Death of major Corrie character threatened to mark December’s 65 year anniversary

Celebrating 65 years this month, Coronation Street – the world’s longest-running TV soap opera – will see the death of a major character … if rumours are true.

‘Corriedale’ will also see a crossover between Corrie and Emmerdale in a TV first, airing in the New Year.

As well as making household names of beloved characters like Bill Roache as Ken Barlow and Barbara Knox as Rita Tanner, the cobbles have hosted a cast list of stars over the years – from Suranne Jones to Dame Joanna Lumley and crooner Michael Ball.