Pick of the Plots
Pick of the Plots: Monday 16th December
The latest goings on in Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale, Hollyoaks and Doctors.
Robert tells Paula that the sat nav on his van confirms that he was in the area of the woods where he is suspected of dumping Vicky’s body. Paula wonders if anyone else had access to his van. The police take Robert in again. They question Michelle about Robert’s violent temper and Michelle tells them of incidents from his past, including his steroid abuse.
Meanwhile, Chesney receives a call from Freshco wanting a photoshoot of the quads’ first day at home. When Tara from Frescho and a photographer turn up at No.5, Gemma’s humiliated when all the mess she’s stuffed under a table comes tumbling out. Later, Gemma admits to Chesney she fears being judged for her parenting.
Elsewhere, Nina reveals that Richard’s new carer starts tomorrow and Roy promises to be there; Michael unveils a snow-covered helter skelter as the centrepiece for his Winter Wonderland to an impressed James and Ed. Imran warns Tim that his plan to remarry Sally in secret won’t work.
Coronation Street, Monday at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV, STV and UTV.
Convinced Sharon and Jack are having an affair, Phil is out for revenge. Ben panics when Jay mentions that Jack is with Lola and races to them, scuppering Jack’s plans for day out with Amy and Lexi. Realising his dad’s struggling, Ben issues some home truths to make him see sense and promises to sort Jack. Later, Ben enjoys time with Callum, Lola, Lexi and Jay but unbeknownst to him, Phil has no intention of letting Jack off as he broods with a gun…
Meanwhile, Sonia accompanies Martin and Arthur to ‘Walford Winterland’. Martin’s overreaction to failing to win Arthur a toy leaves Sonia shocked. She calls him out and as things calm down, the pair reminisce. Realising Martin is lost, Sonia suggests he move back in, but she isn’t prepared for Martin’s response
Elsewhere, Mick is frustrated that Ollie didn’t land a main role in the school nativity and plans his own version. Things go awry when Jay entrusts Stuart to manage Coker’s, but Stuart manages to save the day.
EastEnders, Monday at 8pm on BBC One.
Graham is worried that he’s losing Rhona, who’s now determined to make her own decision about the job offer. However, Rhona softens after Graham reveals he has enrolled Leo in a football club which holds personal significance.
After they both confess that they love one another, they decide to accept the opportunity and leave Emmerdale. They’re watched by Kim, who is pulling all the strings when it comes to the job offer.
Meanwhile, Dawn is gutted when she receives a call informing her that she won’t be able to see Lucas over Christmas. She decides to go for residency again.
Elsewhere, Leanna and Jacob rekindle their friendship.
Emmerdale, Monday at 7pm on ITV, STV and UTV.
Mercedes thinks back to the night she was shot, and a montage shows different outcomes of Liam, Diane and Sylver all holding the gun preparing to shoot. Bobby and Mercedes clash when she refuses to let him visit Sylver in prison.
Meanwhile, Scott encourages Diane to move on from Tony, but she tells him that she doesn’t just want a fling. She describes her ideal man and realizes that it’s Edward.
Elsewhere, Liam isn’t taking the recruitment process for his and James’ new business venture seriously and decides to have some fun with the applicants. Romeo and Juliet see Sid running away from Price Slice after shop-lifting.
Hollyoaks, Monday at 6.30pm on Channel 4 and a ‘first look’ at 7pm on E4.
Zara is comforted by Adam in the wake of her attack. Adam had no idea his brother was capable of something like this; he can’t help feeling responsible.
Emma joins them, also very shocked, and the three try to piece together how they missed the warning signs.
Adam offers to take Zara home but she declines.
Doctors, Monday at 1.45pm on BBC One.
