​Coronation Street: Episode 10039
Monday 23 March 2020
​ITV/STV/UTV
20:30
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Devised by Tony Warren
Written by Ellen Taylor
Directed by Sarah Kendell
Series Producer: Iain MacLeod

Bernie fears Gemma has got more than just baby blues.  As the babies continue to cry, a panic stricken Gemma tries to break the door down.  Arriving with Mother’s Day balloons, Bernie is shocked to find Gemma in such a distressed state.  Having forced the door, Bernie assures her they’re all fine but Gemma dissolves into floods of tears, branding herself an unfit mum.  Gemma admits that she’s exhausted but too afraid to sleep.  Bernie insists she’ll move in to lend a hand but on condition Gemma sees a General Practitioner.  Gemma agrees but makes Bernie promise not to tell Chesney.  Chesney returns home and is put out to find Bernie has moved back in. 

Nick drops a bombshell on David.  David tells Nick and Gail how Clayton has been dripping poison into Shona’s ear.  Nick attempts to go and talk to Shona but she refuses to see him, her Key Worker asking him to pass a message to David. 

Ryan tries to comfort Alya.  Alya frets about Yasmeen, wishing there was something she could do.  

Meanwhile, Evelyn gives Arthur another chance.  Arthur tells Evelyn how sorry he is for letting her down and begs her to give him another chance.  She agrees to think about it before tearing a strip off Tyrone for interfering, admitting she’s considering his offer of another date.

Elsewhere, Ken and Norris sneak out to The Rovers for a treat, but when Ken hears that Eccles will be home alone for the night, he’s concerned and forms a plan to take Eccles back to Stillwaters.

Coronation Street: Episode 10038
Monday 23 March 2020
​ITV/STV/UTV
19:30
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Devised by Tony Warren
Written by Emily Gascoyne
Directed by Sarah Kendell
Series Producer: Iain MacLeod

Gemma is trapped in a nightmare.  Gemma has a terrible dream where she hurts Aled, rushing downstairs in a panic she’s relieved to find Chesney feeding Aled but deeply unnerved to think she might harm one of her babies.  When her Health Visitor later explains to Gemma that Llio has lost weight and she needs to increase her formula milk, Gemma is further shaken.  The Health Visitor quizzes Gemma about her state of mind but Gemma insists she’s fine.  As Julie leaves, Gemma fights back the tears.  The children’s crying escalates as she heads out to the yard to calm herself down but as the door closes behind her Gemma realises with horror she has locked herself out and the children in.

David fights for Shona.  David visits Clayton in prison and implores him to leave Shona alone but clearly enjoying David’s misery, Clayton assures him that’s not going to happen.

Yasmeen refuses to hear the truth.  Making out that something terrible has happened, Ryan drags Yasmeen to their flat where Alya introduces her to a Police Officer who has information about Geoff.  But Yasmeen refuses to listen and rushes out.  Alya later finds Yasmeen and handing her the policewoman;s contact card, begs her to give her a call and find out the truth about Geoff.

Meanwhile, Tyrone looks out for his grandmother.  Evelyn puts a brave face on after being stood up, while Tyrone gives Arthur a piece of his mind, telling him to stay away from Evelyn in future as she’s not interested causing Arthur to be emotionally crushed.

Elsewhere, Norris reluctantly agrees to join Ken for the Stillwaters’ art class. 

​Emmerdale: Episode 8765
Tuesday 23 March 2020
ITV/STV/UTV
19:00

Devised by Kevin Laffan
Written by Martin Fustes
​Directed by Pip Short
Series Producer: Laura Shaw
Series Producer: Kate Brooks

A Social Worker arrives to assess the situation between Eve, Chas & Paddy.  Chas is furious as Paddy is nowhere to be seen. 

An awkward atmosphere develops between Victoria & Luke.

Leanna has her suspicions on Liam & Leyla. 

Meanwhile, Eric invites Brenda for a taster session. 

Elsewhere, Belle & Jamie experience a strain in their friendship. 

Emmerdale: Episode 8764
Monday 22 March 2020
ITV/STV/UTV
19:00

Devised by Kevin Laffan
Written by Martin Fustes
​Directed by Pip Short
Series Producer: Laura Shaw
Series Producer: Kate Brooks

Aaron returns to Emmerdale Village for the triple christening.  Aaron tells Billy that he’s going to take a few more days before he comes back to work and that Billy’s job is safe.

Leyla discreetly arranges to meet up with Liam.

Harry, Eve and Theo's christening gets underway and villagers happily celebrate the new life into the world - it soon becomes too much for one resident. 

​Chas is on tenterhooks with Eve following Paddy's blunder at the local medical facility last week when he left her in the car all alone. 

David receives a letter.

Brenda is impressed by Eric. 
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An Emmerdale legend arrives back in the Village.

​​EastEnders: Episode 6100
Tuesday 24 March 2020
BBC One
19:30

Devised by Julia Smith
Devised by Tony Holland
Written by Carey Andrews
Directed by Matt Holt
Series Producer: Sharon Batten
​Executive Producer: Jon Sen

Keegan takes matters into his own hands.

Linda issues some home truths.

Callum is left distraught.

After learning of Ben's arrest, Callum is inconsolable when Kathy reveals Ben was leaving the Prince Albert with another man.  Halfway then makes a difficult decision about the future.

Linda is unnerved when Shelley arrives at The Queen Vic and tells Isaac about the landlady's drinking.

Tiffany seeks advice from Callum over her problems with Keegan.

Karen visits Sharon at 45 Albert Square to give her a pep-talk on being a parent.  

Whitney tries to put recent events behind her but it's obvious she is struggling. 

