Pick of the Plots: Friday, 30th May

Friday’s storyline highlights from the UK and Australian soaps….

As the mourners gather, Eileen hands Brian a letter from Julie. Later, having read the letter, Brian confronts Eileen over Julie’s life insurance policy, pointing out that she’s the only beneficiary yet failed to mention it. Eileen assures him that she knew nothing about it until after Julie’s death.

When Tracy implies that she orchestrated Julie’s death to get her hands on the money, Eileen’s incensed. Eileen rails at George, blaming him for the fact Julie’s funeral is ruined.

When a guy called Noah enters the pub and waves to Billy, Theo hurries out. When Theo reveals to Todd that Noah was present at his conversion therapy, Todd’s appalled. In the pub they play Julie’s dream game. When George tells Eileen that his dream is to marry her, Eileen’s stunned but she’s saved from answering by the sudden arrival of Jason. As George hovers awkwardly, awaiting her reaction, will he get the answer he wants?

Meanwhile, Kit tells Sarah that it’s Mick’s hearing today and he’s confident he will plead guilty. Lou visits Mick and is shocked at his injuries. Mick reveals that Kit organised the attack and spelt out that if he doesn’t plead guilty the next beating will be worse. Lou returns from the hearing and tells Brody that his dad pleaded not guilty. Brody’s delighted and Lou hasn’t the heart to tell him there will be a price to pay.

Elsewhere, Abi is annoyed to discover Kevin has given Carl a job at the garage. With Kevin and Abi out of the way, Carl calls Fiona and takes delivery of a dodgy car. What is he up to?

Also, when Ed shares a joke with Liam, Gary shoots him a warning look. Liam realises with horror that Gary has told Ed how Mick bullied him.

Coronation Street, ITV1, tonight at 8pm or watch on ITVX now

Yesterday Robert was thumped by Aaron, then later Robert was thumped by John. Robert declared that John was just a ‘sticking paster’ and Robert was the real love of Aaron’s life; and by the end of the hour-long episode neither Aaron or John had made it to be husband and husband. Along the way, despite telling Robert to leave the village Aaron indulged in a little bit of smooching with his ex-husband on Emmerdale’s bridge of sighs. Spotted by Chas, who was tampin’, fumin’, ragin’. Better luck tonight… Well, maybe as John envisions another nightmare – will the wedding go ahead? The length of time it’s taking, will anyone care?

Also, in Thursday’s episode Joe offered Billy a great job – only it was weekdays in Liverpool. Billy wasn’t impressed and was less so when Joe called him a loser, losing his temper he shoved Joe out of his wheelchair and stormed off. Tonight Billy continues to stands his ground.

Lewis threatened to go to the police over the ‘murder’ of Emma, the mother he never knew via a shove off a motorway bridge by Moira. Ross however suggested he needed to think about taking that action, as his lucrative weed crop might just be exposed.

Meanwhile, Kyle arrives with news.

Emmerdale, ITV1, tonight at 7.30pm or watch on ITVX now

Alf buttons off a call with John, noting he’s going to sort Eliza out – knowing full well she’s been listening in from the stairs. He’ll teach her respect, even if it’s over his dead body, but Eliza only smirks and asks – you done? The next morning, Eliza arrives to spend the day with Harper, much to Marilyn’s dismay.

Marilyn observes Eliza’s awkward interactions with Harper, but Harper is convinced she just needs Eliza to trust her. Eliza suggests a walk, and Harper agrees, which only escalates Marilyn’s concerns. They come across Tane – and conflict flares up over Harper spending time alone with Eliza. Tane’s concerned she’s not safe, but Harper makes it clear – it’s none of his business, they’re not together.

John catches up with Tane, who explains Harper has requested he not attend the birth. John tries to encourage him about the big picture, but Tane’s concerns remain. He searches for Roo and asks if Marilyn could please try to stay nearby Harper and Eliza. She reports back to Tane that they’re home and safe – but while she’s upstairs Harper and Eliza go for a drive.

Behind Gage’s back, Theo continues to flirt with Lacey, but Sonny interrupts to try and persuade Theo to back off, and more importantly; accept the money Gage is offering to buy his car. Theo doesn’t back down, but Sonny negotiates no more lectures in return for a debrief brekky.

Behind Theo’s back, Sonny meets one on one with Gage and tries to swap himself out with Theo as Gage’s driver. An offer Gage has no interest in. Meanwhile, Theo and Lacey get intimate in his car. They return from a joyride and share one last kiss in the car park. But they are spotted by Gage who is sent into a fiery rage.

Home and Away airs 1:45pm on Channel 5, at 6pm on 5STAR with first-look screenings of the following edition at 6:30 pm. The series also streams on 5.