Not some good news to share with EastEnders fans as they face massive scheduling chaos this week, as the BBC forces a sudden, dramatic shake-up. The popular soap changes its usual routine to unleash a surprise double bill tonight.
And we know that Viewers must switch channels to catch all the intense Walford drama while major sporting events take over the usual TV slots. Keep scrolling to learn more.
EastEnders Faces Schedule Change
Because of a massive international tournament, soap fans will see disruptions to evening television schedules across major networks this week. For now we know that a big programming shake-up has hit the BBC soap grid tonight because of live coverage of the Ivory Coast versus Norway football match on Tuesday.
However, the channel bosses have made sure that fans still get four episodes this week. Well, this happens as they confirmed an unexpected double bill stating tonight at half past seven. We also know that the annual Wimbledon tennis tournament will take place on the main channel. Hence, the remaining weekly visits to Albert Square will move entirely over to BBC Two.
Elsewhere, digital viewers can also easily bypass these changes. And it’s because every episode will drop on the streaming app at 7 each morning. Well, the new timeslots have heavy dramatic material, especially a big showdown where Bea Pollard’s toxic manipulation will finally be exposed.
Also, London Pride celebrations will also take centre stage on Thursday with a special musical performance by drag star La Voix at the local pub.
ITV Soaps Cancelled
The football tournament also creates chaos over at rival network ITV. It has completely wiped out the evening soap block from tonight’s television lineup. And this sudden cancellation has frustrated dedicated viewers who were just getting used to a newly introduced format consisting of shorter, consecutive half-hour segments.
Hence, it has stalled a massive storyline across multiple shows. Well, this broadcast delay holds up a crucial courtroom plot in Weatherfield. And a vulnerable young person prepares to take the stand to testify against an abuser.
Meanwhile, Emmerdale fans will also face the dramatic fallout from a shocking paternal identity reveal, which could shatter a family after Kev Townsend revealed a massive secret to Lewis Barton.
Also, industry representatives have advised tracking daily television guides as shifting sports commitments guarantee unpredictable evening changes for the foreseeable future. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates keep following Soap Opera Daily.