​EastEnders: Episode 6099
Monday 23 March 2020
BBC One
20:00

Devised by Julia Smith
Devised by Tony Holland
Written by Carey Andrews
Directed by Matt Holt
Series Producer: Sharon Batten
​Executive Producer: Jon Sen

Everyone anxiously awaits the outcome of Whitney’s bail hearing.

Ben hatches a plan.

Ian makes a shocking proposition.

The locals are on tenterhooks as they wait for news on Whitney.

Ian thinks of a way of helping Sharon.

Shelley gives Linda a few home truths.

Chantelle is having trouble juggling work and home life, so Mitch offers to step in and help.

Ben wants to stay in control ahead of his meeting with Danny - but things turn sour when Callum arrives.

The scales fall from Gemma's eyes.  At baby yoga Vanessa apologises to Gemma for the ‘misunderstanding’ over the party and invites her to join she and Imogen for lunch.  Gemma is pleased but as they ply her with prosecco then she hears them bitching about her an upset Gemma grabs the buggy and heads out.  In her emotional state, Gemma fails to spot an oncoming car which screeches to a halt, narrowly missing the buggy.  PC Tinker's colleague realises Gemma may have been drinking.  Breaking down Gemma admits to Bernie that she endangered the babies’ lives, she hasn’t slept for weeks, she worries about them none stop and she’s a hopeless mum.  Bernie implores Gemma to speak to Chesney and tell him how low she’s feeling but Gemma won’t hear of it and insists she wants to be left alone.  As her babies cry, Gemma is suddenly overwhelmed and heads out to the backyard where she sobs her heart out.

Yasmeen turns her back on granddaughter Alya.  After a sleepless night, Yasmeen still can’t get hold of Geoff.  Alya reveals that she’s reported Geoff to the police, Yasmeen is furious and tells Alya not to make her choose between them.  Finally back home Geoff makes himself out to be the victim, telling Yasmeen he does everything for her and she throws it back in his face.  Yasmeen suggests they delay their move to Cyprus but Geoff is seething.  In Speed Daal, Geoff tells Alya they’ll still be moving to Cyprus, albeit not immediately. 

Emma learns to fight dirty.  Emma is worried when she overhears Mary warning Alina to tread carefully where Sebastian is concerned.  Emma tells Alina that if she and Sebastian still have feelings for each other, she’d rather know then she can walk away.  Alina assures Emma that she has no interest in Sebastian and would never do anything to hurt her.  When Sebastian later offers to buy Alina a drink she refuses.  Sebastian is put out and Emma clocks his disappointment.

Evelyn has a date.  Evelyn reserves a booth in the Rovers for her date with Arthur and Claudia offers to do her hair and makeup.  But when Evelyn looks in the mirror she’s horrified to realise she looks just like Claudia!  Having scraped off much of the makeup, Evelyn waits for Arthur in the pub. 

Meanwhile, Gail persuades Nick to give her a few hours work at the factory.

Elsewhere, David is upset when he reveals that not only is Shona still refusing to see him but she’s been in contact with Clayton. 

Paddy in tumoil.

Moira is made up when Victoria asks her to be Harry’s godfather. 

Meanwhile, Rhona stays by Marlon's bedside in a local medical facility following his heart attack.

Elsewhere, Billy fears for the future. 

​Emmerdale: Episode 8761
Thursday 19 March 2020
ITV/STV/UTV
19:00

Devised by Kevin Laffan
Written by Andrew Kirk
​Directed by Duncan Foster
Series Producer: Laura Shaw
Series Producer: Kate Brooks

Rhona invites Marlon out for a coffee.  Rhona realises his anxiety is worse than she thought. Paddy offers to take him out on a drive with Eve.  Alarm bells start ringing when Marlon reveals the extent of the pain he’s experiencing to Paddy, who begins to think that Marlon might be having a heart attack.

Belle’s face drops when she sees that Jamie and Andrea are back together. 

Brenda’s suspicious Mandy doesn’t have the ‘Free Marlon’ money. 

Billy grills a defensive Cain on whether he’s dealt with Malone, while a troubled Will watches their exchange from afar.  At The Woolpack, Wil is emphatic that Billy keep the situation with DI Malone a secret and trust that Cain will sort it.  Returning to the scrapyard, Billy is jumped by DI Malone who leaves Billy in no doubt that he means business.

Leyla thinks of no-one else but herself. 

​Emmerdale: Episode 8762
Thursday 19 March 2020
ITV/STV/UTV
20:00

Devised by Kevin Laffan
Written by Andrew Kirk
​Directed by Duncan Foster
Series Producer: Laura Shaw
Series Producer: Kate Brooks

Paddy encourages his friend to keeping breathing arriving at a medical facility, two paramedics help Marlon followed by Paddy into the building for evaluation.  Paddy doesn’t realise he’s left Eve asleep in her car seat.  He is finally struck by the horrific realisation of what he’s done.  He quickly rushes to the car, but when he arrives, he’s horrified to see that Eve is missing.  Paddy wracked with guilt over what he’s done.

Malone forces Billy to ask Cain to meet them at the scrapyard. Cain notices Billy’s messages and immediately speeds off towards the scrapyard. When Cain arrives, Malone tosses Cain a set of keys for a transport job and reveals that he’ll be brining Billy into the mix to do some work. He needs them to get rid of a car on Hotten Road. When Cain agrees to do the job, Billy’s unable to believe it and wonders when Cain will finally sort Malone out. Later on, Cain deposits Malone’s car in the scrapyard where he and Billy find a blood stain in its boot. Slowly a plan forms.

Ellis is thrown, but chuffed as Belle plants a kiss on him and suggests they ‘go back to her place’. Belle leads him upstairs, desperate to put the memory of Jamie behind her.

Leyla arrives at Liam’s practice wearing nothing but a faux-fur coat with underwear underneath. Will it work?