EastEnders: Episode 6052 airs, Tuesday 31 December 2019, on BBC One at 19:30.

Devised by Julia Smith/Tony Holland
Written by Simon Ashdown
Directed by Thomas Hescott
Series Producer: Sharon Batten
​Executive Producer: Jon Sen

New Year's Eve continues in Walford and, haunted by the events of Christmas Day,

​Linda’s behaviour spirals dangerously out of control.

New Year's Eve is in full swing and Linda throws herself into the festivities, as she tries to forget recent events.  But her drinking quickly spirals out of control, and despite everyone urging her to stop, she refuses to listen - leaving her in a desperate situation.

Coronation Street: ​Episode 9967 airs, Tuesday 31 December 2019, on ITV/STV/UTV at 20:30.

Devised by Tony Warren
Written by Cameron McAllister
Directed by Michael Lacey
Series Producer: Iain MacLeod

The residents point the finger.  Rows and repercussions following discoveries about Gary.

Tracy's New Year goes off with a bang.  In a bid to get out of taking Tracy to a gig, Steve makes out Tim’s ill so he’s got to work but when Sally unwittingly lets slip that Tim isn’t ill at all, a furious Tracy goes into the cab office.  Steve is mortified as a heartbroken Tracy storms out.  Tracy drowns her sorrows in The Rovers. 

Trouble always follows Abi.  Abi arrives at Viaduct Bistro for the New Year’s Eve party and confides in Eileen that she’s got the hots for Kevin.  Kevin overhears Abi likening him to a boring, safe hatchback.  In Viaduct Bistro, Eileen assures Kevin that Abi thinks the world of him and urges him to go for it.  Taking her advice, Kevin heads off on a mission

Meanwhile, Faye realises with horror that she’s ordered far too few canapes for Viaduct Bistro party but Alya comes to the rescue.  Ray thanks Alya for her help and offers her Michelle’s old job as Events Manager.

Elsewhere, The Barlows go round to Daniel’s flat, determined that he and Bertie mustn’t spend New Year’s Eve on their own.  They raise a toast to Sinead and Daniel is touched.

Emmerdale: Episode 8691 airs, Tuesday 31 December 2019, on ITV/STV/UTV at 19:00.

Devised by Kevin Laffan
Written by Sue Mooney
Directed by Neil Johnston
Series Producer: Laura Shaw
Series Producer: Kate Brooks
Executive Producer: Jane Hudson

Victoria and Amy prepare to celebrate 2020 in style by having a big night out however when Victoria's unborn child becomes unsettled, she leaves - just as her waters break. 

Meanwhile, David adapts to having a newborn baby of his own to look after.

Elsewhere, Bob is in the holiday spirit. 

Jeff Hordley as Cain Dingle
Matthew Wolfenden as David Metcalfe
Isabel Hodgins as Victoria Barton
Natalie Ann Jamieson as Amy Wyatt
Laura Norton as Kerry Wyatt
Tony Audenshaw as Bob Hope
James Moore as Ryan Stocks
Susan Cookson as Wendy Posner
Michelle Hardwick as Vanessa Woodfield
Claire King as Kim Tate
Rokhsaneh Ghawam-Shahidi as Leyla Harding
Joe-Warren Plant as Jacob Gallagher
Emma Atkins as Charity Dingle
Katie Hill as Sarah Sugden JR.
Arthur Cockcroft as Moses Dingle
Luca Hepworth as Johnny Woodfield
Jack Downham has Noah Dingle
Zoe Henry as Rhona Goskirk
Andrew Scarborough as Graham Foster
Christopher Chittell as Eric Pollard
Lucy Pargeter as Chas Dingle
Karen Blick as Lydia Hart
James Hooton as Sam Dingle
Natalie J. Robb as Moira Dingle
Mimi Slinger as Leanna Cavanagh
Jurell Carter as Nathaniel "Nate" Robinson
Rosie Bentham as Gabby Thomas
Anna Nightingale as Andrea Tate
Jonny McPherson as Dr. Liam Cavanagh

​EastEnders: Episode 6051 airs, Monday 30 December 2019, on BBC One at 20:00.

