Indholdsfortegnelse for 18 - 2018 i Inside Soap UK

“Soaps can become part of our lives…” We tune in to the soaps to see what drama befalls our favourite characters – but soaps are more than just snogs, slaps and secrets. They become part of our lives; a friend we look forward to catching up with; a cosy, familiar escape from our own personal worries. That’s why, when soaps pull the rug out from under us, they can be the most important and powerful dramas on TV. This week’s Corrie won’t be cosy viewing, as we see the events leading up to Aidan taking his own life, and the effects it has on his friends and family. The questions about why Aidan does what he does will reverberate through the Street, but more crucially, they’ll also reverberate through our…

Carla’s love life looks set to become more complicated than ever, when her ex-husband Nick Tilsley makes a return to Weatherfield later this year! Star Ben Price is reprising the role just one year on from his dramatic exit… “Nick walked out on Leanne after struggling to accept that she’d had a baby with Steve,” our Corrie source reminds us. “But it’s not just Leanne who bears the scars of losing him: Carla fled following their disastrous wedding day, on which Nick learned that she’d cheated with Robert. Expect plenty of fireworks all round!” Interestingly, reports suggest that Carla’s other ex Peter will soon learn the truth of Toyah’s baby lie and quit the Rovers – so could it pave the way for a reunion between Carla and Peter, just…

Karen Taylor probably thought she’d seen the last of her wealthy sister Kandice following their bust-up in the Square last year – but the women are set to lock horns again when Hannah Spearritt reprises the role for another guest stint. “We first met Kandice when Karen went to visit her sibling cap in hand to save her family from the bailiffs,” recalls our EastEnders insider. “Kandice was reluctant to bail out her sister, though she eventually gave in. But what is it that brings her back this time?” Hannah – who is best known for singing in Ben the has band forged S Club 7 and playing with a his renew Abby back Maitland -from- in dinosaur drama Primeval – will appear in a handful of episodes later this…

Cop this! The Dales’ Michelle Hardwick would love the soap to mirror a former Brookside plot, as Vanessa vows to bring bent policeman Bails to justice. “She’ll do anything that she can in order to stop him,” insists the actress. “Can you imagine an ‘under the patio’ type job?” Tough love! Amy Conachan, who plays Chester’s Courtney Campbell, has let slip that Janette Tough – aka Jimmy Krankie – almost played her gran in the show, before the role went to Jenny Lee. Funny girl! Corrie viewers can expect rib-tickling scenes to mark Rosie’s upcoming departure from the cobbles, as Helen Flanagan goes on maternity leave. “I’m going out in very much ‘Rosie style’,” she grins. “The storyline is hilarious!”…

“My nan’s a mardy old battleaxe that smokes like a chimney and drinks like a fish. It’s a miracle she’s made 80.” Can we meet Shona’s grandmother, please? Get her cast, Corrie! “I love my job, but if I ever fancied doing something different, I really fancy doing what Jude does. It would be so exciting, swimming with sharks every day – and I’d have a little wetsuit cut up at the thigh, a knife, a spear gun.” It’s a strong look. Has there ever been a Bond girl from Manchester? “What gets me is, how can Frank pull a beautiful girl like Megan, and I’m still sad and single?” “My guess is – well – you’re a tiny bit annoying.” Poor Rishi. It’s cruel, but so true. “It really…

Kyle ramps up his revenge plot against James this week – by starting a video diary documenting the ‘abuse’ he’s been suffering! Kyle is scheming with Sami to fake his own death and frame James for murder – so when Nancy catches her pal recording his heartfelt log of James’ supposed cruel actions, he has a lot of explaining to do. Later, Kyle plies James with wine and sleeping tablets, causing the lawyer to collapse! Is Kyle about to end up with blood on his hands?…

Milo has some big trouble to deal with this week, as Cindy is adamant that hunky Theo is exactly what she needs to brighten up her life. She won’t stop begging her lodger to contact his brother – so she can have Theo back in the village and in her bed! But Milo is terrified that his sibling could blow his secret, so instead spends the day trying to keep Cindy distracted. Will he be able to keep up the pretence? Or could Theo appear again to carry out his threat of revealing his brother’s lies?…

