It's Manpreet and Liam vs Meena as the trial begins tonight (Pictures: ITV) © Provided by Metro It's Manpreet and Liam vs Meena every bit the trial begins tonight (Pictures: ITV)

Meena Jutla's (Paige Sandhu) court trial will begin in Emmerdale tonight after existence arrested for a variety of crimes.

She's on trial for the murders of Leanna, Ben and Andrea, merely things are working in Meena's favour right at present as her team accept been decorated preparing a bad character argument for Manpreet (Rebecca Sarker), and with it being confirmed Leanna'southward band isn't strong plenty bear witness, she also stands a take chances of getting away with her murder.

Meena's final storyline isn't going to be a tranquility one. This is the serial killer who sang every bit she chased her victims, kept trophies after murdering them and dressed up as a chauffer while kidnapping Billy (Jay Kontzle) and Dawn (Olivia Bromley).

Hither's what'due south ahead this calendar week:

Liam'southward questioning

Liam's accused of having an affair with Meena (Picture: ITV) © Provided past Metro Liam's accused of having an thing with Meena (Picture: ITV)

Liam (Jonny McPherson) is get-go upwards for questioning every bit Meena's barrister starts asking him about recent events earlier her arrest.

  • Slide 1 of 12: It's shaping up to be a week in soapland that will live on in our memories for a long time, as the trial of the century commences. We are, of course, referring to Meena Jutla's big trial in Emmerdale, which sees the killer take drastic action in a bid to secure her freedom. Coronation Street's Kelly Neelan struggles to come to terms with the death of mum Laura, all the while processing the fact that she's set to inherit everything from dad Rick. Jean Slater proposes to Harvey Monroe in EastEnders, while Hollyoaks sees Warren Fox accidentally endanger the lives of his twins. It's going to be an eventful week in soapland, and if you'd like to know all there is to know about what's coming up, Metro.co.uk has selected 10 must-see moments for youRelated: Want the latest soap news and spoilers? Check out our Soaps page here (Picture: ITV / BBC)

  • Slide 2 of 12: Kelly struggles after Laura's death in Coronation StreetKelly does her best to come to terms with her mum's death, but she's soon overwhelmed as she discovers that she stands to inherit everything from her dad, including the family home! She asks Gary to go and check on the house for her. Gary does just that, and is confronted with a photo of a smiling Rick. He packs up some belongings to bring back to Kelly, but Kelly is soon overcome with emotion and hurries out.  Alone in Victoria Garden, she takes out Laura's little bottle of morphine from her pocket and unscrews the top - just as Abi arrives! (Picture: ITV)

  • Slide 3 of 12: Ben has some concerns in EastEndersBen struggles to hide his concerns when Callum reveals that his work would like him to be the face of a new campaign aimed at the LGBTQ+ community. When Kathy's new bar manager, Lewis, supports the idea, Ben gives Callum his blessing. Callum, however, soon picks up on Ben's unease about the campaign, and Ben is later left shaken by a loud noise at the club, struggling following Callum's attack (Picture: BBC)

  • Slide 4 of 12: Meena's trial kicks off in Emmerdale Meena enters the courtroom, basking in the spotlight. Liam is finally ready to testify but is thrown off-guard by Meena's faux - meekness (Picture: ITV)

  • Slide 5 of 12: Warren and Sienna's kids are in danger in HollyoaksWarren is tasked with looking after Sophie and Sebastian. Sienna, however, has no clue that he's struggling with the strength of his new pills. Things soon take a worrying turn as, while in charge of the twins, Warren passes out. With a pizza in the oven, a fire soon breaks out, and Warren is forced to act quickly in a bid to save the lives of his children by getting them out of the flat (Picture: Lime Pictures)

  • Slide 6 of 12: Mrs Crawshaw makes a pass at Daniel in Coronation StreetAn upset Mrs Crawshaw confides in Daniel, explaining that her husband has left her. Daniel offers to take over the planning of the trip to Edinburgh and is pleased when Nicky offers to help. Mrs Crawshaw later calls at Daniel's flat waving a bottle of wine, and she insists that he call her Orla! How will Daniel deal with his boss making a pass at him? (Picture: ITV)

  • Slide 7 of 12: Jean proposes to Harvey in EastEndersJean tumbles out of a limo after a night out. Martin takes her back to Sharon's and she talks about her night out with a stag do. Stacey arrives and informs Jean that she's got a doctor's appointment this Friday, but a furious Jean storms off. Harvey, meanwhile, insists it's the end of their relationship. Outside, Jean notices the groom from the stag do getting married and he lets her catch the bouquet, awkwardly trying to get rid of her. Happier than ever, Jean surprises Harvey and proposes (Picture: BBC)

  • Slide 8 of 12: Manpreet's plan to destroy Meena backfires in Emmerdale? Manpreet is determined to destroy her sister in court, and she refuses to let Meena's performance rattle her as she takes the stand. The defence delves deep into Manpreet's past and attempts to portray her as a seasoned liar. Manpreet's infuriated to see Meena relish in her misery, but Meena is soon dealt a blow when she's advised against taking the stand! The killer refuses to lose her chance to perform, and thus rehearses her lines in her cell.Meena is utterly convincing as she takes the stand in court, playing the part of a victim (Picture: ITV)

