Coronation Street to air extra weekly episode from 2017

The soap will jump from airing five to six episodes a week
Last minute nerves: The cast of Coronation Street
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Emma Powell29 June 2016

Coronation Street fans will be treated to an extra weekly episode of the famous soap, it has been announced.

ITV will broadcast a sixth weekly episode from late 2017 as the UK’s longest running soap keeps up with audience demand.

Kevin Lygo, ITV’s Director of Television, said: "I am a life-long fan of Coronation Street and one of the first things I wanted to explore when I became Director of Television was taking the production to six episodes a week.

“The soaps are the cornerstone of the ITV schedule, and Coronation Street continues to produce some of the finest drama and comedy on television. It is a hugely important part of what has defined ITV throughout its history, and I want it to continue to be right at the heart of what ITV defines in years to come.”

He continued: “As a viewer I have watched the soap as it has continued to evolve, entertain, and grip the nation with fantastic storylines and this move will be the next exciting chapter in Corrie's story."

Coronation Street currently airs five times a week with two episodes on Mondays and Fridays and a single 30 minute show on Wednesday nights.

The extra episode is expected to create employment opportunities and will also see a set expansion.

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Viewers are currently waiting to see who will be put behind bars for the murder of Callum Logan.

Kylie Platt, played by actress Paula Lane, killed the drug dealer after he tried to attack her sister-in-law Sarah Platt (Tina O’Brien).

Kylie’s husband David and builder Jason Grimshaw (Ryan Thomas) have both been questioned by police.

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