The very first episode of Coronation Street, shown on 9th December 1960.

9/12/60 - The First Episode

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The very first episode of Coronation Street, shown on 9th December 1960. Florrie Lindley takes over the corner shop and Ken Barlow clashes with his father Frank.

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Danny's life is torn apart in the wake of Mike's bombshell.

Danny's life is torn apart in the wake of Mike's bombshell. Lloyd is finally drawn into the war with Ronnie's ex, and Les finds that pleasing Cilla is a piece of cake.

Danny discovers Mike is his biological father.

As tensions rise at Underworld, an embattled Danny discovers Mike is his biological father. Claire is angry when Ashley oversteps the mark, and Robyn tells Martin she's moving.

Ronnie's ex continues his vendetta against Streetcars.

Ronnie's ex continues his vendetta against Streetcars, placing Claire's life in danger. Mike tells Danny to put a stop to the strike, and Molly lends Kirk a helping hand.

The Underworld strike gets off to a bad start.

Gail packs David off to her mum's and plans a cosy night in with Phil, but when he starts getting passionate, she backs off. The Underworld strike gets off to a bad start.

Robyn tells Martin she believes his story about Tommy's murder.

Robyn tells Martin she believes his story about Tommy's murder - before revealing she loves him. Danny sacks Janice, and Dev irritates Sunita when they go to the hospital for a scan.

Steve takes on more than he can handle when he asks Ronnie's ex-husband for a man-to-man chat. Janice vows to make trouble for Danny, and Martin learns why Robyn has been avoiding him.

Leanne leaves the Street after a catfight with Frankie in the cafe.

Leanne leaves the Street after a catfight with Frankie in the cafe. Lloyd suggests Ronnie quit her job to save the firm from hassle, but Steve won't hear of it.

Carol goes to berate Danny to the affair, but ends up trying to seduce him.

Carol goes to see Danny to berate him over the affair, but ends up trying to seduce him. Streetcars is plagued by hoax calls, and Liz gets a shock when she meets her toyboy's mother.

Jamie returns and is shocked to discover Frankie already knew about the affair.

Jamie returns and is shocked to discover Frankie already knew about the affair. Les confronts Danny at the factory, and David continues to make life hard for Gail.

Ronnie's ex-husband throws his weight around.

Carol returns to the Street and demands to know why her son has postponed his marriage to Leanne. Ronnie's ex-husband throws his weight around, and David ruins Gail's night.

Eileen tells Lloyd about Steve and Ronnie kissing.

Eileen tells Lloyd about Steve and Ronnie kissing. Danny tries to convince Frankie to give their marriage another go, and Sarah promises Gail she's happy for her to date Phil.

Frankie is appalled to discover Sunita has slept with Danny.

Frankie is appalled to discover Sunita has also slept with Danny. Sarah shares her misgivings about Phil with Audrey, and Martin tries to convince David he's still got time for him.

Frankie tells Leanne to end her relationship with Jamie immediately.

Frankie tells Leanne to end her relationship with Jamie immediately, but all the cheating Battersby can manage is a wedding postponement. Violet asks Jason where his loyalties lie.

Leanne and Jamie return from their trip, blissfully unaware of Frankie's split with Danny. Steve discovers new cabbie Ronnie comes with a few strings attached.

Danny drives home to Frankie, and begs her not to tell Jamie the whole tale.

Danny drives home to Frankie after accidentally revealing the truth, and begs her not to tell Jamie the whole sorry tale. Cabbie Ronnie puts a spring in Steve's step, and Charlie gives Jason a talking-to.

Frankie finally learns the truth about Danny's affair.

A mishap with a mobile phone means Frankie finally learns the truth about Danny's affair. Phil asks Gail to give him another chance and Steve is pleasantly surprised by a prospective driver's credentials.

Leanne's night with Danny goes awry, and ends with a marriage proposal.

Leanne's night with Danny goes awry, and ends with a marriage proposal from Jamie. Steve complains about not seeing Amy enough, and his day gets worse when he has to deal with staff problems at Streetcars.

Danny gets the upper hand at the factory.

In the aftermath of Violet's confession, Jason tells Charlie he can't work for him any more. Danny gets the upper hand at the factory, and Nathan stops a con-man at the garage.

