Christmas in soapland is usually full of drama.
But Coronation Street's boss has already promised a "jolly' festive period for the residents of Weatherfield.
Though that doesn't mean it will be plain sailing.
Viewers of the ITV soap will see Sarah round up the warring Platts and the Barlows for a joint family Christmas.
But as the two families trade insults, Sarah wonders what she’s let herself in for.
At number 9 as Tyrone and Evelyn prepare their Christmas dinner for two, they’re interrupted by the arrival of Fiz with the girls.
Tyrone’s thrilled to realise she cancelled the holiday, even if it does mean spending the day with her new man Phill.
But with a rescued pigeon, Phill’s visit to his mum and an ill-timed kiss from Tyrone it looks unlikely that there will be peace and goodwill.
Also on the cobbles, having read Seb’s letter for Abi, Kevin pulls out all the stops for his new wife.
As Abi thanks Kevin for the best Christmas present ever, he reveals it was actually Seb who was behind it.
Sadly after Seb's tragic death Nina explains to Asha how she’s suffering from anxiety and lives in constant fear that something bad will happen to the people she loves.
In a touching moment Asha suggests they sync their phones so she’ll always know where she is.
Coronation Street will air on Christmas Day at 8pm for an hour and Boxing Day at 7.30pm for half an hour.
But for those who don't want to wait, the Christmas Day and Boxing Day episodes of Corrie will drop at 7am on the day they are due to air.
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