​EastEnders: Episode 6198
Tuesday 05 January 2021
BBC One
19:30
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Devised by Julia Smith / Tony Holland

Written by Lee Saczak
Directed by Sean Healy
Series Producer: Sharon Batten
​Executive Producer: Jon Sen

​Jack negotiates a deal with one person in mind.

Sparks fly with Denise.

Whitney has a choice to make.

Jack sets his plan in motion and manages to negotiate an advantageous deal, meaning he soon has good news for Denise.

Stacey is in for a surprise.

Whitney wrestles with a decision.

Ruby has to come up with an explanation for Martin.

Ash has advice for Sonia after she ends another exhausting shift at the local medical facility.

Emmerdale: Episode 8927
Tuesday 29 Decemeber 2020
ITV/STV/UTV
19:00

Devised by Kevin Laffan
Written by Bill Taylor
​Directed by David Kester
Series Producer: Laura Shaw
Series Producer: Kate Brooks
Executive Producer: Jane Hudson

Kim informs Mackenzie he will only get paid if he does one more job for her.  Mackenzie is fairly busy today as he, also, propositions Aaron. 

Priya unwittingly calls Al's mystery woman.  Is his affair about to be exposed?

Marlon leans on Paddy for some support.

Daniel makes a horrifying discovery about Peter.  A shocked Daniel finds Peter in Victoria Gardens leaning against a wall clutching his stomach and vomiting, Daniel is horrified to see that his clothes are covered in blood.  As Peter slumps to the ground, a panicky Daniel calls for an ambulance.  In the local medical facility, the doctor assures Peter they will do their best to stop the bleeding but there is a possibility he is suffering from liver failure causing Daniel to be shocked.  Peter makes Daniel promise not to tell anyone what is going on as he couldn't bear for Ken or Simon to see him in such a state. 

Toyah embraces life as a foster mother.  On the street, Toyah and Imran fuss over Mason.  As Toyah bends over the pram to give him a kiss, neither of them notices a grief-stricken Leanne watching from the window of her flat.  But how will Toyah react when Imran gets a call from Social Services informing him that they'll be collecting Mason later today?

Sarah wrestles with the truth.  Adam visits number 8 Coronation Street and reveals to a shocked Sarah that he knows she tipped the police off about the body in the woods.  Sarah explains, she came to her senses and realised it was time Gary got his just desserts.  As Adam heads out, an anxious Sarah wonders what he will tell the police.

Meanwhile, can Todd make Billy jealous?  Billy and Paul arrive in Speed Daal to find Todd at a table with Ajay.  Todd introduces Ajay, explaining that he is the manager at the helpline.  Billy reckons Todd only volunteered because he fancied the manager.  Todd is quietly pleased with himself.  Egged on by Todd, Ajay talks about his job at the helpline and how it is imperative not to get too involved with people.  Billy and Paul share an awkward glance.

Elsewhere, Shona tells David that she reckons it’s time she returned to work and plans to have a word with Roy.  Roy agrees that Shona can start back at the cafe with light duties to begin with.

Emmerdale: Episode 8926
Monday 28 Decemeber 2020
ITV/STV/UTV
19:00

Devised by Kevin Laffan
Written by Jo Summerscales
​Directed by David Kester
Series Producer: Laura Shaw
Series Producer: Kate Brooks
Executive Producer: Jane Hudson

Charity and Mack's plan backfires.

Priya meddles.

It remains to be seen whether Charity and Chas will be able to patch things up.

Charity and Mack try to rob a driver but it backfires when Charity is forced to knock him out by whacking him over the back of the head with a spanner.  

Priya asks Ellis to help her invite Al's parents to the wedding but could their meddling expose Al's affair with Debbie Dingle?

​River City
Monday 28 December 2020
BBC Scotland
22:00

Devised by Stephen Greenhorn
Written by Erin Carter
Directed by Stuard Davids
Series Producer: Kieron Hannigan
Series Producer: Oliver Kent
Executive Producer: Kate Oates

This week in Shieldinch…

Ruby is determined to make the day a special one for Caitlin, but some things are out of her control.

Eve becomes suspicious of her son when Cameron is caught in a lie.

With options running out, Alex's search for Lenny highlights a new target.

Ruby excitedly plans an extra-special welcome home lunch for Caitlin who is being discharged from a local medical facility.

Eve grows wary of Cameron when Stevie unwittingly unravels the lies he has told her.

Ruby is determined to make Caitlin's return home extra special.

Ruby excitedly plans a special welcome home lunch for Caitlin, who is being discharged from the local medical facility.  As the taxi arrives on Montego Street, a remorseful Caitlin tells Maggie she is concerned about the future that lies ahead of her – the murder trial is imminent and she might go to prison.

Caitlin is overwhelmed by all the effort Ruby has put into making a special lunch for her mum, but Maggie worries she is too tired to celebrate being home.  Caitlin puts on a front to build bridges with Ruby, hiding how exhausted she really is.  However, their good mood is short lived when bad news comes calling.

Eve questions a cheerful Cameron about his whereabouts last night.  Cameron spins a web of lies about working late in the Jailbirds for Stevie at short notice, which seems to placate her, but her suspicions are roused once again when Stevie unwittingly exposes Cameron's lies.

With the identity of Poppy's stalker still unknown, Eve grows paranoid that Cameron is somehow involved. 

As Rory frets about Lenny’s disappearance, Alex reminds him that they are fast running out of time.  As the brothers discuss their limited options, Paul arrives - which irks Alex.  His constant presence stirs suspicions in Alex, who wonders if Paul's interest in the Murdoch’s goes beyond Rory.

