Pick of the Plots: Thursday 12th December

Elaine returns from her honeymoon to discover the depths that Linda has fallen to. She resolves to get her daughter back on track, but after an upsetting day, she realises she can no longer enable Linda and gives her an ultimatum.

Meanwhile, Martin tries to visit his son, but the nurse refuses him entry, having promised Ruby that she would keep him away. However, when the doctor informs Ruby of a change in her son’s condition, she rushes to Walford to find Martin.

Angry Martin blows his opportunity to make peace with Ruby. However, he later heads to the hospital to apologise to her.

Elsewhere, Peter goes to the car lot to check on Lauren. Lauren blames her behaviour on being pregnant. When Lauren feels the baby kick for the first time, she takes this as a sign to stop taking the painkillers.

Also, Phil can’t bring himself to confide in Jay, who again offers him the chance to talk. Teddy seeks Billy’s advice on how to make things right with Phil and later goes over to extend his invite for Christmas Day again. Phil begrudgingly accepts but it’s obvious that his heart isn’t in it.

Kim resorts to bribery to pull a choir together for the Christmas Eve concert.

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

Steph has found a photo of Ruby on her 16th birthday. Ruby pretends she doesn’t remember it, but is deeply troubled.

Flashbacks take us back to 1992 to see the day in question. Ruby is seen getting along well with fellow teenager Rob – and there’s a surprising insight into her past.

Meanwhile, Tom turns on the crocodile tears when Jimmy comes to visit. However, Tom is stunned to hear that Jimmy will only give him a chance if he changes his plea. When his nephew turns the blame back on Belle, an upset Jimmy leaves, knowing Tom can never change.

Elsewhere, wanting to enact their plan, Will is confused when Peter tells him there’s been a change of circumstance. Will pushes for all to be revealed about the delay to their takedown of Kim, but Peter refuses to call the mysterious third party, telling Will to wait.

Emmerdale, ITV1, tonight at 7.30pm or watch on ITVX now