

The importance of social media to horse racing goes beyond just the business of betting. ATR fans will know both Luke Harvey and Jason Weaver as well as the greatest jump jockey of all time, Tony McCoy. Both Francesca Cumani and Sally Ann Grassick come from famous racing families, growing up around horse racing, they are a huge asset to the coverage. There is a mix of horse racing tips, discussion and features which strike a fair balance between those who have been watching racing for a long time and those who are new to the ‘Sport of Kings.’ Fronted by former Sky Sports football presenter Ed Chamberlain, his experience in the way that sport is presented on television has been a hugely important factor in the gravitas of the show. Speaking about the changes - which will last for three weeks - producer Jon Sen said: “Giving EastEnders viewers the ability to decide when they drop in on all things Albert Square is something we’re excited about.Taking over from Channel 4 racing at the beginning of 2017, the terrestrial television coverage of horse racing has been taken over by ITV. This comes after EastEnders bosses also announced they would be putting new episodes of the show on iPlayer every Monday during the Euros. “Given how exciting the stories are, it’s great that fans will have the chance to binge watch all the episodes on ITV Hub at the start of each week – as with football, sometimes when it’s an exciting face-off, you really want extra time.” “But you’ll back them till the end and woe betide anyone else who criticises them.ĮastEnders episodes will be dropped on iPlayer. The changes will last for a whole month, which means viewers will be able to binge watch all the drama from Weatherfield and the Dales all at once.Įpisodes will still be airing on ITV as well, but they will be in different time slots.Ĭorrie producer Iain MacLeod said: “There are loads of key rivalries across the Cobbles this summer and I think it will be like following your favourite team – there will be times where they let you down, make mistakes and maybe score a few own goals. There are some big storylines coming up on Coronation Street.

Read more: Shane Richie hints Alfie Moon could return to EastEnders to break up Kat and Phil.Read more: Jonathan Ross’ mum Martha was on EastEnders for over 20 years.In a bid to keep soap fans happy, ITV will be putting a week's worth of episodes for Corrie and Emmerdale on ITV Hub every Monday from June 14. The Euro 2020 is finally kicking off on June 11, which means a lot of scheduling changes to make way for the football every evening. By Naomi Street and Emmerdale episodes will be released at the start of each week for the first time ever.Ĭoronation Street and Emmerdale will be put on the ITV Hub early for the first time ever later this month.
