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CORONATION STREET: 10513

20/12/2021

Coronation Street
Episode 10513
Monday 20 December 2021
ITV/STV
20:30

Devised by Tony Warren
Written by Ellen Taylor
Directed by David Beauchamp
Directed by Brett Fallis
Directed by Duncan Foster
Series Producer: Iain MacLeod

Abi can't forgive but tries to forget. Nina tells Abi how she found Kelly in a bad way, and although she cannot forgive her for what she did to Sebastian, it is time to put a stop to all the hatred. Aadi finds Kelly packing her bags. Kelly explains that for Abi's sake, she needs to find somewhere else to live. Aadi urges her to talk to Abi.

Meanwhile, Max learns his fate. Having taken a call from the school, Shona shares the news. When Daisy takes a call from Ashley, Daniel masks his jealousy.

Elsewhere, Sarah invites Lydia over to help her bake some cakes for the school charity. When Sarah mentions Adam, Lydia is quick to change the subject.

CAST

Millie Gibson as Kelly Neelan
Charlotte Jordan as Daisy Midgley
Rebecca Ryan as Lydia Chambers
Julia Goulding as Shona Platt
Sue Nicholls as Audrey Roberts
Kate Ford as Tracy McDonald
Alexandra Mardell as Emma Brooker
Tina O'Brien as Sarah Barlow
Colson Smith as PC Craig Tinker
Adam Hussain as Aadi Alahan
Simon Gregson as Steve McDonald
Tanisha Gorey as Asha Alahan
Dolly-Rose Campbell as Gemma Winter
Elle Mulvaney as Amy Barlow
Michael Le Vell as Kevin Webster
Sally Carman as Abi Webster
Rob Mallard as Daniel Osbourne
Jack P. Shepherd as David Platt
Sally Ann Matthews as Jenny Connor
Mollie Gallagher as Nina Lucas
Blue Merrick as Registrar

CORONATION STREET: 10512

20/12/2021

Coronation Street
Episode 10512
Monday 20 December 2021
ITV/STV
19:30

Devised by Tony Warren
Written by Ellen Taylor
Directed by David Beauchamp
Directed by Brett Fallis
Directed by Duncan Foster
Series Producer: Iain MacLeod

Introducing: Blue Merrick as Registrar

There's a hitch in Emma's plan to get hitched. As Emma prepares for her wedding, still unsure whether she is doing the right thing, Curtis enquires about flights. Steve reveals to Amy that he gave Curtis his bank card to transfer the charity money but the charity never received it. A nervous Emma waits for Curtis at their wedding venue. Has he done a runner?

Kevin & Abi have the neighbour from hell. Debbie tells Kevin that Kelly is now living at number 7 Coronation Street and working at the barbershop so he best warn Abi before she bumps into her. Kelly is chuffed when Maria offers her an apprenticeship but as Abi clocks her, she's unsettled.

When Sarah reveals her plans for a joint Christmas with The Barlow Family, to be fair to Adam, David is appalled.

Meanwhile, Craig gives Faye her first driving lesson. When Faye brakes sharply and stalls the car in front of Asha and Nina, Asha is amused whilst Nina is badly shaken.

Elsewhere, Max's future hangs in the balance. David and Max meet with the Deputy Head who confirms they will reach a decision regarding Max's future by the end of the day. Daisy urges Daniel to try and persuade Mrs. Crawshaw into giving Max another chance.

CAST

Samuel Robertson as Adam Barlow
Tanisha Gorey as Asha Alahan
Rob Mallard as Daniel Osbourne
Sue Nicholls as Audrey Roberts
Charlotte Jordan as Daisy Midgley
Millie Gibson as Kelly Neelan
Sue Cleaver as Eileen Grimshaw
Ellie Leach as Faye Windass
Colson Smith as PC Craig Tinker
Mollie Gallagher as Nina Lucas
Simon Gregson as Steve McDonald
Dolly-Rose Campbell as Gemma Winter
Alexandra Mardell as Emma Brooker
Sam Retford as Curtis Delamere
Paddy Bever as Max Turner
Jack P. Shepherd as David Platt
Kate Ford as Tracy McDonald
Elle Mulvaney as Amy Barlow
Samia Longchambon as Maria Windass
Carla Mendonça as Orla Crawshaw
Tina O'Brien as Sarah Barlow
Sue Devaney as Debbie Webster
Michael Le Vell as Kevin Webster
Julia Goulding as Shona Platt
Tony Maudsley as George Shuttleworth
Sally Carman as Abi Webster
Bill Fellows as Stu Carpenter
Blue Merrick as Registrar

