Emmerdale to air at an earlier time tonight – here’s when you can catch it

Emmerdale schedules have changed tonight – with the soap being on earlier than usual due to the Pride of Britain awards.

It usually airs at 7.30pm on ITV but it’s always good to double-check because sometimes schedules change for football matches or other major events.

Tonight, for example, fans can get their Dales fix at 7pm, instead of 7.30pm.

Emmerdale schedule change tonight

Emmerdale has been pushed forward half an hour for the Thursday hour-long special.

This is due to the Mirror’s Pride of Britain Awards starting at 8. The special event, which looks back at the achievements of members of the UK, took place on Tuesday night but will be able to watch on TV tonight.

The schedule shake-up will only affect the soap tonight, with normal viewings resuming next week.

Emmerdale runs Monday to Thursday, with an hour long episode on Thursdays.

Can’t make that time? Don’t worry, all Emmerdale episodes are available on ITVX from 7am each morning of their release. You can get your Dingle fix from the morning.

But what do we have to look forward to tonight?

Here’s a quick recap of Wednesday’s (October 23) episode…

Emmerdale recap

Yesterday, Belle was arrested after she angrily confronted Tom. She thought he sent her the funeral flowers as a threat. She was accused of breaking her bail conditions.

In response, DS Foy issued a stark warning – leave Tom alone, or else.

After relaying what had happened to Charity, her cousin told her what we’re all thinking: “Cut him off. Don’t give him the oxygen.”

Back at home, she went to Zak’s graveside and chatted to her dad while wearing his outsized shirt. “I didn’t know how much I needed you dad,” she told him as they exchanged words, her face full of trauma and hurt.

But tonight we discover whether the voices in Belle’s head are more real than she realises…

Elsewhere, Caleb tries to make amends to a still-frosty Ruby. He offers her a trip to see Nicky and Suni. If she heads off, will Caleb get on okay alone?

And, with Tina hounding her over the phone, Mandy attempts to bury her head in the sand. It’s clear that Mandy can only keep Tina under wraps for so long…