Coronation Street, EastEnders & Emmerdale: Here’s what’s happening on the soaps this week

After a weekend break, Britain’s most beloved soaps are all back tonight (February 6) with some juicy storylines really starting to take shape. However, Eastenders fans will have to make do with just three episodes this week instead of the usual four.

Eastenders usually airs on BBC One at 7.30pm from Monday through to Thursday but the channel is deciding to air coverage of the fourth round FA Cup replay between Sunderland and Fulham in its place on Wednesday (February 8).

In the Dales, this week sees Mandy growing closer to Paddy. Paddy had his world turned upside down last year, as he discovered his wife and mother of his child was embroiled in an affair with Al, who died.

Over on the cobbles, all the focus is on Nick, Leanne and Damon. Damon has been using The Bistro to funnel drugs through for weeks now, even forcing his son, Jacob to leave after a botched job earlier in the year.

And in Eastenders, Zack’s secret regarding his HIV diagnosis may be revealed. This week sees him start his treatment, but all doesn’t go according to plan when Zack experiences side-effects from his medication whilst at the hospital with Whitney.

What is happening in the soaps this week? February 6 - February 10

Emmerdale

Naomi makes a plan to help Ethan, with Nate acting as bait. The ultimate goal is the pair hoping to expose Greg’s true sleazy nature while secretly recording him on his phone. Will the plan work?