There's another busy week in Weatherfield ahead and Paul Foreman's declining health is among the things taking a fresh turn in Coronation Street.
At the start of the week in the ITV soap, Summer Spellman books her flight to Boston and Billy Mayhew agrees to cook a roast dinner by way of celebration while Bernie Winter takes Paul to his appointment with the speech therapist.
The therapist confirms that Paul's speech and ability to eat solid food have deteriorated and suggests that it might be time to use a feeding tube.
Paul and Bernie return home and break the news that he can no longer eat solid food for fear of choking. Paul assures Billy and Summer if they liquidise his food, he’ll be fine. READ MORE: Coronation Street's Lauren star responds amid 'missing' poster confusion Join our WhatsApp Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link So Billy, Summer, Bernie and Todd tuck into their roast dinner while Paul sets about his bowl of puréed food but as Billy, Summer, Bernie and Todd clear away the plates, Paul fights back the tears.