Índex per 7 - 2016 a Inside Soap UK

Well honestly, Emmerdale, if I’m not gasping at the massive shocks you keep delivering, I’m in floods of tears at the emotional scenes you insist on serving up. Not that I’m complaining – I love it – but the problem is that most nights I’m trying to eat my tea at the same time, so by the end of the episode I’m an attractive combination of tears, snot-splashed gravy and spilled marrowfat peas. And I wonder why I’m single! We may be seeing the aftermath of recent shocks in the Dales this week, but that doesn’t mean there’s any less drama coming our way. After all, would you want to face a woman like Chas or Rhona when they come looking for payback? I certainly wouldn’t! And if you’re a…

“Izzy seems to have given up on painkillers – but that’s a mistake!” Max tells us. “She clearly isn’t being prescribed the right ones. Rather than self-medicating with cannabis, Izzy needs to see a pain specialist. They are hospital-based doctors who specialise in helping people manage their pain. Izzy’s GP could refer her to one. “Cannabis has been shown to help with the symptoms of some conditions, such as multiple sclerosis (MS), and there’s evidence that it can help with chronic pain. However, it is still illegal, and Izzy is breaking the law by using it. In addition, cannabis is linked to a number of serious health problems, so I’m worried that she’s using it. It can trigger a psychosis, where the person becomes paranoid, and also depression. “I really…

“WILL ARRIVES, HOPING TO BOOK MICHELLE AS HIS WEDDING PLANNER!” Feast your eyes on the charming bloke set to drive a big fat wedge between Weatherfield absentee Steve McDonald and wife Michelle. Corrie has announced that actor Leon Ockenden, who is best known for his roles in Mr Selfridge and Waterloo Road, is to join the show as Will – Michelle’s teenage sweetheart. Does Steve have competition in the form of her old flame? “Will turns up at the Rovers to meet Michelle, and is hoping to book her as his wedding planner,” explains our cobbles insider. “It’s not until they come face to face that they realise who the other is!” It’s doesn’t take long before the pair are reminiscing over old times, and it soon becomes clear that…

It’s make or break time for Serena this week, as she deliberates over accepting nephew Jason into her family. The wary consultant is given food for thought as vulnerable Jason – who has Asperger’s syndrome – turns to her for help after his carer is hurt in an accident. The man’s injuries dictate that he’ll need to stay in hospital overnight, meaning Jason will be left alone. Will Serena take responsibility for him, or is she way out of her depth? Also this week… It’s Bernie’s first day as a locum on Keller ward – but will she be capable of doing the job successfully?…

FAIR CITY Rachel is shocked to discover that Pierce used Dermot’s credit card this week, and refuses to join him Down Under. Pierce talks Rachel round, and she agrees to go with him as long as he confesses to Dermot. Will Pierce do it? Elsewhere, Debbie mistakenly assumes Eoghan has discussed moving out with Rose! Also, Mondo uses Dean as a wingman in his pursuit of Hayley. RIVER CITY Kelly-Marie and Alex are united by grief at the funeral of baby David this week, while Lenny is certain someone pushed Kelly-Marie down the stairs. His suspicions are raised as he sees an uncomfortable embrace between Kelly-Marie and Martina – and he plans revenge… Meanwhile, Stella goes into labour, but Stevie is missing – so she’s forced to turn to her…

“ABI JUST WANTS THAT FAMILY UNIT SHE NEVER HAD AS A CHILD” It’s hard to believe that Abi Branning used to be the voice of reason in her family. Back then we could rely on the girl to speak sense when dad Max, mum Tanya or sister Lauren lost the plot. But boy have times changed; these days it’s Abi who could do with the talking-to. As she tries to get pregnant to back up a lie that she’s told a boyfriend – who she knows is really gay anyway – just what is Abi thinking? “I know, I just want to scream at her so much!” laughs actress Lorna Fitzgerald, as we settle down for a chat. “But Abi wants that family unit that she never had as a…

