ITV has announced a revised schedule for its popular soap operas, Coronation Street and Emmerdale, ahead of the Easter bank holiday. The changes affect their typical time slots as sports broadcasts take precedence this week.
Schedule Changes for Coronation Street and Emmerdale
This week, both Coronation Street and Emmerdale will experience significant alterations to their usual timings, primarily due to sports coverage on ITV1. On Tuesday, March 31, no episodes will air because of the England vs Japan football match. Viewers can instead look forward to an additional episode on Sunday.
This Week’s Detailed Broadcast Schedule
The following is the complete lineup for the two soap operas this week:
- Monday, March 30: Emmerdale at 8:00 PM, Coronation Street at 8:30 PM
- Tuesday, March 31: NO SOAP EPISODES
- Wednesday, April 1: Emmerdale at 8:00 PM, Coronation Street at 8:30 PM
- Thursday, April 2: Emmerdale at 7:30 PM, Coronation Street at 8:00 PM
- Friday, April 3: Emmerdale at 7:30 PM, Coronation Street at 8:00 PM
- Sunday, April 5: Emmerdale at 7:00 PM, Coronation Street at 7:30 PM
Wednesday’s episodes will air at the regular times, while Thursday and Friday will see both soaps moved up by half an hour. A repeat of Vera will follow each evening’s episodes.
Fans should stay informed about further updates to the schedule as the dramatic storylines unfold in both series. The adjustments highlight how television programming can shift rapidly, especially around significant events like sports broadcasts.
