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ITV's Managing Director of Continuing Drama, John Whiston, said that with Coronation Street "bursting at the seams with fantastic story and character, the new format gives the show a brilliant new canvas on which to shine"
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Corrie moving to hour-long episodes in ITV shake-up

ITV has announced that Coronation Street will move to hour-long episodes and Emmerdale will change its transmission time from March 2022 as part of a schedule shake-up involving the network's news and soaps.

Soaps • 24 Jan 22

Soap stars Kris Mochrie and Max Parker are engaged, image via Kris Mochrie/Instagram

Emmerdale star Max Parker engaged to on-screen brother

Emmerdale star Max Parker has announced he is engaged to his on-screen brother Kris Mochrie.

Soaps • 23 Jan 22

Could Olwen be the solution to Sash's problems?

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Soaps • 17 Jan 22

New character set to stir things up on Emmerdale

Producers of UK soap Emmerdale have announced the arrival of a new character who is set to liven things up in the fictional Yorkshire village.

Television • 12 Jan 22

The family's countryside move has been captured as part of a new BBC One programme Kelvin's Big Farming Adventure, a six-part series that begins on 17 January

Former Emmerdale star becomes a farmer in real life

Ex-Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher has said farming has "ignited" something inside him after starting a new life in the country.

Soaps • 11 Jan 22

Will Carol figure out what Louis is up to on Fair City?

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Soaps • 10 Jan 22

Soap spoilers: The MUST see moments this week

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Soaps • 03 Jan 22

Soap spoilers: The MUST see moments this New Year's

There's plenty of drama coming up in Soapland this New Year's! We've got the lowdown on what's happening in Fair City, EastEnders, Coronation Street, Emmerdale and Ros na Rún.

Soaps • 27 Dec 21

Third baby on the way for Kelvin Fletcher

Former Strictly champion Kelvin Fletcher and his wife Liz have announced that they are expecting their third child.

Television • 21 Dec 21

See what's coming up in your favourite soaps this Christmas!

Soap spoilers: The MUST see moments this Christmas

Christmas never runs smoothly in Soapland! We've got the lowdown on what's happening this festive season in Fair City, EastEnders, Coronation Street, Emmerdale and Ros na Rún.

Soaps • 21 Dec 21

Emmerdale actress Eden Taylor-Draper says Belle Dingle will be in real danger next week

Belle and Kyle in real danger on Emmerdale

Belle and Kyle are in real danger when they become stranded alone in the forest overnight in scenes set to air on Emmerdale next week.

Soaps • 20 Dec 21

Emmerdale actress Anna Nightingale announces birth of second baby, image via Anna Nightingale/Instagram

Emmerdale star Nightingale welcomes second baby

Emmerdale star Anna Nightingale has announced the birth of her second child.

Television • 14 Dec 21

The stage is set for a showdown on Fair City

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Soaps • 06 Dec 21

How much is Lucy in the frame on Fair City?

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Soaps • 29 Nov 21

Danny Miller - "It's been a massive part of my life"

Danny Miller announces Emmerdale exit

Emmerdale star Danny Miller has announced that he is leaving the ITV soap, 13 years after he made his debut as Aaron Dingle.

Soaps • 17 Nov 21

Lucy's therapy session takes an unexpected turn on Fair City this week

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Soaps • 15 Nov 21

It's not all smiles with Lucy for long...

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Soaps • 08 Nov 21

It's not all smiles for long on Fair City!

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Soaps • 01 Nov 21

Tommy is incensed on Fair City this week

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Soaps • 25 Oct 21

Will Priya make it out of the burning maze alive? / Image: @emmerdale on INstagram

Emmerdale's first-look at Priya heading into maze fire

Emmerdale has released a first-look image of Priya Sharma heading into a maze which has caught fire as "survival week" continues in the soap.

Soaps • 21 Oct 21

Emmerdale set for a week of thrills and spills during survival week

Director says Emmerdale stunt beats Mission Impossible

A director of Emmerdale has said fans will be "scared", "shocked" and will "hopefully be misled" by the show's upcoming week of stunts, drama and potential character deaths, saying it will top Mission Impossible in the process.

Soaps • 18 Oct 21

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Soaps • 18 Oct 21

There's danger ahead for the Emmerdale villagers in next week's dramatic episodes

Emmerdale set for thrills and spills for Survival Week

Emmerdale is set for some shocking thrills and spills next week as the villagers take part in a survival challenge, and not everyone will make it out alive.

Soaps • 16 Oct 21

British soaps and continuing dramas teaming up to highlight issue of climate change

First-ever soap crossover to highlight climate change

For the first time in British television history, the country's soaps and continuing dramas have joined forces to highlight the issue of climate change.

Television • 12 Oct 21

Zak and Tommy reel when Sash discovers their secret on Fair City

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Soaps • 04 Oct 21