Pick of the Plots: Wednesday 26th March

Today’s storylines from the UK and Australian soaps….

Suki, Priya, and Eve are worried about Avani after what happened at the police station.

Later, Avani heads home to Ravi’s. However, instead of going to her dad’s place, Avani makes her way to the playground to drink a bottle of vodka.

Meanwhile, Nigel is deeply apologetic for sharing Phil’s secret, but Phil tries to brave it out. George wants to support Phil, but they both struggle to open up. When Linda texts to ask how his appointment went, Nigel lies that he went to see the doctor.

Elsewhere, Linda’s plan to matchmake Johnny and Felix gathers pace. Linda muses on her promise to herself that she’d move on and be happy and decides to let Kim find her a date.

Also, Gina and Anna ask Nicola for bar work at Harry’s Barn, but she only has one job, so she tells them they will need to compete for the role.

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

In the hospital waiting room, there’s an anxious wait. Who got shot and will they survive?

Meanwhile, Julie executes a plan to get Todd and Theo together. However, Theo spells out to Todd that he’s not gay and he’d appreciate it if he and his crazy aunt would leave him alone. But when Theo later offers to buy him a drink, Todd and Theo find they get on famously.

Back at home, Todd flirts with a guy on a dating app. When the guy finally sends a picture, Todd’s thrilled to see that it’s Theo.

Elsewhere, Daisy stresses about the money they owe Carla, but Jenny keeps schtum about her windfall. Daniel suggests to Daisy that she should move in with him and Bertie, but Daisy worries that it wouldn’t be fair to abandon Jenny.

Jenny hands Daisy the spa voucher, making out she bought it for her to cheer her up. Daisy’s touched whilst Jenny suppresses her guilt.

Also, Dee-Dee stresses over doing right by her baby. When she stresses that the prospective parents don’t feel suitable, Sarah suggests that James and Danny would be the right fit. How will Dee-Dee react?

Debbie receives a call from the school informing her that Jack was involved in a fight and has been suspended. Debbie manages to persuade Mrs Crawshaw to revoke his suspension and tells him not to mention it to Kevin.

Coronation Street, ITV1, tonight at 8pm or watch on ITVX now

Steph finally opens up to Ruby, explaining how all she can see in her reflection is Anthony.

Ruby does her best, hoping she’s given Steph some closure.

Meanwhile, Nicola is hungry for gossip after Ella’s outburst.

Elsewhere, Cain is initially sceptical of Kammy, but he begins warming to him after seeing his work.

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

Leah feels exhilarated by her arrest and has zero regrets. Justin approves of Leah’s vehement stance during the protest, and this sparks an unexpected fire in their relationship. Theo is a third wheel to their flirtation, so he decides to stay well away from the house that night – and in doing so he runs straight into Mali and Abigail kissing. The next day, Theo expresses some regret to Justin about how things ended with Abigail, but Justin buoys him: It’s clearly jealousy, he needs to keep his chin up and keep swiping right!

Remi is in awe of Bree’s heroism in saving Tim on the night of the accident, and he showers her with praise. That evening at Salt, she seems oddly distracted though after taking a call from work. After a light prompt, she confesses that she’s been called in to do a compulsory accreditation course for two weeks in the city. Remi supports the move. Joining them for dinner, Mackenzie divulges that Salt’s nightlife is dwindling, and she needs to find a way to get more customers in. She asks Remi on the spot if Lyrik would perform at Salt again.

Abigail and Mali are in a good place, and with Mali having moved into the caravan park, they’re no longer under Levi’s scrutiny. He does make his stance towards their relationship very clear though. When they run into each other at Salt, Mali awkwardly tries to navigate the tension between the siblings, before Mackenzie breaks the tension with the announcement that Tim is awake from his coma.

Abigail wants to know whether he gave any evidence towards Cash’s acquittal, but Mackenzie knows nothing. Abigail expresses her worry for their safety with Nerida still on the loose. Mali comforts her, and this brings them even closer. She stays at the caravan park with him that night, and they sleep in together the next day. When Levi reproaches her for not answering his texts as to her whereabouts that night, she announces to his great surprise, and to Mali’s, that she’s moving into the Caravan Park.

Home and Away airs 1:45pm on Channel 5, at 6pm on 5STAR with first-look screenings of the following edition at 6:30 pm. The series also streams on 5.

News spreads that Leo is the main suspect for the murder. Paul quickly arranges for a lawyer, who is on hand when Leo agrees to give a DNA sample. Paul notes with pain that Leo is lashing out at Krista. He reassures Krista that Leo still loves her and encourages her to stay the distance.

Chelsea hears about Leo’s arrest and immediately offers support to Paul, suggesting he spend more time with Thomas as a way to distract himself. Paul agrees, with Terese’s consent, although Terese fights her growing unease at the increasing closeness between Paul, Chelsea and Thomas. When Chelsea visits Paul a]er Leo’s been charged, Terese’s mood snaps and she gives Chelsea a spray, telling her she’s not convinced by her Mother Teresa act. On Chelsea’s shock.

Agnes returns to Harold’s and runs into Harold again. He invites her to look at the folder sent by Tom Ramsay. However, when they do so Agnes’ resemblance to Madge overwhelms Harold who leaves. Agnes and JJ continue to look through the folder. She discovers that she is indeed related to Madge via her great grandmother. Agnes asks JJ to keep this information from Harold until she processes it.

Amazon Prime, from 7.30am

It’s the day of Kelly-Marie’s grand opening for her new nail business but childcare issues unexpectedly lure her away from the market. She enlists Callum’s help but Karen’s furious when she discovers Kelly-Marie’s missing on her first day.

Tensions mount when Karen berates Kelly-Marie, questioning her business and parenting skills. Things sour further when Kelly-Marie’s children take matters into their own hands, forcing Karen to take drastic measures.

Elsewhere, Mulvaney and Gillian decide the time has come to put pressure on Jonathon to save Mikey. Mulvaney pulls out all the stops to bring Jonathon’s true character to the fore, deliberately goading him and going out of his way to wind him up.

Irked, Jonathon tells Mikey it’s time for Mulvaney to move out. When Mikey reluctantly breaks the news to his dad, Mulvaney confesses all to his stunned son.

Eddie’s plans for a romantic date with Maggie are put on hold when he realises Tyler desperately needs his help. Fearing Tyler can’t cope with the pressure he’s being put under, Eddie steps in to finish the debt collecting for him. However, it’s a short-term solution to his bigger problems.

River City tonight at 10pm on BBC Scotland and across the UK on the iPlayer

Marie and Tony are busy planning their engagement party happening later that night but Diane’s mind is elsewhere, Freddie secretly meets up with Lexi and asks for her help. Later, Lexi has a dizzy spell and not wanting to take any risks Grace takes her to the hospital. With the flat empty, Freddie sneaks in.

Jez and Martha worry about Sienna but are relieved when they arrive at the hospital and see she’s up walking and has been discharged. Sienna admits to them she’s scared of the future.

Worried what his mum might do Ro joins her at the engagement party. Diane pleads with Tony to see the truth.

Hollyoaks available to stream from 7am on Channel 4 streaming or watch live on E4 at 7pm