Next week on Coronation Street, Michael decides to accept a new job working for Rufus - but is stunned when he's later found dead. What happened?
Elsewhere, Sarah makes a huge mistake, Roy gets a new canine companion and Glenda launches a new venture with the help of her brother.
Read on for pictures and spoilers from next week's new episodes!
Roy gets a new best friend
Roy's friend Melvyn calls in at the cafe with his dog Freddie and they head off to a local bat roost - but later, Roy's left holding the dog when Melvyn takes a funny turn and ends up in hospital.
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After a night being kept up by Freddie, an exhausted Roy informs Evelyn that Melvin has sadly died and he's dropped the dog off at a home. She's appalled by his actions.
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Sarah succumbs to temptation
Sarah has no choice but to accept a lift to the hotel from Damon for her meeting. When her prospective client Lulu makes disparaging remarks about the designs, Damon wanders over and masquerades as a music big-shot claiming he's impressed with them.
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Despite Lulu changing her attitude, Sarah is still angry with Damon and tears a strip off him in the room. Damon finds the situation funny and gives Sarah champagne - and before too long, they're kissing passionately.
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Damon's released thanks to the new evidence from Dee-Dee and Adam, but when Dee-Dee spots something between him and Sarah, she confronts Sarah directly about their relationship.
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Trying desperately to put her liaison with Damon out of her mind, Sarah tells Adam that she thinks they should try for a baby.
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Damon tells Nick and Leanne that he wants to open up the Bistro as a late-night venue to generate extra money from local students. Despite reservations, they agree to apply for the licence.
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Glenda launches a new venture
When Glenda needs 5 grand to take up Estelle's offer of launching a Little Big Shotz franchise, George steps in and lends her the money, despite Eileen's warnings that it's a scam.
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Glenda gives her first class at the community centre - and although Eileen is negative about its prospects, it's a roaring success.
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Rufus meets a sticky end
With the Nippersnapper deal about to make the press, Rufus tells Stephen that he's changed his mind and now wants 50% of the profits instead of 25%. Later, Rufus offers Michael a job at his London office.
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Having agreed to Rufus's latest demand, Stephen goes ahead with his interview about the project. An annoyed Michael informs Stephen that he's accepted a job with Rufus, but later, when he calls round to Rufus's house, he gets no reply.
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Michael tries to get his job back at Underworld but an angry Stephen tells him that he's now appointed Nina as head of design. Accompanied by Ronnie, Michael goes back to Rufus's house but is stunned to learn from the housekeeper that she discovered Rufus dead, floating in the swimming pool.
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Credits
> Monday, April 10, 8pm (Episodes 10924 and 10925)
Writer: Emily Gascoyne
Director: Nickie Lister and Cameron McAllister
> Wednesday, April 12, 8pm (Episodes 10926 and 10927)
Writer: Damon Alexis-Rochefort and David Isaac
Director: Nickie Lister
> Friday, April 14, 8pm (Episodes 10928 and 10929)
Writer: Owen Lloyd-Fox and Simon Crowther
Director: Nickie Lister
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