​​​Coronation Street: Episode 10104
Friday 21 August 2020
​ITV/STV/UTV
19:30
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Devised by Tony Warren
Written by Emily Gascoyne
Directed by Steve Finn
Series Producer: Iain MacLeod

Sebastian feels let down once more.  Sebastian calls at number 13 Coronation Street looking for Abi, furious that she didn’t turn up to say goodbye to her children.  He is shocked to discover that she has been in a serious accident and is in a nearby medical facility.

Will Todd Grimshaw be a no show?  Mary, Sean and Billy stake out Victoria Garden, waiting for Todd to approach the bag. 

Paul is worried about Gemma.  Paul calls at the kebab shop and tells Bernie and Cathy that Gemma has been acting weirdly and he is worried she is suffering from postnatal depression again.  Bernie and Cathy voice Paul's concerns to Gemma.  Gemma assures them she is not depressed, she just didn't want Paul to find out about the surprise party.

Daniel wants Sinead back.  Nicky promptly arrives for her appointment at Daniel's flat.  She is taken aback to discover he has cooked them a meal.  As Daniel hands her Sinead's cardigan, Nicky masks her discomfort.  Telling Daniel that his time is up, Nicky suggests that he’d be better off talking to friends and family rather than wasting his money on her.  But as she leaves, it’s clear Daniel has only got eyes for Nicky.

Emmerdale: Episode 8825
Friday 21 August 2020
ITV/STV/UTV
19:00

Devised by Kevin Laffan
Written by Karin Young
​Directed by Duncan Foster
Series Producer: Laura Shaw
Series Producer: Kate Brooks
Executive Producer: Jane Hudson​

Jamie offers Nate his job back, plus a bonus if he agrees to keep the secret.  Will Nate accept? 

Meanwhile, Dan is panicking as he tries to keep his financial troubles a secret from Amelia. 

Elsewhere, Leyla offers Gabby an apprenticeship at Take A Vow, and Gabby, realising Leyla is serious, feels touched.

​Emmerdale: Episode 8824
Wednesday 19 August 2020
ITV/STV/UTV
19:00

Devised by Kevin Laffan
Written by Chris Gill
​Directed by Duncan Foster
Series Producer: Laura Shaw
Series Producer: Kate Brooks
Executive Producer: Jane Hudson​

The aftermath of yesterday's events unfold. 

Meanwhile, Jamie reveals everything that’s happened between him and Belle to Kim over the phone.  When Nate arrives, ready to plead for his job, they’re left wondering how much he overheard.  Later, Nate grills her on what she was discussing with Jamie before he arrived at the HOP Office.  Belle tries to keep hush hush, but is compelled to reveal that she knows who knocked Moira down.  What will Nate do with this nugget of information?

Elsewhere, Vinny tells his Dad that they’ll be able to subtly convince Mandy to get back together with him.

​​Coronation Street: Episode 10103
Wednesday 19 August 2020
​ITV/STV/UTV
19:30
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Devised by Tony Warren
Written by Ella Greenhill
Directed by Steve Finn
Series Producer: Iain MacLeod

Disaster strikes for Abi.  Abi promises Sebastian that she’ll meet him later to say their final goodbyes to Charlie and Lexie.  Kevin heads out to a breakdown leaving Abi alone in the garage.  As Abi works on a car the engine slips trapping her arm. 

​Meanwhile, Sebastian tries desperately to get hold of his mum believing she has let them down again, will she be able to get there?

Paul has big birthday plans.  When Paul suggests he’d like to do something for his 30th birthday, Billy makes out he won’t be able to make it as he’s hosting an online quiz for the church.  As a disappointed Paul heads off, Billy calls Gemma and assures her Paul doesn’t suspect a thing.  When Paul corners Gemma and suggests a karaoke night for their joint birthday, Gemma makes out she can’t leave the quads.  Paul is disappointed.  Gemma hosts her first mother and baby zoom chat.  

