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EASTENDERS: 6384

26/11/2021

EastEnders
Episode 6384
Friday 26 November 2021
20:05
BBC One

Devised by Julia Smith
Devised by Tony Holland
Written by James McDermott
Directed by David Tucker
Series Producer: Sharon Batten
Executive Producer: Jon Sen
Senior Executive Producer: Kate Oates

Janine opens up about her dad.

Phil reaches out for support.

Vinny comes through for Kirsty.

Phil is convinced Jada cannot be trusted and appeals to Martin and Zack for help.

Peter is shocked to see the Christmas tree is missing and is sure he knows who the culprits are.

Meanwhile, Janine opens up to Mick about her father.

Elsewhere, Vinny saves the day for Dotty by offering a bedsit for her and Sandy but her mum will only stay there on one condition...

CAST

Martha Cope as Sandy Gibson
Kelsey Calladine-Smith as Jada Lennox
Ricky Champ as Stuart Highway
Charlie Brooks as Janine Butcher
Tanya Franks as Lorraine "Rainie" Highway
Alfie Deegan as Liam Butcher
Gillian Taylforth as Kathy Beale
Letitia Dean as Sharon Watts
Maisie Smith as Tiffany Butcher-Baker
Steve McFadden as Phil Mitchell
Danny Dyer as Mick Carter
James Bye as Martin Fowler
Milly Zero as Kirsty "Dotty" Cotton
Shiv Jalota as Vinny Panesar
Natalie Cassidy as Sonia Fowler
Brian Conley as Thomas "Rocky" Cotton
James Farrar as Zack Hudson
Clay Milner Russell as Bobby Beale

CORONATION STREET: 10492

26/11/2021

Coronation Street
Episode 10492
Friday 26 November 2021
ITV/STV
19:30

Devised by Tony Warren
Writer: Susan Oudot
Director: Clive Arnold
Series Producer: Iain MacLeod

Desperate Abi tries to get through to Sam. Abi suggests to Nick and Leanne that Sam might like to come round for tea with Jack.

Kelly spices up her life. The dealer returns but Jacob sends the dealer packing. Stu appears and recognising Jacob, orders him to sling his hook. Stu calls in the cafe and begs Nina to give Kelly a break, but Nina remains unforgiving. As Stu heads off, Kelly phones the dealer and orders some spice. Stu finds Kelly sem-conscious on a bench and realises with horror she’s been smoking spice. As Stu sets off to find the dealer, Kelly staggers off in the opposite direction. As Kelly stumbles along, she passes some drunk school kids who decide to follow her.

Daisy can't pull the wool over Daniel's eyes. Daisy receives some children's clothes in the post and explains to Jenny that the company saw her pictures of Bertie and assumed she is an influencer. Daisy presents Daniel with the designer clothes for Bertie. Daisy confesses to Daniel that the clothes were freebies. Daniel is disappointed.

Meanwhiloe, Aggie tears a strip off Grace for treating them like unpaid babysitters.

Elsewhere, Zeedan listens to a voicemail from Hashim, and in a bid to get them out of the way so that he can launder some cash through the till, Zeedan tells Yasmeen, Alya and Ryan he has booked them into a spa for the afternoon as a treat.

CAST

Michael Le Vell as Kevin Webster
Sally Carman as Abi Webster
Bill Fellows as Stu Carpenter
Qasim Akhtar as Zeedan Nazir
Jude Riordan as Sam Blakeman
Vincent Ebrahim as Hashim Elamin
Shelley King as Yasmeen Nazir
Georgia Taylor as Toyah Battersby
Ryan Prescott as Ryan Connor
Jane Danson as Leanne Battersby
Charlie De Melo as Imran Habeeb
Millie Gibson as Kelly Neelan
Sue Devaney as Debbie Webster
Ben Price as Nick Tilsley
Kate Spencer as Grace Vickers
Lorna Laidlaw as Aggie Bailey
Sair Khan as Alya Nazir
Ryan Russell as Michael Bailey
Jack James Ryan as Jacob Hay
Charlotte Jordan as Daisy Midgley
Mollie Gallagher as Nina Lucas
Tanisha Gorey as Asha Alahan
Sally Ann Matthews as Jenny Connor
Dolly-Rose Campbell as Gemma Winter
Kyran Bowes as Jack Webster
Rob Mallard as Daniel Osbourne
Jamie Dorrington as Dealer

EMMERDALE: 9217

26/11/2021

Emmerdale
Episode 9217
Thursday 25 November 2021
ITV/STV
19:30 (approx)

Devised by Kevin Laffan
Writer: Martin Fustes
Director: Nickie Lister
Series Producer: Laura Shaw
Series Producer: Kate Brooks
Executive Producer: Jane Hudson

Cain tries to get back into Liam's good books.

