Pick of the Plots: Thursday 7th September

Ian is desperate to progress his business deal with Nish and invites him to the café for a taster menu, but without a plan, Ian ropes in Alfie for help. Nish rearranges, and Ian and Alfie have a heart-to-heart about his current insecurities.

A reluctant Alfie reveals that Freddie and Anna spent the night together as Ian expresses his concerns about Bobby and Anna’s budding relationship. Ian agrees to keep it a secret, but after George belittles him in front of Nish in The Vic, he confronts Anna in front of Bobby and an unimpressed Cindy.

Meanwhile, Reiss is upset when his fertility becomes the talk of the town after a run-in with Karen at the laundrette. Sonia comforts Reiss and reassures him that he’ll be a wonderful dad.

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

When Cassie asks Tyrone to accompany her to a support group, he finds it difficult to refuse. At the support group, Cassie lies to the group, telling them how her mum kicked her out, she turned to prostitution and ended up on drugs. Tyrone listens, his heart breaking.

An angry Tyrone asserts that he’s disgusted with Evelyn for turning her back on her own daughter and he intends to have it out with her.

Meanwhile, David lays the law down with Max, telling him that since he refuses to go to college, he can start as an apprentice hairdresser. Max lets himself into the salon and surveys the mess with horror.

Lauren admits that she trashed the place in fit of temper. Having done their best to clean up the salon, Max promises he’ll cover for her. But when David and Maria clock the broken mirror, they demand Max tell them what’s been going on.

At the café, a police officer arrests Lauren on suspicion of causing criminal damage. Having been summoned by Roy, Dee-Dee arrives at the police station. When Joel, the duty solicitor, introduces himself, Dee-Dee’s clearly quite taken with him.

Elsewhere, Eliza’s excited to go to the cinema with her dad. However, she returns home from school in tears and tells Stu she started her period in the middle of PE, wanted to die with embarrassment and doesn’t want to see her dad. Stu hugs her.

Also, Ronnie tells Ed he’s transferred half the share money into his personal account. Ed assures him he can trust him.

Coronation Street, ITV1, tonight at 9pm

As he prepares to leave with his vet bag, Tom is confronted by a thug who demands his car keys.

Attempting to stand his ground, Tom is hit on the head by a second thug and they kick him before stealing his car. Finding him after the attack, Belle calls the police.

Meanwhile as guilty Charles packs his bag to go on a retreat, he is glad to be getting away.

Emmerdale, ITV1, tonight at 7.30pm

Mason tries to cheer Ella up while walking by the garage.

Mercedes forces Warren to admit his feelings.

Later, Felix is left unconscious on the floor.

Meanwhile, Faye tries to help Rayne with her career, but is soon distracted by Lizzie, believing she might be a perfect fit for an upcoming promotion. Rayne is green with envy.

Faye offers Rayne some advice, but will Rayne be able to take it on board when it includes being nicer?

Hollyoaks, Channel 4, tonight at 6.30pm