AFTER weeks of speculation, the truth comes out - it is a member of the Barlow family who attacked a defenceless Ken (Coronation Street, ITV).

He's horrified by the realisation that somebody close to him could have done it, but puts himself in danger again by confronting them. Eventually the villain goes to the police to make a full confession - but this may not be the end of the story...

Nick attempts to prove he hasn't been taken over by the green-eyed monster by organising a day out at the seaside with Leanne, Toyah, Peter and Steve. Unfortunately, a kickabout on the beach turns into a disaster, and Leanne decides enough is enough - their relationship is over.

As Nick is left alone with his thoughts, he steps into quicksand, but will anybody hear his cries for help?

Nathan attempts to silence Shona, but she reveals how he's been using Bethany to a horrified David, Sarah and Gary.

The custody battle over Matthew in EastEnders (BBC One) is so bitter, even Dot couldn't resolve it, so Honey has no chance this week when she tells Charlie to back off.

Instead of taking her advice, Charlie reveals he's informed social services that he's applying for residency of his son. In response, Jack comes up with a plan that's so drastic, even Max thinks it's a bad idea, but can a surprise visitor succeed where Dot and trainee Wise Woman of Walford Stacey have failed and make him see sense?

Elsewhere, Patrick returns, which is good news for Denise who finally opens up about her problems. However, it's bad news for Kim, who is about to get a lecture on why she should have been there for her sister.

Meanwhile, Abi continues to plant seeds of doubt in Steven's mind about Lauren's whereabouts, and he starts tracking her like a second-rate detective. And as Jonny and Kathy become concerned about Whitney, the Carters prepare for a meeting with Fi.

Carly and Marlon in Emmerdale (ITV) have both got the ex-factor this week, as Matt comes clean about his feelings for his former girlfriend and then asks her to leave the village with him. Meanwhile, Marlon confides his relationship woes in Laurel, before leaning in for a kiss... Is this the end of any wedding plans for Emmerdale's unlikeliest couple?

Aaron seems to be taking the news of Robert and Rebecca's fling better than we first feared as he assures his husband he'll support him if he wants to be a father to the baby. However, Robert insists he has no intention of playing happy families with his former sister-in-law - but could he come to regret his words when Rebecca is later rushed to the hospital with stomach pains?

Over at the factory, Nell gets the wrong idea after overhearing a conversation between Jai and Moira, while Jimmy and Nicola destroy a consignment of chocolate swans in a fit of passion. While we try to get that image out of our heads, the couple do their best to replace the damaged confectionary - and when that doesn't work, Nicola blames the misshapen birds on the workers.

In Hollyoaks (Channel 4) it's the day of Nick's graduation, but Holly is more concerned about his extracurricular activities with Tegan than his academic achievements.

Nick retaliates by publicly confronting his girlfriend about her own recent encounter with Zack. But will the couple decide they've both made mistakes and call it quits, or is their row about to take a more sinister turn?

Elsewhere, Sienna discovers Warren's child arrangement order and sets out to make him fall in love with her all over again so they can keep their family together. Unfortunately, her attempts to seduce him in The Loft end in a tussle with Cindy and a trip to A&E for the mum-to-be, leaving Sienna convinced that if she wants to keep her kids, she's going to have fight dirty.

Meanwhile, Goldie discovers she has her own fairy godmother as she admits she'd leave Shane if she could afford to - and Ellie promptly gives her a couple of grand to make the dream a reality. When Goldie flashes the cash, Shane agrees to go, but covertly asks Prince to come with him.