Did you know Coronation Street is the longest running soap opera to exist? Released on December 9, 1960, the drama was set to air twice a week but eventually started to air six times a week Watch Coronation Street Season 63. The show celebrated its 50 anniversary in 2010 when it earned the title of ‘World’s longest-running television soap opera’ by Guinness World Records. Coronation Street, aka Corrie, holds a massive fan base with six million views per episode!