Another week brings drama aplenty in the land of soap.
Leanne Battersby’s (Jane Danson) confesses to Harvey (Will Mellor) that she’s the grass in Coronation Street and thus decides it’s time to leave the cobbles, forcing Nick Tilsley (Ben Price) to choose between the love of his life, or son Sam Blakeman (Jude Riordan).
EastEnders legend Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean), meanwhile, comes face to face with brother Zack Hudson (James Farrar) once again, but will they get along?
Emmerdale continue to deal with the fallout of this week’s epic barn explosion, while Hollyoaks’ Cleo McQueen (Nadine Mulkerrin) faces her abuser Pete Buchanan (Kai Owen).
Yes, next week in soapland is not one to be missed, and here’s all the highlights to come.
Leanne comes clean to Harvey Coronation Street
Ned, one of Harvey’s dealers, reveals he’s expecting a delivery and he’s using the flat to bag up drugs. Leanne, horrified, quizzes him, and later meets with DC Costello, filling him in on what Ned is up to. Harvey arrives, and sets off with Simon, much to Leanne’s dismay. He soon returns, however, revealing that someone has grassed. Left with little choice, Leanne admits it was her!
One to watch: Wednesday April 7 at 8:30pm on ITV.
Sharon comes face-to-face with brother Zack in EastEnders
Jean reminds Sharon to cherish her family, and with Sharon having told her about Zack, she admits that she overstepped the mark. Sharon’s interest is piqued, as a car pulls up outside, and Zack arrives! Sharon orders him to leave, but he refuses. He buys her breakfast, before swiping her keys, and heading to the flat to hunt through her bedroom: Gavin left them something in his will.
One to watch: Tuesday April 6 at 7:35pm on BBC One.
Charity makes amends in Emmerdale
Charity is desperate to make peace with Noah and Sarah, and she’s over the moon when Noah agrees to give her another chance. Sarah, however, well that’s a different story altogether! Noah attempts to assist, as he sets in motion a meeting between Charity and Sarah, but it ultimately backfires.
One to watch: Wednesday April 7 at 7pm on ITV.
Cleo faces her abuser Pete in Hollyoaks
Cleo is left fearing that abuser Pete will return to the village, but Celeste manages to put her mind at rest. Little does she know that Pete has, in fact, returned, and later he confronts Cleo in The Dog.
One to watch: Tuesday April 6 at 7pm on E4.
Nick is forced to choose between Sam and Leanne in Coronation Street
Nick, having learned everything, stops at the flat to find Leanne and Nick ready to leave. He tells Leanne he loves her, and together they can sort this out. Leanne disagrees. Nick, however, fills Sarah and David in on why Leanne has to move away, which forces him to choose between his soulmate and son Sam.
One to watch: Friday April 9 at 7:30pm on ITV.
Kat plays hard to get in EastEnders
Kat reiterates that she wants her fling with Phil to be kept private, but when she later overhears him booking a romantic holiday, she’s delighted! Phil knows full well that she likes him, but once again, she decides to play hard to get.
One to watch: Thursday April 8 at 7:35pm on BBC One.
Bob asks Wendy about their future in Emmerdale
Bob reveals that he and Wendy have yet to actually have sex, and Dan encourages him to make a move. He ultimately does so, but doesn’t get the reaction he was hoping for! Bob grows incredibly jealous when Wendy and Dan begin chatting, and soon enough he questions Wendy on the future of their relationship — but has he scuppered everything?
One to watch: Monday April 5 at 7pm on ITV.
Luke opens up to Ollie in Hollyoaks
Luke is heartbroken over the state of his relationship with Ollie, and as the young lad’s 18th birthday arrives, he sets off to find his son. He ultimately locates him in a disused garden centre, and resolves to stay with him until he trusts himself enough to return home. Luke, desperate to help Ollie, relives his rape trauma, and relays his fears about his dementia.
One to watch: Tuesday April 6 at 7pm on E4.
Tyrone makes a shocking admission in Coronation Street
Tyrone is shocked to find an Immigration Enforcement van outside Alina’s. Alina confirms someone shopped her for tax evasion, which leaves Ty with little choice but to question if Fiz is responsible. Fiz, fuming, demands to know how Ty feels about Alina, forcing him to admit that he’s in love with her.
One to watch: Monday April 5 at 8:30pm on ITV.
Gray hits the bottle in EastEnders
Gray takes to the booze as Chantelle’s birthday arrives. Karen, Bernie and Mitch await the solicitor’s arrival at Walford East, but he ultimately texts Karen, claiming that he’s held up at work, all the while downing whiskey in The Queen Vic.
One to watch: Friday April 9 at 8:35pm on BBC One.
Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on ITV. EastEnders airs Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday on BBC One. Emmerdale airs Monday-Friday on ITV. Hollyoaks airs Monday-Friday on E4.
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