Coronation Street ITVX release sees development as Platts confront life-threatening surgery decision
The family has a big decision to make
A new Coronation Street episode landed on ITVX today (Wednesday, November 12), focusing on David and Shona Platt as they faced a painful surgery decision.
The episode showed the same morning twice. First from Shona’s view, emotional and tense. Then from David’s, anxious but trying to stay strong.
Later, they went to the hospital. Doctors gave them tough news. Their baby has serious health issues. If they keep the pregnancy, Shona will need risky surgery.
A difficult day for the Platts
Shona started the day frustrated. David kept pretending everything was fine. She couldn’t eat. Her nerves were too much. On her way to work, she snapped at Roy.
Roy later caught up with her and said she could talk to him. But Shona stayed silent as she couldn’t share the truth about the baby.
David tried to lighten the mood. He rambled about their dog having a crush at the park but Shona saw through it. He was putting on a brave face so she offered comfort as tears welled in his eyes.
Then the episode flipped to David’s side of the morning. He was falling apart as Audrey’s baby chatter at the salon pushed him over the edge. He snapped at Mary and left, unable to hide his emotions.
David and Shona clash over baby surgery decision in Coronation Street
At the hospital, David and Shona Platt received devastating news. Their baby has a mass that could be cancerous. Doctors offered them a choice: end the pregnancy or proceed with risky surgery. The operation could endanger both mother and child.
Shona couldn’t face the truth. Instead, she focused on the one bright spot – they’re having a girl. She went home and shared the news with family. But she kept quiet about the baby’s condition.
Later, David urged her to confront reality. Shona insisted their daughter could survive. She was going ahead with the surgery.
David disagreed. He feared losing Shona. He said life brings pain, just like Kylie’s death. The tension between them grew.
Shona stood firm. But could this decision tear their marriage apart?
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