Pick of the Plots: Wednesday 28th December

The residents of Albert Square learn what happened at Christmas.

Poor Scarlett gets a rough deal when she is the target of someone’s rage…

Meanwhile, Sam follows Keanu and is shocked to see him meeting up with Keeble. She reports back to Phil, whose underwhelmed reaction provokes her suspicion.

Sam tries to get to the bottom of what is going on.

Elsewhere, Freddie agrees to spend an evening playing board games with Jean to cheer her up, only to get an invite from Bobby to a sold-out underground night in Hackney. What will he do?

Also, Zack melts Whitney’s heart with a kind gesture and offers to cook her dinner.

EastEnders, BBC One, 7.30pm

As Sarah tells Stephen her business venture is just awaiting his funding, Stephen squirms. Bigging it up to Elaine, he suggests rather than lending him the money, she should invest directly through Sarah. Revealing she knows all about their plans, Carla has it out with Sarah. Furious, Sarah drags Michael out, announcing that they both resign. But when Stephen confesses, he can’t find the cash, Sarah’s gutted.

Elaine says she’d like to invest, but her house sale has fallen through. With little choice, Sarah and Michael return to the factory and beg Carla to give them their jobs back. Will Carla agree?

Later, Jenny reveals that Teddy called from Canada and has some new information regarding Leo. Stephen masks his inner turmoil.

Meanwhile, Sean, Dylan and Laurence return from their night in the Peaks having enjoyed themselves. Alone, Laurence tells Todd that it’s clear he doesn’t like him and would welcome a chance to change his mind. Todd thaws over a bottle of wine and when Laurence goes to leave, Todd leans in for a kiss. Will Laurence respond?

Elsewhere, Toyah warns David that Griff is a dangerous man and he needs to get Max out of his grasp.

Also, Summer calls at Mike and Esther’s house and hands them an envelope containing her wages. Esther relents and invites her in.

Coronation Street, ITV1, 7pm