as British as the Union Jack, bobbies and Buckingham Palace. Coronation Street, the longest-running drama serial in the world and the most popular program on British television to this day, is a must have for Anglophiles and anyone interested in television history. As an introduction to this British institution, Acorn Media is presenting a unique double-volume set containing both the show's 40th anniversary special and the first five episodes. "40 Years On Coronation Street" contains rarly seen archival footage and interviews with cast members past and present. This special also features British celebrities talking about what the series has meant to them. "The First Five Episodes" show how it all began. These are the programs that hooked a nation and kept it tuning in for more.