Why is Emmerdale not on tonight? ITV schedule for soap as EFL Cup football broadcast on channel

FRIDAY night is traditionally a staple evening for Emmerdale fans. It offers a chance to wind down for the weekend with the latest drama from the Yorkshire Dales. But tonight (August 7), viewers tuning into ITV1 will notice a glaring omission from the TV guide. The soap has been pulled from the evening schedule, leaving...