Pick of the Plots: Monday 25th March

Zack decides to host a welcome home baby shower for Whitney at The Vic, and reluctantly invites Lauren and Penny. Sensing his discomfort, Lauren goes to Zack’s house to smooth things over, assuring him that she will keep quiet about the pass he made at her.

Later, Whitney returns home with Britney, who reveals that she has been fostered by Whitney. Upset that Whitney didn’t inform him of these plans, Zack storms out in anger.

Meanwhile, Callum tries to save face when he realises that Ben hasn’t made any plans for his birthday. However, under pressure from Jay, Lexi, and with romantic advice from Phil, Ben decides to throw Callum a surprise birthday party. Callum is touched by the gesture, but things take a disastrous turn when the police arrive to arrest Ben.

Elsewhere, Jean is taken aback to see Jade back in the Square so soon after her hospital stay. Dean entrusts Jean with taking care of Jade after a reporter from the Walford Gazette requests an interview. During the interview, Johnny interrupts and offers to provide a character reference for Dean.

When Jean is alone with Jade, she presses her for information and discovers that Dean has been administering her medication. Jean finds empty pill cases and attempts to take Jade back to the Slaters, but Dean arrives home and quickly shifts the blame onto Jean.

Also, Avani is amused by Ravi’s jealousy towards Martin and Priya and shares her intention with Nugget to bring Priya and Ravi back together. Denzel receives a text notifying him that his steroids will be delivered today.

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

Damon apologises to Harry that he can’t make his birthday party. Harry thanks Damon for his VR headset and gives him a hug. With Damon claiming to be busy working, his cover story falls apart when Sarah speaks to Ed. How will Damon talk his way out of this one?

Meanwhile, Summer books her flight to Boston. Billy decides to cook a roast while Bernie takes Paul to his appointment with the speech therapist. The therapist confirms that Paul’s speech and ability to eat solid food have deteriorated and suggests that it might be time to use a feeding tube.

Paul and Bernie return home and break the news that he can no longer eat solid food for fear of choking. Paul assures Billy and Summer if they liquidise his food, he will be fine. Billy, Summer, Bernie and Todd tuck into their roast dinner while Paul sets about his bowl of puréed food. As Billy, Summer, Bernie and Todd clear away the plates, Paul fights back the tears.

Elsewhere, Nina confides in Dee-Dee that she’s worried about Roy’s sleepwalking and wonders how on earth he’s going to pay his legal fees if it ends up going to court.

Also, Evelyn cooks lunch for Cassie and offers to buy her a drink afterwards. Cassie’s bemused. In the Rovers, Evelyn and Cassie raise a toast and agree to put the past behind them.

Coronation Street, ITV1, tonight at 8pm

Eric is rattled after Amit coldly warns him to keep out of his affairs, but he’s determined to keep digging.

Meanwhile, Nicky is astonished when a slanging match outside the shop with Nate leaves his mum Ruby totally unflustered.

Elsewhere, Tom is keeping Belle under constant surveillance with a tracking app on his phone.

Also, Liam tries to convince Paddy not to lose Mandy without a fight.

Emmerdale, ITV1, tonight at 7.30pm