Coronation Street star Pauline McLynn has hinted that more than one character may meet their demise during the soap's highly anticipated Whodunnit week. The actress, who plays killer landlady Maggie Driscoll, revealed that the storyline could involve multiple deaths, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
The Rogues' Gallery
Five of Weatherfield's biggest villains are under suspicion after Betsy Swain (Sydney Martin) discovers a body at Swarla's wedding. The suspects include violent abuser Theo Silverton (James Cartwright), obsessive Jodie Ramsey (Olivia Frances-Brown), love-rat Carl Webster (Jonathan Howard), predatory child groomer Megan Walsh (Beth Nixon), and Maggie Driscoll herself.
Maggie's Motives and Threats
Maggie has several enemies, including her son Ben Driscoll (Aaron McCusker), who is furious about his true parentage, and her grandson Will Driscoll (Lucas Hodgson-Wale), who is still under Megan's influence. Megan also has a grudge after Maggie shoved her, leading to a claimed miscarriage that was actually a secret termination. The tension escalates as Maggie confronts Megan on a high ledge, where either woman could fall to her death.
Pauline McLynn's Tease
In an interview, McLynn stated, 'I think you'll find when you watch all of the five stories that it's very possible more than one person is dead.' She added that Maggie 'seems very dead' but warned viewers to 'assume nothing.' The actress confirmed that the plan for her character was always to die, but the possibility of multiple deaths adds a chilling twist.
Megan's Blackmail Attempt
In a recent episode, Megan blackmails Maggie with a recording that implicates her in her husband Alan's death. The confrontation takes place on a flight of stairs, mirroring Alan's fatal fall. McLynn laughed, 'She's so far put to the pin of her collar, why not. We haven't seen whether I do push her down the stairs!'
What's Next?
As the Whodunnit week unfolds, viewers are left guessing who will survive. McLynn praised the storytelling, calling it 'five mini films' and a 'huge compliment' to be part of. With justice looming, the question remains: will Maggie or Megan pay the ultimate price?
