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Corriedale: First characters in Coronation Street and Emmerdale crossover announced

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The first two characters set to feature in a Coronation Street and Emmerdale crossover special have been revealed.

ITV have confirmed that Corrie’s DS Lisa Swain (Vicky Myers) and Emmerdale’s Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) will be among the characters to feature in upcoming and much anticipated crossover – also known as ‘Corriedale’. Neither ITV nor the iconic British soaps have confirmed how the pair will meet next year in the ‘one off hour spectacular’, set to broadcast in January.

Currently, Lisa Swain’s life on the cobbles has been thrown into chaos these last few weeks after the return from the dead of her police wife ex, Becky. Viewers will be more convinced than ever that there’s a more sinister side to Becky lurking beneath.

Whereas over in the Dales, Danny’s character Aaron has seen off his ex husband, killer John Sugden, but just as things were looking back on track with the love of his life, Robert Sugden, Robert’s secret prison husband, Kev, turned up. It’s safe to say things aren’t going to be straightforward for this couple anytime soon.

What leads Lisa and Aaron to find their lives intertwined on a dark and foreboding night in January?

What leads Lisa and Aaron to find their lives intertwined on a dark and foreboding night in January?

Other characters will join them in many more upcoming crossover twists but for now it is all hush hush. But viewers have been told to expect explosive scenes and ‘nail biting’ drama with ‘never before seen’ interactions between some of the nation’s most loved soap characters.

Vicky Myers said: “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.”

FROM ITV STRICT EMBARGO - No Use Before 2100hrs Thursday 23rd October 2025 Corriedale CORRIEDALE FIRST LOOK As viewers get ready to experience one of the most anticipated moments in soap history, ITV have released two images of filming on soap crossover episode Corriedale. These exclusive photos reveal DS Lisa Swain and Aaron Dingle as the first two iconic characters to be confirmed as starring in the drama-filled hour long special. Taken on the first of a series of exhilarating night shoots, the photos show actors Vicky Myers and Danny Miller together in a rare behind the scenes moment before action was called. Lisa Swain’s life on the cobbles has been thrown into chaos these last few weeks after the return from the dead of her police wife ex Becky. As we approach this milestone episode, commissioned to launch ITV’s new Soaps power hour schedule, viewers will be more convinced than ever that there’s a more sinister side to Becky lurking beneath. Over in the Dales, Danny’s character Aaron has seen off his ex husband, killer John Sugden, but just as things were looking back on track with the love of his life, Robert Sugden, Robert’s secret prison husband, Kev, turned up. It’s safe to say things aren’t going to be straightforward for this couple anytime soon. 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. Picture contact - David.crook@itv.com Photographer - Mark Bruce This photograph is (C) ITV and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. This phot

Corriedale first characters confirmed DS Lisa Swain (Vicky Myers) and Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller). -Credit:Photographer – Mark Bruce

“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.“

Corriedale will air on ITV, STV, ITVX and Youtube early next year, and will herald the start of the new soap power hour schedule, with each show screening 30-minute episodes every weekday. Emmerdale will broadcast at 8pm and Coronation Street at 8.30pm.

Danny Miller said: “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 fans dream.”