Liam is touched.

Chas is on the brink of exploding.

CAST

Paige Sandhu as Meena Jutla
Jonny McPherson as Dr. Liam Cavanagh
Danny Miller as Aaron Dingle
Jeff Hordley as Cain Dingle
Bradley Johnson as Vinny Dingle
Lesley Dunlop as Brenda Walker
Susan Cookson as Wendy Posner
Michael Wildman as Al Chapman
Lucy Pargeter as Chas Dingle
Olivia Bromley as Dawn Taylor
Jay Kontzle as Billy Fletcher
Isobel Steele as Olivia "Liv" Flaherty
Katherine Dow Blyton as Rev. Harriet Finch
Charlotte Bellamy as Laurel Thomas
Simon Lennon as Ben Tucker

EASTENDERS: 6383

25/11/2021

EastEnders
Episode 6383
Thursday 25 November 2021
19:40
BBC One

Devised by Julia Smith
Devised by Tony Holland
Written by Rob Gittins
Directed by David Tucker
Series Producer: Sharon Batten
Executive Producer: Jon Sen
Senior Executive Producer: Kate Oates

Phil is wary of Jada and wants answers.

A devious Janine is desperate to teach Peter a lesson.

Kirsty does what she can to help her mum.

As Thomas lies unconscious, Kirsty tells Sandy that she has paid a deposit for a spot at rehabilitation - but her mother is more interested in the money.

Phil wants answers when Jada turns up at Sharon's doorstep.

Janine has some plans for Peter, and these plans don't look good for the local businessman.

CAST

Gillian Taylforth as Kathy Beale
Ricky Champ as Stuart Highway
Tanya Franks as Rainie Highway
James Farrar as Zack Hudson
Milly Zero as Kirsty "Dotty" Cotton
Brian Conley as Thomas "Rocky" Cotton
Letitia Dean as Sharon Watts
Martha Cope as Sandy Gibson
Steve McFadden as Phil Mitchell
Charlie Brooks as Janine Butcher
Jessie Wallace as Kat Slater
Dayle Hudson as Peter Beale
Natalie Cassidy as Sonia Fowler
Kelsey Calladine-Smith as Jada Lennox
Danny Dyer as Mick Carter
Isla Carter as Doctor

EMMERDALE: DOUBLESODE - EPISODE 9215 AND EPISODE 9216

25/11/2021

Emmerdale
Episode 9215
Thursday 25 November 2021
ITV/STV
19:00

Devised by Kevin Laffan
Writer: Maxine Alderton
Director: Nickie Lister
Series Producer: Laura Shaw
Series Producer: Kate Brooks
Executive Producer: Jane Hudson

Emmerdale
Episode 9216
Thursday 25 November 2021
ITV/STV
19:30 (approx)

Devised by Kevin Laffan
Writer: Maxine Alderton
Director: Nickie Lister
Series Producer: Laura Shaw
Series Producer: Kate Brooks
Executive Producer: Jane Hudson

A conversation with Billy leaves Ben fired up about taking all the blame for the Survival Challenge.

When he hears he hasn’t got the job due to the Survival Challenge disaster, Ben is fired up about taking all the blame and convinces Aaron to keep Jai distracted while he goes to the Hawksford Outdoor Pursuits to find some evidence that will clear his name.

At HOP, Laurel is shocked to find Ben and Liv at each other's throats over Aaron.

She is disappointed when Ben reveals that Liv is drunk at work and quickly sends her home.

Having broken into the HOP office Ben is at a loss after failing to uncover any new evidence on the bridge collapse.

Ben finally turns to the body camera and is horrified as he watches shaky footage of the attempted drowning of Victoria.

Ben calls Billy and begs him to come to the HOP and witness this disturbing footage, but Billy is still annoyed after their earlier run-in and refuses.

Unbeknownst to Ben, Meena is sat with Billy and has heard everything about the potentially incriminating evidence.

