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items: Chris Chibnall teases his new ITV series Death at the White Hart, adapting his own novel
items: 5 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Jodie Ramsey plots against Shona Platt as the truth outs
items: Emmerdale flashback week spoilers: Day by day guide as Ray Walters's killer is finally exposed
items: The Masked Singer 2026 contestants: Who are the characters?
items: Coronation Street airs major exit in Carla Connor and Lisa Swain story in early ITVX release
items: When is Love Island: All Stars 2026? Release date and latest news
items: Emmerdale 2026 preview: 10 spoilers for the year ahead from Ray Walters death mystery and Graham Foster return
items: From EastEnders to Coronation Street: Which soap star has racked up the most appearances?
items: Chris Chibnall on his most controversial Broadchurch decision – and whether the show could ever return
items: Coronation Street 2026 preview: 10 spoilers for the year ahead from Swarla wedding bells to Jodie's secret
items: Emmerdale airs disastrous cliffhanger for blackmailed Robert Sugden in early ITVX release
items: Coronation Street favourite charged with Billy Mayhew's death amid naive decision in early ITVX release
items: After the Flood season 2 air date confirmed by ITV as disaster thriller returns after shocking twists
items: Grantchester season 10 cast: Meet the characters in ITV drama
items: Who is Jodie in Coronation Street? Identity and Platt connection revealed in ITVX release
items: Emmerdale boss teases killer cover-up story for Robert and Victoria Sugden after John's brutal death
items: Grantchester's Robson Green says Alphy's "secret" will "fracture" his relationship with Geordie
items: Emmerdale boss teases answers for Graham Foster’s full-time return - and who may never forgive him
items: Emmerdale confirms prostate cancer story for Cain Dingle – months after wife Moira survives brain tumour
items: Emmerdale schedules special flashback week to reveal Ray Walters murderer – as Paddy struggles with Bear's fate
items: Emmerdale reveals John Sugden murder twist as major character witnesses death in ITVX release
items: Corriedale overnight ratings revealed after crossover skipped early ITVX release
items: Emmerdale cast: who is leaving, returning to and joining the cast?
items: Coronation Street cast: who is leaving, returning to and joining the soap?
items: 5 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Carl Webster convinces Debbie she caused Billy Mayhew's death
items: 5 Emmerdale spoilers next week: Moira Dingle arrested for human trafficking in Celia Daniels death twist
items: Emmerdale legend makes shocking return from the dead in explosive Corriedale twist
items: 13 Corriedale questions we have following the explosive Coronation Street and Emmerdale crossover episode
items: Corriedale airs two shocking deaths for Emmerdale villain and Coronation Street favourite
items: Grantchester season 10: Release date and latest news

Chris Chibnall teases his new ITV series Death at the White Hart, adapting his own novel
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date: 2026-01-13T06:00:45.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: Netflix
subject: News
description: Chibnall spoke with us about the upcoming project as part of a wider conversation for The Radio Times Writers' Room.
encoded: Chris Chibnall may currently be promoting his new Netflix series Agatha Christie's Seven Dials, but he will previously be returning to the channel that brought us his acclaimed drama, Broadchurch. That's because Chibnall is working on a new series for ITV, Death at the White Hart, which is an adaptation of the writer's own novel that was released earlier this year. As Chibnall was speaking with us exclusively for our video interview series The Radio Times Writers' Room, in which we get to know what makes screenwriters tick, we asked the writer for an update on the new project – and how he is finding the adaptation process. "Yeah, it's interesting," he said of adapting his own prior work. "You've got different hats, really. So, you have to find the voice for the adaptation that is slightly different from the book. So yeah, we're working with a great team on that – just quite early days in adapting that. "But yeah, it's nice. It's nice because I know the world and all that kind of stuff, and then you're just doing a different job. It's very useful having done the Seven Dials adaptation first. So yeah, we’ll see." Chibnall's current series, Agatha Christie's Seven Dials, is an adaptation of Christie's 1929 novel The Seven Dials Mystery, and stars Mia McKenna-Bruce as amateur sleuth Lady Eileen 'Bundle' Brent. The synopsis for the series says: "England. 1925. At a lavish country house party, a practical joke appears to have gone horribly, murderously wrong. It will be up to the unlikeliest of sleuths – the fizzingly inquisitive Lady Eileen 'Bundle' Brent – to unravel a chilling plot that will change her life, cracking wide open the country house mystery." As part of his conversation for The Radio Times Writers' Room, Chibnall also spoke about his work on Broadchurch, Doctor Who, Torchwood and more, as well as revealing details of how he initially was developing a version of Merlin that never came to screens. Chris Chibnall's interview for The Radio Times Writers' Room w…

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5 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Jodie Ramsey plots against Shona Platt as the truth outs
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date: 2026-01-13T00:01:54.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
description: Betsy fights for Swarla, Nina is worried about Roy and Tyrone lashes out at Carl.
encoded: The drama doesn't stop in Coronation Street next week, as Shona Platt's (Julia Goulding) estranged sister Jodie Ramsey (Olivia Frances Brown) makes her mark on Weatherfield. She's seemingly adamant to drag her sibling through the mud, while Kit Green (Jacob Roberts) spills on the circumstances that he found her in on the night of the multi-vehicle pile-up. Meanwhile, as Eva Price (Catherine Tyldesley) wars with Maggie Driscoll (Pauline McLynn) over the potential sale of her Rovers share, Ben Driscoll (Aaron McCusker) takes unwell and is rushed to – straight into the direction of son Will (Lucas Hodgson Wale) and his groomer Megan Walsh (Beth Nixon). Elsewhere, there could be hope for Swarla with thanks to the late Hayley Cropper, and Carl Webster (Jonathan Howard) faces the wrath of Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall). Here's everything happening in Coronation Street between Monday 19th and Friday 23rd January 2026. 5 Coronation Street spoilers for next week 1. Ben Driscoll is close to discovering Will's disturbing secret Eva pretends to be shocked when Leanne suggests that she would like to buy Maggie out of the pub, but it doesn't take long for the mother-in-law from hell to realise what's going on. The women begin to bicker when Leanne offers £160k for her share, and Maggie takes a tumble when she falls over Leanne's bag. They're unaware that Ben is beginning to feel unwell when retrieving the beer delivery. He clutches his chest in pain and suffers heart palpitations... Meanwhile, having explained that she's going away for a while, Will wonders whether Megan is ill. They're at A&E, unaware that his dad is making his way to the hospital too. As Ben recovers, Eva and Maggie call a truce for the sake of his health, while Will implores Megan to dump Daniel as it's hurting him to see them together. She heads for dinner with him, and is warmed by his apology for coming on too strong. However, when he suggests reporting the teen to Mrs Crawshaw for harassment, she's stunned. L…

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Emmerdale flashback week spoilers: Day by day guide as Ray Walters's killer is finally exposed
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date: 2026-01-13T00:01:37.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Emmerdale
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
description: It's a big week in the Dales.
encoded: Prepare to go back in time – next week's Emmerdale is serving us not one, not two, but five flashbacks to explain the events of Ray Walters's (Joe Absolom) death. Viewers have been left in the dark about his demise ever since a pre-Corriedale peek at his body being dragged through the village. We later saw the corpse wrapped up inside of Jai Sharma's (Chris Bisson) van, apparently en route to Manchester. However, following the multi-vehicle pile-up on Connelton Lane, it seemed that Jai never reached his destination and the gruesome remains are still held in the back of the vehicle. Next week, he becomes prime suspect. But did he really kill Ray? It's a proper soapy 'whodunnit?', with a number of residents in the frame. The start of next week's episodes sees a different character in the spotlight, as we peel back the layers to their motive and movements on the night of his death. The suspects meet up, and discuss where they were... Here's a look at everything happening in Emmerdale between Monday 19th and Friday – 23rd January 2026. Emmerdale flashback week spoilers Monday 19th January (Laurel and Arthur Thomas) Following Celia's murder, Ray stands over his dead mother's body before grabbing his red sports bag and heading out of their farmhouse. Making his way to the village, he prepares to tell Laurel that they are finally free to be together. However, she's become privy to their monstrous ways, and is initially hesitant to believe that he could be capable. When he arrives at the door of Mulberry Cottage, she confronts him. Ray tries to explain that he was a victim too, and begs her for his freedom. She takes pity and allows him to leave, unaware that Arthur has resolved to make him pay for causing his mum so much distress. Nicola urges her to lure him into a trap, and Laurel is unsure whether she is the right person to serve justice. Tuesday 20th January (Rhona Goskirk) We head straight back to Celia's murder scene, and this time we see Ray grab a cloth and wipe hi…

