Coronation Street and Emmerdale spoilers follow.
Coronation Street and Emmerdale are both back on our screens tonight – but it won’t be long until there’s another scheduling change keeping fans on their toes.
Both soaps have faced major disruption over the summer as they’ve repeatedly made way for live coverage of FIFA World Cup matches and other sporting events – and it’s not over yet…
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Newly released schedules for the week commencing Monday 24 August have now revealed the next change on the way.
Corrie and Emmerdale both go off air on Tuesday 25 August as ITV1 is airing the EFL Carabao Cup match between Nottingham Forest and Leeds United from 7.30pm.
The shows air in their usual slots across the rest of the week. It’s yet to be officially confirmed whether ITV1 will make up for the missing episodes elsewhere in the schedules.
Last night, the two soaps were also off air for football amid some huge summer storylines.
Emmerdale’s Charity Dingle is currently facing an uncertain future after deciding to take the blame for the death of evil Dr Todd, who was shoved over by Sarah Sugden in a heated argument that went wrong.
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In tonight’s episode, Charity faces more tough questioning from the police, who accuse her of withholding vital evidence.
Over on Coronation Street, life at home is about to change for Tim and Sally Metcalfe following the shocking news that Tim’s cousin Richie has been charged with his wife’s murder.
The Metcalfes will be welcoming Richie’s daughter Lucy Parkinson into their home on a short-term emergency foster placement. But with Lucy so troubled, will she bring further turmoil to their door?
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Young actor Anya Dewin has taken on the role of Lucy for this dramatic storyline.
Posting on Instagram this week, she said: “I still can’t quite believe I get to say this, but I’m so grateful to be joining the cast of Coronation Street!
“This has been such a blessing, working alongside the most beautiful people, and getting to live out a dream I’ve had for so long. Some dreams really come true, don’t they? There’s a new girl on the cobbles…”
Coronation Street airs on weeknights at 8.30pm on ITV1 and streams on ITVX.
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