THEY CROSSED TRACY… KAREN McDONALD Crime: Stood in the way of Tracy’s love for Steve. Fate: ALIVE! Moved away from Weatherfield in order to start a new life. CHARLIE STUBBS Crime: Cheated on Tracy with soppy hair stylist Maria. Fate: DEAD! Tracy smashed him round the head with a heavy statue. BECKY McDONALD Crime: Married Steve and took on mothering duties for Tracy’s child, Amy. Fate: ALIVE! Living with a handsome hunk in Barbados. TONY STEWART Crime: Ended it with mistress Tracy to try to win favour with ex Liz. Fate: ALIVE! Sold up – and left Tracy without a penny. THEY CROSSED CARLA… PAUL CONNOR Crime: Paid prostitute Leanne to meet him behind wife Carla’s back. Fate: DEAD! Fatally injured when his car crashed into a lorry. TONY GORDON…

“IF ROB TESTS POSITIVE FOR THE DISEASE, HE CAN’T BE THE DONOR” It’s always a pleasure when Inside Soap interviews someone from Holby City, but it’s even more fun for us when the star in question is worlds away from their character! That’s certainly the impression that we get from chatty and charming Rob Ostlere – who plays nerdy medic Arthur Digby – when he tells us about his alter ego’s biggest storyline yet… “I’m very cool over the phone, but in real life I’m a mess!” jokes the star, after we tell him that he’s a lot suaver than his geeky character. “I used to wear glasses off camera, so people would associate me with Arthur and just shout, ‘Doctor!’. I’ve stopped putting them on now, though, so I…

Birthday boy Bhasker Patel (Rishi) celebrated his 60th birthday in style, complete with blow-up zimmer frame, cow-shaped balloon and plenty of champagne! His Emmerdale cast mates flocked to social media to wish Bhasker a very happy birthday, including on-screen daughter Fiona Wade (Priya) who tweeted: “Happy birthday to my wonderful onscreen dad @bhaskerpatel. My dearest friend always!! Love you to bits!” Aw!…

Never mind melt-in-the-mouth, it’s a bit more melt-everywhere-else for Shayne Ward (Aidan) as he poses for these steamy pics to get the nation to give up chocolate in March! The Street hunk is calling on like-minded chocoholics to sign up to the DECHOX challenge to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation. After confessing to eating a lot of the chocolate props during the photo shoot, Shayne said he knows it will be a big challenge, but promises it’s worth it… “For chocoholics like me, March is not going to be easy with Easter pending,” shared the actor. “But the money raised will help the British Heart Foundation fund more research to help the millions of people fighting a battle with heart disease.” To find out more information and to…

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PLAYING IT SAFE Ashley Walters and Sacha Parkinson are joining the second series of ITV thriller Safe House. This time, a serial kidnapper who abducted women in the past is believed to have struck again… RE: MORSE Good news for Endeavour fans: the Inspector Morse prequel is set to return for a fourth series. Shaun Evans and Roger Allam will be back as Morse and Thursday, and will be filming later this year. CEREAL THRILLER Dan Walker is to take over as a presenter on BBC Breakfast when Bill Turnbull leaves at the end of this month. Bill’s last show is on the 26th, after which Dan will co-present with Louise Minchin three days a week.…

1 SATURDAY DVD TRACEY ULLMAN’S SHOW British comedy treasure Tracey Ullman is back with a bang in this hilarious, all-new comedy sketch show, which features guest appearances from stars such as Rupert Grint and Steve Pemberton. It’s packed with laugh-out-loud moments that you simply won’t want to miss! WIN! For the chance to win a copy, tell us who plays Tracy Barlow in Corrie: A) Sair Khan, B) Paula Lane, or C) Kate Ford. Text ISWIN1, a space, then A, B, or C and your name & address to 87080 (50p). Or see below for postal entries. 2 SUNDAY DVD THE SOUND OF MUSIC LIVE Former EastEnder Kara Tointon (Dawn Swann) and ex-Corrie actress Katherine Kelly (Becky McDonald) star in a live version of one of the most…

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BULLSEYE! We’re beyond thrilled that Aunt Babe is back to her wicked best – leading Abi into disaster just because Babe herself was once ditched by her true love Stan. We especially enjoyed Babe’s assumption that Abi is a lesbian, and that she and Ben are each other’s ‘beards’. Hilarious! Buster: “Do you love me?” Shirley: “I wash your pants, don’t I?” Well, it’s about the best definition of true love that we’ve ever heard! Bad boy Jordan seemed to like what he saw when he clapped eyes on his old pal Abi. Ditch Ben and get straight in there, Abs! Maniac driver Kirin was clearly never going to stop until he hit the jackpot… Moira… Hit – but survived! Brenda… Near miss! Tess… STRIKE! Halloween isn’t until October, Corrie.…

