Pick of the Plots: Wednesday January 4th

SoapWorld takes a look at the latest goings on in Coronation Street, Emmerdale, Hollyoaks and Doctors this Wednesday.

Jenny gets the wrong end of the stick about Aidan and Alya. Jenny, under a concerned friend guise, tells Eva that Aidan is having an affair with Alya and she’ll find them at the flat now. Eva makes a fool of herself when she barges into the flat to find an innocuous business meeting taking place. As Aidan is scornful of Jenny, the police interrupt with the news that they’ve received a complaint about Aidan threatening Adam Barlow. Furious Johnny delivers both Aidan and Jenny a devastating blow each – but what?

At Amy’s suggestion, Steve and Liz plan a baby shower for Michelle and having run the idea by Simon, Eva decides to organise a surprise party for Leanne too. As the Barlows gather for Daniel’s birthday dinner at No.1, Peter receives a text from his girlfriend and, making excuses, heads out leaving Simon unimpressed. As Peter meets his lady secretly in the flower shop flat they kiss passionately.

Elsewhere, will words from Cathy change Roy’s mind about moving? Billy explains to Todd how he spent the night in a bus shelter with Shona as all the hostels were full. Steph’s friend Peggy calls in the bistro and takes a shine to Robert.

Coronation Street, Wednesday at 7.30pm on ITV, UTV and STV.

Rhona panics and laughs as Pierce makes a long speech before proposing. But he’s shocked when she rejects him, saying it’s too soon, but he pretends it’s fine with it. Paddy puts his foot in it by congratulating them, leaving Pierce humiliated as he explains he was rejected. Back at home Rhona is not in the mood, but Pierce won’t take no for an answer…

Cain is sceptical that the caravan fire was started by Zak leaving the hob on. Kerry fills Zak in on the true circumstances of the blaze. Will Zak cover for Kerry or out her reckless antics? Meanwhile, Zak is crushed by what Lisa tells him. 

Elsewhere, Aaron feels paranoid when Robert sneaks out to work on his birthday and tells him he’s meeting Rebecca rather than going out for a meal. Rhona encourages Chas to get with Paddy. Pearl accuses Liv of stealing her money, but Gabby steps in

Emmerdale, Wednesday at 7pm on ITV, STV and UTV.

Sally, Myra and Goldie loot The Emporium while Diego distracts Cindy. They all end up in a fight in the village and DS Armstrong orders Myra to show him where she’s hidden Cindy’s stock, but when they arrive at The Shack, DS Armstrong finds something more sinister than stolen antiques…

Joel realises what Sienna is up to when he confronts her at the garage. Sienna knocks him unconscious and drags him inside, but accidentally sets the garage on fire. Warren realises Joel is trapped in the garage and runs towards the burning building but an explosion sends him and Sienna flying backwards. Freddie has arrived and watches in horror.

Elsewhere, Freddie offers Ellie his new apartment to move into when she decides to leave The Dog. Goldie tells the Donovans she’s a qualified hairdresser. Her first customer is Holly who gets a striking new look…

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

Doctors is off air for its annual festive break.

Doctors, Wednesday at 1.45pm on BBC One.