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There’s big drama for Kim this Christmas – as she goes into labour with only Phil Mitchell there to help deliver her baby boy! I don’t think things will ever be the same between them!” A crazy series of events sees Kim and Phil get locked in the Minute Mart storeroom, just as Kim realises that her waters have broken. With baby Hubbard-Fox about to make an appearance, Phil has to find his inner midwife to keep distraught Kim calm, and get the baby out safely. Given their surroundings are worse than a manger and there are no wise men around at all, will this makeshift Walford Nativity have a happy ending? “There’s no way Kim would have shortlisted Phil of all people to be her birthing partner!” laughs Tameka…

Bernadette is left nursing a broken heart once more this fortnight, when Tiffany stands her up yet again! The lovelorn teen has been keen for things to develop between her and best mate Tiff, especially since the pair kissed. And Bernie’s hopes are raised further when they plan to spend an afternoon together. However, Tiff then bumps into Evie – the young woman who leads a gang of drug dealers – and is talked into going to a party instead! So poor Bernie is left waiting, and it slowly dawns on her that Tiff has no intention of turning up. “This is so sad,” sobs our Square insider. “Tiff is a kind girl, but can be thoughtless! To leave Bernie waiting without so much as sending her a text isn’t…

While one Walford baby is born this Yuletide (see p8), another Christmas bun might already be in the oven – as Whitney reckons she could be pregnant! She and boyfriend Halfway have had a really tough year, especially with all the grief that his brother Stuart has caused them. But while they see off 2018 and welcome in 2019, Whit has some news that could change their lives forever – she thinks she’s with child! Halfway’s reaction is not what the woman expects whatsoever, leaving the couple at an impasse. Is Whitney pregnant? And will the result make or break the pair?…

No matter what happens between them, Carla is about to give Peter a gift he’ll never forget – a boat! While this unusual present needs a lot of work, it’s an excellent way for the chuffed Barlow fella to stay busy, as well as get his Navy-obsessed son Simon involved too. “The boat is beautifully called ‘Lost Buoy’, and Peter needs to do it up in order to get it into pristine condition – then he can sail it all the way to the Caribbean,” explains Chris. “The boat brings Simon and Peter together. Peter sees it as a way to leave everything behind, but it’s just another dream.” Given how grand Peter’s present is, there will be a lot of Weatherfield men feeling hard done by when they unwrap…

Mary is thrilled this fortnight, as her private detective comes up trumps and tracks down Jude in Blackpool. Mary wastes no time in racing after her son – and can’t hide her happiness on seeing him again. But her relief is short-lived, once she meets Jude’s new other half – who’s under the impression that Jude is a surgeon… “Can you believe it? Jude is up to his old tricks again already!” tuts our Corrie insider. “He left the Street in disgrace – having fibbed to his wife Angie for years about being a marine biologist, before lying that he’d saved Roy’s life. He’s put his poor mum through hell since going AWOL, and she was starting to believe that he might be dead. He’ll wish he was once Mary…

There’s double reason for the Dingles to celebrate this Christmas Day, as the clan gathers for Jessie and Marlon’s wedding! There’s just one twist – Marlon has no idea that Jessie has been organising the secret ceremony. When he finally realises the big day is all about him, the gobsmacked groom-to-be faints! So after Marlon comes to and the big news sinks in, will he be delighted – or horrified? “It’s a massive shock for Marlon when he realises – he thinks it’s Sam and Lydia getting married!” reveals Sandra Marvin, who plays Jessie. “The Dingle barn is all done up, and everything is beautiful – it’s Lydia’s version of a Caribbean wedding for the couple. When Marlon collapses, though, everyone’s left wondering: will he go through with it?” “Marlon…

Birthday girl Bernice takes a terrible risk this fortnight, as she attempts to battle the ageing process with a cheapo Botox session from Kerry! Mortified about hitting the big 5-0, Bernice is keen to keep her real age secret from her much younger boyfriend, Dr Liam. But after she buys the Botox online in a bid to save a few quid, Bernice may come to seriously regret it… “Bernice turns 50 just after Christmas,” explains Samantha Giles, who plays her. “She’s very insecure about it, because she doesn’t think Dr Cavanagh knows her age, and she wants to keep it that way, as he’s a bit younger than her. She’s thinking, ‘I’ve got to hold back the years’!” Poor Bernice doesn’t have the merriest of Christmases in store, with her…