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The Masked Singer 2026 contestants: Who are the characters?
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date: 2026-01-12T15:00:07.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
description: Who's that behind the mask?
encoded: After a thrilling premiere, we're now three weeks into the latest season of The Masked Singer, with three unmaskings already. As always celebrities are taking to the stage in complete costume to perform songs and drop clues about their concealed identities. The One Show host Alex Jones and rapper Professor Green were unmasked in the first two weeks, with Sex Pistols frontman Johnny Rotten the latest celeb to have their identity revealed. Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall, Mo Gilligan and Maya Jama will be back for another week of guessing the faces behind the masks. But who exactly are the remaining characters on stage? Read on to find out more about each of The Masked Singer 2026 characters. The Masked Singer 2026 contestants: Who are the characters? Moth Can of Worms Red Panda Conkers Arctic Fox Toastie Monkey Business Sloth Gargoyle Yak - Unmasked as Johnny Rotten Disc Jockey - Unmasked as Alex Jones Teabag - Unmasked as Professor Green Scroll on for the initial clues about this year's characters. This article will be updated regularly with the latest clues, guesses and songs as the season continues. Moth They’re a LARVA not a fighter.... it’s Moth! Songs: Week 1 - Hero by Mariah Carey Clues: "Good evening audience. Is this mic on? You’re in for a show. I’m here, and I’m ready to feed on the sweet nectar of this journey. It’s time for me to face the music." "From the wild larvae to a confident Moth, I’ve grown bigger than my wildest dreams! And between us a successful Moth-dition must have three things - Grace, Power and Presence." "In my past, I served in the West, until my time was up and I returned to my rightful field. And that place is lighting candles with some good background music, snug as a bug." "There’s nothing like flying high for an elevated performance, but what goes up must come down. Tonight, I’ll spread my wings but cover who I really am!" Items included a carrot, a candlestick and a framed picture of Ronnie Corbett. Guesses: Jessie J Molly Ringwald C…

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Coronation Street airs major exit in Carla Connor and Lisa Swain story in early ITVX release
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date: 2026-01-12T14:22:02.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Warning: Contains spoilers for Monday's episode of Coronation Street, which airs at 8.30pm on ITV1 or can be streamed now on ITVX.
encoded: Swarla fans, rejoice! Carla Connor (Alison King) and Lisa Swain (Vicky Myers) may finally get their happily ever after in Coronation Street, following the downfall of wicked Becky Swain (Amy Cudden). The two were engaged and had bought a home together when Lisa's jealous and vengeful 'dead' Becky arrived back in Manchester after years of living in Spain under a witness protection scheme. It seemed that she would stop at absolutely nothing to win her ex-wife back, including holding Carla hostage in an airing cupboard in a derelict flat. Lisa believed that she was on holiday, and eventually agreed to move away with Becky and their daughter Betsy (Sydney Martin). However, in the Emmerdale crossover episode, everything started to unravel. Kit Green (Jacob Roberts) found Carla tied and bound in a shipping counter, and the pair raced towards Hull to stop the family from leaving. A multi-vehicle pile-up ensued, Lisa almost lost her life, and Becky intended to flee. However, as she kissed goodbye to her love, Lisa snapped a pair of handcuffs on her wrist and she was finally arrested. Last week, in prison, Becky detailed her plan to bring Lisa down with her. However, in today's episode, some harsh words from Betsy forced her to realise the error of her ways. While visiting her mum, she told her that she was responsible for a lot more than just her recent demeanours - it was because of her apparent death that Betsy's boyfriend Mason died. He was desperate to discover the circumstances surrounding the incident and ended up in an altercation with his brothers, who fatally stabbed him. As a result, Betsy told her mum that she wished she was the one who had perished, and not Mason. Lisa then headed into work for an update on Becky's case following her plea hearing - she'd been sentenced to 12 years behind bars. It doesn't seem like she'll have an easy time at His Majesty's pleasure either. Fellow inmates taunted her for being an ex-copper as she gazed at a picture of Betsy on the…

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When is Love Island: All Stars 2026? Release date and latest news
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date: 2026-01-11T10:00:10.000Z
creator: Phoebe Kowhai Barnes
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
description: The new year doesn't official start until a new season of Love Island drops!
encoded: It may be cold in the UK, but you'll soon be able to enjoy the heat vicariously as new season of Love Island: All Stars prepares to kick off. With ITV teasing that the Islanders will be tying up some "loose ends", with previous Islanders returning for six weeks instead of the usual five. So, when is the new series of Love Island: All Stars set to start? Read on to find out. Is there a release date for Love Island: All Stars 2026? Following a recent delay to filming, the Love Island: All Stars launch has been cancelled until further notice. The new season was scheduled to begin on Monday, 12th January 2026 on ITV2. However, following wildfires in South Africa, production was ceased and the villa evacuated for the safety of the cast and crew. ITV is yet to provide an update on when the new release date will be. Who could be in Love Island: All Stars 2026? As there is a while yet until the show begins, the cast has not yet been confirmed but there have been plenty of rumours as to which familiar faces could be returning to our screens. Both Millie Court and Liam Reardon have been rumoured to be heading to the South African villa, which would be very awkward to say the least seeing as they only recently split. Despite appearing in All Stars last season and coming third, Curtis Richard is yet again rumoured to be joining the cast because honestly what is a series of Love Island without him at this point? Read here to see who else is rumoured to be joining the cast. Is there a trailer for Love Island: All Stars 2026? ITV recently released a teaser trailer for the new series, suggesting there is plenty of unfinished business for the Islanders... You can watch the clip below. View oEmbed on the source website Love Island All Stars returns on Monday 12th January at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX. Add Love Island All Stars to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage …

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Emmerdale 2026 preview: 10 spoilers for the year ahead from Ray Walters death mystery and Graham Foster return
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date: 2026-01-11T08:00:54.000Z
creator: Johnathon Hughes
subject: Emmerdale
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: A sneaky peek at all the big plots in store.
encoded: The new year began with a bang in Emmerdale, quite literally, as the crossover with Coronation Street led to game-changing twists and sent storylines off in directions nobody could have predicted. So far in 2026, we’ve had three murders and a resurrection from someone who died six years ago – and we’re only days into the new year! The Corriedale episode left us wondering whether life would ever be the same for the villagers, as they try to manoeuvre a very uncertain future. Read on for RadioTimes.com’s epic preview of what’s coming up in Emmerdale in the next 12 months… Emmerdale 2026 preview: 10 spoilers for the year ahead from Ray Walters death mystery and Graham Foster return 1. Who killed Ray Walters? Whodunnit resolved Everyone is glad to see the back of evil Ray Walters (Joe Absolom), but who hated the crime boss enough to actually do him in? Following the reveal of his corpse is in one of Caleb Milligan’s (Will Ash) haulage vans, news of Ray’s death spreads around the village, launching Emmerdale’s first whodunnit of 2026 – with a twist… “Many secrets will come out as the mystery surrounding Ray’s death is finally solved later this month,” confirms Laura Shaw, executive producer of Emmerdale. “Before the end of January, a special week will flashback to the night of the murder, revealing which of the multiple suspects is responsible for Ray's demise.” Who’s your money on? Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock)? Laurel Thomas (Charlotte Bellamy)? April Windsor (Amelia Flanagan)? Ross Barton (Michael Parr)? 2. Cain Dingle’s cancer hell Fans thought Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) had copped it in Corriedale when he was shot, but even though he was saved in hospital another shock was about to be delivered that changes everything for the village hard man – scans showed he has a mass that looks very worrying to the doctors, which will soon be confirmed as cancerous… “Cain is at the centre of a major prostate cancer storyline spanning across 2026,” reveals Shaw. “Adding to the Di…