  • Slide 9 of 12: Liberty receives a soapy shock in Hollyoaks Liberty's efforts pay off, as she discovers that her soap concept is a bestseller. The question is: is it for the right reasons? (Picture: Lime Pictures)

  • Slide 10 of 12: Nick offers Sam some advice in Coronation StreetA smitten Sam admits to Hope and Roy that he likes his new chess opponent, Jalena. Roy suggests that Sam talk to his dad about matters of the heart. Nick is chuffed to help out and gives Sam some fatherly advice (Picture: ITV)

  • Slide 11 of 12: Sharon pays Phil a visit in EastEndersSharon begs Kat to keep Ben away from Phil's businesses – he's too fragile right now – but she doesn't listen. She therefore goes behind Kat's back and visits Phil, telling him everything and suggesting he revisit DCI Keeble's offer, but Phil refusesCoronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV. EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One. Emmerdale airs Mondays to Fridays at 7:30pm on ITV. Hollyoaks airs Mondays to Fridays at 7pm on E4 (Picture: BBC)

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Information technology's shaping up to be a calendar week in soapland that will live on in our memories for a long fourth dimension, equally the trial of the century commences. Nosotros are, of course, referring to Meena Jutla'south big trial in Emmerdale, which sees the killer take drastic activity in a bid to secure her liberty. Coronation Street's Kelly Neelan struggles to come to terms with the expiry of mum Laura, all the while processing the fact that she's set to inherit everything from dad Rick. Jean Slater proposes to Harvey Monroe in EastEnders, while Hollyoaks sees Warren Fox accidentally endanger the lives of his twins. It'south going to be an eventful week in soapland, and if y'all'd like to know all at that place is to know well-nigh what's coming up, Metro.co.great britain has selected x must-see moments for youRelated: Want the latest lather news and spoilers? Check out our Soaps folio here (Picture: ITV / BBC)

Soap Dish: x huge spoilers from Emmerdale trial of the century to Coronation Street double decease shock

Kelly struggles after Laura'south decease in Coronation StreetKelly does her all-time to come to terms with her mum's death, but she's soon overwhelmed as she discovers that she stands to inherit everything from her dad, including the family habitation! She asks Gary to go and cheque on the house for her. Gary does only that, and is confronted with a photo of a smiling Rick. He packs up some belongings to bring back to Kelly, but Kelly is soon overcome with emotion and hurries out.  Alone in Victoria Garden, she takes out Laura'due south trivial bottle of morphine from her pocket and unscrews the summit - but equally Abi arrives! (Picture: ITV)

Soap Dish: 10 huge spoilers from Emmerdale trial of the century to Coronation Street double death shock

Ben has some concerns in EastEndersBen struggles to hide his concerns when Callum reveals that his piece of work would like him to be the confront of a new campaign aimed at the LGBTQ+ community. When Kathy's new bar director, Lewis, supports the thought, Ben gives Callum his blessing. Callum, yet, soon picks upward on Ben's unease almost the entrada, and Ben is later left shaken by a loud noise at the club, struggling post-obit Callum's attack (Flick: BBC)

Soap Dish: x huge spoilers from Emmerdale trial of the century to Coronation Street double death daze

Meena's trial kicks off in Emmerdale Meena enters the court, basking in the spotlight. Liam is finally ready to testify simply is thrown off-baby-sit by Meena's faux - meekness (Pic: ITV)

Soap Dish: 10 huge spoilers from Emmerdale trial of the century to Coronation Street double decease shock

Warren and Sienna's kids are in danger in HollyoaksWarren is tasked with looking after Sophie and Sebastian. Sienna, however, has no clue that he's struggling with the force of his new pills. Things soon have a worrying turn as, while in charge of the twins, Warren passes out. With a pizza in the oven, a fire soon breaks out, and Warren is forced to human activity quickly in a bid to relieve the lives of his children by getting them out of the flat (Motion-picture show: Lime Pictures)

Soap Dish: 10 huge spoilers from Emmerdale trial of the century to Coronation Street double death stupor

Mrs Crawshaw makes a pass at Daniel in Coronation StreetAn upset Mrs Crawshaw confides in Daniel, explaining that her hubby has left her. Daniel offers to take over the planning of the trip to Edinburgh and is pleased when Nicky offers to assist. Mrs Crawshaw later calls at Daniel's flat waving a bottle of vino, and she insists that he call her Orla! How volition Daniel deal with his boss making a laissez passer at him? (Picture: ITV)

Soap Dish: 10 huge spoilers from Emmerdale trial of the century to Coronation Street double death shock

Jean proposes to Harvey in EastEndersJean tumbles out of a limo later on a night out. Martin takes her back to Sharon'southward and she talks about her night out with a stag do. Stacey arrives and informs Jean that she'southward got a doctor's date this Friday, simply a furious Jean storms off. Harvey, meanwhile, insists it's the finish of their relationship. Outside, Jean notices the groom from the stag practise getting married and he lets her catch the boutonniere, awkwardly trying to get rid of her. Happier than e'er, Jean surprises Harvey and proposes (Picture: BBC)

