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There’s an old rule of publishing that cute things sell. Editors are always looking for the ‘wet dog’ for their front cover – something so forlorn yet adorable that readers can’t help but be drawn in. Well, here at Inside Soap this week we bring you the ‘wet Mick’ cover – and I think it will prove irresistible! Turn to p12 to find out why Danny Dyer is in the drink. I’d also like to take this opportunity to plug the no-less-desirable Inside Soap Yearbook 2016, now on sale in all good newsagents and supermarkets. It’s packed full of interviews and gossip – and though you can’t tell from the little picture here, it’s really shiny! Look out for it in the shops and you’ll see what I mean… Enjoy!…

Things heat up after the Dog’s Single Mingle night this week – as Darren and Grace sleep together! With her on-off partner Trevor currently banged up for murder, Grace decides it’s time to get back in the dating game, and talks Esther into looking after baby Curtis so she can head out to the Dog on the pull. Meanwhile, Darren – his plans for a reunion with Maxine on hold – turns up at the pub as well. Soon, a bizarre party game brings the two singletons together… “Grace has been in Darren’s bad books since she kidnapped poor Charlie,” our Hollyoaks insider reminds us. “But she’s becoming more and more convinced that Trevor is guilty and wants to forget all about him, so she decides to make up with…

Gary means business when he returns to the cobbles this week, as the Nazir family struggle to cope in the aftermath of Alya’s betrayal. Since fessing up about her one-night stand with Jason, Alya has been ostracised by those closest to her. Sharif has been giving his granddaughter the silent treatment, while her fiancé Gary fled the country to visit his dad in Hamburg. But the heartbroken fella is now back on Coronation Street – and he’s determined to make his presence felt… “Alya’s life has been totally devastated by her shameful mistake – she can’t function, as she’s so overwhelmed by guilt,” says our Corrie insider. “She completely unravels after hearing that Gary is back in town. The one ray of light in all this is when her grandad…

Heston finally arranges a date with midwife Ruhma this week – under the guise of an evening round at his being a working supper! Keen to make the night go swimmingly, Heston has everything organised, but the atmosphere is initally awkward as nervous Ruhma admits she’s got housing problems. When Heston offers to put his colleague up, however, Ruhma begins to relax – and after she suggests a game of bridge, Heston has never been happier! Sadly, as he moves in for a kiss at the end of the night, Ruhma takes offence – leaving Heston wondering whether he’s misconstrued their friendship after all… Also this week… Mrs Tembe ropes in the team for a charity calendar shoot, and Valerie is anxious about her appointment.…

There’s something about watching medical dramas that grips us here at Inside Soap – maybe it’s the blood and gore, or perhaps it’s because it makes us feel as if we could perform some of the emergency procedures ourselves! It seems our readers feel the same way, as Casualty won big at this year’s Inside Soap Awards. The show’s boss Erika Hossington was delighted with the accolade – and she tells us next year is set to be bigger and better than ever… “IT WAS ACHALLENGE TO MAKE VIEWERS THINK CHARLIE WOULD DIE…” Congratulations on winning the award for Best Drama this year. How did it feel? It was brilliant. We make the show for the viewers – that’s why we’re all here – and they’re the ones who really…

No one in the Corrie cast gets out and about as much as Kym Marsh! As well as leading the countdown to switching on Manchester’s christmas lights, the actress managed to squeeze in the Crème De La Crème Ball - along with her cast mates Katie McGlynn (Sinead) and Shayne Ward (Aidan) - plus the opening of a swanky local restaurant. Phew! Kym and partner Matt Baker, a personal trainer, were spotted at a kebab shop on their way home, so there’s always room for more. She’s a lady after our own hearts……

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Joe has also tried his hand at musical theatre since leaving Hollyoaks , and recently teamed up with his dad – comedian and TV star Joe Pasquale – for the UK tour of Monty Python’s Spamalot . “It could have gone one of two ways with Dad, but I loved every minute of it,” grins Joe. “Eric Idle even came to watch the show one night, and I sang Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life for him! “I’ve always wanted to do a musical,” adds the actor. “I love singing and dancing, but unfortunately I tend to do quite a lot of dad dancing…”…

