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EMMERDALE: 9289

17/2/2022

Emmerdale
Episode 9289
Thursday 17 February 2022
ITV/STV
19:00

Devised by Kevin Laffan
Writer: Liam Johnson
Director: Tim Royle
Series Producer: Laura Shaw
Series Producer: Kate Brooks
Executive Producer: Jane Hudson

Hotten Police arrive in Emmerdale Village to investigate the Meena situation.

Liv gives Vinny an answer.

Over at Butlers Farm, Chas and Cain reflect on happier times but can Chas finally make Cain see sense?

CAST

Jeff Hordley as Cain Dingle
Paige Sandhu as Meena Jutla
Matthew Wolfenden as David Metcalfe
Joe-Warren Plant as Jacob Gallagher
Bradley Johnson as Vinny Dingle
Isobel Steele as Olivia "Liv" Flaherty
Natalie J. Robb as Moira Dingle
Lucy Pargeter as Chas Dingle
Olivia Bromley as Dawn Fletcher
Katherine Dow Blyton as PC Harriet Finch
Jay Kontzle as Billy Fletcher
Andy Moore as PC Mike Swirling
Rebecca Sarker as Dr. Manpreet Sharma
Dean Andrews as William "Will" Taylor
Natalie Ann Jamieson as Amy Wyatt
Kevin Mathurin as Rev. Charles Anderson
Jonny McPherson as Dr. Liam Cavanagh
Roxy Shahidi as Leyla Cavanagh

EMMERDALE: 9287

15/2/2022

Emmerdale
Episode 9287
Tuesday 15 February 2022
ITV/STV
19:00

Devised by Kevin Laffan
Writer: Chris Gill
Director: Matt Hilton
Series Producer: Laura Shaw
Series Producer: Kate Brooks
Executive Producer: Jane Hudson

At a remote viaduct, Meena smiles as she taunts Billy and Dawn with her gun. Billy is horrified when Meena tells him about the little game they are about to play where he gets to either save himself or Dawn. She threatens to kill them both if Billy doesn't decide.

Determined Chas manages to climb through the window to get to Cain. His mood doesn't change as she sits next to him and pulls out another full bottle to help talk things through.

At Home Farm, Will is increasingly concerned about Dawn and Billy's whereabouts.

Vinny and Liv happily play video games while Liv thanks Vinny for taking her mind off of the teenagers recognising her in the Hide. When Vinny presents her with a jewelry box, Liv's mortified when she misinterprets the romantic gift as a marriage proposal.

CAST

Paige Sandhu as Meena Jutla
Olivia Bromley as Dawn Fletcher
Jay Kontzle as Billy Fletcher
Nicola Wheeler as Nicola King
Dominic Brunt as Paddy Dingle
Jeff Hordley as Cain Dingle
Nick Miles as James "Jimmy" King
Zoe Henry as Rhona Goskirk
Mark Charnock as Marlon Dingle
Kevin Mathurin as Rev. Charles Anderson
Bradley Johnson as Vinny Dingle
Lucy Pargeter as Chas Dingle
Natalie J. Robb as Moira Dingle
Dean Andrews as William "Will" Taylor
Isobel Steele as Olivia "Liv" Flaherty
Roxy Shahidi as Leyla Cavanagh
Fiona Wade as Priya Kotecha

RIVER CITY: MONDAY 14 FEBRUARY 2022

14/2/2022

River City
Monday 14 February 2022
BBC Scotland
22:00

Devised by Stephen Greenhorn
Written by Anita Vettesse
Directed by Davie McKay
Series Producer: Stuart Davids
Executive Producer: Martin McCardie
Executive Producer: Gavin Smith
Senior Executive Producer: Kate Oates

This week in Shieldinch.

St. Valentine's Day makes hearts flutter in Montego Street.

Scarlett and Andrew find a love connection.

Bob is gutted when Roisin goes on a date with Sonny.

Ash and Caitlin relive their past.

While Rebecca and Angus are at romantic odds, Bernie tries to uncover the identity of her secret admirer.

