Season 20 - Episode Guide

When a woman comes in wanting to flyer for a lost locket, Sid and Valerie are surprised when they find out what was in it. Zara is surprised when Daniel comes home with a guest, while Al struggles to deal with stopping smoking.

Ruhma tries to support a colleague who is on her first day back after a forced break. Heston rolls out an Iron Lung to celebrate 70 years of the NHS, while things are complicated more for Daniel and Zara.

Karen prepares the Mill for a special guest. Al is in a foul mood, while Daniel is forced to bring Izzie into the surgery.

Al hosts a couple who have differing views on smoking. Mrs Tembe and Heston have a disagreement over what biscuits to serve to a guest.

Al insists that Mrs Tembe and Heston need to sort their differences. They decide to go out for lunch to have a heart-to-heart, with terrible consequences.

In the aftermatch of the incident, Rob has to talk to those involved, and the Mill has to carry on regardless.

Sid has to overcome his own emotions when a shared tragedy threatens to push one of his patients over the edge. With Ruhma and Mrs Tembe still reeling, Rob becomes increasingly obsessed with the investigation.

When some of Daniel's patients suddenly question their diagnosis, he suspect someone at the Mill is working to undermine him. A moral dilemma causes Ruhma to wrestle with her conscience, and Al returns to work, but is it too soon?

Karen struggles with her emotions as she helps a widower and his beloved dog who can't face the idea of moving into a care home. Will Al get the answers he wants when the results of the postmortem and crash investigation are revealed? Elsewhere, Shak tries to get Ruhma to face something she'd rather avoid.

A mother struggling to bond with her daughter has a breakthrough in therapy with Jimmi as he uncovers an event buried deep in her past that she has been too afraid to face. Ruhma takes the first heartbreaking step towards giving Heston what he wanted, and Alia makes a shock announcement.

Emma helps a mechanic who is facing a family breakdown. Daniel gets a shock when he visits Mrs Tembe. Karen struggles in her new role at the Mill, and Sid faces Zara's wrath when he does a favour for Ayesha and Valerie.

Zara comes up with a plan to help an autistic man who is desperate to be more independent. The reality of what she must do at the register office is too much for Ruhma to bear, and Karen makes a decision that gives the partners another problem they do not need.

It is the day of the funeral. As the order of service gets under way, emotions run high inside the church. But Mrs Tembe finds herself unable to enter a place that has always been so sacred to her. Will she be able to overcome her anger towards God and say a final goodbye to her friend?

Sid struggles when his minor surgery patients make him feel inadequate. Will he be able to prove he is up to the job and win them over? Ruhma decides it is the right time for another chat with Al, but what exactly does she want to say? Zara and Daniel bicker over a bus pass, and Ayesha has a plan to get Mrs Tembe back to work.

Ayesha tries to help a woman with MS, but her efforts are challenged by a husband who is looking for someone to blame. Mrs Tembe is finally back at work but not in the best of moods. Someone needs to have a word, but who will draw the short straw? Daniel issues Zara with an ultimatum.

Al deals with a diabetic lecturer struggling with his diagnosis. Another medical emergency prompts Al's past to come back and haunt him. Mrs Tembe's reaction to the idea of a memorial bench leaves everyone stunned. Alia makes a big decision about her future, and Zara is furious after an outburst from Izzie.

Rob deals with an elderly man stealing ladies underwear. The man sees himself as a modern-day Robin Hood but why is he doing it? Zara is furious about Izzie treating her like an evil stepmother and decides to take back some control. The vicar is left reeling after a shocking confession from Mrs Tembe.

Karen is suspicious when she finds a patient is far from vulnerable. Zara feels taunted by an image of Izzie, but will she sacrifice her own feelings for Daniel's sake? Jimmi finds himself in the spotlight. Sid has a lightbulb moment.

Mrs Tembe deals with a bereft wife who blames The Mill for her husband's debilitating stroke, but who is really at fault? Rob is surprised that Al is coping so well after the accident, but is everything really as it seems? Valerie takes Izzie to her ballet class. Izzie opens up about Zara.

Emma treats a young kid accused of ferrying drugs, but as she gets wind of a revenge attack, will she be able to get through to him before it's too late? Sid struggles to get the team on board with the table tennis competition. Zara comes to blows with Izzie.