As the police investigation into Gordon rumbles on, someone new is set to enter the mix – but while his background remains unclear for now, it’s a face many will recognise. Newcomer Ryan is played by George Sampson, the 2008 Britain’s Got Talent winner who went on to star in the likes of Waterloo Road and the Sky1 drama Mount Pleasant . But what can he tell us about his mysterious alter ego? We know Ryan is involved in Aaron’s storyline, but can you give us more? Ryan is a lad’s lad, I guess. He’s not really fussed about much, he just wants to get involved in other people’s business and get as much out of a situation as…

It’s no secret that killer Kylie is set to head out of Weatherfield – but the breaking news is that she won’t be coming back! Pregnant star Paula Lane, who plays Kylie, previously announced she’d be taking a break from the show to go on maternity leave. However, the 29-year-old actress has since confessed she’s quitting the cobbles for good… “This has not been an easy decision to make at all,” says Paula, who already has a one-year-old son, Arthur. “But you have to follow your heart, and I’m excited about what the future holds both personally and professionally.” Corrie bosses have confirmed that Paula told them her final decision a few weeks ago, with writers and storyliners planning Kylie’s exit to coincide with the star’s maternity leave. Inside Soap…

SWEET! Abi arrives in Albert Square. She loves animals and her family. HERO! Abi saves the day when she encourages Ben Mitchell to stand up to bullying Stella Crawford. CRUSHED! Abi has her first taste of bitter heartbreak, as she tries to plant a kiss on lodger Darren Miller and he rebuffs her. THIEF! Feeling neglected by her family, Abi gets arrested for stealing shoes. FAILURE! Abi doesn’t get the grades for her dream place at vet school, and lays the blame at her warring family. ACCUSED OF MURDER! Abi punches Lucy Beale because of her affair with Abi’s dad, Max – making Abs a murder suspect! DOUBLE FAILURE! Abi flunks her exams again. ACTUAL MURDER! In a rage after realising Jay loves Lola, Abi runs over and kills her…

“IT TOOK ME TWO HOURS TO REPLY TO THE MESSAGES I GOT!” KASSIUS Hollyoaks viewers have known for ages that Alfie and Jade are crazy about each other, and this week the pair share their first kiss after the school’s charity abseiling event. However, they have a long road ahead – not only is Jade fighting Hodgkin’s lymphoma, but Alfie is about to discover that he has the disease, too. And stars Richard Linnell and Kassius Nelson tell us this will be a cancer story like no other… How do you feel about tackling this storyline? Kassius I’m so grateful to have an amazing story and I must say that I’ve never connected with so many people on such a deep level before. I was on the train home when…

“When I first joined the show I was working with Jimmy Akingbola [Antoine Malick], Lauren Drummond [Chantelle Lane] and Hari Dhillon [Michael Spence]. They were a great bunch to settle in with, as they all knew what they were doing!” “I got to go off on location with David Ames for one of the show’s standalone episodes, where his character, Dominic Copeland, was trying to come to terms with his father’s attitude towards his sexuality. It was really sunny and we were by the coast, so it felt like a proper little break!” “My first day on AAU felt really weird. I’d seen the likes of Catherine Russell [Serena Campbell], Joe McFadden [Raf] and Alex Walkinshaw [Fletch] around the building, but never worked with them. Going to a different set…

How similar are you to Simone in real life? …asks Mark from Yeovil Oh gosh, hopefully not at all – because she takes herself far too seriously! Simone is a control freak and you have to dig deep to get her sense of humour. I think I’m far more easy-going. How would you cope if you were in Simone’s shoes – finding out about Louis sleeping with Joanne? …asks Charlie, via email My best friend and my hubby? Oh my God, I’d be absolutely devastated! As tempting as it would be, I wouldn’t be one of those women who go and cut up their husband’s clothes. I don’t really shout, either. When I’m furious I speak quietly, which I think is far more chilling! But in this case, I would…

