Inhaltsverzeichnis für 19 - 2020 in Inside Soap UK

“Here’s to another 15 years of Jean!” Events may be moving a little slower in soaps on screen at the moment – but I was reminded this week of just how quickly time flies in soapland. After we had a lovely video-call with EastEnders favourite Gilliian Wirght, aka Jean, I realised she had been a regular on the show for 15 years! I can remember clear as day Gillian’s first appearance as Stacey’s brittle, sick mum. But as Jean got well, we began to see her blossom, with star Gillian creating a truly unique soap character. Jean’s attitude to life can make you howl with laughter one minute, while her deep sadness will have you weeping the next. We all rallied for Jean through her cancer battle over the past…

Geoff paints his wife as a violent alcoholic this week, just as Yasmeen’s fate is decided in court. Will anyone believe her when the judge rules whether to grant bail over the attack on Geoff? “The reality of Yasmeen’s situation is that she’s looking at a long stretch in prison for attempted murder,” sighs our cobbles insider. “Put before the authorities, she’s nothing more than a woman who clobbered her husband half to death with a wine bottle. And with Geoff backing up this story from his hospital bed, it seems as though Yasmeen’s fate is sealed.” “Yasmeen is looking at a long stretch in prison” The awful irony is that Geoff has been psychologically abusing Yasmeen for months, controlling her every move and isolating his wife from her friends.…

The fact that Arthur is becoming such a nightmare child on screen is testament to his real-life alter ego Alfie Clarke’s acting talent, according to Charlotte. She tells us what an angel the 12-year-old star is to have around behind the scenes… “I’ve worked with him ever since he was just two-and-a-half years old, so I know Alfie really well,” beams Charlotte. “He’s the most delightful boy you could ever meet, and not showbiz at all – he’s simply very appreciative of being in Emmerdale, which is really humbling. I feel extremely honoured to be working with him!”…

Why Ma quit… Former EastEnders star John Altman (Nick Cotton) has given his take on why screen mum June Brown (Dot) quit the soap. “She’s a diehard pro, and she wasn’t very impressed by some of the writing she was getting,” he told The Sun. Ethan’s heartache Casualty bosses will be revisiting Ethan’s Huntington’s diagnosis in the wake of him discovering that Fenisha is pregnant with his baby. “Obviously as the story progresses, that’s going to come up,” confirms Olivia D’Lima (aka Fenisha). Karl cheats again? There could be more heartache on the cards for Neighbours’ Susan, after her husband Karl bumps into old flame Olivia Bell! Alyce Platt is reprising the role she played in 2012. Celebrating Corrie There’s a special treat in store for Corrie fans…

We know Harriet and Malone have a past – but when they have another encounter later in the week, it’s clear that there’s more to their relationship than they’ve been letting on! Was there romance? Or is there another secret they are both keeping? Katherine hints that there’s still so much more to come in this intense storyline… “The stakes are high, and it’s not over yet,” she teases. “Harriet is definitely worried about how far Malone is willing to go to get his own way, and what damage he is willing to inflict. “It’s been great working with Mark [Womack, who plays Malone] and Dean [Andrews, aka Will],” adds Katherine. “Playing out the dilemmas everyone is facing, and not knowing who is being honest and who is lying, has…

GOODNIGHT In Wednesday’s episode of Emmerdale, I saw a lovely duvet cover set in Vanessa and Charity’s bedroom. Do you know where I can get it from? Gina, Swindon I do! This is the Catherine Lansfield Floral Easy Care Duvet Set in navy. It comes in king, double or single, ranging from £13.72 to £21.43, depending on the size. The set is available on Amazon. RANDY RODNEY This week in Emmerdale, Rodney told Liam a tall story about having sex while his daughter Nicola was under the bed. Did this happen on screen? Fiona It did indeed! It was waaay back in July 2002, when ambitious Maggie Calder seduced Rodney – if such a thing is possible – to win a job at Dale Park holiday village, which was…