When a mother walks into the Mill claiming to be dead, it is down to Sid to make her see that she still has lots to live for. Ruhma pays an emotional visit to the grave. Izzie crosses the line.

Ayesha feels out of her depth when she is asked to direct a student allergy play. Zara tries to get through to Daniel about Izzie's behaviour. Al takes it upon himself to get Mrs Tembe in the Christmas spirit.

Karen is thrilled that an old friend has lost so much weight, but after attending her diet club she starts to worry that Angela is not as healthy as she seems. The team gear up for the first table tennis match. Shak goes to Daniel with a serious problem.

When Naomi tells Jimmi she is about to move in with her fiance her life couldn't seem more perfect, but Jimmi thinks it is about time she stopped compromising. Valerie is feeling unfulfilled. Zara is left utterly excluded after Christmas tree decorating goes horribly wrong.

A fight between Izzie and Zara causes Daniel to suspect his daughter is keeping a secret. Ruhma worries about a young couple prepared to go to desperate lengths to have a child. Valerie's latest fad leaves her colleagues scratching their heads.

Mrs Tembe has an eventful day when she visits a black hair salon being run by two very different sisters. Zara tries to win Izzie round, while Valerie feels the heat at the table tennis semi-final.

Valerie has to face the consequences of her actions when her attempts to help a neglected teenage art student go awry. Viv is left rattled by an unexpected turn of events when she drops into the Mill to see Mrs Tembe. Zara tries a new approach with Izzie but will it end in disaster?

Can Al help a vulnerable student stand up to her controlling boyfriend and protect Letherbridge from unwelcome visitors from out of town? Laura and Russell return to the Mill. Zara tries to give Izzie another chance, but her day takes a dramatic turn.

When a woman walks out on her bankrupt partner, his attempt at a romantic gesture goes badly wrong - can Jimmi save the day? Lisa arrives and it looks like things might go from bad to worse for Zara and Daniel. Al is worried about Mrs Tembe - but are his fears justified?

When Emma directs a vulnerable teenage boy to a community hosting charity for the homeless, she reconnects with a former patient whose son ran away from home four years ago. It is the table tennis competition final and the pressure is on. Zara desperately tries to sort things out with Daniel.

Valerie meets an old friend's new partner, but all is not as it seems. Mrs Tembe visits a son who has recently lost his mother and struggles with his questions, while Zara is starting to feel the strain.

Ayesha has to deal with an elderly homeless couple during The Mill's homeless open day. Mrs Tembe deals with a new arrival, and Ruhma struggles to let go.

Karen has to take care of a sensitive situation while on a VPAS visit. Zara has to finally tell Mrs Tembe what is going on, and Ruhma finds it hard to deal with a patient with money troubles.

Sid responds to a fight involving a man dressed as Santa and ends up facing a moral dilemma. Zara opens up to someone unexpected, Mrs Tembe has a potentially awkward encounter and Ruhma's plans backfire.

Valerie has organised a Christmas party, but she cannot stop people from slowly dropping out. Mrs Tembe comes to a realisation and Ruhma has an unexpected visit.

Rob has to deal with the most sensitive of cases. Emma finds out from Zara what has been going on. Ruhma has to make a quick decision.

One missing person, two suspects - can Rob and Jimmi solve the case in time? Zara struggles with Daniel's return to The Mill. Mrs Tembe's friendship with Gordon takes a surprising turn.

Al faces a moral dilemma when he discovers the real reason behind a patient's sudden early retirement. Ruhma breaks some shocking news to Alia. Sid begins to suspect Daniel knows about him and Zara.

Sid and Zara desperately try to explain their actions. Rob and Jimmi hope their grand plan will be enough to get Al back in the driving seat.

Al tries to help a young man understand that in order to move forward with his life he needs to let go of the past. The fallout continues for Daniel and Zara. Mrs Tembe question her relationship with Gordon.

Valerie meets a young woman struggling to cope in the aftermath of an unexpected death. Sid drops a bombshell on Mrs Tembe, and Emma tries to give Alia a different perspective on Ruhma's plans.

Mrs Tembe gets a call that puts the Mill on red alert. Can the team step up to the mark?

Sid turns to Ayesha when he struggles to make a decision about his future at the Mill. Ruhma makes an announcement about her own future and then discovers Mrs Tembe has a secret. Al is determined to win a tough challenge. He agrees to be a yes-man for the day but soon realises it isn't as easy as he thought.

