Coronation Street Timebomb: Maggie Driscoll’s Murderous Past Exposed in Explosive Flashback Episode

A killer secret, a new cast, and a birthday breakdown set the stage for Weatherfield’s most shocking Christmas twist

Maggie’s Past Comes Back to Haunt Her

Coronation Street is heading into deep, dangerous territory this December as Maggie Driscoll’s deadly secret is finally revealed in a special flashback episode airing December 8. Long-time viewers have suspected there’s more to Maggie than her brassy exterior—and now, the truth will come to light.

Pauline McLynn, who plays the feisty pub landlady, teased that the episode will dive into Maggie’s past just as her 65th birthday celebrations unfold. But instead of joy, the big day sets off a spiral of memories—some of them deadly. Coronation Street first look at murderer Maggie Driscoll's flashback episode with whole new cast

A New Cast Brings Back the Old Maggie

The flashback episode will feature an entirely new cast playing younger versions of the characters, including a married Maggie facing a violent altercation on the stairs—one that changes everything.

“For me, it was just the most magical, strangest thing ever,” McLynn told Digital Spy. “You see through Maggie’s eyes—and I got to meet the younger me.”

As guests raise a glass to Maggie’s big day, the mood behind the scenes is anything but festive. The moment she applies her lipstick and mutters “It’s showtime” is not just about the party—it’s about masking a trauma that has haunted her for decades. A woman in a sparkly gold jacket with a disgruntled expression stands in a cluttered room.

Eva and Maggie’s Feud Reaches Boiling Point

In the present day, Maggie’s ongoing feud with daughter-in-law Eva Price (Catherine Tyldesley) is reaching a breaking point. What began as petty sniping is turning into something darker—and the flashback may explain why.

A TV insider confirmed:

“When viewers see whose death Maggie was behind, it will send shockwaves through Weatherfield. Life will never be the same again.”

The murder, committed before Maggie moved into the Rovers Return, has remained buried—until now. Not even her son, daughter-in-law, or grandchildren know the truth. But secrets like these don’t stay hidden forever. Six cast members from Coronation Street are pictured in the Rovers Return set, from left to right: Lucas Hodgson-Wale, Pauline McLynn, Aaron McCusker, Catherine Tyldesley, Aurora Bradshaw, and Raphael Akuwudike.

Will Eva Survive the Fallout?

McLynn hinted that Maggie’s spite toward Eva is rooted in insecurity. “They’d probably be friends if Ben wasn’t involved,” she said. “But Maggie feels threatened. And she’s not handling it well.”

As the past and present collide, viewers will be left wondering:
Is Maggie dangerous now? Could her feud with Eva trigger another tragedy?