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Step into over 60 years of drama at The Coronation Street Experience!

Explore more than ever before as Coronation Street: The Tour evolves into The Coronation Street Experience.

Step onto the street as you join our expert tour guides for a 90-minute tour around the biggest TV production set of its kind before visiting our brand-new centre to see inside Roy’s Rolls and The Rovers Return, iconic props, and costumes from the nation’s favourite street.

*Brand new centre only available from 11 th  June. Tickets for visits before 11 th  June are for the tour only

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From 11th June 2023, you can explore more than ever before at The Coronation Street Experience – open 7 days a week!

Visit during the week and enter our exhibition centre, cinema, café and gift shop or visit during the weekend and get all of this, plus a 90-minute tour of the external Coronation Street set.

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The Coronation Street Experience

1 st Apr - 1 st Sep '24

Step into over 60 years of drama

Once the cast and crew head home after a week of filming, we open the doors to the world’s largest single TV working production set, giving fans and visitors the chance to take an exclusive look behind the scenes. Join one of our expert guides and take a tour of Weatherfield and Manchester’s most famous and iconic street. Step into the world of TV and experience Coronation Street like never before!

Experience the laughter, the tears, and the drama as the rich tapestry of Coronation Street’s storytelling comes to life on the big screen . Join expert tour guides for a 90-minute tour around the biggest TV production set of its kind before visiting the brand-new exhibition and see inside replica sets of Roy’s Rolls and The Rovers Return , and discover iconic props. Plus now you can also meet members of your beloved cast with our mystery *Star Tours!

If you are visiting mid-week and can’t get to experience the full tour of The Street, fear not.. for only £7.50pp you can still get your Corrie fix with our brand-new mid-week exhibition.

Coronation Street Tour & Exhibition

Weekends – £35/£38 PP**

• Experience the drama on the big screen – an exclusive compilation of the best moments from 60 years of Coronation Street.
• Step onto the authentic Coronation Street – the world’s largest single TV production site where the dedicated cast and crew film throughout the week.
• Visit iconic locations such as the Rovers Return, The Kabin and Platt’s family home.
• Go inside the interior sets of Prima Doner and Weatherfield police station.
• Step into replicas of famous sets like Rovers Return and Roy’s Rolls in the Coronation Street Exhibition.
• Discover iconic props and costumes from the show’s rich history.

Star Tours – Meet A Cast Member!

Weekends – £55 PP**

• Meet a mystery member of the Coronation Street cast!
• Discover iconic props and costumes from the show’s rich history.  

Coronation Street Exhibition & Cinema

Monday to Friday – £7.50 PP**

• Our brand-new cinema features an exclusive compilation of the best moments from 60 years of Coronation Street footage.
• Step into replicas of famous sets like Rovers Return and Roy’s Rolls.
• Relive classic Corrie moments through our 60-year timeline gallery wall.
• Visit the Coronation Street Gift Shop for a treasure trove of exclusive merchandise, memorabilia, and unique souvenirs.

**Prices may be subject to change check the Coronation Street Experience website for the latest pricing details – www.coronationstreetexperience.co.uk

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NEW The Coronation Street Experience

Coronation Street: The Tour has evolved to become The Coronation Street Experience, now complete with an exhibition, replica sets, costumes, props, café, retail and cinema!

In addition to the tour guests can journey through over 60 years of television history as you see original iconic props and costumes, a collection of artwork AND replica interior sets of The Dobbs, Roy’s Rolls and The Rovers Return.

Coronation Street Tour

Wander through more of Weatherfield as the Coronation Street Tour takes you on a trip down the nation’s most famous street. Discover the hidden world that lies behind the camera lens.

Furthermore, explore the sensational external sets at MediaCityUK on a guided tour taking in Coronation Street, Rosamund Street and the newly extended Victoria Street.

Recall stories from yesteryear, maybe hear filming secrets, while taking a selfie on the street. As well as this, follow in the footsteps of your favourite characters down those Coronation Street cobbles.

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Depending on your time of arrival there are plenty of attractions to discover near MediaCityUK, including IWM North.

Next we head to the famous cobbles and the Coronation Street Experience including Tour.

