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HOLBY CITY: S23E37

14/12/2021

Holby City
Series 23 / Episode 37
Tuesday 14 December 2021
BBC One
19:30

Devised by Jeremy Brock
Devised by Paul Unwin
Devised by Tony McHale
Devised by Mal Young
Writer: Kat Rose-Martin
Director: Christopher McGill
Series Producer: Ray McBride
Series Producer: Séan Gleeson
Senior Executive Producer: Kate Oates

Introducing: Darcy Isa as Sharmella Wilson

A young cancer patient returns to go under the knife on AAU.

Amelia struggles to cope with yet another devastating setback.

Kylie makes a mortifying Secret Santa faux pas.

Can the medical team work together to save a young boy's life in a complex, multi-stage, surgery? His cancer diagnosis proves a challenge for the AAU staff.

Things go from bad to worse for Amelia as she experiences more difficulties leaving Eli struggling to keep his emotions in check.

As the employees of Holby City General prepare for an evening of Christmas fun, Kylie makes a humiliating mistake with her Secret Santa.

CAST

Davood Ghadami as Eli Ebrahimi
Jaye Jacobs as Donna Jackson
Alex Walkinshaw as Adrian "Fletch" Fletcher
Chan Woo Lim as Jeong-Soo Han
Trieve Blackwood-Cambridge as Josh Hudson
Simon Slater as Russell "Russ" Faber
David Ames as Dominic "Dom" Copeland
Amy Murphy as Kylie Maddon
Lucy Briggs-Owen as Amelia Ebrahimi
Dawn Steele as Ange Godard
Bob Barrett as Sacha Levy
Jo Martin as Max McGerry
Clare Burt as Madge Britton
Tyler Luke Cunningham as Louis McGerry
Guy Henry as Henrik Hanssen
James Anderson as Oliver "Ollie" Valentine
Rosie Marcel as Jac Naylor
Darcy Isa as Sharmella Wilson

EASTENDERS: DOUBLESODE - EPISODE 6394 AND EPISODE 6395

14/12/2021

EastEnders
Episode 6394
Tuesday 14 December 2021
20:15
BBC One

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

EastEnders
Episode 6395
Tuesday 14 December 2021
20:40 (pproximately)
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

Tiffany makes a big decision.

Gray gets unexpected help.

Thomas is stunned to see the lengths Kirsty will go to.

Chelsea's efforts backfire.

CAST

Zack Morris as Keegan Butcher-Baker
Brian Conley as Thomas "Rocky" Cotton
Toby-Alexander Smith as Gray Atkins
Maisie Smith as Tiffany Butcher-Baker
Heather Peace as Eve Unwin
Zaraah Abrahams as Chelsea Fox
Milly Zero as Kirsty "Dotty" Cotton
Libby Liburd as Erica
Ben Champniss as Shrimpy

EMMERDALE: 9231

14/12/2021

Emmerdale
Episode 9231
Tuesday 14 December 2021
ITV/STV
19:00

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

Al confirms that a mistake with the Christmas lunch promotion entitles diners to a free bottle of champagne, rather than the single glass that Marlon originally intended.

Overjoyed at the mistake, Al gleefully pops a bottle for Brenda and Nicola and Marlon starts to suspect it might be his handiwork.

Sheepish Marlon confesses about the promotion mix-up to Chas who is at her wits' end. Chas confirms that Al altered the draft of Marlon's email to stitch them up.

Al continues to dole out the free champagne but Chas informs him that the promotion’s over and throws a bottle against the wall to make her point.

Al's plan to wind up Chas seems to be working a treat as she lashes out at Nicola.

An off-duty PC Mike Swirling is concerned by the volatile atmosphere.

Chas holds it together long enough to put Al in his place, but she is left a trembling wreck.

Cain is seething to hear of Al's latest antics and PC Swirling warns him away from Al.