Devised by Julia Smith/Tony Holland
Written by Simon Ashdown
Directed by Thomas Hescott
Series Producer: Sharon Batten
​Executive Producer: Jon Sen

It’s New Year’s Eve in Walford, and everyone gears up to ring in 2020.

Linda continues to hide what happened on Christmas Day from her family.

Whitney makes a surprising discovery.

The parties are in full swing in Albert Square as the residents prepare to welcome in the new year in style.

Linda continues to lie about what happened to her on Christmas Day, leaving Mick feeling helpless as his wife heads to Karen's gathering determined to have a good time.

Meanwhile, Honey is far from in the celebratory mood, however, and when Billy checks on her he gets a surprising response.

Elsewhere, Louise struggles to cope with her own conscience.

Coronation Street: ​Episode 9966 airs, Monday 30 December 2019, on ITV/STV/UTV at 20:30.

Devised by Tony Warren
Written by Martin Allen
Directed by Judith Dine
Series Producer: Iain MacLeod

The damming truth about Gary is out.  The residents reel as the true nature of Gary’s work is revealed post the Christmas Day shootings.

Ray attempts to sabotage The Rovers' New Year's Eve party.  Jenny puts up a poster in the cafe advertising The Rovers’ Hogmanay party, Ray enlists his staff help to prepare Viaduct Bistro for their rival 2020 launch party and he reveals his plans to make a donation to a cancer charity in memory of Sinead.  The girls are impressed at his generosity.  Johnny and Jenny confront Ray in Viaduct Bistro, outraged that he’s going head to head and trying to scupper their function. 

Meanwhile, Abi finds her feelings have changed.  When Abi reveals she’s meeting Kevin for a drink, Sally realises Kevin has still got the hots for Abi.  But when Abi finds out that Kevin is putting their drink before a banger race event that she knows he has been looking forward to, she insists that they can meet for a drink tomorrow.  Kevin reluctantly agrees but it’s clear he’s disappointed.

Elsewhere, Tracy thanks Paula for going to so much trouble, helping Amy with her work experience.

Coronation Street: ​Episode 9965 airs, Monday 30 December 2019, on ITV/STV/UTV at 19:30.

Devised by Tony Warren
Written by John Kerr
Directed by Judith Dine
Series Producer: Iain MacLeod

Izzy realises she has been swimming in deep water with a shark.  As Weatherfield Police investigate Gary’s dealings they reveal they have reason to believe he’s been operating as a loan shark.  Izzy notices a woman in tears outside the factory and the woman introduces herself as Julia.  Derek’s ex wife, Julia, tells Izzy that Derek was up to his eyes in debt to a loan shark.  Izzy reels.

Ray continues to make enemies.  Ryan tells Ray he can stick his job but Ray is unfazed and throws him out. In Viaduct Bistro, Ray charms the staff.

Meanwhile, Tyrone suspects Kevin fancies Abi.

Elsewhere, when Tracy reveals that Amy is looking for some work experience in the solicitors’ office, Paula offers her a placement with her.

Emmerdale: Episode 8690 airs, Monday 30 December 2019, on ITV/STV/UTV at 19:00.

Devised by Kevin Laffan
Written by Tony Higgins
Directed by Neil Johnston
Series Producer: Laura Shaw
Series Producer: Kate Brooks
Executive Producer: Jane Hudson

David, Jacob & Leyla anxiously await some news.

Marlon is worried by Rhona's actions.

Charity makes a plan.

Marlon tells Paddy of hie worries after hearing Rhona has resigned from the vets, realising there’s now nothing stopping her from taking Leo away. 

At Farrers Barn, an anxious David, Jacob and Leyla await the arrival of the paternity test results.

Meanwhile, Brenda is on the search for some beans.

Elsewhere, Leanna wants to know what's going on. 

