[Scarlett.]

Coronation Street is sensationally plotting to bring back its most famous character Hilda Ogden for blockbuster 50th anniversary live episodes.

In a move that could blow EastEnders' huge 25th birthday show last Friday out of the water, a galaxy of Street legends is set to return.

They could also include Mavis Wilton, Curly Watts and Tracy Barlow, as well as a guest appearance by Oasis star Noel Gallagher.

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Show chiefs have been hatching plans for dramatic shows featuring movie-style stunts for Corrie's birthday in December.

And they were encouraged when the EastEnders anniversary episode drew a huge 16.6million viewers to see Bradley Branning fall to his death off and Stacey Slater confess she killed Archie Mitchell. The outcome had been one of the Square's best kept secrets. Lacey Turner, who plays Stacey, only learned she was the murderer 20 minutes before the live broadcast.

But ITV are confident Corrie's 50th anniversary will be even bigger and better. Producer Kim Crowther said: "We are planning lots. It will be must-see television. I'd love to see Hilda back."

Insiders revealed that Corrie is hoping to show at least two live birthday episodes - with a sizzling storyline that will put the Archie Mitchell whodunnit in the shade.

A mole said: "EastEnders was brilliant but Corrie is twice as old and is planning to be twice as jaw-dropping, like nothing seen before. Corrie is cooking up ways to really blow fans' minds. The fact they want Hilda back, shows they want it to be the stuff of soap legend."

Live episodes of Corrie were transmitted weekly in its early days and a live show for its 40th anniversary in 2000 drew 17.5million viewers.

Hilda, played by 83-year-old Jean Alexander, was last seen on the Street in 1987, when her final scenes attracted 27million viewers.

In an online chat, producer Kim suggested they may also talk to Kate Ford, 32, who played Tracy Barlow. She said: "There may well be some exciting returning cast. It would be fab to see Tracy Barlow back, wouldn't it? "Noel Gallagher would be great as well. There are also plans for some new faces in the factory."

Our mole added: "This year is the ultimate war of the soaps. EastEnders set the bar high on Friday but Corrie will want to smash it. Whatever happens, they will make it go with a bang."

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[Patrick]

'Smash Eastenders'

'Bigger and Better than Eastenders'

Like you said Yesterday Chewy, I do love the rivarly It should be good to see the ratings and the reception but it will be very hard for them to beat Eastenders even with 2 Live shows as they dont have that big a storyline.

[Ruth*Star]

Ugh

[Scarlett.]

Cant say they're copying EE, Corrie did a live episode 10 years ago xD plus the show was originally filmed live in 1960

[Patrick]

Originally Posted by Chewy

Cant say they're copying EE, Corrie did a live episode 10 years ago xD plus the show was originally filmed live in 1960

Was it? So they went live in the first place?

I know there not copying EE I did hear somthing about a Live Corrie episode in the past but they mentioned EE about 3 Times in that post obviously there going to try and be better than it but it just wont work because EE had a massive storyline, the anniversary, live episode, and a death.

They will have an anniversary, live episode and some women returning you know?

I will tune in though just to see if any mistakes are made, But I might start watching on its anniversary week just to follow the story.

[Scarlett.]

Originally Posted by Patrick

Was it? So they went live in the first place?

I know there not copying EE I did hear somthing about a Live Corrie episode in the past but they mentioned EE about 3 Times in that post obviously there going to try and be better than it but it just wont work because EE had a massive storyline, the anniversary, live episode, and a death.

They will have an anniversary, live episode and some women returning you know?

I will tune in though just to see if any mistakes are made, But I might start watching on its anniversary week just to follow the story.

Blame the people who wrote the article, or this mole xD

The storyline is already starting with it, Gail Platt will apparently be one of the central characters for the episodes, and Tracy Barlow too I imagine

[MissKittyFantastico]

Hilda Ogden! Mavis! Curly!

That will be amazing! Good old Corrie, I love both these soaps but lean towards Corrie being my fave.

Great stuff!

[Callum]

Doubt this is true.

[Scarlett.]

I hope at least one of the old legends return, Bet Lynch should come back! xD

[flemin]

Sounds good. I can't believe it's been ten years since they did their last live episode.

[Scarlett.]

I wonder if any Royals will make an apperance this time?

[Smithy]

I just read this in the paper
Bringing back hilda would be huge, hope they dont bring curly back though, dont reall se his appeal

[Scarlett.]

I loved Curly!

[Smithy]

No, just though he was a bit too Dorky, they should bring back Hilda then kill her off, that would bring in huge ratings.

Or kill off Ken (not that i want that to happen, its just it would bring in ratings :P)

[flemin]

I though Jean Alexander has said she would never go back and that she doesn't watch it anymore.

[Scarlett.]

Ken cant be killed off! Not when he is about to become the worlds longest serving actor!

[Smithy]

Originally Posted by Chewy

Ken cant be killed off! Not when he is about to become the worlds longest serving actor!

That would be the point, it would be such a shock, the show of the decade.

They should bring back Bet Lynch, i liked her

[Alf]

soap characters dont come bigger and better than hilda ogden
if they market it well, she'll pull in a huge audiance

[Alf]

Originally Posted by Chewy

I wonder if any Royals will make an apperance this time?

jim might do it (my arse)

[Scarlett.]

Haha that'd be great

[Stacey.]

oh my god.. not another old one coming back?

[Scarlett.]

^ That's what makes Corrie different, it remember's it's history

[Smithy]

Originally Posted by Stacey.x

oh my god.. not another old one coming back?

because Eastenders great at hiring a new cast, look at the last few arrivals

Bianca
Ricky
Kat
Alfie
Nasty Nick


.....oh wait

[Stacey.]

Originally Posted by Smithy

because Eastenders great and not bringing back a load of oldies

Bianca
Ricky
Kat
Alfie
Nasty Nick


.....oh wait

no... Im on about literally old [as in age]
She looks about 90!

[Smithy]

Originally Posted by Stacey.x

no... Im on about literally old [as in age]
She looks about 90!

Your so ageist then, theres nothing wrong with haveing old people on the street,
gives a more realistic idea of the UK population demographic.