EMMERDALE: 9235

20/12/2021

Emmerdale
Episode 9235
Monday 20 December 2021
ITV/STV
19:00

Devised by Kevin Laffan
Writer: Samantha Doland De Vaux
Director: Sean Healy
Series Producer: Laura Shaw
Series Producer: Kate Brooks
Executive Producer: Jane Hudson

Introducing: Noah Ryan Aspinall as Lucas Taylor
Introducing: Liam Boyle as Alex Moore
Introducing: Annabel Wright as Psychologist

Dawn's ex-boyfriend, Alex, turns up and he introduces himself to Lucus as his real father. After an Alex has an altercation with Billy, Meena stirs the pot about Dawn and Alex is soon left terrified for Lucas’ welfare

Meanwhile, Manpreet persuades Priya to see a psychologist and Priya realises that she has to properly deal with what happened to her in the accident. Later, Priya spots Ellis and Belle laughing together. She notices their spark and is crushed to think that he has moved on.

Elsewhere, Pollard offers to hire Noah permanently. Noah begins to suspect that Chloe might not be that into him after all.

CAST

Jack Downham as Noah Dingle
Eden Taylor-Draper as Belle Dingle
Aaron Anthony as Ellis Chapman
Rebecca Sarker as Dr. Manpreet Sharma
Christopher Chittell as Eric Pollard
Jay Kontzle as Billy Fletcher
Fiona Wade as Priya Kotecha
Paige Sandhu as Meena Jutla
Katherine Dow Blyton as Rev. Harriet Finch
Jessie Elland as Chloe Harris
OIivia Bromley as Dawn Taylor
Noah Ryan Aspinall as Lucas Taylor
Liam Boyle as Alex Moore
Annabel Wright as Psychologist

CORONATION STREET: DOUBLESODE - EPISODE 10510 AND EPISODE 10511

17/12/2021

Coronation Street
Episode 10510
Friday 17 December 2021
ITV/STV
19:30

Devised by Tony Warren
Written by Nessah Muthy
Directed by David Beauchamp
Directed by Brett Fallis
Directed by Duncan Foster
Series Producer: Iain MacLeod

Coronation Street
Episode 10511
Friday 17 December 2021
ITV/STV
20:30 (approx)

Devised by Tony Warren
Directed by David Beauchamp
Directed by Brett Fallis
Directed by Duncan Foster
Series Producer: Iain MacLeod

Emma has a heart-to-heart with Amy. Emma accompanies Curtis to his appointment with the psychologist. Emma listens, overwhelmed, as Curtis explains how he has spent years convincing people that he is dying as he enjoys the attention. Curtis assures Emma that he intends to get better, he loves her more than anything and tomorrow could be the best day of their lives. Will Emma agree to go ahead with their wedding plans? Emma explains to Amy that Curtis is suffering from a factitious disorder and he is seeing a psychologist. Amy is astounded and insists she cannot marry him and must tell the family the truth. Meanwhile, unaware of Curtis' lies, a drunk Steve hands him his bank card and PIN, asking him to transfer the £100,000 they raised to Oliver's charity account. At home Curtis opens his laptop and takes out Steve's bank card.

Kelly tries her best for Stu. Kelly is forced to admit to Gary and Maria that she has been letting Stu sleep in the barbers as he has nowhere to go. Determined to help Stu, Kelly asks Billy and Yasmeen about hostels. Yasmeen forms an idea.

Gary becomes a political spy. As Tim and Gary share a moan about their ambitious wives, Tim lets slip that Weatherfield County are proposing to build a new training ground. When Gary whips out his phone and calls Maria with the news, Tim is fuming.Maria asks James if he’ll endorse her election campaign, but he refuses, explaining that all Weatherfield County players have been instructed not to get involved with any political campaigns about local developments. Maria and Phill smell a rat.

Yasmeen's house is not a home for Stu. Stu thanks Yasmeen for the offer of a room but when he makes a joke about his high cleaning standards, how will she react?

George asks Gail for help with a Christmas present idea for Eileen.

Ken is hurt when Adam says that he and Sarah are thinking of spending Christmas alone.

Gail tells David that Audrey is suffering from cataracts and will be moving in until she’s recovered.

