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Coronation Street

Airing on Sunday 1st May 2005 at 7.30pm

Everyone?s sad to see Chesney leave for Spain but it appears there?s been a mix up. As Roy and Chesney arrive at the airport they?re unknowingly passed by Les and Cilla. Back on the street, Cilla sees the funny side and decides to let Chesney enjoy his plane ride but as the day goes on she decides she wants her son back and tells Hayley if Roy?s not back soon she?ll have him arrested for abduction. But what has happened to them at the airport?

Elsewhere, Angela finally gets some good news from her solicitor. Following forensic reports it looks like the CPS are going to drop the murder charge. But her relief is short lived as she?s told another charge could be brought against her.

A surprise guest descends on the book club. Blanche can?t believe her eyes when her favourite author - Mel Hutchwright of Hard Grinding ? turns up on the doorstep. He?s received her letter and has come to join the discussion. Everyone, bar Ken, is transfixed and it?s not long before Mel is invited to stay at Emily?s.

And Norris enlists the help of Danny and Jamie to get rid of Jack?s pigeons. Jack is devastated when he discovers his beloved birds have gone but when he hears a flapping of wings it looks like Jack is going to have the last laugh.

Airing on Monday 2nd May 2005 at 7.30pm

It?s another tough day for Angela as she tells Craig and Keith that she has pleaded guilty to the new charges and is looking at four years in prison. Devastated Craig lets rip at his mum, telling her he?s going to be left with no one and it?s all her fault.

Ian toys with Sally?s emotions. He tells her that he and Justine have decided to make a go of their marriage before chatting up a customer in front of her and taking her number. Sally?s clearly shaken but Ian?s enjoying the tension between them and it?s obvious he?s prepared to play the long game to get her back where he wants her.

Back on the street Cilla has to come down to earth quickly. She lies to Chesney telling him they came back for him. But with no money, no sun and half the street on her back, Cilla?s finding it hard to keep up the act.

And as Mel laps up Emily?s hospitality he stuns his admirers by revealing he?s got writers block. But when he sees Janice and Cilla rowing in the street he?s inspired and declares he must stay in Weatherfield to finish his book.

Airing on Monday 2nd May 2005 at 8.30pm

Ian persuades Sally to stay for a drink after work and wastes no time telling her exactly what he wants ? her, permanently, and he?s not bothered who he hurts. But when Sally says she?s not prepared to leave her family, Ian?s just a little too quick to suggest they carry on as they are. Just as quickly, the scales fall from Sally?s eyes but what will she do?

Back on the street, Mel?s starting to take liberties but only Ken can see it. He has Norris running errands and Emily buying his drinks but they?re oblivious as he wows them with his literary tales.

Keith tries his best to get through to a devastated Craig.

And suffering with the post holiday blues, Cilla plans a Spanish night at the Battersbys?.

Airing on Wednesday 4th May 2005 at 7.30pm

Ian tells Sally he wants her out of the garage but when she threatens to call Justine if he sacks her he?s forced to try another tack. He starts by coming down hard on her for taking a personal call, criticises her every move and forces her to wash cars. Sally?s reduced to tears and tells Ian he has to stop bullying her, will Ian back down or is this only the beginning?

Elsewhere, Les manages to get his job back at Streetcars but down-on-her-luck Cilla has no such joy at the Weatherfield Arms when she tries to pretend she never quit her job. Liz is having none of it and Cilla?s left to announce that she?s devoting her time to what she does best ? being a housewife and a mother!

Candice has got herself on a TV presenting course but needs £300 to pay for it. When she asks Audrey for the cash, Audrey can?t believe her cheek and sends her packing. But a surprise beneficiary comes to the rescue.

And Keith does his best to look after Craig.

Airing on Friday 6th May 2005 at 7.30pm

Cilla?s relieved when Ciaran offers to help her get a restaurant job. She does her best to impress Mr Wong in the interview but Cilla?s gutted when he reveals she?ll be working in a chip shop. Les is thrilled but Cilla?s not happy about being the butt of everyone?s jokes. As they all come to laugh at her serving, it?s not long before Cilla starts to lose it, taking her frustration out on the customers.

At Davenports, Ian continues to make Sally?s life hell by sending her on the butty run and to do his dry cleaning. Sally?s had enough and decides it?s time she got her revenge so she pours salt in his sandwich and shrinks his suit. But will Sally?s victory be short-lived?

And Jason is put out when Violet tells him she?s going on a girlie holiday to Ibiza. He tries telling her he doesn?t want her to go, but Violet stands up for herself. Is Jason about to get himself dumped?
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24/4/2005 @ 22:27 (GMT)

Eastenders

Airing on Monday 2nd May 2005 at 8pm

Tension is in the air at the Fowlers?, as Martin leaves for Asif?s stag party in Edinburgh. Dot apologises to Sonia for telling Pauline about Chloë, but Dot and Pauline fail to resolve

their differences on the matter.

