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EMMERDALE: EPISODE 10449 AND EPISODE 10450 - THURSDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2025 | INFORMING BRITAIN ON SERIAL DRAMAS

27/11/2025

Emmerdale
Episode 10449 / Episode 10450
Thursday 27 November 2025
ITV1 / STV / ITV1 HD / STV HD / ITVX / STV Player
20:00

Devised by Kevin Laffan
Written by Liam Johnson
Directed by Gary Williams
Series Producer: Laura Shaw
Executive Producer: Iain MacLeod

Ray makes an order.

Nicola is suspicious.

Sam gets caught out.

An escape is planned.

Nicola does some cyber-sloothing on Ray but is suspicious to find almost no trace of him online.

Dylan and Billy are shocked to find the police arrive at the depot to investigate reports of drugs being moved through the premises. Completely baffled by the investigation, Jai suggests the police speak to Caleb directly.

Simo desperately tries to convince a hesitant Bear Wolf to join them as he and Mick make a daring attempt to escape Ray and Celia's control.

But with time running out, will Bear Wolf join Simo & Mick and break free?

CORONATION STREET: EPISODE 11731 AND EPISODE 11732 - MONDAY 24 NOVEMBER 2025 | INFORMING BRITAIN ON SERIAL DRAMAS

26/11/2025

Coronation Street
Episode 11731 / Episode 11732
Wednesday 26 November 2025
ITV1 / STV / ITV1 HD / STV HD / ITVX / STV Player
20:00

Devised by Tony Warren
Written by Joe Parkinson
Directed by Neil Alderton
Series Producer: Kate Brooks
Executive Producer: Iain MacLeod

Knowing Lisa is due to meet Carla for lunch, Becky plots. Finding Becky on the street, clearly drunk, Lisa takes her home to sober her up. Becky explains she hit the bottle to block out the fact she’s lost everything. Having taken a shower, Becky descends the stairs wearing Lisa's bathrobe, just as Carla arrives having been stood up. As Carla takes in the scene she's devastated and orders Becky out of the house. Lisa doesn't back Carla up.

When Todd asks if he has heard from Pete, Theo lies, making out Pete is not returning his calls. Sarah clocks Theo and Pete looking pally as they climb into a van. Sarah taps on the window and demands to know what Theo is doing. Theo reveals that he and Pete have signed a contract and he’s planning to surprise Todd. When Pete likens Sarah to an attack dog, Todd turns the corner to see Sarah squaring up to Theo and Pete. As a horrified Todd ushers her away, Theo is incandescent.

Dev visits Asha in the Mental Health Unit. Asha explains that she is ready to come home but whilst she knows she has the full support of her family, she is worried as none of her friends have been in touch. Dev rounds on Summer, Nina and Amy for abandoning Asha and reveals that because of their lack of support, she is not sure she wants to come home.

Chesney arrives at the hotel with pizzas for Debbie's choir practice. But he's taken aback to see Fiz in reception, wondering why she is not at Cilla's. Debbie and Glenda row over song choice for the choir.

EMMERDALE: EPISODE 10448 - WEDNESDAY 26 NOVEMBER 2025 | INFORMING BRITAIN ON SERIAL DRAMAS

26/11/2025

Emmerdale
Episode 10448
Tuesday 25 November 2025
ITV1 / STV / ITV1 HD / STV HD / ITVX / STV Player
19:30

Devised by Kevin Laffan
Written by Yassmin Abdel-Magied
Directed by Jeff Naylor
Series Producer: Laura Shaw
Executive Producer: Iain MacLeod

Sam has a lightbulb moment on how to raise the cash and ensists Belle for help.

DS Carter takes Kev to the Police Station for questioning about the Armed Robbery.

With Nicola's encouragement, Laurel begins to get excited about her date with Ray.

