Coronation Street Episode Updates

Coronation Street episode updates are plentiful, and that comes as great news to fans of the long running soap opera. In fact, there are many web sites that cater specifically to Corrie, as it is affectionately known, and many of them further specialize in updates. If you've missed an episode, you already recognize just how valuable these resources can be.

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Soap opera fans can take solace in the Internet if they ever find themselves in the unfortunate position of having missed their favorite program. Thanks to hundreds of fan Web sites, there are now plenty of opportunities to catch up with the show in mere minutes. Fans can read written updates, check out screen-by-screen captures of the show and, in some cases, even watch the show the same day it airs! There's nothing quite like having such instant gratification right at your fingertips. It's the next best thing to actually watching the show!

As mentioned, there are many different kinds of updates. Reading about them may be enough for the casual viewer, while screen captures may satiate those who appreciate the show's visual appeal. Of course, nothing can compare with watching an actual episode, but oftentimes fans will upload condensed video updates of the show. This offers fans the opportunity to take in the highlights of the show without actually watching the full episode.

If you're seeking written updates of Coronation Street, you'll find a decent stock online. Check out the following web sites to get your fill of the latest episodes:

• Corrie.net: A virtual treasure trove for Corrie fans, this site is loaded with written updates dating back to 1995. They're categorized by date, which makes it exceptionally easy to find just what you're looking for. Better still, the site even offers weekly summaries from 1995 through the present day. Classic Coronation Street updates are also available, beginning with the first airing in 1960! And if you have time, you can trace the program's entire history though the Coronation Street – The Whole Story" section and school yourself on this beloved soap opera.

• Coronation Street Blog: On top of all things Corrie, this blog has been in operation since 1995 and features episode updates, gossip and ratings news, all under one roof. The site is updated regularly and offers easy navigation.

• CBC Coronation Street Yahoo! Group: This group is the place to be if you're a Corrie fan who lives in Canada, where the show is broadcast nine months behind the United Kingdom. You'll find updates for the episodes airing only in Canada, but you may also come across very brief discussions about future happenings. Beware of spoilers!

Visual updates include everything from brief video clips to screen captures, or various images from the episode. Captures are usually accompanied by some text explaining the storyline in each frame. Here are a few sources to get your Coronation Street episode updates the visual way:

• Coronation Street: Back on the Street Blog: Here's the place to visit if you're a fan of Corrie's early days. This site covers the 1960s, '70s and '80s in great detail, with screen captures galore from historical episodes.

• CSVU.net: Possibly the Internet's most diverse catalog of visual updates for Coronation Street, this site makes it easy to "watch" episodes without an actual video. Instead, just click through a series of photos from episodes dating back to 1996. Access the catalog by clicking on "Scene by Scene Updates" on the left.

• YouTube: Of course, YouTube is almost always a reliable option when you're searching for a particular video. Often, full episodes are posted – these are usually broken down into separate parts.

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