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Earlier tonight, the soap's cast and crew performed live to the nation to mark the programme's 50th anniversary as the aftermath of Weatherfield's tram crash disaster continued to unfold on screen.
Events featured in the live transmission included the death of Molly Dobbs and the birth of Fiz Stape's daughter Hope.
Fans also saw Peter Barlow marry Leanne Battersby while seriously ill in hospital, before he flatlined in a dramatic cliffhanger.
In a statement, Collinson commented: "I'm so proud and gobsmacked at how brilliant it looked - it was like seeing it for the first time. I'm stunned and amazed."
Coronation Street's 50th anniversary week continues tomorrow night in a double bill airing at 7.30pm and 8.30pm.
> Live Blog: Corrie's 50th Anniversary Live Episode
> Click here to read our recent interview with Phil Collinson
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