EMMERDALE: EPISODE 10447 - TUESDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2025 | INFORMING BRITAIN ON SERIAL DRAMAS

25/11/2025

Emmerdale
Episode 10447
Tuesday 25 November 2025
ITV1 / STV / ITV1 HD / STV HD / ITVX / STV Player
19:30

Devised by Kevin Laffan
Written by Yassmin Abdel-Magied
Directed by Jeff Naylor
Series Producer: Laura Shaw
Executive Producer: Iain MacLeod

Mick and Simo attempt to convince Bear Wolf Ray is lying to him. They tell him about their plans to escape. As he stares at a photo of Anya's daughter and has thoughts of Paddy, Bear is torn, unsure whether to join the escape or stay with Ray.

Blindfolded, Lydia is led into The Dingles by Mandy and Belle. When the blindfold comes off, she sees Sam and a makeshift VIP Experience. Touched, Lydia is delighted by her thoughtful surprise. As the karaoke party gets into full swing, Lydia is about to start a solo number when the power goes.

When pressed for answers, Liam caves and reveals that Kev was never terminally ill. Reeling from Liam's revelation, Aaron and Robert decide their plan is still the best way to get Kev out of their lives.

RIVER CITY: MONDAY 24 NOVEMBER 2025 - INFORMING BRITAIN ON SERIAL DRAMAS

24/11/2025

River City
Monday 24 November 2025
BBC Scotland / BBC Scotland HD / BBC iPlayer
22:00

Devised by Stephen Greenhorn
Written by Richard Flynn
Directed by Meg Campbell
Series Producer: Jane Baxter
Series Producer: Kevin McComiskie
Executive Producer: Martin McCardie
Executive Producer: Gavin Smith
Senior Executive Producer: Kate Oates

Drew jeopardises his recovery while helping an injured Tommy.

A furious Lydia confronts Amber when babysitting duties ruin her plans.

Meanwhile, Bob is shocked to learn that Callum is struggling, and

Elsewhere, Emma gets more than she bargained for.

EASTENDERS: EPISODE 7229 - MONDAY 24 NOVEMBER 2025 | INFORMING BRITAIN ON SERIAL DRAMAS

24/11/2025

EastEnders
Episode 7229
Monday 24 November 2025
BBC One / BBC One HD / BBC iPlayer
19:30

Devised by Julia Smith
Devised by Tony Holland
Written by Daran Little
Directed by Vicki Kisner
Series Producer: Sharon Batten
Executive Producer: Ben Wadey

Cindy goes looking for answers.

Vicki continues to struggle.

Lauren's hopes are raised, but all may not be as it seems.

CORONATION STREET: EPISODE 11729 AND EPISODE 11730 - MONDAY 24 NOVEMBER 2025 | INFORMING BRITAIN ON SERIAL DRAMAS

24/11/2025

Coronation Street
Episode 11729 / Episode 11730
Monday 24 November 2025
ITV1 / STV / ITV1 HD / STV HD / ITVX / STV Player
20:00

Devised by Tony Warren
Written by Nessah Muthy / John Kerr
Directed by Mariam Hussain
Series Producer: Kate Brooks
Executive Producer: Iain MacLeod

Becky reveals she’s been sent a funeral wreath with the message 'Rest In Peace - Again!'. Betsy is in a state of panic as Becky meets with Costello, telling him that whoever sent the wreath means business and she intends to get to the bottom of it. In the precinct, Becky furtively takes pictures of a group of teenage girls. At the station Kit arrives for his promotion interview as Costello opens a message and is shaken to see a picture of his daughter. As Kit goes, Costello takes a call from Becky. Outside the office, Kit listens, intrigued.

With Debbie due back in work, Carl surreptitiously stamps 'Paid' on an invoice from Preston's Petals. When Tracy calls in with flowers for an event, Carl tells Ronnie that according to Debbie she paid Tracy's invoice but he can't find any record of it. Carl explains to Tracy that due to an oversight she hasn't been paid but he'll sort it. Tracy is furious as a tearful Debbie admits to Ronnie that her symptoms appear to be getting worse. Ronnie suggests she should give up work, will Debbie agree?

