Picks of the day
It’s a big week as Nate and Tracy welcome their baby and Faith makes a comeback. However, the Dingles are far from playing happy families and with old feuds bubbling beneath the surface, will Faith even be allowed to stay in the village?
Early in the week, a squeamish Nate sets himself a gory challenge to prepare for his tot’s arrival. The dad-to-be is already feeling worried, so when Tracy tells him they’re babysitting Cain’s kids, the pressure mounts.
But Cain and Moira’s romantic getaway is postponed when they spot Tracy bent over in pain. It’s not long before she’s rushed to hospital and the birth is under way.
Also this week, Moira has a chaotic run-in with Faith, who she spots arguing with an undertaker. Moira wants answers but Faith is desperate to get away.
She soon jumps in the hearse and speeds out of the car park.
Yasmeen finds herself in a troubling situation this week. After someone drops by the restaurant looking for Geoff, Elaine suggests removing all traces of him from the site. While doing so,Yasmeen and find a heap of final dem
Alya suggests sellin community centre, but Yasmeen won’t hear o However, after the bail knock, it may be her only option.
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The reality of Ruby’s pregnancy sets in when Martin starts asking when their 12-week scan will be. Knowing the dates won’t add up, she books a private appointment. What lengths will Ruby go to in order to save her relationship? Meanwhile, the situation between Ruby and her former best-bud Stacey goes from bad to worse. Martin has planned a trip to Greece, so Ruby suggests he takes the kids, too. When they talk things over in the Vic with Stacey, the conversation turns nasty.
Elsewhere, Kim turns matchmaker to find Isaac a real relationship. When Whitney bats away her offer, she resorts to another potential match. Isaac agrees to the blind date.
Dancing On Ice: The Greatest Show On Ice 6pm, ITV
First of all, Graham Bell’s partner Yebin Mok suffered “a very nasty wound from an ice blade”, before Denise Van Outen quit when she fractured her shoulder in an accident.
Then Billie Shepherd was absent after revealing her grandmother Wendy had tragically passed away and Rufus Hound withdrew after testing positive for Covid-19. Joe-Warren Plant and his pro partner
Vanessa Bauer also both tested positive for Covid-19 and last week Jason Donovan didn’t perform after suffering back pain.
No wonder this current run has been dubbed the “series of unfortunate events”.
The show’s producers have decided to give the skaters a rest this week and are instead airing this one-off special celebrating the show’s memorable moments. ★★★
Jamie: Keep Cooking Family Favourites 8.30pm, Channel 4
Now more than ever we need solutions to help us feed ourselves and our families, every day of the week.
Thankfully, Jamie Oliver is back with more inspirational recipes for simple, affordable and delicious meals.
He begins with his twist on the glorious roast chicken, which he combines with another favourite – the margherita pizza.
Cooking it over a juicy bed of ripe tomatoes and sprinkling it with basil, he serves this delicious, summery chicken with giant mozzarella-stuffed gnocchi.
Jamie also takes inspiration from one of his favourite takeaway dishes to create the perfect snack for sharing – a prawn toastie served with sweet chilli sauce and a quick cucumber pickle. ★★★★