Coronation Street (1960): episodes, history and where to watch

AT A GLANCE

Coronation Street first went out in December 1960 on ITV (Granada). It is still being made, with 5,390 episodes over 67 years on air so far. In the UK you can usually find it on ITVX.

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Why it is worth your time

Weatherfield’s cobbles, the Rovers Return and more than sixty years of family rows. The longest-running TV soap in the world, made by Granada in Manchester since December 1960.

The details

First broadcast: 9 December 1960
Originally on: ITV (Granada)
On air: 1960–now
Years on screen: 67
Episodes: 5,390
Typical length: 28 minutes
Genres: Drama
Usually found on: ITVX
First episode: “Fri 9 Dec, 1960”

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Coronation Street: quick answers

When did Coronation Street start?

On 9 December 1960, on ITV (Granada).

How many episodes of Coronation Street are there?

5,390 had been broadcast by 14 October 2026, across 67 years.

Where can I watch Coronation Street now?

Officially it is usually on ITVX, though rights change.

Dates and episode counts from TVmaze (2026-10-14), CC BY-SA 4.0. Artwork © its owners, shown only to identify the programme.