Due to a technical fault, unfortunately no programme information will be featured for Christmas 2019.

I apologise for the lineal distruption and for any inconvenience caused. 

​EastEnders: Episode 6046 airs, Monday 23 December 2019, on BBC One at 20:00.

Devised by Julia Smith/Tony Holland
Written by Lauren Klee
Directed by Toby Frow
Series Producer: Sharon Batten
​Executive Producer: Jon Sen

Danny-Boy Hatchard reprises his role as Lee Carter.

Unbeknownst to Sharon and Keanu, the final pieces of the puzzle have fallen into place for The Mitchells.

Linda finds herself in a desperate situation.

Denise is more determined than ever to prove she’s right.

The Beales and Mitchells gather to celebrate Keanu and Louise's return to the Square - but unbeknown to everyone, all hell is about to break loose.

A mix-up over what to wear on a night out embarrasses Linda and she ends up drowning her sorrows in the middle of The Square - unaware her Christmas surprise has arrived in the shape of prodigal son Lee (Danny-Boy Hatchard's reprisal of Lee Carter).

Martin is filled with panic after the previous night's incident, leaving Rebecca and Sonia concerned for his welfare.

​Denise is determined to prove Sheree is not all she says she is.

Coronation Street: ​Episode 9960 airs, Tuesday 24 December 2019, on ITV/STV/UTV at 20:30.

Devised by Tony Warren
Written by Jonathan Harvey
Directed by Peter Rose
Series Producer: Iain MacLeod

Gary shoots his mouth off.  Gary frees Derek from his bonds but Derek is distraught that he’s lost his kids forever.  Gary sends Derek on his way, satisfied he’s shown him who’s boss.  Fiz calls at the furniture shop, with Jade and Hope, to drop off items from a house clearance, including an antique firearm.  Gary is alarmed as he points out it’s still live.  As Gary stows it away in a filing cabinet, Hope eyes the gun longingly.  In The Rovers, a drunk Ali vows to win back Maria and see Gary get his comeuppance.  As Fiz, Tyrone and Ruby walk round the Winter Wonderland, Jade finds Hope peering through the door of the furniture shop.  A loved-up Gary and Maria head home, watched by vengeful Ali and Derek.  In the furniture shop, the filing cabinet drawer lies open, the gun nowhere to be seen.

Max is out of control.  Marion is furious at Shona and David for banning Max from seeing her.  David is baffled, explaining Max has been claiming to visit her for weeks.  Unrepentant, Max is rude to Shona. 

Emmerdale: Episode 8684 airs, Tuesday 24 December 2019, on ITV/STV/UTV at 19:00.

Devised by Kevin Laffan
Written by Karen Young
Directed by Tracey Rooney
Series Producer: Laura Shaw
Series Producer: Kate Brooks
Executive Producer: Jane Hudson

Rhona knows she’s going to break Marlon’s heart. 

Graham receives the DNA test, desperate to look at the result.

At Home Farm, Kim’s blood runs cold when the penny drops that Graham has done a DNA test.

Marlon arrives at Home Farm and readies himself to cook for Kim and the family.

EastEnders: Episode 6045 airs, Monday 23 December 2019, on BBC One at 20:00.

Devised by Julia Smith/Tony Holland
Written by Lauren Klee
Directed by Toby Frow
Series Producer: Sharon Batten
​Executive Producer: Jon Sen

Martin's job with Tubbs ends in disaster.

Phil edges closer and closer to the truth.

Linda is forced to defend her actions.

Linda promises to cut back drinking in the new year, so Mick, pleased his wife is making an effort, reveals he has a Christmas surprise lined up.

Meanwhile, Keanu and Sharon remain oblivious that Phil is quizzing people who could help confirm his suspicions.

Elsewhere, Rebecca tries to confront Martin about his behaviour.