Coronation Street The Tour will last approximately 1.5 hours and be full of filming stories and secrets and packed with picture opportunities. This is your chance to step on to the largest working television lot in the country and be immersed in the familiar surroundings of the Rovers Return, Roy’s Rolls, Underworld and The Kabin.

The new exhibition includes replica sets, costumes, props, café, retail and cinema is in addition to the tour. Journey through over 60 years of television history as you see original iconic props and costumes, a collection of artwork AND replica interior sets of The Dobbs, Roy’s Rolls and The Rovers Return (approx. 45 minutes).

Return to the hotel after the tour, check-in and then sit down for dinner.

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• Manchester United Stadium Tour –An behind the scenes tour of the iconic stadium and a museum dedicated to the one of the most successful and famous sport teams in the world.
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Everything you need to know about Coronation Street On Tour

That’s right, the iconic coronation street cobbles are going on tour..

Fans can see the street like never before as Coronation Street On Tour brings the soap’s set, props, costumes and memorabilia to venues outside the North West for the first time in the show’s history.

Coronation Street On Tour premieres at the SECC in Glasgow from 27 August, where it’ll be housed in a unbelievable, purpose-built showdome – the biggest ever manufactured in the UK, no less – until 1 January.

Fan favourite Alison King (Carla Connor) will host the virtual reality aspect of the tour, allowing visitors to be fully immersed behind-the-scenes of the nation’s favourite street.

Take a trip through the atmospheric world of Weatherfield. Discover the Duckworth’s and Platt’s inner set secrets, saunter past Street Cars and immerse in the much-loved surroundings of Roy’s Rolls and The Kabin before stepping through the doors of the famous Rovers Return for a souvenir picture behind the bar.

We’re expecting tickets to sell faster than the famous Rover’s Hotpot, so you’ll have to be quick! Tours will run daily from 10:00. Book now at Ticketmaster.co.uk .

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Coronation Street: The (New!) Tour

The UK’s longest running and, arguably, most beloved TV show, Coronation Street has aired almost 10,000 episodes, featured over 4,000 actors and, since it first appeared in December 1960, has kept viewers on the edge of their seats with 104 weddings, 43 births and 173 deaths! With a unique balance of gripping, daring storylines and charming wit, the show has provided decades of entertainment to audiences in the UK and, increasingly, worldwide.

Now, you have the chance to stroll the cobbles and get up-close to some of the most iconic landmarks in TV history. From the Rover’s Return to Roy’s Rolls, from Webster’s Autos to Underworld, and from The Kabin to the brand new ' Victoria Street ' set extension featuring Weatherfield’s own Costa Coffee and Co-op, you can experience the intricate details that contribute to the show’s wonderful authenticity... there are even missing cat posters taped to lampposts!

The set’s use started in 2014 following an ambitious move from the original site alongside Manchester’s Granada Studios on Quay Street so it only seems right that the public are able to marvel at it by joining 2018’s brand new tour - the tirelessly welcoming, infinitely knowledgeable and suitably witty tour guides present the facts in an engaging manner, sharing intimate secrets of the new set’s homage to the show’s history as the tour progresses. They encourage visitors to capture the special occasion of the tour on camera and invite you to make yourself truly at home on the fully operational TV set. Ultimately, the guides genuinely appear to be members of the Coronation Street crew.

An absolute must for Corrie fans and a wonderful event for less familiar people alike, the tour will fascinate you, warm you and leave you feeling privileged to have entered into a palace of TV royalty!

Admission is £35 per person for the 60-80 minute tour.

There are professional photo opportunities available along the way and your memento of your unforgettable tour is available for purchase at the end of the tour for £10 (or 2 for £15).

For more information, visit  coronationstreettour.co.uk .

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• Location Name: Coronation Street The Tour The Studios from dock10, Location Address: MediaCity UK, Salford, Stretford, Manchester M50 2EQ, UK Directions: Situated in Salford, Manchester, MediaCityUK is well signposted. Use postcode M50 2EQ. The nearest car park is MediaCityUK multistorey car park or Surface car park opposite Booths. Both are short stay. From the car park, make your way to the admissions desk inside The Studios from dock10 which is well signposted within MediaCityUK.
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Here’s how you can meet the stars of Coronation Street with the ultimate backstage tour

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From 1st April and running until June, fans of Coronation Street will be able to roam the iconic cobbles immersing themselves in the familiar surroundings of the Rovers Return , Roys Rolls, Underworld and The Kabin.

