Christmas on Corrie: ALL the drama, times and spoilers!

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by Tess Lamacraft |
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Want to know EXACTLY what to expect from Coronation Street's 2017 Christmas episode? Well you've come to the right place...

Christmas in soapland is never dull, but this year the folk in Weatherfield face one of their most dramatic Christmases EVER.

From shock revelations that leave lives hanging in the balance, to exes reuniting and the dramatic return of ice-queen Carla, this is what you can expect from Christmas 2017 on the cobbles…

Is there a 2017 Coronation Street Christmas trailer?

Yes, as luck would have it, Corrie's Christmas 2017 trailer has just landed... and it's TERRIFYING!

Corrie Christmas spoilers 2017

CARLA’S BACK BUT WHAT SECRET IS SHE HIDING?

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After disappearing into the sunset for a new life in Devon following her disastrous non- wedding to Nick Tilsley (oh…and nearly killing poor Kathy in that car crash), Carla returns to Weatherfield. HURRAY! We've certainly missed her scowly pout and catty put-downs.The ice-queen returns after Aidan gets in touch, desperate for her help in resurrecting Underworld from the ashes.

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The ice-queen returns after Aidan gets in touch, desperate for her help in resurrecting Underworld from the ashes.

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Will Carla hop on board and help bank roll the knicker-stitching empire that she once ruled with a rod of iron?!

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Her best friend Roy is delighted to have her back on the cobbles and immediately suggests she move in with him, but it soon becomes clear the ballsy businesswoman is hiding a big secret that only Roy knows about!

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What is she keeping from her nearest and dearest? And how will it impact on their lives?

Want more insights on Carla's return to Corrie? Then have a read of this.

REVENGE! BILLY’S LEFT FIGHTING FOR HIS LIFE!

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When Peter discovers that vicar Billy was responsible for the death of his twin sister, Susan Barlow, he's absolutely shell-shocked.

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Billy makes the bombshell confession to Peter following a nasty fight outside the courtroom which leaves the vicar bleeding heavily. As he starts losing consciousness, Todd's other half blurts out the awful truth to Peter whose disbelief soon turns to raging fury.

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Peter bundles Billy into the back of his car and drives to a cliff edge where he reverses right up to the edge and opens the boot. As the vehicle teeters on a knife-edge, Billy is left praying for his life but a furious Peter retaliates by hissing back at least his death will be quicker than his sister Susan's!

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Will a vengeful Peter let Billy plunge to his death? And what will Adam do when he discovers it was the mild-mannered vicar who killed his mum?

ADAM IS DISCOVERED UNCONSCIOUS

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When news filters back to Adam that it was Billy who killed his mum Susan in the hit and run all those years ago, the budding lawyer is absolutely shell-shocked. Determined to see justice done, he says he's going straight to the police but when Peter pleads with him not to, (knowing what he's already done to Billy), a devastated Adam turns to booze and begins knocking back painkillers!

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When Daniel returns home he's horrified to see his flatmate lying unconscious in a heap in on the floor. He calls for help but is it too late?

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Will Adam pull through and if so, what revenge will he have in store for Billy? If Peter hasn't already finished off the vicar, Adam is sure to be next in line!

REUNITED! TRACY AND STEVE END UP KISSING!

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Steve's amused when his mischievous ex whips out a hip-flask at the church Christmas carol concert to help liven things up!

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As the pair get tipsy they're soon giggling like naughty school children through O Come All Ye Faithful!

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Back at the Rovers Tracy finds it hilarious when she discovers love-hungry Steve has used an app to help him find his perfect match and the image of his ideal lady is her exact double. What are the chances eh?

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With spirits running high she seizes the opportunity to pounce on her ex and before you know it the former husband and wife are engrossed in a passionate snog!

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Daniel is amused to spy Tracy trying to sneak Steve out of the Barlow abode the next morning.

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Will this be a drunken one off for the fiery pair or could a reunion be on the cards?