Skint Bob is set to be lonely this Christmas – as he struggles to pay for gifts or find somewhere to stay. While his debts mount at the B&B, Bob panics about how to settle his bill, and where he’ll find the money to buy the twins the games console they desperately want. With his friends and family unaware of how bad things are, Bob is isolated and despairing. “Bob’s putting on a brave face and just trying to smile through it – he doesn’t want to trouble anyone,” explains Tony Audenshaw, who plays the feckless father. “The twins are being demanding, and Bob can’t even afford to have a Christmas do with his mates because he doesn’t have the cash to buy a few rounds.” It looks as though…

Lonely Ste thinks romance is on the cards for him this festive season, as he moves in for a kiss with new friend Jonny! The pair have been spending more and more time together recently, and with Ste at a low point in his life, he can’t help but lap up the attention that Jonny’s been lavishing on him. However, what the poor fella doesn’t realise is that Jonny has menacing reasons for befriending him… “Jonny has been telling Ste that he’s amazing, and giving him the self-confidence that he really needs right now,” explains Ray Quinn, who plays newcomer Jonny. “He’s doing more for Ste than anybody else has ever done, and Ste is really starting to fall for his charm. Unfortunately, Ste doesn’t understand that Jonny actually has…

The residents of Ramsay Street gather for a special Christmas Day concert this fortnight – with event organiser Toadie determined to bring everyone together following the recent death of their neighbour Miss Grundy. Behind the scenes, however, Bea is a bundle of nerves about performing – and the arrival of her mum, Liz, leads to her feeling even more anxious, as she’s reminded of a childhood recital that didn’t go to plan… Fortunately, Ned is on hand to give Bea some tough love in an attempt to convince her to go ahead with the performance. So, will Bea be the star of the show?…

“When Mel married Ian on Millennium Eve, I was in Madagascar,” recalls actress Tamzin Outhwaite, grinning as Inside Soap joins her for a pre-wedding chat ahead of her alter ego’s New Year nuptials to Ray. “It went out live in Trafalgar Square, with 21 million viewers tuning in overall. I had people phoning me up to tell me that you could hear a pin drop as Mel was saying, ‘I do’! “Nowadays we get fewer viewers – but I still like to get as far away as possible!” continues the star, laughing. “Once Christmas is over, that’s my adult time to go away, so I’m doing a trek in India over the first week of January. I feel as though I haven’t done as much exploring lately, so it’s exciting!”…

“Viewers think it’s nice to finally see Sienna in a stable relationship!” Adam Anna & Adam Life in Hollyoaks has more ups and downs than a merry-go-round, so what better setting for our festive shoot than a fairground? First up, we grabbed Anna Passey and Adam Woodward – aka the village’s hottest new couple Sienna and Brody – for a romantic turn on the waltzers. But will Christmas be a much smoother ride for their Chester alter egos? Brody and Sienna have had a pretty turbulent relationship so far, but will the two of them be reuniting for Christmas? Anna I think they are together for Christmas, aren’t they? Adam Yes, I think so… Anna They’re so on and off that it’s difficult to keep track of. But they are…

Inside TV has got chills, and they’re multiplying – because we’re in an ice rink on the outskirts of Belfast. But nothing warms our spirits like a gripping TV drama, and we’re here to watch the filming of Torvill & Dean , about the early partnership of the champion ice-dancers. We’re joined by Humans star Will Tudor and Ackley Bridge’s Poppy Lee Friar, who play Chris and Jayne, and they’re brimming with excitement. “When I initially read the script, I really responded to it because I’ve known these names and faces my entire life,” Will tells us. “I think that will be true of most people, so to learn more about them was fascinating. The first thing I watched…