“Bob isn’t complex, he’s just such a selfish person – all he can see is sex!” “People were shouting at me when I was out at the Brighton Marathon recently!” Tony Audenshaw feels chastised as he joins us to discuss Bob’s bad behaviour –but he insists his cheating alter ego deserves the flak. “They were yelling, ‘Bob’s horrible, he should stop sleeping with Laurel and be nice to Brenda’ and they’re right – he is horrible!” declares the 53-year-old Dales veteran. “So it’s fair enough, isn’t it? It’s nice that people are feeling so angry with him, though, because it’s important that you play these kinds of stories properly – and Bob is doing some terrible things. “It’s actually been quite enjoyable and liberating to say some of the things…

Away from Weatherfield, Shayne is happily engaged to former Hollyoaks star Sophie Austin – who played Lindsey Roscoe – and together they are the proud parents of one-year-old Willow, who the actor says helped keep his spirits up while playing Aidan’s story. “You can do scenes like the ones I played and remain in that dark place,” shares Shayne. “I could have stayed feeling very down and, knowing how serious the storyline was, I could have added pressure on myself. However, I believed in what I was doing and hopefully it will be so helpful to people, and be something that my daughter will be proud of. For me, it was all about looking to the future with her at the forefront of my mind. She’s my happy place.”…

1 On 28 March 1957, Beverley Jane Moxon (pictured here with her grandad) became the first child born to baker Clive Moxon and his wife Mavis. The family lived in Morley, Yorkshire and suffered a tragedy when Beverley’s brother Clive died at birth in 1960. Mavis and Clive went on to have youngest child Stephanie, and Beverley remains close to her sister. 2 She’s famous for her Corrie alter ego, but Bev’s career started across the Pennines in Emmerdale. In 1983 she joined the cast as Angie Richards, who worked in the local chip shop and dated Jackie Merrick – the secret love child of Jack Sugden, making him Robert and Victoria’s half-sibling. 3 Although she’s made a huge success of acting, Bev is passionate about her career in fitness,…

DALE of a time! SALLY ALWAYS FINDS THE UPSIDE (DOWN)… Danny Miller (Aaron) can rely on his Emmerdale cast mates to support him, and they turned out for the annual Once Upon A Smile ball, organised by Danny and his friend Daniel Jillings since 2011. Turning heads on the night was Sally Dexter (Faith), who performed a daring handstand flanked by co-stars Ned Porteous (Joe) and Shaun Thomas (Gerry) – the lucky lady! Also dripping in glamour was the Dales’ Natalie J Robb (Moira) and her former screen daughter Sophie Powles, who both looked fab – and unlike alter ego Holly, Sophie is very much alive and well! SEA’S THE DAY Two soap stars took to the high seas with their Strictly Come Dancing sweethearts recently. Joining dancer boyfriend Gorka…

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SORRY IF IT FEELS AS THOUGH Inside TV is shilling for Netflix this week. We promise we’re not on a kickback – we just like to bring you the good stuff, wherever it’s to be found! And we’d hate to think that anyone was missing this high-camp revival of the classic 80s super-soap. The all-new Dynasty is going at full pelt now that Nicollette Sheridan has joined the cast to play Blake Carrington’s bitter, conniving bitch of an ex, Alexis. It’s a role made famous by the sainted Joan Collins, of course – but Nicollette has certainly made it all her own.…

IN THE RING ITV is bringing wrestling back to primetime TV with the new series WOS Wrestling, featuring some of the top names in the sport. Knockabout violence for all the family to enjoy! MORE TALES Netflix has announced a new chapter in the TV version of Armistead Maupin’s beloved Tales Of The City series – again starring Laura Linney as Mary Ann and Olympia Dukakis as the loveably eccentric Anna Madrigal. SENSE OF AN ENDING Fans of the globe-trotting sci-fi thiller Sense8 series were left bereft when Netflix announced its premature cancellation – but at least a finale has been filmed in order to wrap up the saga. The special last episode will premiere on Netflix on 8 June.…

CASUALTY Connie Beauchamp............ Amanda Mealing Gemma Dean........................ Rebecca Ryan Iain Dean....................... Michael Stevenson Lisa ‘Duffy’ Duffin................... Cathy Shipton Charlie Fairhead................. Derek Thompson Noel Garcia............................ Tony Marshall Elle Gardner............................. Jaye Griffiths Ethan Hardy...................... George Rainsford David Hide.................................. Jason Durr Dylan Keogh............................ William Beck Bea Kinsella............................. Michelle Fox Jacob Masters......................... Charles Venn Rash Masum............................. Neet Mohan Robyn Miller.................. Amanda Henderson Alicia Munroe.................. Chelsea Halfpenny Sam Nicholls........................... Charlotte Salt Louise Tyler............................. Azuka Oforka CORONATION STREET Dev Alahan....................... Jimmi Harkishin Angie Appleton................. Victoria Ekanoye Jude Appleton..................... Paddy Wallace Izzy Armstrong................ Cherylee Houston Adam Barlow...................... Sam Robertson Ken Barlow......................... William Roache Peter Barlow....................... Chris Gascoyne Simon Barlow.............................. Alex Bain Tracy Barlow............................... Kate Ford Leanne Battersby................... Jane Danson Toyah Battersby................... Georgia Taylor Emma Brooker............... Alexandra Mardell Chesney Brown......................... Sam Aston Mary Cole................................... Patti Clare Aidan Connor.........................…

