The stars of Britain's most beloved soaps stepped out in style for a landmark television event. The cast of Coronation Street and Emmerdale gathered in Bradford for the glittering premiere of 'Corriedale', the highly anticipated one-off crossover episode that merges the two iconic worlds for the first time.
Red Carpet Fashion and Soap Reunions
Tina O'Brien, who plays Sarah Barlow, commanded attention on the red carpet at the Science Museum. The 42-year-old actress cut a stunning figure in a chic minidress featuring a waistcoat-style top and a separate skirt, showcasing her legs in coordinated heels. She kept her accessories simple with small gold hoop earrings, letting the elegant ensemble speak for itself.
She was joined by her on-screen brother, Jack P Shepherd (David Platt), who was all smiles as he reunited with his soap wife, Julia Goulding (Shona Ramsey). Jack opted for a cool, casual look in a black leather jacket over a white T-shirt and skinny jeans. Julia looked equally stylish in a pleated black leather-look maxi skirt, which she paired with a square-neck bodysuit and stilettos.
The trio, who are central to the crossover's dramatic plot, appeared in high spirits for photographers. Elsewhere, Claire Sweeney looked effortlessly chic in an all-black tweed ensemble, while James Cartwright (Theo Silver) made a statement in a personalised T-shirt declaring the crossover 'mega'.
What to Expect from the 'Corriedale' Crossover
This historic television event, first announced in May, will finally hit screens on Friday, January 5. The special hour-long episode will air at 8pm on ITV1, preceded by regular instalments of both soaps. For the first time, the episode will not be available early on ITVX, making the broadcast a must-watch event.
The pulse-racing plot centres on a terrifying multi-vehicle pile-up on a foggy road, with consequences that will ripple through both communities. A newly released trailer promises edge-of-your-seat drama, showing beloved characters from Weatherfield and the Dales thrown into chaos.
Emmerdale's paramedic Jacob Gallagher (Joe-Warren Plant) will be seen tending to an injured David and Shona Platt, while Coronation Street's trainee paramedic Asha Alahan (Tanisha Gorey) works alongside Emmerdale icon Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley). The drama intensifies with two pregnant women—Shona Platt and Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins)—caught up in the crisis.
A Star-Studded Cast Collision
The crossover features a massive ensemble cast. From Coronation Street, viewers can expect to see Kit Green (Jacob Roberts), Carla Connor (Alison King), and Asha Alahan joining the fray. Emmerdale favourites include Cain and Charity Dingle, Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley), and Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller).
They join the previously announced core cast, ensuring a true fusion of the two soap universes. Iain MacLeod, ITV Executive Producer for Continuing Drama, has called the episode 'mind-blowing, historical and unmissable', a sentiment echoed by the palpable excitement at the premiere.
The 'Corriedale' special is designed as a celebration of the soap genre and will launch ITV's new 'soap power hour' scheduling. It is a self-contained story, but the repercussions of the high-stakes drama are promised to leave both soaps changed forever, linking the communities of Manchester and Yorkshire in a whole new way.
