IT’S certainly not unusual for soap fans to be left disappointed when ITV prioritises broadcasting a football match or an awards show.
And this week, fans of will need to double-check their TV guides as there has been yet another scheduling shake-up.
Why is Coronation Street not on as normal this week?
Fans of Corrie will know that they can usually tune in to the latest from the Rovers Return Inn every weeknight from 8:30pm.
Although, this week that classic routine will change as there will be no episode airing on Thursday, October 22.
This is because will be streaming from 8pm to 10.05pm – directly clashing with the runtime of both and Coronation Street.
The annual award ceremony honours the achievements of “unsung heroes” across the United Kingdom, with the soaps making way for the event to air.
Will Coronation Street air on Sunday?
ITV bosses have ensured fans of the soap won’t be left disappointed.
In order to recompense the episode lost on Thursday night, there has been an episode scheduled at a later point in the week.
A “catch-up” episode of Coronation Street will go live on Sunday, October 25 at 8:30pm.
This means viewers will still get to see five new episodes of the world’s longest running TV soap opera this week, just with slightly altered slots.
When is Coronation Street on this week?
Listed below is the complete, updated Coronation Street TV schedule for the week commencing Monday, October 19:
- Monday, October 19: 8:30pm – 9pm (ITV1)
- Tuesday, October 20: 8:30pm – 9pm (ITV1)
- Wednesday, October 21: 8:30pm – 9pm (ITV1)
- Thursday, October 22: NO EPISODE (The Pride of Britain Awards airs from 8:00pm to 10:05pm)
- Friday, October 23: 8:30pm – 9pm (ITV1)
- Saturday, October 24: NO EPISODE
- Sunday, October 25: Make-up episode (ITV1)
