Top 10 Times Coronation Street Went Too Far

The cobbles have seen some drama down the years... but this was too much! For this list, WatchMojo UK counts down the most shocking "Coronation Street" storylines that went too far. Featuring infamous deaths, terrible crimes, and unforgettable TV moments that continue to spark controversy!
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[@WatchMojoUK]

Which Corrie character do you HATE the most? For us, it's Geoff - glad he's gone!

[@laurafabianmarrero8614]

And now Corey 😂😂

[@chelley.c_2]

Geoff and Corey

[@fierytigergaming8112]

Geoff and Corey

[@jodiruanne]

totally agree with geoff and corey, both manipulative af

[@lizzymarlow5208]

wish this dymb channel would go

[@winterturbin182]

It's not too far at all. They're bringing awareness to things that happen to hundreds if not thousands of people everyday. Props to them.

[@corriearcade60]

It’s a tv drama to show normal life in Salford so no it shouldn’t be like that only sometimes

[@markbriscoe1971]

They are amazing

[@ASMRJacob1]

Yh your right

[@chantelleaugustus5714]

What about the Harris family in 2005? Katy killed her dad, killed herself, and Angela was left rotting in prison. Craig basically lost his whole entire family in the space of a few weeks.

[@arthurmorgan8529]

Sorry but it's not "too far" because a fair few of these e.g Geoff's abuse drew attention to and raised awareness to what are real issues

[@livesteam125]

Raising awareness can be done far better without the need of collaboration with a soap...

[@arthurmorgan8529]

@@livesteam125 yes but for them who primarily watch soaps will relate more watching it in one

[@theEnglishman420]

@@arthurmorgan8529 most soaps are poorly acted to the point of parody

[@arthurmorgan8529]

@@theEnglishman420 very true but some storylines are acted out very well

[@louisrichardson1350]

@@livesteam125 it's not a collaboration it's a platform used to promote awareness of subjects people shy away from like male suicide, rape , injustice whilst conveying every day life of working class people up north. It's not all business and stupidity like in America , it's properly done the cast and crew are phenomenal.

[@callumswords1524]

I agree that Geoff feeding Yasmeen the chicken was a bit too far, but that storyline as a whole was SUPERBLY acted.

[@donnn-ow4rj]

I actually thought him locking her in the box was even worst...

[@carameechan205]

I hated him so much that I applaud that actor. Both were insanely good, Yasmeen and Geoff actors. On of the best in a while xxx

[@livx752]

@Live Steam let's say the abuse story. Obviously abuse happens in so many ways (pressure, verbal, emotional ect) not just physical which alot of people think. So if your friend, brother, sister ect is acting how the abuse victim is, it may make the watcher think maybe they should check up on them

[@CodPatrol]

That was messed up that part

[@miaclarke6859]

I really liked that storyline

[@heeeeeresrossy]

The Pat Phelan story went on 6 months too long.

[@Jackgames-vg7cw]

Especially when he died and then was brought back

[@harryholden5377]

The Richard hillman storyline was on for a year

[@bekah4137]

The Garry factory/Rick storyline is going on for so long atm

[@francesca6105]

Well at least it was realistic, it could have gone on longer, most domestic abusers don't even get caught before it's too late

[@cameronhutton2811]

It’s what made me give up with the show. So long and so boring

[@jakesullivan8339]

Coronation between 2000 and 2015 was the best for me

[@ebonytrain86]

Really too far? These things to happen in real life, (which is unfortunate) We shouldn’t make these soaps hide the dark things that sadly happen in this world. Them showing the effects it can have on people, and what to watch out for, is better then not showing it at all…

[@lizanna6390]

Showing these issues are a great way to raise awareness

[@corriescenes8710]

this show has so many gobsmacking storylines it’s unreal 😂

[@reganlouise3275]

Facts looool

[@jitkadonnelly7844]

I think the Phelan, Geoff & Yasmeen, & Bethany storylines were really effective 🤷🏼‍♀️ Phelan was played by an excellent actor and was a great villain. Geoff was so creepy and this I think is an incredibly important topic to explore on a soap because a soap can very effectively replicate the experience of gradual escalation of psychological/emotional abuse. Child grooming & human trafficking are insidious every day things too and need this kind of awareness and exposure. It's important for the topics to be explored with a lot of research and sensitivity to real life victims but just because it's disturbing doesn't mean it doesn't belong in a soap

[@corporate.security]

I'm not british, and I've never seen coronation street, but this straight up blew my mind. I don't think there's an American equivalent.

[@RaniaIsAwesome]

You're not missing much, especially these days.

[@nathangarnett9476]

Yeah its shit now has been for few years

[@schindlerteejay94]

Shameless has a American Variant, i don’t how that went.

[@jjgpvp1258]

@@schindlerteejay94 I miss the phelan days, he was the best villain imo

[@MsTinkerbelle87]

General Hospital is pretty out there lol

[@emilysgottalent4806]

When Pat killed Luke in the car crash! That really went too far, we never saw it coming

[@donnn-ow4rj]

Yes luke was a popular young chracter and they kept it quiet he was leaving the show so no one knew. It came as a big shock x

[@forrestcollective9184]

That was so morbid and dark.

[@livesteam125]

About time we had a list like this... Here's hoping it gets updated in five years :p

[@WatchMojoUK]

They keep one-upping themselves haha 😂

[@whocrusader5179]

No one is gonna talk about Deidre Barlows arrest?

[@WatchMojoUK]

That got us raging

[@harryholden5377]

Init even the prime minister got involved

[@billybollockhead5628]

Free Deidre!

[@tmumvadi2002]

Yeah Geoff was disgusting😬

[@charlesschofield4018]

I disagree with Tracy drugs Roy and The Tram Crash because they're two of the soap's greatest moments.

[@infjgirl3850]

OHHHH Corey 😡🤬😤😤😤! But I have to disagree - these plots weren’t really going “too far”. They’re actually very relevant and raises awareness to crucial topics

[@elf9136]

The actor of Nathan said he felt uncomfortable with playing that role. Poor guy

[@MollyandLuna36]

I don't blame him at all.

[@sarahwynn6486]

Well now he’s coming back . I think he has Lauren

[@clairelally3644]

The John Stape storyline was ridiculous! As if the community would embrace him again after he kidnapped Rosie the first time.

[@Littlemitashy]

I've been watching Corrie my whole life & I've literally forgotten some of these storylines 😂 like I don't remember that Jason kissing Gail or Billy killing Susan Barlow

[@donnn-ow4rj]

I think the script writers have forgotten about billy killing susan too . It's never mentioned ????

[@matthill3293]

Weird thing about Geoff feeding Yasmeen the chicken - There was a scene 2-3 weeks earlier where they had another couple round for dinner (potentially Brian and Cathy but I don't remember) and Geoff actually served a chicken and implied to Yasmeen that it was her pet chicken, stating "Well you said she was getting a bit old!" Yasmeen then replied in a slightly disgruntled and minorly put out voice "I didn't mean you could cook her..." just as though she'd been slightly inconvenienced by the idea...Yet when he did it for real a few weeks later, her reaction was completely different. I guess one explanation could be that they had company the first time but still, I just found her two reactions to the same scenario just weeks apart very strange.

[@MizziProductions]

The storyline with Andy went way too far. It bordered on torturous and felt very dark to me.

[@sarahjaneclarke6614]

Most Corrie storyline's are far fetched but it makes compelling viewing

[@livx752]

@Live Steam let's say the abuse story. Obviously abuse happens in so many ways (pressure, verbal, emotional ect) not just physical which alot of people think. So if your friend, brother, sister ect is acting how the abuse victim is, it may make the watcher think maybe they should check up on them

[@ConrrHD]

It never went too far, life gets dark at time. And Corrie as a soap is meant to be an alternate world. Its fiction but with real situations

[@chivonnemccoll9354]

I understand the point of this but realistically they aren’t too far. I mean of course they can be uncomfortable to watch but they draw you in. Plus, some of them do a purpose for real life matters. But like the tram crash was exciting. Goosebumps. They aimed for big and they delivered big.

[@meganwilliams7434]

One thing i loved about the Bethany and Nathan storyline is that Nathan and his sick gang were found guilty in court so Bethany got justice.

[@The_Republic_of_Ireland]

Next top 10: when Eastenders goes too far

[@heeeeeresrossy]

Not sure if WatchMojoUK do 10 hour videos 🙄

[@darkdetective1939]

Eastenders has been too far more times than any other soap in the country, I think.

[@lenners9701]

@@heeeeeresrossy No eastenders some quality stuff

[@lenners9701]

Hollyoaks has gone too far more times tho

[@heeeeeresrossy]

@@lenners9701 😂🤣😂

[@deckytrfc1]

I disagree with the Tram Crash & Pat Phelan. The tram crash was a spectacular celebration of 50 years of Corrie & Phelan may be one of the best villains on Corrie history.

[@reggiesmith3866]

"Celebration"?? Doesn`t it strike you as weird that what should have been a happy event was marked by a disaster? I would go so far as to call it sick.

[@deckytrfc1]

@@reggiesmith3866 it’s a soap you moron😂😂😂

[@frankmoniz1467]

Great list. I'd love to see an Eastenders version.

[@Cornishwhip_liko-pokemon]

That wink in the beginning 😂😂😂

[@FrankifyGD]

The moment when the doctor diagnosed that bloke with cancer was really scary and I pood myself and cried all day TOO FAR

[@whotfiserinnn02]

It’s not too far it’s plot twists and storylines that make people more aware of things. Most of the content is based on real life stories.

[@charliefen]

Burying Callum under the annex and letting Gail sleep in there was one of the weirdest storylines for me. He had so many enemies and living with him in the house after was just bizarre. Oh and then Sarah being pregnant with his baby and going mad with guilt - very Edgar Allen Poe!

[@xxCarlySxx98]

Geoff was a very stressful storyline, tbh I barely coped.

[@joshmilne380]

It’s not too far it’s to raise awareness

[@fierytigergaming8112]

Uh, you do realise that Seb's murder was played in Mental Health Awareness month, right?

[@joshmilne380]

@@fierytigergaming8112 but it wasn’t on the day and that was to raise awareness of prejudice towards goths

[@lesleyanndillonable]

I so agree

[@AtheistOrphan]

Haven’t watched it for a LONG time. How’s Albert Tatlock and Minnie Caldwell doing these days?

[@hazelnut975]

Me neither it went down hill once Curly and Raquel ended. It became humourless and depressing. .

[@MegaBadgeman]

@@hazelnut975 I stooped watching about a decade ago, when Roy was being bullied by the builder, Charley called him slacker.

[@lillianflorence6056]

Albert and minnie were good, decent people ❤

[@QUANABABY456]

I rushed to see this so quick. Love coranation street

[@evanoshea1311]

Love the show so much you can't even spell it right it's like someone saying oh I love "Arsnal Fotball Clb"

[@QUANABABY456]

@@evanoshea1311 like I said I rushed. Too excited

[@evanoshea1311]

@@QUANABABY456 shush

[@QUANABABY456]

@@evanoshea1311 nah

[@yogisie]

First politics, now soap operas. Brits certainly don’t do things just halfway, do they?

[@WatchMojoUK]

🤣

[@Rabbit_hearted]

Gemma putting the baby in the washing machine terrified me

[@richardpena7153]

I don't think any of these stories went too far. Coronation Street is a soap opera, and soap operas don't last if they only do feel good stories. Suspenseful stories give the actors a chance to show off their talents, and they keep us on the edge of our seats. That said, I did cheer when Geoff fell, and I did cheer when Anna had her revenge. Coronation Street is always paced to build to a big climax, and I watch in the USA. Coronation Street tends to give viewers a big payoff for staying tuned in as stories slowly unfold.

