Radio Times celebrates Corrie's 50th

Radio Times pays a special tribute to Coronation Street in its next issue with 12 different covers featuring some of the most iconic female characters from the soap's history.

Marking the Weatherfield show's 50th anniversary, the collection of covers recognises the popularity of Bet Lynch, Elsie Tanner and Hilda Ogden among other legends. Current favourites like Tina McIntyre and Becky McDonald are also included.

The Corrie tribute issue goes on sale tomorrow, featuring an interview with the drama's creator Tony Warren and an exclusive 'Secret Diary of Gail' feature that charts the history of the Street, penned by show scriptwriter Jonathan Harvey.

Radio Times editor Ben Preston commented: "Coronation Street is so much more than a soap opera - for 50 years it's been a second family for millions. We've been captivated by a cast of ordinary people telling funny, poignant stories about their lives, loves and hopes.

"And this week Radio Times celebrates those indomitable women of Weatherfield with a dozen different covers saluting some of the greatest characters ever to grace our televisions."

Click through the gallery below to see the full collection of special Radio Times covers: