Overview
- Executive producer Iain MacLeod said the crossover is a standalone celebration of the schedule change and confirmed there are no plans for another.
- The special centers on a large multi-vehicle pile-up near Hotten and features a combined 40-person cast from both series.
- ITV has released atmospheric promo clips ahead of the broadcast on Monday 5 January 2026 at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
- Under the new lineup, Coronation Street shifts to five half-hour nights each week as Emmerdale moves to consistent half-hour slots, reflecting growing ITVX viewing.
- Alison King discussed the high-intensity shoot under director Duncan Foster and teased Carla Connor’s involvement while keeping key plot details under wraps.