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Metro
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
ITV responds to claims that Coronation Street and Emmerdale will merge
ITV has responded to the claims Coronation Street and Emmerdale are going to merge. Recently, rumours and comments started to circulate that both soaps could potentially work together. It was suggested that this could happen in Salford to cut production costs, but this will not be happening. The response from the channel comes after former Director of Television Peter Fincham suggested that Emmerdale could move from Yorkshire. He said that the soap would still be set there, but made in Manchester. 'You've got Coronation Street being made in Manchester, Emmerdale in Leeds', he said on the podcast Insiders: The TV Podcast with TV producer Jimmy Mulville. 'Could you imagine, rather like the daytime daytime consolidation, that ITV will decide to have them both made in the same place under one umbrella? Big savings. It could be made in Manchester and Salford, which is a bigger hub for ITV.' Responding to these claims, a spokesperson for ITV cleared everything up and told Metro: 'ITV has no plans to merge the productions of Coronation Street and Emmerdale. 'Both are uniquely set in Manchester and Leeds, and that production model will continue for the long term. It's pure speculation to say otherwise.' Coronation Street and Emmerdale will crossover next year, for one episode. It was announced earlier this year that both serial dramas will air in what has been dubbed as a 'power hour' from 8pm, Monday to Friday. Ultimately it means that both shows will lose a half an hour episode per week. More Trending This event is the first time that soap worlds have collided in an official capacity – though we have seen small crossovers for Children in Need and to highlight climate change in the past. Want to be the first to hear shocking EastEnders spoilers? Who's leaving Coronation Street? The latest gossip from Emmerdale? Join 10,000 soaps fans on Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community and get access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. Simply click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can see when we've just dropped the latest spoilers! Producers have confirmed that the episode will be marked in 'spectacular style', with production teams from Leeds and Trafford working together to achieve an 'ambitious' stunt' that will have 'everlasting consequences' for the communities of Weatherfield and Emmerdale. An 'ingenious' way of merging the two has been devised by those behind the scenes, although it's understood that the characters will then return to their respective environments after the ep. View More » Forever linked together, familiar faces will depart while some fresh new faces will arrive in both soaps. MORE: TV soap star Chris Robinson dies aged 86 MORE: Watching Blu reject Alima, it's obvious Love Island has failed Black women – again MORE: Coronation Street legends who played iconic duo reunite in new snap
North Wales Chronicle
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Emmerdale and Coronation Street face major changes
Peter Fincham was the former Director of Television at ITV before Kevin Lygo took over. Fincham has suggested that, due to budget concerns at ITV, Emmerdale could move filming away from Yorkshire and merge production with Coronation Street in Manchester. The ex-ITV boss has predicted that following the recent announcement of daytime changes at the broadcaster, it's likely executives are looking at similar measures for the two soaps. It's the question on everyone's minds... Is Robert back for good? Read more here: Discussing the soaps on The TV Podcast, Fincham said: "You've got Coronation Street being made in Manchester, Emmerdale in Leeds. 'Could you imagine, rather like the daytime consolidation, that ITV will decide to have them both made in the same place under one umbrella? Big savings. 'You still keep Emmerdale set in Yorkshire, but it could be made in Manchester and Salford, which is a bigger hub for ITV. 'I don't think that's inconceivable — it might be being planned as we speak." Emmerdale is currently made in north Leeds, while Coronation Street is mostly filmed in MediaCity in Salford. As the ex-ITV boss adds: "The new hub for Coronation Street in Salford, it cost many, many millions of pounds and it was better facilities for all the people who worked on it in the old place in the middle of Manchester." Recommended Reading: ITV unveils major changes to GMB, Lorraine and Loose Women Emmerdale star breaks silence on return after 6 years and fans 'can't believe it' Tracy Beaker star Dani Harmer reveals she nearly landed this iconic Emmerdale role An ITV spokesperson said: "ITV has no plans to merge the productions of Coronation Street and Emmerdale. "Both are uniquely set in Manchester and Leeds and that production model will continue for the long term. "It's pure speculation to say otherwise." The change follows news that ITV is making major changes to its daytime scheduling in 2026. The overhaul will see Good Morning Britain (GMB) extended by half an hour from January 2026, while Lorraine Kelly's morning talk show will be reduced to 30 minutes for 30 weeks of the year.
