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Lucy Leeson

Why is Emmerdale on ITV on Sunday night as extended episode to air

ITV has confirmed Emmerdale will air on Sunday night (September 11), after it was taken off air on Thursday and Friday due to the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

The channel confirmed it is dedicating a Sunday night slot to Emmerdale to allow viewers to catch up. Broadcasters have replaced regular programmes with specials, tributes and extended news coverage since the Queen's death on Thursday.

Emmerdale will air at the earlier time of 6.35pm and is the hour-long Thursday, September 8 instalment. It will also replace Celebrity Lingo with RuPaul.

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Emmerdale's Friday, September 9, episode was also set to be an hour long. ITV have yet to confirm when it will air.

Gino's Italy: Like Mama Used to Make will air at 7.30pm after Emmerdale. That will be followed by Ridley at 8pm.

Outside of these three shows and the news and weather updates throughout the day, all of ITV's Sunday schedule will be dedicated to the late Queen.

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