ITV has officially confirmed the air date for the highly anticipated crossover episode of Coronation Street and Emmerdale, titled “Corriedale.” This event will take place on January 5 at 8 PM, marking a significant moment in soap opera history.
Key Details of the Corriedale Crossover
- Air Date: January 5, 2024
- Start Time: 8 PM
- Duration: 1 hour
- Preceding Episodes:
- Emmerdale at 7 PM for 30 minutes
- Coronation Street at 7:30 PM for 30 minutes
Format and Changes to Regular Schedule
Following the Corriedale episode, ITV will introduce a new format known as the “soap power hour.” Both Coronation Street and Emmerdale will air five 30-minute episodes each week. Emmerdale will shift to a permanent timeslot of 8 PM, with Coronation Street following at 8:30 PM each night. This adjustment means fans will see one less episode per week than previously offered.
Plot Overview
The Corriedale special centers on a dramatic multi-vehicle pile-up that unites the worlds of Emmerdale and Weatherfield. In a thrilling trailer, viewers witness the chaos after a crash on a dark, stormy road near Hotten. Emergency services respond to desperate calls for help amidst rising tension.
Returning Characters
Familiar faces from both soaps will feature in the crossover. Key characters include:
- David Platt (Coronation Street)
- Tracy Barlow (Coronation Street)
- Liam Cavanagh (Coronation Street)
- Aaron Dingle (Emmerdale)
- Actors like Jack P Shepherd, Vicky Myers, and Kate Ford from Coronation Street
- Johnny McPherson and Danny Miller from Emmerdale
The promotional material hints at future drama stemming from the crash, including fear, secrets, and potentially deadly consequences. Viewers can expect that life in both communities will be altered forever following this groundbreaking episode.
Don’t miss the premiere of Corriedale on January 5 at 8 PM on ITV1.