Mrs Tembe does a talk at the church but struggles with her young audience. Can she win them over? Al extends a hand of friendship to Daniel, but will it be accepted? Rob faces an internal investigation after a serious allegation is made. He insists he has done nothing wrong, but can he prove his innocence?

Ruhma is overcome with emotion as she reminisces about Heston. Is she regretting her recent decision? Meanwhile, Mrs Tembe has something to confess that could jeopardise any plans she might have with Gordon. Daniel and Zara almost put their troubled past to bed, but a stark reminder of someone threatens to destroy the moment.

Zara reaches her breaking point with Daniel and presents him with an unusual proposition. Karen and Valerie fish for gossip when an unexpected visitor turns up with a surprise for Mrs Tembe. Sid sees an elderly patient who is confused and can't remember how she cut her hand. Sid later discovers the dark truth lies in a bottle of pills.

Al decides he is the best person to help Alia with her future plans. Mrs Tembe and Gordon put on a show when they realise they are being spied on, but there is a shock for Mrs Tembe at the end of it. Sid finds himself in hot water when he considers getting intimate with someone and then discovers she is his patient's girlfriend.

Zara makes a big effort to get her relationship with Daniel back on track, but is it too much too soon? Mrs Tembe has to make a big decision about her future with Gordon. Tensions run high at the police station when Rob arrests a young woman in connection with the missing child of a police officer.

Mrs Tembe comes to a decision about Gordon, and Ayesha puts her foot in it while trying to help Al 'get out more'. Daniel helps an insecure boss see that life is too short for male pride.

Emma tries to see through Zara's mask at a speed spa, and Mrs Tembe has some crushing news for Gordon. Karen tries to stop a jealous son wrecking his mum's new relationship but starts to think that he might have a real cause for concern.

Ayesha struggles to get into the larping spirit, and Mrs Tembe asks Gordon an unexpected question. Rob is left exasperated after trying to help a promising young footballer fulfil his potential.

Karen has a controversial proposition for Rob, and Mrs Tembe braces herself to tell Zara and Daniel her news. Jimmi struggles to control his emotions when he thinks one of his counselling patients is making a huge mistake.

Al is reunited with a very special vicar. After spending a day together that is out of this world, Frances has a question for Al and, for once, Al is tempted to be very, very reckless.

Al inspires a young girl to reach for the stars but in doing so comes to a sad realisation that brings him back down to earth.

Ruhma finds herself in the thick of it when a new assistant HR manager joins St Phil's and feathers are ruffled. Daniel and Zara's fighting reaches a new level of savagery, while Gordon springs a surprise on Mrs Tembe.

Ayesha has her work cut out when she suspects a friend's new beau isn't all he seems. An unexpected phone call sends Rob on the warpath, while Jimmi worries about the future of the Mill without Mrs Tembe.

When Sid agrees to do the medicals for an investment bank, dark secrets are revealed and lives are forever changed. Mrs Tembe is impressed by young practice manager Becky, while Emma is wary when Zara sets out ground rules for a shopping trip.

Emma advises a woman who is stuck between her overbearing mother and her lazy son, but will she take the advice? Zara and Daniel are at one another's throats over a potential replacement to Mrs Tembe, and Karen is a big baby about getting vaccinated.

When Karen meets the Honourable Portia Carrick, a recluse who likes to drive dangerously, she quickly realises that everything is not as it seems. Al and Jimmi larp about in the woods, while Daniel finds that his day of chores isn't a complete waste of time after all.

Becky's interview at the Mill takes an unexpected turn, while in the woods of Eldorant, Yodreth meets Lolirop - but Sarrounia has something to tell him.

Ruhma deals with two sisters who have differing views, a decision needs to be made about a potential new employee, and Karen is feeling the side effects of her jabs.

Sid deals with a patient's unhappy partner, and there are big changes coming at The Mill, but Daniel and Zara are distracted by Joe, while Al is faced with a conundrum.

Jimmi is mistaken for an estate agent while dealing with an unusual family set-up. The gang has an emotional gathering, and Joe causes more trouble for Daniel and Zara.

Al and Catrin go on a date, Daniel and Zara have a tumultuous night in, and Becky has a night out with Ayesha and Sid.