Ben is interrupted by a noise and finds Liv amongst smashed wine bottles as she drunkenly steals booze from the Hide.

Ben orders her home, unaware that they are both being watched by another intruder.

Ben is left regretful after the continued confrontation with Liv turns physical and she ends up leaving with his phone.

Ben is surprised and unnerved when a smiling Meena then appears in the office.

Outside HOP, Lydia is left disturbed after an encounter with a drunken and dishevelled Liv.

CAST

Jay Kontzle as Billy Fletcher
Charlotte Bellamy as Laurel Thomas
Bradley Johnson as Vinny Dingle
Mark Charnock as Marlon Dingle
Isobel Steele as Olivia "Liv" Flaherty
Danny Miller as Aaron Dingle
Simon Lennon as Ben Tucker
Michael Wildman as Al Chapman
Lucy Pargeter as Chas Dingle
Dominic Brunt as Paddy Dingle
Rebecca Sarker as Dr. Manpreet Sharma
Lisa Riley as Mandy Dingle
Amy Walsh as Tracy Metcalfe
Roxy Shahidi as Leyla Cavanagh
Jurell Carter as Nathaniel "Nate" Robinson
Olivia Bromley as Dawn Taylor
Paige Sandhu as Meena Jutla
Katherine Dow Blyton as Rev. Harriet Finch
Jeff Hordley as Cain Dingle
Christopher Bisson as Jai Sharma
Karen Blick as Lydia Dingle
Jonny McPherson as Dr. Liam Cavanagh
Ben Richards as Gavin

CORONATION STREET: 10491

24/11/2021

Coronation Street
Episode 10491
Monday 22 November 2021
ITV/STV
20:30

Devised by Tony Warren
Writer: Julie Jones
Director: Clive Arnold
Series Producer: Iain MacLeod

Denouement and final appearance of David Neilson as Roy Cropper

Roy leaves to do his penance. Roy explains that he is taking a job as a chef in South America. Nina summons Carla, Cathy, Brian, Fiz, Chesney and Mary to Roy's Rolls and one by one, Roy's friends describe how much he means to them. Carla plays Roy a voice message Nina left, implying Roy got dragged into something against his better judgement. Roy refuses to be drawn and Carla heads out, hurt. Roy tells Nina that the fact he is now lying to Carla proves that leaving is the right thing to do. Can Nina stop Roy from leaving the street he loves?

Kelly pushes Stu away. In Viaduct Bistro, Laura maintains she hasn't clapped eyes on Kelly in ages. As Kelly beds down in a doorway, a drug dealer approaches and offers her some free spice. Kelly refuses and he heads off leaving her terrified and alone.

George gives Sam something to laugh about. George calls at Nick and Leanne's flat and reveals that Sam sent him a note requesting his company for some stargazing. As George prattles on about astronomy, Sam giggles, his interest evident. Nick wishes he were the one making his son laugh.

Meanwhile, Tim helps Faye get a fresh start. When Tim suggests that Faye could take over Alina's sales job at the factory, Sarah is agreeable and offers her a month's trial. In Speed Daal, Sally, Tim, Gary and Craig raise a toast to Faye and her freedom.

When Sally suggests they should join forces and offers Maria the role of mascot in her election campaign, Maria is suitably unimpressed.

CAST

Sally Dynevor as Sally Metcalfe
Alison King as Carla Barlow
Joe Duttine as Tim Metcalfe
Patti Clare as Mary Taylor
Tony Maudsley as George Shuttleworth
Jude Riordan as Sam Blakeman
Ben Price as Nick Tilsley
Melanie Hill as Cathy Matthews
Sam Aston as Chesney Brown
Jane Danson as Leanne Battersby
Ellie Leach as Faye Windass
David Neilson as Roy Cropper
Mollie Gallagher as Nina Lucas
Kel Allen as Laura Neelan
Charlie De Melo as Imran Habeeb
Samia Longchambon as Maria Windass
Jennie McAlpine as Fiona "Fiz" Stape
Peter Gunn as Brian Packham
Mikey North as Gary Windass
Daniel Brocklebank as Archdeacon Billy Mayhew
Bill Fellows as Stu Carpenter
Millie Gibson as Kelly Neelan
Tina O'Brien as Sarah Barlow
Adam Blease as Dirk
Jamie Dorrington as Dealer

CORONATION STREET: 10490

24/11/2021

Coronation Street
Episode 10490
Monday 22 November 2021
ITV/STV
19:30

Devised by Tony Warren
Writer: Julie Jones
Director: Zah Ahmad
Series Producer: Iain MacLeod

Roy ties up some loose ends. When Roy asserts that he no longer wants to burden her with his own pain and guilt, she is troubled. When Sally suggests they discuss ideas for the Christmas Market, Roy asserts that he won't be getting involved. Roy calls at the garage and asks Abi to sell his Morris Minor for him as soon as possible. When Abi reveals that Roy is selling his car, Nina becomes more worried than ever. When Nina finds out from Adam that Roy has signed over his entire estate to her with immediate effect, she is shocked further. Nina tells Abi that she is frightened Roy is going to take his own life. Roy reveals that he plans to leave Weatherfield for good, tonight.

Laura falls for Imran's trap.  Worried for Kelly's safety, Imran tells Toyah he is going to track Laura down. Imran dupes Laura into meeting him at Viaduct Bistro.

Faye struggles to move forwards. Faye starts back at Viaduct Bistro, but she is a bag of nerves and drops a tray of food. Faye admits defeat and tells Debbie that she can't work at Viaduct Bistro as it brings back such terrible memories.

Meanwhile, Nick, Leanne and Sam return from their first session with the psychologist.

Elsewhere, Sally calls Maria and Mary together for a meeting about the Christmas Market. When Maria reveals that a local councillor has resigned, Mary points out that she and Sally will be locking horns sooner than expected.

CAST

Samia Longchambon as Maria Windass
Patti Clare as Mary Taylor
Sam Retford as Curtis Delemere
Jane Danson as Leanne Battersby
Sue Devaney as Debbie Webster
Ellie Leach as Faye Windass
Rob Mallard as Daniel Osbourne
Ben Price as Nick Tilsley
David Neilson as Roy Cropper
Jude Riordan as Sam Blakeman
Mollie Gallagher as Nina Lucas
Samuel Robertson as Adam Barlow
Joe Duttine as Tim Metcalfe
Georgia Taylor as Toyah Battersby
Millie Gibson as Kelly Neelan
Charlie De Melo as Imran Habeeb
Sally Dynevor as Sally Metcalfe
Colson Smith as PC Craig Tinker
Bill Fellows as Stu Carpenter
Sally Carman as Abi Webster
Kel Allen as Laura Neelan

EMMERDALE: 9214

24/11/2021

Emmerdale
Episode 9214
Wednesday 24 November 2021
ITV/STV
19:00

Devised by Kevin Laffan
Writer: Bill Taylor
Director: David Kester
Series Producer: Laura Shaw
Series Producer: Kate Brooks
Executive Producer: Jane Hudson

Aaron assures Ben he is ready to move away from Emmerdale with him if need be, they share a kiss.

When they return to Mill Cottage, and discover Liv has relapsed, Aaron declares that he is done with picking up the pieces for her.

Liv is in despair, fearing she has driven her half-brother away for good this time.

CAST

James Moore as Ryan Stocks
Mark Charnock as Marlon Dingle
Dominic Brunt as Paddy Dingle
Jonny McPherson as Dr. Liam Cavanagh
Olivia Bromley as Dawn Taylor
Lucy Pargeter as Chas Dingle
Katherine Dow Blyton as Rev. Harriet Finch
Paige Sandhu as Meena Jutla
Jay Kontzle as Billy Fletcher
Danny Miller as Aaron Dingle
Isobel Steele as Olivia "Liv" Flaherty
Michael Wildman as Al Chapman
Jeff Hordley as Cain Dingle
Simon Lennon as Ben Tucker

RIVER CITY: MONDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2021

22/11/2021

River City
Monday 22 November 2021
BBC Scotland
22:00

Devised by Stephen Greenhorn
Writer: Mark Stevenson
Director: Ryan Graham
Series Producer: Kevin McComiskie
Executive Producer: Martin McCardie
Executive Producer: Gavin Smith
Senior Executive Producer: Kate Oates

River City is a BBC Studios production for BBC Scotland / BBC One

This week in Shieldinch...

Karen is forced to use her wits to uncover Lenny's secrets as Darren piles on the pressure.

Ellie finds a new friendship when Caitlin refuses to support her IVF treatment.

