Inhaltsverzeichnis für 16 - 2022 in Inside Soap UK

Young Corrie actor Jude Riordan (Sam) was thrilled to reveal the true identity of his most recent chess opponent in Corrie – his real-life brother! Sam took on and beat fellow whizz kid, Oscar, with Jude later sharing pictures of the pair on social media to explain their genuine family connection. We love that the pair were able to keep Sam’s storyline in the family, though let’s hope their rivalry on screen didn’t spill over at home!…

Worried Shirley and Stacey stage an intervention this week – but as they plead with Jean to seek help, will she listen? Stacey has been at the end of her tether for weeks, desperate to get her mum the medical intervention she needs. Yet it’s only now that the penny drops for Shirley, and she finally realises that there’s something seriously wrong with her friend… “Let’s not forget that Shirley was the one who encouraged Harvey to accept Jean’s proposal recently,” our Walford insider reminds us. “She was just so thrilled to see her pal loved-up and happy, and it didn’t even occur to Shirley that Jean could be in the middle of a mental health crisis. But then the pair go dress shopping together, and Shirley finally realises that…

Lothario Al locks lips with ex-lover Priya this week, angering girlfriend Kerry and reigniting his feud with Cain in the process! Loverman Al is spending lots of time with Belle as they prepare to launch their wellness retreat, and when Chas makes a comment to Kerry about her fella’s fondness for infidelity, she wonders whether Al and Belle are mixing business with pleasure. But it’s not Belle that our serial cheat has eyes for… “Kerry is well aware of Al’s reputation, so when Chas shares her concerns that there might be more to his relationship with Belle she gets a bit paranoid,” shares our Emmerdale insider. “However, while Kerry gets ready to accuse Belle of trying to steal her bloke, Al is actually getting cosy with Priya!” Al has noticed…

Chelsea continues to avoid going home this week – but how long can she impose on her family? Jack is already sick of his stepdaughter being at theirs 24/7, yet Chelsea confides in Whit that she can’t stay in Gray’s house a minute longer! There are too many ghosts there, and she doesn’t want to be constantly reminded of her husband’s crimes. Later, Patrick comes up with an idea that he thinks will help Chelsea and the rest of the family. What does he suggest?…

Dan’s worried this week, when he realises how obsessed Amelia has become with social media. Having noticed a marked change in his happy-go-lucky daughter, Dan tries to get involved in her online life. He’s concerned she’s getting too caught up in the realm of influencers and unrealistic beauty standards, and wants to remind her that her posts could just be for fun. After seeking advice from his mates, Dan goes all-out to light up Amelia’s socials. Will she appreciate his help?…

Noah goes to great lengths to impress Chloe this week – but he soon changes tack and seeks payback instead! Still hoping to date Chloe, Noah does everything he can to get his hands on gig tickets to take her out. Unbeknown to Noah, though, Chloe is actually head over heels for Nate, and is taking every chance she can get to cosy up to him! And soon, another opportunity for Chloe to get closer to Nate arises… Chloe finds Nate feeling down after talking to Tracy, who revealed that she’s dating someone new. So Chloe makes it her mission to try to cheer him up. After getting the gig tickets, Noah spots Chloe and Nate together – and as watches the pair get close, he has a vengeful look…

Leanne starts the week with a nice surprise, as she receives a bunch of flowers. And it’s not one of those sad scrag ends you see outside Dev’s either. A necklace arrives later, but the flush in Leanne’s cheek is replaced by a chill down her spine when she discovers the identity of her secret admirer. To give him credit, Jez Quigley says all the right things, proclaiming that Leanne is the love of his life. Sounds like a keeper… apart from the fact he’s a murdering psychopath. Soon, Leanne is receiving flowers on the hour (no necklaces on the half-hour though, he’s not that keen). Jez is insisting he’s a changed man, but when Leanne won’t give in, he proves he isn’t by lashing out. Terrified, Leanne decides she’s…

