Inhaltsverzeichnis für 44 - 2021 in Inside Soap UK

“What’s wrong with a bit of fairytale?” The most surprising detail of Emmerdale last week was discovering the true scale of the Home Farm estate. I’d pictured it as a Victorian house and a small wood; large enough to bury maybe a dozen bodies at most. But no! With its forests, fields, mountains, river, thunderous waterfall and treacherous rope bridge, it appears to comprise a significant swathe of North Yorkshire, perhaps as far as Narnia, Arendelle and the Troll Kingdom. If I was Kim Tate and owned all that, you wouldn’t catch me in the local village boozer, I can tell you. But what’s wrong with a sprinkling of fairytale? I’ll take it over another hospital waiting room any day of the week. Personally, I think the Meena Jutla Hunger…

It’s been 18 months since Laura last appeared in the Dales – and her life has changed dramatically. She and fiancé Mark Jordon (who played Daz Spencer in the show) have welcomed their first child together, son Jesse. So, returning to work has been nerve-wracking. “It was scary, I thought I’d forgotten how to act,” shares Laura. “It’s been amazing to work again and beautiful to see everyone. But it’s been difficult to leave my baby because I’ve been in a little bubble with him, Mark and the family since Covid hit. I’d spent months being pregnant in lockdown!” Life’s been pretty full-on, and Laura says she’s still adjusting to the new balance of work and motherhood. “I’ve been juggling shifts at work, being a mum plus having a puppy…

Ever since Emmerdale bosses told her that Priya would suffer life-changing injuries, Fiona has been working with charity Changing Faces to learn more. The charity works with people who live with a visible difference or disfigurement on their face, hands or body, and Fiona wanted to get this story right. “We’ve done a lot of research with Changing Faces,” explains Fiona. “I’ve read case studies and talked to individuals, and it’s been incredible because I couldn’t have done this story without them. It’s been the biggest challenge for me in the show so far, storyline-wise.” Priya has a long road ahead of her as she deals with the physical and psychological impact of her injuries, which Fiona is keen to represent realistically. “When the producers told me this would happen…

“I’m coming as a headless horseman. Carla’s lent me a head off a mannequin. I’ve just got to glue-gun some guts to it.” Coronation Street… Just the everyday story of ordinary folk. “You need to stop this.” “What, our chase? But your bum looks so good from behind.” Nice that she had some good news just before the end. “I’m not keen on rivers!” “Since when?” “Since I was in a lorry that went into one!” You’re never far from your grisly past in Emmerdale! “Everybody wants me to be this bad guy, right? Well, that’s exactly what they’re gonna get.” Hooray! And about time too! “Just count yourself lucky that your face ain’t as punchable as Janine’s.” Compliments from Kat come heavily disguised. “Not even you, Ryan, would be…

The reality of Curtis’ life-limiting condition is laid bare this week, after he drops to the floor with a suspected heart attack. Thankfully, Steve is there when Curtis collapses and rushes him to hospital. His girlfriend Emma is distraught when she takes the call and races to Curtis’ side, praying that this isn’t the moment they’ve been dreading… “It’s a horrendous situation, and Emma is beside herself waiting for news,” says our Weatherfield insider. “She’s just grateful that her dad was there to help Curtis in his hour of need. Now Steve knows what Emma’s been going through, knowing that Curtis could drop dead at any moment.” The trigger seems to be the exam stress that Curtis has been under at medical school. He’s uncharacteristically irritable as he tries to…

FAIR CITY Tommy returns to Carrigstown ready for battle this week – he’s sure that they haven’t heard the last of Ritchie. But is Tommy capable of murder? Meanwhile, Dolores warns Lucy to stay away from Cleo… And Bronagh makes a shocking discovery! RIVER CITY Amber confronts her dad this week, and she’s horrified to hear about Lenny’s attempted hit! But Lenny falls short of telling her everything… Elsewhere, Darren turns to Suzie for advice on how to win Nicole’s affections. Plus, Caitlin spots Ellie talking to a lawyer! THE ARCHERS Halloween comes to Ambridge this week, and one resident reveals a surprising plan that leaves Harrison with a serious dilemma. Meanwhile, Kenton braces himself for a disappointing spooky event at The Bull! Finally, Rex and Toby have a think…