Emma has to deal with a woman who has been subject to abuse because of nationality. Daniel and Zara take Joe to the nature centre.

Al and Catrin spend time in the woods planning a role-playing game, while Karen visits a young girl in new accommodation, but has to contend with her friend as well.

Emma clashes with DI Addison over the case of a man who may or may not be missing. Daniel struggles to be in Zara's company and wonders if splitting up was a mistake.

Sid treats an anxiety-ridden ventriloquist, and Becky attempts to bond with the receptionist at the Mill. Meanwhile, Al unleashes his anger when a bus damages a prized possession.

Ayesha is forced to question her own prejudice when help for a patient comes from an unlikely source. A video of Al's confrontation with the bus goes viral.

Al's appearance on a radio show takes an unexpected turn. Rob is surprised by Karen's choice of dinner guest, and Zara's mask slips when Emma turns up unannounced.

Ruhma helps a couple when the birth of their child has unforeseen complications, while the fallout from the radio show has huge consequences for Al.

Rob and Addison clash over the reinvestigation of the Hill murder case. At the Mill, Al has to eat humble pie, Sid is intrigued by a new patient, and the library is no more.

Rob struggles to believe Valerie is capable of murder, but a grim new discovery in an old box suggests otherwise. Meanwhile, Sid's new `friend" is keeping secrets from him.

Flashback episode revealing how lonely Valerie was back in 2007 and her desperate attempt to win the love and attention of Grant Hill.

Valerie is haunted by the past after her love letters to a murdered man reach the press. Elsewhere, Sid discovers who his latest patient actually is and Karen has words with Becky.

Becky has a plan but is left doubting herself after a chat with Zara. Rob is in the doghouse, but just as Karen is about to forgive him, he has to deliver more bad news to her.

Ayesha makes some serious allegations about Sid, and Becky feels like the universe is conspiring against her when she faces one crisis after another.

Zara is horrified when a child psychiatrist puts young lives at risk. Meanwhile, Sid collapses at work, and Ayesha thinks that she may have been poisoned.

Charlotte is bemused by Sid's apparent poisoning and Rob tells Karen he cannot go on the cruise. Ruhma comes across a student midwife whose grief is proving to be a huge obstacle.

A patient accuses Emma of discrimination and Rob wonders who he can trust following a shocking discovery. Sid puts his foot in it with a surgery phobic patient.

Rob's faith in his friends is put to the test when he has to interview Jimmi and Addison about Grant Hill's murder. Medical drama series set in a busy Midlands surgery.

Becky meets heavy resistance when she attempts to make the Mill get serious on obesity, Rob and Karen try to bury the hatchet, and Ayesha uncovers a dark secret.

Rob discovers a terrible secret that leaves him in grave danger, and Ayesha is at her wit's end with Becky's anti-obesity crusade.

Rob's life hangs in the balance and Jimmi makes a mistake with a vulnerable patient. A father is furious to find a boy in his teenage daughter's room - but his anger hides a secret.

Ayesha enlists a patient's help to make a point to Becky, while everyone wants a piece of Al. Daniel tries to help an art student face up to his unusual condition.

Becky gets some exciting news, while Ayesha and Al find themselves on a challenging case. When an elderly man dies, Jimmi is alarmed to discover that there is a vigilante group on the Churchill Estate – but are they friend or foe?

The Mill staff have fun power-posing, while the consequences of Al's call to social services is made clear. Sid is pleased to sign off a minor surgery patient after her final procedure, but why isn't she so happy?

Karen and Rob get a call from Sofia at social services, while Becky excitedly prepares for Tam's arrival, and Al gets an unwelcome visitor.

Ayesha is in a quandary when she realises she could help a distressed patient get rid of an unwelcome house guest, but it means breaking confidentiality.

Karen and Rob are on stand-by as Beth and Jadie prepare to fight for their son in the family court. It's World Poetry Day and there's a special guest in town, but Sid has also got something planned.

Becky has some exciting news for Tam, while Karen and Rob have an unexpected day as they await a visit from Mikey's mums. When an angry young woman on community payback causes trouble at the campus surgery, Emma and Valerie find themselves involved, but is everything as it seems?

Karen and Rob have to deal with another incident involving Mikey, while Becky and Tam have a heart-to-heart and Ruhma gets caught in the middle of an awkward triangle.

