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OPINION: Emmerdale and EastEnders both proved tonight soaps are still powerhouse pieces of drama

EastEnders aired a special two-hander on Tuesday May 7 while Emmerdale showed a format-breaking episode and both were great.

EastEnders aired a special two-hander episode tonight, while Emmerdale showed a format-breaking half hour of a dinner party. Phenomenally performed by Angela Wynter and Rudolph Walker, brilliantly written by Lauren Klee, and beautifully directed by Emma Bridgeman-Williams. Marlon and Rhona were particularly strong tonight (Credit: ITV) The reaction of these viewers – and the episodes themselves – proves exactly why soaps should remain on British television.

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