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Coronation Street and Emmerdale to be 'linked forever' in huge ITV soap first
- Coronation Street and Emmerdale will unite for a one-off crossover episode airing in January 2026 on ITV1 and STV to launch a new scheduling format.
- ITV implemented the crossover and schedule change after research showed viewers prefer 30-minute episodes and shifting viewing habits prompted a revised soaps commissioning pattern.
- The special episode will last one hour, feature intertwined plots crafted by both shows' creative teams, and allow viewers to vote on which characters from each soap will share a scene.
- ITV expects over 8 million weekly viewers to continue enjoying the soaps, which will air as a 'power hour' on weeknights with Emmerdale at 8pm and Coronation Street at 8:30pm, plus early access on ITVX and STV Player.
- The crossover's high-stakes drama aims to have lasting repercussions for both communities, marking a historic link between the two shows while maintaining their individual storylines after the event.
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ITV soaps make history as Emmerdale and Coronation Street join forces for the first time
ITV soaps make history as Emmerdale and Coronation Street join forces for the first time - ITV has announced a historic crossover episode between its beloved soaps Coronation Street and Emmerdale, set to air in January 2026
Corrie and Emmerdale to crossover for first time ever in history-making episode
Two worlds collide in a history-making episode of Coronation Street and Emmerdale (Picture: ITV) For the first time ever, Coronation Street and Emmerdale will join forces for an almighty crossover episode that will air in the New Year. ITV’s flagship soaps have announced the one-off special edition to mark a new broadcast pattern that will launch in 2026. It was announced earlier this year that both serial dramas will air in what has been dubbed…
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