Indholdsfortegnelse for 27 - 2017 i Inside Soap UK

“Corrie is famous for feisty females!” When you think of Corrie, you think of strong women. Well, I know I do. From Elsie Tanner and Ena Sharples, the Street has produced a steady stream of feisty females over the years, and become famous for them in the process. So when we were thinking about what to do with Coronation Street to celebrate our 25th birthday, we decided to line up a few of our favourites from the current cast. Some have been with us for the whole Inside Soap journey, while others are new Weatherfield legends in the making. I loved my day hanging out with this lot, and I hope you enjoy the pics and interviews in our special section. Elsewhere this week, the ladies of all the soaps…

If Laurel discovers Emma’s killer secret, it could be the beginning of the end for the nutty nurse. And as rumours persist that Emma will be bumped off later this year, a report claims that she will meet her maker in a live episode! However, after reaching out to our friends in the Dales for clarification, Inside Soap can confirm that some of the gossip is untrue… “There are no plans for a live episode,” a spokesperson for the show tells us. “The cast and crew can rest easy that they won’t have that extra pressure.” Still, the speculation on how Emma will depart is still very much rampant, and a dead exciting prospect!…

WHO SHOT PHIL? It was Walford’s answer to Dallas’ big JR Ewing plot, as 22 million viewers tuned in to see who’d put a bullet in rotten Phil. It was Lisa Shaw who’d pulled the trigger! RIP, ETHEL! The nation collectively reached for their hankies when the Square’s beloved Ethel passed away – helped to die by her dear old friend Dot. Sob! OWEN AND OUT! While Spandau Ballet star Martin Kemp was brought in by a different producer, John steered his hugely successful plots to a blazing climax as Steve Owen’s car exploded. LITTLE MO VS TREVOR It made for uncomfortable viewing – and we’ll never feel the same way about gravy on Christmas Day again – but Little Mo Morgan’s domestic abuse at the hands of hubby Trevor…

The war between the Mitchell family and Keegan hots up again this week, as youngsters Dennis and Will plot revenge against him. They’ve seen how Keegan terrorised Louise by making up lies about sleeping with her, and still not revealing the truth even after she reported him for rape. Dennis has developed a talent for getting into trouble, and he’s the sort of boy who can lead an impressionable lad like Will astray. So when Dennis concocts a plan to get back at Keegan, Will is dragged into it. The problem the boys have is that when they try to take action, the prank misfires – and instead of getting Keegan, Bernadette is the victim! Even gobby Dennis is scared as he realises that Keegan now has ammunition to come…

“I want to see Carmel double-cross Max , as it’s depressing to see her so easily hoodwinked. It would be amazing if Carmel played dumb, only to reveal she knew Max’s game all along – and thwarted it!” …suggests reader Angela “We need to find out more about Rana the party girl. We’ve heard all the tales of her crazy behaviour before marrying Zeedan – so would he be able to cope if Rana rediscovered her dark side? She should definitely have a storyline soon!” …pleads reader Anil “Someone needs to bump off Mac in Hollyoaks ! He’s so vile, and there are loads of people who hate him enough to want him dead. It would make a much better ‘whodunnit?’ than the boring ‘Who killed Amy…

“If I want my Linda to have a proper russell, I’ll have to do it myself.” We thought this might have been something filthy. But it turns out that ‘russell’ = Russell Harty = party. “I’m going to rinse him for every penny he’s got. And I tell you this… I’m going to enjoy every piggin’ minute of it.” She’s a scary one when she’s riled, that Eva. “Don’t ask me where to find a new bloke. I usually just lift up a rock.” Well, it’s cheaper than a singles night and less fuss than Tinder. “Chesney! You’re like a little ginger Vin Diesel!” The best thing about Gemma is her very active imagination. “Martin! You said Robbie Jackson was ‘All right once you get to know him’! You’d claim…

FAIR CITY Caoimhe and Damien realise they have very different plans for the future this week – and opt to go their separate ways. Meanwhile, Ben blasts Dermot for ruining his life – but is a reconciliation possible? Likewise, might Debbie mend fences with Rose? RIVER CITY Having failed to persuade Amber to relocate to Spain with Charlotte, it’s time for Lydia to leave – though her plans stall as she spots Amber’s dodgy dealings! Elsewhere, Kim has a pregnancy scare, but Bob doesn’t want to know. Also, Cassie and Angus drift even further apart following his infidelity. THE ARCHERS Lilian is spoiled on her birthday this week – but fears the secret of her true age will be revealed! Meanwhile, Brian asks Ruth if she’d be willing to represent…

