Coronation Street’s Ray takes revenge on Debbie, and more soap moments this week

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1. Coronation Street: Debbie and Kevin are in danger

(Friday at 7.30pm on ITV)

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Kevin and Debbie Webster in Coronation Street

After tricking Ray into believing that she’s going to help him flee to Turkey, Debbie tells his accountant Miles she has no intention of the sort – she’s actually plotting to put the businessman behind bars. But as Deb cracks on with her daring masterplan, danger is lurking when Mick arrives on the Street looking for Ray.

Fearing Debbie is at risk from the gangster, Abi decides to tell Kevin the truth – and reveals his sister murdered Ray in self-defence then dumped his body in the river. Abi might have bought Debbie’s tall tale, but Kevin isn’t so easily fooled. He insists it’s all nonsense and Ray must still be alive.

Kev is correct of course, and later Ray arrives at the Bistro disguised as a workman so he can listen in on Debbie’s latest meeting with Miles. Vengeful Ray doesn’t take well to the discovery that Debbie is planning to put him inside, so he responds by forcing her into the restaurant’s walk-in fridge.

Moments later, Kevin arrives on the scene and whacks Ray over the head with a frying pan, knocking him unconscious. But just as Kevin goes to rescue Debbie, the door of the chiller slams shut, leaving the siblings trapped inside.

2. Emmerdale: Gabby and Kim join forces against Dawn

(Tuesday at 7pm on ITV)

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Gabby Thomas in Emmerdale

United with Kim in their mission to drive Dawn out of Jamie’s life, cunning Gabby spies an opportunity for sabotage when Bear’s wallet is found in the HOP office. The cunning teen gets to work planting the wallet in her love rival’s handbag. She is satisfied when Jai catches Dawn red-handed and promptly fires her.

A quick scan of the CCTV footage confirms Kim’s suspicions over who the real thief was. She praises her protégée for showing ruthless ambition to get ahead, but warns Gabby that she has still got a lot to learn.

The following day, Gabby can barely contain her glee as she watches Dawn clear her desk, but the smug smile is wiped off both her and Kim’s faces when Jamie declares that he’s returning to the vets full time and has asked Dawn to be his receptionist.

Later, Kim runs into Dawn in the village and accuses her of using Jamie for his cash, something neither she or Will take kindly to. And meddling Mack can’t resist stirring the pot even further by telling Dawn that her dad is sleeping with the lady of the manor.

Fuming at being deceived, Dawn issues Will with an ultimatum – either he finishes with Kim, or he can find somewhere else to live.

3. EastEnders: Shirley’s on the rampage

(Wednesday at 8pm on BBC One)

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Shirley Carter and DI Arthurs in EastEnders

As Shirley continues her investigation into Tina’s sudden disappearance, she learns from Mick that Sharon was behind the attack on Ian at Christmas – and Phil helped her.

Gray tries to defuse the situation by promising that he’ll help find Tina, but Shirley is raging that Phil was prepared to let her sister take the rap for a crime she didn’t commit. She storms over to confront Phil and warns that she’ll personally destroy him if Tina doesn’t arrive home.

Next it’s Gray’s turn to be on the receiving end of Shirl’s legendary short fuse when she angrily demands to know why he has not been looking out for Tina. Letting rip, Shirley also accuses the lawyer of knowing Tina was innocent all along, and serves him up some harsh home truths.

The following day, the Carters are encouraged when DCI Arthurs informs them there has been a sighting of someone matching Tina’s description. Taking matters into her own hands, Shirley tells Gray she’s off out to look for Tina herself, leaving him fearing she’s edging closer to the truth.

4. Hollyoaks: Darren and Nancy reunite?

(Tuesday at 7pm on E4 and Wednesday at 6.30pm on Channel 4)

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Nancy Osborne in Hollyoaks

Mandy’s cover up of Ella’s crime is at risk of being exposed when Nancy realises Charlie is hiding something about the fateful night Jordan died. Determined to get to the truth, she approaches Ella for answers, but Mandy blocks her path.

Later, Nancy seizes a chance to get Ella on her own, which makes panicked Mand resort to drastic measures in order to protect her daughter’s secret. Nancy won’t let it lie though, and after confronting Mandy in The Hutch over her underhand antics, the teacher publicly lashes out at Sid for the heartache the County Lines drug drama has caused.

Appalled by her aggressive outburst, the villagers start turning against Nancy, and Courtney brands her a neglectful parent. Luckily Nancy still has a friend in Darren, who vows to support his former wife in her bid to clear Charlie’s name, much to Mandy’s horror.

Darren keeps to his word, escorting drunken Nancy home after she has a nasty run in with Grace, but with emotions running high, how will Darren react when Nancy makes a move on him?

5. Neighbours: Kidnap horror for Harlow

(Wednesday at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5)

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Harlow Robinson is kidnapped in Neighbours

Convinced that Kane wants him dead, Hendrix foolishly steals a gun to protect himself. Panic quickly sets in and he gives the firearm to Jay, who stashes it in the Kennedys’ pizza oven. But disaster strikes when the boys later retrieve the weapon and it goes off – firing a bullet straight into Shane’s leg.

The wounded barman is rushed to hospital, and after undergoing emergency surgery, is told he’ll pull through. There’s further distress for Shane and Dipi when Jay ‘fesses up to his involvement in the murky mess.

Hendrix is also forced to come clean to his loved ones, but doesn’t get any sympathy from Harlow, who’s disgusted by his reckless behaviour. Refusing to hear Hendrix out, Harlow storms off, unaware that she’s being followed by a van. Moments later, she’s bundled into the vehicle and driven away.

