Pick of the Plots: Friday, 20th June

Today’s highlights from the UK and Australian soaps….

Bernie worries for Debbie as she forgot to pay in the cafe. Debbie breaks the news to Ronnie and Leanne that she needs to cancel the awards ceremony as there’s a flood at the hotel, but Leanne offers to host it at Speed Daal. As Ronnie and Leanne share a laugh, Debbie watches. When Carl tells Abi that they’re meant to be together, they realise Debbie is watching them. Suddenly, Debbie collapses and as she regains consciousness, Kevin and Abi tell her she’s going to hospital. But when Debbie reveals that she already knows what’s wrong and she’s got dementia, how will they react?

Todd finds Theo in the living room repeatedly snapping the elastic band on his wrist. Millie tells them that living with her Mum is stressing her out, but when Theo suggests she stays with them a bit longer, will Todd agree? Millie spells out to Todd that all she wants is for her Dad to come home and lead a normal family life and she’ll do whatever it takes. How far will Millie go?

Dee-Dee and James clash over Laila. Is Dee-Dee struggling with having Laila in her life more than she thought? Also, having overheard Aadi’s conversation with Amy and Summer, Bernie reckons he’s middle-aged before his time. When Bernie tells Aadi to take an early dart, go out and enjoy himself with his friends, Aadi summons Amy and Summer to plan a party.

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

In a detailed description of tonight’s visit to the Yorkshire Dales ITV tell us, ‘Vic warns Robert that he needs to face up to his prison trauma before it sends him on a one way trip back to prison.’

So, as like last Friday, here is a poem. This time about the Tangled Dales Trio – Robert, John and Aaron

In Emmerdale where secrets steep, Where past and present rarely sleep, Three hearts now beat a twisted rhyme— Of love, regret, and borrowed time.

Aaron walks with ghosts beside, His anger sharp, his tears long dried. He found in John a calm, a spark, A flicker kindled in the dark.

But just as wounds began to mend, A shadow stirred around the bend— Robert’s back with eyes aglow, A storm returned in calmest show.

“To be with family,” he claims, Yet none forget those burning flames. The love that scorched, the jailhouse gate, The vows betrayed, the twist of fate.

Now John stands silent, caught between, A broken bond and what has been. While Aaron, torn by love once true, Must choose the old flame or the new.

In Yorkshire’s fields, emotions flare— A triangle born of love and dare. In Emmerdale, no tale is small… And hearts may rise, but some must fall.

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

Mali struggles to find applicants for his new position at the Surf Club. Kirby turns up to apologise, believing she’s partially responsible for his predicament, the article about her placing him in a negative light. Mali shrugs off the apology – business is booming, why would the opinion of a couple of anonymous strangers on the internet affect him?

Abigail pries and finds that Mali lied to Kirby; he is in fact struggling to find applicants. Abigail shares the truth with Kirby, who immediately feels guilty, hitting the beach on the lookout for any potential employees. Catching Kirby amidst her efforts, Mali announces he’s decided to scale back the Board Shop. Kirby baulks at the decision, still feeling like she’s responsible. Ultimately, it’s Mali’s decision to make, so Abigail supports him.

Justin and Leah are playing the blame game regarding their involvement in Theo’s River Boy mix-up. Leah argues to Irene that Justin was being too soft and making her look like the bad guy, while Justin argues to John that Theo’s a grownup and she has no right to interfere. After a failed attempt at reconciliation. The argument comes to a head and Leah blames Justin for helping Theo build the car that he got into the accident with. They both storm out of the Diner, and Leah breaks down over her concern for Theo. Justin affirms they need to be at their best, not at each other’s throats, particularly when Theo needs them the most. Leah agrees to give him space, apologising for her harsh words, and they’re agreed – they’ll work it out together.

Eden intercepts Cash in-between policing duties to try to catch a spare minute with him. He’s evidently feeling the pressure of keeping Lacey and Theo safe. Eden’s sympathy does little to assuage him and he’s worried the River Boys are up to no good now they’re not tailing him. She stays at the station, providing moral support as he pours over the evidence pertaining to the River Boys. After a while, they decide to take a breather and go for a drink.

Eden reiterates to Cash her unwavering commitment to him despite the difficulties that come with his occupation. Her love and dedication to him stirs deep within and he heads home to get something from his dresser… It’s an engagement ring. He looks at it, pensive, is he ready to pop the question?

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.