Coronation Street (Episodes 10823 and 10824)

Writer: Jonathan Harvey and Jan McVerry
Director: Neil Alderton

Ahead of Daisy's medical appointment, an anxious Daniel knocks back the booze at the Rovers. As she's forced to go in to see the doctor alone, Daniel announces to the pub that Daisy may have cancer then staggers out.

Griff gives Max a new laptop to help edit the group's films and run their social media.

Jacob bumps into a man called Damon, who says he was just passing through and wanted to say hi - but an angry Jacob sends him packing.

Also: Billy threatens to report Mike and Esther to the police, Mary refuses to read the Gazette's review of the play and Nick feels guilty for lying to Leanne about the money for the Bistro repairs.

This hour-long episode airs at 8pm on ITV

Emmerdale (Episode 9548)

Writer: Andrew Kirk
Director: Ian Curtis

David steps up to play Santa at the shop when Bear bails, impressing Victoria. David's hopeful that they can get back on track, but is she on the same page?

Marcus attempts to dismiss his own misgivings.

This episode airs at 7.30pm on ITV1

EastEnders (Episode 6609)

Writer: Daran Little
Director: Richard Lynn

Janine pushes Mick to take out a loan so he can buy out Linda, but he tells her that if he takes the pub away from her she'll start spiralling again - and suggests an alternative...

Also: With Sonia worrying that she's facing eviction, Dotty gets excited at the prospect of selling up the house to go travelling. Later, Dot's last will and testament is revealed...

This episode airs at 7.30pm on BBC One

Hollyoaks (Episode 6005)

Writer: Colin O'Donnell
Director: Tim Hopewell

Dressed as an elf, Scott plans to celebrate Christmas early as Vicky's off to see her mum - but he's not prepared for the news he gets when he surprises her with tickets for a panto on Boxing Day.

Also: Ste advises Leah to rise above the mean comments online, Warren clashes with Norma after he discharges himself from hospital and Grace offers up Norma some advice about balancing being a mother with running a business.

This episode airs at 6.30pm on Channel 4