REUNITING WITH SCREEN SON ROB KAZINSKY (SEAN) “When Rob came back at the beginning of last year for that cancer storyline, it was just so lovely to work with him –because all the stories come flooding back… being kidnapped by him, and put in the taxi with the yellow marigolds on! We’ve had a lot of fun, haven’t we?” JEAN’S FRIENDSHIP WITH SHIRLEY “I have a bit more coming up with Linda Henry [who plays Shirley]. I love Jean and Shirley’s relationship – I think they rub each other up the wrong way, but actually really care for each other, and are straight with one another. They’re so different, and yet it works. I can’t put my finger on it, but they’re entertaining, I think!” WORKING WITH NEW PEOPLE “It’s…

“Initially, I think John Paul is a bit embarrassed about being set up on a date by Sally – she’s desperate for him to be with anyone who’s not James Nightingale!” laughs Hollyoaks star James Sutton, as we call him to chat about the new development in his alter ego’s love life. “So Sally arranges a date for him with George – he’s a very handsome gentleman, and John Paul’s very excited about being in those big Scottish arms!” We first saw PC George Kiss at Hollyoaks High, when he rushed to Nancy’s rescue after she was stabbed. And while the new officer didn’t attract the attention of John Paul straight away, he soon does when they’re set up on a date. But John Paul is still torn between the…

WIT AND WISDOM “Devindra Alahan, delighted to be at your service…” Dev’s standard hello to a lady “You know, someone once described you as witty and charming. Oh, hang on a minute… It was you!” Daughter Amber “I’ve been in retail all my life – I’ve built an empire!” Dev “Have you ever flirted with the idea of a Scotch egg? Dev THE KEY RELATIONSHIPS SUNITA PAREKH Sunita arrived on family friend Dev’s doorstep to escape her arranged marriage – and ended up marrying him instead! They had twins, Aadi and Asha, but she left after discovering Dev had several (never mentioned again!) kids to several women. Their later reunion was cut short when Sunita was killed by her lover, Karl Monroe. MARY TAYLOR As Dev struggled with the twins…

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WHILE WE’VE STILL TO LEARN just how Eve survived being shot, this third series has at least retained its archetypal shock twists and comedy bants. The addition of chain-smoking gymnast-come-killer Dasha, superbly portrayed by Harriet Walter, has brought a fresh dynamic that makes us want her and Villanelle to break off and form their own double act (Dashelle?). Meanwhile, Fiona Shaw has delivered an emotional side to Carolyn that’s as powerful as her deadpan delivery of put-downs to new boss Paul (Steve Pemberton). This week, Dasha is under increasing pressure from The Twelve to play ball……

DRIVING FORCE After an overwhelming response to its audio-only special, BBC1 is set to repeat all 12 episodes of Peter Kay’s Car Share from Friday 15 May – with the box-set available on iPlayer. HEADS UP A number of big-name TV stars are joining forces for a remake of Alan Bennett’s award-winning Talking Heads monologues, to air on BBC1 later this year. Martin Freeman, Imelda Staunton and Sarah Lancashire are just a few who will be taking part. WELCOME BACK ITV’s Loose Women has returned with its first new live show after being off air for six weeks. Mindful of social-distancing requirements, three panellists present from the studio, while another joins via video link – with some shows pre-recorded to limit studio footfall.…

CASUALTY Connie Beauchamp.......... Amanda Mealing Rosa Cadenas......................... Jacey Sallés Faith Cadogan...................... Kirsty Mitchell Charlie Fairhead.............. Derek Thompson Noel Garcia.......................... Tony Marshall Ethan Hardy.................... George Rainsford David Hide................................ Jason Durr Jan Jenning............................... Di Botcher Dylan Keogh........................... William Beck Fenisha Khatri........................ Olivia D’Lima Marty Kirkby................ Shaheen Jafargholi Jade Lovall.......................... Gabriella Leon Lev Malinowski........................... Uriel Emil Rash Masum........................... Neet Mohan Jacob Masters....................... Charles Venn Robyn Miller................ Amanda Henderson Will Noble................................. Jack Nolan Lavendar Spark...................... Sian Webber Ruby Spark................................ Maddy Hill CORONATION STREET Dev Alahan........................ Jimmi Harkishin Aggie Bailey......................... Lorna Laidlaw Eddison Bailey....... Trevor Michael Georges James Bailey..................... Nathan Graham Michael Bailey....................... Ryan Russell Adam Barlow...................... Sam Robertson Amy Barlow.......................... Elle Mulvaney Ken Barlow......................... William Roache Peter Barlow....................... Chris Gascoyne Sarah Barlow........................... Tina O’Brien Simon Barlow.............................. Alex Bain Leanne Battersby................... Jane Danson Toyah Battersby....................…