Danny Dyer as Mick Carter
Jake Wood as Max Branning
​Shay Crotty as Tommy Moon
Kellie Bright as Linda Carter
Steve McFadden as Phil Mitchell
Danny Walters as Keanu Taylor
Tom Wells as Leo King
Letitia Dean as Sharon Mitchell
Jasmine Armfield as Rebecca "Bex" Fowler
Ricky Champ as Stuart Highway
Tony Clay as Callum "Halfway" Highway
Max Bowden as Ben Mitchell
James Bye as Martin Fowler
Shona McGarty as Whitney Dean
Rudolph Walker as Patrick Trueman
Diane Parish as Denise Fox
Suzette Llewellyn as Sheree Trueman
Laila Morse as Maureen "Big Mo" Harris
Gillian Wright as Jean Slater
Davood Ghadami as Kush Kazemi
Jessie Wallace as Kat Moon
Tilly Keeper as Louise Mitchell
Lucy Benjamin as Lisa Fowler
Jaz Deol as Kheerat Panesar
Amar Adatia as Jags Panesar
Tayla Kovacevic-Ebong as Charlie "Tubbs " Savage
Louisa Lytton as Ruby Allen
Toby-Alexander Smith as Gray Atkins
Natalie Cassidy as Sonia Fowler
Abbie Burke as Amy Mitchell
Elizabeth Sweet as Marie Evans

​Coronation Street: ​Episode 9959 airs, Monday 23 December 2019, on ITV/STV/UTV at 20:30.

Devised by Tony Warren
Written by Joe Turner
Directed by Peter Rose
Series Producer: Iain MacLeod

Nick and Sarah see a spectre of Christmas future.  Maria is angry with Gary for keeping her in the dark but Gary lies that Derek ran into financial trouble so he swooped in to save the factory and the workers’ jobs.  Maria, blindly, believes him.  Gary locks a tied up Derek in the furniture shop overnight, determined to make sure he misses his flight to Florida with his kids.  When Nick and Sarah continue to disrespect him, Gary vindictively increases their rent.

Fiz gives Jade a Christmas miracle.  Fiz and Tyrone find Jade on Victoria Street and drag her back to number 9 Coronation Street.  Hope is overjoyed to see Jade.  Fiz and Tyrone invite Jade to stay for Christmas and Jade is secretly smug.  Jade hugs Hope, promising to look after her.  Evelyn eyes her up with suspicion.

Meanwhile, Rita faces Christmas home alone.  Dev drops off a Christmas tree over at Rita’s flat.  Rita decorates her tree alone. 

Elsewhere, Emma informs Sebastian that Alina came looking for him leaving Sebastian stunned, admitting he’s unsure of his feelings. 

Coronation Street: ​Episode 9958 airs, Monday 23 December 2019, on ITV/STV/UTV at 19:30.

Devised by Tony Warren
Written by Mark Wadlow
Directed by Peter Rose
Series Producer: Iain MacLeod

The factory opening day is a cracker.  Nick and Sarah unveil the refurbished factory to the staff, keeping quiet about Derek’s change of heart.  Gary turns up with Maria, irritating Sarah, and Adam lets slip to Nick how Gary once got rough with Sarah.  Sozzled in the street, Derek admits to Izzy that he never owned the factory.  Nick orders Gary to never set foot in the factory again just as  Izzy returns, forcing Gary to announce he owns the place.

Fiz fears for Jade.  Billy and Sean spot Jade when they are helping the homeless.  She tells the pair she couldn’t afford to rent anywhere after losing her job, but makes them promise not to tell Fiz and Tyrone.  Sean can’t keep his word and reveals to Fiz that Jade is living on the streets.  Appalled, Fiz goes in search of her.

Rita is home alone this Christmas.  Rita introduces Gemma to Arthur, the cat she’s looking after over Christmas.  With Gemma busy with her children, Rita, not wanting to be an extra burden, tells Gemma she has arranged to visit Mavis over Christmas.  Rita hangs up sadly, clearly no plans to go anywhere.

