60 Years of Coronation Street

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Written by Maggie Sullivan, the fifth book in the wartime Corrie saga is titled We'll Meet Again on Coronation Streetand it's a female-fronted, nostalgic story. After graduating from City University, London, she covered LGBTQ+ news and pursued a career in entertainment journalism, with her work appearing in outlets including Little White Lies, The Skinny, Radio Times and Digital Spy. In the novel, the three female protagonists are looking to change their lives and adjust to a new normal as the war has drawn to a close. Even when Vera is down South, Ena can't resist meddling in her life – how will this affect Vera's hopes for the future? Peek into a star’s dressing room, watch rare footage and reminisce over favourite plots and characters with family and friends.

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Now open on selected weekends, spend the perfect afternoon on the most famous Street, and take a wander through the fictional world of Weatherfield. The fourth book in the Coronation Street novel series focuses on Ena Sharples' overprotected daughter Vera, who joins the Land Army with her friend Lily. And finally, Elsie Tanner is trying to lift the residents' mood by organising a trip to Blackpool, where they might finally be able to relax. Sullivan has written four other Coronation Street novels since 2017: Christmas On Coronation Street, Mother's Day on Coronation Street, Snow on the Cobbles and The Land Girls from Coronation Street . As with the previous books, the tale includes some familiar faces like Elsie Tanner and Hilda Ogden.Enjoy the English summer sun or the traditional Weatherfield rain at the actual Coronation Street set at MediaCityUK. There are DVD collections of classic episodes, allowing a trip down memory lane, along with feature-length spin-off films featuring classic characters. There are family trees, a timeline of storylines, nostalgic imagery and exciting features, as well as interviews with key actors, producers and production staff. The later novels zero in on the life of other residents during the Second World War, including pub landlady Annie Walker and Corrie's matriarch Ena Sharples' daughter Vera. Among the residents of Coronation Street, Ida Barlow has welcomed back her husband Frank after the conflict, but their marriage isn't as rosey as one should hope.

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The 90-minute experience will take in the exterior sets of Coronation Street, Rosamund Street and Victoria Street. As the Second World War comes to an end, newcomer Lizzie moves to the Street with her mother and brothers, hiding a few secrets as she settles in. This official novel introduces fans to a younger version of Elsie Tanner as she moves into Number 11 on Coronation Street in 1939, just as war is breaking out. He has interviewed hundreds of soap stars over the years, from Bill Roache to Lacey Turner, and regularly visits the sets of Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks for behind-the-scenes trips and press events. The DVD collection features 80 episodes from the 1960s, featuring the trials and tribulations of iconic characters like Ena Sharples, Elsie Tanner and a young Ken Barlow.

He has served as an awards judge on numerous occasions for the likes of the BAFTA TV Awards, RTS Programme Awards and British Soap Awards. Christmas is coming up and if someone special in your life is a fan of Coronation Street, you can look no further for some gift inspiration. If you know someone who has a sense of humour over their soap addiction, it's also worth considering the many novelty gifts which are sure to raise a chuckle on Christmas Day. Book your place on Coronation Street The Tour for your chance to walk down Weatherfield's hallowed cobbles. We've gathered together some of the best Corrie-related books, DVDs and more, which would make the perfect present.

We’ll Meet Again on Coronation Street: A heartwarming

Official books celebrating the soap's history and looking back on memorable moments are on the market too. Explore interior room sets as part of the behind the scenes tour and see where some famous scenes were filmed, revealing insights behind the production. Daniel has been writing about soaps on Digital Spy since 2004 and took over as Soaps Editor in 2010. Eight outstanding episodes are included from each year, including Elsie Tanner's wedding to Alan Howard, Valerie Barlow's electrocution, the 1977 Silver Jubilee Street party and the warehouse fire.The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. After running for more than 60 years, Corrie has released plenty of merchandise for fans to enjoy beyond the regular broadcasts on ITV1. Newcomer Wendy Collins has moved to the street and taken a job as a teacher at the local school, but is struggling to fit in to the new work environment. Her first Corrie novel, set during the holidays, focuses on the character of Elsie Tanner, née Elsie Grimshaw.