As always, there's plenty of drama coming up in the soaps this Christmas! We've got the lowdown on what's happening this festive season in Fair City, EastEnders, Coronation Street, Emmerdale and Ros na Rún.
EMMERDALE
Monday 23 December: 7:30pm, Virgin Media One and UTV
Christmas Eve: 7:00pm, Virgin Media One and UTV
Christmas Day: 6:30pm, Virgin Media One and UTV
St Stephen's Day: 6:30pm, Virgin Media One and UTV
Coming up in the Dales this Christmas, Belle admits to Vinny that she never saw Piper's body. Suspecting that Tom may have been lying about her death, Belle asks Vinny to get a shovel so they can dig up her grave. When they discover the coffin is empty, Belle's mind races. On Christmas Day, Belle is overwhelmed with joy when she is reunited with Piper, who was found by Vinny and Gabby.
There's trouble ahead for Marlon this festive period. His relationship with April is on a knife's edge as she continues to push boundaries. When he realises his daughter has been trying to buy cannabis, Marlon confronts April and she spirals. As Christmas Day arrives, Marlon is in for a shock.
Meanwhile, Will is uncomfortable when Peter arrives at Home Farm and piles on the pressure for their Christmas plans. On Christmas Eve, Kim sets off from the stables for a ride, but soon in the fields, her horse is seen wandering alone. What has happened to Kim and has Will gone ahead with his plans?
There's a flashforward showing a Christmas tree lying on the ground and signs of a struggle at Home Farm. What events have led to this dramatic scene?
Coronation Street
Monday 23 December: 8:00pm, Virgin Media One and UTV
Christmas Eve: 9:00pm (Virgin Media One) 8:45pm (UTV)
Christmas Day: 7pm, Virgin Media One and UTV
Friday 27 December: 7:30pm, Virgin Media One and UTV
The drama is heating up in Weatherfield this Christmas on numerous fronts. When Nick returns from Tenerife he discovers from Leanne that there's a problem with the bistro's accounts. Toyah later arrives to work and is shocked when Kit arrests her on suspicion of theft. Has Leanne set her up?
Elsewhere, Jesse tells David that he's managed to launder the last of the cash. When Gail wonders what they're talking about, Jesse panics and makes out that he was telling David how he's booked them a honeymoon in the Maldives. Unable to bite her tongue any longer, Audrey tells Gail that if she marries Jesse, she’ll never see her again.
Tensions run high at Gail and Jesse's farewell party in The Rovers and Audrey tries to convince Gail not to go through with the wedding. Later, Gail has a surprise visitor, will they help her decide what to do? When Gail and Jessie's wedding day arrives she's left with a tough decision - to leave Weatherfield as a married woman or to bid farewell to her feuding family.
David later becomes suspicious of Shona when opening Christmas presents as she doesn't give him an aftershave he spotted in her bag. When Adam calls around smelling of aftershave, saying it was a gift, his suspicions grow. David insists they go for a birthday drink and Adam knocks back whiskey. David accuses Adam of sleeping with Shona and a row ensues, leading to Adam tumbling down the stairs.
Bethany gifts Daniel an expensive vintage watch, but he seems underwhelmed. An upset Bethany confronts him, convinced he doesn't want to be with her anymore. Daniel assures her she couldn't be more wrong and gets down on one knee to ask her to marry him.
EastEnders
Monday 23 December: 7:30pm, RTÉ One and BBC One
Christmas Eve: 7:50pm (RTÉ One), 7:45pm (BBC One)
Christmas Day: 7:30pm and 11:20pm (RTÉ 2), 7:30pm and 10:35pm (BBC One)
St Stephen's Day: 8:30pm, RTÉ One and BBC One
Cindy’s world begins to unravel in the lead-up to Christmas when an incriminating recording of her affair with Junior lands in the wrong hands. Desperate to keep her secret buried, Cindy goes to extreme lengths to silence her blackmailer, but will it be enough? Meanwhile, tensions simmer between Peter and Lauren as their arguments escalate, leaving Ian caught in the middle as he tries to bring some order to the Beale family’s turbulent festive plans.