Spring has certainly sprung for Emmerdale singleton Vanessa, with new love blossoming this week – as she puts the Charity drama well and truly behind her to start dating gorgeous newcomer Suzy. And while disaster strikes on their first date in true soap fashion, it’s not long before the girls are laughing at the ridiculous chain of events. For the first time in ages, our V is having a blast without a side order of massive rows, and she’s loving life. We caught up with cast mates Michelle Hardwick and Martelle Edinborough to get the goss about the hot new romance… Hi ladies, how exciting to have new love in Emmerdale! So how do you feel about Vanessa and Suzy’s relationship? Michelle I’m excited! Suzy is really fun, and Vanessa…

It’s been a long wait for the 15th series of ITV’s top talent show, but this weekend, judges David Walliams, Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden and Simon Cowell and their respective buzzers return – and the quartet are thrilled to be back. “It feels really good!” cheers Simon. “Not making the show last year was a difficult decision, but it was the right one. I think off the back of that, we realised how much we enjoy making it. We did miss each other.” “SIMON WAS CONVINCED WE HAD OUR FIRST GHOST AUDITION!” ALESHA “I only realised when we started filming that we’ve been together for 10 years now!” exclaims David. “We do know each other very well, so it was easy for us all to be one dysfunctional family once…

This new six-part comedy drama sees film producer Cameron O’Neill (Steve Coogan) in the midst of a big edit in the wake of the #MeToo movement. Cue indie filmmaker Bobby Sohrabi (Sarah Solemani), who’s been promised funding for her feminist Biblical biopic – if she can detoxify Cameron’s sexist thriller first. And their relationship develops, as Sarah reveals… “They do get much closer, which surprises Bobby,” she shares. “There’s a big finale where we’re in her head, and she’s conflicted because she is really drawn to him.” There’s a stellar cast, too, with Sienna Miller as the star of the movie, Lolly Adefope as Cameron’s assistant, Aisling Bea as an intimacy coordinator, and American star Wanda Sykes as studio exec Jean Shrill – plus cameos from Paul Rudd and John…

CINEMA THE LOST CITY Loretta Sage has made a career of writing about exotic places in novels featuring handsome cover model Alan, who has dedicated his life to embodying the hero character, Dash. But while promoting her new book, Loretta is kidnapped by an eccentric billionaire who wants the ancient treasure from her latest story. But can she find it? With Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum and Daniel Radcliffe. BOXSET GOOD KARMA HOSPITAL SERIES 1-4 Ruby Walker first went to Southern India for work and a distraction from a major heartbreak. Seasons later, and the tireless team at this trusty and thriving tropical hospital are as busy as ever. Then Frankie and Bobby arrive, along with two new docs who want to get a taste of community care. BOOK NOBODY BUT…

Phil’s little sister Sam Mitchell breezes back into Walford this week – and immediately starts wreaking havoc! It’s been six years since Sam was last on the Square for her mum Peggy’s funeral, though she’s clearly been in close contact with brother Phil during her time away in Portugal. But while Sharon, Kat, Ben and Billy are keen to know why Sam has made a sudden reappearance, she’s tight-lipped about the reason for her surprise visit… “I don’t want to give too much away, as there’s a lot to look forward to,” teases returning star Kim Medcalf, who last played Sam back in 2005. “But Sam is back on the Square for a reason. Let’s just say she’s got work to do, and being Sam Mitchell, there’s obviously going to…

Grieving Kelly faces a huge temptation this week, after she’s gifted a small fortune courtesy of her late dad, Rick – but what will she do with his dirty money? The tormented teenager barely had time to process the discovery of her missing dad’s corpse when her terminally ill mum Laura confessed to his murder, before she passed away from stomach cancer. And as Kelly prepares herself for Laura’s funeral, the grieving girl is about to receive yet another bombshell… “Ed and Paul are helping to clear out Rick’s old house when they find a bag hidden beneath the floorboards containing wads of cash!” reveals our Corrie insider. “They give it to Gary, who is utterly gobsmacked. There’s £17,000 stuffed in the bag, and it’s probably safe to assume it…

Will he do Neil’s dirty work? Harvey faces his own crisis this week, after Neil issues him with more threats. Harvey’s on the way to his and Jean’s engagement party when Neil approaches him with a burner phone, and orders him to hand it to Aaron when he next visits him. As Mitch drives his pal to the prison later in the week, it’s clear that Harvey is nervous while he frets about whether to carry out Neil’s request. He knows that handing over the device could land his son in even more trouble with the law – but he also knows that Neil and his gang mean business, and he fears what the ramifications will be if he doesn’t comply with their wishes. So, as Harvey walks into the…

