Pick of the Plots: Thursday 3rd April

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

Ruby accosts Jean in the café about Stacey’s whereabouts before heading to the undertakers to say an emotional goodbye to Martin.

Sonia agrees to accompany Bex to say goodbye to her dad, and the pair are joined by Kathy. At Martin’s coffin, Kathy and Bex share in their grief as they offer up their personal tributes to Martin, but Sonia can’t bring herself to speak.

Once alone, a heartbroken Sonia breaks down as she says her final goodbye.

Meanwhile, tensions rise between Sharon and Vicki, but Linda gives Sharon some food for thought.

Elsewhere, at the café, Bianca meets with Kat to discuss the offer she’s been made.

Also,  Tommy’s deletes his online chatbot as his friendship with Joel continues to flourish, but it’s clear Alfie is unsure about their new bond.

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

Discovering that Jack got into trouble for fighting at school, Kevin bans him from attending the end of term party. However, during a chemo session, Kevin ponders whether he has been a bit hard on his son. At the precinct, Hope and Jack see two escooters left by Toyah and Nick. They pay for the scooters and swig on a bottle of booze Hope had in her bag – just as Craig and Jess appear followed by Tyrone and Kevin.

Jack admits he paid for the bikes with Kevin’s credit card. What will happen to Jack and Hope? Tyrone and Kevin lock horns over whose offspring is the worst behaved and who is leading who astray.

Meanwhile. as Dee-Dee readies to leave the hospital, a worried Ed arrives carrying Laila in her car seat. She is shocked when Ed reveals what has happened and why he is looking after Laila.

Dee-Dee tells Sarah and Alya that her condition was avoidable, it was a result of gross negligence and she intends to make an official complaint. Alya offers to start the process for her.

Elsewhere, Chesney receives a text from Mick inviting him for a drink and his heart sinks. Chesney meets up with Mick in The Rovers and does his best to mask his anxiety. Later, as Gemma and Chesney settle down in front of the TV, they are interrupted by the arrival of Mick and Lou armed with beers and snacks.

Also, Julie persuades Eileen and George to join her for a day out on the East Lancashire railway. Having overheard, Nick and Toyah admire her zest for life.

Having arranged to meet Todd, Theo knocks on the back door at No.11. A nervous Theo apologises for his cloak and dagger approach. As Todd cracks open some beers, Theo starts to relax. Theo opens up to Todd and admits he finds him attractive. They kiss passionately.

Later, Theo tells Todd that his life is complicated and suggests they keep their relationship on the down low. When they hear George, Eileen and Julie returning Theo runs out of the back door but forgets his coat. Returning later, he tells a gutted Todd that today was a one off.

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

Ella confronts Mandy unannounced at home, demanding to speak with Liam. When Mandy refuses, Ella holds her against her will, forcing Liam to come over.

Ella tries to convince Liam that she’s being framed. He attempts to trick her into confessing by pretending to get back together.

Later, a confrontation occurs where Ella pushes Liam, causing him to fall and hit his head. Believing she might have killed him, Ella sobs over his body.

Meanwhile, Eric can barely contain his delight, sure he’s on the verge of reuniting with Brenda, but does he have the wrong idea?

Elsewhere, Jacob is regretting ending his relationship with Sarah. He arrives at the garage to try and talk to her, but Sarah stands firm.

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

Harper continues to battle pressure from Dana to make a bigger deal of her wedding, if that’s what she really wants. John and Dana share their fears over the impending nuptials – the bride doesn’t exactly seem over the moon, does she? Marilyn offers to do hair and makeup for the big day but is rebuffed with the party line – they’re keeping it simple. But after Dana sees that Harper has an old wedding mood board saved to her computer, it’s evidence that she’s right – she wants a big wedding after all. Dana excitedly tells Marilyn that they can make a fuss now, but John urges caution – shouldn’t they ask Harper before they get overexcited? Dana firmly disagrees though – this is what her sister wants.