Leader Live
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Emmerdale and Coronation Street face major changes
Peter Fincham was the former Director of Television at ITV before Kevin Lygo took over. Fincham has suggested that, due to budget concerns at ITV, Emmerdale could move filming away from Yorkshire and merge production with Coronation Street in Manchester. The ex-ITV boss has predicted that following the recent announcement of daytime changes at the broadcaster, it's likely executives are looking at similar measures for the two soaps. It's the question on everyone's minds... Is Robert back for good? Read more here: Discussing the soaps on The TV Podcast, Fincham said: "You've got Coronation Street being made in Manchester, Emmerdale in Leeds. 'Could you imagine, rather like the daytime consolidation, that ITV will decide to have them both made in the same place under one umbrella? Big savings. 'You still keep Emmerdale set in Yorkshire, but it could be made in Manchester and Salford, which is a bigger hub for ITV. 'I don't think that's inconceivable — it might be being planned as we speak." Emmerdale is currently made in north Leeds, while Coronation Street is mostly filmed in MediaCity in Salford. As the ex-ITV boss adds: "The new hub for Coronation Street in Salford, it cost many, many millions of pounds and it was better facilities for all the people who worked on it in the old place in the middle of Manchester." Recommended Reading: ITV unveils major changes to GMB, Lorraine and Loose Women Emmerdale star breaks silence on return after 6 years and fans 'can't believe it' Tracy Beaker star Dani Harmer reveals she nearly landed this iconic Emmerdale role An ITV spokesperson said: "ITV has no plans to merge the productions of Coronation Street and Emmerdale. "Both are uniquely set in Manchester and Leeds and that production model will continue for the long term. "It's pure speculation to say otherwise." The change follows news that ITV is making major changes to its daytime scheduling in 2026. The overhaul will see Good Morning Britain (GMB) extended by half an hour from January 2026, while Lorraine Kelly's morning talk show will be reduced to 30 minutes for 30 weeks of the year.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Emmerdale could 'move' to Manchester as ex ITV boss warns of major budget cuts
An ex-ITV boss has warned that soaps Emmerdale and Coronation Street could face major changes amid budget cuts. Peter Fincham was the former Director of Television at ITV before Kevin Lygo took over. Fincham has suggested that, due to budget concerns at ITV, Emmerdale could move filming away from Yorkshire and merge production with Coronation Street in Manchester. The ex-ITV boss has predicted that following the recent announcement of daytime changes at the broadcaster, it's likely executives are looking at similar measures for the two soaps. It's the question on everyone's minds... Is Robert back for good? Read more here: — Emmerdale (@emmerdale) June 9, 2025 Discussing the soaps on The TV Podcast, Fincham said: "You've got Coronation Street being made in Manchester, Emmerdale in Leeds. 'Could you imagine, rather like the daytime consolidation, that ITV will decide to have them both made in the same place under one umbrella? Big savings. 'You still keep Emmerdale set in Yorkshire, but it could be made in Manchester and Salford, which is a bigger hub for ITV. 'I don't think that's inconceivable — it might be being planned as we speak." Emmerdale is currently made in north Leeds, while Coronation Street is mostly filmed in MediaCity in Salford. As the ex-ITV boss adds: "The new hub for Coronation Street in Salford, it cost many, many millions of pounds and it was better facilities for all the people who worked on it in the old place in the middle of Manchester." Recommended Reading: ITV unveils major changes to GMB, Lorraine and Loose Women Emmerdale star breaks silence on return after 6 years and fans 'can't believe it' Tracy Beaker star Dani Harmer reveals she nearly landed this iconic Emmerdale role The change follows news that ITV is making major changes to its daytime scheduling in 2026. The overhaul will see Good Morning Britain (GMB) extended by half an hour from January 2026, while Lorraine Kelly's morning talk show will be reduced to 30 minutes for 30 weeks of the year. ITV has been approached for a comment.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Emmerdale and Coronation Street facing major changes to cut costs, ex-soap boss warns
