No Coronation Street tonight due to ITV schedule change, here's when soap is next on

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Tamzin Meyer

Coronation Street won’t air tonight (Wednesday, December 17) despite it being a Wednesday, due to a huge schedule change taking place on ITV.

As we head into Christmas season, we can expect a fair few schedule shake-ups over the next fews weeks.

Here’s why the soap won’t air tonight – and it’s for a reason we’ve all come to expect.

Abi talking to Carl in Coronation Street
Corrie isn’t on tonight (Credit: ITV)

Coronation Street won’t air tonight due to schedule shake-up

Coronation Street usually airs on Wednesdays but tonight will be an exception. The ITV soap won’t air this evening (Wednesday, December 17).

This is because, the EFL Carabao Cup will air from 7.30pm. This live match will see Newcastle United take on Fulham, with a kick-off time of 8.15pm.

This of course means that Corrie won’t have time to air. The missed episode instead aired last night (Tuesday, December 16).

Coronation Street will now next show on Friday, December 19 at 8pm-9pm.

Megan and Will in bed in Coronation Street
Megan and Will are almost caught together (Credit: ITV)

What to expect from Friday’s episode of Coronation Street

Birthday balloons are blown up, but things take a very wrong turn for Will Driscoll. Ben and Eva offer birthday wishes while insisting they were far too busy to plan anything – harsh.

Putting on a brave smile, Will heads out and bumps into Megan, who reminds him he’s officially 16. One risky move later, a hotel key card is slipped into her hand. While Ben, Eva and Ollie secretly prep a party, Maggie’s calls go unanswered as Will declares his love and Megan leads him upstairs.

Trouble brews when Steve mentions spotting Will at the Chariot Square – and moments later, a furious knock at the door reveals Ben.

Elsewhere, Sally’s festive breakfast ends in chaos when Joanie’s party invite is swiftly banned. Expect fury, Fiz’s arrival and a dramatic Christmas tree takedown.

Meanwhile, James panics over a drunken message to Carl Webster, especially in case Abi clocks it first. Uh-oh.

And finally, Dee-Dee’s left disappointed when James fails to show for dinner. Where is he? And, can he make amends with his sister?

Read more: 8 huge things to expect from Coronation Street this Christmas