CAST

Jeff Hordley as Cain Dingle
Samantha Giles as Bernice Blackstock
Fiona Wade as Priya Kotecha
Mark Charnock as Marlon Dingle
Patrick Mower as Rodney Blackstock
Lucy Pargeter as Chas Dingle
Katherine Dow Blyton as Rev. Harriet Finch
Nick Miles as James "Jimmy" King
Dominic Brunt as Paddy Dingle
Jessie Elland as Chloe Harris
Bhasker Patel as Rishi Sharma
Michael Wildman as Al Chapman
Laura Norton as Kerry Wyatt
Christopher Chittell as Eric Pollard
Karen Blick as Lydia Dingle
Dean Andrews as William "Will" Taylor
Jack Downham as Noah Dingle
Andy Moore as PC Mike Swirling
Nicola Wheeler as Nicola King
Claire King as Kim Tate
Lesley Dunlop as Brenda Walker
Rosie Bentham as Gabby Thomas
Joe-Warren Plant as Jacob Gallagher

RIVER CITY: MONDAY 13 DECEMBER 2021

13/12/2021

River City
Monday 13 December 2021
BBC Scotland
22:00

Devised by Stephen Greenhorn
Writer: Ali Taylor
Director: Stuart Davids
Series Producer: Stuart Davids
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...

Realising Ellie faces IVF alone, Caitlin has a choice to make about their feud.

Kim's plans for the future stall when chilling news puts her family in jeopardy.

While Stevie bonds with Sam, Scarlett's past catches up with her.

With her egg harvesting appointment looming, Ellie turns to Roisin for support. Roisin urges Ellie to make amends with Caitlin. At times like these she needs her family around her.

Seeing Ellie grow closer to Roisin, Caitlin can’t help but feel jealous. Roisin urges Caitlin to make amends - before it is too late.

At the IVF clinic, Ellie is stunned when Caitlin arrives. With the sibling feud finally on hold, Ellie's IVF optimism proves short-lived when the fertility doctor breaks bad news.

Elsewhere, Kim is overwhelmed by plans for the baby's arrival. Fearing there is not enough room for her growing family in the flat, she tells Bob it is time she moved on. Keen to keep her close, Bob and Angus hatch a plan to keep everyone together.

However, as the friends look forward to their new future together, Lou brings shocking news from Kim's past.

Stevie and Sam try to find some common ground and build their relationship. However, Stevie's attempts to become a football aficionado fall short.

Later, Scarlett is stunned when Duncan confronts her about their shared past, and he knows the truth.

As Karen feels under increasing pressure from Darren, Lenny tries to make amends with Jessie. Family woes loom large when Mick Mulvaney makes a startling revelation to Lenny.

Ellie faces the reality of her IVF journey, and Caitlin has a choice to make - hold on to their feud, or be there to support her sister.

Meanwhile, Kim struggles to see how they will all fit into the flat with a new baby, when some chilling news puts the future of their family in jeopardy.

Elsewhere, Lenny and Karen work together to mend his fractured relationship with Jessie and, as Stevie puts Sam first, Scarlett's past catches up with her.

CAST

Stephen Purdon as Bob O'Hara
Frances Thorburn as Kim O'Hara
Gayle Telfer Stevens as Caitlin McLean
Iain Robertson as Stevie O'Hara
Frank Gallagher as Lenny Murdoch
Brian James Leys as Ash King
Jordan Young as Alex Murdoch
Rachel Ogilvy as Dr. Julie McMahon
Parmy Singh as Barry Khatri
Sally Howitt as Scarlett O'Hara
John Bett as Duncan Campbell-Baxter
Lesley Hart as SGT. Louise "Lou" Caplan
Sammy Hayman as Darren Foulkes
Joyce Falconer as Roisin Falconer
Kirsty Pickering as Jessie McAllister
Laurie Ventry as Father Mick Mulvaney
Scott Fletcher as Angus Lindsay
Claire Dargo as Karren Connolly
Leah MacRae as Ellie McLean

EASTENDERS: 6393

13/12/2021

EastEnders
Episode 6393
Monday 13 December 2021
20:05
BBC One

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

Janine shocks Billy and Jay.

Whitney puts pressure on Gray to admit the truth.

Aaron forces his dad to speak to Dana about her plans.

CAST

Barbara Smith as Dana Monroe
Freddie Phillips as Will Mitchell
Grace as Janet Mitchell
Max Bowden as Ben Mitchell
Ross Boatman as Harvey Monroe
Clay Milner Russell as Bobby Beale
Heather Peace as Eve Unwin
Charlie Brooks as Janine Butcher
Zaraah Abrahams as Chelsea Fox
Toby-Alexander Smith as Gray Atkins
Alfie Deegan as Liam Butcher
Perry Fenwick as Billy Mitchell
Jamie Borthwick as Jay Brown
Emma Barton as Susan "Honey" Mitchell
Shona McGarty as Whitney Dean
Jaz Deol as Kheerat Panesar
Tony Clay as PC Callum Highway
Zack Morris as Keegan Butcher-Baker
Charlie Wernham as Aaron Monroe
Thomas Coombes as Neil Hughes
Seabert Henry as DI Pine
Darren Clarke as Cliff
Phil Atkinson as Woody

