From lying to organ trafficking - Joe Tate has done it all in Emmerdale but next week, the villain played by Ned Porteous gets a taste of his own medicine.
The Yorkshire-based programme also gives an update on Sarah Dingle, as she continues to recover from her latest operation. Meanwhile, Gabby Thomas is keen to get her wedding preparations on track.
In Coronation Street, Gary Windass' sudden disappearance leaves his wife Maria with a multitude of unanswered questions. But next week, ITV viewers will know there's more to his coma.
Lauren and Peter's relationship is far from smooth sailing in EastEnders, with Cindy set to throw another spanner in the works while the Panesars attempt to make sense of their crumbling finances. Here's what you need to know.
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Joe becomes fearful as the harassment campaign against him culminates in an envelope containing a blackmail demand for £100k. Joe’s unsure of who to trust but he shows the demand to Sam (James Hooton).
However, Joe soon suspects his own henchman and sacks him for disloyalty. The crony turns on him threateningly but gun-toting Sam appears in the nick of time.
Joe and Sam talk things through but Joe then tells Dawn (Olivia Bromley) he’s got a short notice departure for another business trip. But just as he’s ready to go, he gets knocked out. Woozy and disorientated, Joe awakens in a makeshift hospital room.
Forced to take Gabby’s car to Kammy’s (Shebz Miah) garage, Vinny (Bradley Johnson)faces questions about his sexuality. When Gabby passes by while on the phone with Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy), a glitch on the call allows Laurel to overhear Vinny’s private conversation with Kammy about relationships.
Meanwhile, Gabby’s triumphant as her crash diet seems to be working. But later on, a test drive of her car with Sarah (Katie Hill) goes awry. And Cain (Jeff Hordley) makes a decision that could change her life.
Elsewhere, Kim (Claire King) braces herself as she tells Dawn she’s embarked on her first relationship since Will’s death. Nicola (Nicola Wheeler) struggles alone in the café and Lewis (Bradley Riches) offers her help.
Maria (Samia Longchambon) reports Gary (Mikey North) missing. But when Kit (Jacob Roberts) reveals they’ve had a report from the hospital of an unidentified coma patient, Lisa (Vicky Myers) wonders if it could be Gary.
Maria confides in Sarah (Tina O'Brien) that Gary hasn’t made any bank transactions since June 23rd. Nina (Mollie Gallagher) listens, worried, and quickly tells Summer (Harriet Bibby) that Gary hasn’t been seen since the night they were high on drugs.
At the hospital, Gary lies unconscious while the nurse assures a visitor that “Chesney” is making improvements. A series of flashbacks finally lift the lid on Gary’s fateful night.
Kevin (Michael Le Vell) tells Carl (Jonathan Howard) he’s been given the all-clear and is cancer free. Confused by the apparent lie, Abi (Sally Carman) explains to Carl that Kevin needs to undergo another round of chemo.
Abi’s then horrified to find the brothers at loggerheads. Later, when Kevin strains his groin playing football, Abi tells him to tell the family the truth.
Kevin makes out to Debbie (Sue Devaney) and Tyrone (Alan Halsall) that his cancer was unresponsive and he has to have more chemo. Feeling the pressure, he then blurts out to Tyrone that he lied - his cancer is gone.
Dee-Dee (Channique Sterling-Brown) masks her guilt as she collects Laila from James. She then celebrates with Laila’s godparents, Alya and Adam, and thanks Billy for a lovely christening. Will James find out?
The Panesars are in crisis mode as they attempt to rescue the businesses. Desperate for cash, Ravi goes to Nicola (Laura Doddington) for a drug contact and she warns him of the dangers.
Later, Priya (Sophie Khan Levy) is incredulous at the promises Ravi is making for Avani’s birthday party. But he insists he won’t let their daughter down.
Ravi then contacts a dealer to do a job for him but he’s forced to hide his car when the police arrive. Harry (Elijah Holloway) agrees to keep it in The Arches, where he and Kojo (Dayo Koleosho) find a large stash of drugs in the boot.
Cindy (Michelle Collins) berates Callum (Tony Clay) for kissing Johnny (Charlie Suff) after Felix leaves her in the lurch - but Lexi (Isabella Brown) overhears. Callum promises Lexi nothing is going on but, later, as Callum tells Johnny they can only be friends, they end up kissing again.
Lauren (Jacqueline Jossa) is looking to Peter (Thomas Law) for reassurance about Jimmy’s diagnosis. Later, Peter struggles to settle Jimmy until Jay (Jamie Borthwick) plays the guitar nearby.
Lauren finds Peter taking a guitar lesson from Jay, who advises him to move on with Lauren and their children. Lauren then surprises Peter with a family picnic in the Square gardens but Cindy ruins it all after she sees her hugging Zack (James Farrar) and assumes they’re having an affair.

Battered and bruised, Ste is determined to get answers about Lucas’ recent violent behaviour and books him an emergency hospital appointment - but scans come back clear.
Hearing there’s been a sighting of Bobby, Mercedes sets off to find him pleading with Donny to believe he’s not involved in the murder.
Tony later offers her comfort. Vicky panics when she hears Donny has received a copy of the ballistic report and Dillon vows to confess to the shooting. Clare then discovers Grace has woken from her coma.
Aarons’ love triangle takes a turn as he finally chooses between Rhett and Colton. Taye is keen to win Karl’s pie promotion at The Tram but a confrontation between Karl and Susan at the event throws everything off-track.
Andrew is buoyed by Wendy’s support but his hopes for a perfect function with his birth family are derailed when the photos Wendy has prepared for him are corrupted. Holly’s quick-thinking saves the day but she and Andrew eventually cross a line. Elsewhere, Krista comes home with a heavy secret.
Home and AwayLeah prepares for dinner with Theo and Lacey while Justin expresses his concerns. Lacey reluctantly agrees to attend but Theo is defensive within moments of being greeted.
Cash is scolded by his new Sergeant, David, when he arrives late to a briefing. In the interview room, Cash acknowledges his personal file on the table.
David is unimpressed but, soon, he shows interest in a witness from Cash’s most recent case: Lacey. Elsewhere, Kirby and Remi run into established pop artist Avalon, and Remi’s talents are noticed.
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