Indholdsfortegnelse for 21 - 2018 i Inside Soap UK

“Ta-ra Pat Phelan – it’s been a blast!” Well, while one soap psycho bows out this week, another has truly been born – as we’re still gasping at Lachlan’s cold-blooded murder of Gerry in Emmerdale last week. Okay, so Lachy killed a couple of his family members a few months ago, but that could maybe… just about… well, perhaps be passed off as a moment of madness, as he snapped at the thought of being forever separated from the love of his life, Belle. But when he dropped that rock on his best mate’s head, we realised Lachlan had crossed that line drawn in the soap sand, and is now definitely on the dark side! So, to make room for Lachy in the soap bad-lad lands, we have to say…

The tragic loss of Aidan Connor will continue to be felt over the coming weeks, as the Street gathers to pay its respects at his funeral. These paparazzi shots of the Corrie cast filming the sombre scenes on location show the late businessman’s family and friends struggling to contain their grief. However, Aidan’s shattered father Johnny could be in for one hell of a shock when the emotion of the day overwhelms heartbroken Eva, who recently gave birth to Aidan’s daughter. Will this be the moment when Eva cracks and finally reveals that the little girl Toyah has claimed as her own is actually a Connor? “Johnny is navigating every parent’s worst nightmare, and barely coping as it is – so there’s no telling what Eva’s…

Danny’s off! EastEnders’ Danny Dyer will swap the Square for the stage next year to appear in The Dumb Waiter and A Slight Ache with Martin Freeman. The plays run for just three weeks – so we shouldn’t lose Mick for long! Get serious Corrie’s Antony Cotton says a new plot is on the horizon for his alter ego, Sean, that is very close to the actor’s heart. “It’s an unusual storyline, very serious and not what you would expect from Sean,” hints the star. Thank you Dame Barbara Windsor has thanked fans for all the messages of support she’s received since the news broke that she is living with Alzheimer’s disease. “God bless everyone,” she said. “Have no fear, as I still intend to carry on.”…

Cain must be haunted by his actions every time he sees Ross’ scars, which serve as a constant reminder of the role he played in the attack. And Jeff couldn’t agree more. “Yeah, absolutely,” sighs the star. “As much as Cain is a tough guy, he has got a heart! With the whole situation surrounding the acid attack on Ross, Cain feels incredibly guilty. “He was the one who introduced Simon to Debbie in the first place, and paid him to plant drugs at Home Farm. Now obviously, Debbie didn’t order an acid attack on Ross – but she did go to Simon and ask him to rough up Joe. “So although Simon is where the real blame lies, Cain still feels guilty,” adds Jeff. “Without him introducing Simon to…

EMMERDALE | ITV TUESDAY It turns out that there’s a reason why Charity Dingle is so damaged, destructive and sometimes even diabolical – and it’s a secret of her past she thought she’d long since locked away. Charity is a person haunted by demons from her days as a homeless young woman – little more than a child – when she was forced into prostitution. This week, Emmerdale takes us on a harrowing journey back to Charity’s youth, as she finally opens up to Vanessa and tells the story of what happened all those years ago. Inside Soap ventured on a trip to the Dales to find out more from actress Emma Atkins, who plays Charity, and her on-screen lover Michelle Hardwick (Vanessa)… Hi, Emma – did you know the…

Shakil’s death has meant the departure of Bonnie’s cast mate Shaheen Jafargholi, who played the tragic lad, and she admits that not seeing his smiling face on the set every day has been a tough adjustment. “I’m so sad that Shaheen has left!” wails the actress. “Out of all of the cast, we’re probably the two that stick together the most away from work. We meet for coffee and things like that. So I do miss my boy! “Shaheen’s got such a great energy and a beautiful spirit – he’s wonderful at bringing people together,” adds Bonnie. “He’s such a lovely light to be around, and I miss him terribly.”…

1 Scott Alexander Maslen was born on 25 June 1971 in Woolwich, South London. He spent much of his childhood attending the Bromley Marine Cadets, before signing up for the Royal Marines with two of his school friends at the age of 16. He later sustained an injury, so he changed career path – first becoming a model, then an actor. He came on to our radar in 2002, when he took on the regular role of DS Phil Hunter in The Bill, staying on the show for five years. And in an EastEnders connection, DS Hunter’s mum was played by Anita Dobson – aka Walford’s Angie Watts! 2 The BBC poached Scott from rival drama The Bill , and he made his EastEnders…

