Coronation Street - Episode Guide

Mike and Deirdre realise their feelings for each other are still strong - and she sense the danger in this. Panic for Annie as her customers drift away.

10th January 1983

Episode: 24x03 | Airdate: Jan 10, 1983 (30 min)

Why does Len have a grundge against Brian? Ill in bed, Chalkie is none too pleased when Eddie for arranging a special visitor.

12th January 1983

Episode: 24x04 | Airdate: Jan 12, 1983 (30 min)

The aggro between Len and Brian comes to a head.

17th January 1983

Episode: 24x05 | Airdate: Jan 17, 1983 (30 min)

Elsie does a Florence Nightingale act for a sick neighbour.

19 January 1983

Episode: 24x06 | Airdate: Jan 19, 1983 (30 min)

Deirdre invents an excuse for husband Ken so she can get out on an illicit date.

24 January 1983

Episode: 24x07 | Airdate: Jan 24, 1983 (30 min)

Why has Suzie Birchall turned up in Weatherfield? What will Annie say when she learns that her beloved Rover car has been in a little local difficulty with a lorry?

26 January 1983

Episode: 24x08 | Airdate: Jan 26, 1983 (30 min)

Suzie has settled in with Gail and her husband Brian - and Gail isn't pleased. Someone gets a clue to the secret liaison between Deirdre and Mike, and it's Emily.

31st January 1983

Episode: 24x09 | Airdate: Jan 31, 1983 (30 min)

Gail and Elsie organise fresh lodgings for Suzie. Deirdre discovers that someone else knew about her secret liaison, and it's Emily.

2nd February 1983

Episode: 24x10 | Airdate: Feb 2, 1983 (30 min)

Suzie gets a job from an unexpected source, Fred to work at the Rovers Return. One of Mike's employees, Emily confronts him over his affair with Deirdre.

7th February 1983

Episode: 24x11 | Airdate: Feb 7, 1983 (30 min)

Factory gossip about boss Mike's mystery romance makes life difficult for Emily.

9 February 1983

Episode: 24x12 | Airdate: Feb 9, 1983 (30 min)

What will Annie say when she finds out who now owns her beloved car? Deirdre gives Mike an ultimatum - he responds with a proposition.

21st February 1983

Episode: 24x15 | Airdate: Feb 21, 1983 (20 min)

4th May 1983

Episode: 24x36 | Airdate: May 4, 1983 (20 min)

16th May 1983

Episode: 24x39 | Airdate: May 16, 1983 (20 min)

25th May 1983

Episode: 24x42 | Airdate: May 25, 1983 (20 min)

27th June 1983

Episode: 24x51 | Airdate: Jun 27, 1983 (20 min)

12th October 1983

Episode: 24x82 | Airdate: Oct 12, 1983 (20 min)

Elsie finds out about Eddie and Marion's secret, so Eddie feels he has to tell Hilda. The Autumn Fayre leads to laughter and tears.

30th November 1983

Episode: 24x96 | Airdate: Nov 30, 1983 (20 min)

7th December 1983

Episode: 24x98 | Airdate: Dec 7, 1983 (20 min)

Season 25

4th January 1984

Episode: 25x02 | Airdate: Jan 4, 1984 (20 min)

7th March 1984

Episode: 25x20 | Airdate: Mar 7, 1984 (20 min)

25th April 1984

Episode: 25x34 | Airdate: Apr 25, 1984 (20 min)

23rd May 1984

Episode: 25x42 | Airdate: May 23, 1984 (20 min)

11th July 1984

Episode: 25x56 | Airdate: Jul 11, 1984 (20 min)

27th August 1984

Episode: 25x69 | Airdate: Aug 27, 1984 (20 min)

31st October 1984

Episode: 25x88 | Airdate: Oct 31, 1984 (20 min)

28th November 1984

Episode: 25x94 | Airdate: Nov 28, 1984 (20 min)

Season 26

27 February 1985

Episode: 26x01 | Airdate: Feb 27, 1985 (20 min)

3 April 1985

Episode: 26x02 | Airdate: Apr 3, 1985 (20 min)

17 April 1985

Episode: 26x03 | Airdate: Apr 17, 1985 (20 min)

1 July 1985

Episode: 26x04 | Airdate: Jul 1, 1985 (20 min)

3 July 1985

Episode: 26x05 | Airdate: Jul 3, 1985 (20 min)

22 July 1985

Episode: 26x06 | Airdate: Jul 22, 1985 (20 min)

9 September 1985

Episode: 26x07 | Airdate: Sep 9, 1985 (20 min)

28 January 1985

Episode: 26x08 | Airdate: Jan 28, 1985 (30 min)

Teenage Martin Platt starts at the cafe. Kevin thinks about moving into the shop flat. Mike and Christine Millward go to London. Harry and Connie Clayton make arrangements to move into No. 11. The truckers give Martin the run around at the cafe. Alf tells Kevin that he's not renting the flat anymore. Kevin is homeless as the Claytons take possession at No. 11. Christine keeps reminding Mike that she's married. Emily takes Kevin in.