Andrew and Scarlett reconnect over a romantic lunch at The Two Jailbirds. As Andrew reveals how lonely he was after Duncan banished Scarlett, she admits she often wonders what their life could have been like. Trying to make up for lost time, Andrew asks to meet Stevie - but a protective Scarlett is reluctant.

However, as the couple reconnect, romance is ruined when Andrew offers Scarlett money. Affronted, Scarlett storms off.

Elsewhere, Bob is broken hearted when Roisin reveals she is going on a St. Valentine's Day date with Sonny. However, when the date ends disastrously, Bob attempts to make a love connection with Roisin.

Not feeling the love for Valentine’s Day, Caitlin admits to Ash it is a date she’d rather forget. Ash tries to make it a happy day for his ex as they enjoy a fun and laughter-filled lunch date. As they reminisce about their past, the former flames grow close.

Hopeless romantic Angus is crushed when Rebecca reveals she loathes St. Valentine's Day. When Bob reveals how much Angus loves this day, Rebecca feels guilty and tries to make amends.

After receiving an anonymous St. Valentine's Day card, Bernie tries to uncover the identity of her secret admirer. Mikey is crushed when his love life falters, leaving Gillian to pick up the pieces.

CAST

Sally Howitt as Scarlett O'Hara
Jamie Marie Leary as Rebecca Fleming
Greg Powrie as Andrew Campbell-Baxter
Joyce Falconer as Roisin McIntyre
Juliet Cadzow as Suzie Fraser
Stephen Purdon as Bob O'Hara
Darren Brownlie as Michael Duffy
Lesley Hart as Sgt. Louise "Lou" Caplan
Barbara Rafferty as Bernie O'Hara
Gayle Telfer Stevens as Caitlin McLean
Gail Watson as Dr. Gillian Gibson
Jimmy Chisholm as Sonny Caplan
Laurie Ventry as Father Mick Mulvaney
Iain Robertson as Stevie O'Hara
Kathryn Howden as Maggie McLean
Brian James Leys as Ash King
Scott Fletcher as Angus Lindsay

EASTENDERS: 6434

14/2/2022

EastEnders
Episode 6434
Monday 14 February 2022
20:00
BBC One

Devised by Julia Smith
Devised by Tony Holland
Written by Conway McDermott
Directed by Vicki Kisner
Series Producer: Sharon Batten
Executive Producer: Jon Sen
Senior Executive Producer: Kate Oates

Kirsty battles with demons from her past and present.

Jean is living life to the full, but Stacey is concerned by her behaviour.

Kheerat makes a move in his ploy to get to Gray.

Vinny is preparing Kirsty's belated birthday surprise but she seems preoccupied - and Patrick and Sonia soon realise why when they see her laying flowers to mark the anniversary of Nick Cotton's death.

Despite Eve's reassurances, Stacey cannot shake the feeling that something is wrong with her mum.

Kheerat creates an email account under the pseudonym Chantelle Atkins.

CAST

James Farrar as Zack Hudson
Roger Griffiths as Mitch Baker
Diane Parish as Denise Fox
Kelsey Calladine-Smith as Jada Lennox
Zack Morris as Keegan Butcher-Baker
Jaz Singh Deol as Kheerat Panesar
Milly Zero as Kirsty "Dotty" Cotton
Rudolph Walker as Patrick Trueman
Natalie Cassidy as Sonia Fowler
Shiv Jalota as Vinny Panesar
Lacey Turner as Stacey Slater
Gillian Wright as Jean Slater
Heather Peace as Eve Unwin
Brian Conley as Thomas "Rocky" Cotton
Letitia Dean as Sharon Watts
Shona McGarty as Whitney Dean
Kara-Leah Fernandes as Bailey Baker
Jessie Wallace as Kat Slater
Ross Boatman as Harvey Monroe

CORONATION STREET: 10563

14/2/2022

Coronation Street
Episode 10563
Monday 14 February 2022
ITV/STV
20:30

Devised by Tony Warren
Written by Ian Kershaw
Directed by George C. Siougas
Series Producer: Iain MacLeod

Steve gives Jacob a gobful and a fistful. Asha calls an ambulance while Jacob puts Amy in the recovery position. In the local medical facility, Steve and Tracy stare in shock at Amy's seemingly lifeless body. Asha and Aadi approach Steve in the medical facility and asserts that if Jacob is responsible for Amy's condition, he will make sure hers is the last life he ever destroys. Jacob reckons someone spiked Amy's drink before she got to the club. Steve tells Asha and Aadi that Amy's blood tests show she has taken GHB. Steve is convinced Jacob spiked Amy's drink. Jacob reveals that he and Amy are together.

