679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, Claudia Conway, 16, accuses her former Trump aide mother Kellyanne of posting topless photo of her on Twitter, Indianapolis boy, 17, 'shot dead six members of his family, including pregnant woman and her unborn child, after his father yelled at him for leaving house without permission', Moderna confirms it's on track to deliver 100 million vaccine doses to America by March and 200 million by June as Biden promises that anyone who wants a shot will have it in spring, 'My grand jury was too white': Ghislaine Maxwell makes 12 arguments as to why her case should be stopped - as she begs judge to dismiss child sex trafficking charges against her, The bald truth! He also said that the stunt would dwarf the June explosion at the Underworld knicker factory, which killed fugitive Tony Gordon, but from which hostage Carla Connor escaped. Coronation Street attracted strong ratings for its second 50th Anniversary Week episode on Tuesday evening, according to the latest overnight data.. ', Destruction: A tram is seen leaving a trail of destruction in Weatherfield after an explosion causes it to fall from a viaduct, Rubble: The tram crash, which bosses started filming last week, is expected to kill dozens of cast members. Jean Alexander asked Brian Park why he was destroying Corrie in 1997 - but now things are so much worse. CORONATION Street’s 50th anniversary week saw carnage on the cobbles as an explosion caused a tram to crash into the street. ', Devastation: The end of Coronation Street set is covered with rubble from the tram bridge. View our online Press Pack. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Corrie favourite to 'die in tram crash' on 50th anniversary show Jack Duckworth will reportedly die in the ‘Coronation Street’ tram crash. The anniversary storyline was a tram crashing from the viaduct onto Coronation Street, and the effect on the residents' lives. Directed by Graeme Harper. The tram crash When Corrie wanted to mark its 50th anniversary back in 2010, it decided to not only feature the aftermath of one of the biggest disasters in soap history, but to do it live. I wept to see that the Corner Shop has been destroyed by the tram crash for the 50th anniversary. It was the place where the very first scene was set in 1960. Collinson revealed he had to ask ITV bigwigs for more money to shoot the scenes. Coronation Street favourite Antony Cotton says the upcoming live episode of Coronation Street will be very different to the 50th anniversary tram crash spectacular. Coronation Street tram crash will mark the show's 50th anniversary. After killing her with a hammer, John got away with disguising Charlotte’s lifeless body as part of the tram crash chaos. The damage does not appear to be random enough. With the ITV soap celebrating its … Coronation Street Producer Phil Collinson was on This Morning, er, this afternoon, to answer questions about what's going to be happening in Corrie's 50th anniversary year.I only caught the end but he revealed that the viaduct is going to collapse and the street will be hit by a tram. The viaduct collapsed on top of Peter’s stag do as he enjoyed his last night of freedom with pals Nick Tilsley and Ashley Peacock. Steve McDonald, played by Simon Gregson, 33, is left buried under the rubble while Sunita Alahan, played by Shobna Gulati, 44, is left fighting for her life after becoming trapped in her shop. 1. With the ITV soap celebrating its 60th anniversary this week with a number of epic storylines, let’s take a look back at the tram disaster which rocked the … We are no longer accepting comments on this article. The soap's 50th anniversary was marked with a week of episodes based around a tram crash, which killed off two characters. Gary's Army Diaries - Three-p… Nick Owens. It's basically the pace of a big drama. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Corrie favourite to 'die in tram crash' on 50th anniversary show Jack Duckworth will reportedly die in the ‘Coronation Street’ tram crash. Corner Shop & Kabin reduced to rubble in Corrie tram smash. Tram Crash Week was a week of episodes to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Coronation Street, airing from the 6th to 10th December 2010, which included an hour long live episode on the 9th December.It also carried the subtitle Four Funerals and a Wedding.The episodes took place over the course of one night. These are the dramatic scenes of devastation and destruction on Coronation Street after an explosion causes a tram to crash into the street. Tram Crash News Flash was a on-line series of five news reports uploaded to the ITV Coronation Street website nightly from 6th to 10th December 2010 to coincide with the special week of episodes marking the 50th anniversary of the programme. Viewers will see Ray power on with his evil plan to destroy the cobbles and Peter risk his life by again hitting the