KILLER Tracy Barlow will return to Corrie to frame innocent murder suspect Gail McIntyre - in exchange for freedom.

Tracy, played by Kate Ford, is serving 15 years in prison for murdering lover Charlie Stubbs in 2007.

But when Gail (formerly Platt) is held on remand over the death of hubby Joe, Tracy is offered an early release deal in exchange for extracting a confession.

So Gail finds herself sharing a cell with Tracy. Deirdre and Ken's evil daughter then sets about manipulating Gail into opening up - before twisting her words in a bid to send her down.

Set-up ... Gail (Helen Worth)
Set-up ... Gail (Helen Worth)

Tracy reappears on screen in May, begging her jail governor to allow her to attend the funeral of grandma Blanche.

But after getting out for the day, she gets a taste for freedom.

Meanwhile, Gail (Helen Worth) is on remand in the same prison suspected of killing Joe, who died trying to fake his death in an insurance scam.

A Corrie source said: "With just three weeks until the trial, police tell Tracy they're willing to do a deal if she can get some new evidence, or a confession, from Gail."

Tracy jumps at the chance and the cops arrange for them to become cellmates.

Concern

Our source continued: "Viewers will have forgotten how manipulative Tracy is. She'll convince Gail they need to trust each other and offers to watch her back."

It's not long before Gail is opening up about Joe's death.

But Tracy keeps a mental note of all Gail is saying so she can twist the words for police.

Kate, 32, who quit Corrie in 2007, agreed to reprise her role after assurances her return would be dramatic.

The Sun

Originally Posted by Jords (Post 3048399) Tracy is such a cow but gotta love her, though I dont want Gail locked up!

Originally Posted by thebeast (Post 3048413) I will feel sorry for Gail but shes gotta go! Wonder what will happen to David though?

Originally Posted by thebeast (Post 3048387) Also does Joe die on the boat by accident.. I though he clicks something or accidently kills himself.. thats what it appeared to look like in the preview screens when it was the tv award thingies!

Originally Posted by Jaye (Post 3051744) Nooooooooo I hate Tracy (though no fan of Gail either....) So daft though. Why would the police turn to Tracy? :joker: Ahhhh soaps - gotta love 'em.....

Originally Posted by Niamhxo (Post 3054518) I know yeah, that is a seriously un realistic story line, a murderer being set free for getting someone to confess to murder, like they wouldn't lie to get out of jail:conf: