Coronation Street fans have a huge episode ahead of them on Christmas Day as they wave goodbye to icon Gail Platt. But what else is happening, and when is it on?

Fans of Coronation Street will have big scenes ahead of them on Christmas Day and beyond.

The central focus of the episode is Gail Platt, as soap icon Helen Worth leaves the role after 50 years. Gail will depart Weatherfield for good, while her exact exit is remaining under wraps.

The Platts all have a part to play, as secrets and lies threaten the festive spirit. There’s bombshells, dramatic moments and some cruel comments. Against it all is Gail’s wedding to new man Jesse Chadwick, but will all go to plan?

Here you can find all the information you need on the big Christmas Day episode, from when it will air to how you can watch it. There’s also a glimpse at what viewers can expect!

Fans of Coronation Street will have big scenes ahead of them on Christmas Day (Image: ITV)

What time is Coronation Street on Christmas Day? What happens?

This Christmas Day, Coronation Street will be on at the earlier time of 7pm on ITV1. It will be an hour-long episode, while it will also drop on ITVX that morning as usual according to an insider – while there has been mixed advice on this.

Of course as mentioned the episode is very much about Gail and her five decades on the show. Helen will bow out in no doubt emotional scenes, with the backdrop of her wedding.

But as Gail unearths some betrayals, she’s left questioning everything and whether she can marry Jesse. So will she get her happy ending, and will she make peace with her family before she goes?

David Platt is causing trouble ahead of his mother’s exit too, as he fears wife Shona Platt is having an affair. He’s right, but he gets the wrong man and Adam Barlow faces danger.

Leanne Battersby takes her revenge too, resulting in Toyah Battersby and Nick Tilsley being questioned by the police – and a catfight soon ensues. Finally there’s a festive proposal, as Daniel Osbourne pops the question to Bethany Platt just as she fears they might be over.

Of course she has no idea he’s cheated on her with his ex Daisy Midgeley. So will the truth come out, and how will Daisy react?

When else is Coronation Street on over Christmas and New Year?

The entire festive schedule for the ITV soap is as follows:

Monday December 23 – 8pm

Tuesday December 24 (Christmas Eve) – 8:45pm (30 minutes)

Wednesday 25 December (Christmas Day) – 7pm (hour-long episode)

Friday 27 December – 8pm

Monday December 30 – 8pm

New Year’s Eve – 8:15pm (30 minutes)

New Year’s Day – 7pm (hour-long episode)

Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1 and ITV X.