Coronation Street drama in video first-look as icon's life in danger as truth about Lauren Bolton uncovered

Coronation Street has released a first-look video at all the drama to come in a special week of episodes 'like no other'. It will see Roy's prison hell come to a head while predator Nathan Curtis is firmly put on the police’s radar as viewers discover what really happened on the fateful night that teenager Lauren Bolton disappeared.

In a new gripping promo from ITV Studios, Corrie fans see just how the week will play out with the tension building as the long-running soap is stripped across five nights from Monday (May 27) with the first four episodes reliving the same day but through different characters’ eyes.

Fans see Sarah determined to rid daughter Bethany of her evil ex-abuser Nathan who has been making his presence felt once more. With Bethany threatening to leave Weatherfield, Sarah is determined to prove that Nathan is behind Lauren’s disappearance, whatever the stakes.

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Meanwhile, Carla and Bobby are under pressure, accused of perverting the course of justice as they desperately try to clear Roy’s name. But as DS Swain also has Nathan in her sights and the evidence against him mounting. Are the police about to nail their man or is there still more to this mystery than meets the eye?

Elsewhere, as Dee-dee fights for justice for Roy, far-right activist Griff lands back in Weatherfield prison where Roy is on remand awaiting trial for Lauren’s murder. With old scores to settle and revenge on his mind, Griff takes it upon himself to try and force a confession out of Roy. Believing him to be Lauren’s killer, Griff is out for blood and it soon becomes clear that Roy is in grave danger.

But as Roy’s life hangs in the balance an invaluable piece of evidence which could clear the innocent cafe owner’s name will come to light in a shocking revelation for the viewers. The week ends as a new day dawns in Friday’s episode and the mystery of Lauren’s fate continues to be unravelled.

Executive Producer Iain MacLeod said of the upcoming special week of episodes: "This week is so gripping and unlike anything Coronation Street has done before, in terms of the story-telling. It’s modern, really exciting and has some of our favourite characters right in the middle of the drama.

"The murder mystery around Lauren has had us all on the edge of our seats and the race against time across this week to solve it before Roy gets seriously hurt is so engrossing and cleverly plotted. It is also the launchpad for a massive new chapter in that narrative - so you really won’t want to miss it, if you want to carry on trying to piece together this thrilling puzzle!"

The climactic week of Coronation Street episodes will be stripped across five nights between Monday 27 and Friday 31 May.