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Coronation Street: Specials

47 episodes

Special installments of the series.

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  1. Episode 4: The Road to Coronation Street Sep 16, 2010 · 24m
  2. Episode 6: Farewell Jack Nov 10, 2010 · 24m As Bill Tarmey prepares to bid farewell to Coronation Street after three decades playing Jack Duckworth, this special programme pays tribute to both the actor and the character. The show…
  3. Episode 7: 50 Years, 50 Moments - Part One Dec 7, 2010 · 24m First of two documentaries celebrating the greatest moments in the history of Coronation Street, to mark the show's 50th birthday. Earlier in the year, viewers had the chance to vote for…
  4. Episode 8: 50 Years, 50 Moments - Part Two Dec 9, 2010 · 24m Second of two documentaries celebrating the greatest moments in the history of Coronation Street to mark its 50th birthday. Earlier in the year, ITV viewers voted for their favourite…
  5. Episode 10: The Unforgettable Pat Phoenix Jan 12, 2011 · 24m Profile of the actress who found fame in Coronation Street and whose life offscreen was as colourful as that of Elsie Tanner, the character she played for 21 years. Close friends and…
  6. Episode 11: The Corrie Years - Part 1 Jul 20, 2011 · 24m New three-part documentary series looking at past dramatic storylines from Coronation Street which have become talking points for the nation. The first episode examines some of the plots…
  7. Episode 12: The Corrie Years - Part 2 Jul 27, 2011 · 24m The Firsts. Episode 2. Documentary series exploring the impact of the hugely popular show Coronation Street. The second episode examines how Britain's longest-running soap has consistently…
  8. Episode 13: The Corrie Years - Part 3 Aug 3, 2011 · 24m The Changing Face of Britain. Episode 3. Last in the documentary series about Coronation Street's rich history. Over the past 50 years, the soap has moved with the times and held up a…
  9. Episode 14: Farewell Liz Apr 20, 2011 · 24m A tribute to Coronation Street favourite Liz McDonald - landlady of the Rovers and queen of the miniskirt - who is leaving Coronation Street after more than 20 years. In this special…
  10. Episode 16: The Big 50 Dec 10, 2010 · 24m Paul O'Grady celebrates 50 years of Coronation Street by hosting a quiz show consisting of four celebrity teams (three teams of famous faces from the show, one team of 'superfans').
  11. Episode 17: Gary's Army Diaries Jan 31, 2011 · 24m Special spin-off episode of Coronation Street focusing on Gary Windass's experiences in Afghanistan. Gary relives the horrors of Afghanistan with Izzy. She wants to help him move on, but…
  12. Episode 18: Goodbye Blanche May 10, 2010 · 24m Blanche Hunt was one of Coronation Street's most popular characters and entertained millions. Maggie Jones, the actress who played her, died last year. She first stepped into the role in…
  13. Episode 19: Farewell Vera Feb 3, 2008 · 24m This special pays tribute to the 33 years and 3,011 episodes in which actress Elizabeth Dawn played Vera Duckworth on Coronation Street. When Vera first appeared in the Street in 1974…
  14. Episode 20: The Jubilee Years Aug 30, 1985 · 24m Britain's best-loved TV serial started life on December 9, 1960. Granada Video now invites you to celebrate Coronation Street's Silver Jubilee with Ena Sharples, Elsie Tanner, Annie…
  15. Episode 21: The Coronation Street Years Dec 3, 1995 · 24m This documentary delves into the archives to uncover how the Street and the nation have faced social change together, matching scenes from the programme with news footage spanning the…
  16. Episode 22: Spectrum: Coronation Street Special Sep 6, 1972 · 24m Spectrum looks back at Coronation Street, 12 years after the start of the soap. Featuring interviews with Violet Carson (Ena Sharples), Doris Speed (Annie Walker) and Bill Roache (Ken…
  17. Episode 23: Farewell Becky Jan 24, 2012 · 24m
  18. Episode 24: Deirdre and Me - 40 Years on Coronation Street Nov 1, 2012 · 24m Anne Kirkbride celebrates 40 years of playing the well-loved character of Deirdre in Coronation Street this year. This hour-long documentary special looks at the woman behind those famous…
  19. Episode 25: Tram Crash Documentary Dec 12, 2010 · 24m Behind the scenes of the 50th anniversary episodes.
