Pick of the Plots
Pick of the Plots: Thursday May 4th
SoapWorld takes a look at the latest goings on in EastEnders, Emmerdale, Hollyoaks and Doctors this Thursday.
Louise prepares for her quiet evening with the girls but she soon realises Madison and Alexandra have other plans in mind when lots of people arrive. As the party gets out of hand, can Louise keep the situation under control? Meanwhile, Sharon spends the evening with Michelle.
Elsewhere, Kush is stung when Denise chooses revision over him again, unaware of how much she’s struggling to make ends meet; Max shares his concerns about Jack with Dot.
EastEnders, Thursday at 7.30pm on BBC One. Repeated at 10pm on UKTV channel ‘W’.
Arthur’s avoidance of school gives Doug and Lauren cause for concern. Lydia offers her services as a bereavement counsellor but gets a shock in the form of an escaped hamster when she later speaks to Arthur. Arthur gets worked up about the hamster dying like his father, so Laurel suggests they watch some home videos to calm him down. The video seems to have the desired effect but just as Rattles reappears, the implicating footage of Ashley and Emma plays out on screen… Is Emma about to be rumbled?
Josh and Jamie push Jacob to steal money from the shop during Tracy’s book launch and are unimpressed by his refusal. Later, the pair put another plan into action when they enter the shop wearing hoods and demand cash from Pollard, hitting him in the stomach with a baseball bat when he doesn’t oblige. As they flee, witness Dan calls an ambulance, ashamed by his failure to step in. Is Pollard ok? Dan is wary about making a statement to the police.
Elsewhere, Emma comes up with a plan to get at Moira.
Emmerdale, Thursday at 7pm and 8pm on ITV, STV and UTV.
Grace is down after being humped and dumped by Esther. Meanwhile, Esther realises that Kim has been in the Osborne’s while Kim lies in wait at Grace’s flat with a syringe.
Mercedes and Myra decide to lift Scott’s spirits by initiating him into their family with hilarious consequences. However, it’s not enough for Scott and he breaks down in heart breaking sobs when he gets home.
Elsewhere, Maxine tells Darcy that she and Adam are getting married in four days; Darren turns up at Nancy and Kyle’s MS support meeting to confront them about Kyle’s ‘wife’; and Kyle tries to kiss Nancy.
Hollyoaks, Thursday at 6.30pm on Channel 4 and a ‘first look’ at 7pm on E4.
Mrs Tembe and JJ are due to give their hospital food presentation. Mrs Tembe makes a rousing speech, but the panel is unimpressed with the dishes presented. As they’re about to leave, a nervous Mrs Tembe reveals that they’ve been eating the current food – and it is indeed revolting. She then presents them with the dishes she and JJ have created, with advice from Ruhma and Heston’s Icelandic chef contact. Mr Habib grudgingly agrees that her business plan and food is excellent, though he’s unimpressed with JJ’s involvement. Will this scupper their chances?
Valerie’s still keen on the idea of IVF but puts off seeing her haematologist, in case it’s bad news. At the same time, Valerie and Karen are preparing for their weekend Vulnerable Patients Assessment Scheme training which Karen is more comfortable with than Valerie. Emma offers Valerie some reassurance, leading her to not only decide to go on the course but also to make the appointment she’s been putting off.
Elsewhere, Heston tries to help a woman who fears giving up her independence and decadent lifestyle.
Doctors, Thursday at 1.45pm on BBC One.
