This Is Coronation St.

An Introduction To Britain's Best-Loved Drama Serial

For almost as long as there's been television, there's been Coronation Street. The continuing drama about ordinary people living on a gritty street in northern England is the longest-running drama in the world and a national treasure in Britain. 40 years on Coronation Street goes behind the scenes to examine the secret of the Street's success through rarely seen archival footage and interviews with cast members past and present. What's more, see how it all began in the first five episodes, included here just as they were broadcast when Britain embarked on its captivating journey down Coronation Street.