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From EastEnders to Coronation Street: Which soap star has racked up the most appearances?
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date: 2026-01-09T07:00:04.000Z
creator: Ifra Khan
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: Channel 4
subject: ITV
description: Who comes up trumps as we kick off 2026, and who could move further up the top 10?
encoded: With a collective 188 years on air, and a whopping 36,181 episodes, it's no surprise that the soap stars of Coronation Street, Emmerdale, EastEnders and Hollyoaks have become household names. Let's face it, the shows air that frequently that we probably spend more time in the characters' company each week than that of our friends. It goes without saying that Corrie legend William Roache, who has played Ken Barlow since episode one on 9th December 1960 should definitely be up there with the most appearances across the board. But given the ITV soap didn't introduce a third weekly episode until 29 years later 1989, how does he compare with the EastEnders titans, who added their third episode just 9 years into the serial's run? And how do the actors compare with their co-stars? Luckily, RadioTimes.com has done some digging and has all the details. Coronation Street characters episode count With 11,771 episodes to its name, Coronation Street is the longest-running television soap opera in the world. In 2020, Roache was recognised as being the actor to have appeared the longest in one continuous role. But given his episode count has dwindled in recent years, could another character eventually pip Ken to the post? 1. William Roache as Ken Barlow, 4924 episodes since 1960 2. Helen Worth as Gail Chadwick, 4606 episodes between 1974 and 2025 3. Barbara Knox as Rita Tanner, 3983 episodes since 1964 4. Sally Dynevor as Sally Metcalfe, 3934 episodes since 1986 5. Simon Gregson as Steve McDonald, 3828 episodes since 1989 6. Michael Le Vell as Kevin Webster, 3867 episodes since 1983 7. Sue Nicholls as Audrey Roberts, 3456 episodes since 1979 8. Anne Kirkbride as Deirdre Barlow, 3346 episodes between 1972 and 2014 9. Eileen Derbyshire as Emily Bishop, 3303 episodes between 1961 and 2019 10. Thomas Ormson and Jack P Shepherd as David Platt, 3194 episodes since 1990 (Ormson - 364 episodes, Shepherd - 2820 episodes) Emmerdale characters episode count While Chris Chittell has played Po…

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Chris Chibnall on his most controversial Broadchurch decision – and whether the show could ever return
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date: 2026-01-09T06:00:16.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: Netflix
subject: News
subject: On demand
subject: Video
description: "I think that was a definite shock to people, and very controversial at the time."
encoded: Chris Chibnall, the writer behind new Agatha Christie series Seven Dials and the former showrunner of Doctor Who, is also known for creating the smash hit crime-drama Broadchurch, which aired on ITV1 between 2013 and 2017. The first run was very self-contained, so viewers were somewhat surprised when the show returned for a second and third season. However, Chibnall has always stressed that envisioned the series as a three-part story from the off. Now, speaking with us exclusively for our video interview series The Radio Times Writers' Room, in which we get to know what makes screenwriters tick, Chibnall re-affirmed this, but said that he never actually thought "we'd get past episode 2". When asked whether his plans ever change due to the success of season 1, Chibnall said they didn't at all, and that he had always planned for season 2 to follow the court case of the murderer from season 1, Joe Miller – a decision which turned out to be controversial with viewers. Chibnall said: "I think there was such an interesting response in the UK – it didn't happen anywhere else, but in the UK – to season 2, when people realised it wasn't another dead body under the cliffs." He continued: "I always pitched it as that it wasn't a place where lots of murders happened, but mainly also, I wanted to tell - because there'd been a lot of cases in the world that were sort of similar, and the thing I'd observed from reading a lot about it was that the trial process re-traumatised the victims, and that the sense of truth in the justice system was not the most important thing. "And so I wanted to look at that and go, ‘What is that? Can you keep tracking that experience of that family and also those detectives through the process of having to put the killer on trial?’ So I think that was a definite shock to people, and very controversial at the time, but it didn't change. "I was like, ‘That's the story’. And the conversation I had with ITV was very much, ‘There's not another dead body tha…

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Coronation Street 2026 preview: 10 spoilers for the year ahead from Swarla wedding bells to Jodie's secret
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date: 2026-01-08T21:30:54.000Z
creator: Johnathon Hughes
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
description: Soap boss Kate Brooks reveals the hot plots coming to Weatherfield this year.
encoded: The world’s longest-running soap opera has already made history in 2026 thanks to Coronation Street’s epic crossover with stablemate Emmerdale, but that’s just the start of a year that promises to be packed full of dramatic moments for the residents of Weatherfield. As we recover from the events of Corriedale, there's a lot to take in, but we've got everything you need to know. ITV described the crossover episode as "self-contained, but the consequences of the high-stakes drama will have repercussions for both communities and see them linked forever as familiar faces depart and exciting new characters arrive into both soaps." Well, it's certainly done that! So, get ready for RadioTimes.com’s unmissable preview of what’s in store as Corrie’s executive producer Kate Brooks talks us through the top 10 biggest storylines of the year ahead. Coronation Street 2026 preview: 10 spoilers for the year ahead from Swarla wedding bells to Jodie's secret 1. Swarla spring wedding joy - so Carla Connor and Lisa Swain WILL reunite “Now Carla Connor and Lisa Swain have dealt with Becky Swain, whose true colours have been revealed for all to see, Swarla will start to make their way back to each other. Obviously, there’s a lot to get past, but their love for each other never faltered throughout Becky’s manipulation. "They were engaged, so wedding bells are certainly ringing in the not-too-distant future, and they’ll get their happy ever after, and the chance to be free from the drama that surrounded Becky. It’s going to be a romantic spring for Carla and Lisa, which will make many people smile!" 2. Evil Theo Silverton exposed as abuse of Todd Grimshaw continues... “Theo Silverton sank to a new low when he allowed Billy Mayhew to die. Going forward, it’s a very complicated place that Todd Grimshaw finds himself in. He was ready to leave Theo after reluctantly confiding in Billy, but going into 2026, he doesn’t feel he has the strength to go through with it. "If he hadn’t spoken to Billy…

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Emmerdale airs disastrous cliffhanger for blackmailed Robert Sugden in early ITVX release
type: item
date: 2026-01-08T12:38:02.000Z
creator: Lewis Knight
subject: Emmerdale
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Spoiler warning for Thursday 8th January 202
encoded: **Warning: Contains major spoilers for the Thursday 8th January 2026 episode of Emmerdale, available now on ITVX and YouTube.** Emmerdale has left Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley) in a very tricky spot in Thursday's episode after he was blackmailed by Joe Tate (Ned Porteous). The ITV soap ended Wednesday's episode with Joe not only blackmailing Robert to hand over Butler's Farm for free to him, but also to plant evidence of Celia Daniels' modern slavery operation in the home of her innocent business partner, Moira Dingle (Natalie J Robb). Joe has managed to manipulate Robert because he secretly filmed footage of his sister Victoria Sugden (Isabel Hodgins) killing her murderous half-brother John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth) in self-defence, but then staged his death as a suicide. Robert agreed already to comply with handing the farm over, despite soulmate Aaron Dingle's (Danny Miller) anger, but was left horrified at Joe's request to try and frame Moira for Celia's crimes. View oEmbed on the source website In Thursday's episode, Robert was adamant that he would not frame Moira, but Joe's attempt to force Moira to sell her shares of the farm to the Tates led him to consider this option. Joe also dangled a sweetener of a six-figure sum for Robert's share. Robert proceeded to leave with the envelope of passports of Celia's trafficked slave workers and struggled with the weight of his dilemma, and did not come clean to Aaron either about what was troubling him. Later in the episode, Robert decided to comply with Joe's commands and was at the farmhouse ready to plant the passports. However, Moria returned home and caught a very suspicious-looking Robert, wondering why he was in her home. Has Robert been rumbled? Producer Laura Shaw said of the story: "The truth about John's death will be revealed, as Victoria's clever deception, making John's death look like suicide, will unravel. "Evil Joe Tate knows the truth and has damning video evidence which he plans to use to get what he w…

