Mum’s List

Friday, 12.35am, BBC One

Caution advised: don’t watch this weepie if you’re feeling emotionally vulnerable. Rafe Spall plays a dad whose wife (Emilia Fox) dies from cancer. She leaves notes and lists on how to raise their kids after she’s gone. (2016/12)

Emmerdale Monday-friday, ITV

Jamie is delighted when Gabby suggests she’s not ready for a baby and celebrates by kissing Dawn. Gabby sees them and realises his aim is to make her have an abortion. She vows to tell Kim the truth but in her rush, she falls and passes out.

Nicola is worried by a solicitor’s letter from Juliette about making their arrangement over Carl official. And Manpreet is in for a shock when Rishi suggests they renew their vows.

Eastenders

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, BBC One

Chelsea continues to manipulate Lucas when he finds out she blackmailed

Jack. And she’s not the only one being duplicitous – Lucas tells Karen his name is Jordan and goes on a date with her, but he’s in danger of being caught out.

Love is in the air for other Walford residents, too, as Kim tries to shoot Cupid’s arrow at Ash, Peter, Iqra and Mila. Lola and Isaac flirt and Bobby is chuffed to see he’s been matched on a dating app.

Meanwhile, Bailey is upset that Mother’s Day is coming up, and Ruby tells Martin she wants to move on, but grief floors her.

8pm, BBC Two

The contenders transform two London hair salons.

Both teams are going all out, with one opting for a bold botanical theme and their rivals aiming for art deco chic. Helping Michelle Ogundehin judge is design and retail expert Abigail Ahern.

8pm, Channel 4

With online searches for puppies rocketing by

650% in the UK during the pandemic, the smash-hit series based at Wood Green, The Animals Charity, makes a timely return. Tonight, an 8st Newfoundland showers the Coxon family with slobber!