo Silverton.

The storyline will intensify dramatically, culminating in a shock turn of events on New Year’s Eve as his desperation grows and the abuse is finally exposed.

A shocking death threatens the wedding of Debbie Webster and rocks the Webster family.

Debbie will be keeping a terrible secret related to the death, which jeopardises her future with Carl.

Becky’s Unravelling Web of Lies:

Becky Swain’s web of lies is rapidly unravelling as DI Costello improves in the hospital.

Carla Connor may uncover evidence that exposes Becky’s deception, particularly regarding Costello’s suspicious property purchase, potentially before the New Year.

When is Coronation Street on over Christmas? (TV Guide Schedule)

The schedule shifts around the festive specials on ITV1. All episodes will be available to stream first on ITVX from 7am on the day of broadcast.