Soaps

A confused Laurel sits opposite Celia around a table with glasses of orange juice on it in Emmerdale

5 Emmerdale spoilers: Celia Daniels brainwashes Laurel Thomas as fury erupts with Moira Dingle

Linda Carter sits with her arms crossed and a grumpy expression in a bright pink coat in EastEnders

6 EastEnders spoilers: Linda Carter and Max Branning stage explosive returns as Zoe Slater is trapped in a blaze

Nigel Bates - wearing a suit - sits beside Pat Evans - wearing a bright pink blazer - in The Queen Vic in EastEnders. There are glasses, cigarettes, a lighter and an ashtray on the table in front of them.

EastEnders advance Christmas spoilers confirm police swarm Albert Square – and reveal Nigel's special episode date

Kim looks angrily at Howie in EastEnders

EastEnders airs devastating Kim Fox scenes as Howie Danes bombshell implodes in BBC iPlayer release

Sue Devaney as Debbie Webster in Coronation Street, looking shocked.

Coronation Street writer reveals how much longer Debbie Webster will remain on the ITV soap amid tragic dementia story

EastEnders 2025 Christmas schedule confirmed by BBC - including festive episode timings

Coronation Street 2025 Christmas schedules confirmed by ITV - including extended festive episode

Emmerdale 2025 Christmas schedules confirmed by ITV - including extended festive episode

Zoe and Anthony dressed in black and beige coats look upwards in a group of people towards the Christmas lights in EastEnders

EastEnders reveals Anthony Trueman's disturbing secret as Zoe Slater falls into his trap in BBC iPlayer release

Coronation Street and Emmerdale crossover special releases explosive first-look trailer

Anthony - wearing a blue suit - looks down on Howie - in a purple suit - in EastEnders

EastEnders' Anthony Trueman makes shocking realisation about thieving Howie Danes in BBC iPlayer release

Paul Bradley as Nigel Bates turns to his right while seated in Kathy's Cafe in EastEnders.

EastEnders star reveals return of third iconic '90s character for Nigel Bates's special episode

The cast of Neighbours on Ramsay Street

Neighbours icon will be missing from final ever episodes, boss confirms

Jake Wood poses in a navy suit as Max Branning against a grey background in a promo photo for EastEnders.

EastEnders star confirms Max Branning return date and teases "jam-packed" flashforward episode

Maggie Driscoll stands alone in the Rovers back room wearing a golden, sparkly blazer in Coronation Street

7 Coronation Street spoilers: Maggie Driscoll's dark past explored in special flashback episode

Vicky, Frankie and Dillon stand behind a hooded Lucas in the park in Hollyoaks

4 Hollyoaks spoilers: Lucas Hay's behaviour spirals as Frankie Osborne receives messages from beyond the grave

Kim Tate lies unconscious wearing a blue padded coat in a field in Emmerdale

5 Emmerdale spoilers: Kim Tate accepts death as Jason Donovan arrives in the village

Teddy Mitchell sits in court in a blue suit in EastEnders

5 EastEnders spoilers: Teddy Mitchell receives verdict in murder trial as Sam stands accused of being Zoe's tormentor

Kim Medcalf stands outside Walford East tube station as Sam Mitchell in a promo photo for EastEnders.

EastEnders confirms cancer diagnosis story for Sam Mitchell as actress Kim Medcalf returns for "important" storyline

Emmerdale airs double exit from the village for iconic couple in early ITVX release

Iconic Neighbours wedding crowned the soap's greatest ever moment ahead of final episode.

Major Emmerdale character leaves after sword attack and holding three villagers hostage – but will they be back?

Pauline McLynn, Aaron McCusker and Catherine Tyldesley as Maggie, Ben and Eva in Coronation Street outside the Rovers

Coronation Street cast: who is leaving, returning to and joining the soap?

Geraldine Spellman looking stern in Coronation Street.

Lynne Verrall, Coronation Street actress and stage star, dies aged 76

Lauren Beale clutches her chest in disbelief while staring at her laptop in EastEnders

EastEnders' Lauren Beale makes guilt-ridden confession after stealing charity money in BBC iPlayer release

EastEnders legend Ross Kemp reveals "alternate reality" after overnight Grant Mitchell fame – and the advice his dad gave him

Linda Carter wearing a flowery blazer and pink blouse against a white background in EastEnders

EastEnders confirms return date for Linda Carter – and teases unexpected ally amid fire drama

Zoe Slater frowns in the Queen Vic in EastEnders

EastEnders airs shock passion for Zoe Slater following intriguing tormenter twist in BBC iPlayer release

EastEnders director reveals "eye-opening" experience crafting special Nigel Bates episode – and his incredible resilience to land the job

Diane, Tony, Ant, Ro and Dee-Dee Hutchinson with Mercedes McQueen, Frankie Osborne and Gemma Johnson in front of a wintery Dog in the Pond in Hollyoaks

Hollyoaks 2025 winter preview: Major death revealed as Diane Hutchinson and Gemma Johnson plot to bring down Mercedes McQueen