Coronation Street/ ITV (1960-)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coronation_Street
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0053494/
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coronation_Street
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0053494/
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USP (Unique Selling Point): the working class of Manchester.
Main Locations:
- Rover's Return pub
- Roy's Rolls cafe
- D&S Alahan's shop
- Underworld factory
Longest Running Character:
-Ken Barlow played by William Roache (1960-)
Recent Plot Line:
The tram crash, marking the soap's 50th anniversary.
Most Watched Episode:
-26.65 million veiwers (25 December 1987)
Eastenders/ BBC (1985-)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastenders
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088512/
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USP: life in the notorious east end of London.
Main Locations:
- Albert Square
- The Old Victoria Pub
Longest Running Character:
-Ian Beale played by Adam Woodyatt (1985-)
Recent Plot Line:
Ronnie stealing Kat's baby.
Most Watched Episode:
30.10 million veiwers (25 December 1986)
Main Locations:
- Rover's Return pub
- Roy's Rolls cafe
- D&S Alahan's shop
- Underworld factory
Longest Running Character:
-Ken Barlow played by William Roache (1960-)
Recent Plot Line:
The tram crash, marking the soap's 50th anniversary.
Most Watched Episode:
-26.65 million veiwers (25 December 1987)
Eastenders/ BBC (1985-)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastenders
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088512/
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USP: life in the notorious east end of London.
Main Locations:
- Albert Square
- The Old Victoria Pub
Longest Running Character:
-Ian Beale played by Adam Woodyatt (1985-)
Recent Plot Line:
Ronnie stealing Kat's baby.
Most Watched Episode:
30.10 million veiwers (25 December 1986)
Emmerdale/ ITV (1972-)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmerdale
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068069/
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic8m0IFt5fS_k7Tr-Z0i2ay4G7QDgHg_Qx1vMQWjVUPGrT4b4MMG67DHEOSsARNSShUUH48iJWfIFCm8IfUnASJNZsG6s64W6Rk4js-1rcndpSZhLafEx1dqMUijRCJsguFyztt6W0-qo/s1600/Emmerdale%255B1%255D.jpg)
USP: Life in a small Yorkshire village.
Main Locations:
- Farms
- The Grange B&B
- The Woolpack pub
- Cafe Hope
Longest Running Character:
-Alan Turner played by Richard Thorp (1982-)
Recent Plot Line:
Katie being held hostage by the deranged detective Henshall.
Most Watched Episode:
27.3 million viewers (New Years Day 2004)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmerdale
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068069/
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USP: Life in a small Yorkshire village.
Main Locations:
- Farms
- The Grange B&B
- The Woolpack pub
- Cafe Hope
Longest Running Character:
-Alan Turner played by Richard Thorp (1982-)
Recent Plot Line:
Katie being held hostage by the deranged detective Henshall.
Most Watched Episode:
27.3 million viewers (New Years Day 2004)
Hollyoaks/ Channel 4 (1995-)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollyoaks
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112004/
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USP: Youth culture in Chester, north west England.
Main Locations:
- The SU bar
- The Dog in the Pond pub
- Chez Chez nightclub
- MOBS juice bar
Longest Running Character:
- Tony Hutchinson played by Nick Pickard (1995-)
Recent Plot Line:
Jacqui accuses Gilly of rape.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollyoaks
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112004/
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USP: Youth culture in Chester, north west England.
Main Locations:
- The SU bar
- The Dog in the Pond pub
- Chez Chez nightclub
- MOBS juice bar
Longest Running Character:
- Tony Hutchinson played by Nick Pickard (1995-)
Recent Plot Line:
Jacqui accuses Gilly of rape.
USA
Dallas/ CBS (1978-1991)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dallas_(TV_series)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077000/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dallas_(TV_series)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077000/
USP: follows the lives of a wealthy oil family in Texas.
