There's a big festive surprise for Mary when her son turns up in Weatherfield
Christmas dinner can often be a tense time, especially if the turkey is undercooked or there aren’t enough roast potatoes to go round. But there’s a shock of seismic proportions awaiting Mary when she sits down to tuck into her festive fare this year – the arrival of her son. And it’s not long before she’s contemplating a life-changing decision…

The shock visit by her son, Jude, who lives in South Africa, leaves Mary speechless

Earlier, with Mary having made her peace with Norris, the two friends sit down for Christmas dinner with Roy and Brian

When Jude turns up during the meal, Mary is shell-shocked!

Is she ready to tell Jude the truth about his father?

It's not long before mother and son are swapping tales…

…and Jude assures Mary that he enjoyed a happy childhood

Then Jude stuns his mum by suggesting she move to South Africa to live with him and his wife

Will Mary take up his offer and leave the Street? See the drama unfold by watching Corrie from Christmas Day