SINGING SHIFT The fifth series of talent show The Voice UK next January will be its last on BBC1. The BBC has confirmed that it was outbid for the format rights by another broadcaster, thought to be ITV. FRIEL GOOD FACTOR Anna Friel has landed the lead in new ITV drama Marcella. The eight-parter follows a woman who, after her husband leaves her, returns to the police career she gave up 10 years earlier. WHOLE NEW YULE A new TV makeover show is looking for men and women of all ages who want to surprise their loved ones by having an image overhaul for Christmas. For more information, email casting@mavericktv.co.uk…

ARIES 21 MARCH - 20 APRIL  While enterprising, fun and ambitious, you can sometimes come across as a little bit jealous - so celebrate a colleague’s good fortune and don’t be a misery guts. Nobody likes a party pooper! TAURUS 21 APRIL - 21 MAY  Your relationship falls under the spotlight this week, but it’s all good. After a recent rocky patch, things continue to go from strength to strength, as you’re both in a great place. Long may it continue. GEMINI 22 MAY - 21 JUNE  Being a shoulder to cry on and a rock to others could be your second career, you sensitive soul. But now’s the time to make the most out of life and do some living instead. That’s your real vocation. CANCER 22 JUNE -…

THERE’S WORSE TO COME FOR DIANE AS SHE RECOVERS… With a serious stomach injury, Diane is rapidly transferred to the operating theatre, where medics battle to save her life. Her friends and family breathe a sigh of relief as she comes round shortly afterwards – but there is more bad news in store for Diane when surgeons admit there were complications with the procedure. She already has a traumatic medical history, having battled cancer of the colon back in 2004 – so what will the doctors have to say to her this time round?…

THE LATEST HOLLYOAKS LOVE TANGLE IS ABOUT TO GET EVEN MORE COMPLICATED… As if a love triangle between Grace, Nancy and Darren isn’t crazy enough, Esther throws another spanner in the works when she admits to Nancy that she has feelings for Grace! “Things have been quite rocky between Esther and Grace since Curtis was born,” says our snitch. “But after the trauma of the crash, their friendship is now back on track. “When Esther gave baby Curtis to Trevor and Grace, she gave them the child they had always wanted. It was a huge sacrifice, and Grace owes her big-time. So if Esther doesn’t share her feelings soon, relations between the pair are likely to become very strained and uncomfortable…”…

There’s heartache for Mary this week when – after several enjoyable outings together – Brendan reveals that he’s married! The singleton has fallen hook, line and sinker for the magazine editor, and she’s thrilled when he invites her to a convention for Inexplicable, the spooky publication which first brought them together in the Kabin. Brendan has since turned Mary’s humdrum life upside down – so with her new-found confidence, she gets glammed up for a drink in the Rovers. She’s overjoyed to see him, but Brendan shares a truly inexplicable fact – he’s already hitched, and is only inviting Mary to the fan event because his wife refuses to go! It’s a crushing blow for Mary, who has got carried away with her fella’s exciting tales of the unexpected. She…

Cal is set to face his toughest challenge as a parent this week, when baby daughter Matilda is taken ill. The medic rushes her straight to the ED, where Zoe and her team set about trying to figure out what’s wrong with the poorly tot. Seeing his little girl in such distress is clearly upsetting for Cal, and he flees the hospital – unable to cope any more. Charlie finds Cal sitting in his car, and the doctor admits to his colleague that he’s worried he won’t be a good enough dad for Matilda. Can Charlie convince Cal to step up to the plate and be there for his daughter when she needs him the most? Also this week… Lily’s colleagues turn against her, leaving her isolated.…

Bad boy Vincent has certainly made his mark in Albert Square – but it doesn’t take a genius to work out that his steely mother, Claudette, is the real force to be reckoned with! And as more of their secrets come to light in dramatic fashion this week, star Ellen Thomas – who plays her – tells us that old mother Hubbard is packing more fire power than people realise… “MANY THINGS WILL COME BACK TO HAUNT CLAUDETTE!” “Claudette is the puppet master pulling all of Vincent’s strings!” chuckles the excited actress, who joins Inside Soap for a chat on her day off. “She’s engineering a lot of the things he’s getting up to, which is why his recent affair with Ronnie really challenged Claudette. She can handle Vincent’s wife,…

