This podcast covers episodes 11,454 to 11,460. David bites off more than he can chew when he attempts to enact some vengeance on Kit. Taking pity on her sister, Toyah pressures Nick into dropping the fraud charges but he inadvertently makes matters worse. Steve announces his plans to move out of Number One as Cassie continues to drug Ken’s tea. Max can’t bring himself to tell Racist Kelly about the fierce reputation of the prosecuting barrister. Evelyn makes a New Year's Resolution to improve herself and so applies to university to take a law degree. Mason and Becky become closer but she is shocked when he gets a job offer from Germany. Carla accidentally declares her love for Swain and is upset when the sentiment isn’t immediately returned. Marjorie Tavistock is the best of us. Hope is a prankster. Bethany will settle for a cockatoo.

This podcast covers episodes 11,447 to 11,453. Nick returns from Tenerife and Leanne makes sure he notices the recent batch of financial irregularities at the Bistro. Carla upsets Swain when she announces their relationship to the Knicker People, which includes an unamused Betsy. Racist Kelly is presented with a quandary on how to plead to Joel’s death and how each option will affect her relationship with Frankie. While Gail and Jesse prepare for their wedding and their departure to France, an upset Audrey has a few things to get off her chest. Ken is thrilled by Cassie’s thoughtful Christmas present but Steve remains suspicious. A love pentagram ensures a complicated Christmas for Daisy, Daniel, Bethany, Kit, and Shona. Everyone forgets the last time Max made a video. Rita loves that dead budgie story. A concussed Adam looks after kids.

This podcast covers episodes 11,441 to 11,446. As preparations get underway for Gail’s wedding, David is mistrusting of Shona who once again has to tidy up his mess. Chesney is reluctant to accept a renewed and final offer from the abattoir owners he suspects are responsible for Les’s death. The parameters and definition of Carla and Swain’s relationship continues to cause confusion and misunderstandings between them. As Nick leaves for the Canaries, Leanne manufactures the strength of their relationship to frustrate her sister. While Joel’s parents try to take a very sick Frankie away from his mother, Dee Dee makes plans to terminate their other unborn grandchild. Tim’s got a Die Hard boxset. Daniel jogs like a totally normal person. Max needs a hobby.

This podcast covers episodes 11,435 to 11,440. After an uneventful hook-up at the hotel, Shona’s arm is fractured by an out-of-control driver. A drunken Daniel seizes the opportunity to steal Debbie’s car after he blames her for his latest fall-out with Bethany. When she misses her first scan, Dee Dee makes an important decision about her pregnancy. Evelyn is gifted a backgammon board and uses her wiles to great effect when Steve damages it. Gail and Jesse announce their plans for a Christmas wedding and a move to the south of France. Mason is shocked when he discovers Dylan carrying a knife and realizes the part he played in that. Max agrees to let Joel’s parents meet Frankie, a decision that has disastrous consequences when bruises are discovered on the baby. Kit’s flat is fumigated. Will the real Marjorie Tavistock please stand up? Who the hell is that wee boy?

This podcast covers episodes 11,429 to 11,434. Ahead of Rowan’s trial, Leanne sets to work causing as much disruption in Nick and Toyah’s life as possible. As Chesney is dealing with Les’s death and the circumstances around it, he remains convinced a mysterious van driver is stalking him. Kit and Daisy have another go at this dating lark but discussion around the arrest of Racist Kelly gets in the way. Alya is worried that her reunion with Adam may be over before it begins when she sees a dating agency notification on his phone. At the Stoma Support Group, Bethany lets the other members assume that her surgery was to remove cancer. With Jesse’s house sale almost complete, he offers to repay Gail’s bridging loan. Still unaware of David’s lie, a furious Shona heads off to the prison to berate the governor for failing Clayton. Steve breaks the cabbie code. Kirk wears double denim. Sam really doesn’t want to go on holiday.

This podcast covers episodes 11,423 to 11,428. Carla escapes the Knicker People’s Bowling Afternoon to return to the factory, disturb a robbery and receive a bop on the head for her troubles. Racist Kelly’s argument for caring for Frankie in prison looks to be doomed until Dee Dee shows up to be on her side. Chesney’s attempts at vehicular passive aggression backfire in Freshco’s car park when a mysterious van driver prangs his car. Alya arrives back on the street and picks up where she left off with Adam. Nick and Toyah’s plans to announce their intention to live together are put on hold when Leanne gets some upsetting news about her dad. Gemma has friends. People listen to Kirk. It’ll be a closed casket for Les.

This podcast covers episodes 11,417 to 11,422. Dee Dee is in denial when Sarah comes to visit and discovers her pregnancy test. Tim claims responsibility for grassing up Mason’s brothers which puts him in the firing line for revenge. When Shona discovers prison emails in her junk folder, David gaslights her into thinking she deleted the messages herself. Ken comes back from holiday in fine health and is encouraged to part ways with Cassie. Leanne's spirits are at a low when she remembers the anniversary of Oliver’s death is just around the corner. Sparks fly when Swain gets a little too refreshed in the Rovers, and Carla is called upon to take her home to sober up. Steve needs an egg custard tart. Frankie can’t wait for a minute. Sally will take care of it like always.

This podcast covers episodes 11,411 to 11,416. Against Ed’s wishes, Dee Dee hands herself in to the police while preparations are underway for Frankie to be discharged from the hospital. Consumed with intercepting various messages, emails, and phone calls, David takes the bull by the horns and visits Clayton in prison. Gemma remains furious with Billy and Todd for betraying Paul’s memory. Mason does his best to make amends by grassing up his brothers for the theft of Sally and Tim's car. On a lonely viaduct bridge in the dead of night, the events leading up to Joel’s death are finally revealed. Kit’s interviews are interrupted. Shona has baby fever. The social worker doesn’t have all day.

This podcast covers episodes 11,405 to 11,410. Ryan warns Daisy that she should be concerned about the lengths Kit will go to in order to get information about her. As Swain is hauled in to explain herself at the station, Carla does her a solid by garnering a brace of sought-after festival tickets. Sally is shocked to discover that the mice they suspect are living in their shed have brought a rucksack. David is shocked when he intercepts attempts from Clayton’s prison to get in touch with Shona. Bethany throws Daniel out for perhaps the third time in three weeks when he attempts to take over the conversation at her hospital appointment. Ahead of the space launch, Billy looks for solace in a bottle after being duped by a man claiming to be a friend of Paul’s. Tim misses the bowl. Bernie forgets about Chesney. David goes for a pee in the back garden.

This podcast covers episodes 11,397 to 11,404. Bethany celebrates the anniversary of Sinead’s death with orange juice and shouting at Daniel. Toyah and Nick cannot hide their feelings for each other anymore but are careful to keep it on the down low. Gail recovers well from her heart operation but comes out of anesthesia with a proposal for Jesse. Cassie and Ken prepare for their holiday to Portugal as Adam learns of the Premium Bond win. Dev is persona non grata when he refuses to pay Chesney while the kebab house is closed and misjudges a balloon trick at the quads’ birthday party. Kit uses his friendship with Ryan to learn of ways to impress Daisy. Gary is furious when he learns that Mason has been spotted in conversation with Liam. While the police have their attention focused on Dee Dee for Joel’s murder, a number of other suspects float to the surface. Bernie is greedy for ashes. Swain is on Junior Disprin. That’s not a spreadsheet.