Soap Guide: w/c Saturday, May 20
Our guide to all the soap action, week beginning Saturday, May 20
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Your support makes all the difference.Ben Won’t Give UpEastEnders (BBC1)The residents of Walford rally round to support Lola as she returns from hospital. Sonia encourages Jay to get in touch with Reverend Mills, whose words prove to be a great comfort, while Denise and Kim help to arrange a ladies’ day party.However, Ben takes a different approach as he lashes out at his family for just accepting Lola’s prognosis without a fight. After some words of wisdom from Phil, Ben apologises for his behaviour – but he also arranges a meeting with Dr Washington to discuss a possible treatment option available in America.Stacey decides to tackle Lily’s bullying problem by going to the school to speak to the headteacher, but she risks making things worse when some of the pupils recognise her from her cam work. How will the Slaters react when a horrified Lily informs them what her mum has been up to?Ravi tries to befriend Felix and Finlay as part of his plan to win back Chelsea, tensions rise at the Vic’s pub quiz, and Freddie is reluctant to follow up on his ADHD referral.
Prescription for TerrorCoronation Street (ITV)Health matters dominate proceedings for two residents this week. Roy continues to struggle with chest pains, and when he collapses while out walking Freddie, Evelyn realises he needs emergency care.Paul, meanwhile, is disappointed when staff at the MND clinic refuse to prescribe the supposed wonder drug he’s been reading about online. To make matters worse, he develops an issue with his right foot which may prevent him from walking Gemma down the aisle. He also has a date in court to deal with – an increasingly concerned Billy follows him there, determined to find out what’s going on.Faye breaks Craig and Tim’s hearts by deciding that her future doesn’t lie in Weatherfield with them, but in Slough with Miley and Jackson. Sally decides they should find a hobby to help fill the gap Faye leaves behind.Plus, Daisy worries about Justin’s trial, Brian’s cousin makes a big impression and Hope wrecks Eliza’s birthday surprise.
Crimes of PassionEmmerdale (ITV)Liam tells Wendy that the murder-mystery convention is now just an online event, but she thinks that’s no reason they still can’t make the most of it with champagne, fancy dress and dancing. However, when ‘Anna Le Monde’ wins an award for Best New Writer, the mood turns passionate.Meanwhile, Bernice makes a drunken pass at Bob after he admits he’s always thought she was beautiful, but he resists her advances. Would he have given into temptation if he knew what Wendy was getting up to?Tom discovers just what a den of criminals Emmerdale really is when he learns that not only did his dad murder his grandfather, but Belle played a part in Gemma’s death. Jimmy worries these revelations have scuppered his chances of bonding with his nephew, but it’s Angel who needs his attention after she’s injured in a car crash between Nicola and Moira.Gabby wants Nicky to break their vow of celibacy before the wedding, Manpreet fails to make a good impress on Charles’s mum, and Ryan is shocked to see Gail in the village.
Troubled YouthHollyoaks (Channel 4)Charlie is in debt to his dealer, but Taz comes up with a way the teen can pay him back – by trashing the youth centre and stealing its new games consoles.A scared Charlie manages to sneak in and out undetected, but Jack and Darren are later shocked to find the stolen goods in his school bag.Thanks to Mercedes’ efforts, Felix goes ahead with the centre’s grand opening anyway, but DeMarcus worries when he sees his dad scaring off Taz.DeMarcus says he doesn’t believe in making threats, while Felix admits he wishes his son was better at standing up for himself. So, how will DeMarcus handle the situation when he and Vicky are later surrounded by Taz and his mates?Elsewhere, Cindy joins Dave for a BBQ, but when the talk turns to the cost of living and bank robberies, will she be tempted to share her own plans?Donna-Marie bears the brunt of James’ worries about Juliet, Dillon has an awkward reunion with his mum, and Sienna spots a familiar face in the village.
A Fright, Some Love and a Little UnderstandingHome and Away (C5)Xander’s shift ends in terror when the ambulance is raided by thugs looking for drugs. He’s badly injured, while his partner dies at the scene. Rose thinks she can best serve her brother by bringing the culprits to justice, something that doesn’t sit well with Mali, who thinks her place should be at Xander’s side. He’s so upset by her actions that he rethinks their entire relationship.Eden realises that Cash believes he proposed to her while drunk at Tane and Felicity’s wedding, so decides to tease him. However, her prank backfires when it becomes clear he doesn’t want to tie the knot, making her think he doesn’t take her seriously enough. The newlyweds, meanwhile, return from their honeymoon, with Felicity doubting they can keep the magic going forever.Theo tries to help Leah and Ava deal with the fact that Justin may go to jail, and Marilyn finds a get-rich-quick scheme so she can help John pay for Jett’s wedding.