Coronation Street's Christmas episodes will be 'family-oriented'

'Coronation Street's Christmas episodes will be "fun, warm and family-oriented".

Iain MacLeod, the executive producer of the ITV soap, has given fans an insight into what they can expect from the upcoming episodes, explaining that there will be "loads of warmth" this Christmas.

He shared: "'Corrie' has historically always done [family-oriented episodes].

"A few years ago we went a little bit 'Die Hard' with the Gary and Shona funfair and we absolutely loved it - it allowed us to do a thriller-ish conceptual trailer for it, and it was all very exciting.

"But we're right in our wheelhouse now with this Christmas. It's got loads of comedy, family fun and loads of warmth."

Iain admitted that the upcoming storyline has even reduced him to tears.

The producer has also promised fans of the long-running soap that they will love the Christmas episodes.

He confessed: "I cried twice in the viewing and I'm not given to tears! It was really moving and lovely, not sad, but in a warm-your-cockles way.

"I really think fans are going to love it."

Iain explained that Fiz and Tyrone will find themselves at the centre of the Christmas episodes.

He's also revealed that there will be a "good-spirited end to the year".

He told RadioTimes.com: "The Fiz and Tyrone strand is the centrepiece - really good fun, and just the right amount of silly, brilliant writing.

"The performers are exemplary, as they are across the show generally, but Alan (Halsall) and Jennie (McAlpine) are marvellous. The kids are great.

"It feels totally Christmassy and totally 'Corrie'. It's a warm, good-spirited end to the year for us."