JAMES McAVOY, NICHOLAS HOULT & GEMMA ARTERTON VOICE A NEW VERSION OF THE CLASSIC TALE… For those of us of a certain generation, it was a rite of passage to be emotionally scarred by the 1978 film Watership Down . Now the story of rabbit relocation is being retold for a new audience, with state-of-the-art  computer-generated animation – and a voice cast including James McAvoy as Hazel, Nicholas Hoult as Fiver, and Gemma Arterton as Clover. It’s safe to say they were all very hoppy (sorry) to be involved… What are your memories of Watership Down ? James It’s up there with Dune and the Narnia stories as one of my favourite books. When I got the email asking, “How do you feel about…

Before you break out into a stirring rendition of I Dreamed A Dream , this isn’t the musical, but an adaptation of the original book by Victor Hugo that the West End smash-hit took as its inspiration. There may be no songs, yet this six-part version of the tale set among the poor of 19th century France still makes for cracking drama, and boasts a starry cast including Lily Collins as Fantine, Adeel Akhtar and Olivia Colman as Monsieur and Madame Thénardier, and The Durrells’ Josh O’Connor as Marius. Inside TV clambered over the barricades and headed to the set to chat to Dominic West (Jean Valjean) and David Oyelowo (Javert) to ask what we can expect from this interpretation… What appealed to you about being in…

Alfie Moon faces his worst nightmare this fortnight, as the news that he is the father of Hayley’s daughter Cherry goes public – and you can just imagine how the bombshell is received by his wife, Kat! For the most part, Alfie and Hayley have managed to keep their secret safe. Right now, Jean is the only other person who knows the truth, and no one else suspects – even though Hayley decided to name her little girl after Alfie’s mum! However, as Christmas Day approaches, every bit of their deceit will be exposed… “Typical Alfie, he starts juggling all the lies,” explains Shane Richie, who plays the feckless fella. “He’s trying to keep the whole family happy, and he thinks he’s doing the right thing by Hayley by saying,…

Kim and Phil’s birth drama gave Tameka the chance to work with co-star Steve McFadden, and she loved it. Their characters don’t often share screen time, and it was a chance for them both to do something very different… “It was hilarious!” enthuses Tameka. “It’s one of those scenes where you don’t work with someone that often, but when you do, you really enjoy it. I’ve had a few scenes with Steve before, and they’ve been quite intense. This time, it was just so much fun.” However, she says they tried hard to get the right balance between comedy and drama. “We both wanted to make the scene right, we didn’t want it to become pantomime-like,” explains Tameka. “Our characters are very different, and we don’t always mix together in…

If Corrie bosses are looking for the perfect present for Joe Duttine, they needn’t spend big – the cobbles star is seeking something money can’t buy. Instead of expensive gifts, Joe has his fingers crossed that after all the jail hell and cheating drama, there will be a return to some of Tim’s lighter stories. “Bring back the home-brewing and all of that!” he enthuses. “I don’t know what happened to that idea, it’s a shame – there’s still the odd nod to it. I also love the taxi rank banter, and I’d like to see a bit more of that. Then there’s Kev, he and Tim just acknowledge each other in the pub, they haven’t done anything with one another in ages.” We love those fun moments too,…

Gail becomes a super-sleuth this fortnight, as she reckons that she’s caught her mother’s lover Lewis dating another woman! When Gail arrives back from Milan, she’s initially furious to find out that she is the last person to know about Nick’s secret wife. However, she soon makes up for that when she becomes the person who catches lying con man Lewis getting up to no good! “Gail has good reason to be distrustful of Lewis,” reckons our Coronation Street source. “But even so, as she follows the fella out into the back yard of the Rovers, where he’s taking a discreet phone call, she can’t believe what she’s hearing!” “Gail pops up at the vital moment to take a picture” After conferring with Carla, who advises her to play Lewis…

David has an unexpected visitor this fortnight, when his former prison mate Paul calls round and explains that he’s looking for a job. However, there’s yet another surprise in store – as it’s revealed that Paul is Gemma’s brother! David and Paul shared a cell while David was serving time, but the pair came to blows after Paul startled David, who at that point was yet to report being raped by Josh. It’s all water under the bridge now, though, as Paul tells David that he’s searching for a job – and Billy comes to his aid… Determined to help Paul, the vicar convinces Carla to give him a role at the factory, as part of a government rehabilitation scheme for ex-cons. The wary fella is grateful when Billy breaks…