CORONATION STREET: 10507

13/12/2021

Coronation Street
Episode 10507
Tuesday 14 December 2021
ITV/STV
19:30

Devised by Tony Warren
Written by Jonathan Harvey
Directed by Vicky Thomas
Series Producer: Iain MacLeod

Emma finds the truth a hard pill to swallow. Back at home a shell-shocked Emma assures Tyrone it was a false alarm and Ruby just swallowed a vitamin tablet. Curtis returns home making out he is exhausted after his Twin Peak Challenge participation. Emma confronts him with the pill box and demands answers. Will Curtis come clean?

Summer begins to hate her body. As she looks at photographs of Daisy, Summer feels frumpy. In a bid to cheer Summer up, Billy takes her to Viaduct Bistro. But having eaten a burger, Summer feels guilty. Oblivious to Summer's fragile state, Billy assures her she will smash her Oxford interview.

Zeedan can't shake his past. Zeedan convinces Marrium that her father started the fire at Speed Daal as an act of revenge.

Meanwhile, Sally waxes lyrical to the journalist, painting herself as a game-changer whilst belittling Maria's cleaner air campaign. Maria is seething. Gary reckons she should put herself up for election and give Sally a run for her money.

Elsewhere, after a successful meeting with Gavin's Personal Assistant, Lydia, Sarah invites her for a drink. Seeing Adam, Lydia glances at him with recognition.

CAST

Mikey North as Gary Windass
Sair Khan as Alya Nazir
Jane Hazlegrove as Bernie Winter
Charlie Wrenshall as Liam Connor
Samia Longchambon as Maria Windass
William Roache as Ken Barlow
Tina O'Brien as Sarah Barlow
Qasim Athkar as Zeedan Nazir
Alexandra Mardell as Emma Brooker
Peter Ash as Paul Foreman
Samuel Robertson as Adam Barlow
Daniel Brocklebank as Ven. Billy Mayhew
Kiran Landa as Marrium Nazir
Sally Dynevor as Sally Metcalfe
Rebecca Ryan as Lydia Chambers
Macy Alabi as Ruby Dobbs
Harriet Bibby as Summer Spellman
Sam Retford as Curtis Delamere
Alan Halsall as Tyrone Dobbs
Shelley King as Yasmeen Nazir
Rob Mallard as Daniel Osbourne
Simon Gregson as Steve McDonald
Laura Littlewood as Suki Waters
Freddie/Isaac Rhodes as Harry Platt
Phil Perez as Doctor

CORONATION STREET: 10506

13/12/2021

Coronation Street
Episode 10506
Monday 13 December 2021
ITV/STV
19:30

Devised by Tony Warren
Written by Damon Alexis-Rochefort
Directed by Vicky Thomas
Series Producer: Iain MacLeod

Introducing: Kiran Landa as Marrium Nazir
Introducing: Ben Boskovic as TV Doctor
Introducing: Phil Perez as Doctor

Emma stars in her own Medical Drama. As Emma babysits Hope & Ruby she goes to switch off Curtis' TV Doctor DVD but is puzzled to hear the Doctor using the same phrase Curtis used when tending to Harvey the night of the storm. As Emma and Gemma discuss the coincidence, they're horrified to realise that Ruby has swallowed one of Curtis' pills. At the local Accident & Emergency Department, Emma shows the doctor Curtis' medication, explaining he suffers from a heart condition. The doctor confirms that Ruby is fine as the tablet she took was only a vitamin leaving Emma to be confused.

Summer has a day from Hell. Summer tries to apologise to Daniel but she is hurt when he reveals that he is not allowed to talk to her. At school she watches Daniel fly out of his classroom and is horrified to see the word 'paedo' scrawled across the board.

Zeedan tries to atone. As Zeedan sets about redecorating Speed Daal, he is shocked by the arrival of his estranged wife Marrium.

Meanwhile, fed up of Adam's reputation as a ladies' man, Sarah questions him over how many women he has actually slept with.

Elsewhere, Sally asks Maria to say a few words about her clean air campaign at the press interview later. Maria is buoyed by Sally's belief in her.

