What we know about Coronation Street’s ‘bleak’ Christmas storylines so far

Some things might bring joy – but others, not so much… (Picture: Metro/ITV)

It’s October, which can only mean one thing to a soap journalist – it’s time to start spoiling Christmas.

Sorry, I mean previewing – always get those two mixed up.

The cast and crew are currently wearing thick coats, hats and scarves despite autumn being unseasonably warm and, by the time those Christmas specials air, the mince pies and Bailey’s (the drink, not the family) will be a distant memory to the residents of Coronation Street, who will no doubt be plunged into some 2027 tragedy.

Already, so...