Ahead of the landmark television event, cast members from Britain's two most beloved soaps have come together for a unique trip down memory lane. In a special one-off feature released today on YouTube, stars from Coronation Street and Emmerdale delve into the rich history of their respective shows, building excitement for the upcoming crossover episode titled 'Corriedale'.
Soap Stars Revisit Iconic Moments
The 30-minute special, named 'Countdown to Corriedale', features pairings of actors from both serial dramas settling into famous sets to watch and react to legendary clips from the archives. The confirmed pairings are Sydney Martin and Bradley Riches, Danny Miller and Catherine Tyldesley, Shebz Miah and Mollie Gallagher, and Mikey North and Amy Walsh.
This nostalgic look back is designed to remind long-time viewers why these programmes have captivated audiences for generations, while also providing a perfect primer for newcomers. The journey through each pairing's selected highlights culminates in the final moments where the official countdown to the Corriedale event begins.
Legendary Storylines in the Spotlight
The special feature focuses on some of the most dramatic and talked-about plots in soap history. For Emmerdale, the clips include the devastating plane crash, Ashley Thomas's heart-wrenching dementia storyline, the terrifying reign of serial killer Meena Jutla, and the dramatic limousine crash.
From the cobbles of Coronation Street, the stars will revisit the iconic love triangle showdown between Ken, Deirdre, and Mike Baldwin, the death of Alan Bradley on Blackpool's promenade, the canal disaster caused by killer Richard Hillman, the emotional wedding of Roy Cropper and Hayley Patterson, and the catastrophic tram crash.
What We Know About the Corriedale Crossover
The crossover episode itself, 'Corriedale', is a one-hour special scheduled to air at 8pm on Monday, January 5. It will not be available for early release on ITVX. However, the regular half-hour episodes of both Emmerdale and Coronation Street will be shown at 7pm and 7:30pm respectively on that night, with these instalments available to stream on ITVX.
A newly released trailer hints at the chaos to come, centring on a multi-vehicle collision. The preview shows Kit Green (Jacob Roberts) attempting to take control, while Carla Connor (Alison King) tries to calm a distressed individual. Jacob Gallagher (Joe-Warren Plant) is seen aiding Shona and David Platt (Julia Goulding and Jack P Shepherd), and Asha Alahan (Tanisha Gorey) works alongside Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) to help casualties.
At Hotten General Hospital, a pregnant Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) assists a screaming and also pregnant Shona. Meanwhile, at the crash site, Kevin and Abi Webster (Michael Le Vell and Sally Carman-Duttine) search for Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney), and Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley) is heard screaming for Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) with Joe Tate (Ned Porteous) nearby.
The extensive cast list for the crossover includes a huge array of familiar faces from both Weatherfield and the Dales, promising an unmissable event for soap fans. 'Countdown to Corriedale' is available to watch now on YouTube, serving as the perfect appetiser for the main event on January 5.
