SOAP WATCH

CLAUDIA CONNELL’S ultimate insight into the week’s soaps

Corner shops in soaps are an Aladdin’s cave of riches. Just as every resident eats all their meals in local cafes, they buy all their supplies at the local shop. And why not? They sell everything, even if the pricing’s a bit questionable.

When there was a power cut on Coronation Street, Dev’s Corner Shop had a supply of candles. We also learned they stock pregnancy tests (well, there is a demand).

Dev’s prices are a little strange though. Whoever’s serving just seems to make up the amount as they go. Viewers clocked that they charged Steve McDonald £3.50 for toilet roll and Bernie £4.50 for a carton of milk.

EastEnders’ Minute Mart may appear to have rows of empty shelves but if any local wants to make a cake for a special occasion, the ingredients magically appear.

David’s Shop in Emmerdale is a classier affair. Customers can stay for a glass of wine and some olives. The only problem is, David’s opening hours are unpredictable, as he’s prone to closing up at short notice to deal with his latest love-life dramas.

Jaci Stephen is away

WILL MARRIAGE BE MURDER FOR WHITNEY?

The day a wedding runs smoothly in Walford will be the day Phil Mitchell becomes a monk. It’s no different for Whitney and Callum (pictured), whose big day isn’t exactly buzzing with positivity following Callum’s earlier confession of a fling with Ben.

Will the fact her intended is gay and fancies convicted murderers persuade Whitney that the wedding isn’t such a good idea? Her marriage to Lee only lasted five minutes; you’d think the girl would learn her lesson.

Bianca’s back, trying to make amends

with Tiffany after failing to support her during Evie’s drug-dealing saga. Maybe Bianca (pictured) was as bored by it as we were?

Mel is all set to flee Walford with Hunter in her car boot when Lisa asks for her help in getting Keanu and Louise out of the country. It gives Hunter the chance to escape. The boy is a modern-day Houdini. First it was a prison cell, now the boot of a car.

Hunter, hellbent on killing Jack, heads to The Vic where the wedding party is in full swing. A gun is fired and somebody’s life hangs in the balance. Now that’s an eventful wedding, even by Albert Square standards.