BULLSEYE! It’s been an almost unbearable watch – like driving slowly past a car crash – but stars Shelley King and Ian Bartholomew have done stunning work as slowly crumbling Yasmeen and disgusting Geoff. Corrie has been unflinching in showing the drip-drip effect of abuse – particularly in the Friday episode that focussed fully on the pair, and built to that unforgettably dramatic climax… Top marks to Leo’s mum, for somehow holding Whitney prisoner in a kind of weird hospital kitchen from a horror computer game. Now then… Don’t these two make a lovely – if rather unexpected – couple? In Hollyoaks this week, we got a good look at the twins. And Toby and Celeste. No one pulls focus in a scene quite like EastEnders’ Karen Taylor. Among the…

Just because Geoff appears to be getting away with his monstrous behaviour on screen, doesn’t mean that Corrie viewers are letting him off the hook! Shelley King, who plays Yasmeen, tells us that her co-star Ian Bartholomew has been getting a bit of a rough ride when he’s not filming… “He’s told me that he’s the most hated man in the entire country!” shares Shelley. “If we were out walking together, people would wind their car windows down and shout, ‘Leave him!’ Barty even said that he wouldn’t go out for a walk in Media City in Manchester unless I was with him. “He’s such a good man,” adds the star. “Ian and I have been calling each other a lot, as we’re really missing each other during lockdown!”…

Jack P Shepherd reached a milestone playing David last month, and posted a cute pic to celebrate – young David with his rabbit he cutely named Leanne. “Today marks my 20th year anniversary playing the role of David Platt,” said the star. “Thank you Coronation Street for everything!” David’s suffered his fair share of heartbreak over the years, and among those to applaud him was Jack’s first telly girlfriend, Michelle Keegan, aka Corrie’s Tina McIntyre. “Congratulations, Jacky boy!” posted the Our Girl star. “Amazing achievement!”…

“Life’s too short to spend it with one man.” Poor Fat Elvis – he never has been able to pin Mo down. “I’m cooking ribs. Bit spicy. Bit sweet. Very sticky… Like all the good things in life.” “Oh, you’re like a walking Carry On film you are, ain’t ya? They always bored the liver out of me, too.” Where others are blind, Evelyn sees straight through odious Geoff. “Easter’s not over yet. Why not spoil yourself?” It’s been Easter in Emmerdale for weeks, which means you’re still allowed to eat as much chocolate as you like. “Oh, shut your alcoholic face!” So sympathetic, Tracy! “Yes, I made it to my AA meeting. And if you must know, Phil was there.” “Phil Mitchell?” “No, Phil Collins. We sang a duet…

The tension between Charity and Vanessa boils over this week, as they have a vicious row over Johnny’s guardianship. Now that Vanessa has asked Rhona to take responsibility for her son if she doesn’t win her battle against cancer, Charity’s finding it hard to keep her cool. She’s hurt and furious that Vanessa has picked her best friend instead of her to care of Johnny, and when Rhona comes round to hand back the paperwork, tempers flare. Is this volatile situation going to be a deal-breaker for them? “Charity isn’t one to hide her feelings – she’ll always pick a massive argument over biting her tongue,” warns our Dales insider. “But Vanessa isn’t the cool, collected one right now; her nerves are shattered and she has no filter. So, when…

Isaac spirals out of control this week, as he struggles to cope with Sheree’s latest bombshell. He’s still in shock after discovering that her husband Patrick is his biological father, and his complex emotions have pushed him to breaking point. And things get even worse when Isaac decides to skive off school, only to end up in an embarrassing encounter with Denise. She’s stunned to see him when he should be teaching, and the situation leaves her worried. Can Isaac find a way to deal with his turmoil?…

