In an unprecedented move for British television, ITV's flagship soaps Coronation Street and Emmerdale are set for a dramatic collision tonight. The special hour-long crossover episode, dubbed 'Corriedale', will see the residents of Weatherfield and the Yorkshire Dales thrown together in a terrifying car crash with life-altering consequences.
A Fateful Collision on 'Corriedale'
The unique episode, airing on Monday, 5th January 2026, promises heartbreak and high stakes as the worlds of the Cobbles and the Dales violently intersect. The narrative centres on a catastrophic crash that ensnares characters from both villages, leading to scenes of drama, death, and destruction. This landmark event is poised to change the lives of numerous characters forever, with harrowing consequences promised for all involved.
The Full Cast List Revealed
ITV has now unveiled the extensive list of stars from both shows who will feature in this groundbreaking instalment. The confirmed cast for the 'Corriedale' special is as follows:
Coronation Street Cast:
- Abi Webster - Sally Carman-Duttine
- Asha Alahan - Tanisha Gorey
- Becky Swain - Amy Cudden
- Betsy Swain - Sydney Martin
- Billy Mayhew - Daniel Brocklebank
- Carl Webster - Jonathan Howard
- Carla Connor - Alison King
- Cassie Plummer - Claire Sweeney
- David Platt - Jack P Shepherd
- Debbie Webster - Sue Devaney
- James Bailey - Jason Callender
- Jodie - Olivia Frances-Brown
- Ken Barlow - William Roache
- Kevin Webster - Michael Le Vell
- Kit Green - Jacob Roberts
- Lisa Swain - Vicky Myers
- Ronnie Bailey - Vinta Morgan
- Sarah Platt - Tina O'Brien
- Shona Platt - Julia Goulding
- Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
- Summer Spellman - Harriet Bibby
- Theo Silverton - James Cartwright
- Tim Metcalfe - Joe Duttine
- Todd Grimshaw - Gareth Pierce
- Tracy McDonald - Kate Ford
Emmerdale Cast:
- Aaron Dingle - Danny Miller
- Cain Dingle - Jeff Hordley
- Charity Dingle - Emma Atkins
- Chas Dingle - Lucy Pargeter
- Eric Pollard - Christopher Chittell
- Jacob Gallagher - Joe-Warren Plant
- Jai Sharma - Christopher Bisson
- Joe Tate - Ned Porteous
- John Sugden - Oliver Farnworth
- Liam Cavanagh - Jonny Mcpherson
- Mackenzie Boyd - Lawrence Robb
- Moira Dingle - Natalie J Robb
- Ray Walters - Joe Absolom
- Robert Sugden - Ryan Hawley
- Sarah Sugden - Katie Hill
- Victoria Sugden - Isabel Hodgins
Soap Land Changed Forever
This ambitious crossover represents a major moment for British soap opera, breaking down the traditional barriers between two of the nation's most beloved serial dramas. The central question of the episode remains: who makes it out alive? With such a vast array of characters from both ensembles involved, the aftermath of the crash is certain to send shockwaves through both communities for weeks and months to come. Fans are advised to prepare for an emotional rollercoaster as Coronation Street and Emmerdale officially collide, creating a piece of television history.
