Coronation Street and Emmerdale are back on ITV tonight (Sunday, August 9) after a schedule shake-up caused by live football coverage.
Why were the soaps off air?
On Friday, August 7, Coronation Street and Emmerdale were replaced by the EFL Cup Live, featuring Middlesbrough v Wrexham with kick-off at 8pm. The football aired from 7:30pm to past 10pm, meaning no episodes were shown that night, nor were early releases available on ITVX.
What are tonight's air times?
Tonight, Coronation Street airs an hour earlier than usual at 7:30pm, with Emmerdale following at 7:00pm. Regular scheduling resumes Monday to Friday, with Corrie at 8:30pm and Emmerdale at 8pm on ITV, also available from 7am on ITVX.
What happens in tonight's episode?
Tonight's episode sees Sarah Platt struggle in prison as a tough-looking inmate glares at her, before Bethany Platt visits her mum and is shocked by her bruised face. Meanwhile, Tim Metcalfe panics when Sally returns home early from holiday after he hosted a party with estranged cousin Richie. Things worsen when Richie's wife throws him out and he asks to stay, leading to a murder twist later in the week. Elsewhere, Alya Nazir has a stressful shift at Speed Daal, and Idris Nazir reminds her his offer to buy her share of the restaurant still stands.
