ITV's Lorraine swapped its usual filming location in the London studios for a trip to Yorkshire on Wednesday. The morning programme was live in Emmerdale's Woolpack pub on October 12 to celebrate 50 years of the soap opera, which first broadcast on our screens in October 1972.
Viewers who tuned in were able to get a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse at the filming studios, including the wardrobe and make-up departments. There were also some sneak peek clips of the Emmerdale crew setting up the village to film the big storm.
As well as getting to pull a pint behind the iconic bar and reveal what the Woolpack toilets really look like, Lorraine Kelly interviewed four of the show's cast members. Dean Andrews, who plays Will Taylor; Daisy Campbell who plays Amelia Spencer; Nicola Wheeler, who plays Nicola King and Chris Bisson who plays Jai Sharma all joined Wednesday's programme to talk about their time on Emmerdale and the upcoming storylines.
Excitement has been building amongst fans ahead of the landmark anniversary, which officially falls on October 16 and will see an hour-long episode air on ITV, and viewers praised the special edition of Lorraine on social media. Others added that they couldn't wait to watch the upcoming Emmerdale episodes, which will see the storm wreak havoc on the village.
Laura said: "Loved the #emmerdale special on #lorraine today, cannot wait for the upcoming episodes!" Mike added: "Good episode #lorraine @arwen_campbell @ChrisBisson @Deanoandrews @nicola_wheeler @emmerdale #Emmerdale the storm looks great a few landmarks of the village will go like the telephone box and the bus shelter but what else."
Lee Mcgwyre posted: "#emmerdale 50th on @reallorraine was epic...should be good on sunday!!! Congratulations to the team." Declan tweeted: "Great to see @reallorraine at the set of #Emmerdale I’m looking forward to watching such an explosive storyline. Happy Birthday @emmerdale."
Amy also shared: "Absolutely loving this special show celebrating 50 years of #Emmerdale. Some fantastic memories looking back at all the storylines. Still so pleased I finally got to visit the village earlier this year too. #Lorraine."
Lorraine airs weekdays on ITV and ITV Hub from 9am - you can catch up on today's episode on the ITV Hub. Emmerdale airs weeknights from 7.30pm and a special hour-long episode will air on Sunday, October 16.
