About

In celebration of the 50th anniversary on 9th December 2010 of Britain's best-loved and longest-running soap opera, cast members of Coronation Street past and present have come together to record the album Coronation Street: Rogues, Angels, Heroes & Fools.

The album is an epic musical journey through fifty years of Corrie history, drawing on the humorous and dramatic plotlines and featuring current cast members playing some of the eccentric characters and iconic Weatherfield residents that generations of viewers have loved for five decades.

Starring Katherine Kelly (Becky McDonald), Kym Marsh (Michelle Connor), Rachel Leskovac (Natasha Blakeman), Brian Capron (Richard Hillman), Kevin Kennedy (Curly Watts), Julie Goodyear (Bet Lynch), Helen Worth (Gail McIntyre), Sarah Lancashire (Raquel Watts), William Roach (Ken Barlow), Betty Driver (Betty Turpin), David Nielson (Roy Cropper) and Julie Hesmondhalgh (Hayley Cropper) the album is a treat for Corrie fans new and old.

Written by critically acclaimed composer Trisha Ward, the album was recorded at Abbey Road and Angel Studios with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the cream of the West End.

'I've been a huge fan of Coronation Street for many years and have always thought the storylines would lend themselves perfectly to a musical,' says Trisha.

'It's a huge honour to be working with ITV Studios and the amazing cast of Corrie on this exciting project.'

Read an interview with Trisha in the blog.

FAQs

How can I get hold of the album?
The album is available in Tesco stores and for download through Tesco Entertainment.

What about the single?
You can buy the single from Tesco and iTunes.

Can I download the video?
Sorry, the video is not available to buy.

Have you got a Facebook page?
You can become a fan of Coronation Street: Rogues, Angels, Heroes & Fools on Facebook and you can also follow us on Twitter. We’d love to hear what you think of the album!

Where can I read the blog?
Find out what we've been up to on the Coronation Street: Rogues, Angels, Heroes & Fools blog.

Where can I watch the video?
Head on over to YouTube. You can also see behind-the-scenes pics on Flickr.

Who’s in it from Coronation Street?
A lot of familiar faces! The musical stars Katherine Kelly (Becky McDonald), Kym Marsh (Michelle Connor), Rachel Leskovac (Natasha Blakeman), Brian Capron (Richard Hillman), Kevin Kennedy (Curly Watts), Julie Goodyear (Bet Lynch), Helen Worth (Gail McIntyre), Sarah Lancashire (Raquel Watts), William Roach (Ken Barlow), Betty Driver (Betty Turpin), David Nielson (Roy Cropper) and Julie Hesmondhalgh (Hayley Cropper).

Have you got anything to do with Magical Memories?
No, we're the official Coronation Street album, released as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations. Magical Memories is a compilation of 1960s music with a picture of the Rovers on the front!

I’ve got a press or media query
Send an email to hello@coronationstreetthealbum.com