Bernie urges Dotty to be honest with Vinny about her feelings this week – however, can Dotty bring herself to tell her boyfriend that she doesn’t really love him? With Bernie still leading her co-workers on a strike, Vinny and Dotty are at the end of their tether – and things only get worse once Suki finds out. But when Bernie picks up on the fact that Dotty’s not as into Vinny as he’s into her, can she persuade her mate that honesty is the best policy? “Right from the start, it’s been obvious that Vinny is far more invested in this relationship than Dotty is,” points out our Walford source. “From Dotty’s point of view, she’s really tried her best, and she loves feeling like a proper part of…

Sally’s latest effort to reignite her and Tim’s old spark falls flat this week – so she’s forced to take drastic action! Returning from visiting sister Gina, Sally is hoping for a romantic reunion with her hubby, so smarts to see Elaine still hasn’t moved out – despite Tim having promised to give his ma her marching orders! Her mother-in-law’s unwelcome presence continues to cramp Sal’s style and derail her attempts to get amorous with Tim again following his heart operation. In fact, the lack of sexy time frustrates Sally so much she tells Elaine outright to go back to her own place now that Tim’s on the road to recovery! With her guest finally gone, Sally slips into seductress mode – though Tim remains anxious about performing post-procedure, and…

Teddy prepares to quit his job as a paramedic this week, but ends up putting his life at risk to rescue a patient instead! After recovering from heart surgery, Teddy goes to the hospital ready to resign. He’s prepared to hang up his jacket and go to live with his mum – so hands in his notice, leaving Jan disheartened. However, when Teddy sees an old patient, Al, in the ED after being attacked, he insists on helping… Later, Al leaves the ED early and heads back to his shack – but doesn’t know he has a head injury. So, Teddy goes after him, and risks his own safety as the shack collapses on Al! Thankfully, though, Jan rushes to help, and Teddy emerges from the rubble. As Al recovers…

Nancy clashes with troubled Linda this week, as her mum’s boozing continues to spiral out of control. In need of a night out after the Carter clan’s recent woes, Linda begs Nancy to babysit Annie so she can go to Jean and Harvey’s engagement party. Not wanting to put her mother in the path of temptation, Nancy refuses – but Linda defies her daughter to sneak off to the bash, and gets completely plastered! When Nancy finds her mum, she’s fuming. Can she convince Linda to ditch the drink?…

As the fallout from Nicola and Carlos’ wedding continues, there’s at least one shock from the big day that hasn’t ended in heartbreak – although it is touch-and-go for a bit. Marlon is giving newly returned Tricia the cold shoulder, unable to forgive her for her midnight flit to London months before. But Tricia knows exactly how to win Marlon over – delivering a big sugary dollop of pure sentiment straight to his soft centre. Tricia gives Marlon a batch of letters she wrote but never posted, each as heartfelt as the next. Soon, Marlon’s craggy face floods with tears and the pair reunite. Later, he goes on to accept the job as the Woolpack chef, and all is right in the world. Well, unless your name is Bernice. Having…

“I had the honour of sharing a two-hander episode with June – something I’ll never forget. There was a scene where Sonia goes crazy, and she throws a Bible at Dot. It wasn’t meant to go as it did – I sort of lost the plot a bit. Afterwards, she always talked about that scene ‘where the magic just happened’. June taught me everything I know. We laughed, we drank red wine, and she told me stories that I will keep close to my heart forever – and she knew all of mine.” NATALIE CASSIDY Sonia Fowler “In my humble opinion, June WAS EastEnders. Her voice, her mannerisms, her character, her look were all carefully crafted choices by one of the country’s most beloved and gifted actors. Her determination to…

“There’s actually a ‘Daisy’ playlist on my phone, I like to do that for all the different characters I play,” says Coronation Street star Charlotte Jordan, as we catch up with her for a natter about Daisy’s love rivalry with Nicky. “On something like Corrie, where you get big chunks of time off, it helps to listen to certain songs to get back into character. I play it on my way into work in the mornings, or when I’m doing my make-up.” We assume Charlotte is listening to anthems such as Nivea’s Don’t Mess With My Man, and Brandy & Monica’s The Boy Is Mine as she gears up for her current scenes, which have involved a lot of jealousy over Daniel’s friendship with old flame Nicky. Although Nicky has…