Recent months in Classic EastEnders have felt rather stuck in a rut. Grant’s horrible to Tiffany. Tiffany declares it’s over. They reunite. Rinse and repeat. Terry messes up. Irene finds out. He makes it up to her. Rinse and repeat. The same with Roy’s jealousy over Frank, and Phil mooning over Kathy’s departure. But blimey, that all changes this week. We open with a solid gold, classic episode, quickly followed by the death of a legend and the arrival of another – plus a new character who burns quickly, but certainly burns bright. Is anyone sniffing the distinct whiff of new producer here? First up is an episode dedicated to Pat and Peggy – yes, it’s the ‘You COW!’, ‘You BITCH!’ showdown. Its 30 minutes will make you realise quite…

“Like the majority of the audience, I’d love to see Corey behind bars – I despise him as much as they do!” reveals Corrie actor Maximus Evans, who plays soap’s currently most-hated man. “With villains the show has had previously, there’s often the expectancy that they die – but in a way, they’ve cheated their own justice. I think Corey being behind bars would emphasise the fact that there are consequences at whatever age. I want to see him having a hard time in prison!” Max is not alone – the viewers are still rooting for Corey to get his comeuppance for murdering Seb. And it looks as though their wishes may come true this week, as new evidence comes to light that links Corey to his horrendous crime! Knowing…

After months of flirting his way round the village, Mack has fixed his affections on Charity. However, at one point the buzz was all about his chemistry with Aaron – and whether new love was on the cards for them. So, how does Lawrence feel about the possibility that, one day, Mack’s affections could be swayed from Charity to her relative? “Boy, that would be good telly!” laughs Lawrence. “I have absolutely no idea how that would go. It's certainly something to think and fantasise about – but whether it will happen remains to be seen!”…

“For a long time, I really wanted Leah and Justin to get married,” confesses Home and Away’s Ada Nicodemou, as we chat with her about her on-screen romance, and the arrival of Leah’s troublesome nephew, Theo. “But a wedding isn’t something I really want for them anymore. I think it’s great that they don’t need a piece of paper to prove they’re in love.” After a lot of setbacks, Justin and Leah’s relationship is blissful again. But there’s another obstacle threatening their happiness as Theo proves himself to be a cause for concern! Ada fills us in on the drama… Hi Ada! So how has Leah been coping with Theo’s arrival? Leah is very family oriented, so she loves it, and she has a real soft spot for her nephew.…

As Bling continues this week, host Gok Wan tells us his TV gems… What has been your favourite drama you’ve watched recently? I loved Line Of Duty, even though I was very disappointed with the final episode. And Gangs Of London on Sky, that was absolutely brilliant. Which comedies do you most enjoy? There are a couple of old ones that I go back to constantly: Sex And The City, of course, and Will & Grace always makes me laugh. And I can always have French & Saunders on, or a bit of Absolutely Fabulous or The Vicar Of Dibley. What was the last show you binged? If you go through my Amazon Prime or Netflix accounts, I’ve got so many started series that I just haven’t been able to…

BULLSEYE! Super Soap Week was a triumph for both Corrie and Emmerdale – though if we must pick a favourite, the antics of mad Meena had the edge by a gnat’s whisker! It’s peculiar to be saying this about a soap serial killer, but Meena is the most addictively bonkers character we’ve had the pleasure of watching in years. She – and actress Paige Sandhu – must be protected at all costs! Sam finding a ‘mummy’ in a coffin is some of the cruellest foreshadowing we’ve ever seen on telly. Sob! Big respect to Charles and Manpreet for seeing the funny side of their near-drowning experience. They were bigger sports about it than we’d have been! Super Soap Week brought us sinkhole horror in Corrie and maize maze murder in…

Hi Zaraah, what’s your reaction to Gray popping the question? I was looking forward to it, but I wanted to figure out why Gray proposes. Is he really in love with Chelsea, or does he see this as an opportunity to paint a new version of himself? I also thought, “Oh no, we’re going to be like Bonnie and Clyde!”. What would make Chelsea say “yes” to him? Well, he’s got a good job, a nice home, and she feels this is where she should be now in life. I’m not sure she’s really in love with him, but there’s definitely lust there, so that would make a good start. If she knew he’d lost his job, would that change her perspective? You don’t know with Chelsea because she’s a…

