EMMERDALE stars will be prodded with poles if they break social-distancing rules. It’s a move by bosses to make sure the cast stay two metres apart at all times in line with Covid regulations. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates Filming on the ITV soap ended in March.
It has only just resumed, with staff told to keep well away from each other and to have temperatures checked. The soap’s boss, John Whiston, said: “We have handed out poles to staff and they will prod the actors and cameramen if they get too close.” Maybe that’s why they’re called prod-ucers . . .