This week on Out in the Wash, Jayne breaks down the latest drama from EastEnders, Emmerdale and Coronation Street and asks why one soap feels miles ahead of the others right now.

In EastEnders, the mystery of who killed Anthony continues as Jake returns and Chrissie starts asking the questions others haven’t. Kat’s instincts point towards Jasmine, but will anyone listen? Meanwhile, Max chooses silence over consequences as Louis bullies Ollie, Linda’s judgement wobbles again, and Ravi finds himself trapped between the police and gang life as Nugget’s epilepsy diagnosis changes everything. Is EastEnders playing it too safe?

Over in Emmerdale, Cain’s cancer storyline is handled with realism and honesty as he begins treatment while trying to keep control of the farm and his family. Victoria and Robert’s decision to sell to Joe Tate raises bigger questions about legacy and loyalty, while Bear, April and Dylan’s parallel trauma scenes deliver some of the strongest emotional storytelling of the week. Right now, Emmerdale feels layered, confident and quietly powerful.

In Coronation Street, Todd’s self-destructive spiral intensifies as overexercising, secrecy and financial stress catch up with him. Theo’s manipulation grows more uncomfortable, Gary’s controlling streak resurfaces, and a mysterious will leaves George unexpectedly named. With Carl sacked and revenge simmering, Corrie is juggling multiple threads – but are they building towards something bigger?

This episode explores where each soap is succeeding, where they are struggling, and what might come next.

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