Mary and Sean get a surprise in the post.  Mary and Sean open Eileen's post and are shocked to discover a letter from Todd Grimshaw demanding a thousand pounds.  Billy tells them they must tell Eileen but Sean hatches a plan to see if it really is Todd.  He texts Todd and is shocked when he gets a reply asking for the money to be hidden in Victoria Gardens .  Having planted a bag of fake cash in Victoria Garden, Mary, Sean and Billy  watch with baited breath for Todd to turn up.

​Meanwhile, Sarah is the talk of the town.  Sarah is fuming when she overhears Paul and Alina gossiping about the state of her marriage. 

Elsewhere, Daniel calls Nicky and begs her to see him later.  Nicky reluctantly agrees that she can spare an hour at 5pm.  Daniel is, pathetically, grateful.

​​Coronation Street: Episode 10102
Monday 17 August 2020
​ITV/STV/UTV
19:30
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Devised by Tony Warren
Written by Julie Jones
Directed by Steve Finn
Series Producer: Iain MacLeod

Will Gary say I do?  It is the day of the wedding but both the bride and groom are late.  Having witnessed the closeness between Sarah and Gary David tells Gary he needs to make a decision about whether he loves Sarah or Maria.  Sarah is torn and has to decide whether she still has feelings for Gary or does she want to try and make her marriage to Adam, and would he even have her back? 

Tim makes his choice.  When Tim finds out about how Geoff spoke to Sally he tells his dad that he doesn't want to be piggy in the middle any longer and he and Sally are going away to stay with Gina for a while.

Gemma meets up with Vanessa and apologises for her Bernie's behaviour.  Gemma returns home and announces that she’s going to set up an online mother and baby group.  Bernie worries that she's taking on too much.

Meanwhile, Abi calls social services and is delighted when they agree to let her see the children before they leave for Australia.

Elsewhere, Mary promises Sean an evening on the sofa wrapped in their Ben Shephard blankie and a game of Jenga with Twiglets.  Sean is suitably underwhelmed.

Emmerdale: Episode 8823
Monday 17 August 2020
ITV/STV/UTV
19:00

Devised by Kevin Laffan
Written by Dawn Harrison
​Directed by Duncan Foster
Series Producer: Laura Shaw
Series Producer: Kate Brooks
Executive Producer: Jane Hudson​

​DI Malone intimidates Dawn telling her that her testimony against him has been taken as false.  Dawn tries to act cool, but when Malone produces a wrap of heroin and syringe from his pocket, Dawn backs away in horror.  Soon, Malone pulls a gun on Dawn when she prepares to fight him and recoils in horror as Malone takes a menacing step towards her.  Will Mark kill Dawn to keep her mouth shut? 

Gabby is anguished as she opens up to Leyla about how lonely she feels as Bernice has refused to let her join her in Australia.  A warm Leyla tries to comfort her.  Gabby is thrown, but grateful when later, Leyla doesn't tell Nicola and Laurel about her vandalising Take A Vow.

Nate is angry when Al fires him for not attending a business meeting.  

Meanwhile, Mandy is irritated to see Paul and Vinny continuing to hit it off, believing Paul is trying to worm his way back into her good graces.

Elsewhere, Jamie wants to reveal his and Belle's relationship to the world, but she thinks it is a little bit too soon.

Casualty
Series 34 / Episode 42
Saturday 08 August 2020
BBC One
19:40

Devised by Paul Unwin
Devised by Jeremy Brock
Written by Katie Douglas
Directed by Ruth Carney
Series Producer: Lucy Raffety
Series Producer: Dafydd Llewelyn
Executive Producer: Simon Harper
Executive Producer: Kate Oates

​An utterly conflicted Dylan struggles to contain his fury at Lev.

Fenisha steps up to help in Jan's hour of need.

