Today’s storylines from the UK and Australian soaps….
Tuesday and the drama of the 30th anniversary of Hollyoaks continues…
Household hostage, business plans and a till thief
BBC One, 7.30pm, stream on iPlayer
Nigel reels from his actions.
After an odd text from Harry’s phone, Teddy shares his worries with Billy. Meanwhile, Okie is fuming at Harry and insists he calls Kojo to tell him to return to the handlers. When Harry refuses, Okie issues a threat…
Kat promises to help Zoe her find her so until she is left furious to discover Zoe has stolen money from the till.
Johnny’s ex-client, Tim, arrives for their meeting and immediately impresses Elaine.
As the topic of Johnny’s business comes up, Callum arrives who is surprised that Tim isn’t quite what he expected.
Sky high fallouts and frights
E4 at 7pm, stream on Channel 4
The fallout from Tony and Diane’s wedding day continues with guests left emotional.
At the hospital an ambulance brings in a resident in peril from the airfield. Yesterday we saw Grace shot by her own sister, brutal Clare – but she was in for a surprise when Jez turned up in her getaway plane.
Jack is running late to the wedding and rushes to get to the Dog.
In the aftermath of the wedding Tony is met with a huge shock as he is forced to make an impossible choice.
Diane has taken to boozing on ‘The Boat’ while Jez and Clare discovered the aircraft is running low on fuel – it having been hit with a bullet earlier and rupturing the tank.
It might not be on the scale of the 1993 Emmerdale Plane Crash but it is the first nod to Phil Redmond, creator of Hollyoaks, who plotted the Emmerdale air disaster three decades ago…
Accidents, anxiety, and a whole lot of awkward encounters
ITV1/STV, 7.30pm, stream on ITVX/STV Player or YouTube
It’s chaos on the country roads today when Joe Tate’s distracted driving takes a terrifying turn — he slams on the brakes after hitting someone… and his horror doubles when he realises it’s Jimmy King. To make matters worse, Caleb witnesses the entire accident unfold.
Under Caleb’s cold stare, Joe’s left with no choice but to call an ambulance. At the hospital, Nicola rushes to Jimmy’s bedside — and is floored to see Joe being questioned by police. Joe insists it was a tragic accident, but Nicola isn’t buying it for a second. Convinced he did it out of revenge, she vows to make her own statement.
Meanwhile, a panicked Joe heads straight to the depot to beg Caleb for help. But Caleb, revelling in the power shift, plays it cool — and cruel. The more Joe squirms, the more Caleb smirks. One thing’s certain: Caleb’s in control, and Joe knows it.
Over in the Dales’ emotional department, Robert is feeling the squeeze. Tensions skyrocket as encounters between Aaron and Kev pile on the pressure. After a grilling from Victoria, Robert finally caves — he’ll end things with Kev.
But guilt hits like a ton of bricks when Aaron, blissfully unaware of Robert’s secret affair, publicly announces their reunion in The Woolpack. The pub cheers — and Robert dies a little inside.
Elsewhere, Dylan’s thrilled when Paddy surprises him with a rally driving experience to celebrate passing his test. But joy soon turns to dread when he realises it clashes with a job from Ray — and Ray isn’t exactly the forgiving type. Torn between doing what’s right and keeping himself out of trouble, Dylan’s stuck at a crossroads.
At the surgery, things get tense when Claudette discovers Charles has been lying about his prostate check-ups. Furious and concerned in equal measure, she lays into him in front of the team — proving that even the village vicar isn’t safe from a mother’s wrath!
Crime cover up, new paths to follow and a bold plan
BBC One Scotland, 7 pm, across the UK on the iPlayer
Lenny reconnects with a guilt-ridden Mack and supports him to address his behaviour at the gender reveal party with Amber.
However, in prioritising Mack, Lenny puts a strain on his business ties with Harry, infuriating Alex.
As Drew continues his recovery, he tries to make amends with Dean which backfires on him. Plus, when Drew learns his past cost him a coaching job, Maggie and Caitlin help him to find a new path.
Elsewhere in Shieldinch, Chris’s attempts to win Kelly-Marie back are unsuccessful and, with Bob’s help, he conjures up a bold new plan for a grand gesture.
