With a huge milestone on the cards and stunts galore, the soaps go large next week in an action-packed extravaganza of a week that will change the landscape of the genre forever!
EastEnders’ long-awaited 40th anniversary is finally upon us and it promises to be everything you could’ve hoped for and more.
With answers regarding who attacked Cindy Beale, the return of Grant Mitchell plus Denise Fox’s choice of man (which you will choose for her!), there is a lot going on in the Square as the signature pub The Queen Vic goes up in flames.
A week in Walford not to be missed.
And speaking of things not to be missed, Emmerdale lines up a dramatic week too as the residents of the village fight for their lives when two limos ends up in dangerous situations – with one teetering on an icy lake!
Coronation Street, meanwhile, sees Rob Donovan enact the next stage of his plot, putting Carla Connor in danger while Hollyoaks’ Diane Hutchinson makes a shocking discovery and Neighbours’ Jane Harris has some explaining to do!
For a sneak peek of all the unmissable drama to come, I’ve got you all the spoilers you could possibly need, so let’s get stuck in.
EastEnders
1. Phil’s state of mind is the subject of much concern, with Grant attempting to keep the mood light – but the Mitchells remain unaware of the depths of his despair as he makes a decision. Linda comes to believe that Phil is a danger to himself and raises the alarm with Nigel and Grant as they make a desperate bid to get to him in time. Phil believes there is no way out but can the trio convince him not to harm himself?
2. Billy and Honey’s nuptials get underway as final preparations are set in motion. But after so many false starts over the years, can the couple finally say ‘I do’?
3. Cindy rows with Ian over a revelation about Priya and, hellbent on exposing her attacker, she interrupts the wedding celebrations in the Vic to make an accusation and comes face-to-face with the person she believes to have wielded the shovel. But a dangerous event soon ensues when Cindy catches one of the suspects in a compromising position – and she points a gun at them, with a dangerous showdown ensuing.
4. Denise is more conflicted than ever as Jack and Ravi ramp up their efforts to prove why they’re the man she should be with.
Denise decides, you choose. How to vote
To access the vote, viewers must have a BBC Account. You can register for an account at BBC.co.uk/account, on or before February 19.
The vote will officially open at 8:30pm on Wednesday February 19 at BBC.co.uk/EastEnders. It will close at 7:10pm on Thursday February 20, so the result can be incorporated into the live episode, which will broadcast at 7:30pm from BBC Elstree Centre that very evening.
5. Reiss returns to Walford and terrifies Bianca – her worst nightmare having come true. A tense confrontation ensues as Bianca does her utmost to ensure Reiss pays for what he did. But will he do so?
6. Worlds collide as two dramatic showdowns trigger a shocking series of events as the Vic explodes!! The people trapped inside face a desperate fight to escape while Jack and the fellow residents of the Square try to save as many lives as they can. But not everyone will get out of the fiery pub alive.
7. The 40th anniversary week culminates in a special live episode as those trapped inside the Vic fight for their lives. Sonia, meanwhile, goes into labour and Denise makes her decision – as voted for by the public.
Coronation Street
8. Rob is concerned when Mandy informs him that she’s been suspended as someone has uncovered their relationship. Mandy comes up with a plan, telling Carla that Rob has taken a turn for the worse but when Carla wants proof, Mandy turns on her. A series of events ensue and Rob is left motionless at the bottom of a stairwell. Just what has happened? That is the question, and it’s one Kit intends to get to the bottom of!
9. Kevin undergoes his operation. Abi struggles and, finding the environment too much, she heads out for some air. Kev is disappointed when he wakes to find Abi nowhere to be seen while, outside, her struggles continue. Kevin later receives an update from the doctors.
10. Lou introduces Mick to Gemma and Chesney. Chesney and Mick return to find Gemma and Lou having a good time – that is, until Mick admits to breaking Lou’s dead nan’s vase causing a massive row!