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Coronation Street favourite charged with Billy Mayhew's death amid naive decision in early ITVX release
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date: 2026-01-08T11:35:37.000Z
creator: Helen Daly
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Warning: contains spoilers for the episode of Corrie airing Thursday 8th January on ITV and ITVx.
encoded: **Warning: Contains major spoilers for the Thursday 8th January 2026 episode of Coronation Street, available now on ITVX and YouTube.** The fallout from Corriedale continued in today's Coronation Street episode, airing Thursday 8th January 2026. All eyes were on Debbie Webster (played by Sue Devaney), who was being set up by her brother, Carl (Jonathan Howard), during the fateful crash. He was drunk-driving behind the wheel of one of the cars primarily involved in the car crash, and the wily villain quickly dragged Debbie into the driver's seat while he scarpered from the scene. Debbie faced a tough interrogation in the police station in today's episode, as the investigating officer pressed hard to find out the truth of what happened. Though it seemed she had an agenda already, and whichever way she questioned, Debbie flustered as she struggled to recall her real story amid her dementia diagnosis; one thing was clear, though, she wasn't going to throw her brother under the bus. Back at Ronnie's (Vinta Morgan), the new husband and Kevin (Michael Le Vell) awaited news from Debbie's police investigation. When the phone rang, it confirmed the worst: she would be charged with death by dangerous driving. View oEmbed on the source website Back at the flat after Debbie returned, the family came to terms with the fact that her court date had been set, with Debbie's future in the balance. It was just about the worst time for Carl to arrive unannounced and ask to stay with Debbie while he got himself back on his feet after a heart attack. Kevin begged Debbie not take in the rogue, but she couldn't turn away her brother and allowed him to stay. Kevin warned, "You'll go to jail because of him." Will she? Read more: 5 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Carl Webster convinces Debbie she caused Billy Mayhew's death Coronation Street airs weeknights at 8.30pm on ITV1 and ITVX. Visit our dedicated Corrie page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add Coronation Street …

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After the Flood season 2 air date confirmed by ITV as disaster thriller returns after shocking twists
type: item
date: 2026-01-07T17:03:08.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Sophie Rundle returns to lead the cast.
encoded: ITV has revealed when we can expect After the Flood season 2 to land on our screens – and it’s soon. The second run of the disaster thriller, which will see Sophie Rundle reprise her leading role as detective Jo Marshall, will land on ITV1 and ITVX on Sunday 18th January at 9pm. Set against the backdrop of the rising threat of flooding and moorland fires, season 2 will follow Jo and her new partner DS Sam Bradley (played by Jill Halfpenny), as they try to track down a killer following the discovery of a body in bizarre circumstances. But Jo's efforts “bring her into direct conflict with powerful and influential forces within the town, ultimately drawing her into an investigation that becomes deeply personal”, the official synopsis teases. “One that will require her to operate in secret if she is to have any hope of rooting out the corruption that has blighted the town's police force – and her own family – for decades.” Alongside Rundle, additional returning cast members in season 2 include Nicholas Gleaves as Sergeant Mackie, whose corrupt ways were discovered by Jo in season 1 – only for Mackie to threaten to destroy her family’s reputation if she breathed a word. The season ended on a big cliffhanger as Jo was left debating whether to turn him in or not. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/12/After-the-Flood-ff9ee9b.jpg" width="6000" height="4002" alt="QUAY STREET PRODUCTIONS FORITV AND ITVX AFTER THE FLOOD SERIES 2 EARLY RELEASE IMAGES Pictured:SOPHIE RUNDLE as Joanna Marshall This image is under copyright of QUAY STREET PRODUCTIONS and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes in your print or online publication. This image cannot be syndicated to any other third party. Please credit ITV. For further information please contact: Patrick.smith@itv.com 07909906963" title="After the Flood" /> Philip Glenister will also be returning as Mackie’s former ally, Jack Radcliffe, while Faye McKeever will be back as Kelly Kamali. Geo…

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Grantchester season 10 cast: Meet the characters in ITV drama
type: item
date: 2026-01-07T16:30:12.000Z
creator: Radio Times Staff
subject: Drama
subject: News
subject: TV
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
description: Everything you need to know about the cast of Grantchester.
encoded: Grantchester returns to UK screens with its 10th season – and as ever, there's plenty of drama to keep you entertained. "As DI Geordie Keating (played by Robson Green) and Reverend Alphy Kottaram (Rishi Nair) continue to work together as a crime-solving duo in scenic Grantchester, they must also support each other through changing times, family struggles and personal secrets," read the official synopsis. "Alphy feels like he’s found a home, but he’s forced to confront secrets he’s kept close to his chest. Will he be able to let anyone fully in, or must he confront truths about himself first?" Speaking about the relationship between the two leads in the coming episodes, Green said that his character knows Alphy is hiding something. "There's a secret and a lie that is haemorrhaging within Alphy and that comes to the surface in season 10, which has a profound effect on their relationship and really fractures that, and really fractures the family of Grantchester, as do the crimes," he added. Grantchester confirmed to end with season 11 as cast revealed for final episodes Grantchester's Robson Green talks unexpected James Norton reunion: "It was just beautiful" Expanding on that, Nair continued: "He’s going through a lot in season 10, he has to face his past again and open up boxes that he kind of thought he had dealt with and locked away. "And so, like anybody when you're dealing with stuff like that, your relationships with the people that you know, like Geordie, are affected, but also with new people..." View Green Video on the source website Alongside Green and Nair, a number of other returning faces feature in the show's penultimate season, plus a number of new guest stars too, as is tradition. Read all about them below in our guide to the cast and characters in Grantchester. Grantchester season 10 main cast Robson Green as Geordie Keating Rishi Nair as Alphy Kotteram Kacey Ainsworth as Cathy Keating Tessa Peake-Jones as Mrs Chapman Nick Brimble as Jack Chapman Al W…