WHILE SAMANTHA doesn’t think much of open marriages, she reckons it will prove to be a gripping plot should Bernice decide to give it a go… “If the physical element to Bernice and Lawrence’s relationship was present, they’d be a great match because they get on really well,” says the star. “But they still have a lot in common and enjoy a good partnership. Despite the flaws, it seems to work for them. “I think it’s interesting there’s nothing sexual between them,” adds Samantha. “It’s something that hasn’t really been done in a soap before, and that makes it a fascinating storyline to explore. I love working with John Bowe, who plays Lawrence, too. He’s such a kind and generous actor, so professional, and a very lovely man to be…

Will Zoe and Max reunite? …asks Sarah, via email It’s not the end of the story – they are still married, after all. Zoe is an expert in self-sabotage and that’s why we played that conclusion at the wedding. It felt very true to her character. But I hope the audience likes what we have planned for them. Will there be any more crossovers with Holby City ? …asks Jayden from London Absolutely. That’s going to be happening far more regularly because I know the viewers really love it. Even though it’s our 30th anniversary next year and not theirs, I think the fact that Charlie’s been working in the emergency department of Holby City hospital for 30 years will be marked in Holby City – the…

The Hollyoaks cast glammed up to help Alfie Browne-Sykes (Jason) celebrate turning 21 in style, with Fabrizio Santino (Ziggy) and Amanda Clapham (Holly) joinging him at Aintree Racecourse. Jason was later surrounded by a bunch of friends and co-stars to watch him blow out his birthday candles. Is that a pic of the ickle baby Alfie we spy on his cake?…

As EastEnders’ Whitney, star Shona has seen more than her fair share of drama. Here, the 24-year-old actress chats all about chihuahuas, Cheryl and crooning… Do you like doing housework? …asks Hannah from Norfolk Not really! I’m actually very untidy whereas my boyfriend [singer Ryan Wilkins] is the one who is meticulous about cleaning. We’re living together now, and we’ve reached a good compromise. My motto is ‘No ring, don’t clean a thing’ – so he has to go round the house picking up all my socks instead! What are some of your favourite school memories? …asks Beth, via email My fondest memories from primary school would have to be weaving in and out of the willow trees on the playground. My friends and I would pretend that there were…

Like many parts of London, Pepys Road has seen a huge rise in property values. This means it’s now a mix of people on modest incomes who have lived there for decades and wealthy new arrivals, intent on maximising the potential profit from their homes. There isn’t much to unify the residents, until postcards start arriving through every door with ‘WE WANT WHAT YOU HAVE’ printed on them. At first the locals assume it’s a viral marketing campaign, until another batch of messages arrive – this time with proof that they’re all being watched… “I live in London, and you get this unsolicited mail all the time,” explains Toby Jones, who plays banker and Pepys Road resident Roger Yount in the five-part drama. “They say, ‘If you’re thinking about leaving,…

Nordic cop drama The Bridge is known for its bleak plot twists, but none hit viewers harder than the conclusion of series two. Swedish detective Saga Norén turned her Danish partner Martin Rohde in on suspicion of killing the man who murdered his son. As the new series begins, Martin is in prison, but Saga needs the help of the Danish police once again when the founder of Copenhagen’s first gender-neutral kindergarten is found murdered in Sweden. However, will any of Martin’s former colleagues be willing to work with the notoriously blunt detective after what she did? Inside TV caught up with Sofia Helin, who plays her, to find out what’s ahead for Saga this year… How was it returning for a third series with only…

“I’VE KISSED JIM BEFORE, ACTUALLY IN THE FILM CLOUD ATLAS. SO I KNOW WHAT IT’S LIKE.” London Spy’s Ben Whishaw on the possibility of romantic scenes with co-star Jim Broadbent “I TRY NOT TO PUT ON WEIGHT, BUT GREGG CHEATS ON HIS POINTS. WE COUNT THEM!” Monica Galetti is monitoring Gregg Wallace’s dietary habits on MasterChef: The Professionals… “I LEARNED A BIT OF DIY, THAT WAS A FIRST. NICK KNOWLES SHOULD WATCH OUT -I MAY HAVE HIS JOB!” Ben Fogle picked up some life skills while making New Lives In The UK “I GOT A BUG ON THE LAST DAY-IT WAS AWFUL. I WAS FEELING EMOTIONAL ANYWAY, ANDI WAS STRUGGLING NOT TO BE SICK!” Olivia Colman went through a variety of feelings while filming the final Peep Show…

