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 ...