Just when you thought the drama in the Dales couldn’t get more exciting following the events of Survival Week, trust us when we say you ain’t seen nothing yet! Not content with killing Andrea and trying to drown love rival Victoria, mad Meena’s reign of terror moves full speed ahead as she zeroes in on her next target – and new love... “With David having now chosen Victoria, Meena sets her sights on another of our villagers, but will she lure him into her web?” teases Emmerdale’s executive producer, Jane Hudson, in an exclusive chat with Inside Soap. “And when someone comes close to finding out what happened during adventure week, Meena has to take drastic action…” Meena is yet to realise that Ben is unknowingly in possession of secret…

Inside Soap has always been intrigued about how the soaps decide which characters to kill off in their spectacular stunt weeks. Emmerdale series producer Kate Brooks gives us an insight into their thinking… “We don’t take these decisions lightly,” she admits. “We know that when you have a character like Meena, who has a thirst for murder, not everybody is going to survive –certainly not people who’ve crossed her. We try to base these decisions primarily on what gives us the best story going forward. It’s always story-driven and character-led. “We wanted to make sure that every kill has impact and changes people, and the outcome isn’t always what you’d expect or indeed hope,” she adds. “It’s always difficult, and it’s hard to gauge who the right character would be;…

You might be asking yourself why Walford legends Mick and Janine don’t recognise each other – but that’s because they’ve never actually met! Janine was awaiting trial for the murder of her husband Michael Moon when Mick was revealed as the new Vic owner on Christmas Day 2013. In March 2014, after Janine won her freedom, she visited the pub, only to be met by hostility from Carol and Bianca. But Mick was away so Linda served Janine – who insisted she should be the landlady of the Vic – and threatened to throw Janine out if she couldn’t behave herself. After Carol banished her from Walford, Janine hopped on the Eurostar to try her luck in Paris and never crossed paths with Mick. But now he’s home, and she’s…

The crossover campaign is the brainchild of Emmerdale exec producer Jane Hudson, with the support of her colleagues across all the UK soaps and continuing dramas. However, this secret scheme did cause some confusion on set… “To be honest, I was mystified at first!” laughs Jonny McPherson, who plays the Dales’ Dr Liam. “There was a line I had to say to Daisy [Campell], who plays Amelia. I pull out my phone and say: ‘I have a friend at Holby City General who knows all about gardening’. All of us are going: ‘What’s going on?’ “And then somebody else mentions Albert Square or Walford or something, and I was like: ‘It’s happening again!’ But now we all understand, I think it’s wonderful, because it’s coinciding with the climate change conference.…

In an event which will changes lives forever, young Andy tries to solve his dad’s financial troubles this week, by setting fire to the barn so Jack can claim the insurance. Hooray! Except he hasn’t banked on his mum, Sarah, and her fella, Richie, being in the barn at the time. Boo! After tiptoeing past snoring Jack, Andy unpacks his cute little arson kit in the doorway of the barn, liberally sprinkling petrol before setting it alight. Inside, Sarah is busy ending her relationship with Richie, realising she should go back to Jack. Sadly, that decision is about 90 seconds too late. As the blaze takes hold, Richie escapes, but Sarah is trapped, screaming for help as the flames engulf her. Soon, the accusations start to fly, with Jack almost…

HORROR ON THE COBBLES! It was one disaster after another on Coronation Street as the sinkhole swallowed, cars exploded and Harvey sought revenge. We were keen to hear what you thought of the mayhem… Not all heroes wear capes – but sometimes they wear rain coats. Roy deserves a medal for pulling Abi back from the brink. You go, Roy! Linda, Brighton I realise that having a car accident, then seeing it explode, is terrifying. But if my child was inside I would have done anything to get them out. Dev just stood back, watched, and let it happen. I wonder how Aadi will feel about this when he wakes up and sees Dev did nothing… Paul That House of Horrors event turned into real Halloween terror with people just…

With the net closing in on Corey, it looks as if Max’s time on the cobbles could be coming to the end. But whether the bad boy ends up behind bars, or manages to make his escape abroad, Max hints that it may not be the last we see of Corey… “I’ve recently moved down to London to further my training, but that’s only for two years – after that I’ll be back on the market,” he teases. “So Corey may not leave the show for good! I’ve loved the last two years, they’ve been some of the best times of my life – the experiences and the people I’ve met have just been incredible. “I owe the show a lot,” he adds. “So of course I’d love to return…

