Another week, another Emmerdale schedule change as the staple of the week night ITV schedule is taken off air again tonight (Friday March 6). It also hasn’t been released on ITVX, so when is it back?
The soap schedule can be messed around. It’s usually due to sport or one-off shows. And even now we’ve got the ‘soap power hour’, Emmerdale and Coronation Street are still not immune to changes. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered here so you know when you can watch Emmerdale next.
Is Emmerdale on tonight?
Emmerdale is not on on Friday March 6 and neither is Coronation Street. The two soaps usually air at 8pm and 8.30pm, but they are not on at all tonight.
As there are no episodes tonight, it means no ITVX early release either. Both are usually on the streaming site and YouTube at 7am.
It’s because of rugby – there is a Six Nations match which sees Ireland play Wales. Kick-off is at 8.10pm and the build-up coverage starts at 7.20pm on ITV.
What happens in Emmerdale next week?
So it will be Monday March 9 before we go back to the Dales. It will be on at the usual time of 8pm then.
It’s a big week for Cain as he struggles with the corner Joe Tate has backed him into. After another talking to from Sarah, a reality check during a trip to the toilet and advice from Liam, Cain gives in and goes to visit Moira.
He tells her about his cancer and then shatters her world when he reveals the truth about the farm and Joe’s blackmail. Moira assures Cain his health comes first and then summons Kim to the prison. What will happen during their showdown?
Elsewhere, Graham still really wants Rhona and he once again makes a move for her. He asks her to meet him at 12.30pm or else he will leave her alone forever. Will Rhona turn up?
Neither are aware that Lydia has overheard their moment and reports straight back to Kim. Kim tries to pretend she’s not bothered, but in reality it’s clear she is. Will she confess how she really feels?
Also, Laurel finally reveals the truth about Arthur as he confesses what he did to Gabby. And, Kerry and Jai try to fly under the radar, but Nicola is suspicious.
ITV rolled out a brand new schedule for the soaps in January 2026, dubbed the soap power hour. Emmerdale continues to air five nights a week, with episodes still available on ITVX from 7am, but it has moved to a later 8pm slot instead of 7.30pm.
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