Classic Corrie Christmas Moments Countdown - Day 24

Today we're going back 30 years to Christmas Eve 1984.

So join the Tilsleys, Hilda, Rita, Alf, the Duckworths, the Websters, Bet, Percy, Betty and Curly as they prepare for the big day.

In a precursor to Hilda's sing-song in 1987, we end the episode with her leading the regulars in a touching rendition of Silent Night as she faces her first Christmas without Stan.

Merry Christmas everyone and may you all have a great day tomorrow!

For information and a synopsis of this episode (Episode 2476) on Corriepedia, click here.

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Classic Corrie Christmas Moments Countdown - Day 23

Today we're going back to 1991. 

Alma is disgusted with Mike's behaviour; a brick is thrown through the McDonalds' window; Curly ruins Christmas dinner by cooking the turkey while the giblets are still inside; and Des Foster tries his luck with Bet, with violent consequences.

For information and a synopsis of the episode (Episode 3323) on Corriepedia, click here.

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Classic Corrie Christmas Moments Countdown - Day 22

Today we're going back to 1994.

It's full of the merry joys at the Duckworths and Platts; Alf and Betty visit the hospital; Phyllis returns wanting a kiss under the mistletoe from Percy; and Curly names a star after Raquel. Romantic eh?

Enjoy!

For information and a synopsis of this episode (Episode 3795) on Corriepedia, click here.

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Classic Corrie Christmas Moments Countdown - Day 21

Today we're going back to 1988.

Deirdre is held hostage; Vera is delighted to work behind the bar with Jack, to his chagrin; and Emily entertains Percy, the Wiltons and the Gilroys and Phyllis.

Enjoy!

For information and synopsis of the episode (Episode 2894) on Corriepedia, click here.

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Classic Corrie Christmas Moments Countdown - Day 20

Today we're having a classic Christmas Corrie from 1987, where Hilda Ogden bade farwell to the street.

Enjoy!

For information and synopsis of the episode (Episode 2790) on Corriepedia, click here.

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Classic Corrie Christmas Countdown - Day 19

Today we're going back 24 years to 1990.

Sally's spends the day with new daughter Rosie; Boomer the dog eats the Duckies' turkey; and Gail goes into labour and gives birth to demonic David.

For information and synopsis of the episode (Episode 3165) on Corriepedia, click here.

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Classic Corrie Christmas Moments Countdown - Day 18

Today we're going back 12 years to Christmas on the cobbles in 2002.

Emily entertains once again despite having the flu; Tracy returns; and Norris ends up in hospital. A typical Corrie Christmas! But when Emily is home alone, she receives a visit from a sympathetic Richard Hillman...

For information and synopsis of the episode (Episode 5406) on Corriepedia, click here.

You can watch the episode on YouTube here, here, here and here.

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Classic Corrie Christmas Moments Countdown - Day 17

Today we're going back to 1967 for Christmas Day on the cobbles.

The men are having a tug of war against The Flying Horse. Elsie and Steve Tanner spend their last Christmas at No. 11. Well, that's what Elsie thought!

So join the Tanners, Albert, Ena, the Barlows, the Ogdens, the Cheveskis, Jerry, the Walkers, Len, Emily, Minnie and Lucille for Christmas on the cobbles 47 years ago.

A link to the video on YouTube is here.

And then Ena plays the piano as the regulars have a Christmas singsong.

Enjoy!

To see information and synopsis of this episode (Episode 733) on Corriepedia, click here.

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Classic Corrie Christmas Moments Countdown - Day 16

Today we're going way back to 1961 in our Christmas countdown.

So join the Barlows, Ena, Minnie, Martha, the Walkers, the Hewitts, Albert Len, Florrie and the Tanners in what was Corrie's first episode to be broadcast on Christmas Day.

Here's a link to the episode on YouTube.

Enjoy!

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Classic Corrie Christmas Moments Countdown - Day 15

Today we're going back to 1998, when the Duckworths had barricaded themselves in the Rovers after finding out from Rita that Alec Gilroy was planning to evict them.

It very much mirrored, in some way, the Nativity with Emily pointing out to Alec that there was 'no room in the inn' that night either!

For a synopsis and information about this episode (Episode 4531) on Corriepedia, click here.

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Classic Corrie Christmas Moments Countdown - Day 14

Today we're going back 29 years to Christmas Day 1985 in our classic clip.

Emily's entertaining while the Barlows' Christmas is full of drama! Enjoy!

For information and a synopsis of this episode on Corriepedia (Episode 2581), click here.

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Classic Corrie Christmas Moments Countdown - Day 13

As the ITV Coronation Street website have forgotten there were Corrie Christmases before 2004, I thought I'd step into the breach and post some classic Corrie Christmases from YouTube.