“I really miss working with Jared Garfield [who played Nathan Nightingale]. I haven’t seen him since he left – it was weird as one day he was just gone! We’re overdue a catch-up.” “I was starstruck by Lysette when she first arrived. I couldn’t figure out where I knew her from – then I realised she’d been in Jonathan Creek! She looks different in real life.” “ David Kennedy [Dirk] is really cool, because he doesn’t care what other people think of him. He’s just so comfortable in himself, and I think that’s an incredibly cool thing.” “I’ve learnt a lot from Jess Fox , who plays Nancy. I didn’t realise that she had acted when she was a child before joining Hollyoaks, which I did too, so we have…

“Can you believe that Inside Soap is 25 years old?!” exclaims star Beverley Callard, aka Corrie’s Liz McDonald, as she joins us for a brew. “I can remember when it first began. Everyone at Coronation Street was saying, ‘A magazine, just about soaps? Who’s going to buy that?’. Honestly, that’s what we said – and look at you now. I hope that you carry on for another 25!” As much as the Inside Soap team would love to take all the credit for our success, we have been helped a bit by the stunning cover stars we’ve featured over the years – none more so than the strong and sassy women of Weatherfield. So, we’ve gathered five of…

“WE ARE DEALING WITH SO MANY DIFFERENT ISSUES AND CRISES ” Starting a crime drama with a police officer chasing a suspect isn’t unusual, but we can’t think of many where the chase ends with the suspect punching a detective in the gut, and the cop being rushed to hospital because she’s pregnant. But then there’s a lot that’s quite different about four-part drama In The Dark, particularly the way we get drawn into the case. While she’s preoccupied trying to make sense of her own (mixed) feelings about her impending motherhood, detective Helen Weeks catches sight of her former best friend Linda on the news. It turns out Linda’s husband has been arrested for the abduction of two young girls, so…

BULLSEYE! We’ve taken an immediate shine to Corrie newcomer Nicola Rubenstein , who wicked Phelan thinks might be his daughter. Thanks to a wonderfully cool performance from actress Nicola Thorp , we totally believe in her character’s horror at having her life turned upside down. And it’s already clear that she can be just as bloodlessly cunning as her (possible) father Pat! Clearly, there’s something not right about Pierce’s stalker apologist mum, Martha . But which of them is to blame for the other’s madness? You have to admire the cold-hearted opportunism of Dave the Cat , who, after Dot’s fall, got straight in there and scoffed Patrick’s cake, with not a thought for the woman who took him in off the street. In hospital, Dot…

EastEnders has done a great job of cooking up a dark love square between Lauren, Steven, Josh and Abi – but we want more! We’re genuinely worried for Lauren as both Steven and Abi plot against her, and it’s clear that Josh has a ruthless side, too. However, there’s one person missing in this picture – Lauren’s first love and Steven’s half-brother, Peter. Peter is currently in New Zealand, where he remains estranged from dad Ian and in sporadic contact with Lauren. There’s no doubt that bringing Peter home would mix things up and drive Steven to the brink – and how would Josh feel about Lauren’s ex being back on the scene? Would Lauren stop Steven playing dad to Louie with Peter home? Would Abi hatch another dastardly plan?…

Everyone is talking about EastEnders following the news that executive producer Sean O’Connor has departed the show. A tabloid newspaper has claimed that Sean (pictured right) was axed from the soap, after low ratings and mixed reviews to its recent approach to storytelling. But the BBC insists that Sean stepped down to concentrate on other projects, as former Square supremo John Yorke temporarily seizes the reins as creative director… “I would like to thank Sean O’Connor for his excellent work on EastEnders,” says Oliver Kent, Head of Continuing Drama Series at BBC Studios Scripted. “John Yorke is a Walford legend, and I’m thrilled that he is joining us for a short period to oversee the show, and to help us build on Sean’s legacy while we…