CAST

Samuel Robertson as Adam Barlow
Macy Alabi as Ruby Dobbs
Trevor Michael Georges as Edison "Ed" Bailey
Mikey North as Gary Windass
Sally Dynevor as Sally Metcalfe
Kiran Landa as Marrium Nazir
Qasim Akhtar as Zeedan Nazir
Samia Longchambon as Maria Windass
Patti Clare as Mary Taylor
Alan Halsall as Tyrone Dobbs
Simon Gregson as Steve McDonald
Carla Mendonça as Orla Crawshaw
Tina O'Brien as Sarah Barlow
Ryan Russell as Michael Bailey
Sair Khan as Alya Nazir
Dolly-Rose Campbell as Gemma Winter
Isabella Flanagan as Hope Stape
Sue Devaney as Debbie Webster
Lisa George as Beth Sutherland
Adam Hussain as Aadi Alahan
Shelley King as Yasmeen Nazir
Freddie/Isaac Rhodes as Harry Platt
Phil Perez as Doctor
Ben Boskovic as TV Doctor

EMMERDALE: 9230

13/12/2021

Emmerdale
Episode 9230
Thursday 09 December 2021
ITV/STV
19:00

Devised by Kevin Laffan
Writer: Sarah Bagshaw
Director: Alan Wareing
Series Producer: Laura Shaw
Series Producer: Kate Brooks
Executive Producer: Jane Hudson

Marlon is delighted when Al agrees to his Christmas drinks promotion, unaware of Al's true intent.

Kerry tries to entice a gloomy Mandy and a glamorous Bernice into a salon Christmas party.

CAST

Mark Charnock as Marlon Dingle
Isobel Steele as Olivia "Liv" Flaherty
Lisa Riley as Mandy Dingle
Dean Andrews as William "Will" Taylor
Claire King as Kim Tate
Lucy Pargeter as Chas Dingle
Dominic Brunt as Paddy Dingle
Bradley Johnson as Vinny Dingle
James Hooton as Sam Dingle
Eden Taylor-Draper as Belle Dingle
Michael Wildman as Al Chapman
Samantha Giles as Bernice Blackstock
Laura Norton as Kerry Wyatt
Karen Blick as Lydia Dingle

EASTENDERS: 6392

10/12/2021

EastEnders
Episode 6392
Friday 10 December 2021
20:00
BBC One

Devised by Julia Smith
Devised by Tony Holland
Written by Tom Powell
Directed by Ian Barnes
Series Producer: Sharon Batten
Executive Producer: Jon Sen
Senior Executive Producer: Kate Oates

Seabert Henry reprises his role as DI Pine

Stacey and Eve's good deed doesn't turn out the way they had hoped.

Tiffany is devastated when the finger of suspicion points at her.

A worried Liam admits the truth to Billy and Janine.

Keegan struggles with his injuries but things soon gets worse when ultimatums get thrown around.

Awkward times for Sonia when Stuart persists on keeping his Breast Cancer diagnosis from Rainie.

Meanwhile, Iqra & Mila are pleased with what they've been donated.

Elsewhere, Aaron continues to belittle Bobby.

CAST

Brian Conley as Thomas "Rocky" Cotton
Lacey Turner as Stacey Fowler
Natalie Cassidy as Sonia Fowler
Ricky Champ as Stuart Highway
Zack Morris as Keegan Butcher-Baker
Florisa Kamara as Kioni Marwa
Barbara Smith as Dana Monroe
Charlie Wernham as Aaron Monroe
Heather Peace as Eve Unwin
Priya Davdra as Iqra Ahmed
Maisie Smith as Tiffany Butcher-Baker
Perry Fenwick as Billy Mitchell
Charlie Brooks as Janine Butcher
Ross Boatman as Harvey Monroe
Alfie Deegan as Liam Butcher
Clay Milner Russell as Bobby Beale
Liz Sweet as Marie Evans
Tanya Franks as Lorraine "Rainie" Highway
Stevie Basaula as Isaac Baptiste
Ruhtxjiaïh Bèllènéa as Robi "Mila" Marwa
Gillian Taylforth as Kathy Beale
Seabert Henry as DI Pine

CORONATION STREET: 10504 / CORONATION STREET: 10505

10/12/2021

CORONATION STREET: 10504

Coronation Street
Episode 10504
Friday 10 December 2021
ITV/STV
19:30

Devised by Tony Warren
Written by David Isaac
Directed by Richard Lynn
Series Producer: Iain MacLeod

Introducing: Rebecca Ryan as Lydia Chambers
Introducing: Natalie Grady as DC Collins
Introducing: Adam Waddington as Gavin

Hashim has a change of heart. As Weatherfield Police begin to suspect the fire might have been arson, Alya is terrified, especially when they ask to see Speed Daal's bank accounts. While Yasmeen is being interviewed, Hashim arrives at number 6 Coronation Street and starts threatening Zeedan & Alya. But as he pulls out his phone, he sinks to his knees, clutching his chest. Zeedan goes to call an ambulance.