Think back over the last 12 months in Mandy Dingle’s life, and you’ll find yourself exhausted. Aside from finding out her groom Paul had been beating up their son Vinny – just after he’d been blown up on their wedding day – she’s also been dragged into Nicola and Jimmy’s marriage meltdown, Mack’s money scam and Vinny’s romance with alcoholic Liv. When we catch up with Lisa Riley to congratulate her on her Best Actress nomination, she tells us she worked solidly for 14 months on big storylines. So today, refreshed from a break, Lisa is ready to look back at the most eventful year of her screen life.… Hi Lisa, congratulations on your nomination. How does it feel? It’s amazing, and it means the world to me. Back in…

As Hollyoaks’ resident lawyer, James is used to getting the naughty village residents out of hot water – yet this week, it’s James himself who needs legal representation! Gregory Finnegan, who plays the legal eagle, fills us in on what James is up to… “The fact that James hasn’t been disbarred at this point is a minor miracle!” chuckles the star. “He’s gotten himself into a fair bit of trouble. He’s going to have to work hard to get himself out of this one.” The drama kicks off when James meets a guy called Mikey, who has a shocking connection to his sister Juliet – and once the truth is revealed, James sees red… “Mikey is this very creepy, slimy man who heckles Juliet and Peri,” explains Gregory. “He’s really…

I wouldn’t cast Lauren as a paramedic because we’d have to share the ambulance and then I’d have to listen to her music – which is annoying! So I would put her in the hospital where I can nip in and say hello. I think Lauren’s character would be caring, the complete opposite to someone like Connie! Maybe a paediatric nurse, or a midwife – she’s great with kids. 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!…

The producers of Line Of Duty bring us what’s set to be another compelling drama – this time exploring the effects of social media on guilt and innocence. After a billionaire’s daughter, Talitha Campbell, is charged with conspiring to murder a fellow university student, her duty solicitor Cleo Roberts leads the defence, as the ensuing trial puts both the victim and the accused in the eye of a media storm. Here, stars Tracy Ifeachor (Cleo) and Céline Buckens (Talitha) tell Inside TV more… “Cleo is a phenomenal solicitor advocate,” explains Tracy. “She turns up at the police station thinking it’s going to be a cut-and-dried case – then it turns out to be this massive show trial.” “Talitha is the daughter of a hugely famous property developer,” adds Céline. “But…

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Killer Gray looks set to forge ahead with his shotgun marriage to pregnant Chelsea (see p8 for the details on his shock proposal) later this year – however, rumour has it she will jilt him at the altar! And that’s not all, as EastEnders seemingly gears up for two weddings this Christmas, with Chelsea’s mother Denise also ready to say “I do” to Jack… “The cast have been spotted filming on location for what will be the biggest event of the year,” whispers our Square insider. “Denise makes a stunning bride in an ivory sequinned gown, as she prepares to make an honest man of Jack – yet there is no sign of Chelsea, as furious Gray appears to make some anxious phone calls!” Of course, the irony of Chelsea…

There’s more devastation for Priya this week, as medics tell her they plan to perform a second skin graft – but there’s no guarantee it’ll work. She’s forced to confront the reality of her situation as the team try to repair the damage done by the maize fire that claimed Andrea’s life. But as Priya attempts to cope with her injuries and guilt over what happened, she’s overwhelmed by pain and remorse. “Priya’s very lost – she’s feeling terrible about everything,” shares Fiona Wade, who plays her. “She has an infection after one of the skin grafts, which sets back her healing. She doesn’t understand the enormity of her injuries. Priya also doesn’t know what it’ll be like going forward, and then she’s told there’s another setback.” Worse still, Priya…

Zeedan is forced to think fast to cover his tracks this week, when local copper Craig approaches him to talk about Hashim! It turns out that Alya has asked Craig to have a word with her brother, worried that Zeedan is getting grief from his father-in-law. Of course, Zeedan is in it up to his neck as he’s been laundering money for Hashim, but he’s not about to admit that to Craig… Can Zeedan get both Craig and Alya off his back before they discover the ugly truth?…

