Tonight's Soaps: EastEnders, Emmerdale, Hollyoaks

By Neil Wilkes, Editor-in-chief | 5h

Details of what's to come tonight on Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks.

Coronation Street (Episode 10509)

Writer: Emily Gascoyne
Director: Vicky Thomas

Curtis admits the truth - he's not dying but got addicted to the attention that the lie brought him. Emma's furious and orders him to pack his bags - but will some news from Steve alter things?

Emma on the second episode of Coronation Street on December 15, 2021 © ITV

Steve on the second episode of Coronation Street on December 15, 2021 © ITV

At the candidate Q&A, Maria forces Sally into revealing how she was locked up during her time as Weatherfield mayor, leaving her humiliated.

Bernie, Maria and Tim on the second episode of Coronation Street on December 15, 2021 © ITV

Sally on the second episode of Coronation Street on December 15, 2021 © ITV

Also: Zeedan and Marrium get close again, Adam and Sarah bicker over his past infidelities and Audrey finally agrees to have an eye test.

This episode airs at 7.30pm on ITV

EastEnders (Episode 6396)

Writer: Daran Little
Director: David Beton

Gray's old boss Laura shows up to give him a warning - and later, when Whitney bumps into her, she asks about him being fired. Laura tells Whitney about Gray's dangerous streak and warns her to keep well away from him.

Whitney on EastEnders on December 17, 2021 © BBC

Laura on EastEnders on December 17, 2021 © BBC

At Ruby's, Aaron tells Neil that he has a gameplan to get the locals to trust him.

Aaron on EastEnders on December 17, 2021 © BBC

Neil on EastEnders on December 17, 2021 © BBC

Keegan on EastEnders on December 17, 2021 © BBC

Also: Sandy steals all of the drugs that Dotty's acquired and does a runner, while Janine figures out that there may be tension between Mick and Linda.

This episode airs at 8.35pm on BBC One

Emmerdale (Episode 9233)

Writer: Caroline Mitchell
Director: Ian Bevitt

Meena's thrilled after she finally convinces a clearly-reluctant Billy to let her move in over Christmas.

Meena on Emmerdale on December 16, 2021 © ITV

Billy on Emmerdale on December 16, 2021 © ITV

At the village hall, Priya musters up the courage to see the rest of Amba's concert. But when Rishi's called away to be an emergency Santa, the anxiety gets too much for Priya and she stumbles out, leaving Amba alone...