21 October 1985

Episode: 26x09 | Airdate: Oct 21, 1985 (20 min)

23 December 1985

Episode: 26x10 | Airdate: Dec 23, 1985 (20 min)

The wedding of Alf and Audrey.

9 January 1985

Episode: 26x11 | Airdate: Jan 9, 1985 (30 min)

The wedding of Bill and Elaine.

Season 27

1 January 1986

Episode: 27x01 | Airdate: Jan 1, 1986 (20 min)

Some disturbing revelations force a confrontation between Ken and Susan.

6 January 1986

Episode: 27x02 | Airdate: Jan 6, 1986 (30 min)

Susan is convinced that life can only get better. Some shocking news in the Kabin leaves Mavis looking on the black side of things.

8 June 1986

Episode: 27x03 | Airdate: Jun 8, 1986 (30 min)

13 January 1986

Episode: 27x04 | Airdate: Jan 13, 1986 (30 min)

15 January 1986

Episode: 27x05 | Airdate: Jan 15, 1986 (20 min)

Susan and Deirdre clash over an old affair. The patch catches up with Jenny when her father, Alan turns up.

20 January 1986

Episode: 27x06 | Airdate: Jan 20, 1986 (30 min)

22 January 1986

Episode: 27x07 | Airdate: Jan 22, 1986 (20 min)

Shock news about Susan brings out the worst in father Ken. Rita's 'family problems' aren't getting any easier.

27 January 1986

Episode: 27x08 | Airdate: Jan 27, 1986 (20 min)

A social worker visits Ken and Deirdre to discuss Tracy's adoption. Kevin employs an unusual pick-up technique to make a friend in Sally Seddon.

29 January 1986

Episode: 27x09 | Airdate: Jan 29, 1986 (30 min)

3 February 1986

Episode: 27x10 | Airdate: Feb 3, 1986 (30 min)

5 February 1986

Episode: 27x11 | Airdate: Feb 5, 1986 (30 min)

14 May 1986

Episode: 27x39 | Airdate: May 14, 1986 (20 min)

The wedding of Mike and Susan

16 June 1986

Episode: 27x47 | Airdate: Jun 16, 1986 (30 min)

18 June 1986

Episode: 27x48 | Airdate: Jun 18, 1986 (20 min)

The bad fuse at the Rovers Return cellar results in a fire at dawn. Kevin (Michael Le Vell) and Sally (Sally Whittaker) wake the residents and Kevin tries to rescue Bet (Julie Goodyear) from the bedroom.

28 July 1986

Episode: 27x59 | Airdate: Jul 28, 1986 (30 min)

30 July 1986

Episode: 27x60 | Airdate: Jul 30, 1986 (20 min)

A bombshell for Brian. A shock for Hilda. A surprise for Alan and Rita.

4 August 1986

Episode: 27x61 | Airdate: Aug 4, 1986 (30 min)

22 September 1986

Episode: 27x78 | Airdate: Sep 22, 1986 (20 min)

Alan has shock news for her daughter Jenny. There's a happier turn of events for Betty.

8 October 1986

Episode: 27x82 | Airdate: Oct 8, 1986 (20 min)

The wedding of Kevin and Sally.

29 December 1986

Episode: 27x104 | Airdate: Dec 29, 1986 (20 min)

Jenny bids for success in the talent contest but ends up facing the music.

Season 28

2 February 1987

Episode: 28x01 | Airdate: Feb 2, 1987 (20 min)

18 February 1987

Episode: 28x02 | Airdate: Feb 18, 1987 (20 min)

6 July 1987

Episode: 28x03 | Airdate: Jul 6, 1987 (20 min)

5 August 1987

Episode: 28x04 | Airdate: Aug 5, 1987 (20 min)

9 September 1987

Episode: 28x05 | Airdate: Sep 9, 1987 (20 min)

30 September 1987

Episode: 28x06 | Airdate: Sep 30, 1987 (20 min)

18 November 1987

Episode: 28x07 | Airdate: Nov 18, 1987 (20 min)

25 December 1987

Episode: 28x08 | Airdate: Dec 25, 1987 (20 min)

Season 29

2 March 1988

Episode: 29x01 | Airdate: Mar 2, 1988 (20 min)

13 June 1988

Episode: 29x02 | Airdate: Jun 13, 1988 (20 min)

1 August 1988

Episode: 29x03 | Airdate: Aug 1, 1988 (20 min)

5 September 1988

Episode: 29x04 | Airdate: Sep 5, 1988 (20 min)

9 November 1988

Episode: 29x05 | Airdate: Nov 9, 1988 (20 min)

5 December 1988

Episode: 29x06 | Airdate: Dec 5, 1988 (20 min)

7 December 1988

Episode: 29x07 | Airdate: Dec 7, 1988 (20 min)

12 December 1988

Episode: 29x08 | Airdate: Dec 12, 1988 (20 min)

14 December 1988

Episode: 29x09 | Airdate: Dec 14, 1988 (20 min)

19 December 1988

Episode: 29x10 | Airdate: Dec 19, 1988 (20 min)

21 December 1988

Episode: 29x11 | Airdate: Dec 21, 1988 (20 min)

25 December 1988

Episode: 29x12 | Airdate: Dec 25, 1988 (20 min)

26 December 1988

Episode: 29x13 | Airdate: Dec 26, 1988 (20 min)

28 December 1988

Episode: 29x14 | Airdate: Dec 28, 1988 (20 min)

Specials

Hilda Ogden's Last Ta-Ra - A Tribute to Jean Alexander

Episode: S57 Special | Airdate: Dec 20, 2016 (60 min)

This hour-long special celebrates the work of actress Jean Alexander who died recently and who played one of the most popular Coronation Street characters of all time, Hilda Ogden, for over 20 years.