Elsewhere, Yolande struggles with guilt and grief, forgetting the anniversary of Paul’s death, while her tense exchanges with Patrick and the Mitchells only deepen her isolation. But a heartfelt trip to church on Christmas Eve sees Yolande reconnect with her faith and offer support to others in need.
On Christmas Day, the Beales and Knights attempt to share a festive dinner at The Vic, but Cindy’s shocking secrets are exposed in dramatic fashion, sparking an explosive confrontation between the families. As chaos reigns, hell breaks loose and long-buried truths threaten to tear the Beales and Knights apart for good.
Amid the chaos, Stacey finds herself at odds with Martin after learning he’s living with Ruby, while Sharon struggles to reach a withdrawn Phil, whose pain becomes clearer when he abruptly leaves the Mitchells’ Christmas dinner. And, in a love triangle that’s heating up, Denise is torn between her feelings for Jack and Ravi, leading to an emotional Christmas full of longing and unresolved tension.
By St Stephen's Day, the fallout from Cindy’s affair continues to ripple through the Square, with accusations flying and relationships hanging by a thread...
Fair City
Sunday 22 December: 8:00pm, RTÉ One and RTÉ Player
Christmas Eve: 8:30pm, RTÉ One and RTÉ Player
Christmas Day: 8:10pm, RTÉ One and RTÉ Player
Friday 27 December: 7:30pm, RTÉ One and RTÉ Player
As Christmas approaches in Carrigstown, tensions rise and secrets unfold. Tyler's financial troubles come to light, humiliating him in front of Mairead, who relishes the revelation. Dean and Mairead try to protect Damien from Tyler’s continued schemes, but Tyler isn’t backing down, escalating the situation. Damien, working hard on himself, finds Tyler’s attempts at revenge increasingly difficult to navigate.
Carol’s Christmas isn’t without drama either, as she embarks on a fling with the mysterious newcomer, JJ. After a night together, Carol remains hesitant to see him again but is charmed when he tracks her down.
Meanwhile, Daisy enters the scene, claiming to be James’ date at Emma’s party, but Tommy and Rafferty are suspicious, believing she might be an escort. Despite the scepticism, Daisy weaves her way into Emma’s circle, though the mystery surrounding her continues to stir intrigue.
James’ downward spiral continues, with Emma and Sharon trying to intervene as he faces the consequences of his reckless actions, including the fallout from his stolen credit card. Carol, still reeling from her night with JJ, tries to ruin James’ Christmas with Sharon’s help, but the new romance proves distracting.
On Christmas Day, Damien and Mairead believe their troubles are behind them, but Tyler is still lurking, plotting his revenge. Carol’s relationship with JJ heats up, though she remains guarded about his intentions.
Later in the week, Mairead confronts Tyler's manipulation while Damien’s recovery faces danger as Tyler tampers with his medication. Meanwhile, Emma pushes James to rebuild his career without her financial help. Carol wrestles with JJ’s interest in her bookies, while Steo grows wary of his motives.
Ros an Rún
Christmas Eve: 8:30pm, TG4
St Stephen's Day: 8:30pm, TG4
On Christmas Eve, Crystal struggles with withdrawal but is determined to prove herself by preparing Christmas dinner. However, her paranoia spirals when Cora appears, exposing shocking truths about her living situation. Will Crystal hold it together, or will this revelation push her over the edge?
Meanwhile, choir drama unfolds as Vera's attempt to replace Bobbi Lee backfires, turning the group against her. Can Noreen save the choir’s Christmas Eve performance?
Elsewhere, Tadhg battles his own crisis when he realizes he has the missing cash box but can’t remember taking it. Will Noreen discover his secret?
St. Stephen’s Day brings more drama. Terry, desperate for money, steals from the pub during Lá an Dreoilín, setting up a showdown with Tadhg. Sonny’s patience with Crystal wears thin after her attack on Cora, but when she finally opens up, will Sonny support her or fall back into old habits?
And as Penny ropes Laoise into her content creation, a family rift comes to light. Can Laoise help Penny and her father Marcus reconcile?
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