Maisie Spackman
Published December 3, 2025 3:00pm
Updated December 3, 2025 3:00pm
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Corriedale will link Coronation Street and Emmerdale forever (Picture: ITV)
We’re gearing up for the ITV soap event of the century, and it’s safe to say that it will change the future of both Emmerdale and Coronation Street forever.
Of course, we’re talking about Corriedale – the epic crossover episode that will see the two universes collide for the first time ever.
The special event is set to kick off brand new schedules on the channel, with 30-minute weeknight episodes of each soap creating what bosses are calling a soap power hour.
Earlier this week, we were treated to a dramatic trailer full of teases for what is to come.
The production teams of both soaps have worked together on an enormous stunt, which will see a multi-vehicle pile-up leave lives in danger.
As fire spreads between the cars on the dark country road just outside Hotten, so does panic among the Weatherfield and Emmerdale residents.
There are explosive scenes ahead (Picture: ITV)
Following the one-off event, the characters are set to return to their homes on the cobbles and in the Dales, but the events of Corriedale won’t just be forgotten.
‘The producers, scriptwriters and production teams have conceived aningenious way of linking the two universes,’ ITV has confirmed.
They also said that the events of the episode will have ‘everlasting consequences’.
‘The episode will be self-contained, but the consequences of the high-stakes drama will have repercussions for both communities and see them linked forever as familiar faces depart and exciting new characters arrive into both soaps.’
The excitement for the episode has been building for months, but it’s only been in the last few weeks that we’ve slowly been fed details on what to expect.
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Previous Page Next PageWe now know of several characters who are set to appear in the episode.
From Coronation Street, DS Lisa Swain (Vicky Myers) was the first to be announced as a major player in Corriedale.
‘To be involved in this unique, bold, innovative, not to mention history-making episode, in Coronation Street’s 65th year, (well, when we are filming it at least), is fantastic,’ Vicky previously said.
‘When I read the script and found out how two worlds collide, who is involved and how the characters interact, not to mention the impact the events of the night will have… Wow. It’s going to be unmissable.
‘I couldn’t wait to get started actually. This has been in the pipeline for quite some time and the talented team behind the scenes at Coronation Street and Emmerdale, has worked tirelessly to make this happen.
Lisa Swain and Aaron Dingle were the first characters confirmed to be involved (Picture: ITV)
‘They’re incredible. I’m really looking forward to meeting, and working with, people I haven’t met or worked with before, both in front of and behind the camera. It’s incredibly exciting and the camaraderie is great. It’s going to be epic.’
It has also been confirmed that Tracy Barlow (Kate Ford) and David Platt (Jack P Shepherd) will be involved in the dramatic episode.
From Emmerdale, the first character revealed to be involved was Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller).
‘I am made up that Aaron is in the Corriedale episode,’ Danny said. ‘Originally from Manchester, Coronation Street has always been an iconic show in our house just as much as Emmerdale.
‘So to cross them both over is a great idea. The night shoots have been full on with having young kids but a lot of fun and it’s been great working with the Corrie team.
‘I can’t wait to see how the episode plays out with the separate storylines from both Emmerdale and Corrie. It’s going to be epic and every soap fan’s dream.’
Lives will never be the same (Picture: ITV)
The other character confirmed from Emmerdale is Dr Liam Cavanagh (Jonny McPherson).
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There will also be an interactive element to the episode, with viewers able to vote in advance on who they’d like to see interact.
Four scenes have already been filmed, between Ross Barton (Michael Parr) and Tracy Barlow, Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) and Carla Connor (Alison King), Nicola King (Nicola Wheeler) and Roy Cropper (David Neilson), and Sam Dingle (James Hooton) and Kirk Sutherland (Andrew Whyment).
The scene that receives the most votes will make it into the final cut of the episode.
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While others may be on the countdown to Christmas or New Year, we’re counting the days until Corriedale – and there isn’t long to wait now!
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