Inhaltsverzeichnis für 24 - 2022 in Inside Soap UK

“All soaps have their nearby fleshpots” One quirk of the soaps I’ve always enjoyed is how they work to paint a wider backdrop for their backstreet goings-on. A signpost at the centre of Emmerdale points to neighbouring villages of Connelton and Robblesfield. Do they have quite so many serial killers, I wonder? Five miles further is the market town of Hotten – where Nicola King comes a cropper this week – that’s long fascinated Dales writers keen to bring a more racy, cosmopolitan flavour to their stories; perhaps with a visit to curry house Hotten Spicy, or gay bar The Rusty Shilling. All the soaps have their nearby fleshpots. Summer Bay is a mere paddle from wicked Yabbie Creek. Coronation Street, for all its terrors, sounds positively sun-kissed compared with…

It has recently emerged that actor Andy Devine – who played Shadrach Dingle in Emmerdale – passed away back in January. The 79-year-old star is said to have died from pneumonia in hospital after a fall, prompting a stream of fans to pay their respects on social media. Shadrach – brother of Zak – was introduced to the Dales as Chas and Cain’s father in 2000, until it was revealed that Zak was actually Cain’s biological dad. Shadrach passed away 10 years later, but his legacy as one of the Dingles’ most disruptive relatives lives on.…

FAIR CITY Dearbhla is left in shock this week, as Cian states he and Jane have decided that she should be the one to move out! Will Dearbhla leave? Meanwhile, Jon gets off to a shaky start when he starts his new job at McCoy’s. And Sharon is concerned when Anto is still struggling to sleep. Will he be able to keep his gambling addiction in check, especially after giving Damien a winning tip? THE ARCHERS Soon-to-be parents Tom and Natasha are homemaking at April Cottage this week, but also face an important appointment… At the vet practice, Alistair’s pleased for colleague Denise, who’s up for an award – will Jakob hit the right note if called on for a reference? Finally, Jazzer worries he’ll lose his beloved pigs! See…

There’s a wedding in the Street this week, as Curly and Emma tie the knot. Just for a change, this ceremony has no big shocks, no deaths or punch-ups. Airing on Christmas Eve, it was a warm hug of festive spirit for the nation. However, one person who gets a bit too hot under the collar is Deirdre, after she catches the bride’s bouquet. As she throws a wistful look towards Dev, we get an early indication that next year’s Christmas plot is beginning to simmer. And love is very much in the air. Firstly, Martin rekindles his romance with newly returned Rebecca, just as Gail is all set to take him back. Then, before you know it, Kev and Natalie are having a quick snog. Sadly, as the glow…

SUNNY SUITS Recently the very fashionable Leyla wore a bright mustard blazer in Emmerdale, and I just love it! So, do you know where I can get one from? | Christie We believe Leyla has been wearing the ‘Linen Blazer with Patch Pockets’ from Zara. And if you really love the yellow look, you can also get the matching ‘Masculine Linen Trousers’, too! ON THE BEAT… In a recent episode of Silent Witness, I spotted the legendary Doug Potts from Emmerdale! But they also listed the actor as an EastEnders star – who did he play? And when? | Joyce, Brentwood The actor in question, Duncan Preston, appeared in Walford as DS Todd, long before the Dales. He arrived in Albert Square in 1987 following a brutal assault on poor…

Walking on to one of the biggest shows in the UK to play an evil character is the stuff of both dreams and nightmares. After all, the British public are very protective of their soap heroes. Having initially won over the nation as charismatic Lewis Butler, actor Aidan O’Callaghan had to contend with a massive gear change when EastEnders announced his alter ego would rape Ben Mitchell. We caught up with Aidan to find out how the experience has been and if he’s enjoying life in Walford… “This is my first big evil guy role, and it’s been an interesting process!” explains the star, who is on great form as we meet for the first time. “I’ve never been involved in such a controversial story before, and it’s been a…