He’s the most talked about soap baddy in Britain – but whether you love or loathe Corrie’s Pat Phelan, audiences have still been tuning in, week after week, and the soap’s viewing figures are at its highest in years. That’s because star Connor McIntyre – who happens to be one of the nicest humans Inside Soap has ever had the pleasure of chatting with – has put his heart and soul into crafting the ultimate Street bad boy. Yes, it’s been dark at times, but it certainly hasn’t been dull! So as Weatherfield promises an unmissable week of drama – kicking off with Phelan’s revenge and culminating in his departure (see p4 for the full story) – it’s with a heavy heart that Connor waves goodbye to Coronation Street, privileged…

While it was all eyes on the prize for the telly stars, it was all eyes on those winning dresses for us at this year’s BAFTA TV awards at London’s Royal Festival Hall. In bronze position, Corrie’s Sair Khan (Alya) showed off her trim shape in a black figure-hugging lace gown. Taking our silver medal was Hollyoaks’ Nadine Mulkerrin (Cleo), who looked fresh as a daisy in a bright yellow dress. And going for gold in the style stakes was Weatherfield’s Tina O’Brien (Sarah), who donned a black strapless frock complete with a flowing train. But these three weren’t the only soapies who wowed the crowds on the red carpet……

This time last year, the Springwatch team were heading to a new location to try something different: the National Trust’s Sherborne Park estate in Gloucestershire was to provide the show a home for the next 12 months, cycling through Autumnwatch and Winterwatch and back to spring again, to follow a whole year in one constant environment. Now they’re heading back for the last time and they’re very interested to see what awaits them as the season marches on. “It’s great to be back at the same place,” enthuses Michaela Strachan. “We’re very familiar with it and it’s good to see what’s happened with some of the wildlife we’ve been following all year.” While its familiarity means that they’ll…

In this Saturday’s episode of Britain’s Got Talent , the judges must make the tough decision of who gets a spot in the live semi-finals, which are airing across the week. Of course, five contestants have already got their place guaranteed thanks to one of the judges (or Ant and Dec) pressing the golden buzzer at their audition. Those lucky hopefuls tell us how that felt – and what’s in store. DONCHEZ DACRES Sixty-year-old AA man Donchez had the whole room up and dancing to his song Wiggle And Wine, and David Walliams decided that he definitely wanted to see more from Donchez. “I’m still on cloud nine,” shares the singer. “I had such a wonderful time performing, and the golden buzzer was just the icing on…

HAYLEY HITS BACK! Former Corrie and Emmerdale star Hayley Tamaddon – known for her roles as Andrea Beckett and Delilah Dingle respectively – has taken a theatre critic to task. Over comments made about her appearance in a review of her role in the UK stage tour, Thoroughly Modern Millie, the actress said: “It was a wonderful review, glorious in fact. Until it got to the bit saying that I’m neither sexy or beautiful. Was it necessary to mention that? I have thick skin, but it did still hurt to read.” The writer in question has since made a public apology to Hayley on social media. BRIDGING THE GAP Dales hit-and-run driver Kirin Kotecha is still on the lam from the law, but his real-life alter ego Adam Fielding is…

EILEEN Phelan’s an eye-for-an-eye, tooth-for-a-tooth kind-of guy – so Eileen is almost certainly in the firing line after she was responsible for nearly killing him. SEB The brave teen was instrumental in Phelan’s downfall, and he and mum Abi are currently living with Eileen. He could find himself caught in the crossfire… NICOLA Pat’s daughter has always been the chink in his armour, and is a likely candidate to be shot. Will she take a bullet trying to protect the people she loves most? MICHELLE Michelle faces Pat after he shoots someone at Eileen’s house, but some reports say the bride will be gunned down as well. Is Pat set to claim more than one shooting victim? GARY He’s been the thorn in Phelan’s side from the very beginning, and…

“The pain Carmel feels right now is unbearable” The Kazemi family comes together this week to grieve for murdered Shakil – but there’s another heartbreaking twist when Carmel comes to the decision to try to end her own life. As the week gets under way, Carmel’s ex-husband Umar and son Darius arrive in Walford to support her in the wake of Shakil’s tragic passing. And they’re just as inconsolable as Kush and Carmel after hearing that Shaki has been killed… “EastEnders viewers have been waiting patiently to meet the rest of the Kazemi family – but nobody could have imagined that it would end up happening under such tragic circumstances,” sighs our Walford insider. “There’s not much love lost between Carmel and her ex-husband following their acrimonious divorce. However, given…

