Pick of the Plots: Wednesday, May 7th

Today’s storylines from the UK and Australian soaps…

Cindy takes matters into her own hands to get Lauren to hospital when their ambulance is delayed. Witnessing the commotion, Chelsea rushes over to the club to tell Peter what is going on.

At Harry’s Barn, everyone waits for news on Lauren’s baby. Warmed by the community spirit, Linda and George announce that The Vic is reopening tomorrow for V.E Day, but their news falls flat with the majority, including Mo and Zack who can’t face it so soon after Martin’s death.

Later, Alfie tries to buoy Linda as she grows concerned for Elaine following the Square’s reaction.

Elsewhere, Ross reveals the truth to Vicki about their debt, and the real reason they had to leave Australia.

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

An upset Eileen mulls over Julie’s death.

George worries about Julie’s final message to Eileen and the future of their relationship, which only annoys Eileen further.

Meanwhile, Lisa tells Kit that they’ve hauled in Mick on suspicion of an assault and she would like him to conduct the interview. Kit masks his unease. As Kit enters the interview room he’s clearly nervous and Mick’s amused. Kit fails to question Mick in detail and says he’s free to go.

Outside, Mick corners Kit and tells him they need to have a chat. What has he got on Kit?

Elsewhere, when Theo’s daughter, Millie, calls at the undertakers demanding some answers from her dad, Todd looks uneasy.

Also, Dee-Dee tells Michael that she’s planning to return to work as she’s feeling much better. But when she finds Roy in the café with a candlelit cake in honour of Hayley’s birthday, Dee-Dee becomes emotional.

Lauren tells Bobby that she hasn’t received any more threatening texts, but she worries the blackmailer is simply biding their time.

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

After some persuading, Ruby comes clean and reveals that it was Joe who spiked Noah on the night of the limo crash.

As Ruby explains everything, Charity manages to put two and two together and realises it was Joe who took Caleb’s kidney.

Reeling from the revelation, Charity’s anger towards Joe simmers. When she vows to make sure Joe gets what he deserves, Ruby wonders whether she’s just signed Joe’s death warrant.

Later, all eyes are on Joe in The Woolpack – with both Charity and Billy out for revenge.

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

Kirby shares she’s going to try the solo-musician thing again. Theo helps convince Justin to be her manager, and they set up an ambush. After an honest discussion about how difficult it will be, how much it means to Kirby that he connects with her lyrics, Justin accepts. And first action as manager is finding where they can source the money to make it happen…

Marilyn‘s got something she wants to get off her chest and over tea, she opens up to Irene and Dana about the odd things Eliza’s been up to. While much of the girl’s behaviour could be explained by her traumatic experiences, Marilyn can’t shake the funny feeling she gets around her. Dana encourages her to trust her gut, but it seems Roo will have to come to these conclusions on her own; there’s no chance of convincing her.

Sonny and Theo talk mechanics over a brekky beer at Salt, and someone overhears. A mysterious bloke starts a conversation. He’s looking for people who might be interested in making money. What could this mean?

Later, over a bottle of wine, Sonny and Bree chuckle about Remi and the ways in which he can be mildly irritating, especially as someone who inherited a massive trust fund. Sonny misreads Bree’s warmth, leaning in and kissing her. She jerks back – not okay. How could Sonny do this to the man they both love, and so easily? When Remi gets home and finds out, he starts packing Sonny’s bags.

Dana struggles to keep up with Irene on their power walk, psyching herself up with the idea of being fit for Harper’s wedding. Irene reminds Dana she never said she was actually going. Later, when Irene isn’t even interested in seeing the dress Harper’s chosen, Dana pushes for an answer. Irene simply claims she’s too busy, with her schedule and everything, there’s not enough time, not even for Harper’s wedding. Irene finally admits that it’s the alcohol that’s keeping her away.

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.

A tender, possibly defining moment between Paul and Chelsea is abruptly cut short by the arrival of Cara and Remi. Still, Chelsea can’t help but feel a spark of hope flicker to life. She confides in Remi, her voice tinged with both excitement and uncertainty—she truly believes Paul may still have feelings for her.

Later, Paul shares in a joyful family moment with Terese as they celebrate Nell’s charges being dropped. Terese, warmed by his presence, is unaware that Paul—torn and quietly conflicted—has just sent Chelsea a gentle message about Thomas. He means well, trying to be there for both sides of his fractured life, but in doing so, he risks breaking hearts.

That balance is shattered when Chelsea, responding to a request from Jeffrey, agrees to meet. What she hears leaves her reeling: Jeffrey confesses that he tampered with the paternity results. The child she thought was hers with Paul… is actually Jeffrey’s. The ground shifts beneath her feet.

At the Share House, the group plans a light-hearted pool party to lift everyone’s spirits. But Byron, still mindful of Sadie’s past hurt, worries. He checks in and finds her taking small but brave steps toward rebuilding her confidence—standing outside in her bathers, trying to feel like herself again. She’s happy about the party, but not quite ready to promise anything. Then, when the party is in full swing, Sadie makes a quiet but powerful entrance—draped in a beautiful kaftan, walking tall and proud. Her friends notice, not just her outfit, but her strength.

As Remi almost catches Taye messaging Lydia in secret, the mood stays playful, especially when Remi stuns the boys by revealing she’s a poker powerhouse. But the joy is tempered for Byron when he gets a message from Haz—he and Mackenzie are ready to welcome Trevor to Paris. It’s a bittersweet blow.

Meanwhile, Andrew tries to move past the tension with Wendy and focuses on his self-defence class. Wendy shows up, hoping her homemade snacks and quiet presence will convey how sorry she is. But just as she’s trying to make things right, she sees something that stops her in her tracks—Sandra openly flirting with Andrew. From Wendy’s perspective, he’s not exactly shutting it down. Hurt and humiliated, she storms over, confronting him in front of his class.

Back home, the emotional fallout is raw and painful. Wendy feels invisible and pushed aside; Andrew, craving peace and structure, is overwhelmed. When he lashes out—accusing her of caring less about their daughter—it cuts deep. They both want what’s best for their family, but they’re speaking different emotional languages, and for now, the distance between them only grows.

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