ITV has announced a major schedule change for Coronation Street this week, with the Friday episode cancelled due to FA Cup coverage. The soap will not air on Friday, February 4, as ITV broadcasts the fourth-round match between Manchester United and Middlesbrough.
To compensate, ITV will air an hour-long episode on Tuesday and two half-hour episodes on Wednesday. Monday's schedule remains unchanged, with two half-hour episodes at 7:30pm and 8:30pm. Normal scheduling is expected to resume the following week.
This week's storylines include teacher Daniel Osbourne's feud with student Max Turner reaching a climax, and policeman Craig Tinker risking his career to cover for girlfriend Faye Windass. Hope's bad behaviour also continues to challenge mum Fizz Stape.
Fans have previously expressed frustration over football interruptions, with one tweeting: "FA cup on instead of Corrie? For god sake." Another wrote: "No corrie tonight because of FA cup #FACupOut."
