• Air date: 01 Jan '96 77 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 (77)
    • 1. Mon Jan 1 1996

      01 Jan '96
    • 5. Jan 10, 1996

      10 Jan '96
      Don agrees to withdraw his claim on Number 5. Vicky's birthday is overshadowed by her discovery of Steve's dishonesty. Tricia finds herself in serious financial trouble.
    • 8. Jan 17, 1996

      17 Jan '96
      Ken and Denise's happiness comes under threat when Brian pays a visit. Tricia is hunted down by the police. Vicky despairs as Steve celebrates his acquittal. Vera criticises Jack's appearance.
    • 24. Feb. 23 1996

      23 Feb '96
    • 25. Feb 26, 1996

      26 Feb '96
    • 26. Feb 28, 1996

      28 Feb '96
    • 27. March 1, 1996

      01 Mar '96
    • 29. March 6, 1996

      06 Mar '96
    • 30. March 8, 1996

      08 Mar '96
    • 31. March 11, 1996

      11 Mar '96
    • 37. Mar 25, 1996

      25 Mar '96
      Liz has Jim arrested after he breaks his parole by trying to talk to her.
    • 38. March 27, 1996

      27 Mar '96
    • 40. Apr 1, 1996

      01 Apr '96
      Curly joins Maureen's search for Reg in Lowestoft. The Wiltons are suspicious when an allotment becomes available. Josie makes a discovery about the garage sale.
    • 43. April 8, 1996

      08 Apr '96
    • 47. April 17, 1996

      17 Apr '96
    • 48. April 19, 1996

      19 Apr '96
    • 49. Apr 22, 1996

      22 Apr '96
      Vicky receives conflicting advice from Steve and Uncle Nick. Maud convinces Maureen to take decisive action regarding Reg's flat. The racehorse owners come under pressure to cut their losses.
    • 50. Apr 24, 1996

      24 Apr '96
      Steve visits Malcolm Fox for an explanation of the police's enquiries. The syndicate's womenfolk deplore the idea of selling the horse for meat. Liz and Jim come face to face again.
    • 56. May 8, 1996

      08 May '96
    • 57. May 10, 1996

      10 May '96
      Liz despairs of Steve's unshakeable confidence in his hold over Vicky. Kelly sets her sights on a change of address. Jack asks Betty to run the Rovers.
    • 58. May 13, 1996

      13 May '96
    • 59. May 15, 1996

      15 May '95
      Fred worries about Rita and Alec's history. Billy fails to keep control when given the run of the Rovers' bar. Des and Claire share their past hurts.
    • 60. May 17, 1996

      17 May '96
      Tricia spins out her work for Mike to earn extra money. Kelly's mother arrives to inspect Ken and Number 1. Betty punishes Billy for his drunken antics.
    • 61. May 20, 1996

      20 May '96
      Ashley angers Fred by skipping work to move Kelly in to Number 1. Jim gives Vicky pause to blame herself. Des hopes to impress Claire's teenage daughter.
    • 63. May 24, 1996

      24 May '96
      Alec and the McDonalds hope for the best as Steve and Vicky give evidence in court. Mike interviews Tricia for a job. Kelly tries to persuade Ashley to speak to Fred.