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Here's your guide to what is coming up in Coronation Street from 27th June - 1st July 2022.

1. Toyah struggles to cope

01_07_coro_toyah_protest_02 — , Mary Taylor [PATTI CLARE], Brian Packham [PETER GUNN], Nina and Asha Alahan [TANISHA GOREY] join Toyah Batterbsy [GEORGIA TAYLOR] and the gang of seasoned protestors she’s mobilised, and successfully block in the council bin wagon on Victoria Street. Toyah leaps into the cab of the bin wagon much to Leanne’s dismay. A man picks his way through the protest group and clambers into the cab next to her. Toyah’s gobsmacked to see it’s her ex-boyfriend, Spider Nugent [MARTIN HANCOCK]. Picture contact - David.crook@itv.com Photographer - Danielle Baguley This photograph is (C) ITV Plc and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. Once made available by ITV plc Picture Desk, this photograph can be reproduced once only up until the transmission [TX] date and no reproduction fee will be charged. Any subsequent usage may incur a fee. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures/terms" classes=""] Toyah throws herself into a protest in Coronation Street (ITV)

Wanting to start repaying the money stepsister Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson) put up for her legal bills, Toyah goes back to work at Underworld next week. But as she snaps at customers on the phone, Jo Lafoe warns Sarah Barlow (Tina O'Brien) that it's not a good look to employ someone on a murder charge.

As a distraction, Toyah begins a protest against waste incineration. She's still not happy with Leanne's lack of faith in her, but the latter refuses to back off and wants to help Toyah with her plans. Toyah then invites her to the protest, and the group manage to block the council bin wagon, before Toyah leaps into the cab of the wagon. It's at this point that she's in for a shock...

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2. Spider is back!

01_07_coro_toyah_protest_04 — , Mary Taylor [PATTI CLARE], Brian Packham [PETER GUNN], Nina and Asha Alahan [TANISHA GOREY] join Toyah Batterbsy [GEORGIA TAYLOR] and the gang of seasoned protestors sheÕs mobilised, and successfully block in the council bin wagon on Victoria Street. Toyah leaps into the cab of the bin wagon much to LeanneÕs dismay. A man picks his way through the protest group and clambers into the cab next to her. ToyahÕs gobsmacked to see itÕs her ex-boyfriend, Spider Nugent [MARTIN HANCOCK]. Picture contact - David.crook@itv.com Photographer - Danielle Baguley This photograph is (C) ITV Plc and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. Once made available by ITV plc Picture Desk, this photograph can be reproduced once only up until the transmission [TX] date and no reproduction fee will be charged. Any subsequent usage may incur a fee. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures/terms" classes=""] Toyah is stunned to see Spider (ITV)

Suddenly, a man jumps into the vehicle next to Toyah - and it's none other than her ex-boyfriend, Spider! She's gobsmacked by his arrival, but they soon reminisce and start catching up on each other's lives. Toyah then breaks down about Imran and invites Spider to stay over.

But what exactly brings him back to the cobbles after almost 20 years away? Will he bring an update on his auntie Emily Bishop (Eileen Derbyshire)? And is Spider here to stay, or is this just a flying visit? We'll just have to wait and see!

3. Maria is trolled

Maria Connor (Samia Longchambon) refuses to hide away and hosts a press conference — Maria is targeted (ITV) ITV

Following the recent video of her that was posted online, Maria is stressed and bites Max Turner's (Paddy Bever) head off in the barbers. She's also suffering the moans of her neighbours over their unemptied bins, and when son Liam gets into a fight at school, Maria finds out there is another viral video going around - where her head has been placed on a naked woman.

Her husband Gary Windass (Mikey North) is furious, and when Maria goes ahead with a press conference he spots Jimmy, the refuse team leader, and pins him against the wall. Maria decides her new career isn't worth this trouble and decides to quit, but Sally Metcalfe (Sally Dynevor) tells her not to give up. What will Maria do next?