Jaws hit the floor when psycho Lachlan bumped off his best mate Gerry in Emmerdale just recently – but no one was more cut up about his grisly exit than star Shaun Thomas, who played the doomed fella. “It was a real shock,” confesses the 20-year-old actor. “I was only meant to be in the show for two episodes while Lachlan and Gerry were in prison together, and I ended up staying for a year-and-a-half. To be told it was coming to an end was pretty upsetting. “Laying on the floor [under the rubble] for three days was quite uncomfortable, so that was a challenge in itself,” adds Shaun. “But Tom [Atkinson, who plays Lachlan] and the directors were brilliant. They made it really comfortable for…

While Jack hopes that David’s plight is helping Corrie viewers, it’s been important for the star to step out of his troubled alter ego’s shoes at the end of the working day… “This storyline has got people talking, which is exactly what we set out to do,” he declares. “When you’re playing a part, you get on with telling the story – but to see the effect it’s had is rewarding. The team here have done great with the scripts and getting the message across. “But I’ve had to take myself away for a while to shake off David after the more challenging scenes,” adds Jack. “I have to go to quite a dark place to get that emotion, so it’s vital to return to reality quickly.”…

This is Paddy’s first opportunity to have a child of his own – despite the fact that he’s come close on several occasions. Sadly, Paddy’s marriage to first wife Mandy broke down before the couple could be parents. However, he and his second wife Emily did foster children – including Debbie – though still never had biological kids. And after Paddy began going out with Chas, he got off to a rocky start with her son Aaron, but eventually nurtured a special father-son bond with the young lad. Even when Paddy started dating Rhona, and she discovered that she was pregnant soon afterwards, it turned out that baby Leo’s daddy was actually her ex, Marlon! Of course, Paddy tried to be the perfect father figure for little Leo – just…

FAIR CITY Robbie gets a lot of backs up this week, as he rails at Decco and infuriates Carol. Will he change his attitude? Meanwhile, Bob steels himself to say goodbye to Jim – and decides to take Jim’s passport so he can’t leave! Plus, Jane and Cathal flirt, as Dolores lies to Will. RIVER CITY Scared Amber receives devastating news this week – but she buries her head in the sand. Can Alex convince her to face facts? Also, Theresa sees a chance to cause some trouble between Scarlett and Dougie. Elsewhere, Caitlin and Gabriel’s affair intensifies… THE ARCHERS Brian and Jennifer’s anniversary arrives this week, but the couple’s plan to stay positive fails miserably when an unexpected visitor swings by… Across the village, gossip is rife about Alistair…

I guessed right from the start that Sienna’s stalker was going to be Nico! It’s the golden rule of soap – if a character’s body isn’t found, then they’re probably not dead. It was still a brilliant twist to see Nico stood in the middle of Sienna’s flat. Jilly, Macclesfield It would have been a much better story if Sienna seeing Nico had all been in her head. What if she had just imagined that she was being stalked all along? Classic Sienna! Sean How could Hollyoaks just kill off Sienna like that? She’s my favourite character, and I cried my eyes out when they said she was dead. Nico stabbing her like that was such a brutal way to go – Sienna deserved better. But some Hollyoaks…

They played arch-rivals on the Street, but stars Connor and Les Dennis (aka Phelan’s first victim Michael Rodwell) will revive their partnership to take on the roles of the Ugly Sisters in a panto of Cinderella at the Opera House in Manchester later this year. “When I heard about Cinderella, my wife Claire said, ‘It would be great to get you and Connor as ugly sisters’,” shares Les. “So I texted the director and suggested ‘Michaela’ and ‘Phelamena’ for the part. It’s going to bring a whole new meaning to ‘she’s behind you!’ – so we’ll definitely have to get that in!”…

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My wife and I watch Designated Survivor , with Kiefer Sutherland. Neither of us actually likes it, but we’re not giving up because the first 10 minutes of the first episode were brilliant – since then it has not been good, but we are watching it religiously because we feel otherwise it’s won. I don’t watch a lot of comedy, because it feels like a busman’s holiday, but I watched and absolutely loved every second of Derry Girls. And Detectorists is right up there as well for me – they’re perfect programmes. My favourite film growing up was The Blues Brothers , although I can’t really work out when it’s age-appropriate to show it to my kids. But it is a really silly film with ridiculous…

