As Kate Brooks’ first full year in the producer’s chair, 2025 had a lot to prove for Coronation Street fans. It kicked off in spectacular fashion, with Mason’s stabbing episode earning praise from all sides - but how did the year hold up after that? With cast exits aplenty, Swarla fans to satisfy and growing calls to return to ‘classic Corrie’, the cast, crew, writers and producers faced a huge challenge. In this episode, we share our thoughts on how 2025 shaped up overall. Let us know how you'd rate the year in the comments!