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Coronation Street confirms Lou's shock new plan in 27 pictures

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Coronation Street spoilers follow.

Next week on Coronation Street, Lou Michaelis plots her release from prison and begs Sally Metcalfe to help make it happen! How will Sally respond?

Elsewhere, Debbie Webster shocks Ryan Connor at work, and Todd Grimshaw faces trouble with the police.

Our 27-picture gallery offers a sneak peek at what's in store.

1

Monday 21 July: Ryan steps in to support Debbie

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He intervenes when Debbie clashes with a guest at the hotel.

2

Monday 21 July: Debbie is grateful to Ryan

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He's done a great job of calming the situation down.

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Monday 21 July: Debbie impulsively kisses Ryan on the lips by way of thanks

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Ryan is shocked and quickly tells Ronnie what happened, as he's worried about Debbie's dementia.

4

Monday 21 July: Sally supports the Michaelis family

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She takes Joanie and Shanice to see Lou in prison.

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Monday 21 July: Lou is grateful to see the girls

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But Brody has refused to go.

6

Monday 21 July: Lou tries to reassure the girls

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She's planning to plead not guilty.

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Monday 21 July: Lou asks Sally for help

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She begs Sally to take out a bank loan to fund her legal fees! How will Sally respond?

8

Monday 21 July: Theo chats to an old workmate

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Theo claims to have a new woman in his life, which contradicts Todd's claims that Theo is now comfortable with his sexuality.

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Monday 21 July: Billy questions Theo on why he lied

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Theo explains that his old friend is prejudiced and it wasn't worth the effort of telling him about his relationship with Todd.

10

Monday 21 July: Lauren checks in with Aadi

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Aadi has become centre of attention after the suspicious robbery incident at the corner shop.

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Monday 21 July: Aadi and Lauren grow closer

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Their feelings have been building for weeks now.

12

Monday 21 July: Aadi confesses his feelings to Lauren

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He says that he likes her too, and the pair share a kiss.

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13

Wednesday 23 July: Todd is not happy

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He's discovered that Noah hassled Theo at the Bistro, intent on "saving his soul".

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Wednesday 23 July: The situation only gets worse

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Todd and Billy find Noah practising so-called "conversion therapy" on a member of his congregation.

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Wednesday 23 July: Todd is looking for Theo

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But Noah will only reveal that Theo is "somewhere safe".

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Wednesday 23 July: Todd loses his temper

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He lashes out at Noah.

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Wednesday 23 July: Todd goes on the attack

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But one of the group films the altercation, which could cause trouble for Todd.

18

Wednesday 23 July: The Platts gather at the Bistro

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Audrey has a birthday tea.

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Wednesday 23 July: The celebration is in full swing

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But Sam isn't his usual self after the recent incident with Mick at the school.

20

Wednesday 23 July: Sam slips away

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It all becomes too much.

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