ITV Soap Icon Retires From Emmerdale and Coronation Street Roles After 27 Years

ITV soap icon retires from Emmerdale and Coronation Street roles after 27 years

The soap legend will retire after 27 years and will leave at the end of the month.

ITV soap boss retires after 27 years with Corrie and Emmerdale facing huge changes - Birmingham Live

John Whiston, who has been with ITV for 27 years, has announced that he is retiring from his role as Managing Director of Continuing Drama and Head of ITV in the North

Corrie & Emmerdale boss QUITS after 30 years as ITV soaps set for huge shake-up

CORONATION Street and Emmerdale boss John Whiston has quit ITV after nearly 30 years. The channel veteran has overseen epic live episodes and helped shape storylines that have pulled in millions of viewers. ITV’s soaps chief John Whiston is stepping down after nearly 30 years at the channelRex XJohn’s influence is all over the cobbles[/caption] In a statement, Whiston said: “I’ve always said I’ve got the best job in TV. I used to say it privatel…

ITV legend steps down after 27 years in sad news for soap fans

ITV announced the news on Wednesday 14 May in sad news for Emmerdale and Coronation Street fans

Coronation Street and Emmerdale announce changes as long-serving boss stands down

Coronation Street and Emmerdale have announced major behind-the-scenes changes as longstanding boss John Whiston stands down.

John Whiston to retire from ITV

Whiston has nurtured long-running dramas such as Vera and overseen ITV flagship soaps Coronation Street and Emmerdale John Whiston is to retire from his role of managing director of continuing drama and head of ITV in the north, after 27 years with the company and a career spanning over 40 years in television. Whiston steps down at the end of May with Iain MacLeod and Matt Cleary taking over as dual replacements. MacLeod, currently executive pro…