A soap opera is a television or radio drama that deals with the daily lives and events of a consistent set of characters. It is episodic in nature and features stock characters, sentimentality, and melodrama. Popular examples of soap operas include EastEnders, Coronation Street, Emmerdale, and Hollyoaks. A soap opera trailer is a short advertisement made up of edited clips and scenes from an upcoming soap opera that promotes and previews the show.