Coronation Street 's 60 anniversary week will finally see Yasmeen Nazir's attempted murder trial reach its verdict.
Yasmeen (Shelley King's) harrowing storyline as she was abused by husband Geoff Metcalfe (Ian Bartholomew) gripped the nation and shone a light on am issue which only got more prevalent during the pandemic.
As the pandemic forced the storyline to be delayed, viewers have been left on tenterhooks wondering if justice will be served for Yasmeen or whether the nightmare is only just beginning for her and loyal granddaughter Alya.
Meanwhile, the soap has teased two characters battle to keep a shameful secret that will ruin their lives and those around them.
Secrets never stay secret for long on the cobbles, and as the anniversary week progresses, the web of lies and deceit they have weaved threatens to destroy them.
Plus, desperate Coronation Street residents are forced to unite together to save their home as villain Ray Crosby has purchased most of the homes and businesses in the area with a horror plan.
Bulldozers arrive as Ray prepares to flatten the lot to make way for his plans - who will be able to stop him?
Joanna Lumley kicks off proceedings with a congratulatory message to the show's cast, crew and creators played out on Sunday.
More messages from famous fans, charities, cast members and viewers will be revealed each day to mark being one step closer to the anniversary week of sensational storylines and special programmes.
Salford-born Tony Warren debuted the soap on ITV, and more than 10,000 episodes later, the Guinness World Record-holding show has seen 57 births, 146 deaths and 131 weddings alongside affairs, murders, secrets and lies.
Average viewing figures still top 7 million per episodes, and Corrie has been sold to 135 countries worldwide.
* Coronation Street airs Mondays and Wednesdays at 7.30pm and 8.30pm and Fridays for an hour at 7.30pm on ITV
