1.

Hilda leaves (1987)

Remains the most-watched episode in the Street's history. An audience of 26.65 million viewers watched Hilda bow out of the Royers, singing Wish Me Luck as You Wave Me Goodbye.

2. Rita sings A Winter's Tale (2010)

In the aftermath of the tram crash that killed Molly and Ashley, former chanteuse Rita covers a David Essex classic as the residents reflect on their losses.

3. Kevin attacks John Stape (2007)

John Stape comes a cropper after getting Rosie and Fiz's presents mixed up. Rosie's dad Kevin hunts him down for having an affair with his 16-year-old daughter.

4. Raquel's Christmas star (1994)

The romance between Curly and Raquel dominated mid-90s Corrie and here we see one of its most memorable moments - the occasion when Curly gets a star named after his beloved.

5. Ashley and Claire's wedding (2004)

The ultimate in feel-good telly as nice-but-dim butcher Ashley marries Claire in a scene set against a very snowy Weatherfield.

6. The 1940s show (1972)

Theatrical l extravaganzas were commonplace during the soap's early years, with 1972's highlight being Bet, Betty and Norma dressed as the Andrews sisters and singing Apple Blossom Time.

7. Katy's nativity birth (2011)

As a last-minute replacement as Mary, Katy goes in for some extreme method acting by actually giving birth to a baby during the performance, appropriately named Joseph.

8. Les kills Theresa the Turkey (1997)

Les Battersby's Christmas acquisition is liberated by Toyah before her dad can kill it, but still comes to a sticky end when it collides when it is run over by Les's car.

9. David gives Ivy's diary to Gail (2006)

David discovers in Ivy's diary that Gail intended to have an abortion while pregnant with him. He wraps the diary up and hands to his mum as a present, before reading the relevant passages aloud as the family tuck into their sprouts.

10. The Duckworths barricade themselves in at the Rovers (1998)

When Jack and Vera get wind of Alec Gilroy's plan to turf them out of the Rovers, they stage a sit-in in the upstairs living quarters of the pub.