Coronation Street has filmed in Blackpool many times since 1961. The below photos show Corrie filming iconic scenes in the seaside resort in the 1980s.
Where is Coronation Street filmed?
Manchester
Coronation Street is filmed in Manchester. When the soap was first broadcast in 1960, it was filmed on an indoor set at Granada Studios. An outdoor set was then added in 1968, and as the years went by Corrie was filmed on a set in Quay Street, Manchester, which was opened by The Queen in 1982.
Is Coronation Street still running?
Coronation Street airs on Mondays and Wednesdays 7.30pm and 8.30pm with a hour-long episode at 7.30 on Fridays on ITV – see our TV Guide for full listings. You can also catch up on episodes on ITV Hub now.
Who is the tram in Coronation Street?
Alan Bradley is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera, Coronation Street, played by Mark Eden.
How long would it take to watch every episode of Coronation Street?
For those not in the UK, you might not fully appreciate the epic marathon that is Corrie. It first aired way way back in 1960, and its racked up nearly 10,000 episodes in that time. That’s more than 4,000 hours of Corrie, or 170+ straight days. That is a LOT of television.
Are they real houses in Coronation Street?
As you learn on the tour, the majority of the Coronation Street set here at Trafford Wharf Road in Manchester is in fact a facade. That means only the exteriors (and hallways) of the properties and shops here are used for the real-life filming for the TV show.
Are the houses in Corrie real?
Despite the houses being built to be a more realistic scale, filming is still completely studio based for the majority of interior scenes.
Who will be leaving Coronation Street in 2022?
Alexandra Mardell (Emma Brooker)
In February 2022, Alexandra’s departure from Coronation Street was announced and her final scenes aired two months later.
Is Coronation Street losing viewers?
And it’s not just EastEnders: “While TV viewing as a whole fell by 9% between 2017 and 2019, Coronation Street’s audience fell by 19%, while Emmerdale’s went down by 22%,” noted Stuart Jeffries in earlier this year.
Who is the longest-serving actor in Corrie?
William Roache, who plays Ken Barlow, is the longest-running character in Coronation Street, and the longest-serving soap actor in the world. One of the defining factors of soap operas is how viewers get to grow up alongside their favourite characters.
Who had the three ducks on the wall in Coronation Street?
Coronation Street fans have spotted a secret tribute to iconic character Hilda Ogden. The long-running character, portrayed by Jean Alexander, famously kept a mural of three flying ducks on her living room wall – and the soap has now incorporated a subtle nod to the trio of birds.
Who lives above the cab office in Coronation Street?
15a Victoria Street is the flat above the Street Cars cab office, previously owned by Steve McDonald. His mother Liz was the sole occupant when he, wife Tracy and their daughter Amy moved into 1 Coronation Street in March 2020.
Who was responsible for the roof collapse in Coronation Street?
Gary Windass
Coronation Street’s Gary Windass (Mikey North) has been revealed as the person who sabotaged the Underworld factory roof and caused the devastating collapse that killed Rana Habeeb.
What is the most viewed Coronation Street episode?
Hilda Ogden’s departure on Christmas Day 1987, remains the highest-rated episode of Coronation Street ever, with nearly 27,000,000 viewers.
Has anyone seen every Coronation Street episode?
And one woman has been there all the way through. Gillian Metcalfe has watched almost every episode of the hit ITV soap. The 74-year-old from Accrington, Lancs, got hooked on the dramas of Weatherfield aged 14, when she sat down with her mum to watch the first episode on December 9, 1960.
What is the longest binge watch ever?
If you thought you had mastered the art of binge-watching TV, think again. A 25-year-old from Brooklyn, New York, has secured the Guinness World Record for the longest television binge-watching marathon this week, with a jaw-dropping 94 hours.
Who lives in the flat above street cars in Corrie?
15 Victoria Street is a single business unit, used by Street Cars, which is currently owned by Steve McDonald and Sally Metcalfe. Steve, Tim Metcalfe and Peter Barlow are current drivers, with Eileen Phelan as switch operator. The flat above, 15a, is currently occupied by Peter and Carla Barlow.
Who owns the cabin in Coronation Street?
| The Kabin | |
|---|---|
| Address | 10 Coronation Street |
| Location | Weatherfield |
| Owner | Brian Packham (50%) Cathy Matthews (50%) |
| Key people | Rita Tanner: Manageress |
Where do Beth and Kirk live in Coronation Street?
The following year, Kirk discovered that Beth was still legally married to her son Craig’s dad, Darryl Parkins, but in time he was able to forgive her for the betrayal. They currently live at 18a Victoria Street.
Can you stay overnight at Coronation Street?
Book a night on Coronation Street
ITV Studios, Coronation Street, as many will know, is located in the Trafford side of MediaCityUK, Greater Manchester. ‘The Rovers’ Annexe’ sleeps a maximum of two guests and is available to book for 2 October 2021 for one night only for just £60 (fee donated to charity).
Who lives in the pub in Coronation Street?
The current tenants are Johnny and Jenny. Previous landlords have included Jack and Annie Walker, Bet and Alec Gilroy, Jack and Vera Duckworth and Natalie Barnes. Other notable staff include Betty Williams, barmaid at the Rovers for forty-three years from 1969 to 2012 and cook behind the pub’s popular hotpot dish.