Coronation Street first appeared on our screens on December 9th 1960, meaning we are 60 days away from its 60th birthday. Never a soap to do anything by halves, the countdown to the big birthday has now begun, with some star-studded celebrations.
Joanna Lumley kicks off proceedings with a congratulatory message to the show's cast, crew and creators played out on Sunday.
More messages from famous fans, charities, cast members and viewers will be revealed each day to mark being one step closer to the anniversary week of sensational storylines and special programmes.
Salford-born Tony Warren debuted the soap on ITV, and more than 10,000 episodes later, the Guinness World Record-holding show has seen 57 births, 146 deaths and 131 weddings
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