- A Soap First
For the first time ever, Coronation Street and Emmerdale will unite in a special one-off crossover episode to launch ITV1 and STV’s new soap schedule in January 2026. - One Hour. Two Worlds. Endless Drama.
Expect an ambitious, high-stakes storyline that brings both communities together for one explosive night—complete with stunts, surprises, and lasting consequences. - Back to Back, Every Evening
Following the special, Emmerdale will air at 8pm and Coronation Street at 8.30pm, with new 30-minute episodes Monday to Friday on ITV1 and STV. Episodes also stream from 7am on ITVX and STV Player. - You Get to Choose
Fans will soon be invited to vote for which two characters—one from each soap—they’d like to see share a scene. Voting launches next month on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. - Soap Powerhouse
With a combined weekly reach of over 8 million viewers and 124 million streams already in 2025, ITV’s soaps continue to dominate British TV drama.
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