Louis Loveday has certainly become a man in demand – and this fortnight, he prepares for his second wedding this year! Over the past few months, Louis has been stringing along three women – his ex-wife Simone, his current wife (and former sister-in-law) Martine, and the mother of his toddler Daniel, Leela. Leela recently popped the question, and Louis felt he had no option but to say yes – so how’s he feeling now the big day is here? “Louis is very conflicted!” says Karl Collins, who plays the groom-to-be. “Leela has had so much upset over the years, and he feels duty-bound. If she had just suggested the idea of marriage, he would’ve somehow wormed his way out of it. But she was on her knees, so there was…

It may be the festive season this fortnight, but the doctors and nurses of Holby City’s ED are still hard at work – and David makes it his mission to get Dylan to believe in the magic of Christmas! After everything he’s been through this year – the death of his ex-wife Sam, losing his unborn baby, and his girlfriend Ciara leaving – doctor Dylan is understandably in no mood to celebrate. So when he works a double shift on Christmas Eve in order to avoid any enforced fun, David sets about trying to persuade his colleague to spend the big day having lunch with him, rather than wallowing at home alone in his pit of misery… “David is determined to make Dylan enjoy Christmas…” “David really doesn’t think Dylan…

With more than their fair share of troubles between the teens of Walford, winter is certainly no wonderland. So Inside Soap invited stars Zack Morris (Keegan), Tilly Keeper (Louise), along with Maisie Smith (Tiff) and Clair Norris (Bernie) to join us for a bit of light relief at our Christmas celebration – where they reminded us that you’re never too old for a spin on the dodgems… Welcome to Inside Soap’s winter wonderland! Do you enjoy fairgrounds at this time of year? Maisie I’m like a big kid at Christmas, as you can probably tell! I just get so excited. Tilly Zack doesn’t like the cold, though, do you? Zack No, but Christmas fairs can be pretty sick. They're lovely – however,…

No Christmas funfair is complete without a visit to Santa’s Grotto – but Inside Soap’s version has a very glamorous twist to it! Before we introduce you to our sizzling soap star in red, there is plenty of mischief to be had courtesy of our dashing elves – Corrie’s Ryan Prescott and James Burrows, aka bickering brothers Ryan and Ali… Your characters have each had a turn of being naughty and nice. So what are you both like in real life? James Are you asking me if I’m naughty? I suppose I am a bit naughty! Nah, I’m quite well-behaved. Ryan’s all right as well, although we like to let our hair down. Ryan We’re as hopeless as each other! Ryan, you…

One of our favourite traditions of recent Christmases is the promise of a new animation from Magic Light Pictures, based on the children’s stories from The Gruffalo creators Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. This year, it’s the story of Zog, a clumsy-but-keen young dragon who’s desperate to win a gold star at Dragon School, and an ambitious princess he meets named Pearl, who wants to escape the confines of her royal life. “It makes me quite tearful to watch them, actually,” admits Julia. “I think it’s the emotive force of the music, and it’s lovely. I feel so secure with Magic Light now that I just know I’m going to enjoy them.” “A film is a completely different thing from a picture book, and they do…

One question three superb standalone Agatha Christie mysteries on BBC1: will Poirot or Marple be appearing soon? We now know about the former – because in the latest tale, The ABC Murders , John Malkovich makes his debut as Belgium’s finest detective, Hercule Poirot. Keen to use our sleuthing skills to find out about this series, Inside TV is in a basement in Bradford during a break in filming – where we’re joined by John as well as Rupert Grint, aka Inspector Crome… “I think it’s quite a difficult one for Poirot,” John tells us. “There are so many things and so many people to look at. There are people who aren’t suspects who maybe should be, yet who you would never dream of being. There are…