Sarah suggests a joint Platts and Barlows Christmas so not to offend anyone.

As Kevin and Abi arrive back from their honeymoon, Kevin hopes they don't bump into Kelly.

CAST

Sue Nicholls as Audrey Roberts
Jamie Kenna as Phillip "Phill" Whittaker
Tina O'Brien as Sarah Barlow
Dolly-Rose Campbell as Gemma Winter
Mikey North as Gary Windass
Samia Longchambon as Maria Windass
Alexandra Mardell as Emma Brooker
Kate Ford as Tracy McDonald
Bill Fellows as Stu Carpenter
Millie Gibson as Kelly Neelan
Sue Devaney as Debbie Webster
Tony Maudsley as George Shuttleworth
Helen Worth as Gail Rodwell
Alison King as Carla Barlow
Samuel Robertson as Adam Barlow
Elle Mulvaney as Amy Barlow
Jack P. Shepherd as David Platt
Nathan Graham as James Bailey
Sally Ann Matthews as Jenny Connor
William Roache as Ken Barlow
Daniel Brocklebank as Ven. Billy Mayhew
Sally Carman as Abi Webster
Joe Duttine as Tim Metcalfe
Adam Hussain as Aadi Alahan
Shelley King as Yasmeen Nazir
Patti Clare as Mary Taylor
Chris Gascoyne as Peter Barlow
Sair Khan as Alya Nazir
Paddy Bever as Max Turner
Michael Le Vell as Kevin Webster
Sue Cleaver as Eileen Grimshaw
Elizabeth Bower as Melanie Darby

EMMERDALE: 9234

17/12/2021

Emmerdale
Episode 9234
Tuesday 14 December 2021
ITV/STV
19:00

Devised by Kevin Laffan
Writer: Julie Parsons
Director: Ian Bevitt
Series Producer: Laura Shaw
Series Producer: Kate Brooks
Executive Producer: Jane Hudson

As they smile sadly before parting, it is clear that both Billy and Dawn are regretful at how things have turned out.

How will Meena Jutla react if she discovers the pair still have feelings for each other?

CAST

Paige Sandhu as Meena Jutla
Natalie Ann Jamieson as Amy Wyatt
Jay Kontzle as Billy Fletcher
Rebecca Sarker as Dr. Manpreet Sharma
Fiona Wade as Priya Kotecha
Michael Wildman as Al Chapman
Lucy Pargeter as Chas Dingle
Aaron Anthony as Ellis Chapman
Jessie Elland as Chloe Harris
Eden Taylor-Draper as Belle Dingle
James Hooton as Sam Dingle
Karen Blick as Lydia Dingle
Bhasker Patel as Rishi Sharma
Olivia Bromley as Dawn Taylor
Laura Norton as Kerry Wyatt
Steve Halliwell as Zak Dingle
Joe-Warren Plant as Jacob Gallagher

CORONATION STREET: 10509

16/12/2021

Coronation Street
Episode 10509
Thursday 16 December 2021
ITV/STV
19:30

Devised by Tony Warren
Written by Emily Gascoyne
Directed by Vicky Thomas
Series Producer: Iain MacLeod

Will Emma stand by her man? Hanging his head in shame, Curtis finally admits he is not dying, explaining to Emma how he first feigned illness when his parents were getting divorced, enjoyed the attention but once he had started, he couldn't stop. When Emma asks about his medical training, Curtis admits that was also a lie as well. Asserting she will never be able to trust him again, Emma orders Curtis to pack his bags. But before she can share her news, Steve tells her about the £4,000 Curtis raised and how they want to thank him. Will Emma have a change of heart?

Adam tries to make up for his past. Adam and Sarah row over his past infidelities but when Sarah's mobile phone beeps suddenly to remind her she is ovulating. Sarah drags him home.

As Zeedan and Marrium pour over the family's paperwork, Marrium tells him that she doesn't hate him anymore and he is still the decent man she married.

Meanwhile, to Gail's relief, Audrey accepts that she needs to book an eye test but is scared of losing her independence.

Elsewhere, Sally declares war on Maria. Sally tries to talk Maria out of her decision, asserting she has no experience but Maria sticks to her guns, pointing out she has integrity instead. With the Question & Answers session underway, Maria forces Sally to explain how she was imprisoned during her mayoral career. Smarting from her humiliation, Sally vows to beat Maria at her own game.

