There is another disappointing night for soap fans ahead as ITV is broadcasting Euro 2024 coverage instead of Emmerdale.
Fortunately, with television schedules all over the place, Metro.co.uk have got you covered with everything you need to know, so take a look!
To save you tuning into ITV this evening and looking forward to a trip to the Dales, we need to see what’s changed, and when you can see it on screen.
Plus, a complete guide to replacing premium soaps…
What’s changing Emmerdale on ITV1 tonight?
Tonight (June 25), after the shorter ITV Evening News, England vs Slovenia will be shown on ITV1 from 6.45pm. Kick off at 20:00, as both sides play their final Group C game from the Cologne stadium.
Note that France vs Poland also airs tonight, but on BBC One from 4.30pm, pushing EastEnders to BBC Two. .
The UEFA European Football Championship 2024 (or Euro 2024 as it is known) is held every four years, although the last one was held in 2021 due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
The first match of the group stage kicked off last Friday, June 14th – so expect plenty of noise over the next few weeks (more on that later!)
When will we see Emmerdale on our screens?
No Emmerdale until Thursday (June 27), 7.30pm.
Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy) becomes suspicious when Pollard (Chris Chittell) neglects to pay for drinks at The Hide and sends her to talk to her husband Jai (Chris Bisson).
Will she admit her involvement in the incident with Amit (Anil Goutam)?
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Elsewhere, Dawn (Olivia Bromley) and Evan return to Home Farm from the hospital, but she’s immediately paranoid about the kids seeing her baby sister, and Billy (Jay Kontzle) worries about her overprotectiveness.
Plus, there are new fears for Matty (Ash Palmisciano) when he gets a new cellmate…
Are there other distractions?
Unfortunately.
Thankfully, ITVX has followed BBC iPlayer’s lead by adding episodes to the streaming service from 7am broadcast, giving you the freedom to watch when you want.
Here is the front view…
ITV1 soap opera schedule until Friday, July 5
- Tuesday, June 25: No Emmerdale. ITV1 broadcast England vs Slovenia.
- Wednesday, June 26: No Coronation Street or Emmerdale. ITV1 broadcast Georgia vs Portugal.
- Thursday, June 27: Emmerdale airs as usual on ITV1 and ITVX.
- Friday, June 28: The soap airs as usual on ITV1 and ITVX.
- Monday, July 1: No Coronation Street or Emmerdale. ITV1 sets up Group D runners-up against Group E runners-up, followed by Portugal against third-placed Group A/B/C.
- Tuesday, July 2: No Coronation Street or Emmerdale. ITV1 aired Group E champions vs Group A/B/C/D third runners-up followed by Group D winners vs Group F runners-up.
- Wednesday, July 3: The soap airs as usual on ITV1 and ITVX.
- Thursday, July 4: Emmerdale airs as usual on ITV1 and ITVX.
- Friday, July 5: No Coronation Street or Emmerdale. ITV1 broadcast coverage of the opening and quarter-finals twice.
What was the fan reaction?
Naturally, Emmerdale viewers weren’t impressed with the change and it sparked outrage on X/Twitter in response.
‘For goodness sake I love watching emmerdale with my tea’ said one fan.
Another added: ‘Why does every game have to be broadcast? Why not just show games that involve your home country and put the rest on your sister channel? Or do what the BBC did with Eastenders and put Emmerdale & Corrie temporarily on another channel so viewers can get their usual fix?’
‘Just not enough’ was another annoyance.
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