Coronation Street Episodes

Fans of long-running soap operas may be interested in learning more in-depth information about Coronation Street episodes. The award-winning program, which was first broadcast in December 1960, is one of the United Kingdom's oldest!

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Aired on ITV in the U.K., Coronation Street is affectionately known as Corrie by the general public. It is credited for its accurate depiction of working class life in northwest England, and is set in the fictional town of Weatherfield. The program is modeled after the classic "kitchen-sink" drama, which focuses on simple domestic settings, ordinary family stories and the sometimes depressing nature of these tales. Over the decades, the show developed a loyal fan base and continues to be one of the most watched soap operas in the U.K., earning enormous ratings. It is also aired in other parts of the world, including Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

Whether you're a longtime fan hoping to relive some of the program's greatest moments or a newcomer who wants to catch up on all that you've missed, chances are you'll relish all of the information available about Coronation Street episodes. Fortunately, the Internet is rife with just about everything you could possibly hope to find. From full episodes of the program and character biographies to weekly and month-by month summaries dating back to 1960, there is no dearth of information available on all things Corrie.

As any avid soap watcher knows, it can be a bit traumatic missing an episode of a favorite program. No matter, though – thanks to in-depth online summaries, viewers can easily get their fill of Weatherfield's daily happenings. The following sites provide ample and regular coverage of Coronation Street:

• Corrie.net: If you're searching for truly detailed updates, you'll find them at this informative Web site. Well-written and extremely easy to follow, this guide is truly the next best thing if you do happen to miss an episode.

• CSVU.net: For something a bit different, check out CSVU. This innovative index of updates offers a visual look at Coronation Street episodes. Each update is sectioned into clips and offers plenty of detail, right down to character dialogues. The pictures are crisp and clear, too! Updates are available for episodes airing in the UK, Australia, Canada and New Zealand (the latter areas of broadcast are several months behind the first airings in the U.K.).

If you're seeking information on the current cast of the show and characters, head straight to the source! The official Coronation Street Web site on ITV provides a detailed history of each character, including the date of birth, marital status, address, occupation, date of first arrival and background information. Needless to say, everything you could possibly want to know about a particular character is included here.

If you really want to do your research, dig deep into the Corrie.net full character list database. Its goal is to list every character whose name has ever appeared on the program's end credits; needless to say, it's a lofty goal since the show has been on the air for decades, but the list is vast and continues to grow all the time.

Casual fans of the show may not require in-depth episode updates the way more devoted followers might. For them, weekly or monthly summaries may prove helpful. These weekly transmissions provide details on decades' worth of episodes. There is even a section devoted to the classics! A broader historical overview is offered in the month-by-month recap, which chronicles most (though not all) years from 1960 to 1999. Clearly, there is plenty to research when it comes to this legendary program!

Depending on where in the world you live, you may even be able to catch episodes of the show online. The ITV Web site offers a month's worth of episodes, which can be watched here. Fans in Canada can catch the show here. Note, though, that most soap operas are restricted to viewing within the specific countries they air. This means, for example, that the episodes on these sites will not work on computers in the United States.

If you're desperate for your Corrie fix, pay a visit to YouTube and indulge in the huge library of videos available. You might also want to add a few DVDs to your collection; a handful of selections are available, including This is Coronation Street, an introduction to the program that will delight new fans in particular.

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