British soap operas cross-over for the first time to raise awareness for climate change
UK soap operas and dramas are joining forces for the first time in British television history to highlight the issue of climate change.
Casualty, Coronation Street, Doctors, Eastenders, Emmerdale, Holby City and Hollyoaks have all filmed scenes that cover different aspects of climate change and environmental issues.
Each programme will also reference one another for the first time; characters from other shows will appear to discuss moments debated in their respected shows... to commemorate the COP26 climate summit and raise awareness for it.
Emmerdale’s Executive Producer, Jane Hudson, who commented: “Never before have all five soaps and both continuing dramas come together and united in telling one story.
“We certainly haven’t seen characters pop up in other shows before. This is a real treat for our audience, whilst also allowing us to get across a very important message.”
Kate Oates, Head of Continuing Drama at the BBC, added: “I’m thrilled that our soaps and serial dramas have all come together to help highlight the issue of climate change amongst our millions of viewers.
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