Tina O'Brien

ITV’s flagship soaps Coronation Street and Emmerdale will join forces in an unprecedented, one-off special episode to launch the broadcaster’s new power hour of soap which begins on ITV1 and STV in January 2026.

Featuring a whole host of Coronation Street stars past and present, this special explores the legacy of the world's longest-running soap opera.

A lesbian in the 1800s who keeps a detailed account of her life written in coded diaries attempts to live independently while juggling an affair with a married woman.

An adaptation of the folktale about a lonely boy, his beloved cat, and the hard decisions that come with their adventures.