Corrie and Emmerdale take over ITV with two-hour soap marathons this week - but fans still object

Coronation Street and Emmerdale have been subject to a huge schedule shake-up thanks to the Euro 2024 matches being shown on ITV - and fans aren’t happy.

Both ITV soaps were axed on Friday 14 June, and will remain off-air on Monday 17 June while the Austria v France game takes its space. Emmerdale will also stay off-screen as the match also takes up its usual slot as coverage.

It’s not all bad news, however, as the soaps will still be televised, and in two-hour showings - so fans won't miss out. Viewers can catch up with a double bill of both Emmerdale and Coronation Street which follow afterwards on Tuesday 18 June.

Both soaps will then air again on Wednesday 19 June and Friday 21 June.

Emmerdale

Coronation Street and Emmerdale schedule

Official channels for Coronation Street and Emmerdale updated their fans on where they can catch the soaps with a post on social media. They wrote: “Head’s up! Here’s where to find your dose of the Soaps this week!

And if you can’t wait until then, check ITVX at 7am on each morning of transmission to catch that day’s episode, but remember, this is a no spoiler zone.”

But fans are not happy - especially with Coronation Street’s Friday episode not being taken into account.

One fan wrote: “What about Fridays episode?”. Another asked: “What’s happened to Friday Corrie?”

A third despaired: “Nooooooo where’s the extra episode from Friday?!”.

Corrie characters in the Rovers

It’s a big week in Coronation Street as Toyah Battersby and Nick Tilsley continue to sneak around behind the back of Leanne Battersby - who is still being taken in by a cult.

Also Bethany Platt is tasked with writing an article in support of Corey Brent which leaves Abi Franklin horrified.

Cassie Plummer gets a new job caring for Ken Barlow - and it doesn’t get off to the best start.

Belle Dingle

Emmerdale, Matty Barton struggles to adjust to life in prison where he’s being held on remand for stabbing Samson Dingle . Back in the village, Moira Dingle takes matters into her own hands to get justice for her son.

Belle Dingle opens up to her midwife about wanting a termination and leaves Tom King in the dark about her decision.

Nicky Miligan is determined to distance himself from his parents and floats the idea of moving away with Suni Sharma . And Claudette Anderson encourages Manpreet Sharma to fight for her relationship with Charles Anderson.