SOAP UPDATE

ITV, 7pm & 8pm No one in soap history has ever gone into labour by saying: “Oh darling, I think I’m having a contraction.” It’s always hugely dramatic and awkward. When Rebecca’s car plays up, Victoria convinces Aaron to take it out for a test run. Mid-run it breaks down... just as Rebecca’s waters break.

In soapland, babies tend to arrive within minutes, so will she make it to hospital? LABOURED Rebecca BAD IDEA Sharon, right, fears for Michelle

BBC1, 7.30pm Michelle has plans to invite Tom for dinner – which in principle sounds like a terrible idea. Sharon is concerned, but Michelle goes ahead and then grills him about his behaviour when he gets there. She’s not completely stupid – she has a plan up her sleeve, but she soon loses control.

Elsewhere, Ian quizzes Kathy.