Having worked on Coronation Street, Brookside and Emmerdale, Roberta has a special way of keeping her stories straight in her mind… “I keep diaries for my characters, written from their point of view,” she tells us. “When I played Jan Glover on Emmerdale, it was easy to lose track of who she was friends or enemies with – so I’d go to my diary!” And Roberta will be writing a new volume for Wendy Crozier during this stint. “I might be able to tell you, at some stage, how she really does feel about Ken!” she says.…

Prepare for heartbreaking scenes in Neighbours this week, as Hendrix’s transplant goes tragically wrong – leaving him with just hours left to live. In an emotional episode, Hendrix spends his final moments with his loved ones, before sadly passing away. And Benny Turland, who bows out of the show as Hendrix, tells us that it was one of the most challenging things he’s ever had to film… “While it was very full-on, it really tested my acting skills, and I loved the whole process,” he admits. “After Hendrix nearly loses the opportunity to have a lung transplant, the operation goes ahead – but unfortunately, his body rejects the lungs. It was a really intense scene with Mackenzie and the Kennedys having to say goodbye to him, and letting him know…

Detective Inspector Kevin Salisbury (Robert Glenister) “Salisbury is a police officer in London coming to the end of his career,” explains Robert. “He worked in Nottingham during the miners’ strike in 1984 and is forced to go back to provide information to the murder investigation team. There’s animosity between him and St Clair, but they have to work together and be as professional as possible – though that doesn’t always work out.” Cathy Rowley (Claire Rushbrook) “Cathy and her sister, Julie, married men who had opposing politics, and their relationship couldn’t survive that – though they live just houses away from each other,” shares Claire. “She’s living a quiet, modest life, not a particularly exciting or happy one. And the joy is, we get to see the beginning of a…

Hotel hotshot Alex Polizzi returns with her series helping struggling hospitality establishments stay afloat, and a back-to-basics tack is the order of the day… “With everything that’s happened in the past two years, people have focused more and more on getting the basics right – and if you don’t get the basics right, there’s no hope of survival,” reckons Alex. “And what do I mean by the basics? Cleanliness, a decent bed, a hot shower and a good breakfast. If you have those elements right at whatever level you are offering, then you are likely to have customers.” For the new series opener, Alex books in at The LG Thai Derm Spa and Guesthouse in Loughborough, run by husband-and-wife team Hasmeeta and Bharat. “They’re an absolutely charming couple,” declares Alex.…

Cinema JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION Four years after Isla Nublar was destroyed, dinosaurs now live – and hunt – alongside humans all over the world. This fragile balance will reshape the future and determine, once and for all, whether human beings are to remain the apex predators on a planet they now share with history’s most fearsome creatures. Starring Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Neill and Laura Dern. ACORN TV LOVE ME The Mathiesons seem to have it all – however, after Christine falls ill, Glen tries to be a good husband and carer, while children Clara and Aaron try to be supportive. When Christine suddenly dies, it sends their lives into a spiral. With ex-Neighbours star Bob Morley (Aidan Foster). BOOK LOCAL GONE MISSING by Fiona Barton Elise King…

While the crime rate has always been sky high in Emmerdale village, we’re pretty convinced that the nearby town of Hotten is becoming an even deadlier location. In just the past few weeks alone, we’ve had Billy attacked, Ethan left battered, and Nicola mugged in a car park. We understand that having DC Swirling and DC Finch on duty isn’t exactly like AC-12 being on the case, and something needs to be done. If it’s not rich racists handing out beatings, it’s girls dressed up for a night out in the clubs. Let’s not get started on the cocaine empire keeping Suzy and Leyla in white powder! It just goes to show that country towns aren’t quite as idyllic as the property programmes make out. A detached house in Hotten?…

