Another week in soapland kicks off with big drama in Emmerdale and beyond.
EastEnders
Okie is given a warning by rival drug dealers for selling on their turf and later tells Ravi to sort it out.
Elaine suggests that Johnny start his own business.
Ross is horrified to learn of Vicki’s attack and attempts to shut down rumours that Joel is responsible.
Nigel attempts to surprise Julie with a trip to India, and Oscar suggests he sell his car to help fund it.
EastEnders airs Monday – Thursday on BBC One with catchup via iPlayer, Classic EastEnders airs on Drama with catchup on U.
Hollyoaks
Leela sees that Peri and Clare have grown dangerously close.
Carol and Finn surprise Tony with ‘Beryl’ the car.
Darren drowns his sorrows at Casa McQueen. But he’s lifted by the sight of a former flame, Zoe Carpenter.
In the village, Diane warns Mercedes to stay away from Tony.
Emmerdale
Aaron informs Robert he’s moving back into the flat today and asks Robert to stay with him for his first night.
Paddy’s proud of Dylan for passing his driving test, but Dylan is uneasy to realise Ray was listening. Ray congratulates Dylan but reminds him the crash course was expensive, so he’ll need to work extra hard to pay it off.
Liam reveals that the test of his Prostate results and prepares to open them with Chas by his side.
Nicola and Jimmy are anxious about Carl’s impending police interview. Carl admits to sharing Clemmie’s photo, despite Nicola’s insistence he’s learned his lesson, the police are taking this seriously. Meanwhile, Clemmie admits to Dawn why she sent the photo to Carl. Dawn is racked with guilt as Clemmie explains her reasons. Dawn attempts to talk to Nicola mother to mother but matters are made worse when Nicola becomes defensive and escalates the conversation into an argument.
Coronation Street
Bethany starts at the salon and is put in charge of Hope who’s on work experience. When a client shows them some miracle pills that promise strong hair, nails and weight loss, Hope’s impressed. Bethany explains these companies are simply after your money and don’t give a damn about your health, using her own situation as an example. As the client goes to leave, she realises her pills are missing. Bethany accuses Hope and orders her to empty her bag. Hope refuses and as Bethany tries to grab the bag, her stoma splits.
As Asha returns home it’s clear she’s struggling as she snaps at Dev. Realising she’s overstepped the mark, Asha apologises and assures him she’ll be fine on her own. Curling up on the sofa, Asha pulls a blanket over her head and shuts out the world. Dev confides in Bernie how fragile Asha is. Bernie reckons someone should have a word with Naomi before she pushes anyone else to the brink.
When Carla admits she’s having second thoughts about her trip to Ireland as she doesn’t like to leave her alone with Becky, Lisa questions Carla’s trust in her. Lisa assures Carla that she loves her and has no interest in Becky.
Secretly worried about his test results, Todd confides in George that he’s going to start putting plans in place for his own funeral. George is left troubled. On Christina’s advice, George checks Todd’s email and finds one from the hospital confirming an appointment. Christina urges George to go along and lend Todd his support. In the waiting room, Todd is grateful to have George there as he heads in to see the doctor. When Billy takes a call from Todd, he dashes outside so he can hear.
These scenes will air from Monday, 13 October, across the following soaps: EastEnders (Mon–Thurs, 7:30pm, BBC One), Emmerdale (Mon–Fri, 7:30pm, ITV1), Coronation Street (Mon, Wed & Fri, 8pm, ITV1), and Hollyoaks (Mon–Wed, 7pm, E4).