SOAP fans are in for a summer of chaos with a scheduling shake-up wreaking havoc on TV listings.
Telly buffs are set to be deprived of their nightly drama fix due to the upcoming Euros tournament and a looming General Election.
The Euros tournament is set to cause chaos for the nation’s soaps[/caption] Corrie’s Roy Cropper and Lauren Bolton storyline is coming to a conclusion[/caption] Emmerdale and the Woolpack will see a change of time slot on STV[/caption] Adam Woodyatt and his EastEnders co-stars will be on air at a different time[/caption]Coronation Street viewers are on the edge of their seats after Roy Cropper was banged up for the murder of teen Lauren Bolton.
The Cobbles usually airs three times a week but the soap is on the box every night next week for the conclusion of the explosive storyline.
However viewers can expect disruption in the coming weeks with the show pulled off air – among other dates – on Monday 17 June for Austria v France.
Meanwhile on STV, Emmerdale faces timeslot mayhem, with the Yorkshire drama airing every weeknight.
The Dales soap recently signed a Waterloo Road villain for a major new role – and it’s bad news for the Dingles.
The fictional Woolpack boozer may be showing England v Slovenia on Tuesday 25 June but viewers at home could miss their soap fix.
EastEnders airs four times a week and the Albert Square soap is heating up.
It comes as Walford’s Anna Knight was left terrified after becoming a victim of a violent crime
However with several matches on the BBC its place in the telly magazine is guaranteed to change.
This includes two games on the Beeb on Wednesday 19 June – Croatia v Albania kicks off at 5pm and is followed by Scotland v Switzerland.
STV has exclusive live coverage of the opening match between hosts Germany and Scotland in Munich on June 14.
STV Managing Director of Broadcast Bobby Hain said: “We’re thrilled that STV is home to some of the most exciting matches of Euro 2024.
“This includes the all-important opener between Scotland and Germany on 14 June.
“With a fantastic lineup of presenters and commentators, supported by the STV News team reporting live from Germany, STV will be keeping viewers across Scotland fully up to date with all of the action.”