EMMERDALE could soon be filmed outside Yorkshire for the first time as part of a production merger with Coronation Street, according the one the ITV1 soap's former bosses. Peter Fincham, the channel's Director of Television before current boss Kevin Lygo, has revealed he believes that the soap could soon be moving to Manchester. Advertisement 10 Emmerdale could soon be filmed outside Yorkshire for the first time - pictured the Woolpack Credit: Rex 10 The soap could move as part of a production merger with Coronation Street Credit: PA He's predicted that the recent devastating cuts to daytime television, and the loss of hundreds of jobs, would lead to executives looking at similar measures with their two biggest soaps, which are made in locations just 50 miles apart. Talking on The TV Podcast, Peter said: 'You've got Coronation Street being made in Manchester, Emmerdale in Leeds. 'Big savings' 'Could you imagine, rather like the daytime consolidation, that ITV will decide to have them both made in the same place under one umbrella? Big savings. 'You still keep Emmerdale set in Yorkshire, but it could be made in Manchester and Salford, which is a bigger hub for ITV. I don't think that's inconceivable — it might be being planned as we speak.' Advertisement Read More on TV Merging the two shows in any way once seemed unthinkable, but recently ITV announced that it would air an episode next year where the soaps would have a joint storyline. The news came around the same time ITV announced a merger of production between Currently, Emmerdale is made just north of Leeds while Coronation Street is largely filmed at MediaCity in Salford, having previously been at the Granada Studios in Manchester for decades. Peter continued: 'The new hub for Coronation Street in Salford, it cost many, many millions of pounds and it was better facilities for all the people who worked on it in the old place in the middle of Manchester.' Advertisement Most read in TV Exclusive A spokesperson for ITV hit back at Peter's suggestion of a soap filming merge: 'ITV has no plans to merge the productions of Coronation Street and Emmerdale. 'Both are uniquely set in Manchester and Leeds, and that production model will continue for the long term. It's pure speculation to say otherwise.' ITV Daytime Shake-Up: Major Changes to Lorraine and Loose Women Revealed The reality star is set to come face to face with ex-boyfriend Advertisement 10 Ella Rae Wise was all smiles as she stepped out to film for The Only Way Is Essex in Portugal Credit: Objective Media Group/RAW IMAGE LTD 10 Sophie Kasaei looked cosy with boyfriend Jordan Brook Credit: Objective Media Group/RAW IMAGE LTD 10 Chloe Meadows sipped on a drink Credit: Objective Media Group/RAW IMAGE LTD 10 Roman Hackett and Sammy Root enjoy a ball game Credit: Objective Media Group/RAW IMAGE LTD Advertisement 10 Junaid Ahmed stepped out hand in hand with boyfriend Joe Blackman Credit: Objective Media Group/RAW IMAGE LTD While the last series saw Ella and Dan become 'official' ahead of her stint on Celebrity Big Brother, it was revealed in April the two had split 'amicably'. But that will be put to the test as the cast were seen gathering poolside in the Algarve. Joining Ella were Roman Hackett and Sammy Root who enjoyed a ball game, as Chloe Meadows sipped on a drink. Advertisement Sophie Kasaei looked cosy with boyfriend Jordan Brook while Junaid Ahmed stepped out hand in hand with boyfriend Joe Blackman. Others including Elma Pazar, Harry Derbridge, Amber Turner, Dani Imbert and Amy Childs are also on the trip. SHERI'S DRAMA A SAFE BET A first look at the new series, which will air on BBC One and iPlayer, sees the duo as the show's Matty and Leanne, dressed for their job at a gambling mecca in Liverpool. Advertisement 10 Michael Socha and Sheridan Smith After discovering that they have both been robbing from the business, the pair are on a terrifying collision course. For the five-parter, the actors will be joined by House Of The Dragon's Barry Sloane, Dope Girls' Geraldine James, Extraordinary's Shaun Mason and The Power Of Parker star Louis Emerick in the high-stakes, high-energy series. DEATH Valley is set to return for a second series. Advertisement The BBC murder mystery comedy drama, which stars The first series is currently airing on BBC One on Sunday evenings. RICHARD: MY PAST SO RACY BEING a man of the cloth doesn't mean that Reverend Richard Coles has forgotten all about his rock 'n' roll past in the Eighties. If anything, the I'm A Celebrity star is still haunted by the bad decisions from his youth as a member of band The Communards. Advertisement 10 Rev Richard Coles is still haunted by the bad decisions from his youth as a member of band The Communards Credit: Rex Richard told Rylan on his How To Be In Love podcast: 'After the band reached its highest point, and we were taking a break, that was when sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll came together for me, and I went to Ibiza. 'There was one summer I went with a bunch of people, and we l took ecstasy, and acid, everything really, and got barred from Avis car rental for life because we got through a lot of vehicles. 'Then I bought a speed boat, and I don't know where it is, but I did buy a speed boat.' Advertisement RACE TO FINALE HOTS UP THE contestants have now been whittled down to four pairs for the the tense finale of Now 10 Race Across The World finalists: Melvyn and Brian, Caroline and Tom, Elizabeth and Letitia and Fin and Sioned But just because things are hotting up, and requiring more physical energy than ever, it doesn't mean the show's oldest ever contestants, brothers Melvyn and Brian, are going to struggle. Advertisement Melvyn joked: 'I'm 66 but that doesn't mean I can't do a parachute jump or a bungee jump! 'The wife wouldn't be happy, but that doesn't mean I can't do it – don't think you're too old to do stuff. I'm proud of what we have done.' Brian added: 'We knew going into the race it would be tough and we would probably be out of our comfort zone. 'But, it's no surprise to me, I always knew that we could do it.' Advertisement
