Easter Soap Schedule: When Emmerdale, Corrie, and EastEnders Air This Weekend
Christmas often leaves fans of the big three soaps—Coronation Street, Emmerdale, and EastEnders—in a tizzy, but Easter runs a close second for confusion! While many of us are eagerly anticipating a traditional lamb dinner, indulging in crème eggs, and watching children unwrap Easter treats, soap enthusiasts are left wondering if and when their beloved shows will broadcast. This uncertainty is heightened after ITV preempted episodes of Coronation Street and Emmerdale this week to air live international football coverage, featuring England versus Japan at Wembley Stadium. But worry not, soap aficionados! We have you covered with comprehensive guides for each of the major soaps, ensuring you stay updated on all the drama in Weatherfield, the Yorkshire Dales, and Walford.
Coronation Street
Coronation Street will air as usual on Good Friday at 8:30pm. As is standard, there will be no episode on Saturday, but the show returns on Easter Sunday. Normal scheduling resumes on Monday at 8:30pm.
- Good Friday: 8:30pm
- Saturday 4th: No episode
- Easter Sunday: 8:30pm
- Monday 6th: 8:30pm
The Easter episodes plunge the Driscoll family into turmoil, with Ben's mind reeling after his mother, Maggie, inadvertently reveals a secret about his true parentage. While she discloses that the man Ben always believed to be his father is not his biological dad, she withholds the identity of his real father, Jim McDonald. Maggie's desperation escalates when she discovers that Ollie and Amy Barlow are spending an afternoon alone. Meanwhile, Debbie Webster is finally released from prison, but her husband Ronnie Bailey and brother Kevin Webster are alarmed when she disappears shortly after. Her scheming son, Carl Webster, locates her first, initially relieved by her freedom, but he soon reverts to his old ways, persuading Debbie to hand over a large sum of money. This time, however, Ronnie is determined to uncover the truth.
Emmerdale
Emmerdale will broadcast normally on Good Friday at 8pm. There is no episode scheduled for Saturday, but the show airs on Easter Sunday. Regular programming continues on Monday at 8pm.
- Good Friday: 8pm
- Saturday 4th: No episode
- Easter Sunday: 8pm
- Monday 6th: 8pm
Good Friday's episode is a special two-hander focusing on the beloved best friends, Paddy Kirk and Marlon Dingle, as Paddy's mental health deteriorates amid his impending court case. Marlon's own drama shows no signs of abating, as next week he witnesses a tender moment between his wife, Rhona Goskirk, and her ex, Graham Foster, who has recently reappeared. Elsewhere, Cain Dingle decides to conceal his upcoming operation from his wife, Moira Dingle, but a romantic gesture orchestrated by Liam Cavanagh encourages him to confide in her. Moira vows to face the challenges ahead together as a couple, providing Cain with a brief respite, though it may not last long.
EastEnders
EastEnders will maintain its usual transmission pattern, with no episodes airing on Good Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. The show returns to its regular schedule on Monday at 7:30pm.
- Good Friday: No episode
- Saturday 4th: No episode
- Easter Sunday: No episode
- Monday 6th: 7:30pm
When EastEnders resumes on Monday, the focus is on Jasmine Fisher's trial for the killing of her birth father, Anthony Trueman. Kat Moon is deeply conflicted about testifying, despite Richie Scott's insistence that it is necessary to counter a statement from Anthony's father, Patrick Trueman. Additionally, Nicola Mitchell and George Knight remain in a desperate state following the premature birth of their baby, Ivy, with both struggling to leave her side. This emotional storyline continues to unfold, adding to the week's intense drama.