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Who is Jodie in Coronation Street? Identity and Platt connection revealed in ITVX release
type: item
date: 2026-01-07T16:04:36.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Warning: Contains spoilers for Wednesday's episode of Coronation Street, which airs at 8.30pm on ITV1 or can be streamed now on ITVX.
encoded: We now finally know the identity of Emmerdale returnee Graham Foster's (Andrew Scarborough) mystery hostage Jodie (Olivia Frances Brown) in Coronation Street. The character first appeared during the epic Corriedale crossover at the beginning of the week, following a multi-vehicle pile-up on a dark and stormy road in Connelton. A van joined the queue of traffic that was backed up along the thoroughfare due to the closure of the M62, and the sinister-looking driver – later revealed to be Graham – wasn't best pleased. He glanced backwards at a tied and bound woman in the back. Fortunately, by the end of the instalment, she managed to escape and ran off into the nearby woodland. Kit Green (Jacob Roberts) wasn't far behind and called out for her to stop, and when she turned backwards, she lost her footing and hit a tree. As he inspected cable ties around her wrists, we saw an intriguing tattoo that matched the one that Shona Platt (Julia Goulding) has on her back. Now in Hotten General, it was surely only a matter of time before the women came face-to-face. In today's episode, Shona and husband David (Jack P Shepherd) were concerned ahead of her operation. Having gone into premature labour, she needed the surgery to ensure her baby – who has a potentially cancerous mass on her neck – would survive. Fortunately, the procedure was a success and the couple gathered in the intensive care unit to watch over their little one. Shona had decided not to choose a name in case she didn't survive, but David had already thought of something. Having spoken to the doctor who had performed the op earlier in the day, David took inspiration from his surname – Harper. Outside, Jodie peered through the blinds, having first noticed Shona being wheeled through the corridors. The nurse noticed her intrigue, and asked whether she was a proud mother of one of the babies in ICU. Jodie explained she wasn't a mother, but an auntie. How will Shona react to seeing her sister, and why are they estrang…

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Emmerdale boss teases killer cover-up story for Robert and Victoria Sugden after John's brutal death
type: item
date: 2026-01-07T11:58:51.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Emmerdale
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Laura Shaw reveals all on the next twist in the storyline.
encoded: Warning: Contains spoilers for today's episode of Emmerdale which airs on ITV1 at 8pm or can be streamed now on ITVX. Series producer Laura Shaw has revealed more on an intriguing twist following the murder of John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth). The closing scenes of the soap's highly-anticipated crossover with Coronation Street revealed that the villain had been killed by his own sister Vic (Isabel Hodgins), with yesterday's episode explaining how it happened. Following a multi-vehicle pile-up, he attempted to go on the run again and had tried to silence her, but during their scuffle, she drove a syringe into his neck. Little did she realise, in the woodland, Joe Tate (Ned Porteous) was watching from afar and recording her wiping the evidence from the weapon, to make it look like John had taken his own life. The truth about John's death will be revealed, as Victoria's clever deception, making John's death look like suicide, will unravel," Shaw explains. Evil Joe Tate knows the truth and has damning video evidence which he plans to use to get what he wants from the Sugdens, potentially taking control of Butler's Farm." She also teased that her brother Robert (Ryan Hawley) could try to cover her tracks. Robert is also in the thick of it, trying to save Victoria by planting evidence." In today's episode, the family feared that it would only be a matter of time before the police came knocking on her door and arrested her for the crime. Vic was stunned to learn that Joe had only offered to take Robert to the crash site on the promise that he could take control of her share of Butler's. Joe then showed her the video, and is now planning to use it as a blackmail device. Later, Joe revealed to Robert that he was planning to frame Moira Dingle (Natalie J Robb) for Celia Daniels's (Jaye Griffiths) human trafficking opperation, and he wanted to help him get total control of the land. Will Robert go through with it? Read more: Emmerdale reveals John Sugden murder twist as major ch…

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Grantchester's Robson Green says Alphy's "secret" will "fracture" his relationship with Geordie
type: item
date: 2026-01-07T09:00:48.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: News
description: "There's a secret and a lie that is haemorrhaging within Alphy..."
encoded: Season 10 of ITV period drama Grantchester is set to test the relationship between long-serving detective Geordie Keating and new vicar Alphy Kottaram. The pair got off to a rocky start after the reverend was initially mistaken for a burglar while moving into the vicarage in season 9, which resulted in him punching Geordie square in the face. But eventually, the friction between them cooled to a simmer and then disappeared entirely – and before long, they'd settled into a rhythm that grew into a friendship. But as revealed by Robson Green when speaking to RadioTimes.com and other press ahead of season 10's UK debut, Alphy has "a secret... [that] really fractures" both his bond with Geordie and his friendships with the people around them. "When Alphy first turns up, we [Geordie and Alphy] are sat in the pub and I say, 'What's your secret, Alphy?' And he went, 'I don't have one. I'm a strait-laced guy.' "But Geordie knows there's something. There's a secret and a lie that is haemorrhaging within Alphy and that comes to the surface in season 10, which has a profound effect on their relationship and really fractures that, and really fractures the family of Grantchester, as do the crimes." Green's costar, Rishi Nair, went on to explain how that is connected to Alphy's love life. Grantchester confirmed to end with season 11 as cast revealed for final episodes Grantchester's Robson Green talks unexpected James Norton reunion: "It was just beautiful" "Since we last saw Alphy, he's kind of been playing the field a little bit, and I think what it comes down to for Alphy is that he finds it hard to be in a relationship," he said. "I think he is afraid of being in a relationship and settling down with one person because of things that have happened to him in his life. "But he does want to find someone. He confides in Geordie. He says, 'I want what you and Cathy have.' He does want that. And then eventually he meets somebody that could potentially be that for him. But it's just …

Emmerdale boss teases answers for Graham Foster’s full-time return - and who may never forgive him
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date: 2026-01-07T07:00:22.000Z
creator: Lewis Knight
subject: Emmerdale
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: The shady character made a stunning return during Corriedale.
encoded: Producer Laura Shaw has confirmed we will get answers on how Graham Foster (Andrew Scarborough) has returned to Emmerdale. The ITV soap aired a shocking return from the dead for the complicated character, who was first introduced in 2017 as the enforcer and father figure of businessman Tom Waterhouse, later revealed to be a scheming Joe Tate (Ned Porteous). In Monday’s Corriedale episode, we saw a hooded figure observe a disastrous car pile-up while keeping a mysterious woman named Jodie bound and gagged in the back of his van. The same figure was later seen standing over an unconscious Joe before returning to the van and finding Jodie had escaped. Later, the figure was shown to be Graham, and he was watching over Joe receiving treatment at Hotten General Hospital. Graham then placed a call to back out of a job for someone. Naturally, we are full of questions, but importantly, is Graham back for good? Series producer Laura Shaw confirmed: “A familiar face is returning to the village full-time! None other than Graham Foster will make a sensational comeback.” Of course, some people will be impacted more than others by Graham’s return from the dead after being apparently murdered in a high-profile whodunnit storyline in January 2020 by his girlfriend Rhona Goskirk’s (Zoe Henry) evil ex-husband Pierce Harris (Jonathan Wrather). Shaw teased: “His return will have massive repercussions for both Kim, with whom he shares a complex love and hate relationship, and Rhona, who was about to run away with him.” Of course, fans as well as the characters who Graham was close to will have a lot of questions about how he is alive, considering how violent his end seemed - and how we saw his corpse. “Graham will explain exactly what happened six years ago when he was ‘killed’,” revealed Shaw, “but the question will be whether Joe can ever forgive his father-figure for allowing him to believe he was dead.” There certainly will be no end of drama when Graham returns, but we’ll have to wa…

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Emmerdale confirms prostate cancer story for Cain Dingle – months after wife Moira survives brain tumour
type: item
date: 2026-01-07T00:00:49.000Z
creator: Helen Daly
subject: Emmerdale
subject: TV
subject: Soaps
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Corriedale brought new storylines to light.
encoded: Amid the drama of Corriedale, there was a quieter, more sombre, moment for Cain Dingle (played by Jeff Hordley). The Emmerdale favourite was caught up with the drama of the crossover episode when he went on the hunt for evil John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth). Unfortunately, while John was arguing with Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley), a shotgun was fired, and caught Cain in the midriff. Later in the episode, while Cain was recovering from the non-fatal shot, the doctor explained how they had found some cancer during the scan process. Confirming the extent of the storyline and that Cain will have prostate cancer, producer Laura Shaw told press including RadioTimes.com: "The Dingle family are set to face huge repercussions [in the aftermath of CorrieDale] and Cain is at the centre of a major prostate cancer storyline spanning across 2026. "Adding to their devastation, Moira will be arrested for human trafficking, with her arrest timed to coincide with her husband's diagnosis. Their complex marriage will be tested as they face dark times." Fans will also recall Moira (Natalie J Robb) suffered with her own terrible diagnosis in 2025. She was diagnosed with a meningioma, a non-cancerous brain tumour which affected her memory, personality changes, confusion, seizures and more. Elsewhere in Emmerdale this year, fans can expect some fallout from the unexpected return of Graham Foster (Andrew Scarborough) back from the dead. Plus, with both Bear (Joshua Richards), Ray (Joe Absolom) and John dead, there's going to be plenty of police suspicion on all the residents of Emmerdale... Read more: 5 Emmerdale spoilers next week: Moira Dingle arrested for human trafficking in Celia Daniels death twist Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7pm on ITV1. Stream on ITVX. Add Emmerdale to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guideto find out what's on. Fo…

