Coronation Street unleashes a new chapter of Theo Silverton’s manipulation tonight – as he lies to Todd Grimshaw about people blaming him for Billy Mayhew’s death. With Todd so vulnerable, will he believe Theo’s malicious claim?

 

 

Controlling Theo has been fighting to save his relationship with Todd, who was ready to leave him before the recent road crash in Corriedale. Not for the first time, Theo has promised to change after months of abusing Todd behind closed doors – but viewers know that he’s not to be trusted.

In Thursday’s visit to the cobbles, there’s some welcome respite for Todd when Summer Spellman arrives at the flat.

Todd and Summer are united in their grief for Billy, who lost his life amid the crash chaos. And with Summer around, Theo has to be mindful of his behaviour to avoid arousing any further suspicion.

As Summer settles in, she asks if she can stay the night as she doesn’t want to be alone. Theo masks his true feelings by promising that she’s welcome for as long as she likes.

Once Summer is out of the room for a moment, though, Theo’s evil behaviour resurfaces as he tries to insinuate that Todd is facing a backlash over Billy’s demise.

“I hope you’re not blaming yourself,” Theo says, spitefully. “I know some people are blaming you – [saying] ‘Todd wanted to leave early.’

“But you weren’t to know what would happen, were you? Life is just a random series of meaningless events, innit?”

Todd is left troubled by Theo’s sly remark – will he take it as proof that his scheming partner hasn’t really changed? Or will he be tricked into thinking that friends and neighbours really do resent him for Billy’s death?

Billy was driving a minibus of guests home from Debbie Webster and Ronnie Bailey’s wedding when the crash happened. The passengers departed earlier than planned, as Todd had asked Billy for help with packing up his things and leaving Theo.

Theo made his way into the vehicle at the last second, thwarting Todd’s plan. After the crash, the villain dodged an opportunity to save Billy and ruthlessly left him to die.

“Hats off to Dan Brocklebank, who obviously shot his final scenes for this episode,” ITV soap boss Iain MacLeod said after the episode. “He was an amazing presence in the show, both on and off screen.

“So that was a big ending, but it’s also the beginning of us realising the true depths of depravity to which Theo might sink.”

Coronation Street unleashes a new chapter of Theo Silverton’s manipulation tonight – as he lies to Todd Grimshaw about people blaming him for Billy Mayhew’s death. With Todd so vulnerable, will he believe Theo’s malicious claim?

Controlling Theo has been fighting to save his relationship with Todd, who was ready to leave him before the recent road crash in Corriedale. Not for the first time, Theo has promised to change after months of abusing Todd behind closed doors – but viewers know that he’s not to be trusted.

In Thursday’s visit to the cobbles, there’s some welcome respite for Todd when Summer Spellman arrives at the flat.

Todd and Summer are united in their grief for Billy, who lost his life amid the crash chaos. And with Summer around, Theo has to be mindful of his behaviour to avoid arousing any further suspicion.

As Summer settles in, she asks if she can stay the night as she doesn’t want to be alone. Theo masks his true feelings by promising that she’s welcome for as long as she likes.

Once Summer is out of the room for a moment, though, Theo’s evil behaviour resurfaces as he tries to insinuate that Todd is facing a backlash over Billy’s demise.

“I hope you’re not blaming yourself,” Theo says, spitefully. “I know some people are blaming you – [saying] ‘Todd wanted to leave early.’

“But you weren’t to know what would happen, were you? Life is just a random series of meaningless events, innit?”

Todd is left troubled by Theo’s sly remark – will he take it as proof that his scheming partner hasn’t really changed? Or will he be tricked into thinking that friends and neighbours really do resent him for Billy’s death?

Billy was driving a minibus of guests home from Debbie Webster and Ronnie Bailey’s wedding when the crash happened. The passengers departed earlier than planned, as Todd had asked Billy for help with packing up his things and leaving Theo.

Theo made his way into the vehicle at the last second, thwarting Todd’s plan. After the crash, the villain dodged an opportunity to save Billy and ruthlessly left him to die.

“Hats off to Dan Brocklebank, who obviously shot his final scenes for this episode,” ITV soap boss Iain MacLeod said after the episode. “He was an amazing presence in the show, both on and off screen.

“So that was a big ending, but it’s also the beginning of us realising the true depths of depravity to which Theo might sink.”