We’ve been scrambling for scraps of Corriedale information to whet our appetites beyond the promise of it being explosive and maybe containing a stunt – and finally we are fed.
The teams at Coronation Street and Emmerdale are joining forces for a history making hour long special at the start of January 2026, and we can now confirm two of the two key characters at the centre of the action.
Danny Miller and Vicky Myers will see their paths cross as Aaron Dingle and DS Lise Swain for a fateful night that contains darkness.
And it seems like the villains in their lives – Becky Swain (Amy Cudden) and on-the-run killer John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth) may play a part.
Metro recently spotted a big clue in Weatherfield police station showing a wanted poster for John – and apparently there are other hints to look out for.
The specifics of the overall arcs of the episode remain a closely guarded secret for now, but we can most likely expect further teasers of who will meet who in the genius concept.
An excited Coronation Street spokesperson told us: ‘What leads Lisa and Aaron to find their lives intertwined on a dark and foreboding night in January?
‘And which other Coronation Street and Emmerdale favourites will feature in the action packed and climactic episode?
‘While the exact plot is being kept under wraps, what we can confirm is a one off one hour spectacular, featuring explosive scenes, nail biting drama and never before seen interactions between some of the nation’s most loved soap characters.’
On what’s due to be must see TV for any soap fan, Vicky enthused: ‘To be involved in this unique, bold, innovative, not to mention history-making episode, in Coronation Street’s 65th year, (well, when we are filming it at least), is fantastic.
‘When I read the script and found out how two worlds collide, who is involved and how the characters interact, not to mention the impact the events of the night will have… Wow. It’s going to be unmissable.
‘I couldn’t wait to get started actually. This has been in the pipeline for quite some time and the talented team behind the scenes at Coronation Street and Emmerdale, has worked tirelessly to make this happen.
‘They’re incredible. I’m really looking forward to meeting, and working with, people I haven’t met or worked with before, both in front of and behind the camera. It’s incredibly exciting and the camaraderie is great. It’s going to be epic.’
Talking about filming getting underway, Danny added: ‘I am made up that Aaron is in the Corriedale episode. Originally from Manchester, Coronation Street has always been an iconic show in our house just as much as Emmerdale.
‘So to cross them both over is a great idea. The night shoots have been full on with having young kids but a lot of fun and it’s been great working with the Corrie team.
‘I can’t wait to see how the episode plays out with the separate storylines from both Emmerdale and Corrie. It’s going to be epic and every soap fan’s dream.’