Karen meets Jadie and Beth, and delivers some bad news, while Becky finds that getting a new staff notice board could be harder than she thinks.

Becky unveils the new staff notice board, while Karen badgers Emma for help. Zara gets frustrated at two patients who are intent on talking to her about their personal problems.

Karen risks upsetting Rob by inviting Jadie and Beth round behind his back. Sid deals with a young volunteer who has trouble understanding when not to get involved.

Karen has to bring Mikey to work - and Becky isn't happy. Zara faces the prospect of Mother's Day without Joe. Al is confronted by an angry woman when he parks in a disabled bay.

Karen anxiously waits to see if things will go her way as the court hearing begins, while Valerie has to confront an angry-looking patient.

Emma is at the engagement party of a friend's daughter which does not go well, and Zara's plans to take Joe on the trip of a lifetime may not leave Daniel thrilled.

Daniel and Zara continue to come to blows over Joe's holiday. An expectant couple are haunted by a ghost from the past.

Rob struggles with being the hero of the hour as he returns to work. The Mill's game of tag escalates to new levels.

The men of The Mill reel from the consequences of tag, while a flashback into Al's past uncovers a lot more than just a love of science-fiction.

Ayesha's frustrations about getting prescriptions signed lead to food for thought for Becky, while Emma has to confront an old friend when she is drafted in to help on a case.

Ruhma ends up in the middle of a family torn apart by birth and death, and it remains to be seen whether Jimmi's neck brace will make Tennyson go easier or harder on him.

Becky challenges the staff to think about how privileged they are with a team building exercise. Elsewhere, a local councillor finds an intruder in his house.

Becky tries to get Ayesha to push her boundaries, Jimmi is stunned by a letter from Judge Tennyson and a nosey neighbour thinks the worst, prompting Karen to investigate.

Becky and Jimmi have an after-hours heart to heart, while it seems Sid might end up regretting allowing his colleagues to attend his parents' anniversary party.

Sid ponders Al's advice, Ayesha thinks it may be time to make her next move in life, and will a dying patient's last wishes be met?

Ayesha's step onto the property ladder will have to be put on hold for now, Becky is angry with the cleaning company, and Ruhma finds a pregnant couple have a surprising development in their basement.

Karen finds herself taking on more than she expected in her VPAS visits.

The new cleaner seems to have made quite an impression on Becky. Meanwhile, Ayesha is excited to start her training but the idea is met with reservations from other staff. Sid talks Al into some love lessons.

Valerie suspects an aged rocker of inappropriate behaviour twoards his carer.

Will Daniel ever change his mind about Ayesha's course? Enzo returns to the Mill, and Becky tries to play it cool. A dying man tries to avoid the truth by splashing the cash.

Will Becky's attempts to wear Daniel down work? Ruhma has turned into Mum-zilla with her worries about Alia's revision, and a journalist's day with Rob isn't all she expected.

Ayesha proves her capabilities, Enzo is the talk of The Mill, and a drunken police officer puzzles Jimmi and Rob.

Al and Sid uncover some interesting truths at the Love Lessons workshop.

Patient Sally is concerned about her father's unusual behaviour, and Jimmi and Ruhma's photography class uncovers more than just Jimmi's eye for a great shot.

Al's bedside manner is questioned by two medical students, Ayesha starts to wonder if she's taken on too much, and a mysterious piece of underwear causes intrigue at The Mill.

Will a pompous man ruin Ayesha's first day at University? Is Enzo falling for Becky? And will Ruhma's attempts to reconcile a mother and daughter pay off?

Karen enjoys the secret she is keeping, Sid learns more about the patterns in his love life, Becky decides what she wants from Enzo, and has Ayesha's patient been entirely honest about her condition?

Zara is back from her holiday and sees red when Becky reveals Daniel has made a decision without her. Ruhma, Valerie and Karen become artists for the day, and a young girl's stomach ache turns out to be a far more serious case for Emma and Rob.

Sid tries journaling as a way of working out where he is going wrong with women, and Becky enjoys an abnormally exciting day of VPAS visits with Valerie.

A very indecisive patient proves hard work for Jimmi, Sid's parents are shocked to find out about his after-hours pursuits with Zara, and Daniel and Zara continue to wind each other up.

