Inside Soap UK 48-2025

Ho, ho, ho, I officially declare the festive season open! And yes, I know the decorations have been up for weeks already and the Yuletide tunes have been blasting on the radio, but it’s only truly the time for glad tidings once we bring you the legendary Inside Soap Christmas preview! And boy, are you all in for a treat… I won’t tease too much for you here, as that’s a bit like peeking at your presents before Christmas Day arrives. But if you’re hoping soap Santa brings you a big dollop of Swarla drama, served with a side of Charity Dingle and a naughty bit of Max Branning for dessert, then you won’t be disappointed! Turn over for a whopping eight pages of festive secrets… Before we get to…

It’s not just the oven at the Rovers on full blast this Yuletide, as secrets explode for Eva and the Driscolls! After discovering a hidden letter and witnessing a tender moment between Eva and Adam, seething Maggie decides that vengeance is a dish best served cold… “As Eva’s daughter Susie makes an innocent wish for another sibling, her mum struggles to hide a guilty secret,” whispers a Street spokesperson. “As Eva confides in Adam, Maggie’s conniving plan to oust Eva begins to unfold, promising a Christmas dinner that no one will forget!” And that’s not the only drama brewing, as Will is forced to confront Chrimbo dinner with his secret girlfriend Megan sat across the table looking cosy with her new beau, Daniel. “Gifts have shattering consequences, while accusations and…

Nothing says Christmas like the imminent arrival of a bouncing baby, but as Charity’s pregnancy continues she digs herself deeper into the lie about her unborn child’s paternity, setting the scene for some tense family moments! “Charity’s pregnancy is progressing very well – in medical terms, at least,” whispers a spokesperson for Emmerdale. “Emotionally, however, it remains a roller coaster, and the turmoil shows no signs of slowing down this Yuletide. Can Charity navigate the twists and turns?” Never mind a bun in the oven, Charity’s child is more like a ticking time bomb. Sarah is still none the wiser that her gran isn’t carrying her baby, and that the pregnancy is actually a result of Charity’s drunken night with Ross. Mackenzie is also clueless that Charity cheated; only Chas…

Max’s big comeback is the gift that keeps on giving this Chrimbo, as the bad boy returns to Walford just in time to shake up the festive season! It’s no secret that the Brannings will be out in force for baby Jimmy’s christening, where his granddad Max will come face to face with Cindy – who has waited years to confront the man responsible for son Steven’s death. So, don’t expect peace on earth when the pair finally meet! Yet, this is just the beginning of a huge year ahead for Max, who will be the focus of an episode set to air on New Year’s Day – flashing into the future… “We’re going to be offering our viewers an entire flashforward episode set on New Year’s Day 2027,” explains…

Christmas is a time for families to come together and wipe the slate clean – unless you’re Gemma Johnson! Donny’s dangerous long-lost daughter is causing all kinds of chaos this festive season in Hollyoaks village, as she seeks vengeance on her father for faking his death and abandoning her 20 years ago to escape gangster Froggy’s fatal threats. “This festive period, Gemma’s cold heart towards her dad begins to thaw,” teases our Hollyoaks insider. “Will her quest for revenge be halted? It’s not just Gemma complicating Donny’s Christmas, as his relationship with Misbah hits the rocks once again. Donny’s a changed man since murdering Griff, and is pushing confused Misbah away. The pair are already on shaky ground after Donny’s dalliance with Clare Devine, but when he finds a way…

Devastated April finally admits her dark secrets to Marlon and Rhona this week – before Celia turns up at their family home, hellbent on revenge! Seeing no choice but to complete another job for Ray, April packs her bags and heads for the bus stop. However, Marlon intercepts his little girl, leading her to eventually confess that she’s been dealing drugs – but when Celia gets wind of the situation, she heads straight for Smithy Cottage… “April telling Marlon and Rhona everything means that Celia will have to explain to them in no uncertain terms what their new reality is!” grimaces Jaye Griffiths, who plays Celia. “April will have brought this upon her own family; Celia warned her what would happen. Celia doesn’t make threats, empty or otherwise, she just…