ITV Share By Tamzin Meyer Nov 13 2025 By Tamzin Meyer Nov 13 2025 Fans torn over Shona and David special episode format as the couple receive more bad news about their baby’s condition The change of format went down like Marmite David Platt Shona Platt Share By Tamzin Meyer Nov 13 2025 By Tamzin Meyer Nov 13 2025 Coronation Street fans have been left divided after watching last night’s David and Shona Platt special episode (Wednesday, November 12). In a unique, standalone episode, the Platt couple were seen getting ready for their appointment at the hospital. However, not all fans enjoyed the episode while others applauded the soap for the change of format. David and Shona got more bad news (Credit: ITV) David and Shona Platt’s special episode in Coronation Street David and Shona Platt’s world was turned upside down in last night’s special episode. It started with a hospital appointment neither of them wanted to face. Article Continues Below Read all the latest Spoilers A recent scan revealed a mass on their unborn baby’s neck, and suddenly, the couple were staring down a terrifying list of possibilities which included cancer, premature birth, and life-threatening complications. But this wasn’t just any episode! Corrie gave us a rare double-perspective format, showing the same events through both Shona’s and David’s eyes. And wow, did it hit hard. From Shona’s side, David looked cold and distant. She felt alone, convinced he didn’t care. But then came David’s version, and it was a gut-punch. He was crumbling inside, trying to stay strong for her, while silently falling apart. Sob, sob, sob. The consultant didn’t sugarcoat it. The mass could block the baby’s airway or oesophagus. Surgery would be needed if the couple wished to continue with the pregnancy. By the end of the episode, the cracks in David and Shona’s relationship were painfully clear. Shona’s spiralling and David’s barely holding it together. But, will they agree on going ahead with the surgery despite the risks? Fans were divided (Credit: ITV) Coronation Street fans torn over change of format With the soap sharing both David and Shona’s inner monologues last night in a first person approach, fans have taken to social media to share their thoughts. And, it seems they’re quite divided over the matter. Some didn’t like the change away from normality, with one viewer writing: “Another change of format. Yawn!” Another fan agreed: “I get what Corrie was trying to achieve through tonight’s episode but it missed the mark completely. The voiceovers distracted from what could have been a very poignant episode.” A third complained: “This type of episode to tell David and Shona’a story doesn’t work on Corrie. It just doesn’t!!” However, other fans loved the switch up. One person commented: “I really enjoyed that Corrie episode with Shona and David’s different perspectives about the baby.” Another added: “What a powerful episode of Corrie tonight, & superb acting from Julia Goulding & Jack P Shepherd. Highlighted such an important issue beautifully. Well done to all involved.” Another also agreed: “I like this episode from Shona and David’s perspective and thoughts.” Read more: 8 huge things to expect from Coronation Street this Christmas Share Good to Know Share By Tamzin Meyer Nov 13 2025 By Tamzin Meyer Nov 13 2025 Previous Story Next Story