Sid can't get his head around his parent's revelation, a patient comes back from his trip with a few unwanted surprises for his wife, and will an emergency at the Mill build bridges between Daniel and Zara?

After a counselling session with a complicated student, Jimmi and Rob uncover some uncomfortable online realities.

Sid's persistence leads to his parents finally opening up, but is there more to know? Becky plays match-maker, and a vulnerable older lady is sure she recognises a patient at the Mill.

Will Sid's findings lead him to think completely differently about his parents? Zara scores in the jealousy stakes.

Ruhma tries to convince Sid not to break patient confidentiality rules, Emma and Ayesha get distracted and this leads to an emergency, and an anxious patient needs to face her demons in order to move forwards.

Sid cannot leave his troubles at the door, Becky suggests an outing, and a patient with bipolar tugs at Karen's heart strings.

A talented musician is panicked when she loses her prized instrument.
Will Daniel open up at the forest bathing day? Ruhma and Valerie find an unusual way to help Alia with her revision.

Sid rebuffs his fathers attempts to talk, Zara gets caught out because Daniel hasn't told her about a charity event, and Ruhma tries to keep the peace between a rowing couple.

As things thaw between Sid and Tye, Sid is taken on a trip. Daniel has a night out with an old friend, and Ayesha gets to know a fellow student when they do a practical coursework together.

Daniel and Becky attend a charity golf day, Valerie starts to get excited about art, and after a body is found in a lake, Jimmi deals with the fallout.

Temptation is put in Daniel's way, Sid confronts his parents, and Emma's new HomeBnB guest gives more than she was bargaining for.

Sid is faced with a dilemma, Daniel has to deal with the aftermath, and Zara gets drawn into an awkward situation when she attends a physio.

Ayesha gets involved in Valerie's new obsession, and Rob deals with a group of bullies.

Everyone receives a shock when the temporary practice manager turns up. Ruhma has to deal with Shak's plan for the future, and Karen's plans to get a cooking lesson are thrown into disarray.

Al tries to support Ruhma through the final day of Ramadan. Emma and Zara don't see eye to eye, and Ayesha's attempts to help a charity are interrupted by a medical emergency.

Ruhma opens up her house to celebrate Eid. Daniel and Zara discuss the nitty gritty details of breaking up. Jimmi has to deal with an alcoholic, but the situation is not as simple as it first seems.

Al helps Ruhma and Alia get out of a tight spot. Zara and Daniel continue to argue, and Sid has to deal with a couple who don't seem to be getting on.

Joe has a surprise for Daniel and Zara, Ayesha starts to despair about Valerie, and Emma and Su get caught up in a situation with a patient who has motor neurone disease.

Zara and Daniel finally have a honest conversation, Shak starts his new job, and Al deals with a patient suffering a severe nosebleed.

Emma is looking forward to her night in with Zara, but is unhappy about an uninvited guest. Daniel opens up to Jimmi, and Ruhma has a tough day at St Phil's, which is made worse by some unexplained noises.

Valerie has an unusual suggestion for Ruhma, Daniel can't get Becky out of his head, and Zara puts herself in a dangerous situation when she tries to help a couple deal with their grief.

The life drawing class gets off to a great start but ends in disaster, Ayesha's life is in danger, and Jimmi attends what he thinks is a normal house but ends up protecting one of the Midlands' biggest drug dealers.

Ayesha's wakes up to a neverending nightmare, Karen makes a new friend, but it's not all as it seems, and its Su's final day at the Mill, and Daniel is left crushed.

Ayesha tries to brush everything under the carpet, Daniel struggles to get through the day, and a patient's misunderstanding leaves their family and friends in turmoil.

A loved-up Becky and Daniel try to keep their romance a secret, the Ayesha case is leaving everyone frustrated, and Valerie helps a young boy and his father get the help they need.

Becky and Daniel face a difficult decision, Karen gets a surprise visitor, and Rob interviews some potential suspects.

Zara attempts to move on, Ayesha tries to jog her memory, and the police investigation takes a turn when Shak goes rogue. Ruhma gets a blast from the past when helping a mother in labour, but all is not as it seems.

Ayesha and Imogen take matters into their own hands to get to the truth, while Zara's suspicions are roused. Al does battle with a patient with an unwelcome house guest.