Meanwhile, as Gillian and Roisin contend with their guilty secret, Mikey’s true crime podcast tests their nerves.
Sour moods, deleted memories and moving on
1:45pm on 5, 6pm on 5STAR, streams on 5 / First-look next episode, 6:30pm on 5Star
Sonny takes a call from his parents – he’s being summoned to attend his brother’s graduation. Efforts to enlist Dana and even Remi fail, and he has to head off, explaining to Dana that his brother is the golden child, and he’s the embarrassment. It’s a cheesy goodbye between Sonny and Dana as he departs.
As Dana startles Harper, she catches her going through her dating app profile. Harper’s determined it will help her move on from Tane. Although Dana’s excited, Harper’s not convinced how to approach her matches, particularly when they ask about kids.
Dana argues that Archie’s a good filter, and Harper takes the plunge and replies to ‘Donny’, leading with honesty about her son. When Donny invites her to coffee, Dana steals her phone and suddenly Harper is about to meet the person she matched with in person… but is feeling far from ready for that…
Bree scolds Remi – she invited him here so she could be clear – he is no longer to contact her. If he does, she’ll take out an AVO against him. She explains there was only ever one other person who made her feel so small and helpless… her abusive ex. This cuts Remi deep.
He withdraws, insisting he’ll get out of her way. At home, he thanks Sonny and Eden for their support and is determined to focus on getting his life together now. Meanwhile, Levi tries to lift Bree, but she still ends up alone in her hospital bed, scrolling through her phone, deleting photos of her memories with Remi.
Justin and Marilyn each detect Alf’s sour mood and Marilyn knows it is about Cohen. Later when Justin comes across Alf fishing on the beach, he invites him up for a beer, encouraging him – at the end of the day, Alf and Roo turned that kid’s life around. He’s got to be proud of that.
Suspicions and second chances
7.30 am streams on Amazon Prime
Things are tense at No. 24 as Nicolette struggles to adjust to having Addison, the troubled foster teen, under her roof. Though she feels a fleeting maternal instinct, Nicolette’s protective streak quickly turns to paranoia when she starts digging into Addison’s past.
When Krista catches Nicolette doing some late-night sleuthing, she’s horrified to discover the truth — Addison’s mother is Shannon Rutherford, the same drug dealer whose recklessness landed Abby in hospital. The revelation rocks Nicolette, who becomes even more determined to get Addison out of her home — despite Paul and Jane’s pleas not to judge the girl by her mother’s mistakes.
But just as Nicolette starts to soften, Addison overhears her doubts. Heartbroken, the teen decides she’s leaving for good. By the time Nicolette realises how unfair she’s been — and that Addison deserves stability, not suspicion — it’s too late. A new foster placement is offered, and Addison decides to take it. As she packs up, Nicolette is left with a heavy heart… and a painful lesson about trust.
Elsewhere, Zac’s day is a rollercoaster of secrets and close calls. Still haunted by the past he left behind in Darwin, things take a turn when a hotel guest recognises him — and uses the information to score a free stay. Trying to bury the problem, Zac makes an even riskier move by hooking up with Wes, another hotel guest, adding yet another secret to his growing list.
But Elle isn’t fooled. She notices Zac’s jumpy behaviour and the strange excuses he keeps making. When she later catches him out in a lie — and spots him acting suspiciously again — her patience snaps. Elle’s had enough of the mystery man routine… she wants answers, and Zac might not be able to lie his way out this time.
Meanwhile, over on Ramsay Street, Susan’s maternal radar is pinging. She senses Colton is struggling — especially as he continues to dodge questions about Wendy’s accident. When she gently tries to help, he lashes out, only to later regret it when he sees Zac kissing Wes, leaving him even more confused and raw.
Eventually, Colton breaks down and apologises to Susan, revealing the real source of his pain: Wendy’s accident triggered memories of losing his own mother suddenly years ago. He explains how working in aged care is his way of making peace — trying to give others the compassion he couldn’t give his mum. Susan, moved by his honesty, finally understands his emotional intensity — and the pair forge a new bond built on empathy and trust.