GET CARTER We’ve known him for upbeat roles in Hollyoaks (Lee Hunter) and in Emmerdale as Bob’s son Jamie, but actor Alex Carter is heading into serious territory with a role in ITV’s crime thriller called Dark Heart. The gritty drama will be on our screens later this year. PAT’S BACK (SORT OF...) If you’re missing Pat Butcher on Albert Square (and who isn’t?), your window of opportunity has arrived! Actress Pam St Clement is currently starring in a series of ads for window company SafeGlaze UK, playing not one but two characters – it’s a win-window situation! SIMPLY THE CHEST! Ex-EastEnders actor Ben Hardy, aka Peter Beale from 2013 to 2015, reckons his alter ego was shirtless far too often on the soap. Referring to not baring his torso…

BULLSEYE! Michael Parr’s gutsy performance – coupled with remarkable work from the Dales make-up department – has really given us something to think about in the aftermath of the senseless acid attack on Ross. However, it frustrated us to have to watch perpetrator Simon walk free with a £100k payoff. It’s surely not the message Emmerdale wants to send? We still hope that justice will be done… Revealed! The secret of how Max manages to reel in the ladies on that very first meeting: he blows cigarette smoke in their faces. What could possibly be more alluring? And to think there was a time when Kate and Carla had no inkling whatsoever that they were sisters. They couldn’t be more alike! When it comes to fake…

Charity’s story came out of the blue for viewers, as her normally hard exterior cracked – allowing her to open up to Vanessa. And Emma has been moved by the reaction from the audience. “People have been so kind, and I’m overwhelmed by the feedback,” she tells us. “The plot has spoken to a lot of those who have been subject to some form of abuse throughout their life and had to keep quiet. So to even begin to imagine that this is somehow reaching out to members of the public, making them more courageous and able to talk about what they’ve gone through, something they haven’t until now… well, it’s just an amazing thing that we’ve done.”…

Now here’s a sight viewers have been crying out to see – David’s rapist Josh surrounded by cops! Our spies recently sighted star Ryan Clayton, who plays Josh, filming scenes on location that suggest his vile alter ego could finally feel the full force of the law following his assault on David. This week David will break his silence and confess the truth of the traumatic events to his ex-girlfriend Shona (see p16) – so could these scenes be the pay-off to him finding the courage to speak out?…

There has been big drama behind the scenes of both Coronation Street and Emmerdale , with the announcement that Corrie boss Kate Oates is leaving her role as producer. She leaves Weatherfield to produce ITV crime drama Bancroft, while Dales boss Iain MacLeod will take charge of the cobbles. As for the village, Jane Hudson is to be the show’s executive producer, supported by producers Kate Brooks and Laura Shaw. The changes will take effect from June.…

“ EastEnders’ Sharon deserves a bit of fun – so how about a fling with hunky Keanu? As Inside Soap recently pointed out, he does look a bit like a younger, fitter version of her hubby Phil – and I bet he could really rev her engine!” …suggests reader Kate from Norwich “I’d like Aaron from Emmerdale to do a soap swap and take up with David from Neighbours . Aaron would enjoy the sunshine – and David likes blokes called Aaron!” …dreams reader Esther from London “With poor Alfie in Hollyoaks convinced that a meteorite is heading for the village, wouldn’t it be fun if it turned out to be true?…

Roo gets the mother of all shocks this week, when she comes face to face with her mum Martha – more than 30 years after she was supposed to have died! “Roo recognises her mum straight away,” reveals Georgie Parker, who plays her. “She’s stunned when she sees her – she’s nervous and afraid. There’s so much at stake because Roo hasn’t had the chance to have a normal relationship with her mum.” Roo’s world has been turned upside down since her dad Alf revealed that Martha faked her own death. But how will her mother explain herself? “Martha confides in Roo that she has borderline personality disorder, which makes Roo very worried,” explains Georgie. “She doesn’t understand why Martha chose to run away instead of getting help.” It may…

