Coronation Street

About Coronation Street

Launched in 1960, Coronation Street is the longest-running soap opera in the world. Set in the fictional town of Weatherfield, it narrates the lives, trials, and tribulations of its working-class residents. The show beautifully blends drama, comedy, and romance while dealing with a number of social issues, making it a popular choice among viewers of all ages.

Making / Production

The series has been produced by ITV Granada since its inception. Being a long-standing show, it has gone through numerous changes in its production team. One of the most notable is the transition from black-and-white to color episodes in the late 1960s. The show has seen a total of over 10,000 episodes till date.

Actors

• William Roache: Playing Ken Barlow since the show's first episode, Roache holds the Guinness World Record for being the longest-serving TV actor in a continuous role.
• Helen Worth: Portraying Gail Platt since 1974, Worth's character has been involved in some of the show's most dramatic plotlines.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Coronation Street was not the original title of the show. It was initially going to be called 'Florizel Street'.
• The show's famous fictional pub, 'The Rover's Return' has 'died' and been 'reborn' several times over the show's run.

Awards

Coronation Street has received numerous awards over its long run, including multiple British Soap Awards and National Television Awards. It's also been awarded the BAFTA for "Best Continuing Drama" several times.

Quotes

• "You're not just marrying me, you're marrying this hat!" - Hilda Ogden
• "I might have her ashes made into a diamond. It’s what she would’ve wanted." - Steve McDonald

Music, Soundtrack

• The identifiable theme music of Coronation Street, composed by Eric Spear, has remained largely unchanged since its inception.