Coronation Street has always connected with its audience, made headlines and broken new ground in television drama. We look back at pivotal storylines that captured the public's imagination.

Episode 1 of 8, Stories That Gripped The Nation

Coronation Street: Compilations

Series 1

A look back at pivotal storylines that captured the public's imagination.

A celebration of the most memorable weddings in Weatherfield. There have been 130 weddings over the decades and viewers will get to see some of the best.

Episode 2 of 8, Weddings

A look back at some of the most notorious baddies to ever walk the streets of Weatherfield including Richard Hillman, Charlie Stubbs, Maya Sharma and Pat Phelan.

Episode 3 of 8, Villains

We celebrate the classic Corrie pairings and comedy double acts that have kept us entertained over the years including Stan and Hilda, and Fred and Ashley.

Episode 4 of 8, Partnerships

We turn back the clock and remember Sarah Louise Platt's teenage pregnancy and the Baldwin's tangled family affairs, among other classic storylines. 

Episode 5 of 8, Scandals

Coronation Street has always made headlines, broken new ground in television drama and got the nation talking. We look back at the pivotal storylines.

Episode 6 of 8, Battleaxes

We look at what chaos happens to the residents of Coronation Street when they venture abroad.

Episode 7 of 8, High Days and Holidays

A celebration of some of the many famous faces that have graced the street over the years including Sir Ian McKellen, Joanna Lumley and comedy legend Peter Kay.

Coronation Street: Compilations

Episode 1 of 8, Stories That Gripped The Nation

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