EASTENDERS Seven years ago, Shabnam gave birth to a daughter, but such was her shame regarding the circumstances of the conception – a drunken night out with Dean Wicks – that she gave the baby up for adoption. But now Shabnam wants Jade back. The only trouble is, so does Dean’s mum, Shirley – and it becomes clear she isn’t going down without a fight… HOLLYOAKS Ziggy makes a confession! HOME AND AWAY Roo’s wedding hell NEIGHBOURS Paul’s deadly drive… CORRIE DOUBLE JEOPARDY! Sarah returns from Italy next week, much to David’s irritation - and she’s soon in danger! How far will David go to keep their family’s killer secret? EMMERDALE POLLARD GOES POSTAL! Grief has already seen poor Eric do very strange things. And next week, after the inquest…

Jamie’s wicked plot is finally scuppered this week – after Steph finds out he’s been blackmailing her brother Luke into racing illegally. Luke has been giving in to Jamie’s demands to prevent him humiliating Steph with nude photos of her. But when Steph and her boyfriend Andy follow Luke to the track for his latest race, and he’s forced to admit what Jamie’s been up to, Steph is determined that her slimy ex will get what’s coming to him… “Steph feels sick to her stomach when she finds out about Jamie’s blackmail,” sighs Tisha Merry, who plays her. “It really knocks her sideways – she’d completely forgotten about the photos, and never would have predicted Jamie might try to use them to his advantage further down the line. She’s disgusted…

Coronation Street legend Liz Dawn, who played much-loved Vera Duckworth, is coming back to soapland! But Vera’s ghost won’t be returning to Weatherfield any time soon, as Liz is swapping the cobbles for a cameo in the Dales… “There’s only one other show I would come out of retirement for, and that’s Emmerdale!” explains the star, who left Corrie in 2008, before coming back as Vera’s spirit in 2010 for Bill Tarmey’s [Jack Duckworth] exit. The actress will make a guest appearance as Mrs Winterbottom, a dour, cranky old lady who will prove to be very demanding when she stays at Eric Pollard’s B&B. “What a feisty lady she is!” exclaims Liz. “She will surely be giving the staff at The Grange a run for their money on…

WILL PHIL BEAT SHARON LIKE HE DID KATHY? This isn’t the first time one of Phil’s wives has been hurt as a result of his alcohol addiction. When the Mitchell hard man first became hooked on booze, he was violent towards wife Kathy, and it contributed to the breakdown of their marriage. It’s also no secret that Phil’s father, Eric, was handy with his fists, so is Phil set to take after dad once again? And will Sharon – who had more than her share of grief when she was married to his brother Grant – stand for such behaviour?…

FAIR CITY Eoghan hits rock bottom this week, as he struggles to contain his shock secret. Will he finally fess up to Debbie? Elsewhere, Robbie decides it’s high time he divulge the truth about his childhood to Carol – but is she ready to hear it? And while Heather plays mind games with Max and Farrah, other residents are still reeling from horrific recent events… RIVER CITY There are a series of shock discoveries in Shieldinch this week. As Bob floors Angus by admitting that Zinnie had a fling with Stevie, Stella’s world changes forever after she finds a lump in her breast. Meanwhile, Ellie returns from Las Vegas with a huge surprise for Bob – and Jimmy considers his own mortality when Madonna has some intriguing queries about death.…

After years of being the Street’s biggest bitch, Tracy Barlow has seemed to soften lately. She’s come a long way since losing her beloved mum, Deirdre – actually confessing to starting the Victoria Court blaze and cosying up to ex-hubby Robert. But you just can’t keep a bad girl down, and this week, the Tracy we love to hate resurfaces in spectacular fashion. Kate Ford, who plays her, explains that Leanne is the unlucky one in Tracy’s sights this time… “Tracy is a very jealous person and wants Robert all to herself,” says the star. “He and Leanne are slowly becoming mates, and Leanne’s the last person Tracy wants her boyfriend getting close to. So she feels jealous and insecure – that’s not a good mix!” For months, we’ve seen…

