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Coronation Street 1960

Status
Returning Series
First Aired
December 9, 1960
Last Aired
June 25, 2026
Format
67 seasons · 4,603 eps
Total Runtime
~1687.8 hours (22 min/ep)
Highest Rated Episode
S1E1 "Fri Dec 09 1960" (★ 2/10)
Created By
Tony Warren
Network
ITV1
★ TMDB users: 5.3/10 from 117 votes TV-PG Soap 67 seasons · 4603 eps Returning Series
Community & Your Rating
★ 5.3/10
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What is Coronation Street?

Coronation Street is a British television soap opera that follows the lives of ordinary, working-class people in a fictional area of Manchester in England. The show is set in the fictional town of Weatherfield in Greater Manchester and centres on a cobbled, terraced street.

Type
TV series
Year
1960
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
4,603
Runtime
22 minutes
First aired
Dec 9, 1960
Last aired
Jun 25, 2026
Original language
EN
Origin
GB
Networks
ITV1
Genres
Soap
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 5.3/10 from 117 votes
Format
67 seasons · 4,603 episodes
Episode runtime
~22 minutes
Status
Returning Series
Network
ITV1
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Coronation Street is a British television soap opera that follows the lives of ordinary, working-class people in a fictional area of Manchester in England. The show is set in the fictional town of Weatherfield in Greater Manchester and centres on a cobbled, terraced street. The programme was created by Tony Warren and is shown on ITV. The series premiered on December 9, 1960, and was produced by Granada Television. Coronation Street is Britain's longest-running soap and it follows the residents through regular social and family interactions at home, in the workplace, and in their local pub, the Rovers Return Inn. The show features a cast of characters, including William Roache, Helen Worth, Barbara Knox, and Sally Dynevor. Coronation Street is also referred to as Corrie and is based on the location of Salford. The show has been on the air since its premiere in 1960 and continues to be a popular programme.

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“A long-running British soap depicting everyday life in a working-class neighborhood.”

Reasons to watch
  • Rich character development over decades
  • Authentic portrayal of British working-class life
  • Cultural institution with historical significance
Keep in mind
  • Slow pacing may not suit all viewers
  • Requires long-term investment for full engagement

Watch it if you enjoy character-driven dramas about ordinary people facing real-life challenges.

Suitable for general audiences, though storylines can involve mature themes like illness, relationships, and social issues.

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What is Coronation Street about?

It follows the daily lives of residents on a cobbled street in the fictional town of Weatherfield, Greater Manchester.

When did Coronation Street start?

The show premiered on 9 December 1960 and is Britain's longest-running soap opera.

Who created Coronation Street?

It was created by Tony Warren for Granada Television.

Where is Coronation Street set?

The show is set in the fictional town of Weatherfield, based on Salford in Greater Manchester.

Is Coronation Street still running?

Yes, it continues to air new episodes on ITV.

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