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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Jacob Stolworthy

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Corriedale leaves fans in hysterics during episode featuring two major deaths - The Untold Story

  • An ITV special featured a crossover episode between Coronation Street and Emmerdale, culminating in a deadly motorway crash.
  • A key moment that left viewers 'hysterics' involved Coronation Street's Steve McDonald appearing to recognise Emmerdale's Jai Sharma, referencing Sharma's previous role as Vikram in Coronation Street.
  • Fans widely praised this 'knowing gag' as 'incredible' and 'genius', deeming it the highlight of the episode.
  • The action-packed special saw the deaths of two characters: Emmerdale serial killer John Sugden and Coronation Street vicar Billy Mayhew.
  • Viewers lauded the episode as 'the single best episode of a soap' they had ever seen, predicting it would win numerous awards.

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