The tribute features contributions from her family, friends and Coronation Street stars like William Roache, Michael Le Vell and Sally Dynevor, who also enjoy watching classic Hilda moments in a special recreation of Stan and Hilda's famous living room - flying ducks, ‘muriel' and all.

Younger members of the Coronation Street cast also celebrate Hilda's legacy plus we hear from famous fans like Paul O'Grady – Jean made a rare public appearance on his chat show in 2005.

Coronation Street's DNA Secrets

Episode: S59 Special | Airdate: Sep 5, 2018 (90 min)

In this one off, 90 minute special, Coronation Street's DNA Secrets reveals the secrets lying deep in the DNA of Britain's best-loved street. Uncovering the ancestral stories of Weatherfield's finest – and revealing incredible connections they had absolutely no inkling about…until now.

From a single, tiny sample of saliva it's now possible to find connections with people and places that span centuries and continents - revealing unexpected stories and family connections with people on the other side of the planet or in your own street. Working with Ancestry.com, the cast of Coronation Street - old and new – are opening their doors to let us find out more about who they really are.

Presenter Nicky Campbell, with the help of an on-screen genetic expert, meets the Coronation Street cast on the famous cobbles to explain the science behind the results. In the Rovers, Roy's Rolls and Nick's Bistro, the assembled cast will be presented with their DNA results and discover they have DNA from corners of the world as far flung as Northern Russia, Azerbaijan and Melanesia.

Coronation Street at Christmas

Episode: S60 Special | Airdate: Dec 20, 2019 (60 min)

Narrated by beloved former cast member, Sue Johnston, Coronation Street At Christmas, is a one-off documentary celebrating the very best of Coronation Street Christmases over almost six decades.

Coronation Street originally launched in December 1960 and this festive special for ITV delves into the show's incredible archive to showcase storylines which have stopped millions of viewers in their tracks over the festive season.

From betrayals and break ups to weddings, babies and pub singalongs, viewers will be entertained and moved with memories of Christmases past.

Fans will hear from cast past and present who bring life to the characters with their memories and reflections of some of the biggest moments on the Street.

Joy, warmth and humour will run through, alongside the pivotal moments of pioneering drama and tragedy. With contributions from the show's stars over the years including Barbara Knox, Chris Gascoyne, William Roache, Thelma Barlow, Jimmi Harkishin, Simon Gregson, Kate Ford, Sue Nicholls, Jack P Shepherd, Tupele Dorgu, Antony Cotton, Jane Danson, Jennie McAlpine, Kevin Kennedy and Julie Goodyear, this is set to be an unmissable documentary.

60 Unforgettable Years

Episode: S61 Special | Airdate: Dec 7, 2020 (90 min)

Joanna Lumley narrates a celebration of the diamond anniversary of the programme, exploring the legacy of the world's longest-running TV soap opera. There are revelations from the show's stars past and present, including audition nerves, fallings out, memorable location shoots, as well as their memories of the storylines that gripped the nation.

Queens of the Street

Episode: S61 Special | Airdate: Dec 9, 2020 (60 min)

A special programme celebrating the women who have starred in Coronation Street over the years, marking 60 years since the very first episode aired in December 1960. The programme features contributions from an array of the show's leading ladies - past and present - including Julie Hesmondhalgh, Sally Lindsay, Helen Worth, Alison King, Sue Nicholls, Sally Dynevor, Kate Ford, Dolly-Rose Campbell and Patti Clare, along with writers, producers and celebrity fans.

Happy Birthday Bill

Episode: S63 Special | Airdate: Apr 19, 2022 (60 min)

William Roache, better known to many Coronation Street fans as Ken Barlow, has been the heart and soul of Weatherfield for more than 60 years. To commemorate the actor's pending 90th birthday, this documentary celebrates his life and career, looking back on his legacy and achievements and also following him on set at work and in his Cheshire home in the build up to his special birthday day.

Barbara Knox at 90

Episode: S64 Special | Airdate: Oct 13, 2023 (60 min)

Coronation Street star Barbara Knox celebrates her 90th birthday with Bradley Walsh, who has a host of surprises for her, including a tearful reunion with long-time on-screen partner Thelma Barlow. A poignant return to Blackpool Tower Ballroom brings back fond childhood memories and a trip down memory lane, with Bradley recalling her career on the cobbles.

The episode list was truncated because of the large number of episodes. Visit the seasons page to see individual seasons' episode guides.