Thursday's Soaps: Emmerdale, EastEnders, Hollyoaks

By Neil Wilkes, Editor-in-chief

Published: March 16 2023 | 04:00

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

Emmerdale (Episodes 9627 and 9628)

Writer: Sarah Hooper
Director: Clive Arnold

Alex has second thoughts about taking the job in Wales, but Charles manages to convince him to go for it.

Naomi and Alex on Emmerdale on March 16, 2023 © ITV

Also: Marshall's confused as his dad continues to send him caring messages, while Jimmy has food for thought at the 'Man Club' meeting.

This hour-long episode airs at 7.30pm on ITV1

EastEnders (Episode 6664)

Writer: Kevin Rundle
Director: Griff Rowland

Jay's horrified by Lola's accusation that he cheated - and that she didn't tell him that she has to have an MRI. Honey gets involved and convinces Jay to accompany Lola to the hospital, where they have a painful conversation. Meanwhile Honey does her best to convince Emma to ease up on Jay.

Honey, Emma and Jay on EastEnders on March 16, 2023 © BBC

Lola on EastEnders on March 16, 2023 © BBC

Jay and Emma on EastEnders on March 16, 2023 © BBC

Ravi's delighted when Chelsea is unhappy with the news that Keanu is working for Sharon. Karen does her best to convince Chelsea that Keanu is definitely into her, but when Chelsea asks Keanu directly if he still loves Sharon, what will he say?

Karen, Chelsea and Kim on EastEnders on March 16, 2023 © BBC

Ravi and Chelsea on EastEnders on March 16, 2023 © BBC

Keanu, Karen and Sharon on EastEnders on March 16, 2023 © BBC

Ravi on EastEnders on March 16, 2023 © BBC

Chelsea on EastEnders on March 16, 2023 © BBC

Zack and Whitney agree to collect Peach's ashes together but he's forced to go alone when Whitney sees Lily having a health scare.

Zack and Whitney on EastEnders on March 16, 2023 © BBC

Freddie and Whitney on EastEnders on March 16, 2023 © BBC

Lily and Whitney on EastEnders on March 16, 2023 © BBC

This episode airs at 7.30pm on BBC One

Hollyoaks (Episode 6069)

Writer: Johnathon Hughes
Director: Ian Curtis

With new headteacher Nancy imposing a new strict approach, Charlie decides he's had enough and sets off the fire alarm. Nancy announces that everyone is in detention until the culprit comes forward...

Also: Brooke ponders an opportunity to work at the Love Boat, Peri breaks down to Nadira at the hospital and Warren asks Sienna if he can take the kids to a safari park at the weekend.

This episode airs at 6.30pm on Channel 4