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“Tina feels sick to her stomach when the penny drops” Tina is the oblivious hit-and-run driver in Janet’s accident this week, after failing to realise that she’s knocked over a child. But as news of what’s happened spreads, it dawns on the horrified woman that she’s the reason Billy and Honey’s daughter has ended up in hospital… “When the penny finally drops, Tina feels sick to her stomach,” says our Walford insider. “If she had known that she’d hit Janet, then she would have stopped her car and called for an ambulance straight away. She’s not the sort of terrible person who would leave anyone – let alone a little girl – in that situation.” The trouble is, Tina isn’t thinking straight when she collides with Janet. Earlier in the…

Mad Mac’s temper has a devastating effect on the whole village this week, when an incident in the Hollyoaks High boiler room causes a huge explosion that claims the life of at least one unlucky resident! Mac’s relationship with Neeta has turned ever more toxic since he uncovered her secret affair with student Hunter, and poor Neeta has suffered agonising acts of violence and cruelty at his hands. This week, Mac is furious to see Neeta at the school, having just had a secret tryst with her young lover. After dragging her into the boiler room in a fit of rage, Mac sets fire to a drawing of Neeta and Hunter – unaware that his outburst has caused a gas leak from the boiler. And as the flames take hold…

Meanwhile, Gemma has some exciting action in her love life, when she arranges a rendezvous with a fella via her dating app! It’s no secret that forward Gemma is always on the lookout for a bloke, but hasn’t had a lot of luck so far. Thanks to her nasty old ‘friends’ Roxy and Zoe, Gemma is no stranger to online dating – but her matches weren’t impressed with the discrepancy between her profile picture and the real deal! Now armed with a proper profile, Gemma begins searching for potential suitors. As her head is turned by a guy called Niall and the pair arrange to go for a drink, could he end up being the man of her dreams?…

Aaron and Mark have had enough of Hamish this week – and take matters into their own hands to expose him as a fraud! But are they out of their depth? The boys’ suspicions about Hamish have only grown since he pitched up and revealed he was Tyler’s dad – but they know they must tread carefully to avoid their half-brother’s fury… “They realise Hamish has lied about details of his past and things don’t add up,” sighs actor Matt Wilson, who plays sleuth Aaron. “They only want what’s best for Tyler.” Hamish has a mysterious connection to Paris – and after he hastily hides a letter he’s received in the post, Aaron contrives to get him out of the way so he can take a peek. “When the coast…

In a spooky dream-like episode for Halloween, Heston, Valerie and Emma stay up late this week – and share their darkest fears… Heston is so infuriated by NHS red tape that he transforms into ‘Sweeney Carter’, determined to kill one of his colleagues – while Valerie ends up driven to dangerous distraction in an attempt to avoid ageing. Elsewhere, Emma’s fear of being incapacitated leaves her in a wheelchair and at the mercy of psychotic Karen. But how will they escape their very worst nightmares?…

Craig’s anxieties begin to affect his professional life this week – and he’s placed in a difficult position when he finds mum Beth at the centre of an incident! The young special constable has been out of sorts since Bethany’s trial ended, and his anxieties have spiralled as poor Craig finds himself unable to leave the house unless the minute is an even number. As a result he’s late for work, and his day grows worse when he’s called to a disturbance at a shop – where his own mother is causing the commotion! With the row escalating, Craig threatens to arrest Beth. What will she make of that decision?…

GIRLS ALLOWED I was cheering Vanessa in Emmerdale when she made her announcement in the Woolie. There’s no need for labels – and I’m looking forward to seeing her get to grips with this new side of her character. I love Vanessa and Charity, so let’s hope they hook up again! Damon, Cleethorpes MONSTER-IN-LAW As much as I love Mary in Corrie, I am totally Team Angie at this point. It was so awkward when Mary palmed her off on Toyah for the day, and I don’t think I’d have Angie’s patience if I had such an overbearing mother-in-law! Jude needs to have a word pronto. Carrie, Nottingham Norris has tried telling her! TEENAGE TRAUMA I thought the Hollyoaks episode about the teens’ self-harming pact was brilliant. All the actresses…

