Coronation Street and Emmerdale will join forces for the first time in a special crossover episode titled Corriedale, airing tonight on ITV. The hour-long special marks a historic moment for the two soaps, bringing together characters from Weatherfield and the Dales in a dramatic multi-vehicle crash.
The episode serves as a launchpad for ITV's new 'soap power hour' scheduling pattern, set to begin in January 2026. From then, Emmerdale will air at 8pm and Coronation Street at 8.30pm, each for 30 minutes, Monday to Friday. Episodes will continue to be available on ITVX from 7am on the day of transmission.
In the lead-up to the crossover, viewers can watch half-hour instalments of both soaps from 7pm tonight. However, for one day only, the special episode will not be available to stream early on ITVX, creating a shared live viewing experience.
The plot centres on a horrific multi-vehicle crash on a country road near Hotten, with characters from both shows caught in the chaos. Promotional trailers have shown emergency services arriving at the scene, with survivors calling for help in the dark.
