
Coronation Street
About
Britain’s longest‑running soap follows ordinary working‑class families on a fictional street.
Coronation Street first aired on 9 December 1960 and has remained a staple of UK television for over six decades. The show centres on residents of Weatherfield, a fictional town in Greater Manchester, and depicts their everyday social and family interactions at home, in the workplace, and at the Rovers Return Inn pub. The series is known for its blend of humor, heartfelt drama and strong, relatable characters, and it continues to be broadcast on ITV in six 30‑minute episodes each week.
What to know
- Runs from 9 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, plus a Sunday omnibus.
- Each episode is 30 minutes long.
- Ken Barlow, played by William Roache, is the longest‑serving actor.
- The show is set in the fictional town of Weatherfield, based on Salford.
- The Rovers Return Inn is the central pub where characters meet.
- Original characters include Ena Sharples, Elsie Tanner, and Annie Walker.
- The series tackles everyday issues and occasional social topics.
- Over 11,000 episodes have aired, making it the world’s longest‑running TV soap.
Watch if
If you enjoy grounded, character‑driven drama that captures everyday life and community bonds—complete with romance, family ups and downs, and the familiar buzz of a local pub—then Coronation Street offers a rich, long‑running slice of British culture that you’ll find engaging and relatable.
Skip if
If you’re looking for high‑energy action, fantasy, or sci‑fi adventure, Coronation Street’s slow‑burn, dialogue‑heavy, family‑friendly tone may feel too mundane for you.
Premise and Setting
Iconic Characters
The Rovers Return Inn
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