EastEnders bosses are lining up a cracker of a Yule for the Carter family – with star Danny Dyer strongly hinting that his Walford exit will play out over the festive season! And Danny – who announced his decision to quit the Square earlier this year – has set the cat among the pigeons by suggesting that his character Mick could be bumped off… “There’s been a discussion about what we’re going to do, and I might be killed off, I might not,” teases the actor, who has been playing the Vic landlord for almost nine years. “I want to go out in a huge, epic way. I don’t want to be in the back of a cab, and I don’t want a heart attack because of high cholesterol. I…

How are you feeling as Neighbours approaches its last week of filming, Lucinda? Tomorrow we’re actually all going to be on location for Neighbours’ last-ever scene! It’s weird, and I don’t really know how to feel. I’m excited, as well as feeling a bit sad. The show is in great shape, and it’s good to finish on a high. Are you glad to be back in the show for the end? Everyone wants to be here for the end, so it feels like an incredible honour. And for Mel to be living back on Ramsay Street, too – she’s lived in three houses on that street now. That’s kind of freaky! Have you crossed paths with any of the returnees yet? I saw Anne Charleston [Madge] the other day, which…

Faith finally comes clean to her kids about her terminal cancer diagnosis this week, leaving the Dingles devastated as they digest the news. Up to now Faith’s been determined to keep Cain and Chas in the dark about her brave battle, but confidantes Moira and Wendy make her realise she’ll need their support and suggest she tell all at her birthday party. With Cain and his mum still at odds, they clash at the bash, and he spitefully says he wishes she’d drop dead – forcing Faith to spill her tragic secret! Sally Dexter, who plays Faith, explains how the truth is revealed… Hi, Sally! Why does Faith not want to tell Chas and Cain about her cancer? At first she didn’t want any support at all, she planned to…

Sienna extends an olive branch to Liberty this week – but is her sister ready to forgive her? The siblings fell out after the Undertaker demanded that Sienna launder money through Liberty’s soap stall, forcing Sienna to sack her own sister! Sienna was simply trying to protect Liberty from the criminal activities she’s caught up in, but Liberty believes her sister fired her out of spite! As Sienna sets about making amends, could it already be too late?…

Rhona’s estranged mum Mary couldn’t have arrived in Emmerdale at a better time. Though she and Rhona hadn’t been close for years, it was obvious that Mary truly wanted to make amends – and she’s been an absolute godsend to her daughter in the aftermath of Marlon’s stroke. Yet while Mary has done all she can to build bridges with Rhona, we still have the sense that she’s hiding an ulterior motive for her visit to the village. And this week we finally find out what that is – as Mary reveals to her daughter that she’s a lesbian… “I knew about this storyline as soon as I accepted the role, and before filming even started,” grins Emmerdale star Louise Jameson, who plays Mary. “I wanted Mary to be feisty,…

Working with Survivors Manchester on Ben’s story has inspired Aidan to lace up his running shoes for a charity fundraiser. He was among the runners competing in the Great Run Manchester on 22 May and proudly sported the organisation’s T-shirt. “I wanted to do the 10k run to raise funds and also signpost to organisations like Survivors Manchester,” explains Aidan. “If I can encourage people to speak up or reach out to those organisations, that’s great. If just a couple of people go to organisations like Survivors Manchester as a result of this storyline, then it’s been a great success.”…

“This storyline gave me the chance to learn some new tricks – I never actually knew how to shuffle cards properly before!” reveals Home and Away star Lukas Radovich, aka Ryder, talking about his character’s involvement in Salt’s illegal poker games. “Now I bring out my skills whenever me and my pals are playing cards, and everyone rolls their eyes!” Ryder has enthusiastically thrown himself into helping out his boss Mackenzie with her dodgy moneymaking scheme. But what started as a side-hustle turns into something serious for Ryder this week, when he’s offered a job on a cruise ship working as a mixologist and croupier! “Ryder has always been interested in travel, and wanting to escape the Bay,” explains Lukas. “But now he’s come of an age where he wants…