We’re all living through difficult times right now – but while some of us are struggling with not being able to see loved ones, Emmerdale star Fiona Wade (Priya) admits that the current lockdown situation has had a small silver lining – after six months of marriage, she’s finally getting to spend some time with her new husband! “We’ve gone from him being on tour and us not seeing each other at all, to suddenly being in lockdown together!” giggles the star, who married actor hubby Simon Cotton last November. “He was away in Japan in the weeks leading up to our wedding, and then still on tour afterwards. We came to my mum’s for Mother’s Day, just before lockdown, and we’ve been here since. I do realise I’m in…

1 “Diane Langton [Nana] has to be number one, as she’s acting royalty! I adore her – she’s the jewel in our crown. Diane calls me her ‘little moley’ as I look sleepy after I wake up.” 2 “I really miss and enjoyed working with the lovely Jorgie Porter, who played JP’s cousin, Theresa. I call her my ‘little gremlin’! She was an awful lot of fun to have on set.” 3 “Of course I love acting with Jen Metcalfe [aka Mercedes]. She and John Paul have a great relationship, and Jen and I have always worked well together from the very beginning.” 4 “I used to love acting with Leah Hackett, who played Tina. She was so sweet and gorgeous, we always had a great time, and her last…

1 Joseph McGann was born on 24 July 1958 in Kensington, Liverpool. He grew up with his three younger brothers and sister, Clare. Joe moved out of home when he was 16 (recalling that he paid just £4 a week for a two-bedroom flat). However, aged 17, he moved to London to follow his dream of performing. 2 Famously, Joe’s three brothers are all actors. There’s Mark with a host of TV roles to his name, and Stephen, who plays Call The Midwife’s Dr Turner and was the Dales’ Sean Reynolds. Meanwhile, Paul starred in cult movie Withnail & I and played the eighth Doctor in Doctor Who – plus Holby’s John Gaskell. In 1995, all four starred in BBC Irish drama The Hanging Gale. 3 Joe joined Hollyoaks in…

The return of Van Der Valk has been a hit for ITV, and its third and final episode airs this week. Crossing our fingers for more adventures with the Dutch detective, we spoke to Marc Warren (Van Der Valk) and Emma Fielding (who plays his boss, Julia Dahlman)… Hi, guys! We love Van Der Valk, but is he going to cheer up any time soon? Marc Van Der Valk reflects the energies of Amsterdam – its tolerance and liberalism. He can be a loner, and at times he might come across as a little taciturn or moody, but he has some stuff going on. There’s definitely a sadness there, and by the end of the third episode, we’ll get to find out why that is… Emma He and Dahlman have…

Living with the cochlear implant after surgery will require some adjustment. According to the charity Action On Hearing Loss, Ben will need to visit professionals in the first year to fine-tune the settings of the device, and will have to carry out listening exercises at home to make sure it’s being maximised to its full potential. Meanwhile, EastEnders is due to introduce the soap’s first totally deaf character, Frankie (Rose Ayling-Ellis) – to help Ben cope with the weeks ahead. “Ben’s life has been turned upside down,” admits our Square spy. “But thanks to Frankie, he gets some unexpected help.”…

Heartbroken Laurel is driven to call the police on her own son Arthur this week, after his sister Dotty is almost killed as a result of the lad’s ongoing feud with Archie! The raging campfire started by the careless boys has horrifying consequences, when Dotty is trapped in a nearby tent that catches alight, with heroic Laurel diving in to save her… “Laurel is inside the house collecting food and, before she goes in, she says to Arthur, ‘Keep an eye on Dotty, because she’s still asleep in the tent,’” explains Charlotte Bellamy, who plays Laurel. “Obviously, he doesn’t really listen to her, so the next thing Laurel sees when she comes out is Dotty’s tent smoking!” “Laurel is exasperated, and admits that she’s scared of her own son” Fortunately,…