Amy falls on her sword for Emma. With Tracy's eyes boring into him, Steve suggests to Emma that she scale back her wedding so they can pay for Amy's university fees. Having overheard their exchange, Amy reveals she would rather go to a local university, in Manchester, and live at home.

Max is in self-destruct mode. After Summer rounds on him for humiliating her in front of the whole school, Max attends a meeting with the Deputy Head where he claims he does not regret punching Daniel and wishes he had done it harder. Mrs. Crawshaw tells David that she has no option but to recommend Max for permanent expulsion.

Meanwhile, Sarah attends a meeting with client Gavin and his Personal Assistanct. As they strike a deal, Lydia notices Sarah is looking unwell and wonders if she might be pregnant.

Elsewhere, when Phill reveals his boiler is fixed, Fiz reckons it is time he moved back home. Phill masks his disappointment.

CAST

Simon Gregson as Steve McDonald
Tina O'Brien as Sarah Barlow
Rob Mallard as Daniel Osbourne
Jennie McAlpine as Fiona "Fiz" Stape
Sair Khan as Alya Nazir
Jack P. Shepherd as David Platt
Qasim Akhtar as Zeedan Nazir
Paddy Bever as Max Turner
Vincent Ebrahim as Hashim Elamin
Shelley King as Yasmeen Nazir
Daniel Brocklebank as Ven. Billy Mayhew
Julia Goulding as Shona Platt
Harriet Bibby as Summer Spellman
Alexandra Mardell as Emma Brooker
Sam Retford as Curtis Delamere
Jamie Kenna as Phillip "Phill" Whittaker
Elle Mulvaney as Amy Barlow
Rebecca Ryan as Lydia Chambers
Kate Ford as Tracy McDonald
Samuel Robertson as Adam Barlow
Lisa George as Beth Sutherland
Ryan Prescott as Ryan Connor
Sally Dynevor as Sally Metcalfe
Carla Mendonça as Orla Crawshaw
Peter Barrett as DC Wallis
Natalie Grady as DC Collins
Geoffery Newland as Dr. Handley
Adam Waddington as Gavin
Adam Blease as Dirk

CORONATION STREET: 10505

Coronation Street
Episode 10505
Friday 10 December 2021
ITV/STV
20:30

Devised by Tony Warren
Written by David Proud
Directed by Richard Lynn
Series Producer: Iain MacLeod

Introducing: Neil Rowland as Dennis

Curtis continues to spin his web of lies. Tracy is not happy that Amy plans to use her inheritance from Deirdre to fund her education so Emma can splash the cash on her wedding. Meanwhile, as Curtis leaves for his Three Peaks Challenge he meets up with a charity worker to give a talk about his condition at the golf club, clearly having no intention of doing the Three Peaks Challenge.

Max faces his punishment. David rails at Daniel, blaming him for Max’s expulsion.

Meanwhile, when Sarah reveals that she might be pregnant, Adam is excited at the prospect.

Elsewhere, Zeedan and Alya pin everything they can on Hashim. Zeedan tells Weatherfield Police how Hashim has been threatening him and he confessed to starting the fire with the intention of killing him.

CAST

Peter Ash as Paul Foreman
Shelley King as Yasmeen Nazir
Tina O'Brien as Sarah Barlow
Jennie McAlpine as Fiona "Fiz" Stape
Alexandra Mardell as Emma Brooker
Sam Retford as Curtis Delamere
Ryan Prescott as Ryan Connor
Alan Halsall as Tyrone Dobbs
Daniel Brocklebank as Ven. Billy Mayhew
Kate Ford as Tracy McDonald
Simon Gregson as Steve McDonald
Jamie Kenna as Phillip "Phill" Whittaker
Elle Mulvaney as Amy Barlow
Samuel Robertson as Adam Barlow
Rob Mallard as Daniel Osbourne
Jack P. Shepherd as David Platt
Qasim Akhtar as Zeedan Nazir
Sair Khan as Alya Nazir
Vincent Ibrahim as Hashim Elahim
Joe Duttine as Tim Metcalfe
Carla Mendonça as Orla Crawshaw
Peter Barrett as DC Wallis
Neil Rowland as Dennis