Dylan is torn between wanting to be honest with Faith about Lev cheating on her, and knowing that the truth would ruin her life at an already trying time.  Eventually, Dylan finally decides to tell her the heartbreaking truth, and she goes to confront Lev.

As her bump continues to grow, Fenisha wonders how much longer she can keep her pregnancy a secret so she musters up the confidence to tell one of her colleagues. 

Meanwhile, Jacob treats Multiple Sclerosis sufferer, Felix, but quickly becomes concerned when it is revealed that he was diagnosed abroad, and thinks that there may be another reason behind his symptoms.

Elsewhere, Faith deals with a difficult patient who insists she's fine and wants to be left alone. 

​Coronation Street: Episode 10101
Monday 14 August 2020
​ITV/STV/UTV
19:30
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Devised by Tony Warren
Written by Sam Holdsworth
Directed by Clive Arnold
Series Producer: Iain MacLeod

Emma and Carla help and excited Maria prepare for her wedding.  When Audrey is forced to cry off with a stomach bug, Maria asks David to witness her wedding instead.  Having been goaded by Adam, Gary calls at number 8 Coronation Street to ask Sarah exactly what she told him.  Sarah insists she told him nothing but Adam is convinced she is still in love with Gary.  There is a charged moment.

Sally apologises to Tim for giving Alya the money without consulting him but assures him they can still afford a wedding.  A spiteful Geoff tells Sally that Tim will always choose him over her as blood is thicker than water.

Bernie interferes again.  Gemma tells Cathy about her video call with Vanessa and what a tough time she’s having.  Ignoring everyone’s warning about treading carefully, Gemma arranges to meet Vanessa but Bernie has other ideas.

Abi has a change of heart.  Abi tells Sebastian that she now realises she has to say goodbye to the twins before they leave and begs him to speak to the Social Worker on her behalf.

Mary calls in the factory and shows Sean the fleecy blanket she ordered online, covered in images of Ben Shephard.  She explains that Ben is the love of her life but she’s willing to share him.  Sean is uncharacteristically speechless.

Emmerdale: Episode 8822
Friday 14 August 2020
ITV/STV/UTV
19:00

Devised by Kevin Laffan
Written by Linton Chiswick
​Directed by Duncan Foster
Series Producer: Laura Shaw
Series Producer: Kate Brooks
Executive Producer: Jane Hudson

It all gets taken up a gear in Emmerdale tonight, especially for fans of The Taylors. 

Dawn arrives at Hotten Police station and informs PC Mike Swirling that she wants to launch a report against a policeman.

Nate suggests he skips work to support Tracy.  Tracy is concerned as he's already on a warning, but Nate cancels his meeting all the same.

​Coronation Street: Episode 10100
Wednesday 12 August 2020
​ITV/STV/UTV
19:30
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Devised by Tony Warren
Written by Sam Holdsworth
Directed by Clive Arnold
Series Producer: Iain MacLeod

Adam orders Sarah to tell him everything she knows about Gary Windass and Rick Neelan.  With little choice, Sarah admits to Adam that if Gary did kill Rick then he did it to protect her and her family.  How will Adam react? 

Leanne is there for Steve.  Leanne enters the cafe to find Steve conducting a sausage protest behind the counter.  Realising the stress of Oliver's condition is getting to him, Leanne gently ushers him out.  Having taken Steve back to Tracy's house, Leanne cooks the sausages and assures him it’s fine to get upset over Oliver and he can always talk to her.  Steve takes comfort from her words.

Meanwhile, Geoff sees red over Sally's actions.  When Geoff refuses to let Alya buy him out she takes great delight in telling him that Sally was giving her the money that he gave them for the wedding, Geoff is furious.  How will Tim react? 

Elsewhere, Gemma gets a message from an old frenemy.  Gemma checks her vlog page to discover that somebody using the name VAN87 has messaged her.  Despite Chesney's words of warning, Gemma agrees to a video chat.  Gemma makes her video call and is surprised to discover that VAN87 is Vanessa from Baby Senses.