“Nicola believes that a child has the right to know its parents” It’s a good job Nicola Rubinstein’s pregnancy means she’ll have to give alcohol a swerve for the next nine months, because wine is not her friend! It’s hard to believe this kind-hearted, moral girl would have bedded another woman’s boyfriend – and ended up carrying a secret love child – if she’s hadn’t been under the influence. However, clouded by vino, Nicola went against all her principles, and now she has the mother of all problems to deal with. Worse still, as her secret lover Gary returns from a romantic holiday with his beloved Sarah, he’s horrified to hear her news… “Nicola completely denies it at first, telling Gary that the dates don’t match up and the baby…

“It was surreal seeing all the Dingles!” Katie The second stop on our grand tour around the soaps was the picturesque village of Emmerdale in Yorkshire, which happens to be home to the favourite soap of our second lucky prize winner, Katie Kendall. The 24-year-old super-fan was joined by her sister Sarah, plus our other prize-winning pair Sarah Munton and Pauline Spencer – and here Katie fills us in on her day in the Dales… “I think Emmerdale is the best soap because the storylines are so dramatic, and I really like everything that’s been going on with the Barton brothers. My sister comes round my house for tea and we watch all the soaps with one another, so I said I’d pick her…

The Taylors’ arrival in Walford was a scary day for the locals, but the family soon proved their neighbours had nothing to fear. Or have they? Head of the clan Lorraine Stanley (Karen) and some of her brood – including Danny Walters (Keanu) and Clair Norris (Bernadette) – spent a fun day being scared witless by the terrors of Tulleys Shocktober Fest in Crawley. Joining them at the thrilling event and proving his tough man cred was Richard Blackwood (Vincent), who armed himself with a chainsaw – albeit a fake one!…

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The Pembertons have found a way to get the life they’ve always dreamed of: parents Mal and Jen invest in a caravan park in the US, which gives them the chance to take their family away from rainy Yorkshire to a new life in sunny Florida. But their new business is set to become a bit of a handful… “They are at a point in their lives where they could settle for where they’ve got to, or they could go and have an adventure,” explains Lesley Sharp, who plays Jen. “So they take their two kids off to Florida to start a business and have a different life.” “And what do they find when they get there? A mess!” chips in Philip Glenister, who plays Mal. “There’s quite a lot…

Emmerdale’s big ‘whodunnit?’ sees even more shocking twists and turns this week, as the police ramp up their investigation into Emma Barton’s murder. As detectives begin to take a special interest in Adam’s car – and the fact that he had his tyres changed on the day that Emma died – the heat is very much on Moira’s son. But is he the real culprit, or is someone else to blame? The big twist comes when shock new evidence reveals that Laurel has been lying about her whereabouts on the day of Emma’s death. And that’s why we’re naming Laurel as our prime suspect… PRIME SUSPECT LAUREL THOMAS MOTIVE… Laurel and Emma have been enemies for a long time now – as the whole village knows… ON THE…

Chesney and little Joseph are back in Weatherfield this week, as Sinead prepares to make the lad feel welcome. Young Joseph hasn’t step foot on the cobbles for two years, after moving to Portugal with his mum Katy. Following the car crash that caused her tragic death, determined Ches jetted off to support his son through his grief – and now that Ches and Sinead are due to marry, this makes her Joseph’s future stepmum. It’s a big commitment given that her relationship with Chesney was rekindled just a few short months ago – and we can’t help but think Sinead is secretly harbouring feelings for her ex Daniel, no matter how much she pushes him away. Nevertheless, Sinead is ready to take the plunge and become a doting wife…

Walford’s ghosts and ghouls are the least of Michelle’s worries this Halloween, as she ends up coming face to face with her stalker Tom – again! For weeks the creep has bombarded poor Michelle with unwanted gifts and nuisance phone calls, after she told him that she didn’t want to see him any more. Michelle has since reported Tom to the police – though it seems that he still hasn’t got the message as he spies on her once more. Having spotted Tom across the street from the Mitchells’, Michelle panics and Phil sends him on his way. But when she heads off to her work Halloween party, Tom reappears and she’s trapped on the Tube with him. As the unhinged fella asks Michelle why she is denying her love…

