Pick of the Plots: Monday July 3rd

SoapWorld takes a look at the latest goings on in Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale, Hollyoaks and Doctors this Monday.

Chesney and Sinead agree to give their relationship another chance. Chesney wants to sort things out with Daniel but he encounters a hostile situation at the Bistro and is stabbed with a broken bottle by Rich. Rich flees while Daniel tends to Chesney’s gash. Daniel is hurt when Sinead arrives and assumes he’s responsible. As Chesney is rushed off to hospital, Robert confides in Michelle about Rich’s money-laundering proposal.

Aidan accompanies Eva to her doctor’s appointment. Later, Aidan calls in the salon and lies to Maria telling her that Eva’s very ill which is why he hasn’t been able to dump her. Maria’s unimpressed. Eva rants at Leanne telling her how she intends to have her revenge on Aidan. 

Elsewhere, Eileen tries to talk to Nicola but it doesn’t go well; Adam returns from London and announces that he’s renting premises on Victoria Street for business purposes, later we see him up to no good at the florist; Todd puts pressure on Billy to attend the funeral; and Gina plays Sally and Sophie off against each other.

Coronation Street, Monday at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV, UTV and STV.

A cash-strapped Karen mounts a job search but is turned away from the Square’s local businesses. However, she soon turns meeting Jane to her advantage. Later, Karen comes to a realisation about her daughter Bernadette.

Abi tries to worm her way back to Steven but he reminds her that what happened between them meant nothing. Later, Abi realises that Steven is tracking Lauren’s phone and gives him food for thought.

Elsewhere, Robbie’s dismayed when Dot says he can’t move in with her; Ingrid starts her first day looking after Amy and Ricky; and Fi continues to make her mark on The Vic.

EastEnders, Monday at 8pm on BBC One. Repeated at 10pm on UKTV channel ‘W’.

Rhona reveals to a shocked Paddy and Vanessa she plans to drop the charges against Pierce. However, his reaction leads to a change of heart about letting him off the hook. Later, Rhona is relieved to hear that Pierce has been charged but she’s worried about the impending trial.

Laurel’s grateful when Emma offers to accompany Arthur to the bus stop. Emma takes the chance to feed an initially sceptical Arthur a cover story about what she was actually doing in the video. Despite her best efforts Emma still realises she needs to destroy the footage however after finding a reason to be at Mulberry alone her efforts are thwarted by a suspicious Laurel.

Elsewhere, Leyla overhears Debbie and Charity discussing their business and spots an opportunity. Frank is concerned to realise Megan and Charity will be working together…

Emmerdale, Monday at 7pm on ITV, STV and UTV.

Mercedes gives Maxine the signed papers for Mitzeee to adopt Bobby and gets drunk in The Folly, but is interrupted by a mystery man who wants to help her. Later, Mercedes tells Myra that she’s going to America to see Bobby and she doesn’t know when she’ll be back.

Goldie panics when she finds out that Hunter and Simone have gone to the police station to tell the truth about Prince. She manages to stop them but finds out that she’ll be going to prison for the robbery. Shane asks her to run away with him.

Elsewhere, Cindy resorts to dirty tactics in her election campaign but Louis is on to her; Jesse takes Grace for a viewing at a potential new club but she’s furious when she finds out Warren is after it too.

Hollyoaks, Monday at 6.30pm on Channel 4 and a ‘first look’ at 7pm on E4.

Doctors is off-air for its annual summer break.

Doctors, Monday at 1.45pm on BBC One.