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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 20: Patsy Kensit attends a dinner hosted by The London Standard and Damian Hurley to celebrate London Fashion Week February 2026 at Decimo at The Standard, London on February 20, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Ge

Patsy Kensit to return to Emmerdale after two decades

Patsy Kensit will return to Emmerdale after two decades to reprise her role as Sadie King.

Chris Coghill as Emmerdale's Kev Townsend

Emmerdale welcomes back Chris Coghill as Kev Townsend

Actor Chris Coghill has said he is "really pleased" to be returning to Emmerdale as his character brings "unfinished business and drama" to the village.

Soaps • 02 Apr

Riley says Strictly dancer Robin Windsor lost his glow

Emmerdale actress Lisa Riley said her Strictly Come Dancing professional partner Robin Windsor's "glow had gone" after he was dropped from the show, an inquest has heard.

Television • 11 Feb

Adolescence, The Traitors among 2026 TV Choice winners

Adolescence, The Traitors and Gavin & Stacey were among the winners at the 2026 TV Choice Awards.

Television • 03 Feb

Emmerdale reveals major storylines for 2026

A prostate cancer diagnosis, human trafficking, and the return of an old character who will make a "sensational comeback" are among the storylines planned for ITV soap Emmerdale this year.

Soaps • 07 Jan

The worlds of two major soaps collide in a catastrophic, life-changing one-hour special

Corriedale crossover leaves soap fans reeling

A devastating road crash pulled Coronation Street and Emmerdale residents into a shared night of chaos, close calls and split-second decisions.

Soaps • 06 Jan

16th December 2025
Corriedale Red Carpet at The National Science and Media Museum, Bradford.
Pictured Julia Goulding
Picture Gerard Binks

Corriedale star felt like Lara Croft after 'big stunt'

Soap star Julia Goulding has said a "big stunt" they filmed for the Coronation Street and Emmerdale crossover episode left her feeling like fictional adventurer Lara Croft.

Television • 05 Jan

Christmas Soap Sizzlers - Corrie, EastEnders, Emmerdale

From Weatherfield to Walford to the Dales, Christmas week is set to bring big reveals, messy family rows and the kind of cliffhangers that do not wait for the turkey to go cold.

Soaps • 22 Dec 25

Still image from a crossover episode between Coronation Street and Emmerdale, called Corriedale

Corriedale trailer confirms additional characters

The trailer for the special crossover episode of Coronation Street and Emmerdale, called Corriedale, has confirmed additional characters.

Television • 16 Dec 25

Emmerdale star 'in love with life again' after Strictly

Former Emmerdale actor Lewis Cope has said his Strictly professional dancer Katya Jones has helped him "fall in love with life again" after their shock elimination on Sunday.

Television • 09 Dec 25

Joshua Richards as Bear in the ITV1 soap Emmerdale, which is to focus on the issue of modern slavery in a special episode. Photo: Mark Bruce/ITV/PA Wire

Emmerdale to feature special episode on modern slavery

Emmerdale is to focus on the issue of modern slavery in a special standalone episode.

Soaps • 08 Nov 25

Katya Jones and Lewis Cope performing on Strictly Come Dancing

Lewis Cope tops Strictly leaderboard during Icon Week

Former Emmerdale actor Lewis Cope has topped the Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard as Johnny Cash during Icon Week.

Television • 26 Oct 25

Emmerdale announces three special standalone episodes

Emmerdale will air three special standalone episodes featuring key storylines this autumn.

Soaps • 14 Oct 25

England's players and coaching staff celebrate winning the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 final f

Emmerdale to celebrate Lionesses' Euro 2025 win

The characters of Emmerdale are to celebrate England's Women's Euro 2025 win in a special scene.

Soaps • 28 Jul 25

Emmerdale star John Middleton to join cast of Hollyoaks

Actor John Middleton, known for his long-running role as vicar Ashley Thomas on Emmerdale, is to join the cast of Hollyoaks as a series regular, it has been announced.

Soaps • 14 Jul 25

EastEnders celebrated its 40th anniversary in February

Soap fans to vote as awards shortlist announced

Fans will have the chance to vote for the Best Exit of a soap opera star as the full list of nominees for the Inside Soap Awards has been revealed.

Soaps • 08 Jul 25

Former EastEnders star Joe Absolom joins Emmerdale cast

Former EastEnders actor Joe Absolom is to join the cast of Emmerdale.

Soaps • 31 May 25

The scenes involving Paddy (Dominic Brunt) will air next month

Emmerdale's Paddy Kirk to be victim of dog attack

Emmerdale character Paddy Kirk will be taken to hospital after a dog attack as part of a new storyline that will also see actress Jaye Griffiths joining the ITV soap.

Soaps • 26 May 25

The hour-long crossover episode will air in January 2026

Coronation Street and Emmerdale plan crossover episode

ITV is to air its first ever crossover between Coronation Street and Emmerdale, with fans able to vote for the characters they would like to see meet and interact.

Television • 13 May 25

(L-R) Jonny McPherson as Liam Cavanagh and Oliver Farnworth as John Sugden in this week's Emmerdale

Emmerdale fans to see inside the mind of John Sugden

New Emmerdale episodes will give audiences a look inside the "mysterious" mind of John Sugden, revealing who the character really is.

Soaps • 07 Apr 25

Peter Kay is due to play Dublin's 3Arena this July

Peter Kay and Lisa Riley reconnect after lookalike jibe

Peter Kay and Emmerdale actress Lisa Riley got together at the most recent night of the comedian's tour after he compared a heckler he kicked out of a previous show to the soap star.

Entertainment • 10 Mar 25

Natalie Ann Jamieson as Amy Barton - "I was just an emotional wreck. And then I'm supposed to be dead. At this point, I just was doing the worst dead acting ever" Screengrab: Emmerdale/ITV

Emmerdale star 'an emotional wreck' over death scene

Emmerdale star Natalie Ann Jamieson has said she had to repeat filming her death scenes due to crying and being an "emotional wreck".

Soaps • 21 Feb 25

Tony Audenshaw's late wife Ruth was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2015 and when she died at the age of 43 in April 2017, she left a message asking him to run for charity if he ever did the London Marathon again Photos: Press Association

Emmerdale star to fulfil late wife's marathon wish

Emmerdale star Tony Audenshaw will fulfil his wife's dying wish by running the TCS London Marathon on Sunday 27 April to raise money to develop a new diagnostic test for pancreatic cancer that could save thousands of lives.

Television • 12 Feb 25

Coronation Street and Emmerdale will be changed to half-hour episodes from January 2026

Coronation Street, Emmerdale schedules to be cut back

ITV is to cut down its soap schedule by an hour a week, with Coronation Street and Emmerdale to be changed to half-hour instalments, the broadcaster has announced.

Soaps • 04 Feb 25

Actor Kelvin Fletcher shares four young children with his wife Liz

Emmerdale star says he knows family farm is 'valued'

Former Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher has said he knows the work on his small family farm is "valued" and he takes "great pride" in producing food.

Television • 28 Dec 24