Pick of the Plots: Monday August 28th

SoapWorld takes a look at the latest goings on in Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale, Hollyoaks and Doctors this Monday.

Gary joins Sarah at a parents’ support group where he promises to be there for her from now on. However, he soon takes a call from Joe offering him another gig in the Ukraine. Gary tells Sarah and downplays the risk involved. However, he later winces over his bruised ribs.

Gemma’s upset to learn Zoe and Roxy have set up a fake account on a dating site to humiliate her. Rita and Norris form a plan enlisting Rosie to masquerade as Gemma’s lawyer and put the frighteners on them. Later, Rita goes to unload the washing machine and finds nothing in it. 

Elsewhere, Shona joins the Platts for a BBQ under the watchful eye of a disapproving Gail; Will continues to sniff around Michelle; Sally scolds Gina over her bric-a-brac related lies; Gina borrows Sally’s laptop – what is she up to?

Coronation Street, Monday at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV, UTV and STV.

Shirley invites Woody and Whitney to lunch to prove a point to Linda: that Mick is over Whitney. However, the lunch proves an awkward affair when a tipsy Linda flirts with Woody before blurting out the truth about Whitney and Mick.

Lauren returns to the Square and throws herself into preparing for her wedding. As she tries on her dress, Lauren gets upset and confides in Abi that Steven is unwell. Later, Lauren tells Steven that it’s time to tell Ian and Jane the truth.

Elsewhere, Jay gets a surprise visitor; Ian and Jane are shocked to get some news about Bobby; Stacey and Max have a heart to heart.

EastEnders, Monday at 8pm on BBC One. Repeated at 10pm on UKTV channel ‘W’.

Aaron and Jason have a fight planned at the gym. Aaron’s determined to see it through despite his family and friends discouraging him from doing so. At the gym Jason suggests he and Aaron have a legitimate match in the ring and Aaron accepts the challenge. Robert tries to make Jason cancel the fight by buying him off. Will it backfire?

David shares his suspicions about Faith’s integrity with his dad. Initially, Pollard refuses to entertain the idea that Faith may be a gold digger but during a date David’s caution preys on his mind. Later, Pollard recoils from a kiss with Faith leaving her self-conscious about her mastectomy.

Elsewhere, Emma’s feeling tormented and breaks down.

Emmerdale, Monday at 7pm on ITV, STV and UTV.

Cindy finds out what Yasmine’s been up to and complains to Misbah. Later, Cindy hears someone trying to breaks into the Cunningham’s and is shocked to find it’s Mandy who confides that she’s kidnapped her daughter from foster care.

Nancy is furious when the police arrive to raid the house, while Darren is released on bail. Later, Nancy declares that she can’t live with Darren – they’re over.

Elsewhere, Prince isn’t coping with the idea of his dad’s death; Hunter’s annoyed to realise Neeta has had sex with Mac; Myra is furious when she catches Joel and Cleo kissing.

Hollyoaks, Monday at 6.30pm on Channel 4 and a ‘first look’ at 7pm on E4.

Doctors is off-air for its annual summer break.

Doctors, Monday at 1.45pm on BBC One.