The soap opera has existed for almost as long as TV itself, and many successful soaps have run for decades, but which is the longest-running of them all?

Drama isn't just on screen when it comes to these controversial soap operas! Join us as we count down the British soaps that pushed boundaries, sparked outrage, and had viewers glued to their screens.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Trina Robinson and Spencer Cassadine arguing on the couch in General Hospital - ABC Laden with glamour and loaded with ...