Karen and Imogen clash over matters of the heart, and Emma returns to some surprising news from Zara. Jimmi tackles a debt-ridden father who is prepared to sacrifice his son's future to protect himself.

Rob tries to persuade a stubborn Immie to make peace with Karen before she leaves Letherbridge. Ruhma and Alia are shocked after they are confronted by a naked truth. Valerie tries to convince a student who is cheating in more ways than one that honesty is the best policy, but will he listen?

Becky faces a terrifying life or death situation during her first official VPAS visit when she is taken hostage by an escaped prisoner looking for revenge.

Sid feels backed into a corner by Karen, Ruhma gets drawn into a serious case, and Zara is acting oddly.

Zara and Becky's night out takes an interesting turn, while Ruhma visits Laura and Russell with some gifts. Al gets dragged into a situation with a patient that he would rather have avoided.

Becky and Zara face the fallout from Friday night, while Theresa and Phil receive some bad news. Karen suspects Sid's latest MSU patient of something, but is she right?

Emma wants to know what is wrong with Zara, while Ruhma pays another visit to a newborn. Ayesha has her phone stolen and in tracking it down gets drawn into a complex family situation.

Karen gets some incredible gossip, while Ruhma gets caught up at the hospital. Emma has to deal with an awkward situation when a patient comes in with a blood flow problem.

Emma finds herself in an awkward situation, while Zara starts to get annoyed at everyone talking. Rob is taken aback when a woman walks into the police station and admits to burning down her house.

Zara tries to be the bigger person when she finds out about Daniel and Becky's plans. Jimmi and Ruhma resolve to support Theresa and Phil, and Valerie helps her neighbour when his selfless act is tarnished by the ultimate betrayal.

Phil and Theresa cling to their last bit of hope as the court decides baby Josh's fate. At the Mill, Al finds an unexpected confidante, and Valerie obsesses about Daniel and Becky.

A shocked Al discovers his mum has been keeping a secret from him, Josh's parents face a final heartbreaking decision, and Sid tries to help a new dad whose noisy neighbour is pushing him over the edge.

Ruhma and Jimmi are there for baby Josh when he needs them most. Al gets more than he bargained for when Eve confronts him about his underhand tactics. Daniel becomes collateral damage when he treats a patient who is forced to re-examine her life choices.

As Emma tries to stop Karen from finding out that she's been dreaming about Rob, Al seeks Zara's advice on how to make amends with his mum.

Becky unearths the tragic secret behind an unusual occurrence at her Nan's sheltered housing complex.

As Emma's dreams escalate, Zara has a radical idea about how to stop them. Becky puts Daniel on the spot – is he ready to tell Joe about their relationship? Ayesha deals with the fallout when an angry patient ignores the warning signs that his health is in danger.

Zara and Emma sign up for a bit of romance. Elsewhere Becky tells Ayesha she is really falling for Daniel but does he feel the same way about her?

Karen gives an old school friend some home truths and Sid has a hairy moment with a patient…

Zara and Emma hope to ignite a spark with a couple of firefighters, Daniel tells Becky he has made a decision about their future, and Ruhma finds herself in a bizarre situation with a pizza delivery man, a porter and a woman who doesn't want a father for her baby.

Al takes Eve on a day out, but he is thrown when Ray turns up. Daniel and Becky have a heart to heart, and Jimmi treats a patient who is suspected of a crime, but starts to doubt whether he believes it.

Ayesha intervenes to prevent Al from destroying his mum's happiness, Zara is shaken by some news from Daniel, and there's a close shave for Valerie when she becomes entangled in her hairstylist's relationship.

Al has bonded with Ray, but Eve is about to discover something to upset them all. Sid offers support to a friend of his dad who is struggling with getting older.

Eve is a little more optimistic about the future, Valerie faces tragedy, and Rob sustains an injury at work, but why is his colleague acting so strange around the hospital?

Valerie's tragic news divides opinion at The Mill, while Zara tries to hide her hatred of Becky. Rob faces outrage from a victim support group, but is everything as it seems?

Daniel notices that Becky is nesting and feels slightly smothered. Valerie has a difficult decision to make, while Emma spearheads a blood drive at the campus and finds herself in the middle of a story of unrequited love.

Valerie says goodbye to an old friend, Daniel and Becky have their first row, and Zara has a patient who seems determined that she find something wrong with him.

