While Weatherfield is embroiled in a series of dramas, fans are preparing for a historic moment: the “Corriedale” crossover between Coronation Street and Emmerdale – a project touted as the biggest television event in the UK in 2026.

At its heart is Ken Barlow, the man who has been associated with Coronation Street for over 65 years.

According to the project’s director, Corriedale will open with a chain-reaction car crash involving Weatherfield’s crew and a group of characters from Emmerdale – where Ken is one of the first witnesses.

The director shared that the scene included a “Ken Barlow moment that brought the entire crew to tears”—a tribute to the long career of actor William Roache, who has embodied Ken since… 1960.

It’s not just a scene, but an iconic moment in British television history.

In the released trailer, we see Ken standing amidst the rubble, trembling as he calls out the names of those around him, while a burning car glows in the distance—a highly metaphorical image: “the flames of the past still burn in the present.”

Corriedale is not only a convergence of two worlds, but also a beautiful farewell to the characters who have aged along with the audience.