Karen takes action in River City

This week in Shieldinch…

MONDAY

With the grand opening of the new Merchants Yard creating a buzz locally, Tyler takes the opportunity to make Nicole feel uncomfortable about working closely with Karen. She pleads with him to leave her alone – keen to keep the affair with Alex a secret from her new boss.

Later, Alex is stunned when Tyler makes it clear he knows about the affair. Alex begs Tyler not to tell Karen, making him a financial offer in return for his silence.

However, Tyler’s resentment towards Nicole rages unabated and he reveals all to a stunned Karen, casting a shadow over the grand opening of her latest business venture. Feeling betrayed, Karen decides to publicly humiliate Alex and Nicole.

Elsewhere, Madonna asks Sam for help with a job interview. He declines, insisting he’d be useless and suggests his step-daughter Chloe could help instead. Neither are happy with the arrangement and tensions rise during the mock interview. Despite this, the experience makes Chloe consider a new future, close to Sam.

Knowing how keen Mikey is about new boyfriend Jonathon, Gillian admits to Ash she’s worried she won’t like him. Later, at their double date, Gillian is unnerved by how much Mikey and his new love have in common – she can’t shake the feeling that something’s not quite right about Jonathon.

WEDNESDAY

In the aftermath of the affair exposé, Alex assures Karen the affair with Nicole meant nothing to him but his confession only makes matters worse. Karen decides to put Alex’s version of events to Nicole, keen to hear her take on what really happened between them. In a desperate attempt to save her career and friendship, Nicole is brutally honest with Karen. Horrified by the sordid details, Karen is left humiliated and lashes out at Nicole.

Elsewhere, Andrew spots an opportunity to hit Lenny where it hurts when Scarlett reveals Callum’s hearing is on the horizon. Andrew confides in Victoria about stalling the hearing and implicating Lenny along the way.

Unconvinced by Andrew’s dirty tactics, Victoria persuades him to let her try and make Lenny see reason and back off. However, Lenny shuts her down and makes it clear he has no qualms about taking both Campbell Baxter siblings down if needs be.

Victoria revisits Andrew’s original plan but decides they’ll need to go further and take Callum from his grandfather, Lenny once and for all.

Rising costs at Shieldinch Community Radio loom large for Sam. He confides in Sonny that he doesn’t want to let Chloe down but his friend reminds him how lucky he is to be given a second chance. Sam becomes focused on saving Shieldinch Radio and making Chloe proud.

River City, Monday and Wednesday on the BBC Scotland HD, 10 pm and Tuesday and Thursday on BBC One Scotland at 7 pm