'Coronation Street' game planned for Wii

A Coronation Street computer game is reportedly being developed.

According to Now, the game will be made for the Nintendo Wii and will be released in December to coincide with the soap's 50th anniversary.

The format and style of the game has not yet been revealed, but fans are expected to be able to choose which character they play.

Special packets of Imperial Leather soap, Warburtons bread and Typhoo tea are reportedly also in production to celebrate the show's birthday.