The event, provided by Star Tours will be the ultimate indulgence for soap lovers, with a 90-minute tour of the Coronation Street set to get stuck into all things Corrie and see the inner workings of the Manchester icon.

Although the tour operators are currently keeping names close to their chest, there will be a few surprises thrown into the mix too.

Each tour will bump into a ‘surprise’ cast member and offer a unique opportunity to meet them, have a chat and pose for a picture.

A treasured moment for any super fan.

Steve Masters, General Manager of Coronation Street: The Tour “Coronation Street: The Tour offers fans a unique opportunity to have an expertly guided tour on a live working production set.

“Our tours are unique as we have an added benefit where fans can meet some of their favourite characters from the show.

“It’s always wonderful to see the surprise and excitement on their faces in the final reveal.

“We can’t wait to kick off the tours again next month.”

Coronation Street: The Tours’ ‘Star Tours’ will run from 2pm – 5pm on the following dates.

• Saturday 1 st  April 2023
• Sunday 2 nd  April 2023
• Saturday 20 th  May 2023
• Sunday 21 st  May 2023
• Saturday 3 rd  June 2023
• Sunday 4 th  June 2023

The surprise cast character appearance will be kept a strict wrap until the experience takes place.

Tickets to the Star Tours are available for £45 for adults and £42.50 for children.

You can book your tour by clicking here.

Can’t get enough of Corrie?

You can also book a tour of the brand-new 2023  Weatherfield Precinct set.

This impressive two-story working set has been cleverly designed by Coronation Street’s design and construction teams and aged to complement the rest of the set.

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Calling all Corrie fans! Coronation Street : The Tour has been transformed with the addition of a brand-new exhibition centre, cinematic experience and on-site café. Highlights include original costumes and iconic props, along with replica interiors of the Rovers Return, The Dobbs’ and Roy’s Rolls, giving fans of the show more of an immersive experience than ever before. We also explore the vibrant city of Liverpool on this fantastic two-day trip.

Included Excursions

We begin with an en-route visit to Liverpool. From the impressive Liver Building to the renovated Albert Dock, there are plenty of iconic sights to tick off and stories to discover around every corner. Fans of the Beatles can explore some of the locations frequented by the famous band, such as the Cavern Club or why not indulge in a spot of shopping in Liverpool’s Met Quarter?

Coronation Street Experience

Step onto Britain’s most famous street while listening to fascinating filming secrets from the expert studio guides. Be sure to stroll down the cobbles and take a selfie behind the bar as you head behind the scenes to discover the wonders of the production process and take in the iconic locations that have graced our screens for 60 years!

A city steeped in history, culture and attractions, Liverpool is one of the most popular city break destinations in the UK and makes a great destination for a coach break.

Liverpool's most famous sons “The Beatles” are celebrated across the city; from the exhibition in the Albert Dock to the famous Cavern Club where the lads once played, you can map out their incredible journey amongst the vibrancy and history that radiates throughout this city. 

The Coronation Street Experience

Get in amongst the drama and enjoy a guided tour of Britain’s most famous street at its home in MediaCityUK, Manchester.

The Coronation Street Experience offers fans the chance to take a guided tour of the external sets where this iconic soap is filmed, walking down the cobbles of Coronation Street, past iconic landmarks such as the Rovers Return and The Kabin, Rosamund Street and Victoria Street.

The tour has also enjoyed an exciting expansion and now features an exhibition centre, cinema and café. Don’t miss the chance to see original costumes and props, along with replica interiors of the Rovers Return, The Dobbs’ and Roy’s Rolls.

Listen to stories from yesteryear, hear filming secrets, take a selfie on the street and walk in the footsteps of your favourite characters.

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• Overnight stay at the Britannia Hotel, Bolton (JG2 rating) with dinner & breakfast
• Admission to The Coronation Street Experience at MediaCityUK, Manchester
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The Britannia Hotel, Bolton is conveniently located for our tour, two miles from Bolton town centre. The comfortable en-suite bedrooms offer tea and coffee-making facilities, hairdryers, phones and TV. The hotel also features a restaurant and free Wi-Fi in public areas.

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Tours of the Coronation Street set have resumed for the first time in two years - the M.E.N's Dianne Bourne headed along to see what you can and can't do on those famous cobbles

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I’m standing with a crowd of excited fans about to head into Manchester's real-life Coronation Street set on the official tour of the ITV soap. But before we are allowed to set foot on to the famous street, our tour guide is taking us through some important ground rules.

“No stilettos have we?" She says, peering at all of our footwear choices. "Because you might struggle on the cobbles, we had a lady had to be helped off them when she arrived in sky-high heels last week," she laughs.

And that's not the only thing we are all warned about. Our guide swiftly informs us: "Continuity is really important as this is a working set, so no writing any rude messages in the dust on the windows or on the cars - because believe me we’ve had that before now as well.”

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This is life on the Coronation Street official public tour - which has just reopened to fans for the first time in two years after the easing of lockdown restrictions. Fans can now book on a series of weekend dates to visit the real-life setting for the world's longest-running soap.

And while you're not allowed to put your mucky paw prints on the windows, you can certainly get up close and personal with all the fascinating features of this most famous faux terraced street. You can even peer inside the letter boxes if you fancy.

Indeed, doing just that reveals one of the many secrets of the soap. For while you will see wallpaper on the immediate wall through the postbox, if you peep a little further you'll see pretty much empty rooms, save the occasional chair or prop.

As you learn on the tour, the majority of the Coronation Street set here at Trafford Wharf Road in Manchester is in fact a facade. That means only the exteriors (and hallways) of the properties and shops here are used for the real-life filming for the TV show.

However, as fans also learn, there are THREE units on this set that have fully-operational interiors. They are the Prima Doner kebab shop, Preston's Petals selling the street's blooms, and the Victoria Street Community Centre a little further up the set.

If you look inside the windows of these three shops, you'll be able to see exactly the same interiors that you see on screen three times a week on the ITV soap. And peek plenty of people do - the doner kebab shop is a particular favourite with fans and it's good to see the 5 Star hygiene rating so proudly displayed in the window!

The set we get to walk around today, on the Trafford side of the MediaCityUK developments, is actually the fourth version of Coronation Street created since the show first aired back in 1960, all the idea of Salford's very own Tony Warren. Back then, of course, the famous cobbles were painted on to an entirely indoor set at Manchester's legendary Granada Studios.

In 1982 the first almost full-sized exterior was created in the backlot of Granada's studios in Manchester city centre. But back in 2011 ITV bosses made the historic decision to start building a huge new site for Coronation Street - moving lock, stock and barrel to Trafford Wharf Road in Trafford Park.

The outdoor set that fans can now visit was painstakingly recreated from the original to cater for the rigours of modern filming, and first welcomed its famous cast and crew in 2013 . And, as our tour guide informs us, it is now the largest static lot production in the whole world.

During the tour we are reminded of many of the famous storylines that have taken place on Corrie over the years - including the tram crash that killed Molly Dobbs and Ashley Peacock back in 2010. We are reminded of hairdresser Maxine Peacock's grisly demise at the hands of serial killer Richard Hillman - and the bench that still remains in her memory outside Audrey's Salon opposite the Rovers Return.

You can poke around The Kabin, and if you're anything like me, be rather aghast at the very dated, faded array of goods on display there. There's also the famous paper boy model that cheeky Norris Cole reckoned contained a secret before he passed away.

Naturally, it's the Rovers that remains the most popular spot on the street for fans to get a photo. The most famous pub in the world, as we are reminded by our tour guide.

You can get as many of your own photos as you like while on the tour, but at the Rovers there's also an "official tour photographer" capturing an image of you and whoever you're with. We rather regretted on relying on this for our mum-and-son image on our tour, as when we arrived at the gift shop at the end it turned out the technology had conked out that morning and our picture wasn't available.

I'm sure that was just an opening glitch, and for those who do want to purchase a souvenir photo, prices start from £10 in the gift shop. There's also the likes of Corrie biscuits (£4.95), fudge (£2), jam (£2.95), magnets (£2.50), and some rather fabulous leopard print mugs emblazoned with one of Bet Gilroy's most famous quotes: "This isn't a smile, it's a lid on a scream."

