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Sam Cook

EastEnders, Coronation Street, Emmerdale moved around schedules for football again

Bad news for soap fans, as this week’s editions of EastEnders, Coronation Street and Emmerdale have been cancelled and moved around the TV schedules once more. The news comes ahead of a series of FA Cup clashes.

The BBC will air Fulham vs Leeds United on Tuesday, February 28 with Gary Lineker at the helm. At the same time over on ITV, it’s Bristol City vs Manchester City, presented by Laura Woods.

Then on Wednesday, March 1, Manchester United will be taking on West Ham United at Old Trafford, with a kick-off time of 7.45pm. This match will be airing on both ITV and BBC.

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While fans can't watch their soaps at the normal times, they will be treated to extra episodes or hour-long specials instead. There will be an extra helping of EastEnders on Monday and Friday, while Emmerdale will air an hour-long episode on Friday. Coronation Street viewers will also be able to enjoy their Wednesday episode on Thursday instead at 8pm.

Full soap TV schedule for next week

Monday

7.30pm, BBC One - EastEnders

7.30pm, ITV - Emmerdale

8pm, ITV - Coronation Street

Tuesday

EastEnders cancelled

7pm, ITV - Emmerdale

Wednesday

All soaps cancelled

Thursday

7pm, ITV - hour-long Emmerdale

7.30pm, BBC One - EastEnders

8pm, ITV - Coronation Street

Friday

7pm, ITV - hour-long Emmerdale

7.30pm, BBC One - EastEnders

8pm, ITV - Coronation Street

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