Coming up on Hollyoaks, Christmas arrives in the village and Darren makes a desperate bid for freedom.
Elsewhere, Sid's torn between two love interests, the McQueens make a shock discovery and Cindy tries to make Christmas extra special for a deteriorating Luke.
Read on for pictures and spoilers from upcoming new episodes of Hollyoaks!
Monday, December 20 (Episode 5746)
Writer: Alan Flanagan
Director: Ruth Pickett
A desperate Imran holds Ali hostage - will he be able to extract a confession from him?
Meanwhile, Sid's enjoyed a steamy night with Lizzie but then finds himself face to face with Galaxy, real name Serena...
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Also: Nancy tells Oliver that Prince has landed the job of school caretaker, while Scott gets thinking about the future.
This episode airs Monday, December 20 at 6.30pm on Channel 4 and Friday, December 17 at 7pm on E4
Tuesday, December 21 (Episode 5747)
Writer: Karissa Hamilton-Bannis
Director: Ruth Pickett
While Charlie's birthday is being celebrated at The Dog, Darren convinces Ethan to let him go, but when Maya shows up, he does a runner...
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Also: Misbah meets up with Ali's former victim Gina, Sid and Serena pretend they've never met before and Tony worries for his job at The Dog.
This episode airs Tuesday, December 21 at 6.30pm on Channel 4 and Monday, December 20 at 7pm on E4
Wednesday, December 22 (Episode 5748)
Writer: Zoe Lister
Director: Ruth Pickett
Aware that it could be Luke's last Christmas, Cindy's determined to make sure that it's a special one.
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Also: There's a life-changing decision in the Osborne household, Sid celebrates reaching the qualifiers and the McQueens make a chilling discovery.
This episode airs Wednesday, December 22 at 6.30pm on Channel 4 and Tuesday, December 21 at 7pm on E4
Thursday, December 23 (Episode 5749)
Writer: Rebecca Ramsden
Director: Ruth Pickett
On Christmas Day, there's a dark cloud over the celebrations at Nancy's - and how will everyone react when Ella makes a shocking revelation?
Meanwhile, Marnie offers up the cafe to the McQueens for the day, Ethan tries to convince Maya to change her mind and Cindy's heartbroken over at the Cunninghams'.
This episode airs Thursday, December 23 at 6.30pm on Channel 4 and Wednesday, December 22 at 7pm on E4
Neil Wilkes
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