Prior to that, Brooks served as story producer at Coronation Street<\/a> and had a hand in working on some of the soap\u2019s most memorable storylines, including the arrival of Pat Phelan, who killed Tina, and the minibus crash.<\/p>\n Brooks will begin her role in April 2024, reporting to executive producer for continuing drama, Ian MacLeod.<\/p>\n In her role, Brooks will be taking over creative responsibilities for the much loved soap from acting producer Verity MacLeod, who stepped up to the role during the recruitment process.<\/p> \u201cKate is a fantastic storyteller and I know under her guidance the show will be ambitious, exciting and full of heart and humour,\u201d Iain MacLeod commented.<\/p>\n \u201cShe is Corrie to the core and such a good fit for the show. I am genuinely excited to see what the next chapter holds and can\u2019t wait to work with her again.\u201d<\/p>\n Speaking of her appointment, Brooks said: \u201cI\u2019ve had a wonderful time working on Emmerdale and I feel immensely proud to be part of a team that has achieved such great success over the past eight years. I\u2019ve absolutely loved my time on the show, and I\u2019ve had the privilege of working with such a hugely talented and hard-working bunch of people, who also happen to be the loveliest, too.<\/p>\n \u201cBoth professionally and personally, Emmerdale has given me so much more than I ever could have imagined, and for that I shall be eternally grateful. Thanks Emmerdale, it\u2019s been an absolute pleasure.\u201d<\/p>\n As for her new role, Brooks admitted it is \u201cthe ultimate pinch me moment\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve adored the show from across the Pennines and have consistently been in awe of the talent on display, both on and off the screen,\u201d she continued.<\/p>\n \u201cIt truly is a special show and I endeavour to take great care to ensure that it continues to thrive as we head into the next chapter. Coronation Street has, and always will be, part of my DNA, and I can\u2019t wait to get stuck in.\u201d<\/p>\n Read more:<\/strong><\/p>\n During her tenure on Emmerdale, Brooks has been responsible for producing a number of critically acclaimed storylines, alongside Laura Shaw and former executive producer Jane Hudson.<\/p>\n Just some of the storylines include the introduction of serial killer Meena Jutla, Marlon suffering from a stroke and, more recently, Brooks produced the devastating story of Chas Dingle\u2019s breast cancer diagnosis.<\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/12\/corrie-rovers-celebrate-f3d189e.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413\" "\\"corrie-rovers-celebrate\\"\/")
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