Coronation Street and Emmerdale crossover event gets title confirmed as production begins on “mind-blowing” stunt episode

As a long-time viewer, I have to say this crossover is a first for ITV soaps, and it’s genuinely exciting! For the first time, we’ll see the characters from Coronation Street, living in Weatherfield, teaming up with their counterparts from Yorkshire in what promises to be a really action-packed hour of television. It’s a bold move, and I’m eager to see how these two worlds collide and what kind of drama unfolds.

Steph McGovern reveals hopes for TV adaptation of book – with very famous Teessider in lead role

McGovern’s first novel, Deadline, came out in July and has been very well-received. The story centers around Rose, a news reporter, whose broadcast is interrupted when someone takes over her earpiece and reveals they’ve kidnapped her child. She’s then forced to rely on this person as she desperately tries to understand the situation and prevent a disaster. Read more about the book here.