Pick of the Plots: Monday August 21st

SoapWorld takes a look at the latest goings on in Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale, Hollyoaks and Doctors this Monday.

Nicola’s keeping an eye on Phelan, intrigued by his behaviour. Phelan makes out he’s working on a house conversion and is just disposing of an old mattress. However, Nicola’s concerned to see a gash on his head. Later, Nicola’s fussing takes its toll on Phelan who snaps at her.

Shona’s luck’s in when Bethany gives her a scratch card which wins £6k. Macca arrives on the street after hearing about her windfall and tells her that the money could help Clayton appeal. Shona seeks advice from Todd. 

Elsewhere Norris is still worried but Mary’s thrilled when her family arrive and Jude agrees to walk her down the aisle; Fiz and Sinead are concerned about Chesney; Liz tells Sean she’s been emailing the person who scammed her.

Coronation Street, Monday at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV, UTV and STV.

Jay’s world crumbles around him as Phil reveals a shocking secret about Jay’s past – he killed his father.

As Phil attempts to offer an explanation, a livid Jay struggles to comprehend the revelation and as the anger builds, he soon comes to a furious head with Phil. With Jay questioning everything about his past, he soon realises the full extent of what Phil did.

This episode only features Phil and Jay.

EastEnders, Monday at 8pm on BBC One. Repeated at 10pm on UKTV channel ‘W’.

Harriet is concerned about Rhona and shares her concerns with Paddy. Later, Paddy comforts Rhona as they have dinner. There’s a moment between them and Rhona goes in for a kiss.

Frank’s secret wedding plans are still keeping him busy while Megan continues to feel torn over setting him up. Charity once again needles Megan about what Frank is really like to ensure she stay on side.

Elsewhere Dan and Jimmy racing each other proves a hoot; Kerry spots a familiar face in town.

Emmerdale, Monday at 7pm on ITV, STV and UTV.

Cleo begs Darren not to tell anyone she was on drugs. He meets Shane and tells him he doesn’t want to deal anymore, but Shane won’t let him go. After finding out about Cleo from Darren, Shane takes advantage and gives her more drugs. Joel finds out that Cleo’s taking heroin again and he and Darren decide to take Shane down together.

Elsewhere Mandy is distraught when social services intervene in Ella’s care; Farrah finds out that Scott hasn’t told Damon about him being his brother; Sienna tricks Warren into letting Kim move in to look after her.

Hollyoaks, Monday at 6.30pm on Channel 4 and a ‘first look’ at 7pm on E4.

Doctors is off-air for its annual summer break.

Doctors, Monday at 1.45pm on BBC One.