We don’t get adaptations of Shakespeare on television often, so when we do you can guarantee there’ll be a huge cast of stars keen to get their teeth into the Bard. This new telling of King Lear is no different, with Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson, Jim Broadbent and Emily Watson in starring roles. “We had the best time!” enthuses Emma, who plays the King’s eldest daughter Goneril. “We had this incredible experience of watching Anthony play King Lear. Every time he did his speeches, he gave it full blast even if he wasn’t on camera – he was miraculous!” King Lear tells the story of an aging king who plans to divide his realm between his three daughters. Older girls Goneril and Regan butter him up…

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 Jan Jennings............................ Di Botcher Dylan Keogh.......................... William Beck Bea Kinsella........................... Michelle Fox Jacob Masters....................... Charles Venn Rash Masum........................... Neet Mohan Eddie McAllister................... Joe Gaminara 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 Adam Barlow...................... Sam Robertson Amy Barlow.......................... Elle Mulvaney Ken Barlow......................... William Roache Peter Barlow....................... Chris Gascoyne Simon Barlow.............................. Alex Bain Tracy Barlow............................... Kate Ford Leanne Battersby................... Jane Danson Toyah Battersby................... Georgia Taylor Chesney Brown......................... Sam Aston Mary Cole...................................…

Michelle and Robert are hoping for a ‘happy ever after’ as their wedding day dawns this week – but it’s looking more ‘happy never after’ for the bride and groom, thanks to Phelan’s trail of terror. The couple had planned a low-key ceremony in the Bistro following the upset of Aidan’s recent passing – but even before their unexpected guest arrives waving a gun around, Robert and Michelle’s big day appears doomed… “First Michelle learns that Johnny isn’t feeling up to coming – then her son Ryan goes AWOL after getting hammered!” wails our cobbles spy. “Fortunately, Daniel and Robert track him down after it transpires he’s spent the night with a woman. But when her husband arrives, Ryan stitches his stepfather-to-be right up – claiming…

Chester bosses have signed two new faces to spice up the village – one of whom we have met before! Dirk’s daughter Liberty Savage is coming home, only she looks a little different this time, as West End star Jessamy Stoddart takes over the role from previous actress Abi Phillips. “Liberty left Hollyoaks to pursue a music career in America after landing a record deal,” a spokesperson for the soap reminds us. “But the reality of her LA dream turned out to be less shiny than she had anticipated, and it’s time to return home. “Liberty has missed her family, and is excited to make up for lost time,” adds our insider. “She will be the glue that holds them all together.” Meanwhile, Goldie is set to be reunited with…

Adam, discussing Flora, on Monday… “I want her gone. I never signed up to living with a geriatric juice thief. Leave her on the steps of the hospital, or tie her up in a sack and put her in the bottom of the canal for all I care.” Adam, discussing Flora, on Friday… “I fancied a night in front of the TV, but she doesn’t stop asking questions. And she drinks likes a fish. But the most worrying thing about it? She’s still more fun than most of the dates I’ve had recently.” What a difference a few days make! We think it must be love. “Do you enjoy it, causing trouble? You’ve always been the same, your side of the family.” We love that the Slaters have a rough…

“ Porsche McQueen should return to Hollyoaks with her new fiancé Dodger Savage and their baby daughter: Ferrari!” …grins reader Ryan from Bromley “Is it too much to wish that a soap – any soap – could stage a wedding that went without a hitch and didn’t descend into a farce? Yes, I suppose it is. It wouldn’t be soapland otherwise.” …concedes reader Mary from Gainsborough “It would be brilliant if Big Mo in EastEnders really did have psychic powers. She would predict future storylines – but because she’s so dodgy, no one would believe her. It would be like the ancient Greek myth of Cassandra!” …laughs reader Greg “I think Gerry should have a really smooth, confident and switched-on twin who…

Sheila is the envy of all her neighbours this week, thanks to her hot new gardener Cassius! Now that she’s taking things a bit easier, Sheila has hired the hunk to keep her flowerbeds tidy – and the fact that he likes to work with his top off is clearly a bonus! When Dipi pops round and lays eyes on Cassius, she’s keen to find out if he’s available to cut her grass, too – but Sheila wants to keep him all to herself, and swiftly locks Cassius in to an exclusive contract! However, it’s not just the ladies who are swooning over the fella – he also has David all hot under the collar. But how will Aaron react when he finds out that his fiancé has been drooling…

Connie is in for a nasty shock this week, when her friend Maggie (played by ex-EastEnders star Lin Blakley, aka Pam Coker) is brought in – and it’s clear she doesn’t have long left to live. The ladies first met while they were on the cancer ward together, so Connie is distressed to discover that Maggie has been hit over the head by somebody. The plot thickens when Maggie’s husband Ray is then found suffering from stab wounds – and an overdose! But what has happened between the two of them?…