Meanwhile, Emma and Sebastian become a couple as Amy finds Alina knocking at number 11 Coronation Street for Sebastian.  Amy lies that Sebastian is now engaged to Emma and Alina leaves, embarrassed.  Amy tells Emma she sent Alina packing but Emma insists that she must tell Sebastian.

Elsewhere, Ali and Ryan quiz Michelle about Robert. 

Emmerdale: Episode 8683 airs, Friday 20 December 2019, on ITV/STV/UTV at 19:00.

Devised by Kevin Laffan
Written by Linton Chiswick
Directed by Tracey Rooney
Series Producer: Laura Shaw
Series Producer: Kate Brooks
Executive Producer: Jane Hudson

Sarah has her concerns for Noah.

Rhona is feeling guilty.

Situations cause Graham to be flustered.

Meanwhile, Kim has a proposition for Marlon - will he accept?

Elsewhere, Leyla pines for her kiss with Liam. 

EastEnders: Episode 6044 airs, Friday 20 December 2019, on BBC One at 20:30.

Devised by Julia Smith/Tony Holland
Written by Jeff Povey
Directed by David Moor
Series Producer: Sharon Batten
​Executive Producer: Jon Sen

Ben is faced with an impossible decision that could jeopardise his personal relationships with his nearest and dearest - no-one is safe. 

Kat hatches a plan to protect her family but it goes horribly wrong for everyone at 31 Albert Square. 

Martin takes a huge risk that threatens his future.

Kat tries to charm Kheerat in the hope of keeping her home - and while he agrees, he increases their rent at the same time, which does not go down well with Jean and Big Mo.

Sharon and Louise assume that Phil's bad mood is down to baby Peggy still being in hospital.

​Jay leaves Stuart in charge once more only to regret when he and Rainie cover the place in Christmas decorations.

Coronation Street: ​Episode 9956 airs, Friday 20 December 2019, on ITV/STV/UTV at 19:30.
Coronation Street: ​Episode 9957 airs, Wednesday 18 December 2019, on ITV/STV/UTV at 20:00.

Devised by Tony Warren
Written by Jan McVerry (9956)
Written by Steven Fay (9957)
Directed by Nickie Lister
Series Producer: Iain MacLeod

As Robert waits in his cell to set off for court, he’s puzzled to learn from Paula there’s been a delay as new information has come to light. 

Gary gets wise to Derek.  Derek offers to delay the factory sale for Nick and Sarah until they raise the cash, if they can lay down £10,000 right now.  Nick and Sarah ask the factory workers to raise the money.  Derek explains to Izzy he needs money to take his kids on a promised holiday to Florida or he’ll lose them forever so Izzy approaches Gary for a loan to fund her share of the factory.  Gary is seething that Derek is trying to sell a building that actually belongs to him by pulling a fast one.  Gary corners Derek in The Rovers Return’s ouside beer garden at the rear.  Feigning confidence, Derek points out his company is named on the factory deeds so Gary can’t stop him selling.  A menacing Gary insists otherwise. 

Roy tries to extend a holly branch.  Roy goes over to Richard and Mina’s flat to find the landlord hammering on the door demanding unpaid rent money.  Nina ignores Roy’s attempts to get her to open the door and remains barricaded in the flat.  Carla and Roy return to Nina’s home and through the locked door, Roy shares memories of his lonely childhood with Nina.  He is encouraged when Nina replies through the letterbox.

Meanwhile, Jenny invites Rita to spend the afternoon at Winter Wonderland.  Jenny collects Rita from her flat but the excitement evaporates when Rita takes offence at being treated like a charity case and calls off the outing, leaving Jenny baffled.

Elsewhere, Tyrone and Fiz decide to punish Hope for disrupting the school nativity.  Tyrone and Fiz set Hope to work cleaning the house. 

Emmerdale: Episode 8682 airs, Friday 20 December 2019, on ITV/STV/UTV at 19:00.