CAST

Samuel Robertson as Adam Barlow
Helen Worth as Gail Rodwell
Joe Duttine as Tim Metcalfe
Kiran Landa as Marrium Nazir
Mikey North as Gary Windass
Shelley King as Yasmeen Nazir
Jane Hazlegrove as Bernie Winter
Bill Fellows as Stu Carpenter
Sally Dynevor as Sally Metcalfe
Tina O'Brien as Sarah Barlow
Sam Retford as Curtis Delamere
Alison King as Carla Barlow
Qasim Akhtar as Zeedan Nazir
Samia Longchambon as Maria Windass
Alexandra Mardell as Emma Brooker
Kate Ford as Tracy McDonald
Jennie McAlpine as Fiona "Fiz" Stape
Simon Gregson as Steve McDonald
Ellie Leach as Faye Windass
Jane Danson as Leanne Battersby
Sue Nicholls as Audrey Roberts

EMMERDALE: 9233

16/12/2021

Emmerdale
Episode 9233
Thursday 16 December 2021
ITV/STV
19:00

Devised by Kevin Laffan
Writer: Caroline Mitchell
Director: Ian Bevitt
Series Producer: Laura Shaw
Series Producer: Kate Brooks
Executive Producer: Jane Hudson

Priya makes an excuse to get out of attending the carol concert with Amba. She later regrets letting her daughter down and makes her way to the Village Hall in order to catch the rest of Amba's concert. When Rishi is called away to act as an emergency Santa, Priya begins to feel overwhelmed. Her panic rising, Priya stumbles away from the crowd, leaving Amba behind.

Meanwhile, Meena is overjoyed after she manages to convince Billy to let her move in for Christmas despite his obvious reservations. When Dawn awkwardly bumps into Billy at the shop, he updates her on Meena's continuing campaign to move herself in. As they smile sadly before parting, it is clear that both Billy and Dawn are regretful at how things have turned out.

Elsewhere, Sam and Lydia continue trying to deny the love they have for one another.

CAST

Jeff Hordley as Cain Dingle
Kevin Mathurin as Rev. Charles Anderson
Roxy Shahidi as Leyla Harding
Natalie Ann Jamieson as Amy Wyatt
Katherine Dow Blyton as Rev. Harriet Finch
Paige Sandhu as Meena Jutla
Aaron Anthony as Ellis Chapman
Lucy Pargeter as Chas Dingle
Bhasker Patel as Rishi Sharma
Michael Wildman as Al Chapman
Fiona Wade as Priya Kotecha
Nicola Wheeler as Nicola King
Olivia Bromley as Dawn Taylor
Joe-Warren Plant as Jacob Gallagher
Charlotte Bellamy as Laurel Thomas
Bradley Johnson as Vinny Dingle
James Hooton as Sam Dingle
Eden Taylor-Draper as Belle Dingle
Karen Blick as Lydia Dingle
Laura Norton as Kerry Wyatt
Dominic Brunt as Paddy Dingle
Ash Palmisciano as Matty Barton
Ben Richards as Gavin

EASTENDERS: 6396

16/12/2021

EastEnders
Episode 6396
Thursday 16 December 2021
20:35
BBC One

Devised by Julia Smith
Devised by Tony Holland
Written by Daran Little
Directed by David Beton
Series Producer: Sharon Batten
Executive Producer: Jon Sen
Senior Executive Producer: Kate Oates

Gray receives a warning.

Whitney is stunned by what she is told.

Denise and Chelsea come to blows.

Thomas takes matters into his own hands.

Aaron recieves news of Tiffany's departure.

Nancy wants to set-up Santa's Grotto in time for Christmas.

Meanwhile, Sonia is hopeful.

Elsewhere, Janine settles into life at The Queen Vic.

