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Stories That Gripped the Nation

Stories That Gripped the Nation

Episode number: 1

Overview: We look back at pivotal storylines that captured the public's imagination, including the tram crash of 2010 and the Mike, Ken and Deirdre love triangle of 1983.

Weddings

Weddings

Episode number: 2

Overview: A celebration of the most memorable weddings in Weatherfield. There have been 130 weddings over the decades and viewers will get to see some of the best.

Villains

Villains

Episode number: 3

Overview: A look back at some of the most notorious baddies to ever walk the streets of Weatherfield. You'll be on the edge of your seat all over again as we remember the likes of Richard Hillman, Charlie Stubbs, Maya Sharma and Pat Phelan.

Partnerships

Partnerships

Episode number: 4

Overview: We celebrate the classic Corrie pairings and comedy double acts that have kept us entertained over the years including Stan and Hilda, and Fred and Ashley.

Scandals

Scandals

Episode number: 5

Overview: We turn back the clock and remember Sarah Louise Platt's teenage pregnancy and the Baldwin's tangled family affairs, among other classic storylines.

Battleaxes

Battleaxes

Episode number: 6

Overview: Coronation Street was founded on its dominating matriarchs and Northern working- class battleaxes. This episode will celebrate the best of them, including Ena Sharples, Ivy Tilsley, Vera Duckworth, Blanche Hunt and Evelyn Plummer.

High Days and Holidays

High Days and Holidays

Episode number: 7

Overview: The residents of Weatherfield love a change of scenery, but holidays very rarely go to plan. We revisit the first episode filmed entirely on location in 1967.

Famous Faces

Famous Faces

Episode number: 8

Overview: A celebration of some of the many famous faces that have graced the street over the years including Sir Ian McKellen, Joanna Lumley and comedy legend Peter Kay.