Meanwhile, Stacey arranges a ?get-out? phone call for Ruby so that she can escape if her shopping trip with Tina proves too painful, but it doesn?t go quite to plan.

Elsewhere, Patrick and Jim discuss Dot learning to drive and decide that the world was a better place before feminism.

Airing on Tuesday 3rd May 2005 at 7.30pm

Ian and Pauline are on a mission to try to track down Chloe?s grandmother?s address. However, they don?t have any luck with the newspaper or the church.

It?s Dot?s first driving lesson and Jim decides to have the lesson in the sitting room. Annoyed with Jim?s methods, Dot heads out to the car but it?s not long before the car conks out?

Elsewhere, Keith arranges to meet Darren?s teacher but he keeps it a secret from Rosie. Keith learns that Darren is struggling with his reading and writing and he decides to make a deal with Darren ? if Darren works harder at school, Keith will learn to read.

Airing on Thursday 5th May 2005 at 7.30pm

Garry and Minty have a lunch date with the two girls they met at speed-dating. They meet up in the Vic but Minty?s date doesn?t turn out quite the way he had planned.

Jim tries to put Dot off having a driving lesson with Derek but Dot is unperturbed. Her lesson with Derek gets off to a bad start and Derek comes close to hysteria at her driving.

Elsewhere, Ian gives Pauline Margaret?s phone number and she calls to try and arrange a date to see Chloe?

Airing on Friday 6th May 2005 at 8pm

It?s Sonia?s 20th birthday and she is surprised by Pauline and Derek?s gift. Pauline apologises to Sonia for her recent behaviour and also makes a confession?

Meanwhile, Ruby and Tina bond when Tina reassures Ruby that she isn?t going to infringe on her relationship with her dad.

Elsewhere, Dot has another driving lesson but this time it?s with Jane and they head off to the open road.
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24/4/2005 @ 22:26 (GMT)

Emmerdale

Airing on Sunday 1st May 2005 at 7pm

Sadie takes advantage of Cain?s obvious desire for her by telling him that she?ll reward him generously if he gets hold of evidence about Jimmy?s real financial situation. He agrees to sneak into Pear Tree Cottage but will he come up with the goods?

Meanwhile, Louise is distracted by thoughts of her night of passion and arouses Diane?s suspicions with her odd behaviour. Unable to stay away, Louise meets Matthew in the car park for another tryst but has second thoughts, leaving Matthew aching for more.

Later that day, Louise panics when Matthew starts up a friendly conversation with Terry and at an opportune moment she warns Matthew off and tells him their fling was a mistake. Is this really the end of their dangerous liaison?

Over at the Dingles?, Chas boasts that she has more will-power than Zak or Shadrach and declares she could give up drinking without a problem. Her father and uncle declare that they could give up booze tomorrow and Chas swiftly takes them up on the offer.

Airing on Monday 2nd May 2005 at 7pm

Sadie distracts the Kings in the Woolpack while Cain sneaks into the office to look for evidence of Jimmy?s true financial state. Unable to find sufficient paperwork, Cain decides to take Jimmy?s laptop along with a few other valuables.

Sadie is later relieved that Cain has narrowly avoided being caught and she gives him his bonus before leaving him hanging with a passionate kiss. How will Cain respond to her unexpectedly amorous advance?

Meanwhile, Zak and Shadrach soon break their booze ban when Rodney asks them to help him shift some crates of beer. Chas finds the drunken Dingles and tells Rodney about their supposed plans to stay sober. Rodney challenges them to stop drinking for a month in return for £500. They accept the challenge but will they succeed?

Elsewhere, a guilt-stricken Louise makes a special effort with Terry and turns down Matthew?s invitation to spend the night in a hotel. Matthew remains determined that he can win her round, but will Louise?s conscience allow her to betray Terry further?

Airing on Tuesday 3rd May 2005 at 7pm

Sadie is horrified when Denzel questions her about the robbery at Pear Tree Cottage and hints that Cain may have exceeded his brief. On the warpath, Sadie confronts Cain and he reluctantly admits that he stole Jimmy?s laptop. Despite her initial fury, all is forgiven when Sadie realises that this is exactly what she needs to get her claws on the Kings? cash.

Over in the Woolpack, Rodney is delighted as he catches Zak and Shadrach ordering two pints, but they astonish everyone by ordering two pints of water!

Meanwhile, Louise is put on the spot during a drunken game of ?sex or death? when Paul asks her about Matthew. Louise lies that she would rather die than sleep with him but despite her apparent objection, Matthew proves popular with the others and he is later smug when Val tells him that he is the most eligible bachelor in the village.

Airing on Wednesday 4th May 2005 at 7pm

Zak resolves to keep his mind off booze by taking a reluctant Shadrach fishing. Noting the gloomy atmosphere, Zak tries to cheer Shadrach up with a cup of tea instead of an alcoholic drink but it clearly isn?t enough to satisfy him.

Sneaky Shadrach later steals money from the Dingle pot and treats himself to a few drinks at the Malt Shovel. Zak is appalled when he realises what his brother has done and throws him out of the house, branding him scum.

