Pick of the Plots: Monday 19th December

Alfie is dispirited at not having his desired Snow White for the panto. However, when Honey becomes ill suddenly, he seizes the chance to cast Kat in the role. Alfie wants to rehearse Prince Carlo and Snow White’s kiss, but Kat refuses to kiss him.

The panto begins, but with the addition of Kat, the cast is blindsided by script changes. Alfie makes a big speech for the finale that is obviously about his love for Kat. He goes to plant a kiss on Snow White, but will she let him? After the show, Kat demands that Alfie explain himself.

Meanwhile, Janine is upset about moving, but Mick reassures her and promises to tell Linda soon. Shirley overhears Janine making secret arrangements on the phone with someone called ‘Steve’.

Later, Janine breaks the news to Scarlett that they will be leaving the pub.  Scarlett is worried Mick will discover Janine’s lie and their lives will be ruined. Janine says Mick must never find out, unaware that Shirley has heard some of their conversation…

Elsewhere, Keeble pays Kat a visit and demands she get Phil back in Walford.

Also, Ricky accuses Sam of looking down on him. They soon make amends and Ricky is thrilled when Sam kisses him on the cheek.

EastEnders, BBC One, tonight at 7.30pm

Jacob snubs an invitation to go for a drink from Damon, and Amy is shocked to realise that Damon is his dad. Jacob insists his father is a waste of space. Later, under Amy’s orders, Jacob meets his dad, who’s angry to hear how Harvey got Jacob dealing drugs and put him in hospital. Jacob implores his dad to leave, worried his new life will be destroyed.

Over lunch with Amy, Jacob is resentful of Damon’s cushy life in Ibiza while he was mixed up in gangs. Damon assures Jacob he wants to make it up to him.

Meanwhile, Spider is uneasy as Griff invites Max on a team camping trip. As Spider does some digging into the identity of Griff’s financial backer, we find out who his benefactor is.

Elsewhere, when Daniel refuses to talk to Daisy, arguing he’s too weak to be of any support, Adam forms a plan.

Also, Billy and Paul report Summer to the police as a missing person.

Coronation Street, ITV, tonight at 8pm

It’s baby Esther’s christening and Amelia is touched by Noah’s support. As Charles begins the christening at the church, Charity’s feud with Amy threatens to put the service in jeopardy.

The christening is derailed when Charity and Amy can’t refrain from arguing and soon it gets physical. PC Swirling witnesses the debacle.

Meanwhile, with escalating money worries, David makes a big decision.

Elsewhere, Marcus is alarmed to hear Greg is coming for lunch and makes an excuse to Ethan. Later, Marcus has a change of heart and joins him but could he regret this?

Emmerdale, ITV, tonight at 7.30pm