A shocking staircase scene, a marriage in question, and a mother-in-law feud set to explode

Corrie Rewinds the Clock for Maggie’s Birthday Bombshell

Coronation Street is about to pull back the curtain on one of its most mysterious residents. In a special flashback episode airing next month, viewers will finally uncover the long-buried truth about Maggie Driscoll’s troubled past — and the consequences could shake up her feud with Eva Price like never before.

The drama unfolds around Maggie’s 65th birthday — a milestone that stirs up painful memories and uncomfortable truths. While the celebrations get underway at The Rovers, Maggie finds herself haunted by the ghosts of her younger years.

“It’s a big moment,” actress Pauline McLynn reveals. “She’s put on a show for everyone else, but deep down, she’s exhausted. There’s a sadness underneath it all.”

A Flashback That Changes Everything

As the party buzzes, viewers will be transported back in time. Through Maggie’s eyes, we’ll witness a harrowing flashback sequence that takes place on a staircase — a moment involving her husband and their two young sons.

The nature of the confrontation is being kept under wraps, but it’s clear the marriage was not what it seemed.

“It’s incredibly emotional,” McLynn teases. “The scene doesn’t tell you how to feel — it just shows what happened. But once you’ve seen it, you’ll understand Maggie a lot more.”

The flashback may not only explain Maggie’s current behaviour, but it could also plant seeds for future storylines, especially involving her son Ben… and his wife, Eva.

The Eva Problem

Back in the present day, the tension between Maggie and Eva is reaching a boiling point. Despite past attempts to play nice, Maggie can’t hide her disdain for her daughter-in-law any longer.

“She doesn’t approve of Eva,” McLynn confirms. “It’s not that she hates her, but she sees herself as the family’s matriarch. If Eva doesn’t follow her rules, there’s no place for her.”

What makes it more volatile is that Ben is caught in the middle — and as Maggie’s trauma resurfaces, her behaviour becomes even more unpredictable.

Viewers can expect a crisis moment soon. With Maggie’s past threatening to surface and her control over the family slipping, something — or someone — is going to snap.