“IT OPENS UP THE POSSIBILITY OF FIXING YOUR MISTAKES” THOMASIN” This new four-part adaptation of Kate Atkinson’s 2013 novel, Life After Life, is centred around the upper-middle-class Todd family. Thomasin McKenzie stars as Ursula, born to Sylvie (Sian Clifford) and Hugh (James McArdle) in 1910, who dies at birth. Then, on that same night, Ursula is reborn and survives. We follow her as she dies time and again in different circumstances, navigating each of her new lives across a timeframe covering both world wars. Here, Thomasin and Sian fill us in… Hi, both! How would you describe Life After Life? Thomasin It’s centred on reincarnation. Ursula goes through life multiple times, and we see how each one changes depending on specific events. Sian It’s difficult to articulate in a…

Eight young Brits will get the chance to transform their lives through boxing under the mentorship of Idris Elba, in this documentary series. The aspiring boxers will train twice a day, six days a week, under the watchful eye of Idris and coach mentors Greg White and Rachel Bower. They’ll work towards competing in an official amateur fight, but the aim is to help them achieve a better future by learning discipline, ambition, and mental resilience in the ring… “When I was young, I joined a boxing club, and my trainer Joe took me under his wing, which was a real turning point in my life,” shares Idris. “Boxing requires you to switch off all the noise and focus on the moment. Looking back, I’m reminded how powerful boxing can…

Ben doesn’t have much time to touch base with his Aunt Sam this week, as he’s too busy trying to cover his tracks after his recent outburst. The mechanic let his temper get the better of him after he was subjected to homophobic abuse by a man called Steve – and lashed out, beating his tormentor to a pulp. But the guilt of what he’s done is weighing heavily on Ben, prompting him to pay a visit to his victim in hospital to check how he’s doing… Lying to Steve’s mum that he’s an old pal, Ben looks on in horror at the devastation he’s caused. He’s totally disgusted with himself, and terrified that he’ll be implicated in the attack if Steve wakes up. So he later seeks out Sharon,…

There’s an almighty row between Rhona and Mary this week, when the worried mum suggests that her daughter should consider separating from Marlon. Mary is desperately worried about the impact of Marlon’s condition on Rhona and the kids, and so voices her fears. For Rhona – who is already on the edge – it’s too much, and she blows up, ordering her mother to leave the family home for good. “Mary is worried that if Rhona becomes Marlon’s full-time carer, it will irrevocably alter her life,” shares Louise Jameson, who plays the Dales newbie. “She urges Rhona to take serious stock of her options, and that’s when she has a full-on tantrum. Rhona lashes out because of her own fears, when really I think she knows Mary is talking a…

Warren formulates a plan to avenge beaten-up Joel this week – but matters take a horrifying turn! Finding Joel looking worse for wear after being assaulted, Warren swears to help him get payback. So, Warren recruits Felix to help, and the pair rough up Joel’s attackers – all while clad in vicar outfits! We chat with Jamie Lomas (Warren), who tells us there’s nothing his alter ego wouldn’t do for his son… Hi, Jamie! Can you tell us how Warren comes to help Joel get payback? Grace overhears some guys in the Loft talking about how they recently beat someone up, and Warren quickly realises they’re talking about Joel – conveniently, these guys leave a flyer lying around. Warren decides to contact them and lures them to the garage… What…

David and Freya’s shocking crime finally catches up with them this week, when the police charge them with Gareth’s murder! The doctor and nurse left Gareth to die after he attacked Aaron and kidnapped Freya, though they both agreed never to tell anyone what really happened. However, after a mystery blackmailer tries to sting them for a huge sum of money, Freya and David have to confess. Neighbours star Phoebe Roberts, who plays Freya, tells us more… What can you tell us about the blackmailer? They’re leaving threatening notes, and they want $50,000! Freya and David have to quickly rustle up this cash. Freya’s dealt with stuff like this before, so she’s trying to keep calm – but David is panicking. David definitely thinks Dean is behind the blackmail…” David…