BUMBLING BRIAN IS ARRESTED ON CHRISTMAS DAY

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The former headmaster's Christmas gets off to an awkward start when he agrees to play Santa but ends up upsetting the kids in his grotto. There are more tears than smiles as Santa Brian's stint of ho-ho-ho-ing is DISMAL!He later tries to put things right and lets himself into Dev's to deliver a peace offering to Asha but things go from bad to worse when he punches a drunk man who insults his other half Cathy! Uh oh.... violence is not the answer Brian.

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As the police swoop in to arrest Bri for assault on Christmas Day, the poor bloke is mortified as Dev and Gina watch from the door step.

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Bumbling Brian is bundled into the back of the police car and whisked off to the station. It seems there won't be any crackers or pigs in blanket for Cathy's squeeze...is he going to be spending his Christmas Day in a cell?

GALLERY: A brief history of Steve and Tracy's rocky romance

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A brief history of Steve McDonald and Tracy Barlow's relationship on Coronation Street (slider)

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Steve, Karen and Tracy's love triangle

After initially being married to Karen, Steve had a one night stand with Tracy after he and Karen separated in 2003.

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Tracy reveals Steve is the father of her baby

She revealed Steve was the father on his ACTUAL WEDDING DAY to Karen when they decided to give it another go, which left Karen distraught but she forgave him and they got on with their lives.

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Tracy gets pregnant

Tracy then became pregnant, and for some strange reason we can't quite remember pretended it was ROY'S baby (why oh why). She gave birth to her baby, whom Roy named Patience (bleh) but was renamed Amy when Tracy decided she wanted to give motherhood a go.

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Karen and Steve break up

...Or tried to, but Tracy was determined to split them up because she secretly fancied him. She was finally successful a year later and they gave things a go.

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Tracy and Steve date

But their romance is short-lived when Tracy discovers that he's only dating her to get custody of Amy.

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Steve marries Becky

It all goes a bit quiet for Steve and Tracy as Tracy is sentenced to 15 years in prison for killing her abusive boyfriend Charlie, and Steve marries Becky. But Becky and Tracy obviously don't see eye to eye and end up fighting ALL THE TIME.

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Tracy gets pregnant with twins

At some point during all this, Steve and Becky break up and Tracy gets pregnant with Steve's baby AGAIN - but this time it's twins. Sadly, Tracy suffers a miscarriage but pretends to Steve that Becky pushed her down the stairs and caused it.

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Steve and Tracy divorce

So close, but yet so far! Steve and Tracy do marry, but Becky gets ahold of Tracy's medical records which prove she did not cause the miscarriage and they divorce a year later

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Tracy and Steve are friends... Or are they more?

Fast forward through the Michelle years and Steve and Tracy are FINALLY in a good place, and can call each other friends. But is there more to this than meets the eye?

Is Coronation Street on over Christmas?

Yes, it sure is!

What time is Coronation Street on over Christmas? How many episodes?

Coronation Street is on at 8pm on Christmas Day and 9pm on Boxing Day on ITV

Which characters are in the thick of the action in Corrie's Christmas Day episode?

Peter and Billy go head to head as a raging Peter wants revenge for Billy killing his sister, Susan, Carla stuns the Connors by turning up on the cobbles on Christmas Day, exes Steve and Tracy spend the night together and bumbling Brian finds himself arrested!

Who dies in Coronation Street's Christmas episode 2017?

Vicar Billy is the top candidate to meet his maker in Coronation Street during Christmas 2017. Only time will tell if the killer will make it into the new year!

Is Corrie's Christmas Day episode on catch up?

Yes, fear ye not. If you've missed any of the Yuletide high drama you'll be able to watch it all on ITV Player

What happened on Christmas Day in Corrie last year?

Leanne's sister Toyah Battersby returned to the cobbles just in time for Christmas and was later revealed to be Peter Barlow's mystery woman. SURPRISE! Elsewhere, crimper Maria who was sleeping with Aidan behind Eva's back, was facing a stint behind bars for her sham marriage to Argentinian, Pablo and Mary's long lost son, Jude, turned up from South Africa!

WATCH: Funniest Corrie moments of 2017

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