The latest episode of Coronation Street took viewers straight into the Driscoll family’s past, and mixed Maggie’s big 65th birthday celebrations with glimpses of a home life that was far more complicated than anyone in Weatherfield realised. The set-up alone made it clear that this wasn’t going to be an ordinary night on the cobbles.
Maggie’s Past Comes Into Focus
The episode introduced viewers to Maggie’s husband Alan, played by Aidan O’Callaghan, through a series of flashbacks that slowly revealed the strain inside the Driscoll household. While everyone in Weatherfield raised a glass to Maggie in the present, the past painted a very different picture.
Alan and Maggie regularly clashed over raising their sons, Ben and Finlay. Maggie often spoiled the boys, making herself the favourite parent, but the scenes showed that she used this affection to keep control.
Alan disagreed with her approach, and the growing friction between them became hard to ignore. Their marriage reached a breaking point when they argued about Maggie’s previous affair. The flashback showed the couple trading sharp insults, making it clear that their relationship had been unstable long before the argument reached its peak.
The Flashback Reveals Alan’s Death
The last flashback delivered the episode’s most dramatic moment. In the heat of their argument, Maggie pushed Alan down the stairs. He lay still at the bottom, and Maggie walked away, believing she was alone and the moment would remain buried forever. But she didn’t realise that young Finlay had seen everything from the hallway. He quietly rushed back to bed, carrying a secret that viewers now know could return at any time.
Although Finlay currently lives in Florida and hasn’t been seen on-screen yet, this revelation sets up a future storyline that could cause major trouble for Maggie. Even in just a few scenes, Alan made a strong impact. His presence added a darker edge to Maggie’s character and helped explain the complicated way she interacts with her family today.
After the episode aired, Aidan O’Callaghan spoke out on Instagram about filming his character’s death. He said he felt “a bit lost for words after tonight” and shared that appearing on Coronation Street felt like a childhood dream coming full circle. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for every Coronation Street updates.