CAST

Maddy Hill as Nancy Carter
Danny Dyer as Mick Carter
Zack Morris as Keegan Butcher-Baker
Gillian Taylforth as Kathy Beale
Milly Zero as Kirsty "Dotty" Cotton
Dayle Hudson as Peter Beale
Shona McGarty as Whitney Dean
Natalie Cassidy as Natalie Cassidy
Tameka Empson as Kim Fox
Brian Conley as Thomas "Rocky" Cotton
Charlie Brooks as Janine Butcher
Toby-Alexander Smith as Gray Atkins
Zaraah Abrahams as Chelsea Fox
Heather Peace as Eve Unwin
Diane Parish as Denise Fox
Martha Cope as Sandy Gibson
Charlie Wernham as Aaron Monroe
Thomas Coombes as Neil Hughes
Sarah Paul as Laura Awoyinka
Adam Achour as Derrick

CORONATION STREET: 10508

15/12/2021

Coronation Street
Episode 10508
Wednesday 15 December 2021
ITV/STV
19:30

Devised by Tony Warren
Written by Emily Gascoyne
Directed by Vicky Thomas
Series Producer: Iain MacLeod

Introducing: Jonny Fines as Jim Stenton
Introducing: Joshua Leavy as Finn Chambers

Emma wants the heartfelt truth. At the local medical facility, Emma quizzes Dr. Handley about Curtis' condition, but he refuses to be drawn. Frustrated, Emma calls Neville. As Emma grills him abou what illness Curtis has, will Neville tell all?

Maria challenges Sally. When Sally agrees to lend her support to a new housing development outlined for the Red Rec if elected, having been promised first refusal on the show home, Maria is incensed. As Sally prepares for her election question & answers session, Maria steams in and tells her she is withdrawing her support and going to run for council herself leaving Sally to be completely horrified.

Adam's old flame burns Sarah's new friendship. Sarah meets up with Lydia & her son, Finn, and introduces them to Adam. Lydia pales and alluding to the fact that she had a relationship with him at university, makes her excuses and leaves. Under Sarah's steely gaze, Adam admits his relationship with Lydia was years ago and he can't really remember much about it. Sarah is unimpressed.

Meanwhile, Marrium asks Zeedan for help.

Elsewhere, Audrey arrives in a neck brace having had another car accident but still in denial about her eyesight.

CAST

Shelley King as Yasmeen Nazir
Joshua Leavy as Finn Chambers
Millie Gibson as Kelly Neelan
Sam Retford as Curtis Delamere
Jack P. Shepherd as David Platt
Rebecca Ryan as Lydia Chambers
Alexandra Mardell as Emma Brooker
Sally Dynevor as Sally Metcalfe
Joe Duttine as Tim Metcalfe
Antony Cotton as Sean Tully
Kiran Landa as Marrium Nazir
Samia Longchambon as Maria Windass
Jennie McAlpine as Fiona "Fiz" Stape
Paddy Bever as Max Turner
Sue Nicholls as Audrey Roberts
Tina O'Brien as Sarah Barlow
Samuel Robertson as Adam Barlow
Qasim Akhtar as Zeedan Nazir
Jonny Fines as Jim Stenton
Sue Cleaver as Eileen Grimshaw
Mark Cameron as Neville Delamere
Geoffery Newland as Dr. Handley

EMMERDALE: 9232

15/12/2021

Emmerdale
Episode 9232
Tuesday 14 December 2021
ITV/STV
19:00

Devised by Kevin Laffan
Writer: Paul Roundell
Director: Ian Bevitt
Series Producer: Laura Shaw
Series Producer: Kate Brooks
Executive Producer: Jane Hudson

At an appointment in a nearby medical facility to check on how her injuries are healing, Priya - desperate to stop the hospital visits - lies that the skin grafts are feeling better. Priya is secretly aghast to hear that her struggles with eating are slowing down the healing process. Priya decides to keep this to herself and avoids telling Rishi the truth about why her burns are not healing.

Meanwhile, Marlon is appalled by Kerry and Al's shameless flirting.

Elsewhere, Lydia is wearing out her welcome at Marlon and Rhona's.

CAST

Jessie Elland as Chloe Harris
Claire King as Kim Tate
Zoe Henry as Rhona Goskirk
Dean Andrews as William "Will" Taylor
Karen Blick as Lydia Dingle
Christopher Chittell as Eric Pollard
Lucy Pargeter as Chas Dingle
Nicola Wheeler as Nicola King
Dominic Brunt as Paddy Dingle
Laura Norton as Kerry Wyatt
Charlotte Bellamy as Laurel Thomas
Michael Wildman as Al Chapman
Jack Downham as Noah Dingle
Fiona Wade as Priya Kotecha
Natalie Ann Jamieson as Amy Wyatt
Christopher Bisson as Jai Sharma
Bhasker Patel as Rishi Sharma
Joshua Richards as Bear Wolf
Lucy Brown as Nurse
Connor Byrne as Doctor