• Air date: 02 Jan '95 36 episodes
      Coronation Street is a British television soap opera first broadcast on Granada Television in 1960. It was soon syndicated on other ITV franchises. The programme concerns the lives of the residents of Coronation Street in Weatherfield, a fictional area of Salford, and centres around its terraced houses, cafe, corner shop, newsagents, textile factory and the Rovers Return pub. The programme was devised in 1960 by local scriptwriter Tony Warren at the recently formed Granada Television in Manchester. Warren's initial kitchen sink drama proposal was rejected by the station's founder Sidney Bernstein but he was persuaded by producer Harry Elton to produce the programme for thirteen pilot episodes. It was first broadcast on 9 December 1960 and within six months had become the most-watched programme on British television. It has been one of the most financially lucrative programmes on British commercial television, underpinning the success of the Granada Television franchise and the broadcaster ITV. ...
  • List of Episodes (36)
    • 1. Mon Jan 2 1995

      02 Jan '95
    • 14. Episode 14

      01 Feb '95
    • 15. Episode 15

      03 Feb '95
    • 16. Episode 16

      06 Feb '95
    • 36. April 21, 1995

      21 Apr '95
    • 55. May 8, 1995

      08 May '95
      Gail and Martin find the Duckworths holidaying in a neighbouring caravan. Betty meets a face during celebrations for the fiftieth anniversary of VE Day. The Wiltons notice that one of their garden gnomes is missing.
    • 56. May 10, 1995

      10 May '95
      Gail and Martin begin to communicate again. Samir confides his doubts to Jim about donating a kidney. Betty and Billy reflect on losing touch fifty years ago.
    • 57. May 12, 1995

      12 May '95
      Nicky skips school to entertain Melanie at Number 5. Betty has her hair done to attend a tea dance with Billy. The Wiltons receive a postcard from their missing garden gnome.
    • 66. Jun 2, 1995

      02 Jun '95
      Deirdre hastens to the hospital where she is given heartbreaking news of Samir. Denise invites Fiona to become the salon's manager. Steve receives an unwelcome visitor.
    • 69. Jun 9, 1995

      09 Jun '95
      Tracy grows impatient for an explanation for Deirdre's absence. Vera informs Jack that she has lost her job. Billy upsets Betty with a thoughtless remark.
    • 74. Jun 21, 1995

      21 Jun '95
      Jack learns the full extent of Vera's financial despair. Bet and Raquel encourage Betty to call on Billy. Alf fears being branded a thief, while Audrey covets a conservatory.
    • 76. July 3, 1995

      03 Jul '95
    • 77. July 5, 1995

      05 Jul '95
    • 104. Episode 104

      30 Aug '95
    • 107. Sep 6, 1995

      06 Sep '95
      Derek is aghast to find Norris conducting his performance review. Des looks forward to spending time with Tommy. Josie threatens to leave Don unless he changes.
    • 109. Sep 11, 1995

      11 Sep '95
      Betty's confidence takes a knock when her house is burgled. Maxine sets her sights on seducing Des. Raquel makes an impression on Curly's boss, Leo.
    • 110. Sep 13, 1995

      13 Sep '95
      Des is full of regret after spending the night with Maxine. Betty takes comfort from having Billy near. Don consults a solicitor regarding his rights to Number 5.
    • 112. Sep 18, 1995

      18 Sep '96
      Don resolves to settle his dispute with the Platts amicably. Des is unimpressed by Steph's living conditions. Percy feels put out when Emily fails to invite him to move back in.
    • 113. Sep 20, 1995

      20 Sep '95
      Maxine makes a concerted effort to capture Des's attention. Nick visits a solicitor to legally change his surname. Percy seeks new permanent accommodation.
    • 114. Sep 22, 1995

      22 Sep '95
      Raquel is surprised when Leo keeps their date. Vera sees Steph as a threat to Des selling Number 6. Billy embarrasses Betty with a drunken declaration in the Rovers.
    • 116. Sep 27, 1995

      27 Sep '95
      Curly fights for control as he comes face to face with Leo at work. The Duckworths show prospective buyers around Number 9. Bill comes under fire from all angles.
    • 117. Sep 29, 1995

      29 Sep '95
      Curly refuses to display any remorse for hitting Leo. Gordon visits to inspect Billy before he marries Betty. Jack makes plans for a new pigeon loft for Number 6.
    • 118. Oct 2, 1995

      02 Oct '95
      Bet receives disturbing news about the future of the Rovers. Gary and Judy Mallett view the Duckworths' house. Steph bumps into the father of her unborn baby.
    • 120. Oct 6, 1995

      06 Oct '95
      Bet has no idea where to turn, while the Rovers' staff consider their futures. Des makes a decision that causes upset. Vicky urges Steve to commit to their business.
    • 121. Oct 9, 1995

      09 Oct '95
      Rita checks that her finances can accommodate a partnership with Bet. Betty makes preparations for her wedding. Steve and Vicky disagree over where they should live.