We’ve already got Christmas on the brain here at Inside Soap, and it seems the same is true for Coronation Street’s Catherine Tyldesley (Eva) and Kym Marsh (Michelle) – who were snapped looking glam as they switched on the Christmas Lights in Manchester recently. However, it doesn’t look as if they matched up their outfits, since each took a very different approach to dressing for the occasion. Catherine showed off her knockout curves in a sequinned gown, while Kym looked no less gorgeous in a fur coat. That said, while we envy Cath’s figure, we’d take the warm’n’snuggly option every time! Also starring...…

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Hollyoaks village is usually packed with darkness and drama – but as funny man Dennis Savage, Joe Tracini certainly brightened up the place when he became a cast member in 2011. Now Joe is back to doing what he does best and will be giving people the giggles this Christmas when he takes on the role of Idle Jack in Dick Whittington, alongside fellow Hollyoaks star Paul Danan [Sol Patrick] and S Club 7’s Tina Barrett. He’s certainly no stranger to a pantomime – and he can’t get enough of them… “I grew up doing pantomimes, and when I was little I was always Michael or John in Peter Pan,” reveals Joe. “I’ve played a comedic role in about seven or eight pantos now, and I really love it! Pantomime…

FROM BAKING TO SEWING and now pottery, you might think that we’d be getting bored of this format. Yet the core idea of watching a group of amateurs showing off the skills they’ve been honing for years hasn’t lost its charm, and we love expanding our vocabulary with strange phrases like ‘throwing off the hump’. Judges Kate Malone and Keith Brymer Jones have already won us over with their warmth and enthusiasm, and the contestants are an endearingly varied bunch. It might not become as big as Bake Off, but it’s no less addictive……

1 SATURDAY DVD A CHRISTMAS STAR Ex-Corrie faves Rob James-Collier (Liam Connor) and Suranne Jones (Karen McDonald) star with Hollyoaks’ Bronagh Waugh (Cheryl Brady), Liam Neeson and Kylie Minogue in a heart-warming adventure in which ‘miracle worker’ Noelle must save her village from demolition… WIN! For the chance to win a copy, tell us who Corrie’s Kylie recently murdered: A) David, B) Aidan, or C) Callum. Text ISPRIZE1, a space, then A, B, or C and your name & address to 87080 (50p). Or see below for postal entries. 2 SUNDAY DVD LEWIS - SERIES NINE Former Weatherfield star Angela Griffin (Fiona Middleton) joins forces with Kevin Whately and Laurence Fox in the final series of the Inspector Morse spin-off. Facing pressure from his tough new boss, Lewis…

GET YER COAT I absolutely adore the fluffy star-print cape Theresa has been wearing in Hollyoaks. Where can I buy it? Lou, via email Good news, Lou! You can snap one up at www.asos. com , though it’ll set you back £70. Happy shopping! YOU NAME IT! Now that Kathy’s back in Walford, it seems silly that the Bridge Street café is still named Cindy’s. Remind me why Ian’s business is named after the woman who had him shot? Sean, Hartlepool It was actually Ian’s late daughter, Lucy, who renamed the greasy spoon after her homicidal mother when she managed the business in 2012. But the café wasn’t always known as Kathy’s. It’s also been named after Ali Osman, Laura Beale, Shirley Carter and Mandy…

BULLSEYE! Gail’s return has breathed new life into Corrie’s killer Platt plot – and it’s as if she knows she’s sharing her granny flat with a corpse. “I’ll never feel lonely in that little annexe!” she chirped. Later: “There’s folk in the cemetery that haven’t had a better night’s sleep than me.” But the best was: “My annexe is going to knock ’em dead!” Deirdre fans everywhere cheered Tracy for her demolition of Ken’s new fancy piece, Nessa: “Look at the state of her… the hearse-chasing old slapper!” Bravo, Trace. We’ve come to suspect that Jai’s life is being run by two chocolate Santas, who play angel and devil on his shoulders. “Go to rehab!” “No, take cocaine!” It’s great to have…