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Tonight's Soaps: Emmerdale, EastEnders, Hollyoaks

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

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

Emmerdale, 7pm (Episode 9265)

Writer: Liam Johnson
Director: Matt Holt

Cain's thrown when he sees Al, Kerry and Kyle approaching Al's car... can he stop them in time?

Cain on the first episode of Emmerdale on January 20, 2022 © ITV

Kyle on the first episode of Emmerdale on January 20, 2022 © ITV

After Mack breaks into Al's phone, they read through his messages to Gavin and come up with a plan to meet him.

Cain and Gavin on the first episode of Emmerdale on January 20, 2022 © ITV

Gavin and Mack on the first episode of Emmerdale on January 20, 2022 © ITV

This episode airs at 7pm on ITV

Emmerdale, 8pm (Episode 9266)

Writer: Liam Johnson
Director: Matt Holt

When Johnny asks for a playdate with Moses, Charity manages to put her foot in it with Vanessa again.

Vanessa on the second episode of Emmerdale on January 20, 2022 © ITV

Charity on the second episode of Emmerdale on January 20, 2022 © ITV

Gavin tells Al about his encounter with Mack and Cain, informing him that he's now pulling out of the deal and wants all of his money back or there will be serious consequences.

Gavin and Al on the second episode of Emmerdale on January 20, 2022 © ITV

This episode airs at 8pm on ITV

EastEnders (Episode 6420)

Writer: Carey Andrews
Director: Lance Kneeshaw

Sonia encourages Stuart to go along to a cancer support group but later on, she finds him half-cut.

Rainie and Stuart on EastEnders on January 20, 2022 © BBC

Kheerat tells Chelsea he'll see her at the hospital to support her at the birth certificate signing, but when she goes to register Jordan's birth, she gets a shock. Meanwhile, Denise advises Gray to book a GP appointment for Chelsea.

Chelsea and Kheerat on EastEnders on January 20, 2022 © BBC

Honey's embarrassed but Janine's delighted as Jay completes his community payback. Later, Jay gets his own payback when he gives a less-than-glowing character reference for Janine to the social worker. Meanwhile, Janine asks Mick to fake being a couple for her assessment.

Also: Billy completely destroys the doll when he sees it, leaving Mia aghast; and Sonia shows a small sign of thawing towards Rocky.

This episode airs at 7.30pm on BBC One

Hollyoaks (Episode 5769)

Writer: Jonathan Boam
Director: Khurrum Sultan

Warren attempts to convince Maxine that they should take the next step in their relationship.

Elsewhere, Shaq comes clean to Misbah about what he's been hiding, Sienna starts to connect the dots with Ethan and Maya, and Tom's feeling neglected by Yazz.

This episode airs at 6.30pm on Channel 4