FAIR CITY Decco is deeply concerned this week, as Kerri-Ann appears stressed, disorientated and not herself. What’s wrong? Meanwhile, Jim enjoys dancing with Miriam – and leans in for a smooch! How will she react? Also, Jake and Farrah flirt up a storm, but the fun doesn’t last long… RIVER CITY There’s tragedy in Shieldinch this week, after Scarlett returns from prison. She plans to publicly humiliate her sister Theresa – but her scheme has grave consequences… Elsewhere, Lockie stirs the pot between Pete and Caitlin – but why? Plus, Angus launches his coffee business. THE ARCHERS Lydia continues to audition dogs to serve as a replacement for Scruff this week – can she find the perfect pedigree? Across the village, Will begs for help from Brian as he declares…

MAX’S SECRET MISSUS! Max’s surprise return to the Square was a big enough shock for his neighbours – but the revelation that he’d married his former sister-in-law Rainie really did send viewers into a tailspin… OMG! I cannot believe what I’ve just seen on EastEnders! My jaw dropped when it was revealed that Max’s secret woman is none other than Rainie – what a cliffhanger that was! But why bring poor Robbie to witness the ceremony? I dread to think what Tanya and Cora would say about it. Max has never changed his ways when it comes to women, has he? Louise, Leicester What on earth is Max playing at, getting hitched to former drug addict Rainie? It’s clearly some kind of scam! They’ve always despised each other in the…

VAL “Bob and Val had a brief little fling after he and Viv had split up – I think after all the stuff with Paddy. It was only for a couple of months, though, and it didn’t really work out. They weren’t well suited!” BRENDA “Bob and Brenda have been through a lot together – but they’ve been great and had a warm, loving relationship. Brenda is wonderful, and Lesley Dunlop, who plays her, is fantastic to work with – I’ve been very lucky.” VIV “I think that Viv was the one who Bob was most suited to, really – no offence to any of the others, obviously! Viv and Bob had a good, strong connection and I think the relationship worked well for both characters.” LAUREL “Bob’s affair with…

It’s a Monday morning, and Inside Soap is on the phone to Duncan from Blue, swapping notes on Caribbean cruises we’ve been on. So far, so showbiz… “I’ve just got back from Miami!” the singer-turned-soap-star is telling us excitedly. “I wanted to do something special for my 40th, so I took my family away for a cruise around the southern Caribbean – and we had the best time ever! I came back to the UK and it was glorious sunshine, so I’m taking all the credit for bringing it with me.” The star certainly needed a bit of R&R, having expended so much energy playing his killer alter ego in Hollyoaks. As Ryan goes on the run this week, it can’t be long before his time…

The Million Pound Drop was a late-evening quizzing favourite of ours for many years, until it slipped quietly from the schedules in 2015. What always made it such fun and tense viewing was that it essentially flipped the usual quiz format on its head. In most game shows, the contestants battle to build a prize fund. Here, they’re desperately fighting to keep their money from, literally, slipping through their fingers, as they gamble it against multiple-choice questions. Happily, that gripping format remains unchanged as the show moves to a new daily afternoon slot this week. Yes, there’s been a big prize cut from £1m to £100k, but as host Davina McCall observes, the new jackpot is no small potatoes and certainly doesn’t diminish the drama of the game……

Every week in the UK, 84 men take their own lives – with suicide the biggest killer of males under 45. Meanwhile, only 55 per cent of men who have experienced depression will tell anyone about it, hence why Corrie has teamed up with mental health charities Samaritans and CALM to encourage people suffering from depression and suicidal thoughts to speak out. “With 84 men taking their lives each week, we can’t afford not to talk about it,” says Street boss Kate Oates. “Aidan’s story, bravely and brilliantly tackled by Shayne Ward, is designed to give people who hide their feelings of desperation the chance to start a conversation – letting someone know what they are going through. We want to tell people that, however bleak they are feeling, there…

While viewers were shocked by the identity of Max’s bride, Tanya Franks – who returns to the role of Rainie – reckons the pair have a lot in common. “Nobody in the world wants either of them, but both have to look to a new pathway,” she says. “They are two people who absolutely loathe each other, but actually there’s similarity between them for different reasons.” Off screen, meanwhile, Tanya is loving her new partnership with long-time EastEnder Jake Wood, who plays Max. “We do find ourselves laughing a lot on set, myself and Jake,” explains the star. “We would never have thought of this idea so it is really fun for us to play, and we are having a good time with it. I think Max and Rainie are…