If you’re missing your Emmerdale favourites now that the soap is only on telly three times a week, we have good news for you! Some of the Dales’ most talented musicians are keeping us entertained with live sessions straight from their living rooms, broadcast online on the Emmerdale YouTube channel. Stars such as Bradley Johnson (aka Vinny), Isobel Steele (who plays Liv) and Olivia Bromley (Dawn) are taking part in The Woolpack Sessions, which will see them cover some well-known tracks – and maybe even throw in some songs of their own. “It’s the perfect opportunity to put a smile on people’s faces in such a strange time,” grins Bradley, who joined the Dales last year. “Everyone loves a good sing-song, and I will find any excuse to get the…

Grieving Jasmine could finally have something to smile about this week, as she realises that she might be pregnant with her late husband’s baby! Since Robbo died under tragic circumstances, having a baby is the last thing on Jasmine’s mind right now. Yet when she realises that her period is late, Jas is given a tiny glimmer of hope for the future… “It takes a while for Jasmine to realise that she has pregnancy symptoms,” explains Sam Frost, who plays the widow. “She isn’t quite feeling herself, then she realises she’s late in her menstrual cycle. She certainly holds on to it as a bit of hope – it’s her way of hanging on to Robbo, and for him to continue to live through this baby.” It’s been a heartbreaking…

“I reckon that Tracy should be the one to help Yasmeen when she goes to prison. After all, she clobbered someone to death in the exact same house – and got off scot-free!” …laughs reader Greg “Watching the classic episodes on ITV3 proves that Kim Tate is being wasted in ‘proper’ Emmerdale right now. I want Classic Kim! Get her a sexy toy boy and stop her being outwitted by everyone!” …wails reader Angie from Epsom “After the sketch on The Big Night In, I really want to see Liz McDonald visit the Queen Vic after this crisis is over – I want there to be a proper set-to with Linda. Now THAT will bring the nation together!” …says reader Miranda from York “Whatever happened to Tony’s mum in Hollyoaks?…

Hey, Nick! How do you feel about heaping more misery on Tony with this plot? I think the bosses are trying to tell me something! It’s great in one sense, because it gives me something to get my teeth into, and it gives my character somewhere to go. But I do sometimes wish that I was just filming fun scenes in the restaurant. Can you give us any hints about what’s in store for Tony? For the first time in 25 years, I don’t have a clue! Because filming has been paused for now due to Covid-19, I honestly don’t know what stories we’ll be coming back to. I’m not sure if we’ll pick up from where we left off, or if all those scripts will be cut. We’re in…

Cathy embraces the old saying, ‘If you can’t beat ’em – join ’em!’ this week, after realising that her new co-worker Bernie is much more fun to have as a friend than an enemy! After Bernie started working at the kebab shop, Cathy moaned to her boss Dev that Gemma’s mum has all the charm of a mouldy egg. From constantly having to remind Bernie about hygiene to pulling her up on customer service, Cathy is at her wits’ end and threatens to quit. However, when Dev offers her a pay rise of an extra 50p an hour, Cathy has a change of heart – just as Bernie rethinks her attitude to work. The two women agree to start afresh, and cement their peace talks by cracking open a couple…

ANDREA KNOWS THE TRUTH! It’s all set to kick off in Emmerdale, after Andrea uncovered Jamie’s affair with Belle Dingle! Will she reveal that she knows everything? Or will Andrea play the pair at their own game? I can’t believe it’s been a year since we saw the legend Lisa Dingle sadly pass away. How time has flown! I wonder what she’d think of Belle having an affair. She’d definitely have words! Louise, Leicester Jamie and Belle should be more careful, rather than smooching behind trees at a children’s Easter egg hunt! Emmerdale is the definition of Neighbourhood Watch – with eyes and ears all over the place. The pair were bound to get caught at some point. Lucas, London Imagine if Jamie and Belle eventually got married – the…

“Jean’s relationship with Daniel has made her more feisty and confident” With the current situation, Inside Soap hasn’t been getting out and about to meet soap stars. So when EastEnders actress Gillian Wright (Jean) video-calls us from her own home to mark her 15th anniversary on the soap, it’s a real joy to see her face light up the screen! “We’re all being given a chance to take stock right now, aren’t we?” she explains, as we ask her how she’s adapting to life in lockdown. “And to actually not live as fast – it took me quite a while to go, ‘Oh, I don’t have to do everything at a rate of knots to fit it all into my days off!’ It’s lovely to be able to read during…

