Emmerdale’s Aaron, EastEnders’ Nish and Hollyoaks’ Joel all take centre stage in their respective soaps as Christmas rapidly approaches (Picture: ITV / BBC / Lime Pictures)
The festive season is almost upon us but, in typical soap fashion, good will and cheer is in short supply and, quite frankly we wouldn’t want it any other way.
EastEnders continues to ramp up the pace as it approaches Christmas but, if we’re being realistic, the BBC One soap hasn’t stopped impressing all year around – and what comes next delivers in every way imaginable.
Yes, the week before Christmas is every bit as delicious as what has come before, with questions asked, secrets exposed and a few twists along the way.
Not to be missed.
Away from Walford, Coronation Street sees Daisy Midgeley on a mission, while Emmerdale focuses on Mackenzie Boyd’s disappearance as he’s taken prisoner.
Hollyoaks, meanwhile, sees the residents of the village celebrate Christmas Day, with big secrets set to be revealed and a close bond between two friends continues to develop in the wake of an ordeal.
Over in Ramsay Street, Terese Willis and Jane Harris put their heads together and deliver an impressive presentation in Neighbours, which has a positive outcome for Erinsborough.
Metro has all the biggest moments to come this week, so why not join us as we take you through them?
Suki plots revenge on Nish over Eve’s ‘murder’ in EastEnders
Suki takes action against Nish as she begins to fear the worst (Picture: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)
Suki is convinced that a bunch of flowers sent to Stacey are not from Eve and, after doing some digging on Nish’s laptop, she comes to realise that he must know about the affair. She relays her discovery to Stacey, with the pair worried sick about Eve’s safety. Hellbent on revenge, Suki puts a plan into action. Stacey urges her to be careful, but Suki is adamant. Shocking scene ensue, however, when Jack tells Stacey that both Nish and Ravi have been arrested for Eve’s murder.
Jane and Terese make major breakthrough in Neighbours
Terese and Jane join forces and smash their presentation (Picture: Amazon Freevee)
Jane and Terese’s pitch to the Erinsborough council goes ahead as planned, despite both women struggling with their nerves in the lead-up. Their impressive presentation leaves the council members in agreement, with Jane and Terese returning home to celebrate with their loved ones.
Daisy takes shocking action in Coronation Street
Daisy is caught out (Picture: ITV)
Jenny and Carla fail to persuade Audrey to hand over Stephen’s journal. Daisy tells Jenny not to give up as she deserves a cut of that money for what she went through and she could buy the Rovers back. Daisy calls at the bistro and spotting all the Platts’ coats hanging up, forms a plan. Having stolen David’s keys, Daisy lets herself into No.8. She searches frantically for the journal but is forced to run upstairs when Audrey arrives back. Will she be found?
Lucas receives support from Dillon after another ordeal in Hollyoaks
Dillon offers support to struggling Lucas (Picture: Lime Pictures)
Lucas has a bruise on his head on Christmas morning, with Leah relaying her discovery to Ste, claiming that her brother has been fighting again. Having no desire to be around his family, Lucas makes a swift exit, with Dillon finding him alone on the bridge and offering him support.
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Mackenzie is taken prisoner in Emmerdale
Mack’s life hangs in the balance (Picture: ITV)
Mack storms out after an argument with Charity, insisting that he won’t be back for a while. Later, however, he is seen unresponsive and tied to a chair in an abandoned factory.
Is Chloe’s dad, who is none other than gangster Harry, to blame?
Jack faces the music in EastEnders
Jack and Denise are at odds – but why? (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron)
Jack wakes up full of regret. Denise, meanwhile, is determined to fight for her marriage, but a shocking discovery renders her speechless, with Kim informing her that she must divorce Jack as their marriage is over. Amy is horrified and flees, leaving both Jack and Amy worried sick. Determined to protect Amy’s mental health, Jack forbids Denise to leave.
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Leela makes Joel’s Christmas one to remember in Hollyoaks
A happy Christmas for Joel and Leela (Picture: Lime Pictures)
Will makes a killer discovery in Emmerdale
The truth is exposed (Picture: ITV)
Will is horrified to find out that Kim had a role to play in Craig’s death, feeling utterly betrayed that she didn’t confide in him. Kim urges him to keep shtum, leaving Will with a decision to make.
Linda receives a text from ‘Mick’ in EastEnders
Linda receives a big shock (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron)
Linda is left in shock when she receives a text from Mick. Knowing full well that it’s a cruel trick from Dean, she arranges to meet with the rapist, with actress Kellie Bright confirming that the showdown doesn’t exactly go as planned.
Aaron goes too far in Emmerdale
Aaron is determined to get back at Charles, using Ethan to do so (Picture: ITV)
Aaron’s behaviour continues to frustrate Charles, who orders him to show some respect to his mother. Chas is grateful to have found a friend in Charles while Aaron makes it his mission to humiliate a smitten Ethan, leaving Chas with some harsh words for her son which leave him blindsided.
EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One. Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV. Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7:30pm on ITV. Hollyoaks airs weeknights at 7pm on E4, with first look episodes on All4. Neighbours drops new episodes Mondays to Thursdays from 7am on Amazon Freevee.
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The festive season is almost upon us but, in typical soap fashion, good will and cheer is in short supply and, quite frankly we wouldn’t want it any other way.