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Hello, I'm Susan Spence. Welcome to my Soaps Page! Here are the main storylines for the week of March 8th in Coronation Street, Emmerdale and Eastenders. SOAPS ON LBC - I'm with Steve Allen on LBC97.3FM on Monday March 8th 6-7am. WEEKLY SOAP PODCAST - The podcast for the week of March 8th will be up on March 6th at www.susanspence.co.uk then click on Spencey on Soaps. Enjoy! SSx
CORRIE	Simon runs away this week. Fed up with everyone fighting over him, he takes matters into his own hands. It might just be the best thing because at least it makes the adults put aside their petty squabbles and concentrate on what matters. George is adamant that Peter's an unfit father and convinces the courts to award him temporary custody of the lad while he files for permanent charge. As you can imagine, Peter's furious, but he hasn't helped himself by getting arrested earlier in the week for breaking a window and fighting with George. Deciding Simon could do with a holiday, George and Eve take him to Blackpool, but she's stunned to discover that her husband has no intention of returning to Weatherfield. As they fight over what's best for him, a scared Simon overhears and decides it would be best if he got away. Eve secretly calls the Barlows when they discover Simon's missing and George is left shame-faced, but Peter manages to control his anger, now much more concerned with finding his son. The police issue flyers as Simon's family frantically scour the streets as night begins to fall. I'm glad this storyline is coming to a close, it's been drawn out a bit too long, still at least it's worth it just to see how and where Simon reappears... Tina bans Gail from attending Joe's funeral when she realises the police suspect her step-mum of murder. The pair support each other during a visit to the chapel of rest to see Joe's body, but relations turn sour when new witnesses surface leaving Gail to protest her innocence. While his mum is fighting for her freedom, Nick uses Kelly to get to Carla. He pretends he's interested in her, in a bid to get hold of Underworld's accounts. It works too, allowing him to make Carla a tempting offer to buy into the business, but if Kelly thinks this is her chance to become the boss's girlfriend, she's in for a rude awakening... Janice gets excited when Trevor asks her to recommend a posh restaurant, however, it's not her he's taking out, but Carla! She's quite taken with the binman and finds it amusing when he mistakes her for the cleaner. Don't tell me the Ice Queen is melting... And how will Fiz react when she discovers that John has got a job teaching evening classes, but didn't declare his criminal record? And that's not all Mr Stape's lied about. After all that's happened between these two, you'd think he'd realise by now that the lies don't work...
EASTENDERS	After a heart-to heart with Dot and some good old traditional family bonding, which includes a birthing DVD of all things, Ian agrees to Jane and Lucy's plan of keeping the baby. Initially, though he's shocked and wants her to have an abortion, but that all changes and the week ends with the Beales desperately trying to stop Leon from finding out that he's the dad... Peggy's over-the-moon when the police return the Queen Vic bust. However, her joy is short-lived as Roxy refuses to have it on the bar - to her it's a morbid reminder of her father's murder. With Roxy still ignoring her advice on how to get customers through the door, Peggy takes a tip from the youngsters and organises a 'grime' night. Roxy's a bit put out and tries to hijack her Aunt's idea, but when when her plans go astray, Peggy saves the day by producing a laptop with all the urban tunes on it (where did she get that from?) and dresses up as a tequila girl, who's a dead-ringer for Dolly Parton. The night's a success until Kylie (get rid now please) makes fun of her efforts and throws a pint over Peggy. Roxy throws Kylie out, denying poor Peggy the opportunity to screech, 'get outta ma pub!' Still, she doesn't have time to dwell on it because she receives a phone call from the police – a Danny Mitchell is asking for her. Yes, he's back and manages to convince Peggy he's worth rescuing. Could he be the ally Peggy needs and just what is he up to? Max knocks back a Becca sundae, but it results in him having to answer some awkward questions and his sister, Carol, sharing the blame. That Becca's mad, but Carol's got her number! Libby is back and she's going out with Adam! What is wrong with her? As you'd imagine, Adam's quick to rub Darren's nose in it – enjoy it while you can, matey! Everyone's stunned when Lucas is revealed as the person who sent Liz the flowers. Typically, he manages to twist things and soon Libby's thanking him on behalf of Owen for his consideration. How does he do it? Also... Ricky and Bianca have to fight to get Liam into a decent school; Lucas is horrified when the residents start a petition to have the Square gardens redesigned and Billie's friends cause more trouble for Whitney.
EMMERDALE	Will Cain and Debbie tie the knot this week? Determined to get a ring on her finger, Cain organises a surprise wedding, the problem is, he's not told the bride. He enrolls the help of the Dingles to get Charity to the Registry office, and apart from a couple of blips it works, until she realises what's going on. Understandably, she's furious that Cain could be so presumptuous, but at the same time she's flattered and eventually agrees to tie the knot. However, as she prepares to say her vows, she finds herself speechless. Does she marry Cain? Debbie adds to her parents woes by dropping the bombshell that she's leaving the village. Desperate to experience a different life away from the bickering, she accepts a job in Jersey - Cain tries to stop her, but is disappointed when she won't change her mind. She says her goodbyes and Andy takes her and Sarah to the airport. Charley Webb is expecting her first baby with Matthew Wolfenden who plays David. Aaron's left to contemplate his sexuality when Holly dumps him. He ends up outside a gay club, but can;t pluck up the courage to go in. Desperate not to confront himself, he tries again with Holly, but she rejects him again, leaving Aaron lonely and confused. He then tries it on with Victoria, but is also knocked back – ten-out-ten for effort though! Rodney's search through the lonely hearts reunites him with his old friend, Charlie, who takes a shine to Diane. Doug won't be happy... Maisie has a shaky start when she returns to work at the Woolpack, but a little support from Diane soon sees her back in the swing of things. She's also relieved when she and Ryan look to have put the past behind them. It's not going so well with her mum though, Natasha is worried when she receives an abrupt call from the bank which is compounded by the fact that Katie overheard the conversation. Time to call in the cavalry – Jason Merrells who will play the wealthy Declan... Sally Spode is back! She's quietly causing problems – sabotaging the church flowers and putting them through the vicarage letterbox, it's clear she's been inside the house when Laurel finds the door open, but poor Sandy gets the blame, however, she ups the ante when Tootsie goes missing...