In what could be the most shocking rumour to emerge from the cobbles this year, we hear that killer Phelan will crash Robert and Michelle’s wedding – and gun down the bride! The Street super-villain is presumed dead following his cliff-top showdown with wife Eileen, while viewers know that he is alive and in hiding as he plots his next move. Meanwhile, Michelle and Robert are planning to tie the knot – but is their fairy-tale big day doomed to end in bloodshed? “Phelan will return to Weatherfield just in time to crash Michelle and Robert’s nuptials,” reports a tabloid newspaper. “In all the carnage, she will end up being shot, with Robert desperately trying to save her life before she bleeds out. Inevitably, the other guests will be involved…

Ooh, we say – this is good news! EastEnders legend June Brown is reported to have signed a new deal with the soap to keep Dot in Walford for at least another 12 months. “I’m delighted that EastEnders has allowed me to keep playing Dot, while also accommodating me to take on some other work opportunities,” says the 91-year-old, who has been in the role since the show’s first episode in 1985. Well, that does come as a relief, because Dot has been noticeably absent from the Square drama of late – and we didn’t believe for a second that she would willingly leave Karen Taylor in charge of the launderette by herself for too long! As it happens, June was busy filming for ITV earlier…

Hollyoaks is set to welcome new girl Brooke Hathaway, who joins Hollyoaks High next month after being fostered by the Osbornes. The character will be played by newcomer Talia Grant, who identifies as having high-functioning autism – and is the first female actress who has autism to land a mainstream role in British television. “Brooke will bring a new, different voice to the show – we are excited by her arrival into the Osbornes, where she’ll bring a secret from the past,” explains Hollyoaks executive producer Bryan Kirkwood. “Brooke is a strong, independent character who has a solid handle on what it means to be a teenage girl with autism – and we have worked with Talia on developing her character.”…

Knowing David could report him at any time, wicked Josh cynically seduces Alya this week! In the weeks since he assaulted David, the skilled manipulator has tried to convince his victim that no one will believe it was rape. Part of Josh’s plan is to ingratiate himself with the local community, and a relationship with Alya would strengthen that even further. So after weeks of flirting, Josh heads over to see Alya with flowers, and she melts in his arms. But she has no idea of Josh’s true colours – only that he was the kind fellow who went out of his way to organise a boxing fund-raiser for her tragically deceased boyfriend, Luke. In the months since Luke was murdered, the boxing match has kept Alya going, and she…

“Mel’s worst fear is that Aidan Maguire could be back” An enigmatic vehicle with blacked-out windows strikes terror into Mel’s heart this week, as she spots it prowling the Square and instantly fears for her son Hunter’s safety. Is he in danger from the unknown lurker? Her fears over Hunter come while Mel isn’t in the best frame of mind, as her on-off romance with Jack continues to occupy her thoughts… “Jack injures his hand in an altercation at the club, so instinctively Mel rushes to his aid – and it’s obvious that she likes him more than she’s willing to let on!” gossips our source. “Although Mel likes to play it cool, it’s also clear that she might be open to romance. However, Jack doesn’t like to be made…

This week, Gerry finally retrieves the voicemail that Lachlan left him on the day of the White family’s fateful car crash. But will it reveal the truth behind the horrific accident? Ever since the day of the crash, which claimed the lives of both Chrissie and Lawrence, Lachlan has been trying to bury all evidence that the collision was his fault. He’s even gone so far as to convince his Aunt Rebecca – who was the only other survivor of the accident – that she was the one who caused the whole thing! However, the pressure is clearly getting to the twisted teen, and he recently hinted to pal Gerry that there may have been more to the crash than meets the eye. But when Gerry presses Lachlan for more…

There’s a shock in store for the Brennan siblings this week, when mum Fay turns up unannounced! Her arrival takes them all by surprise, but especially Chloe – who’s getting steamy with boss Leo when her mum busts them! Fay is not impressed with her daughter, and announces she’s having to sell her house to help cover Chloe’s debts. Chloe is sheepish as she promises to stop messing up so badly – but are there more past mistakes ready to come back and haunt her?…

The arrival of a letter leaves Zara in a terrible state this week – but why does its delivery send her into such a spin? Though Sid isn’t surprised when Zara snaps his head off while they’re discussing a patient, he reckons there could be more to her bad mood than meets the eye. And after Zara later ends up paralysed by a panic attack in her back garden, it’s clear there’s something badly wrong. Can Sid convince his troubled colleague to open up to him?…

