Coronation Street

Coronation Street is a British television soap opera created by Granada Television that has been on the air since December 9, 1960. The show is set in the fictional town of Weatherfield in Greater Manchester and is known for its portrayal of a working-class community with a blend of humour and strong, relatable characters. The show has aired six times a week since 2017 and averages approximately five million viewers per episode. Coronation Street is the world's longest-running television soap opera, according to Guinness World Records, and has been recognized for its significant contribution to British culture. The show was originally influenced by kitchen-sink realism and has remained a staple of British television for over six decades, with William Roache, the original actor to play Ken Barlow, remaining the only original cast member.learn more on wikipedia