Or, you can snap up one dedicated to the soap's iconic Ken Barlow for £12. His famous quote? "I happen to think that I'm a great guy".

For those hoping to bump into an actual Coronation Street star while on the set visit, I'm afraid that's highly unlikely to happen. The tours are only booked on days when filming isn't taking place on the set, so the only chance you've got of seeing a famous face is if they happen to be at the studios to pick up a forgotten lunchbox or whatever.

You do, however, get to find out plenty of little soap secrets - and, new for the return of the tour in 2022 are some of the latest shops and additions to the street, like the Shuttleworth funeral parlour on Victoria Street and the new EE shop (replacing the former Costa coffee shop). I did try and badger out of the guides where the exciting new addition to the set is going to be - the new shopping mall - but everyone's lips were sealed.

But you do get to discover where the Weatherfield Police Station is hidden away, and whether the cars are "real" or not on the street. And, in case you're wondering, all the number plates are registered to Coronation Street.

And, as for the random doorways we stroll past on our visit? Well apparently they're secreted about the set to be used as the doorsteps of characters that occasionally crop up - even if they supposedly live 30 miles away from Weatherfield.

How much are tickets?

Tickets (including booking fee) cost £35 per person and £32.50 for under 8s, while carers go free. Tickets are available to purchase now at www.coronationstreettour.co.uk .

Is it worth it?

If you're a massive fan of Coronation Street, it's worth every penny, pretty much - particularly if you never been on previous tours or to the old Granada Studios.

You can take as many photos of you like of all the exterior sets, and heck, even play act your own scene at a favourite spot (like outside Underworld) if you fancy.

However, I went with my six-year-old son George who is obviously a little too young to appreciate Corrie just yet. And, aside from enjoying peeking in the letterboxes, he was dragging his feet and moaning: "Can we go home now?" from about 15 minutes into the tour.

It also does work out quite expensive if you're planning on taking children along, as it's only discounted for under-8s, and even that is a pricey £32.50 compared to the adult £35.

So my advice would be to make sure you're going with people who have a similar passion for Corrie as you do.

And be prepared for all eventualities with the weather - as the tour is ALL outdoors on the Trafford Wharf Road site. It takes around 90 minutes so comfy shoes are a must.

When can you go?

General public tours on the Corrie set are operating during daytime hours on select Saturdays, Sundays and occasional Bank Holidays.

The dates currently released are for Saturday 2nd April 2022, Sunday 3rd April 2022, Saturday 9th April 2022, Sunday 10th April 2022, Saturday 16th April 2022, Sunday 17th April 2022, Saturday 23rd April 2022, Sunday 24th April 2022, Saturday 30th April 2022, Sunday 1st May 2022 & Monday 2nd May 2022.

Tour bosses say more dates for Summer will be "announced soon".

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The rapidly-approaching coronation of King Charles could cost an eye-popping amount while also bringing benefits to the U.K. economy. 

The British monarch’s crowning has had varying costs attributed to it leading up to the widely-anticipated event scheduled for Saturday morning. In some reports, it has been projected the cost will come out to $125 million (£100 million), while others have pegged it lower, around $60 million (£50 million).

Many outlets credited security as factoring into the estimated price-tag . Some U.K. residents have bemoaned the estimated costs, pointing to the cost of living crisis.

His Majesty King Charles III and the Queen Consort Camilla will celebrate coronation day on Saturday, May 6 with ceremonial events throughout London. (Hugo Burnand / Fox News)

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport told FOX Business that for national state occasions, the U.K. government provides money. The coronation cost was not provided ahead of the event, something typical for such festivities. 

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FOX Business also reached out to Buckingham Palace for comment.

The famed Westminster Abbey will host the coronation, during which Charles will don the 22-carat gold, precious jewel-encrusted St. Edward’s Crown and Camilla will wear the 2,000-diamond Queen Mary’s Crown. Other regalia, including the Imperial State Crown, Sovereign Scepter, Sovereign’s Orb and Coronation Spoon will appear. 

The abbey will also have over 120 flower varieties provided by the non-profit Flowers from the Farm.

Buckingham Palace has said that Charles will wear vestments that were featured in prior coronations, and that he and his wife will sit at certain points in historic Chairs of Estate and Throne Chairs made for previous such occasions. 

