It is a significant week ahead for all the soaps, with returns, deaths, and secrets being exposed.
EastEnders
On EastEnders, Grant speeds back into Walford and is told that his brother Phil is struggling as Nigel deteriorates. Grant is angry that no one informed him about how unwell Nigel is, while Phil is convinced that his loved ones do not need him. As Nigel gets worse, Julie decides it is time to make him comfortable and stop his treatment.
Julie warns Grant that Nigel has not got long left, leaving Grant torn between seeing Nigel for the last time and helping Phil. Grant manages to get Phil to agree to visit Nigel, and soon after, Nigel sadly passes away. Phil struggles with his grief as Walford comes together to remember Nigel after learning of his death.
Elsewhere, Ravi remains in the mental health unit, where he is diagnosed with complex PTSD and begins therapy. Cindy finally agrees to a date with Max but has no intention of turning up, until a moment with Linda makes her jealous.
Emmerdale
As for Emmerdale, Cain and Moira feel distant from each other, leaving Robert feeling guilty. When Moira questions Robert's behaviour, he admits that he planted the IDs that led to her imprisonment and that Joe Tate was blackmailing him and Victoria. She issues an ultimatum before heading off to confront Joe with a shotgun.
Meanwhile, Cain plans to cancel his cancer surgery, but can Moira and Liam change his mind? Moira later tells Dawn what Joe has done, but how will she react? Sarah and Jacob are overwhelmed with becoming baby Leyla's official parents. Ross is awkward, reluctant to hold the baby, knowing he is the father, but Jacob insists on inviting him and Moses to their family gathering later.
Paddy tells Eve he may go to prison, but Mandy suggests Bear take the full blame for Ray's death, leaving Paddy disgusted. Bear spirals about new evidence, fearing he will not be freed from prison, and Paddy is not optimistic when he finds Simo, who was also exploited by Ray and Celia, who refuses to help Bear. Dr Todd flirts with Vanessa before trying to turn residents against Jacob.
Coronation Street
Over on Coronation Street, in a dramatic week of episodes, we see the killer events that took place on Carla and Lisa's wedding day. The day's events are shown from each of the potential murder victims' points of view, and by the end of the week, one of Maggie, Megan, Jodie, Theo, and Carl will be dead.
Theo terrorises Todd, but with George's help, he is able to flee. However, he is not done yet as Todd is forced to face his abusive partner once more. Carl's enemies are hopeful to see the back of him, but will Carl get away with his final act of malice towards his brother Kevin?
Jodie's past comes back to haunt her as she too prepares to flee, only for her sister Shona to be accosted by two men. Jodie knows they have been sent to get the hard drive she stole, and she gives it up as Shona asks her to stay. Soon, a discovery leaves Jodie seeking revenge, but she is being watched.
Maggie and Megan fight it out after Megan's run-in with Leanne, Eva, and Toyah. When Megan overhears Maggie and Melanie discussing something incriminating, she tells Maggie a secret of her own, but will it lead to one of them being killed? As the week comes to an end, we see the moment Betsy finds a body, and lives are changed forever as someone meets a grim demise.
Hollyoaks
On Hollyoaks, Jonah visits Tony to thank him for saving his family, whilst newcomer Maddox reunites with his mum, Beth. Maddox finds out about the crash, and Pearl tries to help the family, while Jack is caught between his warring relatives. Ste has a big decision to make between Rex and old flame James. Diane sets a plan in motion, while Cleo struggles to be around Tori after a bombshell.
Home and Away
As for Home and Away, Remi struggles with the effects of his surgery while he is told his tumour is not cancer. Jo and Cash join forces to locate Tane, but they soon put Brax and Ricky's life on the run at risk. Lacey is incriminated by a newspaper article, and soon she is devastated to learn that the DPP have decided to prosecute her for Holden's death.
Home and Away is available to stream from 6 am weekdays, with double bill episodes airing from 6 pm on 5Star. Hollyoaks is available to stream on Channel 4's streaming service now, while it also airs Mondays to Wednesdays on E4 at 7 PM.
EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30 pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Emmerdale airs weeknights at 8 pm on ITV1 and ITVX. Coronation Street airs weeknights at 8:30 pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