Adam and Sarah spend St. Valentine's Day apart. Adam leads his client through to the hotel restaurant Sarah parks herself with Peter and Carla in The Rovers and moans about her ruined St. Valentine's Day.

Max leaves the dance disappointed.

Meanwhile, in The Rovers' back room, Daisy leans in for a kiss and Daniel responds. Blowing out the candle, they head upstairs.

Elsewhere, when Elaine reveals that she has signed up for a course on heart health, Sally despairs.

CAST

Jack James Ryan as Jacob Hay
Elle Mulvaney as Amy Barlow
Kate Ford as Tracy McDonald
Simon Gregson as Steve McDonald
Paddy Bever as Max Turner
Tina O'Brien as Sarah Barlow
Chris Gascoyne as Peter Barlow
Antony Cotton as Sean Tully
Samuel Robertson as Adam Barlow
Alison King as Carla Barlow
Rebecca Ryan as Lydia Chambers
Tanisha Gorey as Asha Alahan
Paula Wilcox as Elaine Jones
Joe Duttine as Tim Metcalfe
Sally Dynevor as Sally Metcalfe
Charlotte Jordan as Daisy Midgley
Rob Mallard as Daniel Osbourne
Jane Hazlegrove as Bernie Winter
Sam Aston as Chesney Brown
Dolly-Rose Campbell as Gemma Winter
Adam Hussain as Aadi Alahan

CORONATION STREET: 10562

14/2/2022

Coronation Street
Episode 10562
Monday 14 February 2022
ITV/STV
19:30

Devised by Tony Warren
Written by Nessah Muthy
Directed by George C. Siougas
Series Producer: Iain MacLeod

Amy hits the club, and then the floor. Jacob approaches Amy, Asha and Summer and suggests they go clubbing in town after the St. Valentine's Day Dance. Amy, Asha, Summer and Aadi meet up with Jacob outside a club. In the club, Amy becomes increasingly woozy. Suddenly she collapses and Jacob yells at Asha, Aadi and Summer to call an ambulance.

Sarah prepares to spend St. Valentine's Day all alone. In the factory, Lydia opens a gift bag and pulls out the set of sexy lingerie, making out it is from her ex and she is confused by his mixed messages. Adam calls Sarah and cancels their St. Valentine's Day date causing Sarah to be fuming.

Max films the St. Valentine's Day Dance. At the dance, Daniel heads over to chat to Amy and her mates, but upon realising they're drunk, he orders them to leave.

Meanwhile, when Bernie offers them a voucher for Speed Daal, Gemma is thrilled. When Yasmeen reveals that the voucher isn’t valid on St. Valentine's Day, Chesney is furious. Gemma reveals that all the reward money was returned and Dev gave the anonymous donation to a homeless charity.

Elsewhere, at number 4 Coronation Street, Sally suggests to Tim they have a naughty game of landlords and tenants. When Elaine points out that Tim needs to relax and any sex is out of the question, Sally is furious.

CAST

Samuel Robertson as Adam Barlow
Tina O'Brien as Sarah Barlow
Charlotte Jordan as Daisy Midgley
Shelley King as Yasmeen Nazir
Lisa George as Beth Sutherland
Andrew Whyment as Kirk Sutherland
Rebecca Ryan as Lydia Chambers
Tanisha Gorey as Asha Alahan
Joe Duttine as Tim Metcalfe
Harriet Bibby as Summer Spellman
Paddy Bever as Max Turner
Sally Dynevor as Sally Metcalfe
Jack P. Shepherd as David Platt
Chris Gascoyne as Peter Barlow
Elle Mulvaney as Amy Barlow
Simon Gregson as Steve McDonald
Rob Mallard as Daniel Osbourne
Carla Mendonça as Orla Crawshaw
Adam Hussain as Aadi Alahan
Jack James Ryan as Jacob Hay
Paula Wilcox as Elaine Jones
Sam Aston as Chesney Brown
Dolly-Rose Campbell as Gemma Winter
Jane Hazlegrove as Bernie Winter

