Coronation Street in 2002



2002 was Coronation Street's forty-third year.

223 new episodes were broadcast on ITV in 2002. One of the soap's biggest ever storylines began to take place this year in the form of serial killer Richard Hillman's regin of terror. Begining with leaving business partner Duggie Ferugson to die and then robbing him, by the end of the year Hillman had murdered ex-wife Patrica and had attempted to kill new mother in law Audrey Roberts and wealthy neighbour Emily Bishop to get his hands on their money/property. The storyline would then continue into the early part of 2003.

2002 also saw the ill-fated return of iconic pint-puller Bet Lynch. Last seen in Weatherfield in 1995, her return was meant to be permament, but actress Julie Goodyear only did just six episodes bowing out due to stress.

Storylines
To be added.

Who lives where
Coronation Street
 * Rovers Return Inn -
 * 1 Coronation Street -
 * 3 Coronation Street - Emily Bishop.
 * 4 Coronation Street - Ashley and Maxine Peacock.
 * 5 Coronation Street - Les Battersby. Kirk Sutherland (from June).
 * 6 Coronation Street - Matt Ramsden and Charlie Ramsden (until April).
 * 7 Coronation Street - Curly Watts and Emma Watts. Ben Watts (from December).
 * 8 Coronation Street - Gail Platt, Sarah Platt, David Platt and Bethany Platt.
 * 9 Coronation Street - Jack Duckworth, Vera Duckworth and Tyrone Dobbs.
 * 11 Coronation Street - Eileen Grimshaw, Jason Grimshaw and Todd Grimshaw.
 * 12 Coronation Street - Steve McDonald and Karen McDonald.
 * 13 Coronation Street -
 * Corner Shop flat - Sunita Parekh.

Others
 * Nightingale Terrace - Harry Flagg

Awards and nominations
To be added.