Pick of the Plots: Wednesday, 11th June

Mid-week storylines from the UK and Australian soaps….

Elaine retreats to the café to collect herself, but when she returns to The Albert, Felix reveals that George and Cindy left together looking cosy. Elaine calls someone to come and join her, and while she waits, a punter called Stephen tries to chat her up. However, when Drew Peacock arrives, he bats Stephen away and gives Elaine a pep talk. Taking Drew’s advice to heart, Elaine makes a shocking decision.

Meanwhile, Kat is at a loss as Jean implores her to talk to Alfie properly. In the café Patrick is giving Alfie the same advice. The couple finally have a frank conversation about their issues and try to find a way forward. However, when Kat mentions the explicit video she saw on Alfie’s laptop, he’s confused until he works out that it was Tommy who was watching it.

Elsewhere, Vicki tells Ross what she discovered about Joel, and they agree that he needs more positive male role models. Later, they are relieved to see Joel helping Tommy with his wedding speech, hoping their friendship will be good for Joel.

Also, Yolande opens up to Denise about the state of her relationship with Patrick and her fears that things will never be the same between them.

EastEnders, BBC One, tonight at 7.30pm or watch now on the iPlayer

You’d think a kid’s playhouse is all swings and plastic tea sets—but not this week in the village! Police descend on Tug Ghyll with a search warrant, and Tracy rolls her eyes, certain they’re wasting their time. But jaws hit the floor when Nate’s missing phone is found stuffed inside Frankie’s playhouse! Yes, you read that right.

Tracy’s blood runs cold as the police escort her to the station for questioning—and she’s left reeling when the “removal man” who allegedly shipped Nate’s things to Shetland turns out to be a total fabrication… Is her story falling apart before their eyes?

Back from the station and full of fire, Tracy bumps into Cain and lets him have it. Still pointing the finger squarely at him for Nate’s murder, Tracy doesn’t mince her words. Cain, naturally, gives as good as he gets. Are we witnessing the start of a full-blown village feud?

And while murder may be on everyone’s minds, Vinny’s facing a domestic disaster of his own, all be it less lethal than deliberate demises. He’s horrified to realise he’s completely forgotten his and Gabby’s anniversary. Someone get this man a bunch of flowers, a heartfelt apology—and a time machine—fast.

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

On the morning of Craig’s memorial, Sarah’s concerned to discover that Kit’s already left for the day. As the mourners gather for the memorial, Lisa worries when Kit doesn’t show up as he’s making a speech.

Whilst Bernie and Sarah desperately try to get hold of Kit and Kirk is in no state to step in, Lisa makes a heartfelt speech honouring Craig. But where is Kit? Lisa apologises to Carla and, hoping to distract herself from the day ahead, decides to go through some old files.  When Lisa catches Betsy snooping in one of the files, she grabs it from her leaving Betsy intrigued. Betsy confronts Lisa about the file, but Lisa lies, saying it’s about Betsy’s paternity and she can’t see it until she’s eighteen. As Carla arrives home, she finds Betsy has been rummaging through Lisa’s old files.

Betsy shows Lauren a picture on her phone of the letter she found containing information on her Mum, Becky, and is intent on getting answers. Lou continues to wind up Maria in the salon who orders her to hold the fort while she attends Craig’s memorial. When Gary tells Lou that Craig was well loved in the community and she should show people that she’s sorry for what happened to him, Lou decides to go to the memorial, but will she receive a warm welcome?

Theo assures Todd that he’s only moved out for the sake of his kids and their relationship is far from over and a relieved Todd persuades Theo to join him for lunch. When Theo sees a missed call from Millie, he asserts that his kids will always come first and heads out. How will Todd react? Also, as Sally and Tim discuss their training session with the fostering agency, both are hopeful that they’ll make a success of it.

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

In the final visit to the village this week The Loft reopens, Dillon spirals, and wedding doubts bubble.

Move over, Dragons’ Den—Grace Black has a far more dramatic business pitch! In a twist nobody saw coming, she ropes in Clare to help reopen The Loft—yes, it’s time to get the club up and running like there was never a fatal shooting in the place last week— the business reopening is a flashy plan to make fast money and, plot twist, get Tori back! Expect glitter, grudges and gallons of cheap wine as the unlikely duo get back behind the bar. But will a dodgy drinks license or old rivalries crash their comeback party?