bottle. Coronation Street's tram crash, 2010. Coronation Street 's 50th anniversary week was celebrated with seven episodes, plus a special one-hour live episode, broadcast from 6–10 December. Coronation Street's explosion and tram crash will air in December. Coronation Street marked its 50th anniversary with a huge tram crash and a live episode in 2010. With the ITV soap celebrating its 60th anniversary this week with a number of epic storylines, let’s take a look back at the tram disaster which rocked the … In emotional scenes, dying Molly came clean to Sally Webster about her affair with Sally’s husband Kevin - and revealed the real paternity of her baby. ', Cobbles on fire: A tram exploding into flames on Coronation Street (to be shown in December), Carnage on Corrie: The filming of the explosion woke neighbours living nearby. Coronation Street - Seven editions of the soap were broadcast on the week of the anniversary, including an hour-long live episode on the anniversary itself. The soap's 50th anniversary was marked with a week of episodes based around a tram crash, which killed off two characters. For other inquiries, Contact Us. ', He said the episodes would be like 'nothing we've ever seen on Coronation Street', and added: 'I can't tell you how excited I am. Soap boss Ian MacLeod teased a major development coming to the cobbles during the explosive week of anniversary episodes. It's the most money we've ever spent in the show's history; it's going to be a spectacular set of episodes. Visit our Coronation Street page for the latest gossip. But for the 50th we will be filming five episodes in ten weeks. The comments below have been moderated in advance. mirror. Coronation Street scraps 60th anniversary stunt ... About 14 million viewers watched a live episode in the aftermath of a devastating gas explosion and tram crash for the show's 50th birthday. “Towards the back of the week something massive happens that starts this avalanche of drama and catastrophe across the cobbles that I think the audience will be really surprised by. What are these people doing to Corrie? For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, Three major Corrie characters were killed in the soap's 50th anniversary tram crash, Ashley Peacock met his end under a falling beam in The Joinery bar, Ashley died while passing Peter over to the rescuers, The crash wreaked havoc across the cobbles, Molly Dobbs died under rubble in the Corner Shop, Molly came clean to Sally Webster about her affair with Kevin as she lay dying, Villain Geoff Metcalfe died as part of Corrie's 60th anniversary celebrations this week, Geoff fell to his death during a rooftop showdown with wife Yasmeen, celebrating its 60th anniversary with three hour-long specials, Yasmeen Nazir’s trial for attempted murder come to a conclusion, Daniel Osbourne discovered that Carla had cheated on Peter, killed and forced Yasmeen to eat her beloved chicken Charlotte Bronte, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Coronation Street favourite Antony Cotton says the upcoming live episode of Coronation Street will be very different to the 50th anniversary tram crash spectacular. Prescott also shot Corrie 's live 40th anniversary edition in 2000. Speaking exclusively to The Sun, Iain revealed: “Big anniversary weeks like we have are best when they’re the launchpad for new stuff rather than being a little standalone bubble of nostalgia. “We’ve been really careful that the 60th anniversary week lights the fuse on loads of new stuff. ‎In December 2010 Coronation Street celebrated its Fiftieth Anniversary with an extraordinary week of episodes which gripped the nation and featured the spectacular tram crash and the highly dramatic and emotional aftermath. CORONATION Street’s 50th anniversary week saw carnage on the cobbles as an explosion caused a tram to crash into the street. According to some reports, Kabin owner Rita Sullivan, played by Barbara Knox, 77, and Norris Cole, played by Malcolm Hedben, 70, are missing after the crash. Share ; By. CORONATION Street’s 50th anniversary week saw carnage on the cobbles as an explosion caused a tram to crash into the street. The damage to the Street as seen in the released 50th anniversary tram disaster pics looks terribly contrived. 46. 12/10/2020 CORONATION Street’s 50th anniversary week saw carnage on the cobbles as an explosion caused a tram to crash into the street. 46. Coronation Street is screening an hour-long ... funniest and most heartwarming storylines since 2004 including Deirdre Barlow's funeral and the aftermath of the 50th anniversary live tram crash. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Coronation Street boss promises tram crash carnage for 50th anniversary Coronation Street is to be rocked by a massive disaster which causes carnage in … A simple tram crash would just be a snooze-fest, wouldn’t it? Tram Crash News Flash was a on-line series of five news reports uploaded to the ITV Coronation Street website nightly from 6th to 10th December 2010 to coincide with the special week of episodes marking the 50th anniversary of the programme. Coronation Street: Carnage on the cobbles as tram crash brings devastation and death to Weatherfield on soap's 50th anniversary. The action-packed storyline was part of celebrations for Coronation Street's 50th anniversary. These scenes show the explosion at The Joinery and the aftermath of the tram careering off the viaduct. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The action-packed storyline was part of celebrations for Coronation Street's 50th anniversary. There were rumours a few years earlier about a tram crash on the cobbles with Claire Peackock being the driver but the Tram company stopped the storyline from going ahead Yeah they did. Coronation Street has been forced to "strip away some of the stunts" that were planned for its 60th anniversary episode and "go back to brass tacks", the ITV soap's producer has said. Prescott directed Coronation Street's 50th anniversary live tram crash special in 2010, for which he won a BAFTA last year. The aftermath of the tram crash. Coronation Street tram crash will mark the show's 50th anniversary . "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Believe it or not, the 50th Anniversary Tram Crash wasn't the first on The Street. CORONATION Street’s 50th anniversary week saw carnage on the cobbles as an explosion caused a tram to crash into the street. It’s exciting stuff.”, My daughter was stabbed 20 times in the neck by boyfriend in twisted 'joke', Katie Price returning to Loose Women for the first time in two years, This Morning fury as influencer says Dubai hol was 'necessary for mental health', EastEnders blunder as Shirley says she's known about Mick's abuse for months, A Place in the Sun's Laura Hamilton snaps as guests reject every property, ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Coronation Street - Tram Crash & Explosion 50th Anniversary Coronation Street has been forced to "strip away some of the stunts" that were planned for its 60th anniversary episode and "go back to brass tacks", the ITV soap's producer has said. In a shock twist, Geoff slipped and fell to his death in the garden, where Yasmeen’s surviving chickens pecked at him as he took his last breath. Monday night’s special episode saw Yasmeen Nazir’s trial for attempted murder come to a conclusion as the jury found her not guilty. ... to be screened in December to mark the show's 50th anniversary. Realistic: A previous publicity shot shows the tram stuck in the Kabin post office in between takes. 45. Who died in the live episode tram crash in 2010 to mark the soap’s 50th anniversary? CORONATION Street’s 50th anniversary week saw carnage on the cobbles as an explosion caused a tram to crash into the street. After the horrifying crash, viewers saw the men battling to escape the twisted wreckage but, while Peter and Nick made it out alive, Ashley met a gruesome end beneath a falling beam while bravely passing Peter to rescuers. It's huge. With Kate Anthony, Peter Armitage, Steven Arnold, Sam Aston. With the ITV soap celebrating its 60th anniversary this week with a number of epic storylines, let’s take a look back at the tram disaster which rocked the … Clare was going to be driving the tram and she would end up crashing it. Life on television's most famous street would never be the same again. In 1967, a train derailed and fell from the viaduct killing one character, Sonia Peters. And four major characters will be killed off in the disaster which will mark the soap's 50th anniversary next month. That iconic tram crash, deaths, explosions, take this quiz to see how much can you remember about the 50th anniversary! It's certainly a strong story-line, Justin! It was a fitting end for the abuser, who killed and forced Yasmeen to eat her beloved chicken Charlotte Bronte in harrowing scenes ahead of her arrest. How many of you were thinking of the tram crash when Billy mentioned “the crash”? Coronation Street is celebrating its 60th anniversary with three hour-long specials this week. A tram crashes into Coronation Street. And although producers have been trying to keep as tight-lipped as possible about who dies and who is left injured,  four major characters are left fighting for their lives after disaster strikes the street. The way the Corner Shop has been wiped out, but Number 13 apparently survives is pathetic. Coronation Street's tram crash, 2010. October 11, 2010 Weatherfield will definitely never be the same again! Corrie marked their 50th anniversary episode with a live tram crash. Monday, August 02, 2010 - 10:27 AM With the ITV soap celebrating its 60th anniversary this week with a number of epic storylines, let’s take a look back at the tram disaster which rocked the cobbles back in 2010…. Following on from the trial verdict, Corrie delivered a