It’s almost impossible to imagine Nonnatus House without the kind, calm influence of Sister Julienne at the helm – but it’s a possibility the nuns and midwives have to face when they receive some important news… “Sister Julienne receives a call and goes to the Mother House,” explains Jenny Agutter, who plays her. “The Mother Superior is dying, and she would very much like Sister Julienne to take over. She’s not happy! She loves her office at Nonnatus, and she’s already been ousted once – she doesn’t want to be thrown out again. And of course, I still want to be in the series!” Nonnatus also gets a visit from Sister Mildred (Miriam Margolyes), who’s taking four Chinese orphans to the children’s home. This inspires the Nonnatus family to put…

It’s unusually peaceful at The Penrose now Gina and Sam can work together. But could the arrival of restaurateur Mason Elliott be about to disrupt all that? “He trained as a chef, but now he’s more like a producer of restaurants,” explains Vincent Regan, who plays him. “He goes into an area, sees an opportunity and sets up a restaurant – and puts others out of business. Sam sees connecting with Mason and investing his money as a chance for The Penrose – but Gina can see the dangers that getting involved with someone like Mason would present.”…

Louise decides to move on from Keegan this fortnight – and seduces his brother, Keanu! “Phil might have yet another reason to take a swing for Keanu if he finds out about this!” gasps our Walford insider. “Keanu was doing the dirty with Phil’s wife Sharon – and now he’s daring to hook up with his daughter too! Phil is unaware of all of this, but for how long?” The situation arises after Keanu wrongly believes that Sharon is coming home for Christmas. Excited at the prospect of seeing his lover again, Keanu buys her a gift. However, when Louise catches Keanu and questions him, she jumps to the conclusion that the present is for her! She’s touched by the gesture, and it starts her thinking… “Louise is a romantic…

The Ghost of Christmas Past haunts the Taylors this fortnight – as Mitch returns! But given that last time he visited he left after thieving money, he won’t get a warm welcome… “While nobody expected a Christmas without a row at the Taylors, Mitch being back throws everyone,” says our Square spy. “Kandice is there because she and Karen are hosting a meal together and playing happy families. There’s little to smile about, though – as Karen discovers a link between her sister and the man who repeatedly broke her heart!” For Keegan, it’s an emotional gut punch to be confronted by his father. It destroyed him after Mitch legged it and left him feeling humiliated, so he doesn’t want to hear excuses. Karen only begins to relax when she’s…

Sparks fly at the snooker hall this fortnight, as Carla and Peter see in 2019 together – but will they begin the new year as a couple again? Despite all that’s happened between them, their love for each other remains as deep as ever. So when Peter heads over to his new business venture, Carla joins him to talk about his future – and the electricity between them crackles. “I think Peter and Carla will end up back together…” “It’s a case of ‘will-they-won’t-they?’ – there’s a lot of unfinished business there,” teases Chris Gascoyne, who plays Peter. “They have a game of snooker on New Year’s Eve, and Carla wins! Peter didn’t know she could play snooker. The set-up is that Carla says to him, ‘If I beat you…

There’s horror for the Barton-Dingle family as 2019 dawns, when both Matty and Cain are attacked by the same vicious group of thugs over New Year. It all kicks off after Matty heads out for the night with some pals and runs into Isaac, a boyfriend from his past. News of Matty’s transition doesn’t go down well with his horrible ex, who reacts angrily. However, worse is to come, as Cain finds out what happened and goes to teach Isaac a lesson. “Matty is so humiliated by what happens,” explains Ash Palmisciano, who plays him. “Isaac and his mates grab him, strip him and pull his top off. This is the worst thing in the world for Matty – he is so embarrassed of his body and desperate for surgery.…

All Jacob’s Christmases come at once this fornight, when Maya engineers a secret rendezvous behind David’s back. She spies a chance to sneak off for a walk with the smitten teen, as David grapples with organising the Metcalfe festivities. But an innocent stroll is the last thing on scheming Maya’s mind… “What Maya is doing is unforgivable – she’s in a position of power at school and at home, and Jacob is out of his depth,” warns our Emmerdale insider. “Anybody else would dismiss this teenage crush and set clear boundaries for Jacob. Instead, manipulative Maya is playing games with him and David. It’s vile behaviour.” Christmas Day at David’s is already an awkward affair, given that Jacob’s mum and David’s ex-fiancée Leyla is there, as well as his most…