Devised by Kevin Laffan
Written by Dawn Harrison
Directed by Tracey Rooney
Series Producer: Laura Shaw
Series Producer: Kate Brooks
Executive Producer: Jane Hudson

Emmerdale Village's pantomime slowly comes together.

Tracy confides in Vanessa over her recent man troubles with Pete.

​Meanwhile, Liam exersises his voice for the pantomime by saying tongue-twisters. 

Elsewhere, Sarah tries to hide the upsetting truth from her family. 

EastEnders: Episode 6043 airs, Thursday 19 December 2019, on BBC One at 19:30.

Devised by Julia Smith/Tony Holland
Written by Simon Norman
Directed by David Moor
Series Producer: Sharon Batten
​Executive Producer: Jon Sen

Tensions reach breaking point at the Arches.

Mick does everything he can to ensure his plan succeeds.

​Kush makes a shocking discovery.

​Mick's alternative Nativity Play is well under way but when he spots Linda drinking his concerns are clear.  Later, Mick confides in Sharon who promises to keep an eye on Linda.

Over at The Arches tension reach breaking point as Jack desperately tries to convince Phil he has got the wrong man.

Callum opens up to Lola about his concerns, but she is quick to praise him for how much he has changed Ben.

​Kush visits Jean, but is baffled when he overhears something odd in Daniel's video message.

​​Emmerdale: Episode 8681 airs, Thursday 19 December 2019, on ITV/STV/UTV at 20:00.

Devised by Kevin Laffan
Written by Maxine Alderton
Directed by Abe Jukes
Series Producer: Laura Shaw
Series Producer: Kate Brooks
Executive Producer: Jane Hudson

Kim makes a surprising decision which shocks Emmerdale Village.

Liv is still collapsed and no-one knows she's in danger.

Meanwhile, the search for Aaron continues.

​Elsewhere, Charity & Vanessa have lunch with the kids in The Woolpack. 

​Emmerdale: Episode 8680 airs, Thursday 19 December 2019, on ITV/STV/UTV at 19:00.

Devised by Kevin Laffan
Written by Maxine Alderton
Directed by Abe Jukes
Series Producer: Laura Shaw
Series Producer: Kate Brooks
Executive Producer: Jane Hudson

Two Emmerdale favourites are in turmoil in this episode.

Aaron, who has a history of self-harming, is feeling icolated since his husband, Robert, went to prison for murder. The struggling Mechanic disappears causing concern for the other fan favourite who is in jeopardy.

Liv wonders where Aaron has gone and begins to search for her brother by retracing his steps.  As she crosses a footbridge Liv suffers a seizure and collapses onto the cold muddy ground.  With it being the Winter, Liv needs to be found quickly before hypothermia sets in. 

Will Aaron and Liv be found?

​Meanwhile, a postman delivers letters to the village.

Elsewhere, Nate is apologetic. 

​Emmerdale: Episode 8679 airs, Wednesday 18 December 2019, on ITV/STV/UTV at 19:00.

Devised by Kevin Laffan
Written by Bill Taylor
Directed by Abe Jukes
Series Producer: Laura Shaw
Series Producer: Kate Brooks
Executive Producer: Jane Hudson

It's a cold day in Emmerdale Village as Charity pokes the bear.

Aaron works in the scrapyard.

Meanwhile, Manpreet struggles with a script she's not used to.

Elsewhere, more romance between Dawn & Billy.

Coronation Street: ​Episode 9954 airs, Wednesday 18 December 2019, on ITV/STV/UTV at 19:30.

Devised by Tony Warren
Written by Martin Allen
Directed by Nickie Lister
Series Producer: Iain MacLeod

Roy gets it wrong when trying to do right.  Roy calls at Richard’s and packs Nina off to college, promising to wait in for the new carer . Aggie tells Roy over the phone that the freezer is leaking.  Richard sends Roy to help, insisting he will be fine.  Roy arrives at the cafe and rings Richard but he is furious to discover the carer still hasn’t turned up.  Assuring Roy he’s fine, Richard ends the call but loses his balance and falls.  Richard answers another call from Roy and, keeping quiet about his fall, pretends all’s well. Roy finally returns to Richard’s flat to find him passed out on the floor.  As the medical paramedics try to revive him, Nina arrives in time to hear him pronounced dead. 