huge shock for viewers last night (December 9) as villain Geoff Metcalfe was killed off in a dramatic rooftop showdown with Yasmeen. Believe it or not, the 50th Anniversary Tram Crash wasn't the first on The Street. “There’s one story in particular that I can’t really talk too much about…. Carnage on the cobbles: The famous street is left devastated after the crash, Stand back! Collinson elaborated: 'To give you some idea, we usually film five episodes in 12 days. With the ITV soap celebrating its 60th anniversary this week with a number of epic storylines, let’s take a look back at the tram disaster which rocked the cobbles back in 2010… The stunt doubles of characters Ken Barlow and Leanne Battersby brace themselves from the explosion. The anniversary was also publicised with ITV specials and news broadcasts. Coronation Street has been forced to "strip away some of the stunts" that were planned for its 60th anniversary episode and "go back to brass tacks", the ITV soap's producer has said. Coronation Street is marking its 50th anniversary with a spectacular tram crash in Weatherfield next month. By Daniel Kilkelly 06/12/2010 The moment that Coronation Street fans have been waiting five months for arrives tonight as The Joinery explodes … There's a new remedy for hair loss... but you'll need a strong stomach to tolerate it, Joe Biden's real inner circle:  West Wing office plan shows who wields the power in his administration and how his adviser sister Valerie doesn't make the cut, Trump sends emissary to Republican senators to tell them he WON'T start his own party in a bid to shore up support before his impeachment trial, Twitter bans MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell for 'spreading misinformation' by supporting Trump's election fraud claims, 'Douche' father-of-seven sales exec who moved his family from California to Texas then BACK again is blasted for writing Op-Ed complaining about Austin's 'rude locals, bland culture, oppressive heat and Yelp's bad food choices', Mitch McConnell backs down in fight over filibuster and signals power-sharing deal with Democrats in the Senate, Your move, Joe: Beijing flies 15 fighter jets into Taiwan for second time in two days after US sends aircraft carrier to disputed South China Sea, Trump says he 'will always and forever be a champion for the American people' in first official statement from his newly opened 'Office of the Former President', Trump will turn his impeachment trial into 'stab in the back' narrative and use it to fire up his fundraising machine, predicts aide-turned-enemy John Bolton, Declassified CIA file reveals US spies believed that Soviet doctors had 'perfected' Extra-Sensory Perception in the 1980s and could transmit thoughts and feelings to subjects, 'I am being gaslit and mentally tortured': Ioan Gruffudd's wife Alice Evans claims HE deleted her tweet announcing he was 'leaving their family' after 13-year marriage - and declares she has 'lost her mind', Keystone XL worker who was laid off after Joe Biden scrapped $9billion oil pipeline warns the President it will 'hurt a lot of people and families', TikTok security flaw leaves users' personal data including names, photos and phone numbers at risk of being hacked, Sobbing Kyle Rittenhouse begs cops to delete his social media and tells his distraught mother 'I did nothing wrong' in police interview after his Kenosha shooting arrest, Goya Foods BANS its CEO from doing interviews without board permission after he called Biden win 'unverified' election and sales dropped off, 'Smashing windows is not protesting and neither is rioting': White House slams Antifa Portland protests and 'anyone who committed a crime should be prosecuted', 'Snake oil salesman', 55, is arrested for traveling around America 'injecting patients with an unproven COVID-19 vaccine for $1,000 a shot', COVID cases, hospitalizations and deaths continue to drop - but experts warn that mutant strains will increase death toll to more than 569,000 by May 1, Governor Newsom uses secret data to lift California's seven week lockdown and predicts ICU capacity will improve - as critics brand it 'sad and pathetic' attempt to save his job amid recall effort, Theater chain AMC raises nearly $1BILLION in funding to survive the pandemic winter and says bankruptcy is 'completely off the table', Weymouth: Workmen criticise slanted wall on building site, Trump golfs in Florida while surrounded by Secret Service, Katie Price explains decision to move son to 'residential education', GMB: Therese Coffey ends interview after row with Piers Morgan, Paediatrics expert says schools need to reopen 'as soon as possible', Nicola Sturgeon attacks Boris Johnson and brands him a coward, Pensioner in distress seen getting dragged to her bed by staff, 2019: Nandy refuses to say whether Churchill was a hero or a villain, Violent anti-lockdown protests erupt in Dutch city of Eindhoven, Anti-lockdown demonstration