Main Locations:
-Cloyce Box Ranch
-Southfork Ranch
Longest Running Character:
- J.R Ewing played by Larry Hagman (entire duration of the show)
Memorable Plot Line:
Who shot J.R? (1980)
Most Watched Episode:
41.47 million (21 November 1980)
Days of our Lives/ NBC (1965-)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Days_of_our_Lives
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058796/
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja2cv3pUgIshH0SiutWT-o6n6BetzZg-bdh5ZlGg3CQKfeJinkjsFXx30mLxX6cixJBimKwmxn0S6tLkUKhXgO8wswyakgHyGpVBfyc8Jp95aTq2cir-T49ap_c2jooCObp8e1oUXWQUc/s1600/daysofourlives%255B1%255D.jpg)
USP: Focuses on middle class family life in New England.
Main Locations:
-Chez Rouge Restaurant
Longest Running Character:
- Alice Horton played by Frances Reid (1965-2007)
Dynasty/ ABC (1981-1989)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynasty
http://www.imdb.com/find?s=all&q=dynasty
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USP: revolves around the Carringtons, a wealthy oil family living in Denver, Colorado.
Main Locations:
- Carrington mansion
Longest Running Character:
-Blake Carrington played by Blake Forsythe (1981-1989)
Memorable Plot Line:
-The Moldavian Massacre (1985)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynasty
http://www.imdb.com/find?s=all&q=dynasty
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USP: revolves around the Carringtons, a wealthy oil family living in Denver, Colorado.
Main Locations:
- Carrington mansion
Longest Running Character:
-Blake Carrington played by Blake Forsythe (1981-1989)
Memorable Plot Line:
-The Moldavian Massacre (1985)
AUSTRAILIA-
Neighbours/ Channel 5 (UK) (1985-)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neighbours
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088580/
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOA771MtLTzgGTEQXJpgP650VJAHoHE6d0-UCzfwYjvHtq9UEsiAOtUQi_R8qHeqnn1_v2qZoZdT2h5KPaKUZc99yRAgZmxPZBZEjKKQXL4tY5umyKS9VuOeNqWbLFoTrFcFvZcfLWVnA/s320/neighbours10title%255B1%255D.jpg)
USP: neighbours living on a cul-de-sac near Melbourne.
Main Locations:
- Ramsay Street
- Erinsborough High School
- Lassiter's Hotel
- Charlie's Bar and Coffre Shop
- Harold's Store
Longest Running Character:
-Paul Robinson played by Stefan Dennis (1985-1993, 2004-)
Recent Plot Line:
The fire has left Natasha scarred whilst Janet hits rock bottom.
Most Watched Episode:
21.12 millions veiwers (26 February 1990)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neighbours
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088580/
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOA771MtLTzgGTEQXJpgP650VJAHoHE6d0-UCzfwYjvHtq9UEsiAOtUQi_R8qHeqnn1_v2qZoZdT2h5KPaKUZc99yRAgZmxPZBZEjKKQXL4tY5umyKS9VuOeNqWbLFoTrFcFvZcfLWVnA/s320/neighbours10title%255B1%255D.jpg)
USP: neighbours living on a cul-de-sac near Melbourne.
Main Locations:
- Ramsay Street
- Erinsborough High School
- Lassiter's Hotel
- Charlie's Bar and Coffre Shop
- Harold's Store
Longest Running Character:
-Paul Robinson played by Stefan Dennis (1985-1993, 2004-)
Recent Plot Line:
The fire has left Natasha scarred whilst Janet hits rock bottom.
Most Watched Episode:
21.12 millions veiwers (26 February 1990)
Home and Away/ Channel 5 (UK) (1988-)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_and_away
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094481/
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh83PcvRSYSv6Kxgj0epQcwWLauobcKTWE4O6AOvmt_HsFfnoPUgqUb7yVsKBVJXZXELZ5b4ZBbdwkAnGm48kX7HZwtQHEsiUI2lirycZbPeUE2mvSw4EZl13KQjAfrF6HR93MtpeHB6Gc/s320/home-and-away%255B1%255D.jpg)
USP: A family running Summer Bay Caravan Park near Sydney.
Main Locations:
-Palm Beach
Longest Running Character:
Alf Stewart played by Ray Meagher (1988-)
Recent Plot Line:
Lily grows weak as Will continures to hide from the law.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_and_away
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094481/
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USP: A family running Summer Bay Caravan Park near Sydney.
Main Locations:
-Palm Beach
Longest Running Character:
Alf Stewart played by Ray Meagher (1988-)
Recent Plot Line:
Lily grows weak as Will continures to hide from the law.
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