FIRST LOOK AT CORRIEDALE AS TWO CHARACTERS ARE CONFIRMED

As viewers of Coronation Street and Emmerdale get ready to experience one of the most anticipated moments in soap history, ITV have released two images of filming on soap crossover episode, Corriedale.

In these exclusive photos, fans will see DS Lisa Swain and Aaron Dingle revealed as the first two iconic characters to be confirmed as starring in the drama-filled hour long special.

With the photos taken on the first of a series of night shoots, the photos show Vicky Myers and Danny Miller together in a rare behind the scenes moment before action was called. 

Photo Credit: Mark Bruce

As we approach this milestone episode, commissioned to launch ITV's new Soaps power hour schedule, viewers will be more convinced than ever that there's a more sinister side to Becky lurking beneath.

On the Cobbles of Coronation Street, Lisa Swain's life on the cobbles has been thrown into chaos over the last few weeks after the return from the dead of her police wife ex, Becky.

Over in the Dales, Danny's character Aaron has seen off his ex husband, killer John Sugden, but just as things were looking back on track with the love of his life, Robert Sugden, Robert's secret prison husband, Kev turned up. It's safe to say things aren’t going to be straightforward for this couple anytime soon.

What leads Lisa and Aaron to find their lives intertwined on a dark and foreboding night in January? And which other Coronation Street and Emmerdale favourites will feature in the action packed and climactic episode?

Photo Credit: Mark Bruce

Speaking about the must see TV for any soap fan, Vicky said “To be involved in this unique, bold, innovative, not to mention history-making episode, in Coronation Street's 65th year, (well, when we are filming it at least) is fantastic. When I read the script and found out how two worlds collide, who is involved and how the characters interact, not to mention the impact the events of the night will have… Wow. It's going to be unmissable. I couldn't wait to get started actually. This has been in the pipeline for quite some time and the talented team behind the scenes at Coronation Street and Emmerdale has worked tirelessly to make this happen. They're incredible. I'm really looking forward to meeting, and working with, people I haven't met or worked with before both in front of and behind the camera. It's incredibly exciting and the camaraderie is great. It's going to be epic.”

Talking about filming getting underway, Danny explained “I am made up that Aaron is in the Corriedale episode. Originally from Manchester, Coronation Street has always been an iconic show in our house just as much as Emmerdale. So to cross them both over is a great idea. The night shoots have been full on with having young kids but a lot of fun and it's been great working with the Corrie team. I can't wait to see how the episode plays out with the separate storylines from both Emmerdale and Corrie. It’s going to be epic and every soap fans dream”

While the exact plot is being kept under wraps, what we can confirm is a one off one hour spectacular, featuring explosive scenes, nail biting drama and never before seen interactions between some of the nation's most loved soap characters.

Emmerdale airs Monday - Friday at 7.30pm on ITV1.

Coronation Street airs Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8pm ITV1.

Both Emmerdale and Coronation Street air on YouTube and ITVX from 7am.