From Emmerdale to Neighbours, things are heating up in soapland as another week promises dramatic twists and emotional turmoil.
In Emmerdale, Nate’s body is close to being uncovered, while John Sugden (played by Oliver Farnworth) faces the threat of revenge. With his wedding to Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) just around the corner, the paramedic scrambles to put a last-minute plan in motion.
Meanwhile, over on Coronation Street, Kit Green (Jacob Roberts) has unfinished business with his old acquaintance Mick Michaelis (Joe Layton) — but the question remains: how will he deal with the aftermath?
Over in EastEnders, Zack Hudson (James Farrar) is determined to get Barney (Lewis Bridgeman) out of the Mitchell chaos — but a sudden accident threatens to derail his plans.
Emmerdale Recap Rephrased (Next Week’s Drama):
As John prepares to marry Aaron, he’s plagued by nightmares of being caught for Nate’s murder. When Cain mentions that workers are searching the lake, John gets ready to flee the village. Aaron catches him in the act, but John blames his panic on pre-wedding jitters. Once Aaron leaves, John resumes his escape—only to turn back when he hears the dredging has been halted.
Just as he’s rethinking everything, Cathleen arrives with surprising news. Meanwhile, Belle, Chas, and Victoria step in to cover for the missing grooms.
Elsewhere, Joe’s relationship with Dawn hits a bump when a social worker visits due to a safeguarding concern. Realising he needs to bond with Clemmie, Joe steps up—but things spiral when Clemmie disappears on his watch. Billy suggests that Dawn and the kids should move out of Home Farm for their safety.
Ross takes Lewis on a kayaking trip with an ulterior motive—he swipes Lewis’ keys and sends Mackenzie to search his house. Mackenzie doesn’t find much until he checks the attic. However, Lewis gets a break-in alert and, through a connected app, traps Mackenzie inside. Lewis agrees to let him go, but only if Ross comes clean about what really happened to his mother, Emma.
Coronation Street Recap Rephrased (Next Week’s Drama):
Brody grows agitated after hearing a voicemail from his father, Mick, who insists he’s innocent and claims the police framed him. When Kit returns home, he finds Brody trashing the flat in a rage. Kit insists the evidence speaks for itself, prompting a heated confrontation. Things escalate just as Sarah and Bernie arrive, catching a glimpse of Brody fleeing with his hoodie pulled up. Later, Sarah is rocked by a revelation—Kit might be Brody’s father. What will she do with this information?
Meanwhile, Ronnie tries to smooth things over with Debbie after introducing her to his ex, Fiona. He reassures her they’re just friends, but Debbie acts unfazed. When she gets a phone call, she flips the situation by pretending she’s seeing someone new—sparking jealousy and leading to an argument involving newcomer Carl.
Elsewhere, Eileen tells George and Brian that the drugs found in Julie’s system were actually her own prescribed meds, not Julie’s. But when Brian makes a tactless remark, Eileen snaps and bans him from attending the funeral.
In prison, Mick suffers a brutal beating. Lou visits and is shocked by his injuries. Mick blames Kit for orchestrating the attack, issuing a chilling warning: unless Kit admits the truth, next time might be fatal.
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Zack begins putting his plan into action, asking Ravi for a loan to help him and Barney get away. But Ravi warns him to tread carefully—Nicola, who recently sought his help in covering up a body, is not someone to cross lightly. Concerned for Barney’s safety, Zack turns to Linda for advice. She urges him to go to the police.
Soon after, Nicola is arrested, leaving her stunned. Seeing how Harry reacts to her arrest, Zack decides it’s time to tell him the truth about Barney’s real parentage—hoping Harry will step up to help protect the boy.
But things grow increasingly tense once Nicola is released, and secrets begin to spill. Teddy tries to keep the peace, but chaos erupts when a car veers off the road and crashes into the lake.
Elsewhere, Avani faces cruel messages online after word spreads about her spending the night with Joel. Barney tries to console her, but she lashes out and storms off. Later, he finds her visibly upset in the playground and does his best to comfort her.
Meanwhile, Phil is confused when Nigel seems hurt that no one celebrated his birthday—even though he’d said he didn’t want a fuss. Phil chats with Yolande, Alfie, and Honey before deciding to confront Nigel directly about his feelings.
Hollyoaks Recap Rephrased (Next Week’s Drama):
Darren and Nancy grow increasingly worried about Frankie and pressure Rex for the truth. When a text reveals a crucial location, they make a critical mistake—placing their trust in the wrong police officer, which leads to even more trouble.
Meanwhile, DI Banks is preparing to flee the country with his wife. Before they go, he plans to destroy all the evidence and eliminate the workers. Sensing something is off, Diane secretly follows Allister to the manor, while the teens and Robbie fight to escape their captivity in the basement.
Elsewhere in the village, Ste and Leela wait anxiously for updates on Lucas’ surgery, and Mercedes reaches a major milestone as she finishes her chemotherapy treatment.
Neighbours Recap Rephrased (Next Week’s Drama):
Amanda’s worsening condition raises alarm among her family and friends, who urge her to get tested for dementia. But things take a troubling turn when she suddenly vanishes without a trace.
Elsewhere, Darcy narrowly dodges Karl’s suspicions, but Terese lets him know she’s keeping a close eye on him, leaving him feeling increasingly trapped.
Paul is blindsided by a startling revelation from Chelsea and braces for the fallout. Meanwhile, Andrew goes all in to unmask a catfish — but his risky move comes with serious consequences.
Home and Away Recap Rephrased (Next Week’s Drama):
Tensions mount as Harper and Tane get ready to tie the knot, while Cash closes in on Tane. But a shocking discovery threatens to derail everything.
Meanwhile, Eden confides in Kirby about wanting to rekindle her engagement with Cash — only to be hit with heartbreaking news that changes everything.
A heartfelt confession sparks conflict between Abigail and Mali, prompting Abigail to push him away and unintentionally interrupt Levi and Mackenzie’s peaceful evening.
Elsewhere, Theo finds himself on a dangerous path, but Sonny urges Remi to keep the police out of it.