Before and after the ceremony, processions will take place, with the Gold State Coach that sports gold leaf, painted panels and sculptures expected to carry Charles and Camilla in the latter one. They will use the Diamond Jubilee State Coach for the pre-coronation journey from Buckingham Palace.

Compared to that of his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, the king’s coronation is expected to have 75 % fewer guests on the list and run less time. Some 2,000 guests have received invites , including Prince Harry and first lady Jill Biden.

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With the event itself taking place Saturday, England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland will have a bank holiday Monday in honor of it, according to the U.K. government. That means many businesses will have their doors closed for that day.

Reuters reported that a spokesperson for the palace highlighted projections of the economy seeing over $1.25 billion in benefit from the coronation and noted it provided important opportunities for leaders to get together. 

"It’s not for me to say how accurate those figures are but certainly the theory pertains that the celebrations are an enormous economic boost to the nation," the spokesperson told Reuters. 

VisitEngland said last week that the U.K. economy would see a $1.5 billion (£1.2 billion) lift, a figure the tourism agency attributed to some 4 million U.K. citizens having domestic trips planned for the coronation weekend.

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In England and Wales, drinking establishments and clubs will get two hours more than normal to operate from May 5 to May 7, according to a licensing hours order passed for the coronation. Those extra hours, the Center for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) projected, could net $130 million (£104 million). 

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With tourists from all over the world, some $293 million (£233 million) could also be brought in, according to Cebr . 

The coronation will come nearly eight months after the passing of Queen Elizabeth , whose reign lasted seven decades, at her Balmoral estate in Scotland back in September. It is the first since 1953.

Twilight is going on UK tour with a live orchestra – here's how to get tickets today

You better hold on tight spider monkeys because Twilight in concert is coming to London this October. Here’s how you can get tickets to see Bella and Edward’s first outing, accompanied by a live orchestra.

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About three things we are absolutely positive. First, Edward is a vampire. Second, he'll be returning to UK screens this autumn for a live concert of Twilight. And third, we're unconditionally and irrevocably, in love with this idea.

This October, Catherine Hardwicke’s Twilight is celebrating its 16th anniversary with a touring production of the on-screen film accompanied by a live ensemble of rock and orchestral musicians.

The YA classic will be shown on the big screen at seven different cities throughout the UK while a 12-piece orchestra performs the film’s music live on stage.

Played by an ensemble of rock and orchestra musicians, fans of the film will get to hear live renditions of Carter Burwell’s original score as well as iconic hits from the soundtrack like Full Moon and Supermassive Black Hole.

In fact we would say that it’s the hard-hitting indie songs, as well as the blue-washed lenses, that make this first film so memorable. First coming onto screens in 2008, the film stars Kristen Stewart as our own personal brand of heroine, Bella Swan, and Robert Pattinson as vampire Edward.

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Twi-hard fans can catch Twilight Live in Concert at seven different locations throughout the UK in October later this year. Here's a full list of dates and venues:

• 20th October 2024 — Edinburgh, Usher Hall
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• 22nd October 2024 — Sheffield, Sheffield City Hall Oval Hall
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• 26th October 2024 — Bath, Bath Forum
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Coronation Street tragedy as Roy Cropper left to die in devastating prison collapse

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It all becomes too much for Roy Cropper ( David Neilson ) in Coronation Street next week as he collapses in his cell.

Roy is currently behind bars for Lauren Bolton ’s ( Cait Fitton ) murder. His friends and family are in the stressful position of trying to find a shred of evidence that proves he is innocent, fully aware that if time runs out, he could spend the rest of his life in prison for a crime he didn’t commit.

When Roy calls the cafe hoping to speak with Nina ( Mollie Gallagher ) in upcoming episodes, Shona (Julia Goulding) passes the phone to Carla (Alison King) but she hangs up, pretending it was a dodgy line.

Back in his cell, Roy has another flashback of Lauren. This time, she is seen approaching the counter in the cafe, and Roy notices there’s something odd about her clothes.

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Roy’s chain of thought is lost due to a prison officer banging on the door. Back in Weatherfield, Bobby (Jack Crawford) tells Carla he reckons Roy must’ve kept quiet about the false statement.