CELL OUT David’s cellmate in Corrie is hilarious, but I’m sure I have seen him somewhere before. What else has he been in? Joe Paul is played by Peter Ash, who popped up in Hollyoaks recently as a sleazy guy involved with homeless Harley. You may also remember him as Darius Fry in Footballers’ Wives . DEATH WATCH Me and my husband got to wondering the other night – is there any house on Coronation Street where someone hasn’t been murdered? Paul Yes – lots! Basically, the rule is: try to live on the old, odd-numbered side of the street! If we don’t include the Rovers, only No 9 on the odd-numbered side (currently home to Fiz) has seen a murder – Lynn…

Casualty had reason to celebrate recently, as it was crowned Best Soap and Continuing Drama at the BAFTA TV Awards! The medical drama beat off stiff competition from Corrie, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks to scoop the prestigous gong – and George Rainsford (Ethan) led the celebrations on stage… “We’d like to thank everyone who watches the show,” he grinned, while joined by costar Chelsea Halfpenny (Alicia) at London’s Royal Festival Hall. “This is for everybody who works so hard to make it what it is.”…

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GIVEN THE EXPANSE OF romance-related TV shows like First Dates or Love Island that we watch, it’s possible that we’re a little bit too invested in other people’s love lives. But then Love In The Countryside comes along, and it’s impossible for us not to get completely drawn in because it’s so wonderfully human. There are no big gimmicks: just people in rural locations hoping to find love, and all the caution, courage and disappointment that goes along with putting yourself out there. It’s set apart by the stories developing across the whole series, rather than getting wrapped up in a single episode.…

FRIENDS LIKE THESE Keeley Hawes and Toby Stephens lead the cast of upcoming BBC2 drama Summer Of Rockets. The six-part series set in 1958 follows an inventor recruited by MI5 to bring information about his powerful friends… PLAYING POLITICS Benedict Cumberbatch is to play Dominic Cummings, campaign director of Vote Leave, in a Channel 4 drama about the EU referendum. The one-off explores the campaign behind the result that shook a nation. SPICE UP YOUR LIFE Olivia Colman will be tracing her family’s roots all the way to India in the next series of Who Do You Think You Are?, as she learns her ancestors are more diverse than she thought. Other celebrities taking part in the series include Boy George and Strictly’s Shirley Ballas.…

RULA LENSKA (Claudia Colby, Corrie ) IN Audrey’s troublesome frenemy is heading back to Weatherfield, as Rula Lenska reprises the role after more than seven years away. Although Audrey has seen her pal in the interim, the rest of the Street’s residents (and the viewers) haven’t had the pleasure – so what brings Claudia back to the cobbles? Only time will tell, but we don’t think it’ll be connected to Lewis… Summer KATE KENDALL (Lauren Willis, Neighbours ) IN The Erinsborough locals are in for a surprise, as Lauren Willis rocks up for a visit. But with Paige and Jack now living with her in Queensland, what brings her back to Ramsay Street? Also, rumours are rife that she’s not the only one returning…

EMMERDALE Lachlan’s fear! IT’S TIME TO BURY GERRY – BUT WHO’S TERRY? He may have murdered Gerry with a rock, but Lachlan still finds himself in a hard place next week – as someone arrives who could expose his killer secrets! But what brings mysterious Terry to Gerry’s funeral? And how much damning information does he have on Lachlan and his lies? EASTENDERS Fox on the hunt! There’s more intrigue in the case of missing Vincent Hubbard next week, as Kim continues to look for answers. But will she learn the truth? And more to the point, will the viewers? CORRIE Paws for thought! Someone has a case of puppy love for Kirk next week, as a dog-training client of his starts to hound him! But with the lady like…

BULLSEYE! Kat was supposed to be the main event of Walford’s Slater reunion, but while we wait for her to be blessed with a storyline, Big Mo is busy stealing the show right from under her nose. Mo’s commitment to conning cash out of her friends and neighbours is so shameless that we don’t know whether to be appalled or impressed. Either way, Albert Square is all the brighter for her bare-faced cheek! While local papers across the country are closing, The Chester Herald is kept in business by the antics of about 40 people in one village. Simply fantastic. Rita gave us the best lesson in cobbles history when she explained that the Street was named after King Edward VII’s coronation in 1902. It’s how he would have wanted…