Stars of the future

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STV, 7pm DEBBIE is alarmed when she realises that Kerry has got social services involved and is having a meeting with them that morning. She fears Cain could lose Kyle and tries to retract her words but it falls on deaf ears.

Meanwhile, Liv and Jacob go on a date and it all goes really well – except that Jacob is worried about how Maya will react when she finds out.

Elsewhere, Matty decides to hand out love life advice to Pete. EASTENDERS

BBC1, 7.30pm JEAN is nervous when Stacey decides to book her a doctor’s appointment, concerned that Stacey will find out the truth. How will she get out of this one? Meanwhile, Mick and Linda prepare for their trip to Australia with Shirley enjoying seeing Mick in his wedding outfit.

Rainie attends a Narcotics Anonymous meeting where she makes a confession. And elsewhere, Jay is worried when Ruby ignores his calls and then later slams a door in his face. RIVER CITY

BBC1, 8pm STEVIE O’Hara is in big trouble, as his big sentencing moment of truth arrives.

Despite his best efforts to act calm, Stevie breaks down in front of Scarlett, admitting he’s terrified about going back to prison.

Elsewhere, Caitlin and Logan are stunned to discover the council have revoked the pub’s licence. Undeterred, they launch a campaign to save the Tall Ship but as their campaign gathers momentum, Logan grows unnerved. CHILD GENIUS Channel 4, 8pm “WHAT makes you think you’re a genius?” “Ego” responded the child genius as this series began yesterday.

It’s the nationwide contest to find Britain’s brainiest eight to 12-year-old, with only 19 children making it through from hundreds who applied.

Every year the competition throws up debate and splits viewers. Is it right to put kids through a gruelling, televised contest? Is this pressure coming from parents or something they want for themselves? We’ll leave that for you to

Sandra is drawn into the mystery