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But just as the officer lets himself into Roy’s cell, he finds him collapsed on the floor.

Later in the week, Mary (Patti Clare) visits Roy in hospital.

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When he reveals that he keeps trying to remember the details of a conversation he overheard between Lauren and Max (Paddy Bever), Mary urges him not to give up – if it’s of significance, it’ll come to him eventually.

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A scroll for the king, a website for the people: Coronation document to be released digitally

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LONDON (AP) — It is a record fit for a king, but it’s going online for everyone to see.

King Charles III gaped at the 70-foot-long (21.4-meter) hand-lettered scroll as it was presented to him earlier this week at Buckingham Palace, thanking the artisans who produced the document that serves as the official record of his coronation almost a year ago.

Known as the Coronation Roll, the document is the latest edition in a tradition that stretches back to the coronation of Edward II in 1308. But for the first time ever, a digital version of Charles’ scroll will be available to view online beginning Friday.

“Thank you very much,’’ Charles told heraldic artist Tim Noad and calligrapher Stephanie Gill, who worked on the project for 56 days straight. “I cannot tell you how grateful I am.”

The scroll, which consists of 56 pages stitched together by hand and contains about 11,600 words, is the first to be printed on paper, rather than vellum, reflecting the king’s views on animal welfare. Vellum, made from animal skins, was long prized for manuscripts because of its texture and durability.

The document gives a detailed description of the coronation ceremony on May 6, 2023, from the procession into Westminster Abbey, to the anointing and crowning of the king, as well as a list of all those who took part and the official guests.

The online presentation includes a video and photos from the event, together with interviews with some of the participants, such as Penny Mordaunt, who as lord president of the Privy Council held the sword of state throughout much of the two-hour ceremony.

The physical scroll will be stored at the National Archives, alongside the 17 historic Coronation Rolls that have survived.

“Originally, they captured who came, what claims they had to perform at the service at the coronation; this is all part of establishing that relationship between the King and the leading subjects,’’ said Sean Cunningham, head of medieval records at the National Archives. “So the new roll is kind of the final version of this, in that it takes elements of those earlier allegiances, oaths and homages and incorporates a kind of narrative story of what happened on the day.”

When the document was unrolled for the king to inspect on Wednesday, Queen Camilla peered at it and said: “Goodness me, I won’t attempt to read it without my specs.”

Charles, who noted that past rolls were written in Latin and French, replied: “At least it’s in English.”

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Professor T's season-3 ending finally solves show's biggest mystery

Jasper finally learns the truth about his father's death.

Professor T season-3 finale spoilers follow.

Who killed Jasper's father in Professor T?

What happens to adelaide after she reveals the truth about jasper's father's death.

What happened to Jasper's (Ben Miller) father has been a question that has long plagued fans of Professor T almost as much as it has troubled the enigmatic criminology lecturer himself.

Since that dramatic season-one finale it has been teased that Jasper either killed his abusive father or that he may have been otherwise involved in his not-so-sweet papa's death.

After years of being subjected to his father's cruelty, Jasper's patchy, fragmented memories hint that he may have acted impulsively to protect his mother, Adelaide (Frances de la Tour).

"He has these really strange visions of being a child and holding a shotgun to his father's chest," Miller told The One Show .

Avid fans will know that this moment occurred at a younger Jasper's seventh birthday celebrations, during which his father turned violent against Adelaide.

Jasper's initial attempt to defend Adelaide failed and he was pushed away by his father which led to him taking up the gun.

Jasper's involvement in the season-one finale, present-day case – where a young man confessed to killing his own father – triggered the memory of his own gun-wielding incident during which his father urged Jasper to "pull the trigger!"

A gunshot sounded but it was unclear whether or not it was from the present-day Jasper, who had lifted a gun off his mantlepiece, or seven-year-old Jasper, fresh from shooting his father.

This flashback certainly doesn't align neatly with that of his father hanging dead from the ceiling – a supposed suicide. The lack of clarity surrounding this event has formed the basis of this three-season-long mystery.

Finally, Professor T 's season-three finale puts an end to all the speculation in answering that burning question. Was Jasper responsible for his father's death?

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The answer is revealed when Jasper begins probing into the reason behind Adelaide's recent injury.

