Emmerdale (Episodes 9639 and 9640)

Writer: Paul Roundell
Director: Matt Hilton

Dawn and Billy attend the court hearing to determine whether they will get full custody and adoption of Lucas and Clemmie. The judge states that the only way Alex can gain access to his kids is if he arrives and says that he wants as much. Meanwhile, Alex makes the decision not to attend the court hearing and instead steals all of the drugs from the pharmacy van.

Charles is stunned to find the drugs in Alex's car and is incensed, chasing him down and in the process causing damage to Charles's car. The pair argue and Alex admits that he was playing all of them - including Naomi - all along. When Charles goes to call the police, Alex smashes his phone and makes off with the drugs.

Charles goes for a drive to clear his head. Meanwhile, at the side of a road, Alex hangs up on his call to Clare and steps forward, only to be hit by a passing car. As he lies lifeless, a figure walks towards him and observes the scene before running away.

Caleb walks in on Gabby and Nicky getting up to no good in the kitchen - can Gabby convince him that it was all innocent?

Paddy's heartbroken when Eve doesn't want to spend the day with him. Will Mandy go to her much-anticipated Beauty Awards or be there for her mate?

This hour-long episode airs at 7.30pm on ITV1

EastEnders (Episode 6672)

Writer: Lynne Dallow
Director: Miguel Guerreiro

All hell breaks loose as Jo barges into Kathy's with Rocky in hot pursuit.

Lola invites Emma to join her girly night in with Lexi but she declines, leading Jay to suspect that Emma is unable to cope with Lola's worsening condition. Emma drowns her sorrows in The Vic and opens up to Sam about how guilty she feels.

Reiss and Sonia discuss Kathy and Rocky's situation, with each taking a different side. Later, Sonia asks Reiss to accompany her to Bangkok to meet Bex, but he informs her that he can't afford it.

This episode airs at 7.30pm on BBC One

Hollyoaks (Episode 6079)

Writer: Colin O'Donnell
Director: Michael Gallivan

Sharon celebrates being offered a permanent position at Dee Valley Hospital but the festivities are cut short when Sally delivers the news that the McQueen house has been sold.

Also: James and Ste decide to bring their wedding forward, Tony agrees to visit brother Eric in prison and James receives a very tempting proposition.

This episode airs at 6.30pm on Channel 4