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Emmerdale schedules special flashback week to reveal Ray Walters murderer – as Paddy struggles with Bear's fate
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date: 2026-01-06T23:59:57.000Z
creator: Lewis Knight
subject: Emmerdale
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: We will find out exactly what happened to the conflicted villain Ray Walters.
encoded: The killer of villainous Ray Walters (Joe Absolom) will be revealed on Emmerdale later this month. The ITV soap aired a dramatic first few episodes for 2026 as Ray murdered his crime boss mother Celia Daniels (Jaye Griffiths) before going on to turn up as a corpse himself in the episode preceding the big Corriedale crossover event. What exactly happened to Ray before this is a mystery, and the soap has presented several suspects as to who could have killed him – from the loved ones of exploited teens April Windsor (Amelia Flanagan) and Dylan Penders (Fred Kettle), to Ray's love interest Laurel Thomas (Charlotte Bellamy), and many more. Now, series producer Laura Shaw has confirmed that answers will be on the way regarding Ray's exit. "Following the discovery of Ray’s body, villagers' secrets will come out as the mystery surrounding Ray’s death is finally solved," revealed Shaw. "Before the end of January, a special week will flashback to the night of the murder, revealing which of the multiple suspects is responsible for Ray's demise." The promotional image released by the soap also confirms five key suspects: Paddy Kirk (Dominic Brent), Dylan's guardian and the son of Bear Wolf (Joshua Richards), who Ray had kept in modern slavery; Rhona Goskirk (Zoe Henry), April's stepmother; Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock), April's father; Laurel Thomas, Ray's girlfriend who discovered his true nature; and Ross Barton (Mike Parr), the lover of April's late mother, Donna Windsor (Verity Rushworth). Is one of these five villagers the person who killed criminal Ray? Of course, if that wasn't enough, Paddy will have to face a dark truth as he searches for answers about his missing dad, Bear. Celia previously gloated to Ray that she had killed Bear, and Ray was seen observing a lifeless Bear in a follow-up scene. Shaw notes: "While Paddy is still out searching for his missing father, the bleak truth is that Bear has been killed by the villainous Celia. "This emotional search and tragic…

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Emmerdale reveals John Sugden murder twist as major character witnesses death in ITVX release
type: item
date: 2026-01-06T13:38:02.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Emmerdale
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Warning: Contains spoilers for Tuesday's episode of Emmerdale, which airs at 7pm on ITV1 or can be streamed now on ITVX.
encoded: John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth) – one of Emmerdale's most twisted villains – was killed off in yesterday's Coronation Street crossover, Corriedale. His reign of terror may now finally be over, but there are set to be some serious repercussions in the aftermath. As viewers saw, John's husband Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) turned the tables and held him at gunpoint, instructing him to drive to Hotten Police Station and hand himself in. John wasn't prepared to give up without a fight and tried to wrestle the weapon out of his hands, taking his hands off the wheel and crashing into Corrie's Swain family. He then raced off into the woods, knocked out copper Kit Green (Jacob Roberts) and shot Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley). However, by the end of the episode, he was dead. Sister Vic (Isabel Hodgins) was stood over his body, clearly responsible for the act. Today's episode offered us some flashbacks to piece together what had happened. Vic was visited by John, who ordered her and young son Harry to flee the country with him and Aaron, and attempted to sedate them both until he had formed his plan. Vic attempted to rush away, but he grabbed her and injected the meds into her neck. Out cold, once she woke up, she made her way to the woodland to track him down. A scuffle ensued when she finally found him, and when he tried to silence her, she cut him in the neck with a syringe. Terrified of the consequences, she wiped evidence off the article and then planted it in his hand. Little did she realise, someone was watching from afar, and recording the whole ordeal – Joe Tate (Ned Porteous)! Will he use this information against her? Read more: 5 Emmerdale spoilers next week: Moira Dingle arrested for human trafficking in Celia Daniels death twist Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7pm on ITV1. Stream on ITVX. Add Emmerdale to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV …

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Corriedale overnight ratings revealed after crossover skipped early ITVX release
type: item
date: 2026-01-06T12:53:54.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Emmerdale
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: The special episode saw characters from Corrie and Emmerdale caught up in a multi-vehicle pile-up.
encoded: ITV aired its hotly-anticipated Corriedale special last night (Monday 5th January) – and now we have the overnight ratings. The special, which saw the worlds of Coronation Street and Emmerdale collide in an hour-long episode that aired on ITV1 at 8pm and wasn’t released early on ITVX or YouTube, was a huge hit with fans, averaging 4.2million viewers, and peaking with 4.7 million. That is the highest live TV ratings for a soap in over a year, and the biggest TV peak audience for a soap since 2022 (excluding Christmas Day episodes). The figures also mark the highest live TV audience for any drama across any broadcaster or streamer since Call the Midwife in February 2025, and ITV’s highest TV audience since I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! The special episode saw characters from both ITV soaps caught up in a multi-vehicle pile-up, and it was certainly a dramatic one as two characters met their ends, a soap legend received a harrowing diagnosis and a major character from Emmerdale’s past made a surprising return. In the aftermath of the episode, Emmerdale and Coronation Street will be moving to new slots in the ITV schedule, with both soaps set to air five half-hour episodes per week. Emmerdale viewers will be able to tune into the programme at 8pm, while Corrie fans will have to wait until 8.30pm to catch the drama. The change to ITV’s soap scheduling, called the soap “power hour”, launched with Corriedale last night. Speaking about the schedule change during a red carpet appearance for the launch of the special episode, Emmerdale star Chris Bisson, who plays Jai Sharma, told Leeds Live: "All the fans have been waiting for the two shows to collide and now we get it to kick off our new schedule on ITV. That 'soap power hour'." He continued: "No more moaning that they are shifting Corrie around because of the football and nobody knows when it is on – all that kind of stuff. We all know where we are up to now – 8pm to 9pm everyday of the week." Read more: Coronation St…

