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EASTENDERS
It’s going to be a fraught Christmas Day at the Vic, as Janine unexpectedly invites Shirley and Linda to join her and Mick for dinner.
Shirley repays her hospitality by throwing accusations at her, which Janine shrugs off. Scarlett knows exactly what her mum has been up to. Will she reveal the truth?
No matter what happens, it’s set to be Mick’s last day in Albert Square, but will he leave knowing what Janine is capable of? And will he make a bid to win Linda back?
Elsewhere, Jada drops a bombshell, and Alfie’s latest grand gesture involves dressing up as Santa and abseiling off the Mitchells’ roof in a bid to impress Kat and the boys. It’s less likely to win over Phil, who later makes a surprising discovery about Sam.
CORONATION STREET
Organising a secret wedding is always risky, especially in soapland. So it should come as no surprise to learn that Tyrone’s efforts to surprise Fiz look set to be ruined when she goes AWOL on Christmas morning. She heads off in search of a turkey, but her car breaks down. Will the nuptials go ahead as planned?
Daniel’s desire to propose to Daisy has also been scuppered, but Ken thinks he may be able to help his youngest son. The couple have a falling out and it’s up to Amy to help smooth things over. Tim worries Elaine is getting in too deep with Stephen, whose odd behaviour is also arousing Gail’s suspicions. But a twist of fate saves his neck – again.
EMMERDALE
Soap fans are getting a surprise present for Christmas - a new Dingle.
However, Cain isn’t particularly pleased when the newcomer, Caleb, visits him in prison on Christmas Day. When Caleb reveals how shocked he was to learn that their mother has only recently passed away, it becomes clear that they are brothers - and there’s a huge backstory. Will a flashback to 1991 provide some answers?
Meanwhile, Chas and Paddy agree to a Christmas ceasefire for Eve’s sake, but the atmosphere is still strained at the Woolpack. So, Chas visits her daughter’s grave, taking Faith’s firework with her, only to be approached by a stranger with some shocking news.
As Leyla tucks into a dinner for one, Liam struggles to eat all the food provided by his well-meaning neighbours.
HOLLYOAKS
Felix isn’t the only person who wants to know who started the fire at Price Slice - Goldie and John Paul launch an investigation, but fail to make much progress when it turns out the SD card is missing from the security cameras. In the absence of any evidence, Felix accuses Mason, but Goldie makes a shocking discovery...
Olivia’s big day is looming, but she feels upstaged when Prince becomes a hero thanks to a viral video. However, it could be the groom’s turn to feel hurt when his twin brother Hunter arrives for the wedding - and ends up sleeping with the bride.
POBOL Y CWM
As her Christmas plans fall apart, will Kelly regret turning to an old friend for comfort? A certain gift brings new tensions to the White family.
As theyshare their grief, there is hope that DJ and Sioned can understand each other once again.
Gaynor has had enough of Hywel’s laziness and is determined to take matters into her own hands.
Jinx’s unorthodox approach to the Mari Lwyd arrangements worries Sion.
S4C, 9pm
Mae’r canwr opera Wynne Evans yn gofyn i’r Gwesty am help wrth iddo chwilio am deulu gwaed rhywle yng Ngwlad Belg. Yr actores a pherfformwraig, Gillian Elisa, sydd yn diolch i rhywun arbennig am ei gymorth ar ol damwain difrifol, ac mae’r seren Broadway Mark Evans am aduno efo rhywun ddaru newid ei fywyd 20 mlynedd yn ôl.