Jai meets teenage cerabral palsy sufferer Ted this week, giving him food for thought about the future for his daughter Eliza. Jai has been distraught since discovering there’s a chance his little’un has the condition, so Megan and his father Rishi are hoping Ted can help to put his mind at rest. Insisting how independent he is – thanks to the way his parents worked together in raising him – Ted eventually convinces Jai that all is not lost for Eliza. But can Jai and Megan see eye to eye long enough to help their daughter?…

Troublesome Gerry makes an enemy of Aaron this week, as he creates further carnage while the residents get ready for the village firework display. Aaron trusted his little sister Liv in the care of Zak and Lisa while he was away on his holidays, and can’t believe it when he hears about the incident that occurred between Liv and Gerry in his absence. Although in reality the situation was nothing more than drunken Liv throwing up on Gerry’s T-shirt, the Dingles weren’t impressed – and neither is Aaron when he hears their version of events. However, Gerry looks to be on the brink of more trouble after he gets his hands on a load of fireworks for the display. Diane is suspicious about his obsession with the dangerous items –…

“It’s sad to think of Sienna and Warren not being together” Being in pretend labour is exhausting – I don’t know how women handle it in real life!” grins actress Anna Passey, as we chat about the moment Sienna realises her unborn babies are coming. Sienna’s pals believe she’s fled the village – little do they know that she’s been held captive by Warren all this time. And with the dad-to-be plotting to steal Sienna’s twins after she gives birth, can she persuade him to get the medical help the babies’ lives will depend on? Hi, Anna! Is poor Sienna losing all hope of escaping from Warren? She is, but she still has this determination because she’s doing it for the babies – the operation she had means that she…

Nicola had better hope and pray that Gary is a good liar – because detective David Platt is sniffing about! With his history of scheming and his natural distrust of the world, David can spot a secret a mile away – and he has questions to put to Gary. It all kicks off when David sees Sarah’s boyfriend and Nicola having a row, and realises something weird may be going on between them. Jumping to the inevitable conclusion, David rattles Gary by demanding to know what’s happening between him and Nicola. Of course, Gary is quick to deny anything major, but does admit he shared a stolen kiss with Nicola. David lets it lie for now, but it’s clear he doesn’t trust Gary and is wondering if that’s the extent…

“IT IS ONE WORLD AND IT IS IN OUR CARE – I HOPE WE REALISE THAT” The wonders of the deep sea are on offer this week, and without the need to spend any cash on diving lessons or scuba equipment. In fact, all you need to do is tune in to the latest series from the BBC’s Natural History Unit, which is deploying cutting-edge technology to take us deeper into the oceans than we have ever been before. Over the course of seven episodes, we’ll get to see stories that span 39 countries and more than 6,000 hours of underwater diving – and of course, it’s all narrated by the reassuringly familiar voice of Sir David Attenborough. “I am still absolutely…

It turns out that the title of last year’s special – Ball And Boe: One Night Only – wasn’t strictly accurate! Michael Ball and Alfie Boe’s show was so popular with viewers that they’ve reunited to give us all another helping – and they’d be quite pleased if this one wasn’t the last one either. The two tenors found a window in their hectic schedule to tell Inside TV how they got back together… Were you hoping you’d get to do another show together? Alfie We were hoping last year that we’d be able to do it again – and now that we have we don’t know what’ll happen next, but we’re just enjoying it! It was a great opportunity to come back – so yeah,…

SHOW FRIGHT NIGHTS AT THORPE PARK Get your spook on this Halloween, as The Walking Dead invades Thorpe Park with two new live-action scare mazes – indoor maze The Walking Dead: Living Nightmare, and outdoor maze The Walking Dead: Sanctum. Fright Nights run at Thorpe Park till 31 October – to book tickets, visit www.thorpepark.com/frightnights DVD THE MUMMY After centuries buried beneath the desert, an ancient Egyptian princess is awakened – and her lust for revenge threatens to destroy the whole world. As soldier of fortune Nick (Tom Cruise) trails her from the Middle East to London, can he save the day? win! For the chance to win a copy, tell us who plays Dales newbie Tom Waterhouse: A) Ned Porteous or B) Joe Gill. Text ISWIN1 , a space,…