4. Peter vs Thorne - again!

29_06_coro_peter_thorne_02 — meets Peter Barlow [CHRIS GASCOYNE] in the pub and orders him not to undo all his skilled work and embrace the second chance he has to live. As Thorne gets into his car Peter can no longer contain his rage and angrily confronts him. Thorne locks himself in the car as Peter grabs one of his golf clubs and attacks the wing mirror. Thorne threatens to call the police but Peter’s past caring, refusing to let entitled people behave as they like. Swinging the club he shatters a window before Adam intervenes. Picture contact - David.crook@itv.com Photographer - Danielle Baguley This photograph is (C) ITV Plc and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. Once made available by ITV plc Picture Desk, this photograph can be reproduced once only up until the transmission [TX] date and no reproduction fee will be charged. Any subsequent usage may incur a fee. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures/terms" classes=""] Peter can't let go of his anger (ITV)

With Thorne having offered Peter a huge sum of money to put their war to rest, wife Carla (Alison King) advises him to take it. Son Simon (Alex Bain) agrees, and as Peter takes his words on board, Thorne spots their exchange. Peter later meets with nurse Tricia, and knowing she can't help further, he considers giving up his fight.

As they await the verdict from the GMC, Carla urges Peter to appreciate his health and concentrate on the future. Thorne also meets with Peter and gives him the same instruction - but Peter can't contain his rage. What will Peter do, and what is the decision from the GMC?

5. Stephen plays peacemaker

27_06_emm_audrey_gail_stephen_02 — bedside, with Gail Rodweel [HELEN WORTH] in tow, Stephen [TODD BOYCE] firmly warns her that if they donÕt patch things up, heÕll be on the first plane home. Will Audrey thaw towards Gail? Picture contact - David.crook@itv.com This photograph is (C) ITV Plc and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. Once made available by ITV plc Picture Desk, this photograph can be reproduced once only up until the transmission [TX] date and no reproduction fee will be charged. Any subsequent usage may incur a fee. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures/terms" classes=""] (ITV)

As Stephen apologises to Gail for blaming her for over what happened to Audrey, he tries to broker peace between the pair. At Audrey's hospital bedside, Stephen warns his mum that she must patch things up with Gail or he's leaving again.

Will Audrey agree to make amends? Whatever happens, Stephen later experiences a frisson of unexpected attraction with Elaine Jones (Paula Wilcox) as he thanks her for her recent help. Could romance be on the cards for the pair?

6. Frank's nasty side emerges

29_06_coro_sean_frank_02 — insistence that heÕs changed, Sean Tully [ANTONY COTTON] finishes with him. Picture contact - David.crook@itv.com This photograph is (C) ITV Plc and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. Once made available by ITV plc Picture Desk, this photograph can be reproduced once only up until the transmission [TX] date and no reproduction fee will be charged. Any subsequent usage may incur a fee. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures/terms" classes=""] (ITV)

Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce) has vowed to help George Shuttleworth (Tony Maudsley) expose his old school bully Frank, who is now dating Sean Tully (Antony Cotton). And next week, he declares the time has come. When George reveals that Frank once flushed his head down the loo for spilling water on him, Todd gets an idea and spills a drink on Frank - how will he react?

Later, George overhears Frank threatening someone over the phone and explains their past to Sean. Although Frank insists he's changed, Sean ends their relationship. Is that the end of the matter, and has Frank truly mended his awful ways?

7. Summer's holiday sparks body image concerns

EMBARGO 4 JAN 2022 WK 2 CORONATION STREET SUMMER — (ITV)

After deciding against her university plans, Summer agreed to go on holiday with new boyfriend Aaron. But she tells him she's not feeling confident enough to sunbathe in a bikini, so would be happier focusing on tourist attractions. Aaron senses her unease when they are given a free water sports session with their booking, and she confides that she's not comfortable with wearing a skin-tight wetsuit.

However, Summer later tells Aaron she wants to challenge herself with the water sports, and Aaron is pleased with her positive attitude. In private, though, the teen looks over her body and loathes her shape. Once again, she throws away her insulin - is she about to fall dangerously ill again?

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Laura Denby

Laura DenbyFreelance Writer

Laura Denby is a Freelance Soaps writer covering all the latest news in the Dales, Cobbles and East End for Radio Times. She's a soaps nerd with a love for comedy drama, and has also written for Digital Spy, Metro UK and Yahoo UK.