Coronation Street to air hour-long special tonight as Aidan finally finds solid proof of Maria’s innocence and attempts to clear her name
As Maria continues to struggle to clear her name, she has support from Aidan - but will it be too late?
CORONATION Street is treating fans to a double dose tonight as Aidan Connor is finally set to get the proof he needs to try and clear Maria's name.
After the soap was forced to cancel one of its episodes on Monday to make room for a longer I'm A Celebrity, it has packed half an hour's more action in tonight.
As Aidan, played by Shayne Ward, visits a new factory to try and gain more business for back on the cobbles, he's shocked to spot Caz hurrying inside on her way to work.
Realising he's finally got the proof he needs to clear Maria's name, Aidan manages to get inside to try and find her, but when she spots him, she immeidately does a runner.
As Aidan desperately chases Caz out, he loses sight of her, but will he catch her in time to hand her in to police?
Meanwhile, Leanne makes a last ditch attempt to persuade Rana to marry Zeedan by driving her to the wedding venue.
Zeedan eventually meets Rana outside, revealing everything is ready for them to tie the knot - but will Rana agree?
Elsewhere, Sally promises Tim an exciting surprise- before presenting him with an allotment and a spade.
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However, when he meets Tyrone and Freddie there later, he sees them carrying an ancient looking vase, and realises the new venture could work in his favour.
Also on tonight's show, Erica threatens to move out unless Dev clamps down on the twins' misbehaviour, having discovered their share of the scratch card winnings.
And there looks to be an emotional storyline ahead, as Mary admits she's found a lump in her breast.
It comes after fans shared their anger that they'd be faced with half an hour less of Corrie on Monday to make room for the longer I'm A Celeb episodes this week, in the run-up to Sunday's final.
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