When is Emmerdale on this Christmas? ITV soap episode schedule in full

Christmas is usually a time to relax, have fun, eat what you want, wear what you feel most comfortable in and enjoy yourselves. But for the Royal Family, protocols don't take a break during the festive period and they still have many style rules to follow.

Royal Carols: Together At Christmas viewers have gushed over Kate Middleton’s musical skills in light of The Duchess of Cambridge, 39, playing the piano alongside Tom Walker as he sang his Christmas song, For Those Who Can't Be Here. The festive episode aired on ITV tonight, Friday 24 December, and featured performances from Leona Lewis, Ellie Goulding and a performance of To The Day – a composition created for the service by poet and writer Lemn Sissay – as well as Kate.

Cast your mind back to December 2010 - it was a simpler time where the words Brexit and Coronavirus weren't yet invented - can you even imagine? Prince William and Kate Middleton had just announced their engagement, David Cameron was Prime Minister, One Direction had finished third behind Matt Cardle and Rebecca Ferguson on X Factor and Kara Tointon had won Strictly Come Dancing with boyfriend Artem Chigvintsev.

There’s no denying it, EastEnders at Christmas always brings the drama, as the BBC soap takes centre stage in the festive TV schedule. Back in the day you just knew that if Peggy Mitchell said something along the lines of ‘I just want everything to be perfect…’ then things were sure to take a turn for the worse, generally because her sons Phil or Grant would have a festive meltdown.

We’re used to watching them on our TV screens over the Christmas period, as their characters take centre stage in explosive episodes of ITV and BBC soaps Emmerdale, Coronation Street and EastEnders. But while their soap alter-egos are no doubt going to be part of some big drama, luckily for the actors and actresses who play them, it’s a totally different story behind the scenes.

Emmerdale fans were left disgusted on Wednesday's episode as murderer Meena Jutla targeted a drunk Liam Cavanagh in chilling scenes. During the latest instalment, Meena claimed she was pregnant to love interest Billy Fletcher after he dumped her for his ex Dawn Taylor.

Emmerdale fans think they have predicted murderer Meena Jutla's next victim as Chloe Harris on the ITV soap after she accidentally got involved in her crimes. During Tuesday's episode, Noah Dingle accidentally stumbled upon Meena's keepsake box, which has all of her murder victims' items in it, while cleaning her room at the B&B.

Emmerdale has recast the role of Dawn Taylor’s young son Lucas, with actor Noah Ryan Aspinall taking over the role.

Emmerdale star Charley Webb has shared some of her current beauty recommendations, and we’re taking notes. The 33 year old, who plays Debbie Dingle in the ITV soap, took to Instagram Stories this week to share some of her Christmas gifting picks in partnership with Lookfantastic.

Emmerdale fans think they have "worked out" a chilling new twist on the ITV soap after it released its explosive Christmas trailer over the weekend. During the clip, which also sees Manpreet Sharma confront her "dangerous" and "lying" sister Meena Jutla, it shows the devastating fire that will rip through the Woolpack pub in upcoming scenes.

Emmerdale fans already know that it’s going to be an explosive and dangerous Christmas in the Dales, with murderer Meena Jutla (Paige Sandhu) on the loose and The Woolpack bursting into flames. But it doesn’t look like it’s going to be smooth-sailing for the village residents following the festivities in the New Year, either, as soap favourite Belle Dingle (Eden Taylor Draper) and young Kyle Wyatt (Huey Quinn) soon find themselves in grave danger.

Good Morning Britain's episodes between Christmas and New Year have been cancelled amid fears of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. ITV bosses are said to have made the call after concerns among staff and presenters about the pandemic continued to mount.The pre-Christmas episodes of the ITV news show will go ahead, but presenters are said to have been asked to do their own hair and makeup for the show.

Emmerdale stars Paige Sandhu and Rebecca Sarker have teased that the Christmas episode of the soap is set to be 'explosive.' Rebecca, who plays Manpreet Jutla on the soap, said viewers could interpret that in 'literally or figuratively' but promised lots of action is to come over the festive period.

Emmerdale viewers have been praying for murderer Meena Jutla’s (Paige Sandhu) downfall for the past few months. But Meena, who has been on a killing spree since she arrived in the village last year, appears to be going under the radar, with even the soap’s police following the wrong leads and missing vital clues.

Emmerdale fans were left stunned on Tuesday's episode as Kerry Wyatt and Al Chapman flirted in unexpected scenes. During the latest instalment, Al confessed to deliberately making a mistake with the Christmas lunch promotion at The Woolpack, which entitled diners to a free bottle of Champagne, rather than the single glass that Marlon Dingle had intended.

Emmerdale is set to air explosive scenes on Christmas Day as the Woolpack is consumed by a devastating fire. During our exclusive chat and festive photoshoot, Paige Sandhu – who plays resident serial killer Meena Jutla – revealed that the catastrophe was just as exciting behind the scenes as it will be on-screen.

Emmerdale fans have been watching Meena Jutla's (played by Paige Sandhu) story unfold on the ITV soap with bated breath ever since her evil streak reared its head with the murder of Leanna Cavanagh (Mimi Slinger). Since then, Paige has been at the centre of Emmerdale's action along with her on-screen sister Rebecca Sarker – who plays Manpreet Sharma.

Emmerdale stars Paige Sandhu and Rebecca Sarker have been at the heart of one of the most thrilling soap storylines of 2021, as murderer Meena Jutla and her sister Manpreet Sharma. And while they have an incredible working relationship, they also have a close bond away from the Dales, too.

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly couldn't resist making one last cheeky dig at Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday night's instalment of ITV's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! The hosting duo has been hitting the headlines after poking fun at Boris Johnson this season, most notably taking aim at allegations about a Christmas party held at Downing Street last year when London was under strict tier-three restrictions.

The first look at the devastating fire that will rip through Emmerdale's Woolpack has been released. Viewers of the popular ITV soap are set to be on the edge of their seats on Christmas Day as the huge blaze rips through the pub in the heart of the village.