Harry’s back in Chester this fortnight – and he’s determined to reunite with his ex-boyfriend James. James gave his lover his marching orders after Harry tied the knot with Ste, and hasn’t seen or heard from him since. But now that Harry’s back in Hollyoaks, he’s hoping to make amends – and the determined fella won’t stop until James agrees to take him back! However, given all the terrible heartache that Harry has caused him in the past, can James really be persuaded to start afresh as the new year gets under way?…

Leo lands himself in trouble this fortnight, as Delaney continues to blackmail him. And when he realises that Terese is in peril, he has to ask dad Paul for help – but with their relationship fractured, can they work together? “Delaney’s always had a crush on Leo,” shares Tim Kano, who plays him. “She’s loved him since she was young and he was working for her father, Raymond Renshaw. Delaney finally has some dirt on Leo and attempts to manipulate him, hoping that he’ll fall in love with her!” As Delaney threatens to dob him in to her criminal dad, whom Leo put behind bars, Paul and Leo devise a plan to get rid of Delaney… “All of this helps bring Paul and Leo together,” explains Tim. “They work together…

Serena prepares for a new day on AAU this fortnight – until Greta, the wife of her nephew Jason, is rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries! Poor Greta has been in an horrific car accident, and with the help of Donna and Essie, it falls to Serena to try to save her… “The beginning of any new year is always a sad time for Serena, as it marks the anniversary of her daughter Elinor’s death,” recalls our Holby source. “Serena was powerless to help then, and it breaks her heart to think that history might repeat itself with Greta.” After instructing the team to prep Greta for theatre, Serena meets with Jason – who refuses to believe that his wife is badly hurt. Meanwhile, Greta’s initial operation appears to go…

While we send Dales stars Mark Charnock (who plays Marlon) and Sandra Marvin (aka Jessie) bobbing off on a love boat, their characters’ relationship is at risk of going overboard – as Jessie waits to discover if her queasy-feeling other half is ready to get married (see p24)! It’s smooth sailing all the way for Mark and Sandra, though, and with the jolly pair getting right into the Christmas spirit, we’re feeling as cosy as their teddy bear’s hug… Are you both excited to be playing a part in Emmerdale’s Christmas Day episode this year? Sandra Yes, it’s huge! And so many of the Dingles are involved, which meant it felt as if it was a real family event while we were filming it. And everyone…

If you’ve read the Christmas soap previews, you’ll know there’s no reason to leave the house this December – you won’t want to miss a minute of the on-screen fireworks! Instead, you’ll be keen to sit back in your cosy home, with the Christmas tree lights twinkling as Linda turns up the heat on Stuart in EastEnders, and Jenny plots red-hot revenge on Liz in Corrie. But when your family is indoors all the time, it’s turning dark earlier and you have more light decorations than Blackpool illuminations, worries about your next energy bill can begin to creep in. “Leave the guessing games for Boxing Day!” However, it’s time to breathe a big sigh of relief and dial the party atmosphere up to ‘the Woolpack on Christmas Eve’, because with…

Speaking of newly minted Christmas traditions, this Boxing Day sees another of David Walliams’ books for children making the leap to the small screen – The Midnight Gang . This time, the hero is a young boy called Tom, who ends up in the children’s ward of Lord Funt Hospital after an unfortunate collision between a cricket ball and his head. While there, he meets a group of similarly sickly kids who sneak out of bed at the stroke of 12 to make the dreams of others in the hospital come true. But when Tom’s nasty head teacher arrives to take him back to boarding school, Tom has to find a way to stay for one last adventure with The Midnight Gang. As with all of David’s…

What better way to start 2019 than by ensuring that you’re so scared of the dark, you become your electricity supplier’s new favourite customer? Luther returns on New Year’s Day with a four-part series that’s going to run nightly, which will see DCI Luther and his new partner DS Catherine Halliday (Wunmi Mosaku) on the trail of a depraved killer who seems to strike indiscriminately. Inside TV caught up with Idris Elba to find out how it felt to don the big coat again… Are you pleased to be back in Luther-land ? Well, we’d been off for a while, so we wanted to come back and make a good season, and I was excited to get back into the coat and bring my character…