Millions of soap fans across Britain are facing viewing chaos this week as ITV's beloved dramas Coronation Street and Emmerdale undergo significant schedule changes due to extended political coverage.
What's Happening to Your Favourite Soaps?
In an unprecedented move, both soaps will be completely absent from their regular prime-time slots on Thursday evening. Instead, ITV will broadcast special political programming covering the final 48 hours of election campaigning, leaving dedicated viewers scrambling to find their favourite characters.
The 'Corriedale' Effect: Double Trouble for Soap Lovers
The disruption creates what fans are calling a 'Corriedale' crisis - the combined impact of both major soaps being displaced simultaneously. This double-whammy means:
- No regular Thursday episodes of either Coronation Street or Emmerdale
- Extended news coverage replacing normal entertainment programming
- Significant changes to ITV's entire evening schedule
When Can You Catch Up?
For those desperate not to miss dramatic developments in Weatherfield and Emmerdale village, ITV has confirmed alternative viewing arrangements. Both soaps will receive additional episodes earlier in the week to compensate for Thursday's absence.
Emmerdale will air an extra episode on Tuesday at 7pm, while Coronation Street fans can enjoy an additional instalment on Wednesday at 8pm. Regular scheduling is expected to resume once the political coverage concludes.
This scheduling shake-up highlights the ongoing battle between major news events and regular entertainment programming, leaving millions of viewers to adjust their weekly routines around the political calendar.