Meanwhile, poor Dillon is in a very dark place. Battling withdrawal symptoms and inner demons, he’s desperate for relief—and makes a reckless decision that could blow up in his face. Sneaking into the market, he swipes Liberty’s cash pot in broad daylight! But with CCTV, nosy neighbours and more than a few secrets floating about, how long before the truth comes crashing down?

Elsewhere, wedding bells may be ringing—but is someone getting cold feet? John Paul’s not convinced Jez is fully on board with their big day and starts asking the questions that might be difficult to answer. Could this fairy tale end before the confetti even falls?

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

Tane and Irene unpack his position as both Harper’s ex, and the father of her new baby. He’s determined to find the right moment to talk about their situation with her. However, Harper continually shrugs him off. He’s told not to swoop in – it’s Archie’s bathtime and Tane should go home. Marilyn‘s feeling the tension and when Alf and Roo confirm things are on track with Eliza, she moves back home from Irene‘s.

Leah and Justin pause their friction over Remi’s attitude and pointing the finger at Sonny and Lacey when Theo wakes up. The medical staff race to his side as his alarms go off, but things are finally looking positive. He can give his statement to Cash, though his concerns are much more focused on the safety of Lacey.

While Lacey is under Cash’s protection at the police station, her phone continues to buzz – Gage is desperate to find out where she is, and she’s on edge. Cash asks her to help put Gage away, and persuades her to speak her truth of Theo being dragged under the car, and identifying Gage as holding the controller – it was him who dropped the car on Theo. He was furious when he discovered she and Theo were sleeping together. Later, Cash arrives at Theo’s bedside, and Theo confirms it was Gage that lowered the car on him, matching Lacey’s statement and sending Cash ready to make his way to arrest Gage.

Theo’s pain has resided a little and he gets an unexpected visitor – Lacey. She‘s checking in on him, updating him about Gage‘s arrest, reassuring he won’t be a problem anymore. They share a kiss and she will try to be back soon. But as Leah leads her out, Theo’s protective aunt issues Lacey a stern warning: she’s not to visit Theo again – she‘s forbidden to return and must cut all contact.

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.

Karl remains curious over Darcy doing business with Dr Anythony Halsworth and Paul agrees the partnership seems strange. While Karl and Susan enjoy Leo and Krista’s going away party, Darcy meets with Tess in the hopes she might start afresh with him, somewhere other than Erinsborough. When Karl pops out to get more wine for the party, he spots Darcy and Tess and gets a private word with her. Tess also finds the Darcy-Halworth partnership strange and Karl questions her whereabouts on the day Amanda died, revealing the confusion over which café she met Darcy at.

Suspicions mounting, Karl vows to call her later and Darcy catches a glimpse of them together. He doesn’t like it one bit. As the wild weather ramps up, Susan goes to Eirini Rising to help with a building issue, meaning Karl is all alone when Darcy pays him a visit. Their cat and mouse game comes to a head and as they air their suspicions about each other. Rattled that Karl is onto him, Darcy injects Karl with a mysterious substance that paralyses him.

Sadie is intent on establishing the trust Amanda wanted, causing further tension between her and Byron. Sadie is disappointed that Byron plans on challenging the will, something Nicolette supports but Jane doesn’t. Nicolette points out to Sadie that she had to know Byron would stick to his guns. Jane tries to dissuade Byron from pursuing the challenge and tells Byron to think of his relationship with Sadie, but Byron believes the breakup meant he loved Sadie more than she loved him.

Andrew’s on alert as a storm approaches Erinsborough. While he’s at Leo and Krista’s bon voyage party, Wendy secretly meets with Gretchen, Andrew’s biological sister, whom she’s tracked down. Gretchen tells Wendy that their mother died years ago, and their father is a bad person. Wendy asks Gretchen if she would be up for meeting Andrew, but Gretchen declines, believing it would be better to save Andrew from disappointment. Wendy returns home as the storm hits, causing a blackout on Ramsay Street.

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