“Right now, Priya would definitely want Al to be her king. And I think the two of them would be a good power couple, for sure.” “My first thought for a court jester would be Priya’s dad, Rishi, as he would be very funny. He’s actually hilarious!” “Priya doesn’t have many close friends, so I think she’d want Manpreet by her side as her lady-in-waiting. Manpreet is quite motherly towards Priya.” “I do feel bad for saying this, but I think Priya would want to throw her brother Jai in the stocks! She’s not happy with him at the moment…” “Priya needs a proper girl power national anthem, like Survivor by Destiny’s Child. She’s been through a lot, and come through it all.”…

Oliver Battersby is the Weatherfield child who links together four major families. Mum Leanne is a Battersby, dad Steve is a McDonald, stepdad Nick is part of the Platt family, and stepmum Tracy is a Barlow. While it’s never been easy to manage all the big personalities in the boy’s life, they are all united in their love for the little’un – and never more so than this week, when Oliver suffers more seizures and is rushed into intensive care. It’s every family’s worst nightmare, and things are going to get a lot worse, warns Jane Danson (Leanne). “This has come out of nowhere,” says the actress. “A few weeks ago, Oliver was developing like any other three-year-old. Now he seems to be regressing, and nobody knows why. It’s just…

Oh gosh, there have been so many amazing characters in the show. I think if Ethel Skinner was still alive, I’d definitely bring her back. I thought she was such a lovely character, and it was so long ago she was in EastEnders! I really liked her. Every week, we put your questions to a star of the soaps. Look out for requests on our Facebook page, or email your questions to youask@insidesoap.co.uk, putting the actor’s name in the subject line. Our favourite question each week will win a £20 prize!…

Witness the fitness OUR FAVOURITE STARS ARE LOOKING GOOD IN LOCKDOWN… We’re discovering all kinds of exciting sorts of things during lockdown – like pub quizzes via the Zoom app, and old episodes of long-forgotten Aussie soaps on Amazon Prime. But Inside Soap’s most intriguing discovery this week has been that EastEnders star Jake Wood is hiding a proper buff body underneath Max’s suits! The actor took to Instagram to show off his ripped abs, telling his followers, “I think it’s safe to say that exercise is getting me through this”. Nice work, Jake! Meanwhile, Jake’s co-star Davood Ghadami (Kush) has been taking inspiration from fitness guru Joe Wicks, and hosting his own Friday Fitness workouts on EastEnders’ official social media platforms. That certainly makes us want to work…

There’s a great comedy on Netflix called The Kominsky Method, with Michael Douglas, which is quite unusual. It’s all about getting older, and even though it isn’t laugh-out-loud funny, it’s beautifully observed. It’s slightly tragic to admit, but I’m not very good at sitting down for long – so at about 20 minutes an episode, this show is the perfect length for me! I’ve just started watching series two of Last Tango In Halifax . I’m late to the party, but it’s so good! They’re on series five now – I can’t believe it’s taken me so long. The writing is spectacular and the acting is flawless. I have an endless list of wildlife and nature shows I’d love to take a look at, but I do tend to miss…

EMMERDALE Girl trouble! HAS LEANNA PUSHED LIAM TO HIS LIMIT OVER LEYLA? Meddlesome Leanna is positively relishing her attempts to derail her dad Liam’s relationship with new love Leyla – and next week, it seems she may have succeeded in driving a wedge between them. But when the simmering tensions finally reach boiling point between the trio, has someone gone too far – and could they come to regret their actions? EASTENDERS Call security! Pint-sized Ruby realises she might need some assistance dealing with cocktail-fuelled punters in the club next week. But who does she have her eye on to be her Mr Muscle? HOME AND AWAY Maggie’s lies exposed? HOLLYOAKS Jordan gets a new recruit NEIGHBOURS Claudia makes her move… CORRIE Bold flames? While she might not let on,…