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As it all kicks off for England and the Soccer Aid World XI at this weekend’s event – a celeb fest of footy at the London Stadium, all in aid of children’s charity Unicef – the likes of Sir Mo Farah, Damian Lewis and Mark Wright for England, will take on stars including Martin Compston, Mo Gilligan and Usain Bolt on the Soccer Aid team. There’ll be a half-time show from Robbie Williams (who launched the event back in 2006) – with Dermot O’Leary on presenting duties, while Alex Scott reports from the pitch. First, though, they’re here to tell us more… Hi, both! What are you looking forward to at Soccer Aid this year? Alex Working on this show is such a joy – I’m buzzing and feel it’ll…

EASTENDERS Chelsea’s nightmare THE MUM IS WORRIED SICK FOR HER BABY SON JORDAN… The journey to parenthood hasn’t been an easy one for Chelsea. First her little boy Jordan arrived prematurely and had to fight for his life, then she found out that his dad Gray was a serial killer who’d bumped off half the Square! With her mum Denise’s help, Chelsea has embraced motherhood, and now adores Jordan more than anything. But next week, Chelsea will need her mother more than ever as tragedy strikes – leaving her terrified… EMMERDALE Leyla’s new low Over recent weeks, we’ve seen Leyla resort to all kinds of desperate tactics to get her hands on drugs. Next week, however, she does something truly shocking… CORRIE Rubbish time! Maria thought that joining the council…

Jaws hit the floor following Toyah and Imran’s car crash in Corrie – after the accident resulted in the latter losing his life! Star Charlie De Melo, who bids farewell as Imran, explains the decision behind his brutal exit… “Initially, my reaction was, ‘Wait – can you rewind?’” admits the actor, speaking of the moment Street boss Iain MacLeod broke the news. “In terms of the story itself, there was no other option for Imran. It’s the end of something for him, but the start of something for Toyah, Abi and Kevin.” Charlie also confesses that he pictured his last scene as something entirely different – with Imran learning that Gary killed his sister, Rana! “I used to daydream about Imran finding out and inviting Gary to the roof of…

There’s another shock proposal in soapland this week, when Brian asks Cathy to be his wife. Brian gets the idea after Evelyn warns him that he’s taking the wrong track in convincing his other half to move to Cornwall. Ever since their holiday in the southwest, Brian has been wittering on about selling up and starting a life there. But although Cathy enjoyed the trip, she has no desire to move to Cornwall – and has told Brian to put a sock in it! However, when Evelyn remarks that Brian should try throwing some romance into the equation, he grabs her advice with both hands. What will Cathy say? “Let’s just say that Brian probably needs to brush up on his romantic gestures,” shares our Weatherfield sneak. “Cathy wasn’t expecting…

Kheerat and Stacey look set to finally get together this week – just as Kheerat’s family conspires to find him a wife! After giving Kheerat the cold shoulder following her sepsis scare, Stacey plucks up the courage to ask him out on a proper date, with encouragement from Eve. Kheerat happily accepts, yet their conversation is cut short when he’s forced to take a work call… “Will these two ever get it together?” despairs our Square spy. “Anyone can see they’re a perfect match, but they keep making silly excuses not to commit. Living on Albert Square, they should know by now that you have to take any chance of happiness that comes your way, before it’s cruelly ripped from your hands…” Indeed, it seems these two may well have…

The impact of Faith’s traumatic bombshell triggers a torrent of emotional torment for Cain and Chas as they attempt to get to grips with the shock. Sally hopes there’s still time for the family to put the past behind them and help Faith face her uncertain future. “It would be absolutely dreadful if Faith didn’t make amends with Cain and Chas before it’s too late,” sighs the actress. “We would be left on a minor chord, as though the end of the song wouldn’t be finished properly… That would be terrible and I couldn’t bear it. In fact, I’d refuse to leave until it was resolved!”…

