Next week's soap operas are set to deliver dramatic twists, including a sinister plan from Dr Todd in Emmerdale and the exposure of a killer in Coronation Street. Emmerdale residents fight to save Moira Dingle from prison, while Dr Todd manipulates those around him. Coronation Street sees a killer secret potentially revealed, and EastEnders features a blackmail plot.
In Emmerdale, Robert visits Bear in prison, pressuring him to help Moira's case. Aaron searches for evidence, feeling guilty over Mack's turmoil about Moira's imprisonment. When Bear calls with new evidence, Aaron vows to find it. Moira plans to plead guilty, but Cain is desperate for her to know about the new evidence. Paddy hopes the evidence will free Bear, but a discovery about Ray could implicate him further. Dr Todd assures Jacob things are fine while secretly setting him up for obsessive behaviour. Todd moves in with Vanessa, and Jacob tries to avoid her. Todd manipulates Manpreet into believing Jacob is obsessed with her. April needs support, Kammy and Belle flirt, and Charity announces a baby shower for Sarah and Jacob.
In Coronation Street, Summer questions Theo about Billy's last moments, shocked by Theo and Todd's plans to move to Belfast. Summer tells Todd her fears that Theo killed Billy. George and Sarah try to stop Todd leaving. At the flat, Todd makes a bid for freedom, standing up to Theo in a special episode before reporting the abuse to Lisa and Kit. Theo is desperate to flee. Sarah vows to find video evidence of the abuse Todd endured. Roy is in grave danger when Mal takes revenge, setting the café on fire. Everyone thinks Roy is out, unaware he is unconscious upstairs. Debbie sees Carl's true colours when Summer tells her about Carl's offer to give information about Billy's death in exchange for his life insurance payout. Debbie kicks Carl out, while Ronnie makes him an offer. Mal reports Kit for assault, but Kit plays it down. Lisa misplaces her police badge. Jodie's actions spark a rift, Ben quizzes Steve about their dad Jim, George confides in Glenda about selling the business, and Eva tries to mend relations with the Driscolls.
In EastEnders, Vicki and Ross are at loggerheads over Joel as their hen and stag parties arrive. Vicki drops an ultimatum that could cancel the wedding. A passionate moment between Vicki and Zack is caught on camera, and a mystery blackmailer drops threats. Vicki gets Mark's help to uncover the blackmailer, and others find out about the affair. There is a demand for £20,000 or the video will be shared. Bea is jealous of Honey and copies her dress before gatecrashing her meal with Billy. Bea's date with Ian goes well, and they share a kiss. Sam reveals her results are clear after cancer treatment. She, Ian, and Louie visit Nigel at the care home. There is tension between Josh and Oscar amid their secret tryst, while Nugget and Will clash and Priya is concerned for Ravi. Frankie prepares to say goodbye as she moves to London for dance school, while new characters Beth, Jonah, and Caleb Keane arrive in the village.