Exhausted and masking her guilt, Fiz tells Tyrone that Cilla has to go in for an operation and there is no-one to look after her. Tyrone insists she must go and assures her that he can cope for a few days. Tyrone calls at the cab office and tells Cassie he needs a lift to physiotherapy. Taking off her headset, Cassie insists on driving him.

Meanwhile, when Todd accuses Theo of rail-roading him into doing a half marathon, Theo tells him that it is for his own good and they will be going for another run later as part of their training. Kevin shows Steve and Dev the barrel of beer and the dart board he has bought and explains he’s recreating his own pub so he can avoid Abi and Carl.

Elsewhere, Dev reveals that Asha has asked him to visit tomorrow.

EMMERDALE: EPISODE 10446 - MONDAY 24 NOVEMBER 2025 | INFORMING BRITAIN ON SERIAL DRAMAS

24/11/2025

Emmerdale
Episode 10446
Monday 24 November 2025
ITV1 / STV / ITV1 HD / STV HD / ITVX / STV Player
19:30

Devised by Kevin Laffan
Written by Dawn Harrison
Directed by Jeff Naylor
Series Producer: Laura Shaw
Executive Producer: Iain MacLeod

Bear is distraught.

Robert is shaken.

Nicola warns Kev off.

Celia reveals the makeshift funeral to Bear Wolf and Ray in one of Butler's Farm fields. Initially put-out by the lack of formality, Bear Wolf is shocked to realise he and Ray are expected to dig Anya's grave. A while later, with Anya now in her makeshift grave, Bear Wolf makes a speech as Celia watches on, devoid of emotion.

Celia moans to Moira about Kim's visit and produces a new contract. Unaware of her machinations, Moira signs away.

Robert subtly tries to glean where Kev hid his loot. Robert is shaken however, when Kev reiterates that he doesn't like being lied to and begins to worry that he's on to the relationship with Aaron.

CORONATION STREET: EPISODE 11727 AND EPISODE 11728 - FRIDAY 21 NOVEMBER 2025 | INFORMING BRITAIN ON SERIAL DRAMAS

21/11/2025

Coronation Street
Episode 11727 / Episode 11728
Friday 21 November 2025
ITV1 / STV / ITV1 HD / STV HD / ITVX / STV Player
20:00

Devised by Tony Warren
Written by Damon Alexis-Rochefort / Joe Turner
Directed by Mariam Hussain
Series Producer: Kate Brooks
Executive Producer: Iain MacLeod

After Jack ignores Abi in the street, Carl comforts her, but in the Rovers Tracy provokes her about Kevin's parenting, leading Abi to punch Tracy in front of a horrified Kevin.

Carla excitedly plans anniversary treats for Lisa, only to be dragged to the Police Station over a false fraud complaint she blames on Becky, leaving her furious after being cleared.

Theo cheerfully serves pastries to Todd, then insists on a run; when Todd refuses, Theo goes alone, ditches Todd via text after James joins him, and declares James his new running partner.

Following advice from his secret pen pal, Ed secretly installs a little library box in the café for Roy while continuing his anonymous letter-writing.

Kirk tells Ryan he's considering starting a podcast giving advice to owners of badly behaved dogs.

EMMERDALE: EPISODE 10445 - FRIDAY 21 NOVEMBER 2025 | INFORMING BRITAIN ON SERIAL DRAMAS

21/11/2025

Emmerdale
Episode 10445
Friday 21 November 2025
ITV1 / STV / ITV1 HD / STV HD / ITVX / STV Player
19:30

Devised by Kevin Laffan
Written by Linton Chiswick
Directed by Jeff Naylor
Series Producer: Laura Shaw
Executive Producer: Iain MacLeod

Anya's condition worsens.

Meanwhile, Vinny sees through Lewis' false positivity.

Elsewhere, Kev is surprised.