Daniel and Zara's acrimony takes an unexpected turn, Valerie reaches out to Jimmi, and Ruhma comes across an expectant mother who is doing everything not to give birth despite being in labour.

Zara plays with Daniel like a cat does with a mouse after their indiscretion, Karen has hopes for Imogen and Sid, and Sid has a patient who undergoes a simple procedure but whose lies lead to complications.

Imogen gathers support for next week's art festival, while Al has his hands full as two wily pensioners give him the runaround.

Daniel is left with food for thought after a friend questions whether he really is over Zara. Elsewhere, Becky is preparing to move in with him…

Jimmi faces a tough dilemma when a counselling session leaves him wondering if his patient's horrific confession is fantasy or reality.

Valerie receives an interesting proposal from Immie, Becky has questions about Daniel's past, and Karen drops herself in it. Becky is with a patient making a complaint about Emma - but the patient in question is actually with Emma at the same time. How is this possible?

Zara joins a dating agency and decides to embrace it warts and all. Sid's discovery leaves Imogen terrified for her future, and Valerie finds herself trapped in a game of cat and mouse with a besotted farmer who recently lost his wife.

Imogen struggles to open up to Sid about her health fears, Ruhma bares her soul on camera, and Sid discovers the key to helping his troubled patient in a controversial painting and a long-hidden family secret.

A young artist believes the colour yellow will help him to come to terms with his childhood, but his painful past makes him see red instead. Imogen shares her health fears with Rob, but he has more bad news for her, and will Valerie find the closure she is seeking?

Imogen dodges Karen, Ruhma finds out the truth from Finn, and Joe's painting is too vivid for Zara. Daniel treats two stand-up comedians whose living arrangements are beyond a joke, especially as one has a direct line to Tony Hancock.

Ruhma drags Becky back to the Icon Bar, while Karen gets stressed about her project for Imogen. Imogen runs an art therapy class and has to delve deep to get the participants to talk.

It's a big day for Imogen in more ways than one, and Valerie is in for shock when she goes to lunch. Jimmi gets embroiled in a feud as the grand finale of art week is unveiled.

Sid and Imogen have a heart to heart while the staff at The Mill struggle to deal with the closure of the Icon Bar.

Al returns to some shocking news, while Becky meets Izzie for the first time. Emma has to deal with the daughter of a terminally ill patient who is struggling to come to terms with the situation.

Izzie has a surprising request for Daniel, Al has a grand idea to present to Jimmi, and Sid gets caught up in a family dispute between two sisters.

Jimmi gets irritated at Al for going against him, while Ayesha goes on a medical drive. Valerie's latest VPAS visit takes an unexpected turn after she gives some advice.

When Al gets cold feet, Jimmi suggests an unusual way to decide the fate of the Icon. Becky drops a bombshell on Daniel, and Ruhma is accused of negligence by the daughter of a patient she treated 21 years ago.

Daniel confides in Zara when she asks his advice about Adam, who she later discovers has been keeping a secret of his own. Al and Jimmi have an announcement to make, and Ayesha tries to convince a homeless boy to return to his mother.

Becky sounds out Ruhma for advice for her ‘friend', and Daniel has a heart to heart with Jimmi. Rob and Emma are in for a shock when they attend a taser training course.

Becky and Daniel's joy turns to disappointment, Al makes a nuisance of himself at Brew School, and Zara uncovers a twisted plan when she treats two pregnant friends.

Becky and Daniel struggle to move on, Al risks the ire of the Brew Master, and Valerie and Ayesha expose a fraud from beyond the grave.

Becky and Daniel's relationship hits a rocky patch, Karen shares her sadness over Immie, and Jimmi confides in Emma about Daniel. The troops rally to help Jimmi and Al get the Icon shipshape.

Daniel has a huge revelation, and Jimmi is attacked. Rob comes across a familiar face and is worried that he may have gone off the rails since they last met.

Daniel needs to confront his feelings, and Jimmi finds himself in the unusual role of victim. Ruhma's starter for ten is attending a home birth where the mother is taking part in a live radio quiz despite being in labour.

Becky has had enough and isn't shy about letting people know, Jimmi struggles with the aftermath of his mugging, and Al is offered a rare comic from two suspicious windowcleaners, but is this a bargain or a lot more than he bargained for?