FAN-FAVOURITE characters from two TV titans are joining forces to feature on supersoap Corriedale.

The hour-long special edition episode kicks off ITV’s new schedule for Coronation Street and Emmerdale, dubbed the ‘soap power hour’.

What is the soap power hour?

Coronation Street and Emmerdale are moving from their regular schedules in the new year.

Emmerdale currently airs at 7.30pm every weeknight, with an hour-long episode on Thursdays.

While Corrie has three hour-long episodes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

ITV has confirmed it will launch the channel’s new ‘soap power hour’ scheduling pattern for the two ITV staples.

The new format features 30-minute episodes of both soaps every weekday, with Emmerdale at 8pm followed by Coronation Street at 8.30pm on ITV.

When is Corriedale on?

Corriedale promises to be explosive right from the word go.

The atmospheric trailer shows that the much-loved soaps have gone all out, with a spectacular stunt that could have far-reaching consequences for everyone involved.

A multi-vehicle pile-up is at the centre of the story that sees Emmerdale and Weatherfield collide

Screams for help are heard as emergency services arrive on the scene.

Both soaps have been dropping clues about what brings the characters together

Emmerdale serial killer John Sugden has featured in wanted posters in Weatherfield police station.

And towards the end of November, Belle Dingle hinted she was the wedding planner organising Debbie Webster’s Christmas Day nuptials.

ITV’s teaser says: “CORRIEDALE is just the start of the drama as the aftermath of the crash gives rise to fear, murderous intent, death, destruction, closely-guarded secrets, and lies.

“Life in Emmerdale and Weatherfield will never be the same again!”

ITV have confirmed that Corriedale will air on Monday, January 5 at 8pm.

On that evening, Emmerdale will be broadcast at 7pm, before Coronation Street at 7.30pm.

Then the historic Corriedale will follow in a one-hour slot.

The crossover episode will be available to watch on ITV1 and ITVX, as well as STV for viewers in Scotland.

What characters have been confirmed for Corriedale?

The crossover cast features over 40 characters from the two soaps:

• Coronation Street: Abi Webster, Asha Alahan, Becky Swain, Betsy Swain, Billy Mayhew, Carl Webster, Carla Connor, Cassie Plummer, David Platt, Debbie Webster, James Bailey, Jodie, Ken Barlow, Kevin Webster, Kit Green, Lisa Swain, Ronnie Bailey, Sarah Platt, Shona Platt, Steve McDonald, Summer Spellman, Theo Silverton, Tim Metcalfe, Todd Grimshaw, and Tracy Barlow.
• Emmerdale: Aaron Dingle, Cain Dingle, Charity Dingle, Chas Dingle, Eric Pollard, Jacob Gallagher, Jai Sharma, Joe Tate, John Sugden, Liam Cavanagh, Mackenzie Boyd, Moira Dingle, Ray Walters, Robert Sugden, Sarah Sugden, and Victoria Sugden.