Pick of the Plots
Pick of the Plots: Monday May 13th
The latest goings on in River City, Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale, Hollyoaks and Doctors.
Desperate to pay his debts, Dougie’s pursuit for money take a sinister turn. Elsewhere, Angus attempts to raise money by planning a Eurovision party, and Lenny pits Amber and Lou against each other to separate them once and for all.
River City, Monday at 10pm on BBC Scotland, repeated Tuesday at 8pm on BBC One Scotland.
Roy returns from Portsmouth and is shocked to see missing posters for Carla. The Connors fill Roy in on what he has missed before he and Johnny head to the hotel where Carla was last seen. They are shocked at the state of her room and when they discover she has left her kidney medication behind they realise the urgency of finding her. Back on the street, as Carla lurks in the shadows, Roy tells Johnny that he will never forgive himself for throwing Carla out.
As an exhausted Roy returns home, he’s shocked to find Carla waiting for him in the flat. He’s troubled by her erratic behaviour as she shares with him her theory that Rana is still alive. When Carla then starts asking after Aidan, how will Roy manage the situation?
Meanwhile, Seb tracks Alina down to a new nail bar, she’s happy to see him but nervous that her boss will be angry. Rachel’s unimpressed to see Seb and orders Alina back to her work station. Later, Alina meets up with Seb however their meeting is cut short when Alina rushes off.
Elsewhere, Steve’s feeling the pinch and the success of a rival cab firm isn’t helping, Tracy insists he make some savings; The Rovers’ talent show is a roaring success although Kirk’s act fails to impress Beth.
Coronation Street, Monday at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV, STV and UTV.
Mitch finds Karen upset but she covers, blaming the rift with Chantelle. Mitch has a word with Chantelle who invites Karen for lunch. However, Karen is soon called away by Dinah who has had another fall. When the nurse arrives, Karen asks him for help with Dinah’s ongoing depression as a result of her deteriorating health and he suggests an appointment with a mental health nurse. The nurse also mentions another patient, Darren, who has been in Dinah’s situation, giving Karen an idea to help Dinah.
Meanwhile, after being shot down by Jack to look over an investment opportunity, Mel catches Amy shoplifting and pursues her but when she realises Amy has taken sanitary products, she offers her support. Later, Mel and Amy bond but Jack is less than impressed, ordering Mel to keep her distance.
Elsewhere, Kathy is intrigued when Kim tells her that the necklace Ben gave her looks like the real deal; Kat revels in joining Martin and Stacey as they tease Kush about his love life.
EastEnders, Monday at 8pm on BBC One.
Zak and Lisa are overwhelmed by the reception at their welcome home party. Lisa begins to feel the pressure of telling the family the real reason they’re back.
When Charity gets upset, Belle grows concerned and Lisa finally admits that she is dying. The shocked Dingles struggle to process the news and Belle is hurt to find out that Charity has known all along.
Meanwhile, Robert makes a misstep and Chas and Paddy receive some news.
Emmerdale, Monday at 7pm on ITV, STV and UTV.
Mercedes has agreed to chaperone Max on his school trip. She grabs a biscuit tin to bring with her, but Prince has hidden cocaine in it. Mercedes finds it and goes to confront Liam, missing the school trip and letting Max down. When Mercedes returns home, Sylver and Breda tell her that Nicole is taking Max for his own safety after they discovered the drugs. Mercedes begs Max to stay, but he decides to leave…
Meanwhile, Farrah gets a job offer in Canada, but doesn’t tell Grace. Grace tells Farrah that she would like to move, but nowhere outside of Chester…
Elsewhere, Jonny and Stuart are helping Ste move in to Cindy’s old house. Stuart’s son, Sid, is making Imran’s school life very difficult.
Hollyoaks, Monday at 6.30pm on Channel 4 and a ‘first look’ at 7pm on E4.
Sid goes to see his parents and over lunch he admits the truth to them about his affair with a married colleague, Zara. His mother disapproves, her concern growing when Sid admits that he may still be attracted to her. Sid tells his father he needs time away from his mother, Estelle overhears and tells her son all of the relationship coaching is nonsense.
Although annoyed, Sid looks through some boxes of school things that his father has found. He comes across a photo of his pregnant mother with a date on but its 2 years before he was born. Further probing of the box reveals a baby’s hospital wrist band with ‘Baby Vere 25.9.85’ on –what’s going on?
Elsewhere, Daniel and Zara continue to wind each other up.
Doctors, Monday at 1.45pm on BBC One.