Today, we're going back 51 years to Christmas Day 1963. The street is abuzz wondering who is the recipient of This is Your Life...

Enjoy!

For a synopsis and information about this episode (Episode 317) on Corriepedia, click here.

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Classic Corrie Christmas Moments Countdown - Day 12

It seems that the ITV Coronation Street website has given up half way through with their advent calendar, which is a shame.

So I've trawled through YouTube and found this pearl of an episode from Christmas Day 1972. It was the only time Corrie was broadcast on Christmas Day during the 1970s.

So let's sit back, relax and join in the fun of the Rovers' 1940s show:

To see a synopsis and information of the episode (Episode 1246) on Corriepedia, click here.

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Classic Corrie Christmas Moments Countdown - Day 11

The ITV Coronation Street website, up to now, has not released a classic Corrie clip today. 

So, to make up for it, here are a few snap shots of Christmas on Corrie from, I believe, 1997 and 1999.

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Classic Corrie Christmas Moments Countdown - Day 10

The Advent season is upon us once again, and the ITV Coronation Street website are releasing classic clips of classic Corrie Christmases of bygone years. 

Today, they're going back a year to Christmas Day 2013. Here's what the website says:

"2013's Christmas wouldn't be complete without a clip of Roy and Hayley's last Christmas in the snow."

And what a magical Christmas that was eh?

To the see the video, click here. For people outside the UK, unfortunately there isn't a video on YouTube.

For a synopsis and info of the episode (Episode 8286) on Corriepedia, click here.

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Classic Corrie Christmas Moments Countdown - Day 9

The Advent season is upon us once again, and the ITV Coronation Street website are releasing classic clips of classic Corrie Christmases of bygone years. 

Today, they're going back 2 years to Christmas Day 2012. Here's what the website says:

"In 2012 we all sat with baited breath, as Nick and Leanne were about to say 'I do'.

But then the Registrar asked if anyone knew of any reason they shouldn't marry..."

To the see the video, click here. For people outside the UK, unfortunately there isn't a video on YouTube.

For a synopsis and info of the episode (Episode 8026) on Corriepedia, click here.

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Classic Corrie Christmas Moments Countdown - Day 8

The Advent season is upon us once again, and the ITV Coronation Street website are releasing classic clips of classic Corrie Christmases of bygone years. 

Today, they're going back 3 years to Christmas Day 2011. Here's what the website says:

"Christmas 2011 saw a fire break out in the flat. Would Nick get to Becky in time?"

To the see the video, click here. For people outside the UK, the clip is featured in this YouTube video (from 32:04).

For a synopsis and info of the episode (Episode 7765) on Corriepedia, click here.

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Classic Corrie Christmas Moments Countdown - Day 7

The Advent season is upon us once again, and the ITV Coronation Street website are releasing classic clips of classic Corrie Christmases of bygone years. 

Today, they're going back 4 years to Christmas Day 2010. Here's what the website says:

"In 2010 Tracy curtly informed Becky that she was taking Amy to live with her. It didn't take long for a fight to break out between the two - which played right into Tracy's hands."

4 years later, and Tracy still loves to rile her rivals.

To the see the video, click here. For people outside the UK, the clip is featured in this YouTube video (from 6:00).

For a synopsis and info of the episode (Episode 7499) on Corriepedia, click here.

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Classic Corrie Christmas Moments Countdown - Day 6

The Advent season is upon us once again, and the ITV Coronation Street website are releasing classic clips of classic Corrie Christmases of bygone years. 

Today, they're going back 5 years to Christmas Day 2009. Here's what the website says:

"On Christmas Day Kevin was on the verge of telling Sally that he was leaving her for Molly, when she revealed the news that she had breast cancer."

Kevin was in a real conundrum that Christmas!

To the see the video, click here. For people outside the UK, the clip is featured in this YouTube video (from 18:35).

For a synopsis and info of the episode (Episode 7237) on Corriepedia, click here.

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Classic Corrie Christmas Moments Countdown - Day 5

The Advent season is upon us once again, and the ITV Coronation Street website are releasing classic clips of classic Corrie Christmases of bygone years. 

Today, they're going back 6 years to Christmas Day 2008. Here's what the website says:

"Tony tied Jed to a chair explaining that he had two options back in 2008. Either he kills him, or Jed accepts a pay off to keep his trap shut..."

Whatever happened to Jed Stone? Should he return now that Tony is dead?

To the see the video, click here. For people outside the UK, the clip is featured in this YouTube video.

For a synopsis and info of the episode (Episode 6975) on Corriepedia, click here.

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