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Charlotte Tutton

Corrie battle, EastEnders attack and Emmerdale trial: Soap highlights for the week ahead

The soaps have some big scenes coming up this week on ITV and BBC, from attacks, killers on trial and residents at war.

Emmerdale airs the soap trial of the century, as killer Meena Jutla takes to the stand and puts on the performance of a lifetime.

Coronation Street airs war for Abi Franklin and Imran Habeeb, as things turn ugly over baby Alfie's custody battle.

Over on EastEnders, Ben Mitchell takes violent action as he continues to suffer in silence over recent events - while someone finally learns the truth.

Here's the biggest moments of the week for all three soaps...

Corrie's Imran fights dirty against Abi, as Toyah hits rock bottom

Coronation Street airs the start of a custody war (ITV)

Imran Habeeb will turn on the mother of his child as he fights dirty in a bid to get custody.

This week on Coronation Street, Imran is forced to find alternative accommodation after splitting from Toyah.

As Imran hunts for a flat, he tells Abi about his plans to move and suggests she and Alfie move in with him, but she turns him down.

Coronation Street airs war for Abi Franklin and Imran Habeeb (ITV)

Later, he's alarmed after hearing from Kelly that Abi saved her from taking morphine, in turn being in possession of the bottle herself.

After sharing his fears with Toyah, he tells her that he intends to fight for custody of Alfie and that he wants her to help raise his son.

Toyah meanwhile is struggling to cope with recent events, and Imran's betrayal as she hits rock bottom.

EastEnders ' Ben struggles to cope - leading to attack

Ben Mitchell's true struggles will come to light (BBC)

Spoilers confirm Ben Mitchell's true struggles will come to light, as others finally realise how fragile he is.

It all kicks off when Callum reveals that his work want him to be the face of a new campaign aimed at the LGBT+ community.

Ben immediately panics, fearing it could make him a target, and later on viewers will see Ben shaken when he hears a loud noise at the club.

Ben soon takes matters into his own hands and meddles with Callum’s campaign offer, after admitting he doesn’t want him to take part.

Later this week, Ben and new pal Lewis head off on a night out only for Lewis to be heckled by a group of men, which he shrugs off.

The next day when he spots a man named Steve who spouted vile homophobic slurs at Lewis the night before, Ben drags him into the gym’s alley and attacks him.

Sharon covers for him though with Callum and the police, but when she confronts Ben it's clear to her he isn't doing okay.

Emmerdale's Meena trial leads to 'horrifying' final bombshell

Emmerdale viewers could be in for a shock next week as Meena Jutla appears to convince the jury that she is innocent (ITV)

Emmerdale viewers could be in for a shock this week as Meena Jutla appears to convince the jury that she is innocent - despite brutally slaying four people and attempting to murder a handful more.

In spite of all the evidence piling up against her, Meena pled not guilty to the murders of Andrea, Ben and Leanne, much to everyone's dismay.

Her trial will commence this week and, while everyone is tense, Meena basks in being in the spotlight.

Liam is first up to the stand, but he's immediately thrown by Meena (ITV)

Liam is first up to the stand, but he's immediately thrown by Meena's act of meekness

However, he's blindsided when he's accused by the defence of having an affair with Meena and lets his fury get the better of him.

Next up, Manpreet refuses to let her sister rattle her and testifies against her sister in court, but it's tough going as the defence attempts to portray her as a liar after delving into her past.

Manpreet refuses to let her sister rattle her and testifies against her sister in court (ITV)

When Meena takes the stand the next day and plays a meek victim, the jury are enthralled by her performance - but will the nurse be able to get away with murder by fooling the jury?

Viewers will have to wait and see, but it's been revealed a final bombshell from Meena could leave Manpreet scarred for life...

Got any theories or thoughts on the current storylines? Let us know in the comments section below

Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7:30pm on ITV, while EastEnders airs at the same time on BBC One on Mondays to Thursdays.

Corrie airs straight after Emmerdale at 8pm on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays.

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