EMMERDALE will feature a touching Clap for Carers as it returns to filming with new episodes featuring the coronavirus bug. The soap has begun a "phased return" by recording new episodes that show characters dealing with the lockdown, ITV has announced. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates Work on the six episodes began on Wednesday at the soap's studios in Leeds.
The new episodes will "ensure Emmerdale stays on air in June", said a statement from the broadcaster. Emmerdale's executive producer Jane Hudson said: "Lockdown has created an opportunity for us to focus on what is important in our lives. "When we first discussed commissioning these episodes back in March the writers instantly rose to the challenge..