ITV Confirms Corriedale Crossover for January 2026

ITV has confirmed that the historic crossover episode between Coronation Street and Emmerdale, titled Corriedale, will air on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 8 p.m. The one-hour special marks the first time characters from the two long-running soaps will share the screen, uniting the fictional worlds of Weatherfield and the Yorkshire Dales in a dramatic collision.

The episode centers on a multi-vehicle pileup on a dark, stormy country road near the village of Hotten, drawing emergency responders and residents from both locations into the chaos. A teaser trailer released by ITV depicts the tense aftermath, with desperate voices calling for help amid flashing emergency lights and spreading fire. Recognizable figures include Coronation Street's David Platt, portrayed by Jack P. Shepherd, and Tracy Barlow, played by Kate Ford, alongside Emmerdale's Dr. Liam Cavanagh, acted by Jonny McPherson, and Aaron Dingle, played by Danny Miller. DS Lisa Swain from Coronation Street, brought to life by Vicky Myers, is also confirmed to appear, with her scenes intertwined with Aaron's on this fateful night.

Filming for the special took place during intense night shoots at a secret location, capturing...