Her fall down the stairs leading towards the attic has caused him to wonder what she was up there looking for.

He enlists the help of his reluctant therapist Dr Helena Goldberg (Juliet Stevenson).

After some gentle persuading Helen relents to enter the attic on his behalf and rummage for clues.

Helena very quickly discovers some diaries belonging to Adelaide and a damaged trophy of Jasper's, tinged with dried blood.

Despite bringing them down from the attic for Jasper to have a look at, neither one of their codes of ethics will allow them in good conscience to breach Adelaide's trust by reading her diaries.

The trophy, however, does trigger the memory of his seventh birthday and the image of his father's feet swaying in mid air.

Jasper is then able to recall the voice of a male. No more comes of it but Helena can't let the smear of old blood go and so obtains his father's autopsy report.

After contacting the coroner who filed the report Helena learns that the bruising around Jasper's father's neck, caused from the hanging, may have occurred after his death. The fatal head injury, however, that "was apparently suffered when the rope was cut and his body fell," may not have occurred from the fall.

No police investigation was carried out at the time because that same coroner was influenced by an eyewitness – Adelaide's very good friend and respected professor of criminology Wilfred Hamilton (Douglas Reith).

The pieces begin to whir into place and Jasper deduces that the voice he heard in the cellar that day was Wilfred's. Filled with emotion, Jasper heads straight to the hospital to speak to Adelaide.

When he arrives, an agitated Jasper finds Wilfred there waiting for Adelaide to return from physio. He confronts Wilfred about being present at his father's death and bluntly asks, "Did you kill my father?" Before accusing him of the murder and covering it up.

Adelaide returns ready to tell him the truth. It is then, during their chat, that Jasper discovers he did not kill his father and that his memories hadn't been entirely complete, but if not him then who?

Adelaide admits to Jasper that she was the one who killed his father.

Explaining the truth of that night she proceeds to tell him: "Your father loved you Jasper, but he had problems."

She shares how his drunk father had hit her and held Jasper up by the throat after he'd attempted to come to her rescue.

Fearing that he would kill Jasper, Adelaide panicked and hit him with the trophy, delivering the fatal blow. While the young Jasper ran to the cellar, Adelaide called Wilfred who helped her cover up the murder as a suicide.

Jasper still can't recall any of the details and becomes distressed by the fact that, in all these years, his mother did not confess to him.

"My whole life, I've been blaming myself. He did it because he was ashamed of me because I was not worth living for," he tells Adelaide which leads to a devastating exchange between mother and son.

Jasper calls her a narcissist, implying that she kept the truth from him, not for his well being, but for herself.

Adelaide killed Jasper's father and so, with that knowledge, the law-abiding Jasper is compelled to inform the police.

Helena attempts to dissuade him as he makes the call but he tells her, "If I do not tell the truth, I do not know who I am."

Thankfully, it doesn't take much persuasion for him to be convinced to listen to Helena's advice and he hangs up the phone, shortly before breaking down into his handkerchief.

His tears are a manifestation of his breakthrough as a beaming Jasper admits, "I did not know I could do that."

He goes back to see Adelaide who is ready to take the burden off Jasper and confess to the police but there is no need, he has decided against reporting her.

She smiles and puts her hand on his own latex-bound hand when Jasper does the most remarkable thing. He takes off his glove and touches his mother's hand, bare skin to bare skin.

It truly is a special moment, one he marks by commenting: "This is not unpleasant."

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TV writer, Digital Spy Janet completed her Masters degree in Magazine Journalism in 2013 and has continued to grow professionally within the industry ever since.  For six years she honed her analytical reviewing skills at the Good Housekeeping institute eventually becoming Acting Head of Food testing.  She also freelanced in the field of film and TV journalism from 2013-2020, when she interviewed A-List stars such as Samuel L Jackson, Colin Firth and Scarlett Johansson. In 2021 she joined Digital Spy as TV writer where she gets to delve into more of what she loves, watching copious amounts of telly all in the name of work. Since taking on the role she has conducted red carpet interviews with the cast of Bridgerton, covered the BAFTAs and been interviewed by BBC Radio and London Live. In her spare time she also moonlights as a published author, the book Gothic Angel .  

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