Michelle is given an offer she might refuse.  A woman calls at Viaduct Bistro representing an anonymous buyer.  Michelle learns the offer is near half of the asking price but Carla advises her to consider for a quick sale.

Michael needs Christmas day to come early.  Michael phones Grace to invite her and Tianna for Christmas.  She refuses but agrees to attend his grand reopening of the Winter Wonderland.

Meanwhile, Rita is pleased to learn that Gail is not working in The Kabin today but she’s deflated when Brian reveals Cathy has taken Gail’s place. 

Elsewhere, Ryan begs Gary to let him work to pay off his debt.  Gary hands Ryan a sealed envelope to deliver by hand, stressing its importance.

Coronation Street: ​Episode 9955 airs, Wednesday 18 December 2019, on ITV/STV/UTV at 19:30.

Devised by Tony Warren
Written by Martin Allen
Directed by Nickie Lister
Series Producer: Iain MacLeod

Nina puts the blame firmly on Roy.  Roy is determined that Nina must stay with him. Roy angrily explains to Carla how his brother died alone but later in Roy’s flat, Carla accidentally lets slip that Roy left Richard and an upset Nina lays into Roy.  Saying she will never forgive him, Nina packs her bags and storms out.  Roy is utterly bereft.

Michael's Christmas never arrives.  Michael is desperate for Grace and Tianna to arrive at the Winter Wonderland, he calls Grace but finds her phone unconnectable.  Back at number 3 Coronation Steeet, Michael makes excuses for Grace but Aggie is furious. 

Michelle signs on the dotted line.  Michelle instructs Adam to accept the mystery buyer’s offer for Viaduct Bistro.

Meanwhile, Ryan meets up with Lenny and hands over Gary’s envelope.  Lenny tries to bait Ryan into dishing dirt but Ryan doesn’t rise to it.  Lenny confirms to Gary that Ryan handed over the envelope unopened.  Gary is satisfied Ryan passed his test.  Ryan is wary when Gary gives him a repayment holiday but hints he may have further jobs lined up for him.

Elsewhere, Rita bumps into Gemma in the street but is saddened and feeling lonely when she has to dash home to see to the quads.

​Emmerdale: Episode 8678 airs, Tuesday 17 December 2019, on ITV/STV/UTV at 19:00.

Devised by Kevin Laffan
Written by Peter Kerry
Directed by Abe Jukes
Series Producer: Laura Shaw
Series Producer: Kate Brooks
Executive Producer: Jane Hudson

Sam is frustrated in David's. 

Lydia is excited for Christmas day.

Harriet encourages Dawn to help in the Christmas Nativity performance. 

Cain is furious over the latest Nate situation, after giving Amy her orders over Kyle. 

Meanwhile, Rhona & Graham make plans for their move to France.

Elsewhere, Kim notices a rift forming between Jamie & Andrea. 

EastEnders: Episode 6042 airs, Tuesday 16 December 2019, on BBC One at 19:30.

Devised by Julia Smith/Tony Holland
Written by Natalie Mitchell
Directed by David Moor
Series Producer: Sharon Batten
​Executive Producer: Jon Sen

Phil puts his revenge plan into action.

The Panesars prove they're a force to be reckoned with.

Mick and Mitch get help from an unlikely source.

Phil goes to extreme lengths to show he is not to be messed with, leaving Jack in terrible danger.

Mick and Mitch plan their alternative nativity - and get help from an unexpected source.

Mummy Mafia are back, will they cause trouble for Oliver's special Christmas play?

Meanwhile, the Panesar brothers burst into the Slater clan with some shocking news - they are buying their house.

Elsewhere, Karen suggests Janet should enter a beauty contest, despite Honey's concerns.