It’s a tough time for Summer this week, as her best friends turn on her for treating Aadi poorly. Asha and Amy can’t believe that Summer initially let him take the rap for cheating, and they don’t hold back when they confront her. Their harsh words sting Summer, who already feels isolated and alone. So, when Aaron promises to stand by her as a friend and help her through this miserable chapter, Summer feels less rejected. But will Aaron influence Summer’s plans?…

KILLER OR VICTIM? Poor Imran lost his life after the horrifying crash in Coronation Street. Luckily, Toyah survived – but key questions remain… How did it happen? And what will happen to Alfie? One minute Imran was fine – he even managed to save Toyah – and the next, he’s dead! I want to know what will become of Toyah because it seems her dreams of having a family have just vanished in front of her eyes… | Michael, Bicester After five years on the show of being the hero solicitor, Imran has died under a cloud, and I’m really sad. His character completely changed and he played dirty to get his son back. He died not being the version of Imran that we know and love. | Emmie, Alton…

Being in a show like Emmerdale brings with it a certain level of attention – which is sure to only intensify once Mary’s big storyline hits our screens. Luckily for Louise, she’s used to being in the limelight. Her career has spanned more than 40 years and has brought with it some iconic roles – including Blanche in Tenko, and Leela in Doctor Who. And Louise tells us she has fond memories of working on both those shows. “Blanche in Tenko was a tart with a heart of gold – very brave and outrageous,” she recalls. “But she had no censorship between her brain and her mouth, and those characters are lovely to play. They’re just what you see is what you get, which is always a joy. “I still…

There are few names in soap that make married women clutch their pearls more tightly than Wendy Crozier. The scandal caused by Wendy and Ken’s affair remains one of Weatherfield’s most unforgettable, and she even came back 10 years ago to do more damage to the Barlow marriage! However, we’re about to meet Wendy in a different context as she becomes part of Abi’s life professionally. We caught up with Corrie’s Roberta Kerr to discover what Wendy ‘flamin’ Crozier is up to this time, and what it was like to be at the centre of the Barlow marriage drama… “I recall being a caricature in the Daily Mail in cartoon form – we got a copy of that!” she laughs. “It was then when I realised, ‘Gosh, this affair story…

CASUALTY Paige Allcott............ Shalisha James-Davis Sah Brockner....................... Arin Smethurst Faith Cadogan....................... Kirsty Mitchell Iain Dean....................... Michael Stevenson Charlie Fairhead............... Derek Thompson Teddy Gowan............................ Milo Clarke Ethan Hardy..................... George Rainsford David Hide................................. Jason Durr Jan Jenning................................ Di Botcher Dylan Keogh............................ William Beck Marty Kirkby................. Shaheen Jafargholi Rash Masum............................ Neet Mohan Jacob Masters........................ Charles Venn Robyn Miller................ Amanda Henderson Stevie Nash.......................... Elinor Lawless CORONATION STREET Aadi Alahan.......................... Adam Hussain Asha Alahan......................... Tanisha Gorey Dev Alahan........................ Jimmi Harkishin Aggie Bailey.......................... Lorna Laidlaw Ed Bailey................ Trevor Michael Georges James Bailey...................... Nathan Graham Michael Bailey........................ Ryan Russell Ronnie Bailey......................... Vinta Morgan Adam Barlow.................. Samuel Robertson Carla Barlow.............................. Alison King Ken Barlow......................... William Roache Peter Barlow....................... Chris Gascoyne Sarah Barlow............................ Tina O’Brien Simon Barlow............................... Alex Bain Leanne Battersby.................... Jane Danson Toyah Battersby.................... Georgia Taylor Sam Blakeman.......................…

BULLSEYE! Can you just imagine the phone call that EastEnders chiefs would have made to Clarence House? “’ere! Would Prince Charlie fancy jumping in the old ’addock for a trot round Albert Square with Danny Dyer?” You couldn’t make it up, but we’re thrilled someone did – as it was a total hoot, for the live theatre element alone! We sincerely hope that Her Maj tuned in for the LOLs.…