Amidst the intense drama, viewers were given a breather when Shona Battersby went to a pregnancy check-up with David.

Actress Julia Goulding revealed that the scene made her “break down emotionally” because it was reminiscent of her own real-life experiences.

Backstage, Julia said: “I had to stop a few times because the tears kept falling.

The feeling of hearing the baby’s heartbeat – both real and on film – was overwhelming.”

The scene of Shona holding David’s hand in the ultrasound room, her eyes filled with worry and happiness, is being predicted to be one of Coronation Street’s most emotional moments of the year.

But don’t think everything is smooth sailing – Julia hinted that “a big event” will happen to Shona in the coming weeks. Could the baby be part of the “sacrificial” drama that is overshadowing Weatherfield?