Danny calls Janice's bluff when she suggests he buy her silence.

Violet tells Jason she kissed Charlie, and finds honesty isn't always the best policy. Danny calls Janice's bluff when she suggests he buy her silence, and Liz does a roaring trade at the bakery.

Janice exploits her new-found power over boss Danny.

Janice exploits her new-found power over boss Danny, Lloyd's actions leave Kelly heartbroken, and Eileen takes great pleasure in antagonising Gail after her evening with Phil.

Danny worries Janice will spill the beans after she catches him with Leanne.

Danny worries Janice will spill the beans after she catches him with Leanne, and Les is pleased as punch with his Status Quo settlement - but Cilla doesn't share his enthusiasm.

It looks like the game's up for Danny and Leanne.

It looks like the game's up for Danny and Leanne, while Cilla prepares to cash in at Status Quo's expense. Liz starts work at the bakery, but is unprepared for Diggory's busy hands.

Leanne almost lets the cat out of the bag when she takes Janice for dinner.

Cilla plans to get compensation from Status Quo for their assault on Les, and Leanne almost lets the cat out of the bag when she takes Janice for a posh dinner.

Lifelong Status Quo fan Les receives a shock.

Lifelong Status Quo fan Les can hardly believe his luck when the legendary band visit Weatherfield - but he receives a shock when his heroes are less than happy to see him.

Status Quo pop into the Rovers for a pint following a gig.

Status Quo pop into the Rovers for a pint following a nearby gig. Shelley and Charlie's wedding guests share their views on the ceremony, and Martin comes face to face with his mascot rival.

The congregation look on as Charlie attempts to change Shelley's mind.

A disapproving congregation look on as Charlie attempts to change Shelley's mind. Kirk decides to become a hotshot cameraman when he supposedly spots Jimmy Savile walking his dog.

The revelations from her hen night leave Shelley reeling.

The revelations from her hen night leave Shelley reeling on the morning of her wedding, while Charlie wakes up in another woman's bed, before making a late appearance at the church - much to Bev's dismay.

Charlie is planning a one-night stand on his stag do.

As the spirits finally start flowing on Shelley's hen night, the barmaid gets a dose of truth - just as Charlie is planning a one-night stand on his stag do. Rita faces the wrath of Audrey over the developed photograph.

Charlie continues to meddle in Shelley's affairs.

Charlie continues to meddle in Shelley's affairs as the wedding draws closer. Audrey gets a shock when she develops an old photo film, and Chesney sees more than he bargained for at the Websters'.

Charlie misinterprets Zack's gesture of support to Shelley.

Charlie misinterprets Zack's gesture of support to Shelley and gives her an ultimatum, while Norris dines with ex-wife Angela and is surprised to find she's keen on turning back the clock.

Bev fears she is being stalked, and is horrified to find graffiti on the front door of her flat. Eileen and Steve grow tired of the ever-changing call signs, and Norris receives a visit from his ex-wife.

Fiz begs Molly not to take Kirk away from her.

Rita tells Norris she'll never sell him a share of the Kabin, prompting him to go for another job. Fiz begs Molly not to take Kirk away from her, and Eileen thinks of an alternative call sign for Les.

Leanne and Danny decide to end their affair.

Kirk spurns Fiz's advances after learning that she used to bully Molly, Leanne and Danny decide to end their affair, and Keith brings home the bacon.

Molly's mind is on revenge as she makes a play for the hapless Kirk.

Molly's mind is on revenge as she makes a play for the hapless Kirk. Charlie tells Shelley about Bev's attempts to bribe him, and David chickens out of watching Martin make a fool of himself.

Tracy can barely contain her anger as Steve takes Amy out for the day.

Tracy can barely contain her anger as Steve takes Amy out for the day. Bev appears to offer the olive branch to Charlie, and Diggory tells Molly she's got her priorities wrong.

Steve fights Tracy in court for his right to see Amy.

Steve fights Tracy in court for his right to see Amy, while Zack suggests Shelley invite her mother to the celebration she's planning in honour of her forthcoming wedding.

Steve frets about the forthcoming court hearing.

