CORONATION STREET

■ NOT A SPORTING CHANCE

The subject of racism is dominating soapland as it is the news, and when James is arrested (pictured), it raises the issue of whether he and Michael have been targeted because of their skin colour. James is pulled over after he’s spotted test driving a sports car he might buy with £30k he’s been offered for an interview. How much? Celebrities up and down the land will be wanting the name of his agent given that his only claim to fame is being Tommy Orpington’s successor. The one good thing to come out of all this is that Craig gets a rare minute off when another cop makes the arrest. But it is only a minute, because suddenly there he is again, just in time to see James writhing in agony. Is the promising superstar’s career over? Let’s just say I don’t think Manchester City are holding their breath.

The moment we’ve all been waiting for finally arrives, with Will holding the incriminating evidence of Todd’s evil machinations. Why didn’t they delay the revelation until the wedding? Anyway, all is revealed (in more ways than one) at the launch party of the nude calendar. At least we’ll be saved the sight of Billy’s smiling teeth for a while – the endless joy exuding from every molar each time Slimy Todd slinks into view has become excruciating to see. But having been exposed as the Street’s latest Bad Boy, will Todd redeem himself when he comes to the rescue after finding Summer unconscious?