Is good guy Robert set to turn killer in a desperate bid to protect his beloved girlfriend Michelle? These pictures show the Bistro boss in a possible fight to the death with his former pal, Rich, who stabbed Chesney and threatened to reveal Robert’s criminal past to Michelle. The terrifying events will prompt Robert to come clean to his other half – but their nightmare is clearly far from over, as the chef goes to extreme lengths to get Rich out of their lives… “Robert’s not afraid to get his hands dirty to protect the people he loves,” says our Corrie insider. “He and Rich will find themselves locked in a violent showdown, and it looks as if Robert will end up with blood on his hands.” Street bosses are…

NATALIE HORROCKS Kev shocked the nation thanks to his affair with Natalie as wife Sally cared for her mother. What began as a fling soon got serious, and Natalie asked Kevin to leave Sally for her. His betrayal stunned Sal, who delivered the mother of all slaps to nemesis Natalie. SALLY WEBSTER There was a scandal when the spark between exes Kevin and Sally led them to a night of passion. Unfortunately for Sally’s groom Danny Hargreaves, the betrayal took place the evening before they were due to wed! Kev revealed the truth during the ceremony, prompting Danny to jilt Sally. MOLLY DOBBS Tyrone’s wife Molly and Kevin fell for each other after becoming running buddies, and planned to go public until Kevin discovered Sally had breast cancer. On her…

PERI He’s already stalked her mum Leela – so will the DS turn his attentions to the teen next? After all, she does have a daughter herself… DIANE She’s blonde, bubbly and mother to little Ant and Dee Dee. Could Diane be in danger if she catches the crazy copper’s eye? GRACE Ms Black fits the bill of being blonde and having a baby – but we’re not sure even Armstrong would take on the village gangster! DARCY Darcy isn’t averse to the odd bit of stalking herself! But could the manipulative mum end up a victim if she falls foul of the dodgy DS?…

Sydney Craven (Alexandra) and Seraphina Beh (Madison) are very convincing when it comes to their alter egos’ wicked ways. So it’s no wonder they’ve sparked quite a response… “We get a lot of people, especially on Twitter, saying ‘We hate Alex and Mads!’” admits Sydney. “But we take that as kind of a compliment – we’re doing what we’re supposed to be doing. It’s quite daunting taking on this kind of role, and when you meet us, we’re not that scary in real life! As Alex and Mads, we didn’t want to be liked. These characters are vile, and that’s what we’ve shown.” Proving that Sydney and Seraphina are much nicer in real life is the above group shot from Sydney’s Instagram account, showing that the Walford teens – Zack…

Mishti and Aaron are officially on the road to success this week, after they become the new owners of a local gym! The pair recently bonded over their love of fitness, so once they found out that The Shed was for sale, they agreed it was the perfect business opportunity. But after Aaron has a wobble about becoming Mishti’s partner, their future looks uncertain… “Mishti secretly freaks out about that!” explains Scarlet Vas, who plays her. “She’s put up the money by this point, and has to figure out how she can get out of it.” Luckily for Mishti, Aaron has a change of heart – so when she reveals that The Shed is theirs, the pair crack open the bubbly and celebrate! And Scarlet is delighted with her character’s…

EVA’S QUEST FOR VENGEANCE Our hearts broke for Corrie’s Eva as she finally discovered Aidan was cheating on her. But now she’s cried her eyes out, we’re buzzing to see the wronged woman have some fun at her fiancé’s expense… Poor Eva! Catherine Tyldesley did a great job in these episodes, and I could really feel the character’s pain. Eva’s got to be one of the most fun and gorgeous women on the Street. Why does she have such bad luck with men? | Nadia, Essex As much as I felt for Eva, what a brilliant way for her to learn the truth. The texts on the TV reminded me of the fantastic Max and Stacey reveal in EastEnders, but the great thing about this is that Aidan still has…

ANGIE & OLLIE REYNOLDS “ Forgive me Harriet, for I have sinned… I bedded a teenage girl to force her copper mother to reconsider dumping me – and then got the mum killed by crashing the car I’d forced her to steal.” SADIE KING “ Forgive me Harriet, for I have sinned… I slept with the woman who hired me to wreck the life of the mother of my child – and then when she ditched me, I killed her dog.” AMY WYATT “ Forgive me Harriet, for I have sinned… I had sex with a 15-year-old in the back of a car, got her pregnant, demanded she had a termination – and when I found out she’d had my baby in a phone box, I told her to get…

