SOAPER POWER!

Virgin to air Corrie/Emmerdale crossover here in the new year

- BY MICHELLE TOWNSEND

IT'S good news for Irish telly fans - they will be among the first to see a landmark moment in soap history as Coronation Street and Emmerdale collide in a one-hour crossover episode.

Virgin Media Television confirmed the special, titled Corriedale, will air on Irish TV in the new year.

For the first time ever, the residents of Weatherfield and the Yorkshire Dales will share the screen in an action-packed special that promises drama, nail-biting twists, and unforgettable character interactions.