Emmerdale axed tonight as ITV reveals major schedule change for Easter Monday

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Emmerdale isn't on tonight after ITV announced a major schedule shakeup for Easter Monday.

Emmerdale fans are sure to be left disappointed this evening as the usual Monday night airing of the popular soap opera is axed by ITV. The broadcaster has made some changes to its schedule tonight (Easter Monday) as viewers are treated to showings of Coronation Street and Celebrity Big Brother. The Manchester-based soap will air at its usual time of 8pm, while fans of the newest series of the star-studded version of Big Brother will be able to catch all the action from 9pm.

This comes as fans eagerly await the results of a triple eviction this week ahead of the finale. Happy Easter! 🐣 To celebrate, Mark Charnock has taken on the Emmerdale Expert. 🄳 How many questions can you get right? #Emmerdale #Easter pic.



twitter.com/YQbJqCND2w — Emmerdale (@emmerdale) April 20, 2025 Extended episode of Emmerdale to air this week after ITV schedule change However, Emmerdale fans will not be completely neglected with the broadcaster airing an extended episode on Tuesday, despite it usually airing for only half an hour. This special version of the ITV show will last from 7pm until 8pm, and be followed by Bradley & Barney Walsh: Breaking Dad.

Teasing the newest episode, the synopsis on ITVX reads: "Victoria makes a plan, Ruby suspects that Caleb is keeping secrets, and Charity catches Sarah out." Recommended Reading: When will EastEnders be on tonight after BBC announces scheduling shakeup? 'Excited' Emmerdale star hints at 'big' storyline on the way that's 'top-secret' Emmerdale legend leaves ITV soap opera after 16 years in major double exit Axed Emmerdale star takes cryptic 'swipe' at ITV bosses over soap exit The BBC has also made a number of changes to its schedule this evening, with EastEnders airing at the earlier time of 6:50pm, instead of the usual 7:30pm. The episode will then be followed by the broadcast of Disney's live-action Dumbo film from 7:20pm until 9pm.

From 9pm until 10pm, the latest episode of Paddy and Chris: Road Tripping will be aired to audiences..