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.
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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.
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.
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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.