11. David and Shona visit Max in prison and reveal that they’ve applied for him to be moved to a prison in Scotland to ensure his safety but Max isn’t convinced he’ll ever be safe.
12. Debbie invites Todd and Billy to a tea dance for singles. George berates Todd for dragging Billy along but Todd is distracted as he spots someone he recognises. It’s Julie Carp!
13. Daniel and Kit put pressure on Daisy to find out who the father of her baby is – but Daisy claims she’s still waiting to hear back.
Emmerdale
14. The aftermath of the previous week as Caleb is forced to swerve a truck while driving the boys in the limo. Charity, meanwhile, spots a disoriented Noah. Chaos ensues, with both limos crashing and the passengers inside disoriented. One of the vehicles end up stranded on a lake covered in ice.
15. The passengers inside the limo on the ice fear for their lives. One character isn’t breathing and, as panic sets in, the limo begins to creak on the frozen lake. Underneath, someone sinks towards a watery grave – that is, until a hand reaches in and pulls them out.
16. Noah narrowly avoids the oncoming limousine and finds himself in hospital. Joe arrives, concerned for his brother. The doctor suggests that he’s been spiked, with Noah subsequently suffering flashbacks.
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17. The villagers are left in shock after the devastating and harrowing events on the lake.
Welcome back Shortland Street!
After 15 long years, Shortland Street returns to UK screens with brand new episodes on Monday, February 17.
The much-loved soap, which follows the staff and patients of the eponymous hospital, is a national institution in New Zealand and is the country’s longest-running series, having run continuously since 1992.
STV Player, the same free streaming service which brought back Brookside and Red Rock, is the first ever service to offer brand new episodes of Shortland Street, in line with New Zealand broadcast.
The long-running serial was revamped for 2025, which means that this is pretty much the perfect opportunity for new viewers – or lapsed fans wanting to start watching again – to jump in.
Shortland Street arrives on STV Player from Monday February 17, with three episodes streaming every Monday.
Hollyoaks
18. Darren is left reeling when Frankie tells him that he slept with Kat, and he’s quick to assure her that he just passed out. Is he telling the truth? And if so, can he prove such a thing?
19. Dillon is taken aback when Rex informs him that his bag of money has gone missing. He offers to help look for it but Rex has other ideas, suggesting Dillon steal from the The Hutch – on what proves to be Lucas’ first day in the kitchen.
20. Arlo continues to taunt Ro and a fight ensues with Oscar, who is injured and left on the floor. Diane arrives home, horrified by the scene before her as Oscar is taken to hospital. Diane accuses Arlo of being responsible.
21. Ste tells Lucas that he’ll get him the laptop he wants if he does well on his first day at The Hutch.
Neighbours
22. With Susan and Karl away, Terese calls upon Roxy Willis to help her out. Roxy stages her long-awaited return to Ramsay Street and it doesn’t take long for her to clash with Holly, with the two getting off to quite a rocky start.
23. Jane continues to enjoy her romance with Clint, unaware that a kiss at the school was witnessed. Terese, meanwhile, remains frustrated over the theft of cleaning products at Eirini – and she wonders if Clint could be to blame. Jane begin to wonder the same thing but after successfully clearing her beau’s name, she is mortified when Jasmine reveals in front of Terese that she saw Jane kissing Clint on school property.
24. Krista and Leo enjoy a date at Yorokobi for Valentine’s Day but Fallon is determined to find out about how her sister feels towards Sebastian.
25. Cara receives a gift from Chelsea. It’s a necklace, with a letter attached asking her to stay away. Remi spots the necklace and is keen to know where it came from. Cara covers, claiming it was a gift for her.
EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One. Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV. Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7:30pm on ITV. Hollyoaks streams Mondays to Wednesdays on Channel 4 streaming and airs on E4 at 7pm. Neighbours streams Monday to Thursday from 7am on Amazon Prime.
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