Pick of the Plots: Tuesday 5th September

Stacey remains trapped in the kitchen of No.31 whilst an oblivious Jean attempts to support Lily through labour.

Meanwhile, Ben heads to The Vic to drown his sorrows but is summoned home by Callum to comfort Lexi. Ben encourages Lexi to open up and she begins to get excited about her first day of school.

Elsewhere, Jack is emotional when Ricky reveals that he’s changing his last name from Mitchell to Branning.

Also, Ian promises Cindy a new business to woo Gina and Anna. Ian comes up with a plan and invites Nish for lunch in the hope he can secure him as an investor. Peter persuades Ian to try and make amends with Kathy, but Rocky isn’t buying it.

EastEnders, BBC One, tonight at 7.30pm or watch on BBC iPlayer now

Lydia hands in her resignation but falters when Craig emphasises how much their recent connection has meant to him. She takes back her resignation but frets over her decision.

Craig reveals his true feelings for Lydia and she’s terrified when he begins to force himself on her. In a state of utter shock, Lydia is unable to process what has just happened to her.

Meanwhile, despite their past hostility, it seems that Cain and Caleb are finally headed in the right direction. Caleb makes his entry into the family official with a drink from the Dingle welly.

Elsewhere, Belle is thrown to see a hint of chemistry between Dawn and Tom.

Also, Amelia comes clean to Noah about her anxieties of living alone and she makes a decision.

Emmerdale, ITV1, tonight at 7pm

Darren is struggling with knowing how to handle Charlie. On his way to school, Charlie has another anxiety attack. Tony tells Darren that Charlie’s lyrics look like a cry for help. Shing Lin receives a picture of the beach from Charlie and shows it to Darren. Darren manages to get in touch with Charlie, but still feeling concerned, he and Tony rush to find him.

In emotional scenes, Charlie walks into the sea, alongside flashbacks of happy memories from his childhood with Darren always being there. What will happen when Darren and Tony arrive to the beach?

Meanwhile, Goldie is shocked to discover that Carter is Hollyoaks High’s new headmaster. Hunter apologises to Zoe and asks for another chance.

In the school hall, Carter tells Hunter in a threatening tone that he hopes the gossip on social media and the fact his family had to come in to fight his battles doesn’t ruin his career.

Hollyoaks, Channel 4, tonight at 6.30pm