EMMERDALE: 9286

14/2/2022

Emmerdale
Episode 9286
Monday 14 February 2022
ITV/STV
19:00

Devised by Kevin Laffan
Writer: Isobel Cameron
Director: Matt Hilton
Series Producer: Laura Shaw
Series Producer: Kate Brooks
Executive Producer: Jane Hudson

Billy and Dawn emotionally exchange their vows and the congregation erupt in joy.

But, as everyone makes their way to Home Farm for the reception Billy and Dawn are nowhere to be seen.

Could Meena be responsible for this?

Moira tries to get Cain to go and see Kyle but he locks her out of the room and grabs a bottle of whisky.

What is Cain planning?

Vinny is planning a St. Valentine's Day to remember. In the Hide, Liv is in shock when some teenagers ask to take a picture with her, due to her being "famous" for allegedly killing Ben. Laurel furiously defends Liv and throws the troublesome teenagers out.

CAST

Olivia Bromley as Dawn Fletcher
Jay Kontzle as Billy Fletcher
Mark Charnock as Marlon Dingle
Dean Andrews as William "Will" Taylor
Katherine Dow Blyton as PC Harriet Finch
Lucy Pargeter as Chas Dingle
Fiona Wade as Priya Kotecha
Charlotte Bellamy as Laurel Thomas
Isobel Steele as Olivia "Liv" Flaherty
Bradley Johnson as Vinny Dingle
Natalie J. Robb as Moira Dingle
Jeff Hordley as Cain Dingle
Roxy Shahidi as Leyla Cavanagh
Dominic Brunt as Paddy Dingle
Kevin Mathurin as Rev. Charles Anderson
Noah Ryan Aspinall as Lucas Taylor
Daisy Sequerra as Teen

EASTENDERS: 6433

11/2/2022

EastEnders
Episode 6433
Friday 11 February 2022
20:30
BBC One

Devised by Julia Smith
Devised by Tony Holland
Written by Rebekah Harrison
Directed by Sarah Esdaile
Series Producer: Sharon Batten
Executive Producer: Jon Sen
Senior Executive Producer: Kate Oates

Introducing: Maya Barcot as Dr. Archer
Introducing: Gino Wilson as Receptionist

Janine is back on top after getting Mick out of a sticky situation.

Stacey is left smitten.

Jean gives Harvey a piece of her mind.

As Mick nurses a hangover, Shirley makes it clear he is not forgiven, while Thomas encourages his friend to take up boxing.

Kirsty is annoyed that Vinny has booked out the club on St. Valentine's Day, unaware he is planning a big surprise for her.

And Jean is none too happy when she calls a taxi for her doctor's appointment, only for Harvey to turn up.

CAST

Letitia Dean as Sharon Watts
Kelsey Calladine-Smith as Jada Lennox
Diane Parish as Denise Fox
James Farrar as Zack Hudson
Milly Zero as Kirsty "Dotty" Cotton
Shiv Jalota as Vinny Panesar
Brian Conley as Thomas "Rocky" Cotton
Gillian Taylforth as Kathy Beale
Max Bowden as Ben Mitchell
Jaz Singh Deol as Kheerat Panesar
Ross Boatman as Harvey Monroe
Gillian Wright as Jean Slater
Jessie Wallace as Kat Slater
Heather Peace as Eve Unwin
Tony Clay as PC Callum Highway
Lacey Turner as Stacey Slater
Danny Dyer as Mick Carter
Maddy Hill as Nancy Carter
Linda Henry as Shirley Carter
Charlie Brooks as Janine Butcher
Harry Farr as Oliver "Ollie" Carter
Zack Morris as Keegan Butcher-Baker
Maya Barcot as Dr. Archer
Lisa Gorgin as Angela
Gino Wilson as Receptionist

