Amy and Val’s relationship reaches breaking point in Emmerdale

Next week in Soapland, there’s baby drama, a visit from the police, a surprise visitor, some creosote on a jumper, and a dead fish…

Emmerdale

Amy is fed up – and not just about the holes in her jumper

Tensions rise between Amy and Val next week. When Amy goes to sign the adoption papers, Val tries to change her mind – but Amy signs anyway. Val is heartbroken, and even more upset when Amy announces she’s moving in with David. Will the pair ever be reconciled?

Debbie tries in vain to juggle three different dramas

Debbie is consumed with worry about Sarah next week, but that’s the least of her problems. She’s also feeling guilty for a) sleeping with Andy and b) not wanting to go back to bed with Cameron. Tsk. Meanwhile, Sarah gets upset that she’s not allowed to do anything and runs off. Will Debbie be able to find Sarah, comfort her and get her feelings about Cameron straight?

Rodney gets his tweed felt by the long arm of the law

Rodney puts Carl in a difficult position next week. He’s questioned for Carl’s crime of hitting a cyclist – which carries a hefty prison sentence. Naturally, Rodney is furious and threatens to take Carl with him if he’s sent down. He blackmails Carl, telling him he wants cash or he’ll drop him in it. Will Carl cough up the money – and which one of them will pay for the crime?…

Is it the end for Laurel and Ashley?

There’s yet more turmoil for Laurel next week – first it looks like the parish move will go ahead, but just when she’s getting used to the idea of moving, she feels sick – and is convinced she’s pregnant. When Ashley finds out about her likely pregnancy, he assumes the baby is Marlon’s. When the pregnancy test proves negative, Laurel is upset by Ashley’s suspicions and tells him they should split up. Is it (finally) the end of their marriage?…

Hazel gets ready to pack her bags

Elsewhere, Hazel breaks the news to Bob she thinks it might be the right time for her to move on. He’s worried when he realises she’s thinking of leaving and taking Aaron with her. Later Hazel’s concerned for Aaron when he tells her he has to play happy families for Zak’s 60th knowing he still can’t face him…

EastEnders

Max and Tanya realise Lauren’s bad behaviour is, um, their fault

Tanya and Max confront Lauren about her drunken behaviour – but a trip to the doctor’s forces them to realise that they may be a part of her problem. Elsewhere in Branning world, Derek comes to apologise to Carol for his behaviour, and Tanya takes matters into her own hands and tricks Jane into attending an interview. But her plan backfires when Jane reveals some news that Tanya wasn’t expecting…

Mother and daughter have a heart to heart over the washing

Ricky tries to show his love for Bianca next week by planning a romantic meal for the two of them, but will it be enough? Meanwhile, the flame-haired temptress is more than surprised when an old acquaintance comes to Walford to find her. Will she come clean to Morgan about who this stranger is?

Afia prepares to get advice from an unexpected source

Masood has some revelations of his own next week, which put a stop to any healing and reconciling that’s been done. With tensions high in the household, Afia turns to an unlikely face on the Square for advice.

Lucy prepares to put her wicked plan into action

And there’s no love lost between Mandy and Lucy next week when Lucy formulates a plan to get rid of her wicked stepmother, but – surprise surprise – the plan backfires…

Happy as ever, it’s Ben

Still plodding the Square, DCI Marsden opens up an old investigation and tries to manipulate Ben to get what she wants, and as he’s fed up of being left out of Phil and Jay’s new venture, will he do something he’ll later regret? (I’d say it’s almost inevitable).

And elsewhere, Jane throws a fundraising event at The Vic which leads to an unexpected offer that may take her away from Walford forever…

Coronation Street

Becky grills Deirdre (not literally)…

Steve offers Becky another cheque for her half of Streetcars next week, courtesy of Deirdre. When Becky gets suspicious about the source of the money, she confronts Deirdre and demands answers – but Deirdre refuses to betray her daughter.

…and Danny gives Becky the evidence she needs

Later, Becky goes on a date with Danny and he spots Tracy – and recognises her from when she collapsed at the hotel, giving Becky the proof she needs. She enlists the help of Gail, who gives her access to the medical centre computer system to find Tracy’s records. But there’s a big surprise in store for Becky when Danny makes a shock proposal…

Let the hair-pulling and name-calling begin

Sally’s ongoing romance with Frank causes her more problems this week – first Kevin lays into her for ignoring Sophie’s problems and spending all her time with Frank, then Gail and Rita try to tell her to end the relationship, causing a huge row between the trio. Things get even more complicated when Frank gives Sophie driving lessons. Kevin order Sophie to stay away from him and the family rift grows ever deeper…

No, they’re not dancing. Owen and Faye face off

With Anna away next week, Faye does her best to play Owen up. He tries not to rise to the bait but when he discovers creosote on her jumper he confronts her about the dead fish. Yes, you did read that correctly. An angry Owen slaps Faye, leading Anna to throw him out. Apologising to Anna he admits he shouldn’t have lashed out at Faye. But can Anna forgive and forget?

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