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Coronation Street and Emmerdale to cut episodes in major soap shake-up


Published on 2025-02-04 17:24:22 - MSN
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  • Currently, Emmerdale airs every day at 7.30pm on with a half an hour episode, and a special hour episode each Thursday. Coronation Street, meanwhile, airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm for an

ITV has announced a significant scheduling change for its popular soaps, Coronation Street and Emmerdale, due to the upcoming UEFA European Football Championship. Starting from June 17, 2023, Coronation Street will reduce its weekly episodes from six to three, airing on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8pm. Emmerdale will also see a reduction, moving from five episodes to four per week. This adjustment is to accommodate the live football matches, which will take precedence in the evening slots. The changes will last until the end of the football tournament on July 14, 2023, after which the soaps are expected to return to their regular schedules. This shake-up has sparked varied reactions among fans, with some expressing disappointment over the disruption to their viewing habits.

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