Pick of the Plots: Friday February 17th

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

Sarah warns Bethany to be extra vigilant as news reports have been covering the story of the missing girl. Bethany masks her concern. With Nathan still asking her to help get him out of the frame with an alibi she is left torn.

Toyah’s hurt to discover she’s not been invited to Nick and Leanne’s wedding while Steve and Michelle return from Ireland. Steve’s taken aback to see Leanne looking so pregnant. Liz is pleased to see Michelle and Steve looking so well. As Michelle heads off to bed, Liz hands Steve the urn containing Ruairi’s ashes.

In the second visit to the street we find that Bethany is still reeled in by Nathan who takes her back to his flat. Bethany apologises profusely for questioning his innocence and swears that from now on she will trust him implicitly. Nathan kisses her passionately.

Adam goes for a job at a solicitor’s firm and later takes the receptionist, Trina, out to the bistro where he quizzes her about their dodgy drug-dealing client Ronan. Elsewhere, Alya, Kate and Rana thoroughly enjoy themselves in town.

Coronation Street, Friday at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV, UTV and STV.

As the Carters prepare for Polish night, Mick has some news for Whitney that she most likely won’t like. Meanwhile, Shirley gets a shock when someone from Environmental Health arrives at the struggling boozer after reports of food poisoning, while no one who works at the Queen Vic believes the illness was caused there, can the gang prove themselves worthy and save the themed evening from disaster? Later personal issues for Mick distract him from the business concerns.

Elsewhere, Denise tells Kim she has a meeting about the adoption next week and when Kim implies she can still change her mind, an argument quickly ensues. Jack takes Dot for her next round of injections, however will the procedure be all she hopes it can be?

EastEnders, Friday at 8pm on BBC One. Repeated at 10pm on UKTV channel ‘W’.

Over in Emmerdale this evening Zak is having some second thoughts about his stance on Kyle’s care, however is it now much too late for him to step up and say he’s changed his views? Elsewhere as his sentencing comes ever closer Aaron’s nerves are in pieces. Friends and family are already growing majorly concerned about him and their worries about his health escalate when he has a panic attack. Later, Robert hits on an idea he thinks just may help Aaron’s situation.

Also in the dales tonight David manages to sneak a peek at Tracy’s raunchy book, and he’s left stunned, nay, thrice nay, aghast at the sexy content. And while he didn’t do a Frankie Howard impression we certainly wish he had missus, yes, missus. Oh no stop it… While Chas and Paddy’s romance steps up a notch we also find out how Debbie is hiding a secret about Sarah’s treatment that could get her into a lot of trouble.

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

Harry is jealous when he thinks Ste and John Paul are getting closer.

Scott and Mercedes have to intercept James’ credit card statement before he finds out they’ve been spending his money. They find more than they bargained for at his flat. John Paul wants nothing more to do with James when Mercedes tells him what they’ve discovered.

Elsewhere, Prince makes head-way with Lily but she gets the cold shoulder from Myra. Louis is floored by Leela bringing baby Daniel home. Zack suggests that they should buy Cameron’s half of the boat from Leela who he is starting to develop feelings for.

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

Under the guise of a science experiment, Valerie has got a worn t-shirt from Mrs Tembe and then convinces her to try a new bar. Anticipating a quiet evening, Mrs Tembe is appalled to discover she’s at a pheromone dating event. Valerie throws herself into it with gusto, but she has to work hard to convince a disgusted Mrs T. to stay. When big, burly, biker JJ matches with Mrs Tembe, Valerie is elated; but Mrs T. will have none of it; and, despite his charm, she shuts down his advances.

As Adam packs his bags to, Rob comforts Karen – she’s really bonded with him and is sad to see him go. Reassured by his recent visit home, Adam’s looking forward to returning. He thanks Rob for all his support, and leaves him with a special memento – the old Rob would have turned up his nose, but he too is going to miss this boy, and accepts with good grace and a big hug. Karen realises home is the best place for Adam, and they exchange a tearful farewell.

Doctors, Friday at 1.45pm on BBC One.