Thursday's Soaps: Emmerdale, EastEnders, Hollyoaks

By Neil Wilkes, Editor-in-chief | 08 June 2023

Details of what's to come tonight on Emmerdale, EastEnders and Hollyoaks.

Emmerdale (Episodes 9698 and 9699)

Writer: Chris Gill
Director: Matt Hilton

Charity invites Chloe along to Sarah's surprise 18th birthday party in the Woolpack but is thrown when Mack shows up too.

Mack, Chloe and Sarah on Emmerdale on June 8, 2023 © ITV

Mack, Chloe and Charity on Emmerdale on June 8, 2023 © ITV

Later, in the back room, Mack and Chloe share a kiss after seeing Reuben smile for the first time - unaware that Charity has seen everything.

Chloe and Mack on Emmerdale on June 8, 2023 © ITV

Chloe, Charity and Mack on Emmerdale on June 8, 2023 © ITV

Paddy's stunned by the news that his dad tried to kiss Mandy.

Mandy and Paddy on Emmerdale on June 8, 2023 © ITV

This hour-long episode airs at 7.30pm on ITV1 and ITVX

EastEnders (Episode 6712)

Writer: Bryan Kirkwood
Director: Jamie Annett

As Sharon and Keanu continue to bicker over the hiring of Reiss, they are forced to play reluctant hosts when Sonia and Reiss invite themselves over for the evening.

Reiss, Sharon and Keanu on EastEnders on June 8, 2023 © BBC

Sharon and Keanu on EastEnders on June 8, 2023 © BBC

Reiss on EastEnders on June 8, 2023 © BBC

Jay invites Kim and Billy round as they share out more items from Lola's memory box.

Honey, Billy and Kim on EastEnders on June 8, 2023 © BBC

This episode airs at 7.30pm on BBC One

Hollyoaks (Episode 6129)

Writer: Alanna Hallum
Director: Ian Curtis

With the help of Juliet's loved ones, Peri decorates the folly with pictures of their relationship. After Juliet explores with Romeo, Peri reads to her what would have been their wedding vows. When Peri's favourite song comes on, a determined Juliet forces herself to stand up to dance with the love of her life...