Inside Soap UK 1 - 2016

“IT’S SINK OR SWIM FOR MARTIN WE SEE HIM REALLY STEP UP TO THE PLATE ” Prepare for some heart-stopping scenes in Walford this week, as mentally unwell Stacey clambers to the roof of the Queen Victoria with her newborn son, Arthur! As the unstable girl gets dangerously close to the edge while holding the little lad, it falls to Stacey’s worried boyfriend Martin to try his best to talk her down… “When Stacey was pregnant we saw Martin attempt to understand her mental health issues – but he’s in no way prepared for the real thing,” shares actor James Bye, who plays Martin. “He hasn’t got a clue what to do at first, but with the setting being the pub roof, his main priority is to just get them…

As Martin desperately tries to keep Stacey together, Kush and Shabnam are on the verge of falling apart, as she struggles to cope with the shattering news that he is baby Arthur’s father. Having finally discovered the staggering truth, Shabs is absolutely devastated by her husband’s betrayal. But with Kush fearing for the safety of his son after Stacey’s rooftop meltdown, does he risk neglecting wife Shabnam at a time when he should be doing all he can to gain her forgiveness? It’s crunch time for the couple as Kush begs stunned Shabnam to stand by him – but can he convince her to stay?…

“MOIRA FEELS A BIT INSECURE ABOUT THE RETURN OF CHARITY ” There’s a family scandal ahead for Moira Barton this week, as she’s left stunned by a kiss from her nephew Pete! With Moira’s marriage to Cain hitting the rocks following the departure of his daughter Debbie, she is desperate for someone to confide in. Loyal Pete steps up for his troubled auntie, and she is touched when he comes to her aid by bravely exchanging a few choice words with Cain in the Woolpack. But the very last thing Moira is expecting when she gives him a grateful peck on the cheek is for Pete to move in for a proper snog… “Moira’s definitely surprised when Pete kisses her,” admits Natalie J Robb, who plays her. “But lucky Moira…

“I have already filmed a scene in which Moira and Charity come together at the prison,” reveals the actress. “You can tell that the person who wrote the scene knows both of the characters really well – it’s really good. “It’s well-balanced and funny – two strong women facing off, which is much better than them turning into two cackling witches! It was so enjoyable to do, and I’m looking forward to working with Emma [Atkins, who plays Charity] again.”…

“SALLY IS CERTAIN ANNA’S GOT A MAN - SHE’S TRYING TO PLAY MISS MARPLE ” It might be cold outside, but the Street sizzles this week – as lovebirds Kevin and Anna start snogging like it’s going out of fashion! But as Kev’s ex-wife, Sally, makes it her mission to find out who his secret girlfriend is, how long will it be before the new romance becomes public knowledge? And will it change the way Kevin and Anna feel about one another? “I think Kevin has made Anna’s heart melt a little bit,” admits Debbie Rush, who plays her. “She saw how he was with his family at Christmas, especially when Sophie was really upset about her late girlfriend, Maddie. It has made Anna realise how much of a nice…

Anna is having the time of her life with Kevin right now, but they’ll be absolutely miserable if soon-to-return Phelan has anything to do with it… “Somewhere along the line he has made it his mission to ruin Anna’s life,” explains Debbie. “She’s adamant that she’s not going to tell Kevin that Phelan blackmailed her into having sex with him – but the secret starts eating her up. It could mean that another of Anna’s relationships is ruined because of Phelan…”…