In an unprecedented move for British television, the worlds of two iconic ITV soaps are set to collide tonight in a special hour-long episode titled 'Corriedale'. The dramatic crossover will see beloved characters from Coronation Street and Emmerdale thrown together by a terrifying and life-altering car crash.
A Collision of Soap Titans
The special episode, airing on Monday, 5th January 2026, promises heartbreak and high stakes as the residents of Weatherfield's Coronation Street and the villagers of Emmerdale find their paths fatally intertwined. The narrative centres on a catastrophic crash that leaves lives hanging in the balance, with consequences that will ripple through both communities forever.
ITV has confirmed that the episode will deliver drama, death, and destruction, marking a landmark event in soap history where the harrowing fallout will be felt on both the Cobbles and in the Dales. The anticipation has been building for this unique collaboration, which is expected to draw millions of viewers.
The Full 'Corriedale' Cast Line-Up
The full roster of characters appearing in this monumental crossover has now been officially released. The cast list features a mix of legendary long-serving stars and popular recent additions from both serials.
From Coronation Street, viewers can expect to see:
- Abi Webster, played by Sally Carman-Duttine
- Asha Alahan (Tanisha Gorey) and Becky Swain (Amy Cudden)
- Betsy Swain, portrayed by Sydney Martin
- Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank) and Carl Webster (Jonathan Howard)
- Carla Connor, the iconic Alison King
- Cassie Plummer (Claire Sweeney) and David Platt (Jack P. Shepherd)
- Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney) and James Bailey (Jason Callender)
- Jodie (Olivia Frances-Brown) and the legendary Ken Barlow (William Roache)
- Kevin Webster (Michael Le Vell) and Kit Green (Jacob Roberts)
- Lisa Swain (Vicky Myers) and Ronnie Bailey (Vinta Morgan)
- Sarah Platt (Tina O'Brien) and Shona Platt (Julia Goulding)
- Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson) and Summer Spellman (Harriet Bibby)
- Theo Silverton (James Cartwright) and Tim Metcalfe (Joe Duttine)
- Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce) and Tracy McDonald (Kate Ford)
Crossing over from Emmerdale are:
- Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) and Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley)
- Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) and Chas Dingle (Lucy Pargeter)
- Eric Pollard (Christopher Chittell) and Jacob Gallagher (Joe-Warren Plant)
- Jai Sharma (Christopher Bisson) and Joe Tate (Ned Porteous)
- John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth) and Liam Cavanagh (Jonny McPherson)
- Mackenzie Boyd (Lawrence Robb) and Moira Dingle (Natalie J. Robb)
- Ray Walters (Joe Absolom) and Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley)
- Sarah Sugden (Katie Hill) and Victoria Sugden (Isabel Hodgins)
Who Will Survive the Carnage?
With such an extensive cast involved, the central question for fans is who will make it out of the devastating collision alive. The episode's promotional material heavily hints at permanent consequences, suggesting that soap land will never be the same again after this dramatic merger of storylines.
This ambitious crossover represents a major scheduling event for ITV, blending the distinct tones and family dynasties of Britain's two most popular continuing dramas. It is a bold experiment designed to captivate existing fans and potentially attract new audiences to both shows. The aftermath of the 'Corriedale' crash is sure to dominate soap headlines and plotlines for weeks to come.