While Angus and Rebecca face an uncertain future, Suzie is charmed by a new arrival.

Under pressure from Darren, Karen spots an opportunity to delve into Lenny's personal life, orchestrating a meeting with his friend and confidant, Father Mick Mulvaney. Pretending that she needs advice, Karen lures Mick into talking to her. However, when he’s not looking, Karen uncovers some interesting texts on Mick's mobile phone. She feeds her discovery back to Darren, who tells Karen he needs more.

As Karen grows increasingly desperate, her relationship with Jessie suffers. Worse still, her suspicious behaviour is quietly noted by Lenny.

Elsewhere, at the IVF clinic, Ellie discusses her options with her doctor - but it’s clear she is struggling with the prospect of going through this experience alone.

Back at The Tall Ship, Ash encourages Caitlin to talk to Ellie. However, Caitlin can't get over her anger that John's money is being used for Ellie's IVF treatment. With no resolution between the sisters likely, Ellie confides in Roisin, who offers emotional support when she needs it most.

After her disastrous declaration of love Rebecca dreads seeing Angus again. At the garage, Bob hatches a plan to make Angus face up to his feelings, but it backfires badly.

Suzie tells Bernie they need an entrepreneur willing to invest in their fundraising plans and is thrilled when a charming stranger - Duncan Campbell Baxter - shows interest in her vision.

Karen is forced to use her wits to uncover Lenny's secrets as Darren piles on the pressure.

Ellie forges a new friendship when Caitlin refuses to support her IVF treatment.

Angus and Rebecca face an uncertain future.

Suzie is charmed by a new arrival.

Karen uses her wits to discover what Lenny knows about Lydia, but she is reaching her wit's end.

Ellie starts a new friendship when Caitlin refuses to support her IVF treatment.

Rebecca has to face Angus again

Suzie meets a knight in shining armour.

CAST

Joyce Falconer as Roisin McIntyre
Barbara Rafferty as Bernie O'Hara
John Bett as Duncan Campbell-Baxter
Parmy Singh as Barry Khatri
Sammy Hayman as Darren Foulkes
Jamie Marie Leary as Rebecca Flemming
Kirsty Pickering as Jessie McAllister
Stephen Purdon as Bob O'Hara
Claire Dargo as Karen Connolly
Jordan Young as Alex Murdoch
Frances Thorburn as Kim O'Hara
Rachel Ogilvy as Dr. Julie McMahon
Jimmy Chisholm as Sonny Caplan
Scott Fletcher as Angus Lindsay
Leah MacRae as Ellie McLean
Frank Gallagher as Lenny Murdoch
Gayle Telfer Stevens as Caitlin McLean
Laurie Ventry as Father Mick Mulvaney
Brian James Leys as Ash King
Juliet Cadzow as Suzie Fraser

EASTENDERS: 6381

22/11/2021

EastEnders
Episode 6381
Monday 22 November 2021
20:00
BBC One

Devised by Julia Smith
Devised by Tony Holland
Written by Lee Saczak
Directed by David Tucker
Series Producer: Sharon Batten
Executive Producer: Jon Sen
Senior Executive Producer: Kate Oates

Dotty is stunned when her mum, Sandy, returns.

Chelsea and Denise face a big hurdle in planning their nuptials.

Peter faces competition in his bid to sponsor Albert Square's Christmas tree.

Dotty is shocked and relieved when her mum Sandy appears at Ruby's and she offers her a place to stay - then tells Thomas he needs to swindle Peter out of more money for her mother's rehabilitation.

Sharon tells Phil about Alyssa.

CAST

Letitia Dean as Sharon Watts
Shona McGarty as Whitney Dean
Dayle Hudson as Peter Beale
Milly Zero as Kirsty "Dotty" Cotton
Gillian Taylforth as Kathy Beale
Brian Conley as Thomas "Rocky" Cotton
Clay Milner Russell as Bobby Beale
Diane Parish as Denise Fox
Charlie Brooks as Janine Butcher
Alfie Deegan as Liam Butcher
Steve McFadden as Phil Mitchell
Natalie Cassidy as Sonia Fowler
Danny Dyer as Mick Carter
Martha Cope as Sandy Gibson
Jessie Wallace as Kat Slater
Zaraah Abrahams as Chelsea Fox
Toby-Alexander Smith as Gray Atkins
Scott Maslen as DI Jack Branning