Death lurks around every corner in soapland, with multiple tragedies on the cards (Picture: BBC / ITV / Lime Pictures)

With devastating death news and a fiery blaze on the cards, soapland is a particularly traumatic place to be next week, with multiple lives on the line as a result.

It’s a well documented fact that EastEnders is no fire right now but next week the BBC One soap takes this phrasing to a whole new level, with a literal inferno being deliberately started at the cafe.

A number of fan-favourites are drawn into the chaos, with lives left hanging in the balance as a result, but will everyone make it out alive?

Coronation Street, meanwhile, sees heartbreak on the cards for Paul Foreman, as he’s told that he only has a very limited amount of time left to live, while Emmerdale deals with the aftermath of Craig Reed’s murder, with Lydia Dingle coming to a big decision.

Over in Hollyoaks, Sienna Blake ups the ante in her mission to win Rafe Harcourt’s affection, with shocking scenes set to ensue.

If you’re keen to know everything there is to know about what’s coming up then you’re in luck as Metro.co.uk has a heap of fresh spoilers just for you, so feel free to dive in.

EastEnders

Bobby reels as he spots the fiery blaze at the cafe (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron)

With Sonia having put the idea in his head, Rocky suggests to Harvey that he burn down the cafe and claim on the insurance. With Kathy awaiting his arrival for a romantic dinner, Rocky sets fire to the cafe following another spell of dodgy electrics. While out and about, Bobby spots the blaze at the cafe and attempts to extinguish it, but it explodes and knocks him unconscious, trapping him inside.

Phil comes to Sharon’s aid – but Keanu is in way over his head (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron)

Albie is still missing and the residents of Walford join the search, while Sharon confides in Phil about the £50,000 ransom note, with the hardman agreeing to give her the cash. Phil insists on doing the money drop himself while Karen urges Sharon to let her do it, with Sharon subsequently agreeing to the latter option. Karen meets with Kandice’s husband Malcolm to retrieve Albie, attempting to act normal for fear she’ll blow her cover. But will Karen and Keanu get away with their crime?

Cindy and Ian discuss their future (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron)

Cindy and Ian reluctantly make plans on the renovation of their new shop ‘Beale’s Eels’, but the Knights are appalled at them for their new business plans.

Coronation Street

Paul is devastated by big news (Picture: ITV)

Paul attends his speech therapy session while Billy has a meeting with the bishop, hoping to get his job back. The bishop lists his suspension, much to Billy’s glee, but there’s heartbreak to come, with Paul being told by the MND nurse that he only has 6 to 12 months to live.

A party interrupted (Picture: ITV)

Dylan is left with food for thought when George remarks that the Rovers is an eyesore since being boarded up. The teens break into the pub, with Mason betting that Dylan will cop off with Leyla, leaving Dylan embarrassed. Dylan and Leyla subsequently kiss, with Leyla suggesting they go upstairs – just as Sean and George arrive!

Is this really the end for Underworld? (Picture: ITV)

Carla returns from a fruitless business trip to find Michael back at the factory, with Sarah sticking to her guns. There’s more horror ahead, however, as they’ve no way of paying the staff thanks to Stephen unless they can complete the new client order by tomorrow. Carla lies to the staff, assuring them they’ll all be paid, but when they uncover the truth they all down tools. Carla and Sarah make it quite clear that, if they don’t help, the factory is finished.

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Emmerdale

Sam fears he’s lost Lydia (Picture: ITV)

The police continue to investigate in the aftermath of Craig’s death. Lydia, meanwhile, resolves to move out as she goes to stay with Kim, leaving Sam worried that he’s lost her for good.

Bernice is up to something – but what is she doing? (Picture: ITV)

Bernice is keeping a big secret as she receives a series of mystery phone calls but just what is going on?

Laurel and Jai are perplexed (Picture: ITV)

Jai and Laurel are appalled to learn that Amit attacked Nicky because of his sexuality and therefore cut him out of their lives.

Hollyoaks

Sienna takes things too far – with shocking consequences (Picture: Lime Pictures)

Despite a setback at the masquerade ball, Sienna ups the ante in her mission to win Rafe, resolving to get Camilla out of the way, with some assistance from Ste. After giving it some thought, she decides to spike Camilla at an event, hoping to make her look unreliable, but Ste has his doubts about the plan, with some shocks on the cards as everything goes awry.

Warren and Mercedes can’t fight that feeling any longer (Picture: Lime Pictures)

Mercedes pleads with Warren to spend more time with Felix but, riddled with guilt, he refuses. Wirth things spiralling out of control, Mercedes decides to drive to Plymouth to visit Bobby, with Warren offering to take her. While on the way, the car breaks down and tension rises, with Warren admitting that he wants Mercedes. Mercedes confesses that she feels the same, with the two getting closer and closer.

Carter takes truly shocking action (Picture: Lime Pictures)

Carter is left seething when John Paul decliners his offer to help out at the church, instead choosing to help Scott with a queer day at the youth centre. When the head teacher spots John Paul helping Scott with an audition in drag, he snaps a picture and posts it anonymously, writing that these two men shouldn’t be allowed to run a youth group.

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.

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With devastating death news and a fiery blaze on the cards, soapland is a particularly traumatic place to be next week, with multiple lives on the line as a result.