Emmerdale and Coronation Street stars ‘fear they will be axed from soaps amid the COVID-19 crisis’

Emmerdale became the first British soap to resume filming as it began a ‘phased return’ on Wednesday, ITV revealed on Thursday. And The Sun have reported that some stars from the soap and Coronation Street are concerned that they will be dropped from the show due to the coronavirus crisis. A celebrity agent speaking to … Read more

Emmerdale becomes the first British soap to resume filming with a ‘phased return’

Broadcasters have detailed how they’re gearing up to restart the UK’s TV industry once the coronavirus lockdown is lifted. In a 15-page plan, networks such as Sky, the BBC, ITV, ITN, Channel 4 and Channel 5, have explained how they’ll get the cameras rolling in the near future, with sets enforcing rules such as bringing your own cutlery … Read more

Emmerdale and Coronation Street ‘to resume filming in early JUNE’

Emmerdale and Coronation Street are reportedly set to resume filming in early June after production was halted amid the coronavirus pandemic. Sources have confirmed bosses have put together a plan for the cast to return to set next month and film with the use of clever camera angles to ensure stars are adhering to social … Read more

Emmerdale fans notice blunder as schedule shake-up means it’s STILL Easter

‘It didn’t take Jesus that long to rise from the grave’: Emmerdale fans notice blunder as schedule shake-up means it’s STILL Easter on the show By Rebecca Davison for MailOnline Published: 13:43 BST, 30 April 2020 | Updated: 14:35 BST, 30 April 2020 Emmerdale fans couldn’t help but notice a blunder on the show on … Read more

Emmerdale star Michelle Hardwick confirms she is pregnant and expecting a baby with wife Kate Brooks

Emmerdale star Michelle Hardwick confirms she is pregnant and expecting a baby with wife Kate Brooks in October By Katie Storey For Mailonline Published: 20:55 BST, 21 April 2020 | Updated: 21:04 BST, 21 April 2020 Emmerdale star Michelle Hardwick has confirmed she is pregnant.  The actress, 44, who plays Vanessa Woodfield in the ITV … Read more

Coronation Street and Emmerdale actors will be paid for three months despite production being halted

Coronation Street and Emmerdale actors will receive full pay for three months despite production stopping on the soaps due to the coronavirus pandemic. Stars of the ITV soaps have come to an agreement with bosses, 16 days after filming was shut down on the shows.  Cast members receive an annual salary, with bonuses for the … Read more

Former Emmerdale star John Bowe, 70, ‘nearly died’ from coronavirus

Former Emmerdale star John Bowe, 70, reveals he ‘nearly died’ from coronavirus as he urges the UK to ‘beware the selfishness of the masses’ and stay home By Kate Thomas for MailOnline Published: 13:16 BST, 6 April 2020 | Updated: 13:33 BST, 6 April 2020 Former Emmerdale actor John Bowe has revealed her ‘nearly died’ … Read more

Emmerdale will now air just three episodes a week

Emmerdale will start airing just three episodes a week from March 30, it was announced on Monday. ITV confirmed the further cut to ensure they have enough episodes of both Emmerdale and Coronation Street, which have suspended filming, to air ‘until at least the early summer.’ It was previously announced that Emmerdale would air five … Read more