CORONATION STREET: DOUBLESODE - EPISODE 10560 AND EPISODE 10561

11/2/2022

Coronation Street
Episode 10560
Friday 11 February 2022
ITV/STV
19:30

Devised by Tony Warren
Written by Cameron McAllister
Directed by George C. Siougas
Series Producer: Iain MacLeod

Coronation Street
Episode 10560
Friday 11 February 2022
ITV/STV
20:00 (approx)

Devised by Tony Warren
Written by Susan Oudot
Directed by George C. Siougas
Series Producer: Iain MacLeod

Adam's tormentor holds the key to success. The tormentor, lets themselves into Adam & Sarah's flat and after snipping the heads off two red roses, leaves a note reading '`Happy Valentine's Day. It might be your last'.

Amy reveals her secret boyfriend. Amy lies to Steve, telling him that Weatherfield Police called and they've released Jacob pending further investigations. When Summer and Asha quiz Amy about Jacob's break-in, she leaps to his defence and Summer realises that Jacob is the mystery boyfriend. Amy begs Summer and Asha not to spill the beans about her relationship with Jacob. Steve installed a CCTV camera in the backyard of number 1 Coronation Street. Amy meets up with Jacob in secret and assures him they'll work something out.

Daniel decides to expel his lie. Daniel calls at number 8 Coronation Street and apologises for letting slip about David's ordeal.

Gary returns home to find Kelly packing her things.

When Elaine suggests they have a movie night together, Tim is all for it. A mischievous Sally, tells Elaine that 'Terms of Endearment' is his favourite film. As Tim and Steve settle down for movie night, they're horrified when Elaine reveals that the film she’s lined up is 'Terms of Endearment'.

CAST

Carla Mendonça as Orla Crawshaw
Joe Duttine as Tim Metcalfe
Harriet Bibby as Summer Spellman
Paula WIlcox as Elaine Jones
Charlotte Jordan as Daisy Midgley
Millie Gibson as Kelly Neelan
Julia Goulding as Shona Platt
Simon Gregson as Steve McDonald
Paddy Bever as Max Turner
Jack P. Shepherd as David Platt
Mikey North as Gary Windass
Samia Longchambon as Maria Windass
Chris Gascoyne as Peter Barlow
Jane Hazlegrove as Bernie Winter
Elle Mulvaney as Amy Barlow
Tina O'Brien as Sarah Barlow
Rebecca Ryan as Lydia Chambers
Sally Dynevor as Sally Metcalfe
Jack James Ryan as Jacob Hay
Charlie De Melo as Imran Habeeb
Tanisha Gorey as Asha Alahan
Kel Allen as Laura Neelan
Samuel Robertson as Adam Barlow

EMMERDALE: 9285

11/2/2022

Emmerdale
Episode 9285
Friday 11 February 2022
ITV/STV
19:00

Devised by Kevin Laffan
Writer: Sharon Marshall
Director: Matt Hilton
Series Producer: Laura Shaw
Series Producer: Kate Brooks
Executive Producer: Jane Hudson

The next day Dawn worries she won't have a wedding dress in time for her wedding but Leyla says she will put in a call.

Cain is devastated.

Amelia is hurt by a barbed comment from Chloe.

Laurel tells Jai to fix his life. Although she still loves Jai, she just cannot forgive him for recent events which leaves Jai broken.

CAST

Liam Fox as Dan Spencer
Natalie J. Robb as Moira Dingle
Olivia Bromley as Dawn Taylor
Jay Kontzle as Billy Fletcher
Roxy Shahidi as Leyla Cavanagh
Sally Dexter as Faith Dingle
Andy Moore as PC Mike Swirling
Lawrence Robb as Mackenzie "Mack" Boyd
Rosie Bentham as Gabby Thomas
Lesley Dunlop as Brenda Walker
Samantha Giles as Bernice Blackstock
Jessie Elland as Chloe Harris
Daisy Campbell as Amelia Spencer
Alfie Clarke as Arthur Thomas
Charlotte Bellamy as Laurel Thomas
Laura Norton as Kerry Wyatt
Sam Hall as Samson Dingle
Christopher Bisson as Jai Sharma
Natalie Ann Jamieson as Amy Wyatt
Jeff Hordley as Cain Dingle