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Coronation StreetEmmerdale Crossover Draws 4.7 Million Peak, Launches ITV’s New Soap Power Hour

ITV says the one‑off special was designed to kick‑start weeknight 30‑minute episodes across both soaps.

Overview

  • The hour‑long Corriedale episode aired Monday on ITV and ITVX, uniting the shows for a collision‑drama event.
  • Producers confirmed on‑screen fatalities and serious injuries, with unresolved medical and criminal threads continuing this week in each series.
  • Overnight ratings averaged about 4.2 million with a 4.7 million peak, and social chatter was intense alongside complaints about dark, hard‑to‑see scenes.
  • Executive producer Iain MacLeod reiterated the crossover will not become a regular fixture as ITV moves to nightly half‑hour installments.
  • Filmed over October night shoots near Harrogate, the special also introduced fresh mysteries set to unfold without revealing details.