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John Whiston, who has led ITV's Coronation Street and Emmerdale for a decade, is retiring after 27 years with ITV and four decades in television. Known for his creative leadership, he has overseen significant storylines and live episodes. Whiston will be succeeded by Iain MacLeod as Creative Director and Matt Cleary as Chief Operating Officer. He expressed gratitude to his colleagues and audience, highlighting the emotional depth and variety of the soaps' content.

Courtesy: metro.co.uk