A number of interesting developments in the soaps next week as Christmas approaches (Image: ITV / BBC / Lime Pictures)
The festive season is just around the corner, but joy and happiness are nowhere to be seen in Soap Country!
Emma Brooker finally learns the truth about Curtis Delamere on Coronation Street while Audrey Roberts is in another car accident.
EastEnders sees that Gray Atkins has made an interesting proposition while Emmerdale’s Meena Jutla is forging again without end!
Hollyoaks, meanwhile, will see the aftermath of the discovery of Lisa Loveday’s body and shock waves will be felt!
If you would like more information on what to expect in Soap Country next week, we are here for you.
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Coronation Street
1. After Ruby swallows one of Curtis’ pills, Emma takes it to the hospital, where she explains what happened. The doctor confirms Ruby’s fine because the pill was just a vitamin. Emma is confused and asks Curtis for answers. Curtis finally admits he won’t die and explains how he first faked illness when his parents divorced, enjoyed the attention, but once started he couldn’t stop. Emma orders Curtis to pack his bags, but she soon changes her mind.
2. Emma accompanies Curtis to his appointment with the psychologist and she listens as he explains how he spent years convincing people that he was dying and enjoying the attention that gets him. He repeats that he wants to get better and tells Emma that he loves her dearly. Steve, meanwhile, gives Curtis his bank card and asks him drunk to transfer the £ 100,000 they have raised to Oliver’s charity fund.
Summer feels guilty (Image: iTV)
3. Summer tries to apologize to Daniel, but she is hurt when he reveals that he is not allowed to speak to her. At school, Daniel is horrified when he sees the word “paedo” scrawled on the blackboard. The summer, meanwhile, feels stale. To cheer her up, Billy invites her to dinner in the bistro. But after eating a burger, Summer feels guilty.
3. Sarah meets with her new friend Lydia, who brings her son Finn with her. She introduces her to Adam, but Lydia turns pale and apologizes – alluding to the fact that she had a relationship with him at college – and leaves. Under Sarah’s watchful eye, Adam admits that his relationship with Lydia was years ago and explains that he can’t really remember it. Sarah is not pleased!
5. Sally describes herself as a game changer while speaking to a journalist while belittling Maria’s clean air campaign. Maria is seething, of course. However, Gary thinks she should run and fight Sally for her money! Sally horrified tries to talk Maria out of her decision, but Maria has made up her mind. While the Q&A are ongoing, Maria forces Sally to explain how she was incarcerated during her mayoral career. Sally feels humiliated and vows to defeat Maria in her own game. Come on Sal!
6. Zeedan is shocked by the arrival of his estranged wife, Marrium. He convinces her that Hashim started the fire in the restaurant out of revenge. Then Marrium asks him for help. But with what?
7. Audrey arrives at # 8 after having another car accident. However, she denies her eyesight. Gail persuades her to take an eye test, but Audrey is scared of losing her independence.
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EastEnders
8. Sonia puts Rocky on a strict training schedule. Her suspicions about Dotty grow after seeing her act differently. They later see Dotty, so Rocky finds an excuse to leave Sonia and follows Dotty when she realizes she’s meeting a drug dealer.
9. After the police searched the parking lot and found nothing, Janine asks Billy to put the stolen jewelry in Jay’s belongings. As he is about to, Jay interrupts, but Billy hides the fact that he is getting rid of the necklace. He later lies to Janine that the job is done.
10. Aaron pressures his father to ask Dana about her conversion to Islam. When he does, Dana assures Harvey that she will not convert, but there is a possibility for the future. Later, Aaron meets with Neil, who is frustrated that Aaron is not doing enough for “the cause”.
11. Tiffany and Keegan argue about their relationship in the middle of the market until Aaron leads her away. While he is getting Tiffany a drink, Aaron’s phone rings and when Tiffany answers it, Aaron snaps at her for invading his privacy and grabs her arm. Liam enters and notices their tense exchange when Tiffany warns Aaron not to speak to her again.
Ben and Callum eye an attractive man in the market (Image: BBC)
12. Ben and Callum observe an attractive man in the market and later rediscover him in the Prince Albert. Callum invites him for a drink and – after getting to know each other – the conversation really takes off!
13. Eve overhears Gray telling Ben what happened to Chelsea and a prospect. Since Ben Gray no longer wants to give customers, Eve offers her services, but Gray fits. However, when Eve shows up with a client who needs representation and a lot of money, Gray accepts and they start working together. Meanwhile, Whitney talks to Laura about Gray – but what will she find out?
14. Nancy asks about the grotto that Linda always organizes. Mick firmly states that the plan is not going and Janine realizes that things with Linda are clearly strained.
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Emmerdale
15. Meena is delighted when she manages to convince Billy to move her in for Christmas. Meanwhile, Dawn meets Billy in the store. They smile sadly at each other before parting, obviously regretting how things turned out. Meena will witness the exchange, but how will she react?
16. Priya goes to the hospital claiming her skin grafts are feeling better and desperately tries to stop the repeated trips. But she learns that her struggles with eating slow the healing process. Then she invents an excuse to get out of the Christmas concert with Amba, but soon regrets her decision and makes her way to the town hall. Everything becomes overwhelming for her however and she makes a quick exit – leaving Amba behind, however!
Cain gives Al a piece of his opinion (Image: ITV)
17. Al agrees with Marlon’s Christmas drink promotion, but it’s clear he has ulterior motives! He soon confirms that a mistake in the Christmas dinner promotion entitles him to a free bottle of champagne instead of the only glass Marlon originally intended!
18. Kerry tries with all her might to persuade Mandy and Bernice to throw a Christmas party in the drawing room. Will she grant her wish? That remains to be seen!
19. Al flirts with Kerry and vice versa, leaving Marlon stunned.
20. Lydia is starting to blow up her welcome to Marlon and Rhona.
Hollyoaks
21. Toby knows the walls are getting thicker, and when a corpse is found in the woods, he is sure that his time is up. Felix believes that everything will be fine given the lies he’s told, but he doesn’t know what to expect.
Will the truth finally come to light? (Image: Lime Pictures)
The body is identified as Lisa, forcing Toby to make a drastic decision. But before he can react, Celeste thinks about another course of action and throws Mitchell under the bus! Martine receives the devastating news, but refuses to believe that Mitchell was responsible for Lisa’s death.
22. Theresa flirts with Ali but doesn’t know that someone is watching her and she is desperately trying to find out what she is up to. The following scenes contain a voice-over from Misbah, who reveals that Theresa may be underestimating Ali. Verity, meanwhile, discovers Theresa on a date with Ali, leading Shaq to reveal what she’s up to.
23. Maxine desperately wants to free Warren and therefore seeks help from Katja, one of Fergus’ former employees. Katja, however, doesn’t want anything to do with Warren’s case! Maxine therefore tries to make her feel guilty in hopes that she can prevent an innocent man from being sent downstairs for a crime he did not commit.
24. Trish is determined to help her daughter through the heartbreak of recent events and encourages Maxine to leave the village. Maxine finally takes her advice and makes her way to the airport. The question is, will Warren be able to stop her before she runs away?
25. Ste is heartbroken when he learns that the hotel has canceled its cleaning contract.
Coronation Street airs on ITV Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. EastEnders airs Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays on BBC One. Emmerdale airs Monday through Friday on ITV. Hollyoaks airs Monday through Friday on E4.
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