Coronation Street has been running ever since its debut episode in 1960 (Image: ITV)
fans might like to binge-watch the iconic soap, but truly catching up with what’s happened on the cobbles over the years would take things to a whole other level.
Publication LadBible has calculated that it would take 31.4 years to re-screen every single episode of the show. However, that’s assuming that fans spend no more than an hour a day on their mission.
According to data published on their website, 11,460 episodes have so far been screened. The page explains: “If you watch one episode per day of starting from the very first episode, here’s how long it would take: Total episodes: 11,460 (as of January 2025).
”Days required: 11,460 episodes ÷ 1 episode/day = 11,460 days. Years required: 11,460 days ÷ 365 = 31.4 years.”
The account then brought out the popcorn emoji, teasing: “Who fancies one massive omnibus?” Not all followers were keen on committing to 65 years of shows though, with one quipping: “Rather cut my hand off with a spoon!”
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Fans can’t believe how long it would take (Image: Getty)
Another exclaimed: “I’d rather be locked up with Ben Mitchell for 31 years tbf.”
When someone pointed out: “That’s “, he sarcastically shot back: “Shows how much I care for it.”
A third follower thought they’d discovered a way to get those vital shows consumed quicker, insisting: “If you did 4 episodes a day, that’s just under 8 years. But who has the time for that much ?”
Actor Christopher Lee-Power, who previously had a small role in the soap himself, sounded like he might just be doing that much research, however.
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William Roache has played Ken Barlow since the very first episode in 1960 (Image: Getty)
Joining the debate, he told Instagrammers: “I will be 87 when I finish!”
Meanwhile, one quick-thinking fan realised that it could actually take longer than the estimated 31.4 years – because there are three new episodes each week to watch too.
That said, some were still hopeful with one diehard fan insisting: “Nobody binges just one episode a day…”
The first episode of aired way back in 1960 – and 65 years later, the show is still making waves on ITV as “the nation’s best-loved soap”.
No-one currently starring has been in it right from the beginning – apart from Ken Barlow, of course (played by William Roache), who is the longest-serving actor in any televised soap.