Coronation Street Icons

Coronation Street Icons: Ken Barlow celebrates all of the best moments of William Roache's incredible six decades on Coronation Street, from the show's very first episode in 1960 right up until the present day. As Ken Barlow, William holds the world record for the longest-serving TV star in a continuous role. But how did his character - an angry young student called Ken - turn into one of the most iconic characters on British television? In a candid interview William Roache reveals just what life was like for the original cast of the Street and why Violet Carson was the natural leader.

Coronation Street Icons: Sally Metcalfe celebrates the best moments from Sally Dynevor's incredible 34-year career on Coronation Street, with the help of classic clips from the archives and interviews with co-stars. This is a celebration of all sides of Sally's character, including the drama, the comedy and the gloriously snobby. From her first appearance as Kevin Webster's new girlfriend and settling in as a regular street resident to becoming the icon that she is now.

Roy Cropper has become one of the most recognisable and best loved characters on television. In this programme David Neilson, the actor who plays him, reveals how he helped shape Roy's unique eccentricities, and his on-screen wife Julie Hesmondghalgh shares the inside story of Roy and Hayley's relationship.

Over 30 years in and out of Coronation Street, actor Beverley Callard has given us great moments of drama and comedy. Her character Liz McDonald has gone from being a military wife, struggling to cope with her tearaway teenage sons, to becoming one of The Rovers most iconic landladies. This special programme charts Liz's incredible story, and discovers just what Beverley thinks of her character's style icon status, how she helped cast her on screen kids, and the real story behind her fiery on screen relationship with Jim.

Sally Lindsay narrates a tribute to Coronation Street legend Norris Cole and Malcolm Hebden, the actor who plays him, as they both bid farewell to the cobbles after 26 years. The show features interviews with co-stars past and present as well as classic moments from the archives. Also included is an honest and emotional interview with Malcolm Hebden, the man behind Norris.