Pick of the Plots: Soap Highlights June 16th-20th

A look at the forthcoming storylines in EastEnders, Coronation Street, Hollyoaks and Emmerdale next week…

Next week, Paddy is visibly frustrated to see Bear’s motorbike parts strewn around Tenants. Last week they gifted him an old motorbike to fix up but regardless they are really struggling to cohabit. Later, a confused Bear arrives at the garage to find Paddy and Mandy waiting for him. He’s chuffed to learn Cain’s agreed to let him fix his motorbike there. Mandy and Paddy don’t see Bear erupt in fury at the bike, something clearly wrong. Getting increasingly frustrated with his motorbike, Bear snaps and threatens Kammy. Paddy sees this from a distance and puts a stop to it. Paddy’s in despair over his Dad’s actions.

Aaron tells Victoria he’s decided not to visit Robert in prison. Understanding, Victoria agrees to go and visit him alone. Returning later, Aaron is left feeling awful when Victoria describes the state she found Robert in. She’s devastated that she doesn’t know how to help her brother. Will guilty Aaron change his mind and risk putting his new marriage on the line? In the prison waiting room, Robert tells Aaron he still loves him but Aaron is adamant that John is the right man for him.

Devastated, Robert agrees to leave Aaron alone. Realising where Aaron has gone, at the prison, Robert tells John that if their father was alive he’d have wanted nothing to do with him and Robert puts the boot in, revealing he and Aaron kissed on Aaron and John’s wedding day.

Sarah goes for her procedure and is elated when Dr Knapp reveals they managed to retrieve a good amount of eggs to test for viability. Later, Charity answers a call on Sarah’s phone from the hospital and is horrified by what she hears. Shortly after, faced with a furious Charity, Sarah feels caught when Charity reveals she’s found out about her cancer diagnosis.

Emmerdale, Monday to Friday on ITV1 and STV. Also available on ITVX and the STV Player.

Next week, Brody attempts to wind up Daniel and spills his drink over his work. Lisa threatens to arrest him for harassment. Carla calls in and is shocked to find Lisa putting Brody in handcuffs. At the station, Brody empties his pockets containing a bottle of white pills but refuses to tell Lisa what they are. When Brody’s alone in his cell, he shouts out to Lisa that he needs his meds but as Lisa heads off, he suffers an epileptic fit.

Maria returns from the police station and tells Gary she’s been released pending further investigations. Maria rails at Lou for reporting her to the police but Lou denies it. Who reported Maria? Lou calls to see Gary and assures him that she doesn’t want any trouble. Gary thanks her and offers her a beer.

Glenda and Sean hand out leaflets advertising the Rovers’ Drag Night. Todd suggests to Theo they should attend the Drag Night. As Theo replies to another of Millie’s numerous texts, Todd wishes he’d enjoy the evening. Todd and Billy are in their element but when Sean lets slip that Todd and Billy used to be together, Theo’s shocked. When Todd spots Theo’s phone on the table, he switches it to airplane mode and Theo thinks Millie has gotten bored of texting him.

Theo and Billy bond and agree to swap numbers but when Theo discovers his phone is on airplane mode and Danielle has been trying to call because Millie’s in hospital, he storms out. When Todd approaches Theo on the street, will Theo forgive him?

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?

Coronation Street, Monday, Wednesday and Friday on ITV1 and STV. Also available on ITVX and the STV Player.

Next week, Hell hath no fury like a Slater scorned – and Jean’s raging after a wedding business article brands Kathy as “Mrs Monroe”! She’s not having it. Alfie tries to smooth things over but keeps checking his phone like he’s waiting on a message from Santa. Harvey doesn’t help either, brushing Jean off like yesterday’s news. So, what does Jean do? Only launch a one-woman mission to sabotage the entire limo business.

Just as the wheels are about to come off (literally), Alfie swoops in to talk her down, promising to be her rock post-Harvey heartbreak. But no time to breathe – Stacey’s calling, and Alfie’s suddenly got another storm brewing…

Things turn serious when Isla decides to report Joel. Vicki’s at her side, full of support and sisterhood, even giving Isla her number “just in case.” Meanwhile, Kat’s getting twitchy about Joel’s growing influence on Tommy – but Alfie’s too busy firefighting Jean’s meltdown to listen. Ross isn’t sitting quietly, though. He confronts Joel, but Joel spins more lies than a dodgy mechanic. As Ross grows more worried, Vicki steps up once again to keep him grounded. But will the truth catch up with Joel before things get worse?

Phil and Nigel pop into The Vic for a cheeky one, but Phil immediately clocks that Linda’s struggling to cope behind the bar. Ever the gent (and former landlord), he mucks in to lend a hand. But it’s what happens after closing that really shakes things up.

Elaine, a few Proseccos deep, offers to book Priya a singles cruise… with Vic funds! She breezily tells Priya to pay her back later like its petty cash. But Linda’s jaw hits the floor when she sees a £5,000 hole in the account. When she confronts Elaine, she’s dismissed like a barmaid late for her shift. Could this finally push Linda to breaking point?

EastEnders, BBC One, Monday to Thursday. Also available on the iPlayer

Next week, Poor Ste’s putting on a brave face, but cracks are showing. He opens up to Tony about feeling like a flop of a father – and when Tony spots some suspicious bruises, Ste brushes it off like it’s nothing. But Tony’s not buying it and urges him to get checked out. Is there more going on behind Ste’s battered exterior?

Darren’s organising a tribute to Freddie, but let’s be honest – there’s more shade than sentiment going around. Over at the hospital, ice queen Clare slithers into Robbie’s room with a horrifying ultimatum: kill Grace or she’ll finish him herself! Vicky stumbles in at the worst time (or the best?), and later pleads with Robbie to run away with her. She’s even got a secret stash of cash—what could possibly go wrong?

Dillon’s buzzing to move in with Ste and Lucas, but things are far from peaceful. He opens up about past addiction demons, and Ste promises to be his rock. But little Lucas has ears like a hawk and fury’s beginning to bubble… Baby monitor bomb incoming? Sienna’s tugging on heartstrings and possibly manipulating minds as she drops the L-word to Cleo.

Grace is cooking up a birthday surprise for Clare (cute!), but Clare’s preparing a “gift” of her own that could blow everything sky-high. Meanwhile, Diane and Tony sit Ro down to break the grim news about sentencing. And Marie—ever the peacekeeper—arrives with flowers from Arlo as an olive branch. But will blossoms be enough to calm what’s brewing beneath the surface?

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