Emmerdale: Episode 8924/8925
Friday 25 Decemeber 2020
ITV/STV/UTV
18:00

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

Charity is full of resentment.

Al's secret is revealed.

It remains to be seen whether T​he Dingle wedding will go ahead.

On Christmas day, Al gives Priya an expensive necklace that matches Amba’s for her Christmas present but he's eager to get away to see his mistress and he concocts a story.  

As The Dingles, Bear Wolf and Paddy work at keeping the surprise wedding a secret from Chas, will Charity spoil their hard work and will the wedding go ahead?

Rishi prepares to surprise Jai and Laurel's kids by dressing as Santa, but Manpreet and Priya quickly convince him to drop the act. 

All David wants for Christmas is Shona.  As Max and Lily excitedly rip open their Christmas presents, Shona gives David a six foot cuddly rabbit to replace Barney, his childhood pet.  David loves it.  When Lily gets a jewellery bead stuck up her nose, David and Shona reluctantly set off for the local medical facility.  Whilst the nurse sees to Lily, Shona calms her down and makes her giggle as David watches with a heavy heart realising how much the kids will miss her.  Having returned to the street, David and Shona approach Jenny's drinks stall.  But Shona loses it and storms off when she spots Daisy being flirtatious with David.  David finds Shona in Victoria Garden and they finally clear the air.  After admitting that they still love each other and want to make a go of it, David forms a plan. At number 8 Coronation Street, David and Shona, with the help of Max and Lily, re-enact their wedding day.  As The Platts tumble out of their house, the snow begins to fall and Shona stares up in wonderment.  David gazes at his wife, his love for her renewed.

It's a family Christmas for Toyah and Imran.  After a sleepless night with Mason, Toyah and Imran share a smile, happy but slightly out of their depth.  Gemma calls at the builder’s yard flat and gives Toyah and Imran some parenting tips. Toyah realises they’ve a lot to learn.  Ignoring Toyah's messages, Leanne hides away in her flat, consumed with grief.

​​​​​Coronation Street: Episode 10203
Thursday 24 December 2020
​ITV/STV/UTV
20:30
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Devised by Tony Warren
Written by Joe Turner
Directed by Matt Hilton
Series Producer: Iain MacLeod

Everyone is getting suspicious for Christmas.  Having spent the night in the furniture shop, a forlorn Gary leaves a message for Maria.  Kelly calls at the flat and tearfully explains to Maria that she needs to see Gary as he’s the only person in contact with her Dad.  Having been summoned to the flat by Maria, Gary is taken aback to find Kelly there.  She explains that she received a Christmas card from her Dad and is desperate to talk to him.  Gary asserts that he hasn't had any contact with Rick for ages and can't help. 

Leanne prepares to be lonely this Christmas.  When Toyah and Imran get a call from social services asking them if they can foster a baby for today, they're thrown into excitement and panic in equal measure.  As Toyah excitedly babbles on about the baby, Nick rounds the corner with Sam.  Making excuses, Leanne scuttles away hiding her upset.

As David and Shona wrap the kids' Christmas presents, David assures her that he'll do his best to carry on supporting her when she moves out.  Clearly not listening, Shona suddenly downs tools and heads out leaving David a bit frustrated.  David breaks the news to Nick and Sarah that he and Shona are splitting up.

Christmas Day beckons Emmerdale Village.

Priya puts Al in an uncomfortable position as she is hell bent on having Al all to herself on Christmas Day. 

Vinny gives Paul a pep talk about being weak in relation to his gambling.

Mackenzie gives Moira some encouragement as he browses through old family photographs. 

More stress for Paddy as he suffers more setbacks in the wedding arrangements. 

Harriet's stress levels increase after moving DI Mark Malone.

All this and so much more.

​​​​​Coronation Street: Episode 10202
Wednesday 23 December 2020
​ITV/STV/UTV
20:30
​​​
Devised by Tony Warren
Written by Susan Oudot
Directed by Matt Hilton
Series Producer: Iain MacLeod

Gary starts to lose his grip.  When Craig reveals that they had to let Gary go as there weren't enough evidence to arrest him, Sarah is furious.  Sarah visit the salon flat and rails at Gary, accusing him of moving Rick's body to save his own skin.  When Gary suggests she is just trying to cover her own tracks, Sarah is incandescent.  Neither of them notices Maria enter as Sarah asserts that he is the one that killed Rick.  Maria confronts Gary demanding to know why Sarah would think he had murdered Rick.  When Gary fails to come up with a plausible explanation, Maria threatens to call Weatherfield Police and throws him out.

Nick gets his son for Christmas.  Leanne promises Nick that it isn't an end to their relationship but it would be better if he rented a flat, moved Sam in and got to know his son properly without having to worry about her.  Natasha reluctantly agrees to leave Sam with Nick for the three months she'll be in London and lets him move into her flat but is this really what Leanne wants?

Shona can't find the words.  Roy and Nina urge Shona to talk to David and explain how she really feels about him.  Will she succeed? 

Chesney and Kirk play Santa.  When Chesney and Kirk return home laden down with Christmas presents, Gemma’s thrilled and assumes they managed to flog all the makeup.  Chesney and Kirk agree to keep schtum about where the money really came from.

Having listened to Paul’s confession about Will, Billy Is annoyed that he felt the need to lie about it and further angered to realise Todd was in the loop. Billy warns Paul that he knows Todd better than anyone and suspects he’s playing him.