Snogging your cast mates is all part of the job when you work on Hollyoaks ! But given that Charlie’s co-stars Amanda Clapham (Holly) and Alfie Browne-Sykes (Jason) are a couple in real life, we wonder if Alfie keeps a close eye on Charlie when he’s locking lips with Amanda on set… “I think it’s Amanda keeping an eye on me and Alfie more than anything – to make sure we’re not mucking around!” Charlie tells us. “We’re both from down south, we both love a laugh and we’re both quite loud. So when we’re together on set, it can get quite chaotic! But it’s nice because it keeps the energy up – and we all know when to knock it on the head and concentrate.”…

While Kirin’s dramatic departure was kept quiet by Emmerdale , his exit came as no surprise to star Adam Fielding… “Leaving the show was a decision I made last April,” he reveals. “Kirin’s had a great journey, and I’ve done so much in the time I’ve been here. The relationship between Kirin and his father has come full circle, and I’m looking forward to watching how everything pans out for Rakesh now that I’ve left. “It was so exciting to work with the actors at Emmerdale, and now I’m looking forward to moving on and auditioning and learning about myself. That’s the actor’s life, and it’s the life I chose!”…

Lindsey’s heinous crimes look set to finally catch up with her this week, after Dirk sees footage on Dr S’Avage’s laptop – and Freddie has an intriguing flashback… Lindsey is struggling to keep up with all the lies she’s told as she prepares for a baby scan behind Joe’s back. So when she sees Cindy and Dirk looking at a video on the laptop, she fakes a pregnancy scare to distract them from the damning evidence. Meanwhile, Freddie has a flashback to the day Lindsey tried to kill him – but does he remember what she did? As the week draws to a close, Lindsey prepares another lethal dose to silence one of the locals – but who does the ‘Gloved Hand Killer’ have in her sights this time? Also…

Ash’s secretive behaviour leaves Phoebe worried this week – and in her determination to get to the bottom of it, she goes through his emails! After he gets a message from Brax, Ash quickly hides his phone – but Phoebe spots his suspicious behaviour, and begins to wonder if he’s lying to her. So when Ash leaves his phone at home, Phoebe finds the message – and while it has been sent under an alias, she thinks she has a pretty good idea who it’s from… Phoebe later turns up at Angelo’s and tells Ash they need to talk – and he is stunned when she demands to know if Brax is still alive! But as Ash struggles to provide answers, neither of them notice that Ricky is standing in…

Heston has a whole load of making up to do if he’s to rescue his rocky relationship with Ruhma this week. With their budding romance having run into trouble yet again following their disastrous night out, Heston is mortified. After he implied that she’d have been more fun if she had a drink during their date, it’s no wonder Ruhma is reluctant to forgive him. All Heston can do is insist just how much the practice midwife means to him, and hope for the best. But has he gone too far this time – or can Ruhma be persuaded to accept his earnest apologies? Also this week… Anthony wants to become a partner at The Mill, and Ayesha is driven to distraction by Bren.…

WE’VE ONLY had a small glimpse of Tess’ husband Pierce so far, but it’s left us with lots of questions about the state of his marriage. Star Jonathan Wrather, who plays him, has been sworn to secrecy about what brings his character back to the village – but he does let Inside Soap in on one little secret… “Nicola Stephenson and I have never even met!” chuckles the actor. “Viewers have heard Pierce being spoken of, and I think we’ve seen a photo of him in the background at their house. But we never appeared together on screen, or had any contact at all. It’s all very weird!”…

The boys of soap have gone barking mad over the pooches in their lives this week, proudly showing off their fur babies! EastEnders star Danny-Boy Hatchard (Lee) was pictured staring sweetly into little friend Django’s eyes, while Neighbours’ Matt Wilson (Aaron) was papped with a mutt in his muscly arms (lucky dog!). Also joining in with the pup posting was Holby City’s David Ames (Dominic). But if you don’t have a canine of your own then just steal one, as Hollyoaks’ Cameron Moore (Cameron) did for a quick cuddle and snap with co-star Amanda Clapham’s (Holly) whelp, Frank. And not to let the men have all the hugs, Emmerdale’s Laura Norton (Kerry) shared a photo of her snuggling up with Isabel Hodgins’ (Victoria) loveable pug, Pierre.…

