Pick of the Plots: Tuesday January 10th

SoapWorld takes a look at the latest goings on in River City, EastEnders, Emmerdale, Hollyoaks and Doctors this Tuesday.

With Scarlett off the hook for Lenny’s shooting, the Murdoch family are all under suspicion. Meanwhile, Alex and Annie face a race against time to get their business affairs in order before Lenny regains consciousness. DI Donald tracks down Amber’s ex, Fraser. Amber urges Fraser to run away and start a new life with their daughter but he refuses – he won’t live in fear of Lenny Murdoch.

Lorna spots a loophole in the Care Home deal which could free Annie and Alex. However, it entails double crossing Lenny and needs Amber’s backing to work. Meanwhile, at the hospital, Belinda takes matters into her own hands to seal Lenny’s fate.

Elsewhere, Drew’s thrilled when he’s offered a football scholarship in America. However, Caitlin’s concerned he’ll not cope living Stateside while Jules feels snubbed by his news. Frankie twists the knife further, testing how faithful Drew is by manipulating him into kissing her.

River City, Tuesday at 8pm on BBC One Scotland.

The ladies prepare for Michelle’s surprise farewell party at The Vic. Following a scan, Denise arrives with the news she’s being induced later in the week. Needled by Mick’s words, Shirley pushes for information on the father and after a conversation with Sharon, she decides to have it out with Denise in the toilets…

Meanwhile, Michelle arrives to find everyone waiting for her. Later, Michelle sneaks off – what’s eating her?

Elsewhere, Abi and Johnny prepare the grub for Italian night but things take a turn for the worse when Johnny decides to hold a party with his friends in the kitchen causing Abi to walk out. Mick is disappointed.

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

It’s Joanie’s sentencing. Kerry is optimistic while Zak feels guilty for going. Later, Kerry has news from the sentencing…

Lawrence and Ronnie are shocked to find out that Lachlan’s been beaten up twice. They suspect Cain’s involvement but Rebecca convinces them Cain’s just bluffing. Incensed Cain ups his threat levels by taking a trip to visit Lachlan in prison, telling him to take his advice or die.

A hungover Chas and Charity head to the B&B because Chas has heard there’s loads of rugby players in, but it turns out not to be what they’d hoped for. However, Charity’s business mind whirs. Also tonight, Jai admits to Frank he was too quick to judge him and Frank confides how Megan won’t give him a second chance; and Tracy tries to cheer Finn up.

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

Amy is reported to Social Services, but by whom? Meanwhile, John Paul stumbles across the video of Ryan and Mercedes when he confiscates Goldie’s phone from Prince.

Elsewhere, Adam finds out that Liam is keeping secrets about Darcy and Neeta makes a breakthrough with Lily.

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

Doctors is off air for its annual festive break.

Doctors, Tuesday at 1.45pm on BBC One.