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Emmerdale cast: who is leaving, returning to and joining the cast?
type: item
date: 2026-01-06T11:50:01.000Z
creator: Lewis Knight
subject: Emmerdale
subject: News
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
description: All the comings and goings in the lively village in 2026.
encoded: We've finally arrived at 2026 in Emmerdale - and there have been some big changes. The year has started with a bang with the departure of Kev Townsend (Chris Coghill), while Ray Walters (Joe Absolom) stabbed his evil adopted mother Celia Daniels (Jaye Griffiths) to death to end her cycle of abuse, before being murdered himself. However, there will be more changes in the village in 2026.. Read on for your essential guide from RadioTimes.com to the latest Emmerdale cast news that you absolutely need to know. Emmerdale cast: Who is leaving, returning to and joining the cast? Emmerdale cast 2026 The full present regular cast for Emmerdale can be found below. Ryan Hawley as Robert Sugden Chris Chittell as Eric Pollard Claire King as Kim Tate Isabel Hodgins as Victoria Sugden James Hooton as Sam Dingle Ned Porteous as Joe Tate Lisa Riley as Mandy Dingle Mark Charnock as Marlon Dingle Dominic Brunt as Paddy Kirk Eden Taylor-Draper as Belle Dingle Emma Atkins as Charity Dingle Jeff Hordley as Cain Dingle Tony Audenshaw as Bob Hope Patrick Mower as Rodney Blackstock Nicola Wheeler as Nicola King Zoe Henry as Rhona Goskirk Rosie Bentham as Gabby Thomas Charlotte Bellamy as Laurel Thomas Lucy Pargeter as Chastity "Chas" Dingle Danny Miller as Aaron Dingle Nick Miles as Jimmy King Jack Downham as Noah Dingle Katie Hill as Sarah Sugden Gabrielle Dowling as Cathy Hope Alfie Clarke as Arthur Thomas Natalie J. Robb as Moira Dingle Ash Palmisciano as Matty Barton Rebecca Bakes as Angelica King Chris Bisson as Jai Sharma Joe-Warren Plant as Jacob Gallagher Luca Hoyle as Elliot Windsor Harvey Rogerson as Leo Goskirk Huey Quinn as Kyle Winchester Kai Assi as Archie Breckle Laura Norton as Kerry Wyatt Michelle Hardwick as Vanessa Woodfield Mike Parr as Ross Barton Jonny McPherson as Dr Liam Cavanagh Amelia Flanagan as April Windsor Amy Walsh as Tracy Robinson Charlie Munro Joyce as Carl Holliday Arthur Cockroft as Moses Dingle Jack Jennings as Johnny Woodfield Tilly-Rue Foster as Dotty …

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Coronation Street cast: who is leaving, returning to and joining the soap?
type: item
date: 2026-01-06T10:20:01.000Z
creator: Lewis Knight
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
description: Your essential guide to the comings and goings on the cobbles in 2026.
encoded: With twists and turns galore in soapland it can be hard to keep track of all the comings and goings in the cast of Coronation Street. We have now started 2026 in earnest, following the shocking death of Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank) during the crossover event with Emmerdale, Corriedale. RadioTimes.com is here with a handy update on which characters are leaving, joining and returning to the cobbles of Coronation Street in the coming months. So who's in? Who's out? And which rumours are true? Read on for all the latest details on cast changes. Coronation Street cast 2026 The full present regular cast for Coronation Street can be found below. William Roache as Ken Barlow Barbara Knox as Rita Sullivan Kate Ford as Tracy McDonald Sue Nicholls as Audrey Roberts Ben Price as Nick Tilsley Michael La Vell as Kevin Webster Sue Devaney as Debbie Webster Sally Dynevor as Sally Metcalfe Tina O'Brien as Sarah Barlow Simon Gregson as Steve McDonald Jack P. Shepherd as David Platt Rob Mallard as Daniel Osbourne David Neilson as Roy Cropper Jane Danson as Leanne Battersby Georgia Taylor as Toyah Habeeb Alan Halsall as Tyrone Dobbs Jimmi Harkishin as Dev Alahan Samia Longchambon as Maria Windass Andy Whyment as Kirk Sutherland Gareth Pierce as Todd Grimshaw Sam Robertson as Adam Barlow Jennie McAlpine as Fiz Dobbs Antony Cotton as Sean Tully Sam Aston as Chesney Brown Elle Mulvaney as Amy Barlow Tanisha Gorey as Asha Alahan Ryan Prescott as Ryan Connor Alison King as Carla Connor Liam McCheyne as Dylan Wilson Mikey North as Gary Windass Patti Clare as Mary Taylor Charlie Wrenshall as Liam Connor Jr. Peter Gunn as Brian Packham Cherylee Houston as Izzy Armstrong Kyran Bowes as Jack Webster Isabella Flanagan as Hope Stape Catherine Tyldesley as Eva Price William Flanagan as Joseph Brown Macy Alabi as Ruby Dobbs Joe Duttine as Tim Metcalfe Bobby Bradshaw as Jake Windass Brooke Malonie as Lily Platt Sair Khan as Alya Nazir Dolly-Rose Campbell as Gemma Winter Liam Bairstow as Alex War…

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5 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Carl Webster convinces Debbie she caused Billy Mayhew's death
type: item
date: 2026-01-06T09:00:48.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
description: Betsy visits Becky, David and Shona invite Jodie to stay and Summer struggles with her grief.
encoded: The drama never stops for the residents of Coronation Street, and in the week after the impressive Emmerdale crossover, there's still a lot to unpack. Becky Swain's (Amy Cudden) reign of terror may finally be over when furious daughter Betsy (Sydney Martin) visits her in prison, and as for Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney), she's on the wrong side of one local who blames her for Billy Mayhew's (Daniel Brocklebank) death. But will she listen to brother Carl (Jonathan Howard) and plead guilty? Elsewhere, newcomer Jodie (Olivia Frances Brown) makes herself very comfortable at the Platt residence, and Megan Walsh (Beth Nixon) fears she may be pregnant with pupil Will Driscoll's (Lucas Hodgson-Wale) baby. Here's a look at everything happening in Coronation Street next week between Monday, 12th and Friday, 16th January. 5 Coronation Street spoilers for next week 1. Betsy Swain visits Becky in prison Betsy is furious to hear that Becky intends to take Lisa down with her, and goes to visit her wicked mother in prison. She's infuriated by her behaviour and without mincing her words, tells her how she really feels. Becky is left enraged, but will she follow through with her threat? The next day, Carla goes to check on Betsy, who begs her to move back into No. 6. Can she move on from the fact Lisa seemed to be reunited with her ex-wife during her absence? 2. David and Shona Platt have a new housemate Having spent the week watching David and Shona from afar, Jodie stuns the couple by revealing she was in the same crash as they were. The newcomer is discharged from hospital but begins to suffer a panic attack, and David is concerned to hear she has nowhere to stay. Taking her home to No. 8, he introduces her to Bethany and Lily, with the latter instantly taking a liking to her. It soon becomes clear that Jodie is getting her feet firmly under the table. When David and Shona return from visiting daughter Harper, they realise she's clashed with Nick. During the altercation they find th…

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5 Emmerdale spoilers next week: Moira Dingle arrested for human trafficking in Celia Daniels death twist
type: item
date: 2026-01-06T00:01:48.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Emmerdale
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
description: Ray's death causes shockwaves around the village, and one resident is brought in for questioning...
encoded: The deaths of Celia Daniels (Jaye Griffiths) and Ray Walters (Joe Absolom) have huge repercussions for the residents of Emmerdale next week. One resident implies that Moira Dingle (Natalie J Robb) may have been in on their scheme and she's soon arrested, while Jai Sharma (Chris Bisson) is chief suspect when Ray's body is found in the back of his van. Meanwhile, Laurel Thomas (Charlotte Bellamy) and Paddy Dingle (Domitnic Brunt) struggle in the wake of recent events. Here's a look at everything happening between Monday 12th and Friday 16th January. 5 Emmerdale spoilers for next week 1. The police arrest Moira Dingle for human trafficking Police swarm the village and dart up to Butler's Farm to interview the staff, now aware that Celia and Ray were operating a modern slavery operation from a neighbouring property. Moira goes to collect Cain from hospital, while Robert and Vic try their utmost to paint her in a positive light during their interview. Sneaky Joe doesn't realise what he's done when he implies that she may not be the innocent party. When she arrives home, DS Walsh pushes her for answers over her working relationship with Celia, and a search warrant is issued. Moira doesn't stop their investigations, confident that there's nothing to hide, but as viewers know – there is! When Celia forced Bear to bury Anya in the field, she wrapped her body in one of Moira's blankets. Will they find this shocking 'evidence'? Later, Moira is carted away by the police, and Caleb helps Cain find the best lawyer possible. 2. Jai Sharma is chief suspect following the murder of Ray Walters The police also search the depot, as part of their query into the drugs pushing that Celia and Ray were involved in. They're convinced that Caleb Miligan International must have had some part to play in shifting the narcotics around. Jai, Caleb and Billy are stunned when Ray's body is found in a van, and are under pressure when the police try to work out just who might have had access to the ve…

