Monday 27 July 2026 (UK Week of 20 July 2026)
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SARAH’S KILLER SECRET FINALLY CATCHES UP WITH HER
In this one strand episode Sarah has nowhere left to hide.
In the café, Kit tries to quiz McLaughlin about Theo’s murder case. McLaughlin gives nothing away but eyes Kit suspiciously.
Sure that Gary is about to be arrested Kit tells Sarah and she panics about her wedding outfit that forensics took away. Maria hears from Fiz that Kit believes Gary is going to be arrested.
But it soon becomes clear that the evidence is all pointing to Sarah and, as the Platt family finish filming a birthday video message for Audrey, the police arrive and arrest Sarah under suspicion of murder.
But has Gary escaped scot free? In Victoria Garden, Kit takes a call from Sarah at the station and does his best to reassure her.
Tuesday 28 July 2026
LISA FORCES KIT TO MAKE A CHOICE At the station, Sarah swears she’s innocent. In the office, Lisa tells Kit that not only is Sarah their prime suspect, but they reckon he was involved too. At the station, Lisa tells Kit that they’re charging Sarah with murder and if he values his career, he’ll stop trying to protect her.
BETSY CONFRONTS AN AWFUL TRUTH On the street, Brody rounds on Dylan for spreading lies about him and makes it clear that if he were in Betsy’s shoes he’d press charges with no hesitation. Meanwhile Ryan tells Dyan some home truths which make him question his part in what happened to Betsy.
GARY CAN’T KEEP HIS EMOTIONS IN CHECK Over breakfast, Maria confides in Gary that she’s worried sick the police will release Sarah and come after him instead. Gary assures her she’s panicking over nothing.
ELSEWHERE A courier calls at No.11 with a parcel for Christina. Deeply embarrassed, Christina admits to Todd that she’s still not got a grip on her spending. When George spies the parcel, Todd quickly covers for her and makes out it’s his but warns Christina that he won’t cover for her again and she shouldn’t be keeping secrets from George. Christina assures him she’s going to mend her ways.
Wednesday 29 July 2026
GARY CAN’T HIDE THE TRUTH FROM MARIA In the salon Maria clocks Sally’s screensaver which is a picture from Carla’s wedding. Examining it closer Maria is shocked when she sees Gary in the back of the shot and asks an unsuspecting Sally to send her the photo. Maria returns home and shows Gary the photo how will he explain that he can clearly be seen on the street, proving that he didn’t spend the entire evening at the builder’s yard as he’d have everyone believe.
THE SCALES FALL FROM DYLAN’S EYES Dylan visits Betsy and tells her that he now accepts that he’s responsible for her condition and he couldn’t be more sorry. When a police officer arrives to take Betsy’s statement, a terrified Dylan makes himself scarce.
SARAH MAKES HER CHOICE Todd confesses to a shocked Summer that he knows Sarah killed Theo but assures her that he didn’t know at the time Summer was being questioned. Meanwhile Kit tries to persuade Sarah to tell the truth about Gary’s involvement. Will she agree? Having seen Gary and Maria enjoying a family meal Kit tears a strip off Gary for playing happy families whilst Sarah rots in prison. Gary feels wretched.
ELSEWHERE At No.11, Todd confides in Summer that Christina is still spending money she hasn’t got and hiding the fact from George. Summer warns Todd it could all end in disaster.
In the Rovers, Ollie reveals that he's been offered a job in Brighton. Masking her feelings, Lauren tells him it’s a great opportunity and he should go for it.
Thursday 30 July 2026
MARIA CONSIDERS THROWING GARY TO THE WOLVES A struggling Kit is finding parenting Harry a challenge and is pleased when Adam steps in to diffuse a situation in the cafe. Adam offers to help where he can. Meanwhile Maria is putting on a front for the boys but makes it clear to Gary that he has given her no choice and she’ll have to retract the statement she gave the police providing him with a false alibi. Can Gary get her to reconsider? Gary begs Maria to give him another chance and swears that he loves her, not Sarah. Maria’s conflicted and resolves to talk to Sarah.
TODD REALISES MONEY DOESN’T BUY YOU HAPPINESS Todd confides in James that he plans to give Theo’s life insurance away. Christina tells a skint George that she is sure their luck is about to change as Todd will be giving George a share of the life insurance, but has she jumped the gun? In the Rovers, Todd and Summer reveal that they’ve booked flights to Thailand for tomorrow and they’re going to visit Eileen and Jason.
RYAN TALKS LAUREN DOWN Lauren visits Betsy to find her struggling with her physio exercises. When Betsy admits she needs the loo, Lauren has to escort her. Betsy’s deeply embarrassed.
ELSEWHERE Ben answers a call on Ollie’s phone from the restaurant in Brighton informing him that Ollie’s missed the boat and they’ve already filled the job. Leanne offers Ollie the job of chef at Speed Daal and he gratefully accepts.
Friday 31 July 2026
SARAH ADMITS TO EVERYTHING - WILL SHE PROTECT GARY
Maria visits Sarah and rails at her for involving Gary in Theo’s death. Sarah finally decides to come clean to a shocked Lisa about killing Theo - but will she drag Gary under the bus with her?
Kit is shocked when Sarah reveals it was Jodie who attacked her.
Maria struggles to cope with what Gary’s involvement means for her and her family.
Shona and David’s joy at discovering that Harper can come home from hospital is short lived when news of Sarah’s admission reaches them.
Meanwhile Nick, Toyah and Leanne find out that Sam is also being discharged but Nick worries what effect it might have on him when he finds out his Aunty Sarah has been charged with murder.
