Overview

• MacLeod promised “shocking twists” with heavy drama as the soap marks its 65th anniversary in December.
• A beloved character will be written out in the coming months, with the identity kept strictly under wraps.
• Producers say the escalating plots will feed into a one‑night Coronation Street–Emmerdale special in January 2026.
• A few familiar faces are set to return for the anniversary episodes.
• Veterans Bill Roache, Michael Le Vell and Sally Dynevor have signed new year‑long contracts, while Julia Goulding teased further turbulence in Shona and David Platt’s pregnancy storyline.