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Struggling to keep track of the constant stream of soap spoilers? Fear not, as every Monday Digital Spy picks out the biggest and best storylines hitting your screens in the week ahead.
1. Coronation Street: Hashim orders Zeedan to torch Speed Daal
(Friday at 7.30pm on ITV)
Having witnessed a tense exchange between Zeedan and Hashim, suspicious Ryan wants to know what's going on. Zeedan tries to play it down, but is thrown into panic when he opens up the back of his van to discover Hashim's dosh has vanished.
Later, Ryan shows up at No 6 with the bag of cash and forces Zeedan to admit he has been laundering money for his former father-in-law. As Zeedan refuses to go to the police, Ryan feels he has no other option but to let Alya know what her little brother has been up to. Enraged, she rails at Zeedan over the illegal operation and accuses him of destroying everything their family has worked so hard for.
Consumed with guilt, Zeedan joins forces with Ryan and try and figure out a way to get rid of the money and get Hashim off his case. However, things go from bad to worse when Elaine calls Alya to say she wants to sell her share in the business.
Needing the funds to buy her out, Zeedan hatches a plan and secures a pitch for the food van at the Christmas market. But then disaster strikes when he discovers the vehicle has been stolen, with the stash of dirty cash still inside.
As news of the theft reaches Hashim, he demands his money back and tells Zeedan if the only way is to burn down Speed Daal and claim on the insurance, then so be it.
Sickened, Zeedan refuses, but then Hashim ups the ante by threatening to torch Yasmeen's house instead. Soon Speed Daal is ablaze, and Zeedan is horrified to realise someone is trapped inside the burning building.
2. Emmerdale: Liv fears she killed Ben
(Monday at 7pm on ITV)
The village is in a state of shock in the aftermath of Ben's brutal death, and Meena seems to have got away with murder yet again. As a police investigation is launched, devastated Aaron pleads with the authorities to tell him it was all just a tragic accident.
Elsewhere, Liv is wracked with guilt over her last violent encounter with Ben, fearing his death was her fault. The cops inform Aaron's sister she'll need to make a statement, which panics Lydia as she's aware of her troubling encounter with the teen.
While Lydia struggles with her secret, back at Mill Cottage, Aaron has got it into his head that Ben's alcoholic dad must be the guilty culprit. However, that theory is quickly dismissed when he learns Warren has a rock solid alibi for the time of his son's demise.
Devastated, Aaron's grief comes flooding out, and seeing her sibling in such distress only heightens Liv's guilt. Emmerdale has confirmed Liv will end up in prison after being wrongly charged with Ben's murder, leaving Aaron with the heart-wrenching decision of whether to turn his back on her for good.
3. EastEnders: Aaron manipulates Tiffany
(Thursday at 7.30pm on BBC One)
At first appearances, Aaron seemed just your average cheeky chappy, but a sinister side is slowly beginning to emerge. Ahead of Harvey's date with Jean, Aaron plays a mean trick on his dad by spiking his beer with vodka, which results in him becoming drunk when he's with Jean.
Having messed things up for his old man, Aaron's in the Vic with Tiffany when he overhears Dana and Bobby talking about the mosque fundraiser. Consumed with anger over the pair's conversation, Aaron starts mouthing off about the supposed "woke brigade" cancelling the nativity. In reality, it has been cancelled to help the school children catch up with work they missed during COVID.
His hate-filled rant is overheard by Keegan, who lays into Tiffany for listening to Aaron's rubbish. However, naive Tiff can't see what's the big deal and shares Aaron's petition on social media, leading to very serious consequences.
In the aftermath of a tragic event, Tiffany is left feeling hurt and fragile. Using her vulnerable state to his advantage, devious Aaron apologises for his previous outburst and invites Tiffany out for lunch. She accepts his offer and before heading out she signs her divorce papers, leaving Aaron quietly victorious.
4. Hollyoaks: The race is on to find Darren
(Monday at 7pm on E4 and Tuesday at 6.30pm on Channel 4)
As Darren's hostage ordeal at the hands of creepy Ethan continues, his loved ones are starting to lose hope of ever seeing him again. But there could be light at the end of the tunnel when Ste's cleaning company lands a contract at the same hotel Darren is being held against his will.
Alerted by his phone app that Darren may be at the hotel, Luke decides to follow Ste, Sienna and Leela there in the hope of finding his best mate. Once inside, Luke frantically starts searching, while Ste and co get to work cleaning all the rooms, unaware Darren is nearby trying to make a break for it. Will the two parties collide?
Luke's obsession with finding Darren soon starts to cause upset for Nancy and Cindy, and as tensions build, he breaks down, bewildered over why he's hurting the people he loves most.
After spending a night stuck out in the freezing cold, Luke is admitted to hospital with mild hypothermia.
Elsewhere, the nightmare is deepening for Darren when Ethan's accomplice, Maya, reveals herself, and together the pair take the next step in their evil plan to silence their prisoner for good.