The alarm is raised when Harlow fails to return home. While Hendrix finds himself under attack from Paul, Yashvi arrests Kane on suspicion of kidnap. However, she may have got the wrong person when Kane vehemently denies having anything to do with Harlow’s disappearance. Who has taken her?

6. Emmerdale: Al seduces Charity

(Thursday at 7pm and 8pm on ITV)

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Al Chapman and Charity Dingle in Emmerdale

In an effort to make up for being a lousy mum, Charity offers to go on a run with Noah. But their bonding session ends badly when Noah is left doubled over in pain, and Charity asks Meena to check him over.

Convinced that he’ll fail his upcoming army medical because of his health problems, the lad asks cousin Samson to provide him with a urine sample he can pass off as his own. Later, Noah is forced to ‘fess up to Charity, but he’s devastated when she dobs him into the Army assessment centre.

Another furious row erupts, where Noah tells Charity he’d be better off without her, and she reacts by slapping her son round the face. In the aftermath, Charity fears she has gone too far.

Elsewhere, Al is under pressure from Kim to repay the money that Priya and Debbie stole from her accounts. An idea forms when he finds Charity drowning her sorrows, and he decides to exploit her vulnerable state.

Joining her for a drink, Al waits until Charity is drunk then manipulates her into revealing the full details of Debbie’s revenge plot against him.

Realising her slip up, Charity is consumed with self-loathing, but that doesn’t stop her inviting Al upstairs. He’s only too willing to follow, thinking that sleeping with her will be the ultimate payback on Debbie.

7. Coronation Street: Johnny’s health deteriorates

(Friday at 7.30pm on ITV)

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Johnny Connor in Coronation Street

When Johnny learns that fellow inmate Joe has died after an overdose, the news triggers traumatic memories of Aidan’s suicide. Back on the cobbles, Jenny is left feeling helpless as she worries about the effect Joe’s death could have on her husband’s mental health.

It seems Jenny’s fears are well-founded when Carla goes to visit her dad and he reveals not only has his eyesight deteriorated due to his worsening MS, but he has also been experiencing hallucinations of Aidan.

Although Carla agrees not to breathe a word to Jenny, she goes over Johnny’s head and makes a call to the prison doctor to share her concerns. Roy tries to reassure Carla that she has done the right thing, but Johnny doesn’t see it that way and he calls her from prison, revealing that he has been referred to a psychiatrist thanks to her interference.

On Carla’s insistence, Johnny finally agrees to be honest with Jenny about his frightening visions. But while she’s full of compassion for her sick spouse, it’s Carla who gets it the neck again as Jenny has a go at her for keeping things from her.

8. EastEnders: Kush and Whitney lock lips

(Friday at 8.10pm on BBC One)

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Whitney Dean and Kush Kazemi in EastEnders

Kush swaps the Fowlers’ for chez Cotton this week when he takes Dotty up on her offer of a spare room. Martin disappointed by his best bud’s decision to move out, but it’s welcome news for Whitney, who has grown close to Kush in recent weeks.

With neither of them having any plans for Valentine’s Day, Kush and Whit opt for night in together watching a film and stock up on snacks at the Minute Mart, where Bernie clocks their sizzling chemistry.

Later, as the new housemates settle down to start their movie and giggle about accidentally picking up a heart-shaped pizza, there’s a sudden power cut.

Whitney comes to the rescue with an armful of candles, and unable to deny their feelings, she and Kush move in for a kiss. Uh-oh, Gray’s not going to be pleased at this latest development.

9. Hollyoaks: Dr Ley turns deadly

(Monday at 7pm on E4 and Tuesday at 6.30pm on Channel 4)

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Hollyoaks, Dr Ley

Following Cleo’s failed attempt to free Toby from Dr Ley, Celeste heads to The Loft to try and put a stop to the psychiatrist’s twisted experiment. But that doesn’t work either as Dr Ley orders her out, claiming her presence is jeopardising Toby’s recovery.

After managing to sneak a photograph of the doc’s notes, Celeste does as she’s told and goes, leaving Toby to face more terror when Dr Ley suggests he undergoes a lie detector test.

As Toby fears he’ll be forced to confess to Lisa’s murder, Celeste and Cleo fill Felix in on what’s going on, and he decides to tackle the malevolent medic himself.

However, Dr Ley isn’t going to let her guinea pig go that easily and Toby finds himself in further peril when she plays her final card.

10. Home and Away: Colby fears for Bella

(Friday at 1.15pm and 6pm on Channel 5)

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Colby Thorne in Home and Away

As the prison give the green light for Colby to start having visitors, Taylor is first in line, hoping they can resolve their unfinished business so she can move on with Angelo. Coming face to face with her former lover, Taylor is shocked to find Colby nursing a cut lip, but he dismisses the injury and insists she needs to forget all about him.

Next to see the incarcerated cop is Bella, who has been struggling to cope in the wake of his dramatic downfall. Unable to get hold of Dean to accompany her, Bella goes to see her brother by herself and tries to put on a brave face by insisting things back home are fine.

Colby sees through Bella’s facade though, and is livid to learn Dean hasn’t been looking out for her in his absence. As he reels at his best mate’s behaviour, Bella begs Colby not to give up, insisting he must appeal his sentence.

We would encourage anyone who identifies with the topics raised in this article to reach out. Organisations who can offer support include Samaritans on 116 123 (www.samaritans.org) or Mind on 0300 123 3393 (www.mind.org.uk). Readers in the US are encouraged to visit mentalhealth.gov or the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

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