Buckle up soap fans and prepare for a huge week across pretty much the entire genre, with unexpected twists, big stunts and lives on the line aplenty, as our new spoilers reveal.

EastEnders sees a disaster on the cards for the Mitchells, with multiple lives left in danger after the big secret about who Barney’s father is revealed.

The beloved BBC serial isn’t the only soap going large next week, with Hollyoaks set to conclude the child exploitation storyline in a huge way while Emmerdale sees John Sugden’s secrets on the verge of exposure on his big wedding day.

Coronation Street, meanwhile, sees the return of Jason Grimshaw and Neighbours lines up more tragedy for Jane Harris.

For a first look all the above – plus so much more! – allow us to take you through all the twists and turns the week ahead has to offer.

EastEnders

1. Zack puts his plan into action to take Barney, despite warnings from Ravi and Linda. After being convinced to go to the police, he’s overjoyed to see Nicola being arrested. Harry is similarly pleased – with Zack deciding to disclose everything to him. Bad move!

2. Harry races to tell his parents about Barney’s paternity – and Zack’s plan to flee – and Nicola denies everything. As an argument with Teddy escalates, Harry rushes off to stop Zack, bundling him into the boot of a car and driving off.

3. Nigel is sad that his birthday has gone unmarked, with Phil confused as he thought he didn’t want a fuss. Billy and Honey agree to take him to the cinema, but their trip is sidelined by a frantic Teddy who wants them to follow Harry.

4. Amid the chase, one car loses control and swerves off into an icy lake. The survivors scramble to rescue those trapped inside the vehicle, with the news soon reaching Walford. As Barney takes in the gravity of the situation, Vicki drops a bombshell.

5. Avani is distressed after word spreads about her sleeping with Joel online. Nicola offers some words of wisdom, and later, Avani plants a kiss on Barney.

Emmerdale

6. As John is tormented by nightmares of him being exposed for Nate’s murder, the lake is dredged. As he plans is escape on his wedding day, the killer is relieved when he’s told that the lake dredging operation has been called off. He returns home, looking forward to getting married.

7. John finds Cathleen waiting for him and he’s unnerved to hear of Aidan’s progress. This update spells trouble for the big day but, as his nightmares continue throughout the week, will he and Aaron make it down the aisle?

8. Ross grabs Lewis’ keys and gets Mack to steal the rest of his cannabis plants. Mack searches Lewis’ house with no luck but just as he goes to call Ross, he stumbles across a huge cannabis farm in the loft. Lewis, however, soon gets the upper hand.

9. Sarah’s fears are confirmed when the consultant reveals she has cervical cancer. Heartbroken, she confides in Jacob.

10. Dawn is taken aback when the social worker arrives, wanting to follow up on a safeguarding concern.

Coronation Street

11. Brody – believing his dad to be an innocent man – lashes out towards Kit. Bernie is left conflicted by the incident and gives the youngster an alibi, causing further tension with her estranged son. When Kit lets Brody off, he demands answers from Bernie as to why she lied.

12. Debbie’s upset when she meets Fiona, Ronnie’s old flame. Carl can see how upset his sister is and squares up to Ronnie, barring him from the hotel. Fiona then asks her ex to flog a stolen car for her – when he insists he isn’t interested, Carl hops in and wants to know more.

13. It’s the week of Julie’s funeral and emotions run high when Eileen bans Brian from the service. To make matters worse, George is contemplating his future with Eileen. A huge argument concerning Julie’s will breaks out, just as Jason arrives home from Thailand.

14. Lou is fired from the salon and heads to the pub to drown her sorrows. She bumps into Gary and apologises Mick’s violent outburst, telling him that her life has been plagued by his wrongdoings. Feeling sorry for her, Gary buys Lou a drink. How will Maria react?

15. Mick is attacked prior to his hearing. Kit is confident that he’ll be charged. On the court date, Lou is shocked by her husband’s injuries and even more so when he explains that Kit arranged the attack. Brody is delighted to hear that his ‘dad’ has pleaded not guilty, but Lou explains there could be a price to pay.

16. Carla, shocked after Lisa’s words last week, asks her if she really means what she said about their future. How will Lisa respond?

Hollyoaks

17. Armed with new information courtesy of Kat, Darren sets off to locate Frankie at Fernmere Hill. The reality of his daughter’s situation dawns on him as he makes it his mission to get her to safety.

18. Dillon, Vicky and Robbie have the same idea as they make a play for freedom, crossing paths with Darren and Frankie in the process. However, a group of DI Banks’ cronies arrive and a fight breaks out, with Darren and Robbie left in the firing line.

19. Lucas undergoes his brain surgery as a concerned Ste awaits news on his son. Nancy confronts him at the hospital about Rex’s actions. Things take a turn, with Ste told that Lucas had a bleed on the brain during the operation.

20. Darren and Robbie are being held captive in the back of a van at a scrapyard. It’s looking likely that they’re going to die. Rex finds them and offers them a lifeline, with Darren speaking to Nancy on the phone as he desperately tries to work out where he is. Will he and Robbie be found before it’s too late?

21. Mercedes completes her cancer treatment and rings the bell, receiving a round of applause.

Neighbours

22. Tragedy strikes for the Harris’ when Darcy meets with Amanda at the Dandenong Ranges. Jane panics when she can’t find her mother, and the police commence a search. Andrew later arrives with some horrific news – Amanda is dead.

23. Terese – still unaware that Paul isn’t Thomas’ father – comes to loggerheads with Chelsea once again. She realises how devoted he is to the child, but a letter from Jeffrey soon exposes the bombshell.

24. Andrew tracks down his catfisher – who proceeds to hold him hostage in his garage. Holly does her own investigations, and after finding her neighbour tied up, puts her self-defence moves into action to save the day!

25. Agnes gets a call from a publisher in Port Douglas who is interested in her manuscript. Max convinces her to head up there, but she’s unsure of how Harold will react. After some wise words from Susan, Agnes makes the journey – and is given the warmest of welcomes from Harold.