[@melissawright1979]

I think the Geoff and Yasmeen storyline was fantastic actually

[@BasJon]

I am surprised Richard Hillmans murders did not make this list ?

[@derekhorne8076]

I think we need to bear in mid history. If we look back at corrie's from the 60s and 70s, maybe the 80s, and maybe the first 10 to twenty years of emmerdsle farm or even the first 50+ years of The Archers, we have to bear in mind that "soaps" (except the wonderful crossroads) were meant to be a relflection real life. When Eastenders, and more so Brookside, came along they became more about social messages. So yes, if you compare Corrie to the old days it's over the top, but if you place modern soaps in their place they are all same old same old. As for the team crash, that was actually a repeat storyline. A steam train crashed off the viaduct back in the 60s, hence some of those bricks are cleaner than most of the others!

[@GhostFace6969]

the scenes in Bethany's story was really important at the time cause if they never did it back then when were anyone gonna really discuss the topic

[@christopheroshea9799]

This great old soap should now be called Nightmare on elm Street

[@kalicunningham9139]

And phelan was the best! Toyah made me cry, i still remember the storyline now.

[@loismcfarlane5051]

Too far? Get away Corrie is amazing and they spread awareness for their viewers like the drugs and trafficking

[@reganlouise3275]

Exactly

[@Scarlett90]

I wouldnt say the tram crash was a far cry from the early days, since a train crash also happened in said early days

[@hannahsmith4007]

I agree, a gas explosion isn’t implausible and the tram crashing because of that would make sense

[@salvatore2004]

add all of this weeks episodes to the list

[@maiza2380]

I strongly disagree with the title as they are top 10 most heavy storylines instead of Top 10 Times Coronation Street Went Too Far as all are unfortunately realistic

[@bekah4137]

The Garry loan shark storyline with the factory roof has gone on so long it’s ridiculous

[@kylejenkins6565]

The pet chicken was funny as fucking Larry 🤣😂🤣

[@Axel1051]

Some of the storylines, especially those involving serial killers are totally over the top. The original selling point of Corrie was it showed the lives of people in the north, embellished a tad. But I have been to the north and as far as I could tell it wasn’t as dangerous as Midsomer.

[@MatthewOfLondon]

How far can too far go? Never far enough for me. 😇

[@speedygonzales378]

God damn jiggle it Geoff

[@jaxmanx]

I can't take corrie seriously when it tackles these types of storyline for the last 30 odd yrs. I mean unlike other soaps like eastenders Holly oaks etc. But corrie makes me lmao

[@booth2710]

10 times coronation street showed us it was more than time the show should have had the plugged pulled on it years ago

[@candyb2205]

Yasmeen eating her chicken was horrific 😩 Geoff was gross.

[@surgeland9084]

The Pat Phelan storyline is among the worst I have ever seen on any television, soap or otherwise. More than dark, it was dumb. Dark is fine, interesting even. But that storyline was just straight-up stupid.

[@shikara24]

Do Hollyoaks and Eastenders too!

[@JoshuaBd]

Bethany’s storyline being abused by Nathan and his lackies

[@JoshuaBd]

Aka number 5 on this list

[@andrewphillips4848]

Strange

[@corriescrivener1937]

tv is meant to go to far this vid means nothing 😂

[@emmanueltobalaseearthbound5113]

NUMBER 1

[@Smithyyyyy11]

what about when richard hillman drove the plats in to the canal?

[@Oceansandvineyards4752]

1 Hollyoaks 2 Eastenders 3 Emmerdale 4 Corrie

[@thomasdaly4597]

I disagree with the tram crash it was to celebrate the 50th it was Amazing, also next top 10 emmerdale goes to far, or corrie, emmerdale & Eastenders didn’t go far enough

[@zacherelmackerel5832]

1:54 who’s Candace?

[@JB-fy5wv]

I’m pretty sure she was Sarah's best friend in like 2001 of something

[@cakes3958]

Candice, not Candace. Come on, this is a U.K. channel so don’t use American pronunciation

[@lalkayy.9541]

Patricia Hillman Played by Anabelle Apsian , Murdered by Richard Hillman Played by Brian Capron .