BLOOMIN’ LOVELY Laurel in Emmerdale was recently wearing a nice blouse – a black-and-blue floral pattern. Do you know where I could get one, please? Miranda Laurel’s patterned blouse is from H&M, and it’s in the sale for £6.99 right now. It comes in two other patterns, too. SEAN APART I was sad to read in Inside Soap that Emmerdale was killing off Ali Spencer – but it got me wondering what happened to her son Sean? Can you remind me why he left the village? Julian Teenager Sean (played by actor Luke Roskell) left the village in 2014 to join the Army, and returned briefly for his mum’s wedding to Ruby. News later reached Ali that Sean had been involved in a serious car accident, so she moved to…

“ The first person I told when I got the part was my fiancée. I knew I’d have to go to Cardiff, but we’d only just moved into a new place in London – so I’m doing a lot of travelling back and forth.” “ My first scene was with Mike Stevenson [Iain]. He lives up in Birmingham – and it turns out he’s two streets away from my childhood home! He gives me a lift back to my parents’ house.” “ The first medical procedure I had to do was stitching a leg. I practised for ages and nailed it – but when it came to doing it on the prosthetic leg, it was a struggle. We had to use some camera trickery.” “ The first stunt I had…

1 “I’ve learned more from Lysette Anthony [Marnie] than anybody else. Not just about acting – she taught me so much about interior design, too. She’s fabulous in every way!” 2 “ Chelsee Healey, who plays Goldie, makes me laugh. We don’t get put in scenes together any more, because every time we did, we’d laugh so much that the director would tell us off.” 3 “I’d love to have more scenes with Amanda Clapham [aka Holly], because she’s the most beautiful girl ever. If I was straight, I’d definitely go for her – I always tell her I fancy her!” 4 “ Anna Passey [Sienna] has this aura about her that’s super-cool. She just oozes confidence. I love her as a person, and I think she’s one of the…

HOLLYOAKS’ GOLDIE If you’re feeling inspired by the London Marathon, get up and go like Chelsee in these trendy workout pieces……

My favourite telly drama recently was Liar , on ITV. Goodness, I devoured six episodes in one sitting. Every woman needs to watch it! My go-to comedy show will always be Father Ted – always! I watch it over and over and never get bored. When I’m tired at the end of the day, I stick some Ted on. It’s just like a hot bath. I also relax in front of cooking shows. This drives my husband mad. It also makes me very hungry so he comes back into the room once I have the hob on! The films I re-watch the most are the Lord Of The Rings movies. We watch the extended versions as a family. The…

Is it really only a year since Salvador Sobral won Eurovision with the melancholic love song Amar Pelos Dios ? Gosh. A lot has happened since – not least for Salvador himself, who is currently recovering from a heart transplant operation! It was Portugal’s first ever win and it means that the 2018 contest will be held in Lisbon on 12 May. The UK’s entry is club-friendly stomper Storm, sung by SuRie: more on that in the next issue, when we’ll be reporting on the big hitters of the Grand Final. This week, we have the two Eurovision semi-finals, which often prove more entertaining than the big night itself, thanks to some of the more eccentric entries battling to make it through. This year, regular semi-final host…

THEATRE WORTH A FLUTTER Former Hollyoaks actor Paul Danan (Sol Patrick) stars in this dark comedy, which tells the story of two flawed men who fall in love with the same woman – but will she choose to gamble on either of them? The play is showing at The Hope Theatre in London until 19 May – for tickets and further info, visit wwwthehopetheatre.com. Win!  Text or write in book * to win or DVD any on this page bottom (*see details of the at page the ) BOX-SET STRIKING OUT – COMPLETE SERIES ONE AND TWO This gripping new legal drama stars Amy Huberman, and follows a high-flying solicitor who sets up her own law practice from the back of a café. Aided by her friends and associates, she…

EASTENDERS Facing the music! CARMEL WANTS SHAKIL TO PREPARE FOR HIS FUTURE… The Kazemi matriarch adores her boys and only wants what’s best for them – which is why she can’t help but meddle in their business! Next week, a huge opportunity arises for Shakil which is music to Carmel’s ears – but as she gets swept up in the excitement, will her son feel the same? Or could Shaki have different ideas about what he wants to do in life? EMMERDALE Doug in danger! Laurel’s dad Doug finds it difficult to swallow his pride next week – and his stubborness could prove deadly after a cruel twist of fate at the B&B. Will he avoid tragedy? HOLLYOAKS Can Damon win over Holly? NEIGHBOURS Surprise proposal! HOME AND AWAY Trial…