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Coronation Street: Roy's Cafe Fire Sparks Arson Investigation

3/21/2026

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Story summary

In Coronation Street's upcoming storyline, Roy Cropper's cafe Roy's Rolls is set ablaze, leaving him hospitalized and threatening his home and livelihood.
Locals grow suspicious about the arsonist.
Bernie Winter-Alahan considers implicating her son Kit to shield Mal, who has a history with Roy.
Tensions rise as suspects include Mal and new character Jodie Ramsey.
The show airs weeknights on ITV1 and ITVX.

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Story summary

In Coronation Street's upcoming storyline, Roy Cropper's cafe Roy's Rolls is set ablaze, leaving him hospitalized and threatening his home and livelihood.
Locals grow suspicious about the arsonist.
Bernie Winter-Alahan considers implicating her son Kit to shield Mal, who has a history with Roy.
Tensions rise as suspects include Mal and new character Jodie Ramsey.
The show airs weeknights on ITV1 and ITVX.