It’s easy to forget Amy Barlow is just 13 years old, but when Elle joins Bev on our shoot wearing her real-life school uniform, we’re reminded that both the character and actress have had to grow up fast! And like Amy, 14-year-old Elle has a wise head on young shoulders… Amy is definitely Tracy’s daughter, isn’t she? Oh yeah, I think people can see how Amy has grown up to be like her mum. She can be quite nasty when she wants to be, but I love that she has a bit of spice to her. Do you watch Kate Ford, aka Tracy, and take tips from her? I think I’ve just picked it up as I’ve gone along. And it’s easy to play because Tracy and Amy are written…

I’ve been watching Reported Missing , but I can’t watch any more – it’s so sad, it made me cry . It’s all these cases of people who go missing and you don’t really hear about. The police are just brilliant – sometimes they find the people, sometimes they don’t, but the police work is incredible. It’s really interesting. I love anything where you have to guess what’s going to happen – Line Of Duty absolutely floored me, although I don’t know if I agree with the ending! I love things like The Jinx and Making A Murderer as well. When I was a kid, I was obsessed with Surprise Surprise . I somehow thought that one day I would find a long-lost sister…

PERFECT FIT Matt Edmondson will host a stylish new dating show for ITV2. In Dressed To Impress , three hopefuls try to woo a fashion-conscious singleton by sussing out their style and presenting them with a new outfit… ROYAL VISIT New Tricks star Denis Lawson will make a guest appearance in the second series of ITV’s Victoria . He’ll play the Duke of Atholl for a storyline where Victoria and Albert pay a visit to Blair Castle in Perthshire. RURAL AFFAIRS New BBC2 dating series Love In The Countryside , hosted by Sara Cox, will be matching up country folk with urbanites looking to make a fresh start. If you’d like to take part, log on to bbc.co.uk/love for details.…

It’s the anniversary of Kylie’s death this week – so the last thing David wants is to come face to face with her killer’s mother! Having made it clear that he never wants to see Shona again, David now thinks that Clayton’s mum is out of his life. So imagine his shock when he spots her moving back in across the road… “The Platts organise a family picnic to remember Kylie,” our Street insider tells us. “However, the afternoon turns to chaos after David the dog does a runner! As human David gives chase, he spots Billy helping Shona move into No 11 – and he’s absolutely furious!” After confronting Billy and insisting that he keep Shona well away from him, David returns home and announces that the party is…

MITCHELL SISTERS AXED! Ronnie and Roxy’s drowning was Sean’s most controversial decision, as he sought to put his stamp on the show. Many fans were devastated by the decision to kill off two of EastEnders’ most popular characters in such a harrowing fashion. MICHELLE’S MAKEOVER! It takes balls to recast one of Walford’s original characters, and it was a big risk hiring Jenna Russell to play Michelle Fowler – a role made famous by Susan Tully. Will Sharon’s best mate survive the Square’s big shake-up, we wonder? DENISE’S BABY BLUES! Denise and Phil raising their love child together had the potential to be soap gold, but instead we saw a heartbreaking adoption plot. Wah! BINGATE! EastEnders was trashed by critics for endless dialogue between characters about the Square’s rubbish problem.…

New delivery! Sophie Austin , who played Lindsey Roscoe in Hollyoaks, has bagged a part in the next series of Call The Midwife. Congrats, love! Kate’s cameo! Back in Chester, breakfast TV presenter Kate Garraway has joined the teen soap for a small guest role linked to a huge storyline in September. “You’re going to be gripped!” she promises. Holby matrimony! Recent pics seem to suggest that filming has begun on Zosia and Ollie’s wedding in Holby. Hurry, there’s still time to buy a hat!…

“This is a difficult week for both Aaron and Robert,” admits the actor. “Will everything come out in the wash, or is it the end of Robron? “As much as Robert and Aaron are good for each other, they’re also really bad. Rebecca having Robert’s baby is a constant reminder of his cheating – and if I was giving Aaron advice, I’d probably say it’s time to walk away. I’m sure the fans won’t want to hear that, but as a viewer, that’s what I’d say he needs to do!”…

The past comes back to haunt Jac and Fran this week, as they work together on a highly sensitive and complex case involving a person they knew during their childhood. It’s a deeply troubling time for the pair when they’re forced to revisit their painful past yet again. But Fran – who is still desperately trying to cover up her role in Jasmine’s recent death – finds it especially hard to cope, and soon begins to reveal her true colours. Are her colleagues set to discover the truth at last?…