It’s a bit odd that Sharon Bentley didn’t pop straight to Sally’s when she returned earlier this year – after all, back in the day these two were great muckers. Still, we suppose there were only so many home visits clutching her big handbag and whispering into her huge phone that Sharon could fit in – and the search for Leanne had to come first. Over in Classic Corrie-land, the pair are such good mates that they’ve even been granted a ‘battle over a fella’ storyline. When Sally’s date is scuppered by Rosie (who at this stage is basically Hope Stape without the matches), market trader Danny ends up chatting to Sharon in the Rovers. Later, Sharon just ‘happens’ to pass his stall to admire Danny’s skills. And it’s not…

IN THE PINK Chelsea in EastEnders recently wore a frilly pink blouse, and I’m looking for something similar. Any suggestions? | Olivia, Letherhead Well, River Island have two ‘Pink Ruffled Shirts’ on their website – both with button detail like Chelsea’s. And there’s also the ‘Bishop Sleeve Button-Up Blouse’ from Shein that is very similar to our Walford fashionista’s… THE BAY TO RAMSAY ST With Felicity’s arrival in Neighbours, I’m curious as to why the Home and Away character played by the same actress left Summer Bay… | Georgia Singer Phoebe Nicholson – played by Isabella Giovinazzo – left the Bay after four years, to pursue her career in music. She was offered a chance to go on tour in the US with her friend, Donna Fields, and her fiancé…

“Who can forget Mandy’s wedding dress? It’s going to go down in soap history!” cackles Lisa. “I cannot tell you the number of people who stop me and mention that dress. First, they say, ‘Oh, it’s Lisa Riley’ then it’s ‘That wedding dress!’ and then it’s ‘That purple headdress!’ and I’m like: ‘I know, I had it on for five and a half weeks, I’m fully aware!’ “Bear in mind that, due to restrictions, I had no hair and make-up help,” adds the star. “Normally if you’re a bride, you’ll be assigned your own hair and make-up team, but not me. I was like a travelling roadshow with all my stuff, it was hilarious. I needed a shopping trolley to bring everything along!”…

Early days Sally Seddon was born on 11 July 1967 and first arrived on the Street in 1984. Sal came from a rough family, and her boyfriend Kev’s landlady, Hilda Ogden, didn’t approve. “I loved working with Jean [Alexander, aka Hilda],” says Sally. Marry me! Sally’s been married four times, but only to two fellas! She wed Kev in 1986 and 2002. Her marriage to Tim in 2015 was bigamous, so they wed again in 2020. “She’s happy with Tim,” says Sally. “But she and Kev will always be best mates.” Hit the heights Social climber Sally was delighted to become a councillor in 2016 and a year later found herself elected as mayor of Weatherfield. “She’s a bit scary, though,” says Sally. “She’s so like Sarah Palin in a…

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Jodie Whittaker returns this week for a new run – short but sweet – as the Doctor, ready to save the universe from the usual ravening hoards of monsters and maniacs with her typical élan. Now in her third outing as the Doctor, Jodie has really made the part her own, so it’s rather a shame that speculation is already rife regarding her likely successor in the Tardis. But unlike the time-traveller herself, Inside TV is happy to stay living in the moment for a little while longer. “YOUR TEARS ARE QUITE LITERALLY FREEZING YOUR EYES OPEN!” JOHN In a break from Doctor Who’s usual episodic randomness, this six-part series forms one single adventure, as the Doctor and companions Yaz (Mandip Gill) and Dan – comedian John Bishop making his…

CORRIE Teacher’s pet! DOES SUMMER HAVE A CRUSH ON DANIEL? Rosie Webster, Bex Fowler and Justin Burton are just a few names that spring to mind when we think of soap students falling for their teachers – and now smitten Summer in Corrie has a twinkle in her eye for Daniel! However, as man-eater Daisy sinks her talons into him, there’s only so much of Daniel’s private tuition to go around. Is Summer heading for heartbreak? Or is Ken’s son set to embark on a controversial new romance? EMMERDALE Naughty Nate Poor Tracy goes out of her mind with worry next week, after Nate fails to return home one evening. However, what does he do that forces Billy to lie to Tracy for him? EASTENDERS Watch out, Tiff! Keegan must…