Pick of the Plots: Christmas Day 2022

It’s Christmas morning and Shirley is more determined than ever to open Mick’s eyes to Janine’s true nature. Linda and Shirley head to The Vic to make peace with Mick. They are surprised to be ushered inside by Janine for lunch, unaware that she’s clocked Jada arriving at Sharon’s and is eager to keep out of her way.

Sharon soon arrives at The Vic with Jada, who has spilled the beans about Janine’s role in setting Linda up with social services.

As a row breaks out, Scarlett beats a hasty retreat to her bedroom. Linda goes to comfort her and they have a heart to heart about the damage that lies can cause, prompting Scarlett to return to the living room to expose her mum. As chickens come home to roost for Janine, she flees Albert Square, but Mick and Linda are in hot pursuit. Only one thing is for certain, Christmas Day is Mick Carter’s last day in Walford…

Meanwhile, Alfie has a plan to create Christmas magic for Kat and the kids by dressing as Santa and abseiling from the roof of the Mitchell house. Inevitably, it goes wrong and he ends up stuck on the roof. Kat invites Alfie in but there’s trouble ahead when Phil finds out what has been going on in his absence.

Elsewhere, with the help of Ben, Jay organises an outdoor Christmas miracle and asks for Lola’s hand in marriage. Will she say ‘Yes’?

Also, Kim ruins the Fox-Branning’s Christmas dinner, leaving them no choice but to go to the Mitchells with Raymond.

EastEnders, BBC One, 9.25pm

Fiz opens her Christmas present and is disappointed to discover a box of chocolates and a keyring. Tyrone shares a secret grin with the girls.

As Tyrone, Hope and Ruby descend the stairs in their wedding outfits, intent on surprising Fiz, they find a note on the table informing them that she has gone to buy a turkey. In a panic, Tyrone calls Fiz’s phone, only to find she has left it at home.

As Chesney and Gemma instruct Tyrone to head to the hotel while Bernie and Dev wait for Fiz, Fiz’s car breaks down on a country road. Realising she has no phone, Fiz sets off on foot to look for a phone box as Tyrone tells the guests it looks like the wedding is off.

As they head to The Rovers to tuck into the buffet, has Tyrone’s surprise spectacularly backfired? Fiz stops a passing walker, Chris, and explains her predicament. Will he help?

Meanwhile, Audrey, Gail, Nick, David, Shona, Leanne, Max, Sam and Toyah sit down to Christmas lunch in the Bistro. Max unwraps his present and is thrilled to find a state-of-the-art editing package. But when David makes a joke about Griff, Max leaps to his defence and storms out.

Elsewhere, Jenny confides in Ken how Daniel was planning to propose to Daisy but the engagement ring was stolen in the burglary. Ken is left thoughtful. Can Daniel pull off his proposal after all?

Also, Tim’s thrilled with his present from Sally, while Elaine insists Stephen joins her for a glass of wine. Realising he has little choice, Stephen paints on a smile.

Coronation Street, ITV1, 7pm

On Christmas Day, Cain has an unwelcome visitor in prison – his long-lost brother Caleb. The pair eye each other without saying a word.

Meanwhile, Chas and Paddy continue their ceasefire. However, the awkward atmosphere at The Woolpack is too much for Chas, who quietly leaves and visits Grace’s grave. As Chas contemplates the loss of her mother and daughter, she is approached by a stranger with some bombshell news.

Elsewhere, Liam bites off more than he can chew.

Also, there’s good cheer all round at the Andersons’. Ethan takes the PA church system and puts it in the street along with a set of disco lights and a street party begins.

Emmerdale, ITV1, 6pm