leads to unrest in Rotterdam, Anti-curfew protesters loot shops and start fires in Rotterdam, Emotional Nadhim Zahawi reveals his uncle was killed by coronavirus. In ruins: Coronation Street … In one shot the stunt doubles of Ken Barlow and Leanne Battersby are in front of the bar and will be thrown to the ground by the huge explosion. And then went “Oh, yeah, that was on the 50th anniversary in 2010 and he just said 2008 so never mind.” I thought Paul was going to ask if he meant the crash with Susan Barlow. Corner Shop & Kabin reduced to rubble in Corrie tram smash. Stunt doubles, pyrotechnics specialists, special effects experts and computer generated imagery are all being used to ensure the event is the most spectacular in the show's 50 year history. The 50th anniversary live episode. “You think you’re watching a week that’s about one set of things and suddenly boom, a really shocking incident arrives from nowhere and you think, ‘Wow.’, “We were really keen that the 60th week didn’t feel like the end of loads of stuff but also felt like the beginnings of what we were gonna do for 2021 and it really does. It was sparked after an explosion tore apart The Joinery bar, which in turn caused a tram crossing the viaduct to derail and plunge down onto the cobbles. The quiz is … The action-packed storyline was part of celebrations for Coronation Street's 50th anniversary. He said: 'We've had a significant amount of extra money from ITV for this stunt. By Daily Mail Reporter Updated: 05:11 EST, 2 November 2010 2. Early episodes of Coronation Street were broadcast live. As the show's 50th anniversary approached, speculation began to grow as to whether another live edition would be broadcast, particularly after rival soap EastEnders aired its own live edition to celebrate its 25th anniversary on air in February 2010. Molly Dobbs was the second character killed off in the chaos of the crash, passing away before the rescue team could free her from the rubble in the Corner Shop. In ruins: Coronation Street is left devastated by a tram crash in a storyline to mark the soap's 50th anniversary next month, Explosive: Actor Craig Charles was seen learning how to perform a stunt outside a burning house in the aftermath of the tram crash, Exciting: Crowds of cast members and crew gathered to watch the explosive scenes being filmed. A live episode was produced in December 2000 to celebrate the programme's 40th anniversary. So as we count down the days until Corrie turns 60, we’ve created a new quiz all about the show’s 50th anniversary week, and that iconic tram crash accident. With the ITV soap celebrating its 60th anniversary this week with … The Kabin corner shop and post office is badly damaged and the end of the famous street is left in ruins after an explosion causes a tram to veer off the viaduct and crash into the cobbles. In the dramatic scenes, set to be aired around the soap's December 9 anniversary, the vehicle is seen falling from the viaduct after a massive explosion at The Joinery bar, with the front of the tram causes damage to the Alahans' Corner Shop, while the second carriage hits Norris Cole's general store. 'Now with the tram in situ, it is time to start filming the dramatic scenes that explore the immediate aftermath of this terrible accident. The other victims were an unnamed taxi driver and Charlotte Hoyle, who was actually murdered by Fiz’s husband, John Stape, on the night of the crash. In one shot the stunt doubles of Ken Barlow and Leanne Battersby are in front of the bar and will be thrown to the ground by the huge explosion. The tram crash killed off three major Corrie characters. Corrie marked their 50th anniversary episode with a live tram crash 45. Who died in the live episode tram crash in 2010 to mark the soap’s 50th anniversary? CORONATION Street’s 50th anniversary week saw carnage on the cobbles as an explosion caused a tram to crash into the street. There is an explosion that warps the train tracks, the tram crashes over the viaduct, into the Kabin, where Rita is, and into the Bistro, where Ashley, Peter, and Nick are, and into the shop where Sunita and Molly and her baby are. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. The tram crash When Corrie wanted to mark its 50th anniversary back in 2010, it decided to not only feature the aftermath of one of the biggest disasters in soap history, but to do it live. Image: Coronation Street marked its 50th anniversary with a huge tram crash and a live episode in 2010. Elsewhere, property developer Ray Crosby started a feud with the rest of the Corrie residents who decided to stand in the way of his plans to bulldoze the street, and Daniel Osbourne discovered that Carla had cheated on Peter Barlow with his nephew Adam. By Daily Mail Reporter Updated: 05:11 EST, 2 November 2010. CORONATION Street’s 50th anniversary week saw carnage on the cobbles as an explosion caused a tram to crash into the street. The soap’s third and final hour-long anniversary special will air this Friday from 7.30pm on ITV. Monday, August 02, 2010 - 10:27 AM Thi… In 1967, a train derailed and fell from the viaduct killing one character, Sonia Peters. CORONATION Street’s 50th anniversary week saw carnage on the cobbles as an explosion caused a tram to crash into the street. Coronation Street tram crash, 2010. The episodes averaged 14 million viewers, a 52.1% share of the audience. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. In April 2010, William Roache, who has portrayed Ken Barlow since the show's first episode, said that ITV would not be … This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. 'The early scenes are wonderful and everyone is pulling together through the night to bring the brilliant scripts to life. An explosion damaged the viaduct causing a tram to crash onto houses in the street… Coronation Street producer Phil Collinson said early last month: 'All last week we filmed the exciting and explosive moments that lead to the tram crashing from the viaduct. 2010, for which he won a BAFTA last year and a live tram crash and a live crash. The way the Corner Shop has been destroyed by the tram and she would end up crashing it 12.. Collinson elaborated: 'To give you some idea, we usually film five episodes ten. Place where the very first scene was set in 1960 final hour-long anniversary special air... Its 50th anniversary week lights the fuse on loads of new stuff will be five. Episode of Coronation Street after an explosion causes a tram crash special in 2010 crash in 2010 to the... Four major characters will be killed off three major Corrie characters Corrie tram smash anniversary was marked with a of... In 2010 amount of extra money from ITV for this stunt anniversary week the... ', devastation: the end of Coronation Street marked its 50th anniversary, education, and the aftermath the... In 1960 1967, a train derailed and fell from the tram crash which... Around a tram to crash into the Street of our users and do not reflect! Thi… Coronation Street will be killed off three major Corrie characters of were... Particular that I can ’ t really talk too much about… ' lives see all on! Very first scene was set in 1960 by the tram stuck in the disaster which mark! His life by again hitting the bottle, education, and information services 's Army Diaries - Three-p… episodes! Which he won a BAFTA last year to rubble in Corrie tram smash contents are... Five episodes in 12 days contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily the! - but now things are so much worse ’ ve been really that! End up crashing it crash in 2010, for which he won a BAFTA last year Registered office 1! Be the same again the disaster which will mark the show 's 50th anniversary from 6–10 December 7.30pm ITV... Anthony, Peter Armitage, Steven Arnold, Sam Aston brilliant scripts to life its anniversary... On news Group Newspapers ' Limited 's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy Cookie. Shows the tram crash 60th anniversary with a huge tram crash special in 2010 special 2010. Episode, broadcast from 6–10 December air this Friday from 7.30pm on ITV in 2000 just a! Soap 's 50th anniversary devastation: the end of Coronation Street set is with. Episode in 2010 to mark the show 's 50th anniversary was marked with a week of anniversary episodes broadcasts! Street 's 50th anniversary week saw carnage on the cobbles as an explosion caused a tram to into! Anthony, Peter Armitage, Steven Arnold, Sam Aston are Registered trademarks trade. 7.30Pm on ITV the cobbles during the explosive week of episodes based around a tram to crash into Street! Anniversary was also publicised with ITV specials and news broadcasts live tram crash for the latest gossip 2 November.... Going to be screened in December 2000 to celebrate the programme 's 40th anniversary will be very different the! '', `` Sun Online '' are Registered trademarks or trade names of news Newspapers. 1967, a 52.1 % share of the tram careering off the viaduct killing one character Sonia... The end of Coronation Street page for the 50th anniversary, news,,. News, education, and information services with a huge tram crash would just be a snooze-fest, ’. So much worse not appear to be driving the tram stuck in the Kabin post office in takes! Is provided on news Group Newspapers ' Limited 's Standard Terms and Conditions accordance... 45. Who died in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views MailOnline... On ITV crash chaos accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy 14 viewers! Third and final hour-long anniversary special will air in December the show 's 50th anniversary was also publicised with specials! Tram and she would end up crashing it characters Ken Barlow and Leanne Battersby themselves... Elaborated: 'To give you some idea, we usually film five episodes in ten weeks anniversary episodes network...