Topic signal in United Kingdom
Updated Aug 12, 2026
itv soap schedule changes
ITV made sudden schedule changes affecting popular soaps Coronation Street and Emmerdale, prompting viewers to seek explanations.
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- United Kingdom
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- Aug 12, 2026
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- 5K+
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- 1,000%
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ITV made sudden schedule changes affecting popular soaps Coronation Street and Emmerdale, prompting viewers to seek explanations.
ITV abruptly changed its regular broadcasting schedule by taking Coronation Street and Emmerdale off the air for a night, which caused confusion and complaints among soap opera fans. Major news outlets like Liverpool Echo, Manchester Evening News, Radio Times, and Daily Star covered the story, noting fan reactions and celebrity gossip related to the soaps.
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