Coronation Street

Do we still hear the extended/full version of the 2010 end credits theme on the ITV2 omnibus?

Yeah, it is. The original version of the theme was more iconic.

Is the Meerkat sponsorship finally coming to an end? Tonight's episode started with a repeat of what I think was the very first one (including Barlow's Bookies in the background), and a somewhat wistful-sounding "Compare the Market has been proud to sponsor Coronation Street" voiceover.

Yes, it was announced earlier in the year that Compare the Market was due to end sponsorship in November.

Unless I’ve missed it there hasn’t been an announcement of a new sponsor

Who ever they get I hope they have high quality bumpers

No, a new one hasn't been announced.
Could be sponsor-less for the first time in a long time.
Before Covid at the start of the year, they were looking for a new company to take over. Doesn't look like they found one.

I have been involved with the new sponsor of Coronation Street who will be taking over from Compare the market.com as the sponsor.

I am a member of Itv media however not allowed to reveal who the new sponsor will be or any details of the new sponsorship as of this moment in time but watch this space!

Just because the new sponsor hasn't been announced in the public domain it doesn't mean ITV don't know who the new sponsor is.

Emmerdale's sponsor used to be McCain and now it is People's Postcode Lottery Emmerdale did go sponsorless for about a week however just because a show goes temporarily sponsorless doesn't mean they don't have the new sponsor underwraps the new sponsor didn't replace McCain overnight as they had a start date in place of when the new sponsorship would begin.

Excellent. Thanks for explaining.

Wait and see for the new Corrie sponsor it's on it's way.

Sounds exciting! Just in time for the big anniversary too

Co-op would be a good one with them having the shop and bags everywhere on the show.

Maybe it'll be The Weatherfield Gazette or Newton and Ridley?