FIRST LOOK Corriedale

The first two characters for the soap crossover episode have been revealed!

Ahead of Coronation Street and Emmerdale's special crossover episode, Corriedale, ITV has released two images from filming, confirming that DS Lisa Swain, played by Vicky Myers, and Aaron Dingle, played by Danny Miller, are the first two iconic characters to star in the drama-filled, one-hour special.

Taken on the first of a series of exhilarating night shoots, the photos show actors Vicky Myers and Danny Miller together in a rare behind-the-scenes moment before action was called.

Lisa Swain’s life on the cobbles has been thrown into chaos these last few weeks after the return from the dead of her police wife, ex Becky.

As we approach this milestone episode, commissioned to launch ITV’s new Soaps power hour schedule, viewers will be more convinced than ever that there’s a more sinister side to Becky lurking beneath.

Over in the Dales, Danny’s character Aaron has seen off his ex-husband, killer John Sugden, but just as things were looking back on track with the love of his life, Robert Sugden, Robert’s secret prison husband, Kev, turned up. It’s safe to say things aren’t going to be straightforward for this couple anytime soon.

What leads Lisa and Aaron to find their lives intertwined on a dark and foreboding night in January? And which other Coronation Street and Emmerdale favourites will feature in the action-packed and climactic episode?

While the exact plot is being kept under wraps, ITV has confirmed that the one-off hour-long spectacular will feature explosive scenes, nail-biting drama and never-before-seen interactions between some of the nation’s most loved soap characters.

On what’s due to be must-see TV for any soap fan, Vicky Myers said "To be involved in this unique, bold, innovative, not to mention history-making episode, in Coronation Street’s 65th year, (well, when we are filming it at least), is fantastic. When I read the script and found out how two worlds collide, who is involved and how the characters interact, not to mention the impact the events of the night will have… Wow. It’s going to be unmissable."

"I couldn’t wait to get started actually. This has been in the pipeline for quite some time and the talented team behind the scenes at Coronation Street and Emmerdale, has worked tirelessly to make this happen. They’re incredible. I’m really looking forward to meeting, and working with, people I haven’t met or worked with before, both in front of and behind the camera. It’s incredibly exciting and the camaraderie is great. It’s going to be epic."

To which Danny Miller added "I am made up that Aaron is in the Corriedale episode. Originally from Manchester, Coronation Street has always been an iconic show in our house just as much as Emmerdale. So to cross them both over is a great idea. The night shoots have been full on with having young kids but a lot of fun and it's been great working with the Corrie team. I can't wait to see how the episode plays out with the separate storylines from both Emmerdale and Corrie. It’s going to be epic and every soap fans dream"

Corriedale will air in January on ITV1