Meanwhile, Louise is unable to deny her feelings any longer and when Terry goes out for the day with TJ, she finds herself back in the arms of the irresistible King. Post coital, Louise and Matthew share a tender moment as she admits that it feels so right even though she knows that it?s wrong.

Airing on Thursday 5th May 2005 at 7pm

Rodney calls off the bet when he catches Shadrach drinking in the Woolpack, but an angry Zak manages to convince Rodney that he has stuck to the rules and persuades him to re-negotiate the deal.

Shadrach leaves the Woolpack and disgraces himself by urinating in the street. A disgusted Edna catches him in the act and demanding police action, Denzel is called, leaving Chas torn between her father and her relationship.

Elsewhere, Robert delights in telling Sadie that Katie let slip that Jimmy has put in an offer to buy some land. Sadie is intrigued and offers Robert a reward to find out more but can he deliver?

Meanwhile, Cain keeps a close eye on Sadie and is furious to see her saying farewell to Robert.

Airing on Friday 6th May 2005 at 7pm

Sadie is impressed when Robert tells her that he has discovered that Jimmy has offered a local £10,000 for her field. Sadie instantly organises a meeting and undercuts her husband?s offer to ensure that she becomes the proud owner of the land that is invaluable to the Kings.

Later that day, Cain tries to seduce a uninterested Sadie and, after cruelly putting him down, she heads off for a steamy session with Robert. As they lay in the hay at Home Farm they are oblivious to the fact that a furious Cain has caught them in the act. Will he keep the news of Sadie?s other conquest to himself?

Over at the antiques barn, Shadrach asks Rodney for another shot at the bet. Softened by his sincerity, Rodney agrees to give him another chance on the condition that if he fails he has to take a bath on the main street! Sadie is impressed when Robert tells her that he has discovered that Jimmy has offered a local £10,000 for her field. Sadie instantly organises a meeting and undercuts her husband?s offer to ensure that she becomes the proud owner of the land that is invaluable to the Kings.
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24/4/2005 @ 22:25 (GMT)

Hollyoaks

There is currently no information as to what is going to happen in next weeks Hollyoaks.
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20/4/2005 @ 20:20 (GMT)

Hollyoaks

Airing Thursday, 21st April 2005 at 6.30pm

Max and O.B. are fighting a losing battle to get Tom back to school.

Jack hotfoots it round to apologise to Frankie.

And the halls are a hive of activity with the students looking forward to meeting the Queen; everyone except Zara, that is.

Airing Friday, 22nd April 2005 at 18:30 on Channel 4

Nicole remains convinced that her mum and dad still love each other.

Both Mandy and Max are finding their moving day stressful, especially since Max is saddled with the added stress of looking after Tom, who's still refusing to go to school.

And Max discovers Tom's little secret, which leads directly into Tony and Mandy's world?

Airing Monday, 25th April 2005 at 18:30 on Channel 4

Ben is worried he hasn't had a chance to tell Jake they're selling the house and despairs at the mess the Deans have made.

Russ gets the all clear from the hospital.

Zara is horrified when her article on Jez is published after she told the printers to cancel it.

Tom refuses to go to school and locks himself in his room; he refuses to come out until he gets a dog.

And Mr Osborne admits that hiring Frankie has certainly been a great help.

Airing Tuesday, 26th April 2005 at 18:30 on Channel 4

Jack isn't best pleased to have his house invaded by the Deans' - they're eating him out of house and home.

Max is pleased with himself for finally getting Tom off to school without a fuss, helped by a little bit of bribery.

Nicole is delighted when her dad turns up and is eager to hear how his meal with Carrie went the previous night.

Elsewhere, the students plan their outfits for the Polo party on Friday, but Zara is refusing to go.

Airing Wednesday, 27th April 2005 at 18:30 on Channel 4

Nicole confides in Ali how much she wants her Mum and Dad to get back together again.

Tony remains convinced a poltergeist is haunting their new flat, how else can they explain the strange goings on?

The students begin their preparations for Jez's forthcoming Polo Party when Lee offers to give them all makeovers.

Craig turns to Darren for help over the Deans' homeless situation, and to his surprise, finds a willing listener.

Justin is finding life boring and confides in Ali that he needs some excitement.

Nicole remains convinced her Mum and Dad will get back together, Russ, however, has reservations.

Lee and Cameron's imaginations get the better of them when they fantasise over the posh girls they could meet at tomorrow's Polo Party.

Darren and Frankie have a heart to heart and seem to be getting along splendidly, much to Steph's disgust.

And Mandy is being driven insane by Tony, who is still convinced that he's losing his mind.

Airing Friday, 29th April 2005 at 18:30 on Channel 4

The day has arrived for the Polo Party and excitement is running high.

Frankie is mortified having to face Darren after he made a pass at her.

Sam continues to cause unease at the Owens' over his decision to block his Dad out.

Mandy and Tony both feel under the weather with a dramatic Tony fearing the worst over his mystery ailment.
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