Coronation Street and Emmerdale won't air tonight – this week's altered schedule confirmed

However, soap fans needn’t fear, as the episodes originally planned for tonight will air tomorrow (Tuesday 25th March).

An extended hour-long Emmerdale episode will hit our screens at 7pm on Tuesday, followed by an hour-long episode of Coronation Street at 8pm. Both episodes will also be available to watch on ITVX from 7am.

Killer-on-the-loose Rob Donovan (Marc Baylis) is set to cause a stir in Tuesday’s episode of Corrie as he holds his sister Carla Connor (Alison King) hostage, while Sean Tully (Antony Cotton) also plays with fire as he takes a big risk for his son, Dylan Wilson (Liam McCheyne).

Over in the Dales, Jai Sharma (Chris Bisson) steps up his search for answers over Anthony Fox's mystery disappearance, while romance brews for Sarah Sugden (Katie Hill) and newcomer Kammy (Shebz Miah).

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• Coronation Street teases chaos with three male characters - including one recast
• Coronation Street 'to kill off' beloved character after 14 years on soap
• Coronation Street legend confirms return to show after 9 years away from cobbles

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