Soap Dish: ten huge spoilers from Emmerdale trial of the century to Coronation Street double death shock

Manpreet's plan to destroy Meena backfires in Emmerdale? Manpreet is determined to destroy her sister in court, and she refuses to let Meena'due south performance rattle her as she takes the stand. The defence delves deep into Manpreet's by and attempts to portray her as a seasoned liar. Manpreet'south infuriated to run into Meena relish in her misery, but Meena is shortly dealt a blow when she's brash confronting taking the stand up! The killer refuses to lose her chance to perform, and thus rehearses her lines in her prison cell.Meena is utterly convincing as she takes the stand in court, playing the part of a victim (Picture: ITV)

Lather Dish: 10 huge spoilers from Emmerdale trial of the century to Coronation Street double death shock

Liberty receives a soapy shock in Hollyoaks Liberty'south efforts pay off, as she discovers that her lather concept is a bestseller. The question is: is information technology for the right reasons? (Picture: Lime Pictures)

Soap Dish: 10 huge spoilers from Emmerdale trial of the century to Coronation Street double death shock

Nick offers Sam some advice in Coronation StreetA smitten Sam admits to Hope and Roy that he likes his new chess opponent, Jalena. Roy suggests that Sam talk to his dad about matters of the eye. Nick is chuffed to help out and gives Sam some fatherly communication (Flick: ITV)

Soap Dish: x huge spoilers from Emmerdale trial of the century to Coronation Street double death shock

Sharon pays Phil a visit in EastEndersSharon begs Kat to keep Ben abroad from Phil's businesses – he's likewise frail correct now – simply she doesn't listen. She therefore goes behind Kat'southward dorsum and visits Phil, telling him everything and suggesting he revisit DCI Keeble'south offer, but Phil refusesCoronation Street arrogance Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV. EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One. Emmerdale airs Mondays to Fridays at seven:30pm on ITV. Hollyoaks arrogance Mondays to Fridays at 7pm on E4 (Motion picture: BBC)

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12/12 SLIDES

As a frail Liam recalls the aftermath of his girl's murder, the jury appear sympathetic.

Even so, that all changes as Meena's team accuse the doc of having an affair with her.

Equally his fury grows, Liam is unable to control his emotions and lashes out towards Meena, begging the jury to believe him over the crazed psychopath.

But volition Liam's outburst work to Meena's advantage?

Manpreet's questioning

Manpreet is reminded she has a history of lying (Picture: ITV) © Provided by Metro Manpreet is reminded she has a history of lying (Picture: ITV)

Recently, Manpreet enlisted the assist of Ethan (Emile John) to endeavor and prepare for court.

Ethan started questioning Manpreet and during the initial procedure, she was confident and certain her testimony volition help with getting her sis put abroad forever.

However, when Ethan asked Manpreet about her false identity, she crumbled and asked him to stop.

When Manpreet takes the stand, in that location's an element of conviction equally she prepares herself to destroy Meena.

But equally things get underway, the defence soon paint Manpreet as a seasoned liar cheers to her by. Equally she catches a glimpse of her sister, Manpreet is furious to see how much Meena is enjoying the suffering – but will she fall apart, just similar Liam?

Or can Manpreet remain stiff?

What will Ian practise?

Meena continues flirting with Ian (Picture: ITV) © Provided by Metro Meena continues flirting with Ian (Picture show: ITV)

Prison house officer Ian has fallen victim to Meena's flirtatious behaviour, passing her chocolates and newspapers with proof her ordeal has reached the front pages.

Meena continues flirting with Ian this week, merely has she got a plan?

Could Meena dispense Ian into helping her escape?

Or possibly – but maybe – he volition be the ane who stops Meena's plan at the terminal minute?

Meena puts on a performance

Meena has planned everything to a T – even her outfit (Picture: ITV) © Provided past Metro Meena has planned everything to a T – fifty-fifty her outfit (Picture: ITV)

Wearing a pink floral dress to help the jury perceive her as innocent, it's soon Meena's turn for questioning – and she's ready.

After rehearsing her lines in her cell, Meena arrives in court and takes the stand.

Utterly convincing, Meena portrays herself equally the victim and makes out that Manpreet, Charles (Kevin Mathurin) and Liam are the ones who should exist behind confined.

Delivering the functioning of a lifetime, Meena is left grinning as she realises her functioning has captured the attention of the jury.

But has she washed information technology?

Has her functioning convinced the jury that Meena is innocent?

The week will end dramatically

With Meena determined to do whatsoever it takes to get away with her crimes, it's almost guaranteed the week will end dramatically.

The about important question is – how long volition Meena get behind bars?

Will the jury fall for her manipulation?

Or believe she murdered Andrea, Ben and Leanna and have her put behind bars for the rest of her life?

If information technology really is the finish of Meena, tin can the villagers finally move forward?

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