Coronation Street sent fans a powerful message as its classic theme tune was changed in tonight's episode to the sound of a flatlining heartbeat following Gail Platt's cardiac arrest.

Corrie alters theme tune to raise awareness after Gail Platt’s cardiac arrest - The long-serving cast member was taken to hospital in the show earlier this week after having a heart attack.

Coronation Street fans might have noticed a different theme tune on Sunday’s (October 27) episode following Gail Platt’s cardiac arrest. The classic theme tune, known by many, was changed to ...

But within seconds of the show starting on ITV on Saturday night, viewers flooded the show's Twitter hashtag with complaints about the iconic theme tune being replaced.