JUST MARRIED! Famed for playing tough lad Gary Windass on Corrie, Mikey North allowed himself to shed a tear during his recent wedding to Rachael Isherwood. Former cast mate Ian Puleston-Davies (Owen) was best man, while ex-Corrie and current Holby star John Michie (Guy) was a groomsman. Congrats, Mikey! WOOD YOU BELIEVE IT? For the second year running, EastEnders’ loveable rogue Jake Wood (Max) has bagged the top spot in 2016’s ‘Weird Crush’ poll. Delighted to be the world’s ‘most unconventionally sexy man’, Jake said, “I must be the weirdest crush in the history of weird crushes. I am quite honoured!” RINGING OUT Could we soon be hearing wedding bells for Hollyoaks actress Jennifer Metcalfe (Mercedes) and boyfriend Greg Lake? The beaming beauty was spotted browsing various gems in a…

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FLY-ON-THE-WALL SHOWS such as One Born Every Minute and 24 Hours In A&E are a brilliant way of telling everyday human interest stories, so it stands to reason that the genre is now expanding to cover animal interest as well! Chester Zoo is home to many rare and endangered species, and this series gives us a chance to see the behaviour of these creatures up close, and their relationships with the zoo’s dedicated staff. This week, there’s an emergency in the elephant house, and new arrival Mac the zebra is greeted with suspicion by the rest of the herd……

One of the great traditions of Comic Relief and Sport Relief is that every year a group of celebrities will try out a discipline they’ve never attempted before in a bid to raise lots of money for charity. Last year, the format was for them to take part in a special pro-celebrity darts tournament. It went down so well that the competition is back again this year with a bunch of new faces – and one familiar one. The 2015 runner-up Tim Vine (who lost to Lee Mack in the final) will be reunited with professional darts player Darryl ‘The Dazzler’ Fitton and, due to his previous experience, comes in this time as the favourite to win. But will that extra pressure turn out to count against him? Tim will…

“THE AMOUNT OF WAYS YOU GUYS CAN USE THE WORD ‘CHEEKY’ IS QUITE IMPRESSIVE.” Cuckoo’s Taylor Lautner has gradually been getting to grips with British slang “THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE IS THE LACK OF AVAILABLE PIES. THERE’S A GOOD BAKERY BUT YOU HAVE TO BE THERE EARLY!” Siobhan Finneran on the toughest part of filming Happy Valley in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire “ONE LOCATION WAS S O REMOTE THAT THE INSECT LIFE WAS UNDISTURBED UNTIL WE ARRIVED!” Vera star Kenny Doughty reveals that his job takes him to all corners of Northumberland “HE RETAINS A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF ENIGMA-THERE ARE STILL PLENTY OF QUESTIONS LEFT TO ASK ABOUT HIM!” James Spader on why he still enjoys playing fugitive Red on The Blacklist…

WEAK AT DENISE I feel for Denise in EastEnders, as it’s clear she’s terribly lonely right now. But I can’t help but think she’s asking for trouble by getting involved with her ex-husband Lucas again. The man’s a murderer! And I’m totally convinced that his son Jordan is up to something, too. Nell, via email Something tells me that Denise enjoys the drama… A LOTTE SYMPATHY Does anyone else actually feel quite sorry for Charlotte in Home and Away? Okay, so she’s killed a couple of people – but she didn’t mean to! And it all started because she was trying to do what was best for her son Hunter. I think everyone should give her a break. Peter, Harrogate Oh well, if killing Denny was an accident then that’s…

HE’S CHARMING! I’m sure I recognised the officer who took Aaron’s statement about his dad Gordon in Emmerdale. What has he been in before? Monica, Devon Actor Neil Roberts has been in many things! If you were a fan of spooky US show Charmed , you may recognise him as Rex Buckland. He’s also been in Coronation Street , Family Affairs and Doctors , to name just a few. JOHNSON’S SON? I remember EastEnders’ Denise being married to Lucas, but I don’t recall his son Jordan! When did we last see him? Eddie, via email Jordan lived in Walford for almost two years! He was no angel, though – he bullied Ben Mitchell, resulting in Ben attacking…