“Tina and Janet are set on a collision course…” Distraught parents Billy and Honey face the Halloween from hell this week, after their daughter Janet is mowed down by Tina’s speeding car! Their nightmare unfolds during what should be a night of fun and games for the local children, who are gathered at Jack’s house for a spooky-themed party. But after little terrors Janet, Amy and Riley quietly sneak out without any of the adults realising, disaster strikes. “Honey leaves Janet in Jack and Ingrid’s care – so you can imagine her horror when she returns to the party and realises that her daughter is missing,” sympathises our Walford spy. “It’s dark and cold outside on the eeriest night of the year – so all manner of scenarios enter her…

“It could be time for Robert to take Lachy seriously…” While Robert remains fiercely determined to do the White clan damage this week, it turns out that he has a rival for the task – Lachlan! Despite being the youngest member of the wealthy White family, Lachlan has already proved himself more than capable of devilment – particularly where his relatives are concerned. So is sinister Lachy about to beat Robert to the punch and kill grandad Lawrence himself? And if he does, is there a possibility that Robert could be next? “Robert is ruthless enough to believe nothing will stand in the way of his war with the Whites,” claims our Emmerdale spy. “But he’s underestimating just how much Lachlan resents his family. He blames them for everything that’s…

Fingers crossed Rita will soon be back to the woman we love!” Rita and Gemma wait anxiously this week for the hospital to deliver the results of Rita’s biopsy. Since learning that a brain tumour was the cause of her memory loss, stunned Rita has spent much of her time pondering her past, present and future. At one point, she was in such fear that she almost considered skipping the surgery altogether! But after her friends and family persuaded her to go ahead with the procedure, she’s now ready to hear the outcome… “Rita is absolutely terrified – she’s dreading what the news will be,” sobs our Corrie insider. “But there’s no way Gemma would ever let her face this alone. No matter what, Rita knows she’ll have the support…

“Shakil is oblivious to what’s going on with Bex” Shakil is hoping for less trick and more treat from Bex this week, as they and the other Albert Square teens get into the Halloween spirit. Unaware that Bex is holding a torch for her former teacher Mr Pryce, poor Shaki reckons that she might be up for a romantic reunion. His ex has given him every reason to believe it’s on the cards – but when puzzled Shakil finally confronts her about how she feels, will Bex admit the truth? “Shaki is well within his right to expect some honesty from Bex,” insists our Walford insider. “He’s been a true friend to her since their split – particularly while her life was being made hell by school bullies Madison and…

Michelle visits her boyfriend Robert in prison this week – but she has a job on her hands to keep his spirits up. With Robert still inside for assaulting drug dealer Rich, Michelle’s more desperate than ever to have him home, so wants to ensure that he can hold it together until his release date. However, with Michelle having been to hell and back thanks to Will’s sinister stalking campaign, both of them are struggling. Will a few moments with one another manage to make everything better?…

The battle lines are drawn this week, as Fletch and Jac go to war over the hospital’s staffing crisis. There simply aren’t enough nurses to go around – so Fletch takes the decision to rehire Amira Zafar, a nurse who Jac believes to be useless. After Jac and Fletch unintentionally end up having lunch together, they nonetheless manage to find some common ground – and agree to call a truce. However, when an X-ray goes missing and Jac blames Amira, Fletch is called to a desperate situation on Darwin. He learns that Jac has cancelled the majority of her surgeries, and that she’s refusing to operate without the support of nurses who are up to the job! As Fletch confronts her, will Jac back down? Or, as her colleague begins…

