New Coronation Street boss warns fans to ‘expect the unexpected’ in 2025
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New Coronation Street boss Kate Brooks has lifted the lid on her big plans for the ITV soap across 2025 and beyond, confirming that she has plans for ‘bold’ storytelling but insisting that she won’t alter the DNA of the show. After decades on air, Corrie remains beloved by fans so every time a new chief takes the reins, there is significant interest in how much they will change and how much they will keep the same.
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Kate has now told Metro that she is a big fan of finding fresh ways to tell non-linear storylines, but has vowed that the show won’t lose its identity. ‘I’ve made no attempt to disguise the fact that I am a fan of Coronation Street. I love the show, I think it’s brilliant!’ she enthused.
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‘I just really want to make sure that the audience are entertained. I think it’s important that we tell gritty, issue-led stories – and we’ve got those coming up in abundance – but it’s about packaging them in the right way and keeping them fresh and different, without losing the DNA of Corrie.
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‘What makes Corrie so wonderful is the familiarity of it. It’s the wit, it’s the characters. All of these stories have been packaged with that in mind. That will be at the heart of every one.’. The producer, best known for her work at the helm of Emmerdale, explained: ‘I love telling stories in non-linear ways. I love big, bold, stunt storytelling. I think taking a story and telling it in a completely different way that changes people’s perspectives is really good for the show.