STAR IN STRIPES I liked the blue, pink and yellow striped dress that Natalie Cassidy [Sonia] was wearing in your 25th birthday EastEnders photos. Could you tell me where it’s from, please? | Kelly, via email Natalie’s ‘Bright Stripe Deep Fold Debutante Dress’ is from ASOS. You can get the petite or the maternity version, too. LISA’S RAPE HORROR In a recent Emmerdale episode, Lisa told Rhona about her own rape at the hands of one of her factory colleagues. Who was the perpetrator? | Niall, Bradford It was delivery driver Derek Benrose, who raped her while they were working overtime. Lisa didn’t tell anybody until she saw him become closer to Lizzie Lakely, but sadly there was not enough evidence to prosecute. He went to court after raping a…

“Alfie and Tom decide to make some fake weed!” “Ellis Hollins [aka Tom] is hilarious – he has one of the best senses of humour of anyone I’ve ever met!” actor Richard Linnell tells us, as we chat to him on his day off from Hollyoaks. “We’ve been filming a lot of high jinks between Tom and Alfie recently, which I’ve heard people say is reminiscent of the stuff that Max and OB used to do back in the day. It’s been a lot of fun, and I think there’s more on the horizon for the two of us.” It’s lovely to hear that Alfie is finally getting to enjoy himself, as lads his age really should be. The past 12 months have been marred by tragedy for the teenager,…

I don’t know if I feel guilty about buying stuff, because I’m not really excessive. I recently spent £300 on juices, but I didn’t feel guilty about it because I know they’re going to be really good for me. I’m super-busy so it’s hard to find the time to juice. They’re like an investment in my future! 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 !…

“I bought the very first edition of Inside Soap!” Jennie is pushed for time when she arrives at our shoot – she has to head back to set as soon as possible to film a scene with Rita! But as a working mum, who also helps run her and her husband’s restaurant business, Jennie is a dab hand at whizzing about. Within the hour, she’s posed for the Inside Soap cameras, had a natter with us, and is grabbing her stuff, giving our team a goodbye hug before heading off. What a girl! Jennie, we can hardly believe that we’ve been writing about you in Inside Soap for 16 years – does it feel that long to you? Oh, my time on…

SCHMEICHEL By Laura-Jayne Tyler, News Editor I’ve interviewed some big stars while at Inside Soap, but none as huge as the Great Dane who played Chesney’s pet pooch, Schmeichel. Off I went to his real-life doggy digs in Cheshire, and spent a lovely day with him and his owners. Sadly, though, Schmeichel – real name Spike – was feeling a little under the weather . “He’s seven in Corrie now, and that is a critical age for Great Danes,” his owner told me. Two days later, Spike passed away – and while Corrie replaced him with another dog on screen, I’ll always be haunted by the idea that I may have killed Schmeichel with the stress of that final photo shoot! I can only take comfort in the saying ‘All…

WE WATCHED THE FIRST EPISODE with a fair amount of apprehension – would the games be too easy? Would the Dome look impressive enough? Would Mumsie make a cameo? – but it’s safe to say this revival has hit the ground running , with Richard Ayoade fitting in well as the host and deploying the deadpan humour he excels at. It seems the thrill of watching teams mostly failing at a series of challenges is just as strong in 2017 as it was in the early 90s. The true test will come when we get to see the episodes with regular punters rather than celebs, but the new format is very encouraging.…

CORONATION STREET Double trouble! VENGEFUL EVA FINDS HERSELF A POTENTIAL ACCOMPLICE… Eva is most definitely a woman scorned, but she’s also not the sharpest tool in the box! So it’s just as well that she isn’t the only person on the cobbles who wants to see Aidan suffer… Next week, Eva realises that Adam knows about Aidan and Maria’s affair – so could he prove useful in making her revenge plot a success? Or is the sly solicitor not to be trusted? YOUR NEXT ISSUE ON SALE TUESDAY 11 JULY EASTENDERS Business or pleasure? Max is up to his old tricks again next week, as he cosies up to unsuspecting Carmel. But is it lust that’s drawing him to the council planning officer – or greed? HOLLYOAKS Scott meets his…