5. Neighbours: Paul declares war on Glen
(Wednesday at 1pm and 6pm on Channel 5)
Having clocked that Terese isn't wearing her wedding ring, Paul confronts her and is gutted when she admits she lost it while on the beach in Queensland. However, what neither of them realises is Glen found the item of jewellery and has secretly kept hold of it.
Although initially fearing Terese's lost ring is a bad omen, Paul decides to surprise her with another one, only for things to backfire terribly on him. Despite his faux pas, Paul is overjoyed when Terese accepts his gift, but when news reaches Glen, he's less than pleased.
Determined to keep the couple apart, he manages to convince Terese the gesture is just another one of Paul's manipulations. As she reaches a decision, Paul learns Glen was behind it and is deeply wounded to realise the long-standing feud between them is very much unresolved.
The siblings' rivalry reignites and Paul's on the warpath when he learns the real reason Glen decided to come to Erinsborough. Leo and David try to calm their dad's temper and urge him to have a proper conversation with Glen before doing anything he may regret. They'll be lucky if their hot-headed father listens to reason.
6. Emmerdale: Dawn and Billy reunite
(Tuesday at 7pm on ITV)
The police presence in the village leads Dawn's guilt over Malone's murder to resurface, and Billy is on hand to offer her comfort. In a state of distress, she insists she's a monster for killing the corrupt copper, but Billy jumps to his ex's defence and delivers an impassioned speech.
Touched by his kindness and with her feelings for him renewed, Dawn moves in for a kiss. Billy reciprocates her advances, before suddenly pulling away, leaving Dawn feeling completely mortified.
The following day, Dawn is unable to shake off her humiliation and avoids Billy's calls, leading him to turn up at Woodbine, declaring she needs to hear what he has got to say.
Billy pours his heart out, admitting he wants to rekindle their romance, but tells Dawn he needs assurance from her that she feels the same given their messy past. How will she respond, and if she does give Billy another go, how is Meena going to react to losing the object of her affections?
7. Coronation Street: Curtis is confronted by his past
(Wednesday at 7.30pm on ITV)
Emma is excited to start wedding planning this week, but Curtis tells her that he wants to keep costs to a minimum because of his expensive hospital treatment. But help is on hand from Steve, who offers to pay for his daughter to have the day of her dreams.
Emma's over the moon and reveals she's planning to surprise Curtis by secretly inviting his family to the nuptials. That turns out not to be a good idea, and when her fiancé finds out she has been in contact with his estranged relatives, he's fuming.
Later, following a hospital appointment with his consultant, Curtis returns home to the cobbles to find his dad, Neville waiting for him. He quickly covers making out the newcomer is his stepdad, and although devastated to realise Curtis has made Emma believe he's dead, Neville goes along with the lie.
The mystery of Curtis's deception deepens when he angrily rejects Emma's offer to contact his mum and let her know about his illness. What is he hiding?
8. EastEnders: Jada does a runner with Alyssa
(Monday at 8pm on BBC One)
Wanting to provide the best for little Alyssa, Sharon has her eye on Ruby's gaff as a potential new family home. Zack's concerned she's getting ahead of herself and after learning Sharon has given Jada cash for a shopping spree, he urges her to give the teen another chance.
Sharon refuses to change her stance and ploughs on with her plans, but when Jada returns, Zack makes a foolish comment that leaves the young mum worried.
Later, Jada looks over the legal documents drawn up regarding Alyssa's future and agrees to the terms of the contract, making Sharon realise she may have got her all wrong. But as Sharon leaves the room to prepare dinner, Jada takes her daughter and flees.
The pair's disappearance leaves Zack consumed with guilt as he fears it's all his fault. But as he tries to secretly fix his mistake, Sharon embarks on a mission to bring Jada and Alyssa back to the Square.
9. Hollyoaks: More bad news for the Maaliks
(Thursday at 7pm on E4 and Friday at 6.30pm on Channel 4)
Misbah gets a shock when she discovers the police have received a confession letter from Ali, admitting responsibility for her rape. Not realising the evidence has been forged by Shaq and Verity, the doctor feels a sense of relief that Ali seems genuinely remorseful for what he did to her.
But Misbah's hopes of securing a conviction against Ali are shattered when she finds out the letter is a fake. With Misbah's upcoming trial thrown into jeopardy, the Maaliks are desperate to find a solution to the problem. And with emotions running high, one of the clan decides to seek justice using their fists...
If you've been affected by the issues raised in this story, you can access more information from Rape Crisis England and Wales, that work towards the elimination of all forms of sexual violence and sexual misconduct, on their website or by calling the National Rape Crisis Helpline on 0808 802 9999. Rape Crisis Scotland’s helpline number is 08088 01 03 02.
Readers in the US are encouraged to contact RAINN, or the National Sexual Assault Hotline on 800-656-4673.
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