FA Cup Causes Major ITV Schedule Shake-Up: Big Changes in Primetime Shows
ITV has announced a major schedule shake-up due to the FA Cup, causing beloved shows to be replaced or moved to different time slots. The new crime drama, “After the Flood”, is one of the shows being affected.
Major ITV Schedule Shake-Up due to FA Cup
Since the series, starring Happy Valley’s Sophie Rundle, landed on ITV earlier this month, it has stuck to its prescribed timing of 9pm on Wednesdays.
Fan Backlash and Schedule Changes
The six-parter has received plenty of backlash from viewers who branded the plot ‘unrealistic’. However, next week, “After The Flood” will air on Friday at the same time due to the FA Cup competition.
Disappointing Changes for Coronation Street and Emmerdale Fans
Coronation Street fans will also be disappointed to learn that the hit soap will be axed from its regular Wednesday slot of 8pm due to the football event, where Aston Villa will go head-to-head with Chelsea. On the same evening, Emmerdale will also be displaced, with a new starting time of 7pm instead of its usual 7:30 pm slot.
Schedule Changes for ITV News, Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure, and The Chase
The beloved soap will be followed by the ITV News and then Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure, which has been moved from Monday to Wednesday at 11:05pm. Also losing its Wednesday time slot is the Preston show, which has now been moved to Monday at 10:45pm on ITV1. The Chase fans are also in for a shock as the spin-off series Beat The Chasers – Celebrity Special has been axed from the Friday programming schedule. It is unclear whether the episode will be aired the following week.
Reason Behind ITV Schedule Shake-Ups
The FA Cup competition is the reason behind the recent schedule shakeups. Emmerdale will air on a different day, and After the Flood will air on a Friday due to this sports event.
In conclusion, ITV’s major schedule shake-up, all due to the FA Cup competition, has resulted in significant changes to the timing and days on which well-loved series air. Fans of these shows may need to keep an eye on the new timings to ensure they don’t miss out on the latest episodes.