Coronation Street's Stephen caught out, EastEnders exit for Mick, Emmerdale Christmas kiss and more soap spoilers

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Struggling to keep track of the constant stream of soap spoilers? Fear not, as every Sunday Digital Spy picks out the biggest and best storylines hitting your screens in the week ahead.

1. Coronation Street: Stephen panics over Teddy's discoveries

(Thursday at 8pm and Friday at 7.30pm on ITV1)

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Stephen's web of deception is unravelling fast, as his family suspect he has been stringing Elaine along and lying about his wealth. With time running out, Stephen tries to pressurise Elaine into investing into Sarah's business venture, but his plan is thwarted when her house sale falls through.

The next day, Stephen dares to hope his luck is changing when Adam explains that Six Fellas have agreed to settle out of court, but then hears Teddy is back in Weatherfield with new information about Leo.

Later, Stephen confronts Teddy, who reveals that Leo never arrived in Canada, the texts he sent came from the cobbles and he intends to break the news to Jenny. Stephen sees that his desperate cover stories are finally about to be exposed.

Unfortunately, as Teddy crosses the street, he's hit by an oncoming van. Nick witnesses the terrible accident, as Jenny rushes to unconscious Teddy's aid. Will he survive?

2. Emmerdale: Caleb arrives in the Dales

(Christmas Day at 6pm on ITV1)

Cain's past returns to haunt him this Christmas with the arrival of his long-lost brother, Caleb. As the pair come face-to-face in the prison, Caleb is stunned to hear about Faith's recent death, having been told by Cain she passed away 30 years ago.

Appalled by his brother's deception, Caleb vents at being robbed of the chance to get to know his family, but Cain is unrepentant and warns him to stay away.

Back in the village, Chas is having a miserable time as Belle and Mandy make her feel unwelcome, and she arrives at The Woolpack to find Paddy and Eve enjoying the festivities with Marlon.

Despite her and Paddy trying to keep things civil for their daughter's sake, it all becomes too much and Chas heads to Grace's grave with Faith's firework.

After reading out the card from her late mum, Chas lets off the firework, just as a stranger approaches with news that shocks her to the core.

The following day, as Cain prepares to face Moira in the prison, a flashback to 1991 reveals his backstory with Caleb.

3. EastEnders: Mick's explosive exit

(Christmas Day at 9.25pm on BBC One)

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As Christmas Day dawns in Albert Square, Shirley is determined to find the missing piece of the puzzle to bring Janine down. Her and Linda head to The Vic, but just as they're making their peace with Mick, Janine sees Jada arrive.

Knowing one word from the teen would expose her crimes, Janine invites Linda and Shirley to Christmas lunch, intent on keeping them away from Jada. However, it may be too late when Jada drops a major bombshell on Sharon, and she vows to take action.

Later, at the Christmas dinner table, tempers flare as Janine continues to deny Shirley's accusations, but Scarlett's arrival seals her fate. Soon all hell breaks loose in The Vic, as secrets and lies are exposed and devastated Mick is forced to face a harsh reality about his life.

In panic, Janine flees the Square, but Mick is determined not to let her get away, and with Linda in tow, jumps in the car and follows. What happens next remains to be seen, but only one thing is certain – Christmas Day is Mick's last in Walford.

4. Hollyoaks: Bobby's reign of terror comes to an end

(Wednesday at 6pm and Thursday at 5.30pm on Channel 4)

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Felix is a man on a mission as he vows to find out who was responsible for the fire that nearly claimed DeMarcus's life. Goldie and John Paul decide to help by launching their own investigation, but hit a dead end when they discover the SD card has been removed from the shop security cameras.

Frustrated, Felix jumps to the wrong conclusion and accuses Mason of being the arsonist, but it's not long before Goldie discovers Bobby was to blame and is left with a huge decision to make.

As the terrible truth dawns on Mercedes, she flees the village with Bobby, but the police aren't far behind. Later, there's heartbreak in store for mother and son as the manhunt comes to a head, and Bobby makes a sacrifice of his own.

5. Emmerdale: Liam and Bernice kiss

(Christmas Day at 6pm on ITV1)

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Liam's a man in demand this festive season as he receives numerous invites for Christmas dinner. After enjoying a full plate of food at the Dingles', the local doc arrives at Holdgate to find a table piled high with Yuletide eats.

Following the grand feast at Rishi's, Liam returns to Bernice's where he's greeted with yet another helping of turkey and trimmings. While miserable Leyla tucks into a Christmas meal for one over at Tug Ghyll, Liam and Bernice share a charged moment, leading to a kiss between the exes.

Later, Bernice snaps at Nicola when she makes a joke of her menopause, but soon realises she's struggling with symptoms and agrees to get help. This sparks an idea in Bernice's mind, as she decides it's time the conversation around menopause had a makeover.

6. Coronation Street: Wedding day drama for Tyrone and Fiz

(Christmas Day at 7pm on ITV1)

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Fiz is left disappointed to only receive a box of chocolates and a keyring from Tyrone for Christmas, unaware he's secretly planning a wedding. With Hope and Ruby in on the romantic surprise, Ty and the girls come down the stairs in their wedding outfits, to find a note from Fiz saying she has gone out to buy a turkey.

Disaster soon strikes when Fiz's car breaks down on a country road, and realising she has left her mobile at home, she goes in search of a phone box.

Gutted by his bride's no-show, Tyrone informs the guests the wedding is off and they head back to The Rovers to tuck into the buffet. But all may not be lost when Fiz flags down a passer-by and explains her predicament.

7. EastEnders: Phil makes a shock discovery

(Wednesday at 7.30pm on BBC One)

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Wanting to create a bit of Christmas magic for Kat and the kids, Alfie decides to abseil down the Mitchell house dressed as Santa. But in true Alfie-style, the plan goes disastrously wrong and he ends up stuck on the roof.

Meanwhile, Phil is furious when Bert reveals Kat agreed to let Alfie stay until the New Year, and things go from bad to worse when he discovers what happened during his absence.

Phil goes AWOL, leaving Kat in a state of panic. As Sam finds her brother hiding out at Peggy's, she urges him to give his fiancée another chance. The couple reconcile, but Kat is forced to admit her mouthing off about the Mitchells may have blown Phil's latest plan.

Later, suspicious Sam tries to work out what Phil is plotting, but has some explaining of her own to do when Phil finds out what she got up to in Spain.

8. Hollyoaks: Olivia betrays Prince with his brother

(Thursday at 5.30pm on Channel 4)

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It's the day before Prince and Olivia's wedding, and while the groom revels in the glory of rescuing DeMarcus, his fiancée is jealous of all the attention he's receiving. Later, Prince's brother Hunter returns to the village, but a shocking act of betrayal leads him and Olivia to sleep together.

The morning after the night before, it's time for Prince and Olivia to say their vows, but an explosive confession reveals Olivia's betrayal, leaving the couple's future hanging in the balance.

Fans will have to wait and see whether Prince will go through with the wedding, but Hunter is not impressed by his brother's decision. And later, Olivia burns all her bridges with the McQueens when she reveals her true feelings towards the family in a shocking display of anger. Is there any going back for her?

Coronation Street airs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1 and streams on ITVX.