Coronation Street triumphs at the Broadcast Awards, winning Best Continuing Drama for its moving episode exploring Paul Foreman's death. This positive news comes amidst concerns over potential job losses and a reduction in weekly drama episodes as the show transitions to a 'soap super hour' format alongside Emmerdale.
Coronation Street has received a significant boost amidst concerns surrounding recent episode and job cuts . While the news of potential 75 redundancies and the reduction of weekly drama by half an hour from next year has been a blow, the soap opera has been awarded Best Continuing Drama at the recent Broadcast Awards .The winning entry, an episode focusing on Paul Foreman 's death, was lauded by judges as 'deeply moving'.
Actor Peter Ash's performance in the episode, which saw his character grapple with motor neurone disease and make the difficult decision to end his life, was particularly praised. Coronation Street was also commended for its efforts in transitioning to a digital era and its commitment to diversity behind the camera, with over a fifth of episodes directed by individuals from protected minority groups.This positive recognition comes at a time of significant change for the show. From January 2026, Coronation Street will be joining Emmerdale in a 'soap super hour', featuring five weekly half-hour episodes instead of the current six. This move, which will be marked by a spectacular stunt, is intended to adapt to evolving viewing habits and maintain the shows' relevance in a competitive market. However, the changes have caused anxiety among staff, with a source revealing that 'the move is leading to a wide range of redundancies across all departments'.ITV drama input Peter Lygo attempted to reassure viewers and staff, stating that the decision to reduce the number of episodes was driven by fan viewing patterns and was aimed at ensuring the long-term success of the shows. He emphasized their commitment to supporting staff through the transition and mitigating the impact on employees. Lygo also highlighted the potential for investment in new programming to help ITV grow its reach in a challenging market.
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