The programme is shown in the UK in six episodes, over three evenings a week on ITV. [156] This video was titled Coronation Street: Open All Hours and released on VHS. Sally forms a syndicate to buy a horse. In May 2008 it moved to Sunday mornings until August 2008 when it returned to Saturdays. An unexpected visitor spells trouble for Nick. Amy skips school to attend a family planning clinic. "[92] In 2004, the Manchester Evening News published a contradictory story that a young musician from Wilmslow called David Browning played the trumpet on both the original recording of the theme in 1960 and a re-recording in 1964, for a one-off payment of £36. Seb cements his fate by losing control of his temper. In 1992, chairman of the Broadcasting Standards Council, Lord Rees-Mogg, criticised the low representation of ethnic minorities, and the programme's portrayal of the cosy familiarity of a bygone era. Trouble comes in fours for Gemma and Chesney. Sarah's misgivings threaten the factory's future. Meanwhile, David is advised to ease Shona's fears over their future, and Gail suggests a girly spa night to Maria. [41] The Coronation Street episode broadcast on 2 January 1985 attracted 21.40 million viewers, making it the most-watched episode in the shows history based on a single showing. David announces his intention to open a new business. [104] 25 December 1987 episode, where Hilda Ogden (Jean Alexander) leaves the street to start a new life as a housekeeper for long-term employer Dr Lowther, attracted a combined audience of 26.65 million for its original airing and omnibus repeat on 27 December 1987. [89] Jimmy McGovern also wrote some episodes. Sharon is not convinced when Gary claims that Rick has gone into hiding abroad, and Sarah has a suggestion for the Underworld staff regarding the factory's future. He added, "an attempt was made in later years to re-record that solo, using Stan Roderick, but it sounded too good, and they reverted to the old one. Iain Macleod is the current series producer. Meanwhile, Robert promises Vicky he will be there for the midwife appointment, but is torn when he's left in charge of the Bistro. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Sally accuses Abi of chasing Kevin's money. Other storylines included Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson) becoming a prostitute and the show's first bisexual love triangle (between Michelle Connor (Kym Marsh), Sonny Dhillon (Pal Aron), and Sean Tully (Antony Cotton)). In 2008, ITV announced filming was to get underway for a new special DVD episode, Coronation Street: Out of Africa, featuring Kirk Sutherland, Fiz Brown, Chesney Brown, which included the temporary return of Cilla Battersby-Brown. The schedule of only three episodes a week will continue.[126]. Gary loses money after leaving Ryan in charge. Shona's concern for Clayton stirs up trouble. To celebrate 60 years of Coronation Street on television, we're going through the programme's entire history a year at a time. Carla's fiancée Tony Gordon (Gray O'Brien) discovered the affair and had Liam killed in a hit-and-run in October. Audrey learns that she must vacate her house. Maria consoles Emma over her dad's illness. [124][125], In June 2020 ITV announced that filming will resume on 9 June. Norris demands a divorce from Mary so that he can marry Freda. The police question Carla about the fire. Carla resolves to make amends to her workforce.
[128] In 1996, pay-TV began and Arena began screening the series in one-hour instalments on Saturdays and Sundays at 6:30 pm EST.
Gary abandons his scruples to raise cash for Sarah. Other stories in 2009 included Peter Barlow's battle against alcoholism, Ken Barlow's affair with actress Martha Fraser (Stephanie Beacham) after his dog Eccles fell in the canal, Maria giving birth to Liam's son and her subsequent relationship with Liam's killer Tony, Steve McDonald's (Simon Gregson) marriage to Becky Granger (Katherine Kelly) and Kevin Webster's (Michael Le Vell) affair with Molly Dobbs (Vicky Binns). An emotional Daniel returns to face the music. Gary does his best to remain calm when questioned by police over the factory roof collapse, and Beth offers to sell her factory shares to Sean. [22], The show's production team was tested when many core cast members left the programme in the early 1970s. From 1999 to 2001, issue-led storylines were introduced such as Toyah Battersby's (Georgia Taylor) rape, Roy and Hayley Cropper (David Neilson and Julie Hesmondhalgh) abducting their foster child, Sarah Platt's Internet chat room abduction and Alma Halliwell's (Amanda Barrie) death from cervical cancer. Eileen learns of Gary's latest stroke of bad luck. The police and a reporter turn up at the school as Tyrone pleads with Evelyn to see sense, and Robert says he has CCTV of Jed trying to blackmail him. The bigamy of Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne) and his addiction to alcohol, later in the decade, Maya Sharma's (Sasha Behar) revenge on former lover Dev Alahan (Jimmi Harkishin), Charlie Stubbs's (Bill Ward) psychological abuse of Shelley Unwin (Sally Lindsay), and the deaths of Mike Baldwin (Johnny Briggs), Vera Duckworth (Liz Dawn) and Fred Elliott (John Savident). [20] After the first episode in 1960, the Daily Mirror printed: "The programme is doomed from the outset ... For there is little reality in this new serial, which apparently, we have to suffer twice a week.