Pick of the Plots: Monday 9th December

The latest goings on in Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale, Hollyoaks and Doctors.

Maria drops the bombshell to Gary that she’s pregnant, so he suggests they view the flat in Victoria Court that’s up for rent. After hearing the news from Sarah, Ali calls on Maria to warn her that Gary is a loan shark and that the furniture shop is just a front.

Meanwhile, Alya and Ryan tidy up No. 6 ahead of Yasmeen and Geoff’s return from Vegas. Geoff consults his hidden camera to find out what’s been going on before gleefully revealing that he married Yasmeen whilst they were away. Tim is worried when he wrongly assumes the wedding wasn’t official, later confiding in Steve and Kevin that he once married an air hostess in Vegas for ‘a joke’.

Elsewhere, Daniel’s family rally round but he’d rather be left alone. Rita’s thrilled when she bumps into Norris but he can’t stay long. Bernie sends Kel a message from Alfie suggesting they meet up.

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

Having discovered the truth, Lisa arrives at the hospital threatening to share it with Louise. However, she is overcome with emotion when she meets her granddaughter, who Keanu and Louise have named Peggy. Later, Lisa returns to the ward with a fresh resolve to protect her daughter, but she’s stopped from saying anything when Peggy’s health takes a turn for the worse.

Unaware that his mum is in Walford looking for him, Leo reveals a surprise for Whitney – a night in a hotel for her birthday. Michaela finally catches up with his son who covers on his reason for being in Walford. Leo agrees to leave with his mum but things take a turn when she spots Whitney’s name on his phone. Gray, meanwhile, is confused after overhearing Whitney telling Ruby about a case Leo is working on.

Elsewhere, Martin visits Ben looking for work and is shocked to hear he’s gone legit. Martin later lashes out at Kush in front of Arthur after learning that Arthur is going to see Stacey. Afterwards, he goes to see Tubbs, telling him that he wants to go back into business.

Also, Mick and Linda are thrilled when Ollie is presented with ‘Learner of the Term’, but Linda’s drinking remains a concern for Mick. Jay tries to dissuade Lola from entering Lexi into a beauty pageant.

EastEnders, Monday at 8pm on BBC One.

Kim packs Jamie, Andrea and Mille off to Lapland, leaving Graham suspicious.

Meanwhile, Bob has an idea to put on a village panto.

Elsewhere, Nicola is sympathetic.

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

Marnie wails when she sees the negative press coverage from the grand opening of her patisserie. Romeo comes up with a social media campaign to bring punters through the door.

Meanwhile, Juliet is back in the fold with Imran and Ollie, but Sid is feeling left out. He calls his cousin, Jordan for drugs and then goes to see Liam when Jordan can’t help him. Juliet apologises to Sid for ditching him and invites him back to her house. She offers him a drink, but he offers her drugs.

Elsewhere, Finn shows Diane the news coverage about Edward, leaving her angry but also concerned. When Edward returns home, he agrees to explain himself when he and Diane are alone. Later, Edward gives Yazz a pen drive of the news coverage from Finn’s rape case telling her to read through that instead.

Edward then meets Sally in The Dog carpark as a taxi pulls up… John Paul is stunned when Edward explains that they need his help to get rid of Finn from the village.

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

Doctors, Monday at 1.45pm on BBC One.