When Harper emerges, Dana ambushes her with John and Marilyn – Maz is doing a hair and makeup trial, while they work on a to-do list. It’s overwhelming for Harper, and she feigns light-headedness to retire for a lie down. Despite Dana’s efforts, when Harper does emerge, she asks everyone to leave – this isn’t what she wanted, she tells them. Later that night, Dana reveals to Harper that she saw her old wedding file on her laptop – she knows she dreams of a proper wedding. Is Harper too scared to admit what she really wants?

Justin thinks he has a solution to his and Theo’s post-Lyrik blues – they need to find a new passion. Theo is skeptical – who finds a new hobby by just throwing ideas around? Justin is struck by inspiration, and Leah is soon summoned to hear the pitch for their new hobby – they want to buy a high-performance vehicle and supe it up, but it will cost nearly twenty grand. Leah’s a firm no – that’s too much money for a hobby, even if Justin does call it an investment.

Roo has decided she doesn’t want Alf to know that she was at the protest where Leah got arrested, and so she asks Leah to keep mum. Later, they realise their hashtag is losing traction, and when Roo mentions it to Alf, he comments it’s a shame if they got arrested for nothing. Roo is shocked, but Alf insists the whole town knows, but don’t worry – she was sticking up for a mate, and she’s never going to be roasted by her dad for that. Leah does have a surprise for Roo though – she’s not going to her court date. Think of the publicity they’ll get when she doesn’t turn up! Is Leah playing with fire?

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.

Cara is shaken in the wake of Paul’s rant but tries to focus on the positive by helping Chelsea plan a Naming Day for Thomas. Terese attempts to help Paul see reason, and he reaches out to Cara with both an apology and a test. Cara’s frustrated but has no choice to play along with Paul’s mind game. Later, Paul eagerly attends Thomas’s party, and bonds warmly with Chelsea and their son – leaving Terese feeling like an afterthought.

Darcy’s hopeful about a pitch meeting to an investor for his Health Centre but is left dejected when it doesn’t pan out. Karl and Susan are supportive, but when Darcy attempts to install himself as Karl’s temporary job-share partner at Eirini Rising, Karl is left seriously put out. Darcy apologises and explains, but Karl now can’t help questioning his motives, discarding the medications Darcy prescribed him, along with his painkillers.

With the sale of her house imminent, Agnes is in urgent need of new accommodation. Karl and Susan find themselves in a tricky position as they suss out Harold’s willingness to live alongside the Madge- lookalike in Eirini Rising. Putting his awkwardness aside to welcome Agnes into the friendly community of Eirini, Harold is stunned – but not completely surprised – when Agnes reveals that she is indeed a Ramsay-Robinson.

Agnes’s revelation brings the two closer together, but can Harold really come to terms with living with the ghost of Madge?

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With the voices is his head getting louder, Lenny continues the pretence that he’s getting better. Alone at Amber Cabs, Lenny’s stunned when the mysterious voice makes themselves known – Brooke Shaw back from the dead.

Disturbed by this surreal sight in front of him, Lenny struggles to assert she isn’t real, but Shaw assures Lenny she’s there to help him – in fact, his life depends on it. Planting the seed of doubt about Alex and his family, Shaw stirs up Lenny’s insecurities, leaving him shaken.

Elsewhere, Drew spots an opportunity to spend some alone time with Karen. Their flirtatious meeting is noted by Kelly-Marie as they slope off together. However, Drew is taken aback when Karen has a change of heart about their relationship, fearing Caitlin will be crushed to find out her son and friend are together.

Back at the market, with Caitlin approaching, Kelly-Marie steps in to keep Karen’s secret fling with Drew hidden.

Still embarrassed after her kiss with Conor, Chloe turns to Maggie for advice, reluctantly admitting she’s got feelings for her baby daddy. However, while Chloe feels it’s right to come clean to Conor that she deliberately used him to get pregnant, Maggie urges caution – honesty will do more harm than good.

River City tonight at 7pm on BBC One Scotland and across the UK on the iPlayer. This episode was first shown yesterday on the BBC Scotland channel