Sally spots an ideal opportunity to get Sophie a place at Weatherfield comp, Steve frets about the forthcoming court hearing and Shelley tells Charlie they're getting married in three weeks' time.

A furious Tracy turns on Deirdre, while Steve drowns his sorrows.

A furious Tracy turns on Deirdre, while Steve drowns his sorrows - and misses an important business meeting into the bargain. Meanwhile, Shelley toys with the idea of visiting Sunita.

Therapist Zack witnesses Charlie's manipulative ways first-hand.

Deirdre has no choice but to leave Amy with Steve when Tracy is late home. Therapist Zack witnesses Charlie's manipulative ways first-hand, and Sally realises she may have taken on too much.

Nathan's landlady and part-time girlfriend throws him out on his ear.

Nathan's landlady and part-time girlfriend throws him out on his ear, leaving him at the mercy of the Websters' charity again. Jamie is disappointed by Carol's actions, and things get messy at the park.

Daniel Osbourne faces his worst nightmare as his wife Sinead says goodbye forever.

Sinead's Last Breath

Johnny makes a devastating discovery in Aidan's flat.

Aidan's Death

Nathan Curtis forces brainwashed girlfriend Bethany into a horrifying situation.

The Grooming of Bethany Platt

David and Kylie say a final goodbye as she lies dying on the cobbles.

David & Kylie's Tragic Goodbye

Toyah Battersby returns as old tensions between Peter and Nick reach boiling point.

Battersby's Back (Alright)

Toyah Battersby returns to Weatherfield as old tensions between Peter and Nick reach boiling point.

As Deirdre's loved ones gather for her birthday, a friend delivers heartbreaking news.

The Death of Deirdre

As Deirdre's loved ones gather to mark her 60th birthday, an old friend delivers heartbreaking news.

Tina McIntyre's affair with Peter Barlow results in angry recriminations.

Tina's Given the Push

Deirdre is underwhelmed by Ken's idea of an escape.

Ken & Deirdre's Holiday

Deirdre is underwhelmed by Ken's idea of an escape as they pitch up on a Welsh caravan site.

Karl feels compelled to confess the truth on the day of Sunita's funeral.

Sunita's Funeral

Roy surprises a dying Hayley with a romantic trip to Blackpool.

The Croppers in Blackpool

Tyrone Dobbs reaches breaking point after months of abuse from his partner Kirsty Soames.

Kirsty's Abuse of Tyrone

Frank Foster faces the police after Carla Connor reports him for rape.

Carla's Harrowing Ordeal

Will Hayley make it to the venue on time or will her day be ruined?

30/08/10 - Roy & Hayley's Wedding

Stag night fun turns to terror as a disaster strikes The Joinery.

Tram crash

Stag night fun turns to terror as a mighty explosion rips through The Joinery. The Street will never be the same again as a tram thunders off the destroyed viaduct onto the cobbles. Meanwhile, Charlotte's demands test the limits of John’s patience.

Tara takes revenge on Dev the cheat in spectacular fashion.

Dev's Nude Portrait

Peter Barlow regrets enlisting the support of his family as he battles his demons.

Blanche & The Support Group

Peter Barlow regrets enlisting the support of his family as he battles his addiction demons.

Sally Webster's bombshell halts husband Kevin's plan to run off with Molly Dobbs.

Sally's Cancer Bombshell

Tony Gordon uses his stag party to eliminate the last threat to his happiness.

Liam Connor: Hit and Run

Tony Gordon uses his stag party to eliminate the last remaining threat to his future happiness - his best man.

After last night Charlie's taking no chances. He tells a clearly scared Tracy that by the time he comes back from court that afternoon he wants her out of the house.

Christmas Day, Bill and Kevin plan an escape to the pub.

Christmas Day, Audrey and Bill arrive at the Websters, Bill and Kevin plan an escape to the pub.

Danny and Jamie Baldwin have an epic showdown for the love of Frankie. 

The Baldwins Make a Splash

Audrey and Bill's affair provides David with the ammunition to ruin Christmas.

David Detonates Christmas

Audrey and Bill's affair provides David with the ammunition to ruin Christmas at the Platts'.

Tracy's estranged father Ray seeks reconciliation, while Katy has a score to settle.

