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Charlotte Tutton

Corrie exits, EastEnders funeral and Emmerdale trial decision: This week's soap highlights

EastEnders, Emmerdale and Coronation Street fans can expect some sad goodbyes and some big returns this week.

The ITV and BBC soaps all air moments of drama, with several characters forced to face up to their actions.

Corrie could be lining up more than one exit across the next three hour-long episodes, as one fan favourite departs and another is sadly set to pass away.

Over in Emmerdale, Manpreet Sharma and sister Meena Jutla are about to go head-to-head, as the killer's trial looms ever closer.

In EastEnders, one character makes her big return - but she's soon clashing with her loved ones and love rival Janine Butcher.

There's a lot to look forward to this week on all three soaps, so here's the biggest moments ahead...

Coronation Street

EastEnders, Emmerdale and Coronation Street fans can expect some sad goodbyes and some big returns this week (ITV)

There's an exit for fan favourite Emma Brooker this week, after actress Alexandra Mardell quit the role earlier this year.

The character's secret involvement in the death of an elderly man named Ted finally comes to light, so it's up in the air how she will depart.

But by the end of the week, Emma will leave Weatherfield for good, with fans no doubt hoping she gets a happy ending.

There's also a death on the cards, in scenes thought to be airing on Friday, as Laura Neelan passes away after her battle with cancer.

With daughter Kelly believing her mother killed her dad Rick, after she took the blame for Gary Windass, she's now desperate to say her goodbyes before it's too late.

But with Kelly not wanting to know, can Gary convince her to see her mum one last time?

Emmerdale

Manpreet Sharma makes a big decision on the ITV soap this week (ITV)

Manpreet Sharma makes a big decision on the ITV soap this week, after initially deciding not to face her killer sister Meena Jutla in court.

After realising she could be the one to bring her down, Manpreet does a U-turn and decides to testify against her in court when her trial arrives.

Lawyer Ethan Anderson offers to help her prepare for what they might throw at her, but what neither of them know is that Meena is plotting a plan of her own.

She vows to bring down her sister Manpreet and destroy her publicly - with Manpreet soon wondering what she is up to, when she realises Wendy Posner has been called as a witness to help Meena's case.

But will she manage to convince the jury of her sister's lies, or will taking to the stand go against her?

EastEnders

EastEnders airs the return of Linda Carter this week (ITV)

EastEnders airs the return of Linda Carter this week, but she causes chaos at Tina Carter's funeral.

After her exit last year she has since turned to alcohol again, and her and husband Mick have decided to call it quits.

But Linda is devastated in upcoming episodes, when she realises Mick has something going on with Janine Butcher - and soon recognises her as the stranger who encouraged her to end her marriage.

As Linda lashes out at Janine and Mick and the rest of the Carters, she ruins poor Tina's wake - but can the family forgive her?

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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