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Emmerdale legend makes shocking return from the dead in explosive Corriedale twist
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date: 2026-01-05T20:58:28.000Z
creator: Lewis Knight
subject: Emmerdale
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: News
description: The Tate family is set to get a blast from the past in upcoming episodes.
encoded: Spoiler warning for Corriedale, which aired on Monday 5th January 2025. Emmerdale has aired an unexpected return from the dead for Graham Foster (Andrew Scarborough) during its crossover event with Coronation Street, titled Corriedale. The two ITV soaps crossed over in a dramatic special episode to kick off the newly scheduled soap power-hour on ITV1 every weekday from 8pm to 9pm. During the episode, which mostly concerned the aftermath of a huge crash that ultimately resulted in two character deaths, we were treated to some ominous glances from an unknown individual in a van. Eventually, we saw that Graham was the driver of a van containing an unknown woman who was bound as a prisoner. We also saw Graham loom over an injured Joe Tate (Ned Porteous) at both the crash site and then at Hotten General Hospital, but it's unclear if Joe will believe he really saw his former guardian, Graham. The shock return comes after Graham was seemingly killed off in 2020 in a whodunnit storyline, so how he's returned is just one of many questions we have after Corriedale. Who is Graham Foster in Emmerdale? Graham Foster is the former legal guardian of Joe Tate, the third husband of Kim Tate (Claire King), and the former boyfriend of Rhona Goskirk (Zoe Henry). Introduced to the soap in 2017, Graham was shown to be the employee and enforcer of Joe Tate before their backstory was slowly revealed further, showing him to be like a father figure to Joe, having been appointed his legal guardian by his aunt Zoe Tate during Joe's troubled years at a boarding school where Graham served as a groundsman. Joe even saved Graham from a house fire that the latter had started in his grief. We also learned that before he worked at the school, Graham had served in the military and had married a woman named Cheryl, who was pregnant with his child. However, Graham drove them in a car while drunk, and it crashed - killing Cheryl and their unborn child. After this, Graham was cared for by a former flame -…

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13 Corriedale questions we have following the explosive Coronation Street and Emmerdale crossover episode
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date: 2026-01-05T20:58:26.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Emmerdale
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: There was a lot to dissect...
encoded: **Warning: Full spoilers ahead for Corriedale.** It's been an eventful evening for soap fans, with the worlds of Coronation Street and Emmerdale combining for the first (and possibly only) time. Kicking off with a multi-vehicle pile-up, with residents from both soaps caught up in the collision, it became apparent that life would never be the same for those involved. But the stunts weren't the only things causing explosions on that dark and stormy road in Hotten – arrests were made, characters died, and one much-loved couple got engaged. There's nothing more romantic than a car crash, right? The instalment left us with more questions than answers, and there's plenty to unpack in the weeks ahead. Here's everything we need to know following that landmark episode... 13 Corriedale questions we have following the explosive Coronation Street and Emmerdale crossover episode 1. Who is the mystery woman? Amid the devastation, a van joined the queue of traffic that was backed up along the road. Driven by a mystery, hooded man (more on that later), he glanced backwards at a tied and bound woman in the back. She pleaded for help and freedom, but he ignored her. Later, when he left the vehicle, she managed to escape and headed for the woods. Running into the night, she heard Kit Green's (Jacob Roberts) voice and took her eyes off the path in front of her – causing her to face-plant a tree. He reassured her that he was a police officer, and noticed she had cable ties around her wrists. 2. How on earth is Graham Foster alive? The biggest twist of the night concerned the return of Graham Foster (Andrew Scarborough), who was Joe Tate's (Ned Porteous) legal guardian. He's also the ex-husband of Kim Tate (Claire King) and one-time boyfriend of Rhona Goskirk (Zoe Henry). Graham was killed by her ex-husband, Pierce Harris (Jonathan Wrather), in 2020. However, in Corriedale, he was the driver of the van that contained the unknown woman, but what is his connection? We also saw him stand ov…

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Corriedale airs two shocking deaths for Emmerdale villain and Coronation Street favourite
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date: 2026-01-05T20:57:56.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Emmerdale
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: The crossover has seen two major characters killed off.
encoded: Spoiler warning for Corriedale, which aired on Monday 5th January 2025. It's the end of the road for one Emmerdale villain, and a beloved Coronation Street resident - both meeting their maker during the epic Corriedale crossover episode. The devious Dales character is of course John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth), with his reign of terror coming to a dramatic conclusion following a battle with a shotgun. He's been on the run for months, having caused the deaths of two men and dragging archenemy Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) off the side of a cliff. In recent weeks John has become increasingly desperate to reunite with his hubby and eradicate brother Robert (Ryan Hawley) from his life. At Christmas he tried to poison Robert with carbon monoxide, and then aimed the gun at him. Luckily, Aaron was hot on his heels and stopped the bloodbath, convincing John that he was secretly devoted to him and was prepared to run away to France. However, when they went to leave, Aaron grabbed the weapon and held it towards John, telling him to drive to the police station and hand himself in. He complied, until they reached a dark and stormy road and tried to stop him. Taking his eyes off the road and hands off the wheel, he went smashing into the car driven by Becky Swain (Amy Cudden). In true John style, he thought he could still escape and ran off into some woodland while a series of other vehicles smashed into one another. Corrie copper Kit Green (Jacob Roberts) was aware of his wanted status and rushed in his direction, with Robert and Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) following suit. Kit was knocked out, and when Robert tried to intervene and grab the gun, Cain was shot. Yikes! John then disappeared, but he didn't get off scot-free. One of the closing shots of the episode showed his half-sister Vic (Isabel Hodgins) stood over his lifeless body, in complete disbelief at what she's done. Will she get away with the crime? Meanwhile, at Hotten General, Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce) cradled a traum…

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Grantchester season 10: Release date and latest news
type: item
date: 2026-01-05T15:00:57.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: ITV
description: Everything you need to know about the period drama's penultimate season.
encoded: While Grantchester season 10 has already aired in the US, UK fans have had to wait quite some time to be reunited with Geordie and Alphy, whose relationship is put to the test in the latest instalment. Speaking to RadioTimes.com and other press ahead of season 10's UK debut, leads Robson Green and Rishi Nair teased a "secret... [that] really fractures" both their bond and "the family of Grantchester". "When Alphy first turns up, we [Geordie and Alphy] are sat in the pub and I say, 'What's your secret, Alphy?' And he went, 'I don't have one. I'm a strait-laced guy.' "But all the way through, Geordie knows there's something. There's a secret and a lie that is haemorrhaging within Alphy and that comes to the surface in season 10, which has a profound effect on their relationship and really fractures that, and really fractures the family of Grantchester, as do the crimes." Nair went on to add some key context, discussing how that is tied to Alphy's desire to find a romantic partner that he can build a life with. "Since we last saw Alphy, he's kind of been playing the field a little bit," said Nair. "And I think what it comes down to is he finds it hard to be in a relationship. I think he is afraid of being in a relationship and settling down with one person because of things that have happened to him in his life. "He does want to find someone, and he confides in Geordie. And then eventually he meets somebody that could potentially be that for him. But as the season progresses... he’s going through a lot, he has to face his past again and open up boxes that he thought he had dealt with and locked away. "And so, like anybody when you're dealing with stuff like that, your relationships with the people that you know, like Geordie, are affected." Read more: Grantchester confirmed to end with season 11 as cast revealed for final episodes Grantchester's Robson Green talks unexpected James Norton reunion: "It was just beautiful" But what else can you expect from Grantchester se…

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