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ITV Streams Emmerdale and Coronation Street on YouTube From 7AM

ITV is extending same-day streaming to YouTube ahead of its January rollout of a 30-minute 'soap power hour' and an hour-long crossover special.

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Overview

  • Full episodes of Emmerdale and Coronation Street now stream on YouTube at 7AM UK time on the day of their ITV1 broadcast.
  • The YouTube launch complements ITV’s existing 7AM drops on its ITVX streaming service that began in October 2024.
  • In January 2026, both soaps will shift to a back-to-back 'soap power hour' on ITV1 featuring 30-minute episodes of Emmerdale at 8PM and Coronation Street at 8:30PM.
  • An hour-long special linking the two shows is confirmed for January 2026 as part of the new schedule.
  • ITV’s Managing Director of Media and Entertainment Kevin Lygo said the changes are driven by viewer research and aim to offer more choice through streaming-friendly formats.