Kate Brooks has been appointed as the new series producer for Coronation Street.
It will be a return to the Street for Brooks, who was a Story Producer in 2012, working on storylines including Hayley’s death, who killed Tina and the mini bus crash.
She became Assistant Producer on Emmerdale in 2017 and later producer.
“I’ve had a wonderful time working on Emmerdale and I feel immensely proud to be part of a team that has achieved such great success over the past eight years. I’ve absolutely loved my time on the show, and I’ve had the privilege of working with such a hugely talented and hard-working bunch of people, who also happen to be the loveliest, too.
“Both professionally and personally, Emmerdale has given me so much more than I ever could have imagined, and for that I shall be eternally grateful. Thanks Emmerdale, it’s been an absolute pleasure.”
Speaking about the new role, she added:
“Corrie has lit up my living room since I was a kid, so to be asked to produce a show I’ve revered for such a long time is the ultimate ‘pinch me’ moment. I’ve adored the show from across the Pennines and have consistently been in awe of the talent on display, both on and off the screen. It truly is a special show and I endeavour to take great care to ensure that it continues to thrive as we head into the next chapter. Coronation Street has, and always will be, part of my DNA, and I can’t wait to get stuck in.”
Brooks takes over from Acting Producer, Verity MacLeod, who will return to her Assistant Producer role.
“It’s great news that Kate has agreed to take on the most exciting job in drama, running Coronation Street. She brings a deep understanding of the genre, a love of complex character and a penchant for the really big, all absorbing stories. She’ll do brilliantly at Corrie and I can’t wait to see the next evolution of the show under her assured command,” said John Whiston, Managing Director for Continuing Drama and Head of ITV in the North.
Iain MacLeod, the newly appointed Executive Producer for Continuing Drama added:
“Kate is a fantastic storyteller and I know under her guidance the show will be ambitious, exciting and full of heart and humour. She is Corrie to the core and such a good fit for the show. I am genuinely excited to see what the next chapter holds and can’t wait to work with her again.”
