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ITV Confirms Coronation Street and Emmerdale Crossover to Launch New 'Power Hour'

The one-off January 2026 special will unite characters from both soaps for a high-stakes episode with lasting consequences, introducing a revamped schedule and interactive viewer voting.

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Overview

  • The crossover episode will air in January 2026, marking the first on-screen collaboration between Coronation Street and Emmerdale in British soap history.
  • The hour-long special will be self-contained but will feature high-stakes drama with repercussions that permanently link the two communities.
  • ITV's new 'power hour' schedule will debut with this crossover, featuring 30-minute nightly episodes of Emmerdale at 8pm and Coronation Street at 8:30pm.
  • Fans will have the opportunity to vote via social media on which two characters, one from each soap, will meet and interact in the episode.
  • Episodes will continue to release early at 7am on ITVX and STV Player, providing viewers with flexible streaming options.