Soaps

The walls close in on Mercedes as she races to get the money for her blackmailer. Dillon and Rex try to support Ste as he struggles with his emotions

Ray is relieved, Ruby has a brainwave and Sarah is pleased to enlist Belle's assistance

Police descend on the street following a report of a domestic incident, as the latest developments in Todd and Theo's increasingly disturbing relationship are caught on camera

Donny and Misbah's relationship is on the rocks, Frankie receives a threatening letter, and Mercedes wants to turn over a new leaf with her boyfriend Warren

Mary is suspicious, while Rhona plays a risky game and Lydia is feeling guilty.

George quizzes Todd and Theo about their row, Brody gets in the way of Will and Megan, and Dee-Dee drops a bombshell as the Baileys toast her new job

Christmas festivities are in full swing in the village, as Warren and Mercedes look forward to the future and Frankie confides in Dodger

Ray's worlds collide, while Rhona is deeply worried and Charles thinks he is helping

Moira is absolutely furious, while Ray is alarmed and Vanessa has some questions for Charity

Moira is feeling uneasy, while Charity makes excuses and Ruby has a change of luck

Will celebrates his 16th birthday in a hotel room with Megan, Sally clashes with Joanie over a schedule conflict, and Carl panics that Abi might see an incriminating message

Jack is suited and booted with a special mission to make Christmas day extra special. Nancy and Darren having put the year's pains behind them are hopeful

Lydia makes an admission, while someone makes a proposal and Ray dares to dream

Debbie is a no-show at her hen party, Becky grows alarmed at news of Costello's condition improving, and Eva confides in Adam her guilt for deceiving Ben

There is Christmas magic at the McQueens', but for Mercedes, the sparkle has faded. Warren turns up in full Santa costume to help spread festive cheer

Kim has no choice, while Joe is delighted and Pollard and Jacob discuss the following day's party

Kim spurns Joe's attempt at a reconciliation, while there is bad news for April and a dangerous situation arises

Becky invites Lisa to revive their marriage, Maggie uncovers Eva and Adam's secret, Theo's Christmas plans surprise Todd, and James threatens to reveal Carl's betrayal to Abi

It is Christmas morning and the villagers gather for mulled wine, while Kim prepares to be alone and Charity is worried that Vanessa might spill the beans

Secret Santa Maggie ensures the Driscolls do not have themselves a merry little Christmas, and Lisa receives a troubling update from Roy

Marlon feels uneasy, while someone has a big decision to make and Jacob is not happy

As the residents reel from the events of Christmas Day, Evelyn finds someone unconscious in the ginnel after being attacked, and Theo's treat presents Todd with an awkward dilemma