On Tuesday 6 September William Roache (Ken) and Michelle Keegan (Tina) donned hard hats and picked up spades, as work on the new Coronation Street studios in Salford was launched.
William Roache said "It’s over fifty years since I first walked on to a Coronation Street set, and now I’m here with Michelle, starting the build of our new home – the one that will take us well in to this century, and it feels fantastic”.
Kevin Lygo, Managing Director, ITV Studios said: “Our move is an historic one that will continue our commitment to the North, ensuring our longevity as the major programme maker in the region and make us a crucial part of Europe’s biggest media population. It is a very exciting time.”
Building on the new site is expected to continue until spring 2013 and the production will then relocate from central Manchester to the new centre.
You can see more about Corrie's new home in the video from our Granada Reports team.