Pick of the Plots: Friday 19th January

Kat uses alcohol to blot out her pain.

Meanwhile, Denise attends the community church group after a heart-to-heart with Yolande, and is pleasantly surprised by how comforting she finds it.

Elsewhere, Kim is spooked when she smells perfume on Howie’s clothing and is convinced that he is having an affair.

Also, Bobby opens up to Cindy.

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

When Liam tries to throw a sickie, Maria insists he must go to school. As the bus pulls away, Maria realises Liam has left his phone and catches up with him at the school gate. Liam is mortified to be seen with his mum at school, and unbeknown to them, Mason is filming them.

Mason informs Dylan that Liam’s a grass and is going to make him pay. Mason snatches Liam’s phone off him and makes him beg for it back, but then refuses to hand it over while the other kids laugh. Liam hurries away, utterly humiliated.

As Liam heads for the school exit, Mason grabs him and pins him against a wall. In desperation, Liam sets off the fire alarm.

Meanwhile, the doctor confirms that Joseph has Lyme disease and he should make a full recovery. Gemma is elated that she can move back home, but Chesney is shocked when Joseph says that he wants to live with Gemma and not him because she’s the only one who believed he was ill.

Elsewhere, Max watches on with interest as Daniel chats to Lauren on the street.

Also, Adam hands Harvey’s sidekick a wad of cash and instructs him to scare Damon off. As the thug pockets the cash and walks away, Adam suffers a panic attack.

Coronation Street, ITV1, tonight at 8pm

Rhona is determined to make every moment with Ivy last.

Meanwhile, Charity opens up to Rhona.

Elsewhere, Chas is touched.

Emmerdale, ITV1, tonight at 7.30pm

Warren tells Norma he has a plan, but for now he has to bide his time.

Meanwhile, it’s Nancy’s first day back at work and an unprepared Carter throws her in the deep end with an assembly. Nancy runs over the words she plans to share with the school to John Paul, who tells her he’s glad she’s back.

Later, John Paul tells Carter he won’t wait for him forever.

Elsewhere, two new school starters stir up some trouble, which leads to Shing Lin and Charlie reacting. When Darren steps in, things take a shocking turn.

Hollyoaks, E4, tonight at 7pm