  20. Episode 26: Ken and Me Jan 3, 2001 · 24m As the UK's (and probably the world's) longest serving soap actor, William Roache has seen many highs and lows during his forty year stint as Coronation Street's Ken Barlow. This…
  21. Episode 27: Peter Barlow Exposed Jan 1, 2010 · 24m The inside story of the Street's bigamous love cheat Peter Barlow, including interviews with actor Chris Gascoyne.
  22. Episode 28: McDonald Family Album Sep 8, 2004 · 24m This episode is about The McDonalds, about their lives and based mainly on the characters: Liz, Jim, Steve, Andy, & Karen
  23. Episode 29: Jack & Bill Jul 15, 2001 · 24m Documentary
  24. Episode 30: Baldwin Family Album Jan 1, 2001 · 24m A look back at the members of the Baldwin family
  25. Episode 31: Battersby Family Album Jan 8, 2001 · 24m A look back at the Battersby Family
  26. Episode 32: Duckworth Family Album Jan 1, 2006 · 24m The highs and lows of the Duckworth family
  27. Episode 33: Barlow Family Album Jan 1, 2009 · 24m The Highs and lows of the Barlow family
  28. Episode 34: Platt Family Album Jan 1, 2008 · 24m The highs and lows of the Platt family
  29. Episode 35: The Street Undressed Nov 21, 2003 · 24m The cutting edge of Coronation Street fashion comes into focus as we take a look at the handbags and the gladrags that have graced the Weatherfield cobbles over the past 40 years. Ena's…
  30. Episode 36: Corrie Controversies Apr 12, 2004 · 24m Controversial storylines that have featured on the soap over the years, including transsexuals, bigamists, arranged marriages, rape, teenage pregnancies and homosexuality. With…
  31. Episode 37: Farewell Mike Apr 7, 2006 · 24m A look at the colourful street life of Mike Baldwin played by Johnny Briggs from 1976 to 2006.
  32. Episode 38: Tracy Barlow Exposed Oct 21, 2003 · 24m Who would have thought that Corrie's whining teenager - Tracy Barlow - would grow up into soapland's public enemy number 1? When the Street's ""girl next door"" returned, she was…
  33. Episode 39: When Karen Met Steve Oct 28, 2003 · 24m The couple that married for a bet, and staged a sham divorce now plan a remarriage on a scale only previously seen in Hollywood. We talk to Jonathan Wrather about his role in their divorce…
  34. Episode 40: The Stars of the Street: 50 to 25 Dec 10, 2010 · 24m A countdown from 50 - 25 of the best characters on the street
  35. Episode 41: The Stars of the Street: 25 to 1 Dec 10, 2010 · 24m A countdown from 25 - 1 of the best characters on the street.
  36. Episode 42: I Am Ken Eternal Dec 10, 2010 · 24m Ken in his first music video!!
  37. Episode 43: Coronation Street: A Moving Story Mar 6, 2003 · 24m Special programme following the Street's move from its 53-year-old base at Granada Studios. With contributions from Tony Warren, Barbara Knox, Julie Goodyear and many more.
  38. Episode 44: Farewell Tina Jun 6, 2014 · 24m As Michelle Keegan leaves the cast of Coronation Street after six eventful years, this documentary tells the story of the Salford-born actress who achieved stardom by playing the feisty…
  39. Episode 45: Gail and Me: 40 Years on Coronation Street Jun 9, 2014 · 24m Documentary tribute to Helen Worth, whose character Gail has been a major figure in Coronation Street since 1974. Forty years ago, Helen was brought in as a glamorous young character to…
  40. Episode 46: Stories That Gripped the Nation Jul 6, 2020 · 23m 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.
  41. Episode 47: Weddings Jul 13, 2020 · 23m 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.
  42. Episode 48: Villains Jul 20, 2020 · 22m 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…
  43. Episode 49: Partnerships Jul 27, 2020 · 23m 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.
  44. Episode 50: Scandals Aug 1, 2020 · 22m We turn back the clock and remember Sarah Louise Platt's teenage pregnancy and the Baldwin's tangled family affairs, among other classic storylines.
  45. Episode 51: Battleaxes Aug 10, 2020 · 23m 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…
  46. Episode 52: High Days and Holidays Aug 17, 2020 · 23m 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.
  47. Episode 53: Famous Faces Sep 7, 2020 · 22m 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.