BBC Shake-Up: EastEnders, Silent Witness, and Waterloo Road Hit by FA Cup Clash
The BBC is shaking up its prime-time schedule to make room for a massive FA Cup tie between Bristol City and West Ham United. The game kicks off on Tuesday, January 16 at 7:45pm, forcing major changes to some of your favourite shows.
Silent Witness Takes a Hit
The popular crime drama Silent Witness is the biggest loser. Its episode originally set for January 16 is now postponed until Monday, January 22. The rest of the series will also be pushed back by a week, with episodes airing on January 29 and 30 instead of the original dates.
To soften the blow, fans can stream the delayed episode early on BBC iPlayer from January 15, before the broadcast catch-up.
Waterloo Road and EastEnders Schedule Juggled
The school drama Waterloo Road won’t air a new episode during the week of January 15. Its episode due on January 16 is rescheduled to January 23.
Meanwhile, EastEnders alters its usual line-up, airing on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday that same week—keeping fans hooked despite the disruption.
Why the Fuss? FA Cup Clash Forces Change
- Match: Bristol City vs West Ham United
- Date & Time: Tuesday, January 16 at 7:45pm
- Impact: Silent Witness delayed, Waterloo Road paused, EastEnders change of air days
The BBC is prioritising one of football’s hottest fixtures, but fans of drama will have to wait a bit longer to see their favourites. Bookmark those dates and don’t miss the action—both on the pitch and the telly.
