Both Coronation Street and Emmerdale have been removed from the ITV1 schedule tonight, as coverage of the FIFA World Cup semi-final takes over the evening programming. The long-running soaps, which typically air on weeknights at 8pm and 8.30pm respectively, have been cancelled to make way for the football match between France and Spain, which kicks off at 8pm UK time from the Dallas Stadium in the USA. ITV's coverage begins at 7pm.
Disruption Continues for Soap Fans
This is not the first time fans have missed episodes due to the World Cup. Over the past few weeks, ITV has prioritised football broadcasts, leading to several schedule changes. The cancellation comes at a particularly dramatic moment for Coronation Street, following last night's episode in which Sarah Platt confessed to boyfriend Kit Green that she killed Theo Silverton. Viewers will have to wait until Wednesday to see the fallout.
Return Dates and Times
Coronation Street returns on Wednesday, July 15, airing from 9pm to 10pm, following Emmerdale, which will air from 8pm to 9pm. The schedule for the rest of the week has been confirmed: Coronation Street will air on Thursday at 8.30pm and Friday at 8.30pm, while Emmerdale will air on Wednesday at 8pm, Thursday at 8pm, and Friday at 8pm.
Upcoming Episode Teasers
ITV has released previews for Wednesday's episodes. In Emmerdale, the description reads: "Mack walks away, Clemmie sees Gabby and Billy kiss, Dawn is struggling and Aaron remains distrustful of Serena. Chas is shocked by what Charity tells her and there is a new recruit at the café." For Coronation Street, the network teased: "Betsy's loved ones gather at the General in search of answers, Kit and Sarah discuss how to move forward, Chesney receives bad news about Joseph's education, and Cassie's warning for Tracy falls on deaf ears."
Full Weekly Schedule
Coronation Street: Monday at 8.30pm, Tuesday no episode, Wednesday at 9pm, Thursday at 8.30pm, Friday at 8.30pm. Emmerdale: Monday at 8pm, Tuesday no episode, Wednesday at 8pm, Thursday at 8pm, Friday at 8pm. Both soaps air on ITV1 and are available on ITVX.