Fathers' Day of Reckoning

Tracy's estranged father Ray seeks reconciliation, while Katy Harris has a score to settle with dad Tommy.

Ken and Deirdre finally make it to the register office for a second attempt.

Ken & Deirdre's Second Wedding

Ken and Deirdre finally make it to the register office for a second attempt at wedded bliss.

Mike's blunder sparks concern for the Baldwin clan.

Mike's Christmas to Remember

Chaos breaks out in church as Tracy angrily reveals that Steve is the father of her baby.

Steve & Karen's Wedding Day Shocker

Chaos breaks out in church as Tracy angrily reveals that Steve is the real father of her newborn baby.

Gail and Eileen come to blows over Todd's shocking secret.

Gail vs. Eileen

The police arrive at the wedding and arrest Dev and Sunita.

As the wedding continues, Maya slips unnoticed into the congregation, before the police arrive and arrest Dev and Sunita for unlawful immigration and bigamy. Karen thinks she might be pregnant.

Maya sets fire to the house, leaving Dev and Sunita to die in the inferno.

Maya handcuffs an unconscious Dev and continues her rambling rant against Sunita, before setting fire to bundles of paper and leaving the couple to die in the inferno.

Tracy tells Blanche that Deirdre slept with Dev, and Ken erupts over her betrayal.

Deirdre's Fling Exposed!

Richard confesses the awful truth to a horrified Gail.

24/02/03 - Richard Hillman: The Confession

Richard goes off at the deep end to keep his family by his side forever.

12/03/03 - Richard Hillman's Last Stand

Karen McDonald teams up with Geena's mother to put Dev in a compromising situation.

Karen Sets Up Dev

Audrey pieces together recent events and concludes that Richard is trying to kill her.

Audrey Rumbles Richard

Jack and Vera celebrate their anniversary in his potting shed on the allotment.

20/08/01 - Jack & Vera's Anniversary

Janice Battersby informs Les that she is leaving him for his friend, Dennis.

Leaving Les Miserable

The police look for Terry Duckworth, while a Barlow row drives Deirdre round to Dev's.

26/12/01 - Dev & Deirdre's Festive Fling

The police are looking for Terry Duckworth, while a Barlow family row drives Deirdre round to Dev's.

Curly and Emma arrive at Raquel's chateau.

Vive La France

Curly and Emma arrive at Raquel's chateau, while Ashley has a funny turn at the top of the Eiffel Tower.

Ken and the residents battle to save the cobbles from tarmac.

Save the Cobbles

Roy asks Hayley an important question at a 1970s-themed Valentine's Day disco.

The Valentine's Disco

Ashley Peacock marries Maxine, while Judy Mallett feels under the weather.

A Pair of Peacocks

Alma's dinner party is a disaster, but Roy takes a shine to Hayley.

Alma's Dinner Party

Deirdre is horrified when Jon gets a suspended sentence but she is found guilty.

29/03/98 - Deirdre on Trial: The Verdict

Roy takes Hayley to the boating lake and makes a tantalising suggestion.

Roy & Hayley's First Date

Jack and Vera lock themselves away in the Rovers.

Judy's Double Christmas Joy

Jack and Vera lock themselves away in the Rovers, while the Malletts celebrate a double dose of festive joy.

New neighbours from hell create an unfavourable first impression on the residents.

The Battersby Invasion

New neighbours from hell, the Battersby family, create an unfavourable first impression on the residents.

The McDonalds' marriage is blown apart by the revelation of a long-held secret.

Jim Loses Control

Bet pins her hopes on a business partnership with Rita.

11/10/95 - Bet vs Rita

Vera realises that it's tough at the top on her first day in charge of the Rovers.

Veronica Duckworth, Landlady

Another rejection by Des sends a devastated Raquel into dependable Curly's arms.

Raquel's Second Choice

The McDonalds and the Watts experience eventful first Christmases as newlyweds.

Steve Under Suspicion

Des and Tanya's affair causes carnage in the lives of their lovers, Raquel and Alex.

Classic Coronation Street

Classic Coronation Street

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1. 9/12/60 - The First Episode

1. 9/12/60 - The First Episode