June 17th 2024.
I can't help but wonder if Peter will decide to wear his David Beckham costume again. It's that time of year when the schedules for our favorite soaps, Coronation Street, Emmerdale, and EastEnders, get thrown into disarray to make room for the UEFA European Football Championship 2024, which will be broadcasted on both ITV and BBC. For those of us who are not so familiar with football, this event is also known as Euro 2024.
Of course, the big question is whether or not Weatherfield County will qualify for the championship. And let's hope that cheating Tommy Orpington doesn't join the team, because that would definitely pique our interest. This event tends to divide the fans, with some at war with each other over who deserves to take over the coveted time slot.
Usually, the championship happens every four years, but due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the last one was held in 2021. The group stages kicked off last Friday, June 14th, and we can expect our visits to soapland to be disrupted until the final game in Berlin on Sunday, July 14th. Unfortunately, schedule information is only available for the next two weeks, but we do know that there will be a total of 51 matches.
But don't worry, we've got you covered with a look ahead at when you can tune in. Let's start with ITV1, where there will be no Coronation Street or Emmerdale tonight, Monday, June 17th, because they will be airing the Australia vs. France game instead. To make up for it, an hour-long episode of Emmerdale will be broadcasted tomorrow, and on Tuesday night, we'll get to visit the cobbles.
More disruptions will follow on Thursday, June 20th, when Emmerdale will be replaced by the Spain vs. Italy game. This will give Joel Deering some time to think about his next move as he continues to evade justice for the murder of Lauren Bolton. There will also be no Emmerdale on Tuesday, June 25th, and no soaps at all on Wednesday, June 26th, but everything will return to normal for the rest of the week. And if you're an early riser, you can tune in to ITVX from 7am each morning.
Now, let's talk about BBC One and EastEnders. Luckily, BBC Two will be stepping in to help out by becoming a temporary home for the residents of Albert Square during select episodes throughout the tournament. This means that on Tuesday, June 18th, Wednesday, June 19th, Thursday, June 20th, Tuesday, June 25th, and Wednesday, June 26th, you'll have to switch channels to keep up with your favorite show.
There will be no episode of EastEnders on Monday, June 24th, but there will be an irregular Friday night episode on the 28th. And don't forget, you can also catch up on BBC iPlayer from 6am each morning. Now, let's take a look at the schedule for BBC One. On Monday, June 17th, EastEnders will air as usual, followed by Portugal vs. Czech Republic. On Tuesday, June 18th, EastEnders will be on BBC Two, and BBC One will air the game between Scotland and Switzerland. The same goes for Wednesday, June 19th, with EastEnders on BBC Two and BBC One airing the Denmark vs. England game. On Thursday, June 20th, there will be no EastEnders, as BBC Two will air the game between Ukraine and Belgium. And finally, on Friday, June 21st, there will be no EastEnders as usual.
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Now, let's address the question of whether or not any other soaps will be affected by the Euros coverage. The answer is no, you're in the clear! Last week, Casualty was moved to BBC Two, but now it's back on BBC One for the second installment of their new boxset, "Storm Damage." So, if you want to catch up on what's happening with Cam's dilemma in the ED or see Iain plunge into the deep end, literally, you can tune in whenever you want, as the show is dropped earlier in the day on BBC iPlayer.
And don't worry, none of the other soaps, such as Hollyoaks or Neighbours, will be affected. If you have any soap or TV stories, videos, or pictures, we would love to hear from you. You can email us at the provided email address. And don't forget to leave a comment below to join the community and stay updated on all things soap on our homepage.
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