Imran plans to undermine Abi this week, in order to gain custody of baby Alfie – but which of them will come out on top? Battling for his son, Imran meets up with his dodgy contact Ben and instructs him to find out everything he can about Abi. And while Toyah isn’t impressed with Imran’s dirty tricks, she soon finds out something that changes her mind… “Toyah wonders if siding with Imran is right” “Toyah overhears Abi and her lawyer Elliot discussing their own ways to get Alfie back – by scuppering Imran’s chances!” exclaims our Weatherfield sneak. “Now that Abi is planning to play just as dirty too, it means Toyah needs to pick a side. But will she want to stick by her cheating ex – or by…

Wendy’s wicked plan to steal Bobby from the McQueens steps up a gear this week – although when Mercedes fights back, the youngster decides he doesn’t want to live with his mum any more! Jennifer Armour, who plays wicked aunt Wendy, reveals that Silas’ dastardly daughter is only just getting started… Hi Jenni! Does Wendy believe Mercedes can be a good parent? No! Every time she feels any sympathy, Mercedes proves her wrong by showing what Wendy believes to be her true colours. It was all tea parties and scones at first, although now the rivalry between them over Bobby is bubbling up. Why does Mercedes lose her temper in front of Bobby again? Mercedes wants to demonstrate she’s devoted to her son, but with Wendy subtly manipulating her, she…

Mackenzie chooses her modelling career over law school this week, but her new job is also changing her attitude… Mackenzie basks in Montana’s praise after the success of the Fashion Week launch. But when Montana lines up the next photo shoot, it conflicts with Mackenzie’s lectures – so she goes anyway and asks her classmates to cover for her! While Hendrix can’t deny Mackenzie’s talent at the shoot, he’s concerned she’s becoming self-obsessed. Could he be right?…

RAMSAY STREET MIRACLE! The recent scenes in Neighbours where Roxy and Kyle were distraught over losing their potential future babies were heartbreaking. So the discovery that they were expecting was the best possible news. I know they’re just a television couple – but I’m so happy for them! Nisha, Brentwood GOLDEN OLDIE I was truly saddened to learn of the passing of the legendary June Brown. She was a talented, wonderful actress and quickly became a national treasure playing our beloved Dot Cotton for years. She lit up every scene with her classic Bible quotes, moving moments and superb comic timing. She will be sorely missed. Manisa, Middlesex June Brown was and always will be a soap opera icon! CAREER CHANGE? Theresa’s mocking impression of James in Hollyoaks was absolutely…

1985 Dot made her first appearance in episode 40 of EastEnders. The chain-smoking, devout Christian loved nothing more than a good gossip with her old pals Ethel and Lou, or with co-worker Pauline at the launderette. 1989 Though she claimed to not really drink, Dot could often be found ordering a sweet sherry in the Vic. Well, it was one of the best places to keep up with what all her neighbours were getting up to! 1990 Dot had a difficult relationship with her son Nick, who was a wrong’un through and through. He tried to bump her off many times, including after her big bingo win at the start of the 90s. His plan was to poison her and steal £10,000 – though thankfully, he didn’t go through with…

Soon-to-be-screened sci-fi romantic drama, The Time Traveler’s Wife – based on the 2003 novel by Audrey Niffenegger – follows Henry DeTamble, who suffers with a genetic disorder that causes him to travel in time at random, frequently leaving his artist wife Clare Abshire flying solo. The series, written by Doctor Who and Sherlock powerhouse Steven Moffat, stars Game Of Thrones’ Rose Leslie as Clare and Sanditon’s Theo James as Henry (with numerous talented youngsters as the characters’ earlier incarnations). The series is set to air on Sky Atlantic and NOW this May.…

This fab four-part drama tells the unbelievable truth of how John Darwin faked his own death to claim a fortune in life insurance. The tale is narrated by John’s wife, Anne, who convinced the world her husband had gone missing while canoeing off the coast of their Hartlepool hometown. Later, Anne and John relocated to Panama to start a new life, before their fraud was exposed. Here,  Eddie Marsan and Monica Dolan, who play John and Anne, tell us more… Hi, both! Do you remember the shocking story from the time, and did that help you get into your characters? Monica Yeah, I remembered about this man walking into a police station – that’s how most people first heard of it. And watching footage was useful to hear Anne’s voice.…