Pick of the Plots: Tuesday, 1st July

POTP storylines from the UK and Australian soaps for the first day of July….

Another double-bill on BBC Two this evening thanks to the summer sport…

Ravi and Priya are determined to teach Vicki a lesson, but Suki insists that she’ll sort it. After a confrontation with Vicki, Bernie heads to No.41 to question the Panesars on their lack of action leading Ravi to lure Vicki into a trap at Walford East. Later, Bernie shows Priya and Ravi the business accounts, but the pair later enlist Vinny to get to the bottom of it.

Kat is upset when Alfie avoids her calls, and is later furious with Tommy when she discovers that he and Joel have stolen vapes from the Minute Mart.

Kat heads to No.43 to speak to Ross and Vicki about their son’s worrying friendship and later shares her upset with Stacey about recent events. Stacey covers that she hasn’t heard from Alife, but Jean later puts her foot in it when she reveals that Stacey took a phone call from Alfie that morning. Kat calls Spencer to demand answers and it soon becomes apparent that Alfie is not in Australia and the pair have been lying to Kat…

Felix is put out to see Johnny and Callum spending time together and is later deflated when Johnny reveals he is going to miss The Albert’s pride celebrations to visit Elaine in hospital.

A smitten Peter wakes at No.25 having spent the night with Lauren.

Later, Zack helps Lauren with the boys in the café where she shares her guilt for their kiss, but Zack is quick to dismiss her and promises to keep it a secret. Later, Lauren heads to the Albert to support Peter who is working at Cindy’s pride party where Cindy issues her a stern warning.

EastEnders, BBC Two, tonight at 7pm and 7.30pm or watch on BBC iPlayer

Due to the summer sporting schedule its an hour of Emmerdale this evening. Get the anti-depressants out.

Paddy’s back home and even more despondent about himself. A visit from Marlon can’t raise his spirits on his unhappy birthday. After his friend leaves, Paddy grimly retrieves the vets’ bolt gun from the cabinet and heads out with an air of determination. It doesn’t go well for Paddy when he tries to take Bear’s advice and heads to Celia’s farm to confront her.

Paddy returns and blames Bear for his disastrous encounter with Celia. Paddy lets loose all his frustration with his father’s treatment of him. After Paddy tells Bear to move out it seems like the void between the two men is now irreconcilable… Marlon’s arranged an intervention in the form of a lads day playing ‘Oh God They’re Zombies’. Later, when Paddy fails to help him save the world from a zombie apocalypse, Marlon gets real with his friend.

Ross is sure he knows the culprit when he turns up in the grow barn to find all the weed’s gone. However, it seems like Mack is telling the truth and he didn’t sell the weed to Ray; this leads Ross to fear Lewis is now holding enough weed to send him down for a long time. When Lewis returns to Butlers, Ross’ relief that Lewis didn’t traffick the weed himself is short-lived as Lewis fumes to know that someone has stolen their weed to sell on the streets.

Sarah’s pleased when she helps Cain see that Tracy barring the family from Nate’s official funeral gives them a chance to provide him with a proper Dingle send-off instead. Gabby’s finalising the guestlist for their engagement shindig, Vinny’s left anxious as she makes clear that Kammy’s getting an invite.

Emmerdale, ITV1 and STV, tonight at 7 pm or watch on ITVX / STV Player or the Emmerdale YouTube Channel from 7am

Donny confesses to Dillon he doesn’t think imprisoned Rex was the one who killed DI Banks. With Misbah and Donny distracted by one another – Dillon steals the Donny’s police report, which shows the direction that the bullet it came from and to the teens, tells them which one of them killed DI Banks.

Darren is angry to find Jacob on the sofa but later apologises after speaking to Frankie. Curious Ste asks Donny after Rex and learns he doesn’t think Rex is behind the murder. Lucas is annoyed his dad is still interested.

The teens hang out in the park and tease Jacob and Frankie over their interest in each other. Alone at the park the two bond and Frankie confesses her feelings towards him but a message leaves Jacob dashing off.

Tony is disheartened to hear Diane has a date planned.

Ste finds a way to visit Rex in prison and confronts him on lying about shooting DI Banks. Frankie follows Jacob to the caravan and questions him on who he was on the phone to. She is upset that Jacob is living there and says she will bring him supplies. Lucas walks in on high Dillon sleeping with a girl and is devastated when he’s referred to as his ex…

Hollyoaks available to stream from 7am on Channel 4 streaming or watch live on E4 at 7pm

Harper and Tane question Dana and the risky choice she made to be with Sonny. Dana is fed up with Harper’s lectures and moves off, leaving Harper to share her gratitude for Tane – she and Dana aren’t used to having someone in their corner. Harper tries to appeal to her sister. She needs Dana to think this whole thing through because today was scary, and she can’t handle seeing her sister get hurt.

Lacey is pressuring Cash for an update when Leah and Justin arrive, and Leah only escalates the pressure everyone is feeling – directing her anger at Lacey. Leah fails to comply with Cash’s orders to settle down, and he asks her to leave. Later, as Cash drops Lacey at the Surf Club, he gets a desperate SOS call from Sonny. Cash leaves immediately, no time to argue with Tane, who jumps in the car, insisting on coming – Cash can’t up against a bunch of River Boys alone.

Theo’s bleeding from his former wounds, and Sonny finds Lacey’s phone in the car, and he rushes to find reception. When he finally gets a single bar, he manages to get through to Cash. But he is forced to hide when he discovers the River Boys holding Theo in place to lay a blow to his previous injuries. They got word Gage has been put away, and Sonny has no choice but to give himself up. However, the tables turn quickly as Cash and Tane pull up, and spring into action. They break Sonny and Theo free and apprehend the River Boys. As the arrested men are escorted through the police station, it’s clear that thanks to Cash and Tane, everyone is safe.

Meanwhile, Sonny reunites with Dana, but she isn’t receptive. The events of today were too dangerous for her, and they’re through.

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.

When Byron is assaulted, Jane is forced to confront yet another tragedy in the family. Cara keeps a keen eye on the investigation, until Jane and Nicolette find some cruel billboard vandalism aimed at Byron’s old escort persona.

When Taye is called to the billboard by Jane, Cara is able to see the full picture. Byron’s assault was personal… but did the attacker have the right escort?

Moved by Andrew’s reunion with his biological father, Holly reaches out to Izzy… and is predictably let down. She seeks sympathy in Max, but his own history with Izzy leaves him unable to give Holly the support she needs. Andrew comes to the rescue, ready to listen and offer non-judgmental support…

Wendy has an embarrassing hiccough while covering a Maths class… She doesn’t notice Saskia heckling her for approval from her peers, but she does notice a difference in Saskia’s overall behaviour. Feeling for her, Wendy seeks Saskia out and gives her a pair of handmade earrings; while encouraging her to be herself and all will fall into place. Saskia takes the earrings, but will she also take Wendy’s advice?

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