As Megan threatens to deal with Sam, Coronation Street spoilers confirm secret camera twist that could expose grooming secret
Sam's not backing down
In tonight’s episode of Coronation Street (Tuesday, February 10), Sam Blakeman kept a firm eye on secretive Megan and Will at the bistro.
During an awkward gathering for Eva Price‘s 38th birthday party, Sam found himself in very close proximity to Megan and her secret lover.
And, despite Megan’s threats, spoilers have confirmed that he’s about to up the ante in his plan to expose Megan’s grooming ways once and for all.
Megan vs Sam in Coronation Street
Megan Walsh recently warned Sam Blakeman to back off and stop believing that she was seeing teenage Will Driscoll. But, with Sam not getting the hint, Megan then intervened further and meddled with Sam’s schoolwork.
We all know how much Sam takes his academic life seriously, so Megan knew just how to get him to listen.
At Roy’s Rolls, Daniel made a comment about Sam being late to turn in his English essay for the first time. This was extremely out of character. Like, really.
Sam assured Daniel that he did turn it in but it must’ve got lost on the desk. He didn’t like getting a late mark, heading home to print it off again. We wonder who was behind that being ‘misplaced’ then?
Later on, at the bistro, Leanne and Sam joined Eva and the family for Eva’s birthday celebrations.
Will then reported back to Megan that Sam was onto them, but Megan vowed to sort him out.
Sam’s secret camera plot against Megan in Coronation Street spoilers
In Coronation Street spoilers for next week, Sam Blakeman’s ready to get solid evidence to expose Megan Walsh.
With Leanne out of town, Sam tells Daniel he’ll be hitting the books at the salon flat – though revision isn’t the only thing on his mind. Megan soon rings Will to announce she’s got the place to herself, and he wastes no time spinning a story for Ben about staying at a mate’s. After a surprise apology from Daniel smooths things over, Will is given the green light.
Sam watches from the sidelines as Will arrives, bag in hand, and gets personally buzzed in by Megan. Alarm bells ring.
Not one to sit back, Sam later sneaks into the flat, startling Megan and leaving behind a neatly rearranged shelf as proof he’s been there. Megan panics and warns Will that Sam’s clocked them, so charm mode is activated.
At the Bistro, Will plays it cool, even offering Sam vodka in a bid to bond. Sam pretends to relax while fishing for answers. When Daniel appears and Will bolts, suspicion spikes. Finally, Sam checks his hidden camera footage and Megan and Will enter the flat together. Jackpot… or another near miss?
Murder Before Evensong: First look at C5 murder mystery based on the novel by Reverend Richard Coles
Matthew Lewis and Amanda Redman lead the brand new series, which will also air on Acorn TV, and we can now reveal some sneak peek pictures of what to expect.
Matthew and Amanda be seen in character, as Canon Daniel Clement and his mother Audrey Clement, strolling through their picturesque village of Champton St Mary.
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Matthew Lewis and Amanda Redman star in Murder Before Evensong [Credit: Channel 5][/caption]Other shots show Cannon Daniel contemplating an awful crime that has just taken place, and him sitting alongside Detective Segeant Neil Vanloo.
Murder Before Evensong: What's it about?
The plot of Murder Before Evensong is centred around Daniel, who shares Champton rectory with his widowed mother Audrey and his two dachshunds, Cosmo and Hilda.
Audrey is said to be fearless, opinionated and, dare we say it, slightly annoying. Although nothing about the new pictures from the set indicate these personality traits!
One snap shows Audrey dressed in a smart black winter coat and scarf while walking alongside her son. Her hair has been set in curls and she's wearing large pearls in her ears. The leafy backdrop highlights what a picturesque village they live in.
In another photo, taken on set and in front of the clapper board, shows Audrey in a smart, bottle green jacket. Again, she has pearls in her earlobes and is also wearing a string of them around her neck.
The story is set in the fictional English village of Champton St Mary in 1988, with filming taking place in the West Midlands.
The synopsis for the series reads: "When Daniel announces a plan to install a lavatory in the church, the parish is suddenly (and unexpectedly) divided: as lines are drawn, long-buried secrets come dangerously close to destroying the apparent calm of the village."
Things really get going when a body is subsequently found dead at the back of the church, having been stabbed in the neck with a pair of secateurs. We're told: "As the police move in and the bodies start piling up, Daniel is the only one who can try and keep his fractured community together... and catch a killer."
Evensong is a church service that includes singing, readings, and prayers, usually held in the evening. It's a time for reflection and contemplation for members of the parish.
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Amit Shah is seen on set as DI Neil Vanloo [Credit: Channel 5][/caption]
Who's in the cast of Murder Before Evensong?
In the cast of Murder Before Evensong, Matthew Lewis stars as Canon Daniel Clement. Matthew is best known for playing Neville Longbottom in all of the Harry Potter films.
Matthew has also starred as Jamie Bradley in The Syndicate, Jamie Bradley in Bluestone 42, Sean Balmforth in Line of Duty, and Sgt. Samuel Drummond in Ripper Street. More recently, he portrayed Hugh Hulton in All Creatures Great & Small, and Brett in Avoidance.
Amanda Redman plays Daniel's mum. She's best known for her roles as Det. Supt. Sandra Pullman in New Tricks, and Alison Braithwaite in At Home with the Braithwaites.
Happy Valley actor Amit Shah will portray DS Neil Vanloo, alongside Vigil's Adam James who'll play Bernard De Floures.
One Day actress Meghan Treadway stars as Honor De Floures, while newcomer Alexander Delamain will play Alex De Floures. The Crown's Marion Bailey stars as Kath, opposite Kaos star Amanda Hadingue as Dora.
The Wives actress Tamzin Outhwaite will play Stella Harper, Kin's Francis Magee stars as Edgy, and Showtrial's Nina Toussaint-White is Jane Thwaite.
Is it based on a book?
Murder Before Evensong is based on the first novel by British author Reverend Richard Coles in his bestselling Canon Clement series.
There are currently three novels in the book series. Murder Before Evensong is followed by A Death in the Parish, and Murder at the Monastery. There's also Murder Under the Mistletoe: A Canon Clement Christmas Novella.
Last year, the Reverend Richard Coles appeared on the 2024 series of I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!. He became famous as one half of the pop duo The Communards, alongside singer Jimmy Somerville.
The Telegraph called Murder Before Evensong a "cosy crime with a cutting edge", while The Observer described it as "charming and funny".
The Sunday Express said it was "quintessentially English".
The series is adapted by Nick Hicks-Beach (Lewis, DCI Banks, Midsomer Murders) and directed by David Moore (Fool Me Once, Outlander, Shetland).
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Canon Daniel Clement reflects on the shocking murder in his parish [Credit: Channel 5][/caption]
When does it start? How many episodes are there?
Murder Before Evensong will air on both Channel 5/ My5 and Acorn TV worldwide this autumn. There are six episodes in the series.
Channel 5 is yet to confirm a start date but, if you're an Acorn TV subscriber, you can watch it from September 29, 2025.
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Murder Before Evensong stars Channel 5 this autumn and can be streamed for free on My5. It drops onto Acorn TV on September 29, 2025.
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