Pick of the Plots: Thursday January 12th

SoapWorld takes a look at the goings on in EastEnders, Emmerdale, Hollyoaks and Doctors this Thursday.

After an emotional few weeks in Walford, secrets are set to explode for some of the residents.

EastEnders, Thursday at 7.30pm on BBC One. Repeated at 10pm on UKTV channel ‘W’.

With Lawrence resolving to take the blame for everything, Ronnie locks him in to prevent him from doing so. At the court, Lawrence’s no-show is a source of panic. Later, Ronnie worries that Lawrence has had a heart attack as he tries to get to him but is all as it seems? Meanwhile, what will Lachlan’s fate be?

Finn sets out to make Kasim jealous when he shows off his date, Nathan. Tracy worries about Finn’s plans to see Nathan again. Elsewhere,  Rhona suggests some alone time with Pierce but Pierce is thrown when he finds her ticket for ‘Hunk Night’.

Also tonight, Jimmy dissuades Nicola from taking a look at the books but Nicola wants future interest in the business; Charity senses all is not well for Zak and Lisa’s relationship.

Emmerdale, Thursday at 7pm and 8pm on ITV, STV and UTV.

Ryan tells Amy about attacking Ste and that he got Thorpe to give him an alibi. Meanwhile, Ste finds out about Ryan sleeping with someone else. Amy doesn’t believe Ste, prompting Ste to lash out at her during a black out, but he’s seen by scared Leah.

Goldie shows Mercedes the dating app she’s on but Mercedes is furious when she sees James Nightingale has a profile. They set up a honey trap to catch James in the act but it’s Scott who turns up to meet them. The girls think nothing of it until Scott leaves his credit card behind and they see James’ name on it.

Elsewhere, Lisa confronts Nathan about his cosy night with Cleo and tells Cleo to stay away from Nathan. Kim and Grace clash over Esther’s care. However, when Esther moves her toes, they unite.

Hollyoaks, Thursday at 6.30pm on Channel 4 and a ‘first look’ at 7pm on E4.

Doctors is off air for its annual festive break.

Doctors, Thursday at 1.45pm on BBC One.