Tyrone has some explaining to do this week, after Fiz learns that he’s used the money from Hope’s crowd-funding website to buy a new van for their scrap business! The factory girls originally set up the charity page to help boost business for the headscarves they were making for sick children – and naughty Beth used a picture of Fiz and Tyrone’s daughter Hope, who has survived cancer. However, after well-wishers continued to pledge money to Hope’s cause, Tyrone suggested to Fiz that they kept the cash. How will she feel when he admits that he’s already gone ahead and spent it?…

Tori and Ash go on their first official date this week – but the course of true love never runs smooth for these star-cross’d lovers! The pair decide to ditch their ‘will-they-won’t-they?’ act for a nice, simple meal together at Salt – but they reckon without a drenched shirt, an emergency call for doctor Tori, and John and Marilyn sat watching at the bar! And despite them making it to a passionate kiss, the date ends on a bum note when Ash says he has to get back to Luc. The next day, Tori and Ash endure an awkward encounter on the beach – and Ash admits to VJ that he only cut short the date because he didn’t want Tori to see his messy pad. As the lovebirds are…

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“Weirdly, Ross and Pete’s roles have almost reversed…” “I’ve been telling people – off the record – that Lisa Dingle killed Emma…” Don’t panic! Our chat with Michael Parr, who plays Ross, doesn’t require a spoiler alert. He’s simply sharing his best tactic for responding to Dales fans who’ve been demanding to know who murdered Ross’ mother. “Like I’d be able to tell anyone the answer!” he laughs. “It’s nice being stopped in the street by people – but it’s good to throw them a curve ball now and again. And I quite enjoy watching their faces when I do!” Ross has lost his mum and his younger brother Finn in rapid succession, and is clearly grieving – but he also happens to be one of the main suspects in…

Summer Bay High principal Maggie Astoni has taken to her new seaside home like a duck to water – and the same is true of star Kestie Morassi, who plays her. “In many ways, Maggie is me,” she enthuses. “I also have a passion for education – teaching has been a side career for me. But Maggie is me if I was happily married with two kids and living my ‘sea change’ dream!” We all know that soap dreams can swiftly turn to nightmares – and that’s the case for Maggie this week, when a late night at the school takes a terrifying turn! She’s hard at work as a rock is thrown through the window – and when she investigates, a horrible flashback to an incident in her past…

“How would you fare living in the McQueen house?” Joel has spent much of his troubled time in the village asking the Lord for guidance – but here, 25-year-old actor Rory is poised to answer your questions instead… “Are you a fan of Joel and Cleo’s relationship?” Aw, I think it’s great! And it’s been received so well because I think that they’re quite a genuine couple. Plus there’s a lot riding on it in terms of the storylines, because there are lots of secrets and things like that. I think that it’s going to be really exciting for the Hollyoaks viewers to see what transpires between them over the next few months. “I was so gutted that Cleo decided to terminate her pregnancy. Do you think Joel will make…

While we wait with bated breath for Carla Connor’s comeback, Corrie’s Kym Marsh (Michelle) has given fans a glimpse of what’s to come this Christmas. Sharing a selfie of herself and returning co-star Alison King , Kym showed just how much she loves having her longtime friend back on the Street. “Alison had her first week back last week and it was like she’s never been away,” she revealed. “Everyone’s so pleased to have her back. We filmed our first scene, which was great and just like old times. Afterwards we hung out at the Trafford Centre and had lunch before going back to work. Ali’s back sharing a dressing room with me and Faye Brookes [aka Kate]… and it’s nice to have a natter while our hair and make-up…

After terrorist kingpin Omair Idrisi escapes capture and takes out almost an entire Army squad, British special forces are left with no option but to reinstate Section 20 – otherwise known as “the people you send in to do the dirty jobs that could later be denied”. Sole survivor Sergeant McAllister (Warren Brown) assembles an elite team consisting of US special ops soldier Samuel Wyatt (Daniel MacPherson), Lance Corporal Gracie Novin (Alin Sumarwata) and Captain Natalie Reynolds (Roxanne McKee) to bring down Idrisi. Inside TV caught up with the cast to ask how they prepare ready for these action roles… We hear you were sent to boot camp to get in shape? Roxanne It was super-intense, but incredible. It was fantastic to be paid to become so fit! Not only…