[@rducky136]

They ruined good sensitive issues by drawing out to long and over dramatise it. The domestic abuse. Corey story bad guy escaped justice and end up dead

[@fierytigergaming8112]

Agreed, that's why i'm glad that I stopped watching it when I did, I look in TV guides and the storylines get more and more ridiculous by the day

[@SnakeRoadComicsOfficial3677]

So that's where Family Guy got that washing machine part from.

[@elliebirkett982]

Yasmeen and Geoff also Bethany Platt’s grooming story

[@davidfearis7335]

Sometimes Soap Storylines Have To Go Too Far Just To Get The Message Across To Everyone

[@kalicunningham9139]

None were too far bar maybe the vicar. Abuse&grooming bought light on the subjects. Abuse goes undetected too much. Tracey is just hilarious.

[@VickyTurner16]

Some of these storylines such as Pat Phelan are the best ever written in a television soap and contribute to coronation streets success

[@gboycj2396]

Should not of put the wain in the washing machine idk if she turned it on but it sounded like it to be honest

[@-moondust-]

Why was the fire started?

[@isopale5712]

Went too far?? Omg this is a title for Hollyoaks

[@brookesquire4890]

What about Richard hillman

[@stephaniemaginnes5211]

Ok Bethany and Nathan wasn’t supposed to be a modern Romeo and Juliet , it’s supposed to be very uncomfortable and hard to watch, the actors themselves said if this help at least one vulnerable person then it’s a job well done

[@Rorie82]

What about Joe McIntyres death, surely that went too far. Geoff and Yasmin story was spot on as was Bethany’s as they can happen in real life. What did you want them to do for the 50th anniversary have a party and get all the cast talking? Wise up great week. Next you will make a new updated video with Seb’s murder and that went too far. No it didn’t

[@CodPatrol]

The goat TV show

[@lillianflorence6056]

How did vicker get off drugs so quick,

[@Turkeyinthehay]

It's a soap opera. It's t.v. It's fiction. If people think these situtations don't exist in real life, they should get their heads out of the sand. If anything, shows like Corrie that deal with issues such as these should be praised for waking people up to the real world.

[@501sqn3]

Largely this once beloved national TV treasure has gone downhill it's EastEnders, only more violent, set in the North .

[@Ravenswalk]

It was Billy's brother that gave him the Heroin in church.

[@brooksidefan6243]

Have you ever watch Brookside or Hollyoaks? you only seem to count down Coronation Street

[@suzannerust8658]

Brookside has been off UK TV for years

[@brooksidefan6243]

@@suzannerust8658 it was still big british soap especially in the 90s

[@PrincessofPower84]

I wish you had gone a little older with this list, even to the early-mid 2000s or earlier. What about Emily Bishop's one-time husband committing bigamy or Maya Sharma marrying a bunch of immigrants just to get Sunita away from Dev?

[@siobhxn.x]

I don’t thin bethany’s storyline was too far. This happens all far too often and many girls don’t know the manipulation tactics. Seeing it so realist is important I think

[@MsTinkerbelle87]

Poor Jason is such a dunce lol

[@jjgpvp1258]

I hated the whole story Geoff and jasmine

[@funfairsthemeparksu.k8970]

the geoff nd yasmin abuse one was brilliantly done tbf but it felt like the chicken felt bit to comedy

[@kimberleygardner4052]

Next top 10 the bill

[@aledseago8631]

Drugs in church is way more common than realised

[@clairelally3644]

Bethany's grooming storyline wasn't a trendsetter. EastEnders depicted Whitney's grooming in 2011.

[@seanrm]

Bethany's mum (Sarah) was groomed online in 2001

[@jossjones3127]

I normally like the WatchMojo lists but this I completly disagree with.

[@Pmccaff2009]

Do EastEnders!

[@livesteam125]

Still going too far even today...