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Temptation strikes for Linda this week, as her head is turned by Max and the bottle. With Mick still distant and detached, Linda is feeling lost and ends up throwing herself into a new business venture with Max. She’s thrilled after he’s able to convince Bobby to change the rules around age for the Lucy Beale Grant, making Linda’s dream a reality. However, Sharon’s concerned when she sees how close her best pal is getting to Walford’s most prolific Lothario – and warns Linda to steer clear. “Linda would do well to heed Sharon’s words – she knows what she’s talking about where dangerous liaisons are concerned!” says our Albert Square insider. “Linda stopped herself at a kiss before, but Max is sure there’s a connection between them, and he…

Angry Will is forced to eat humble pie and say sorry to Jamie this week – or face another stint in prison! With Will’s temper having got the better of him, Jamie apparently holds all the cards. However, when Will makes his apology, twisted Jamie seems surprisingly reasonable, leading Will to wonder what on earth is going on. Later, Jamie charges Mackenzie with getting Will to Home Farm that afternoon, and insisting that it must happen, no matter what. As Mackenzie wonders what Jamie’s playing at, it’s clear that Will’s visit to the estate is a trap……

Paul finds himself in possession of some explosive information this week, after he stumbles upon Pierce and Dipi having a secret tryst at Lassiters! “Paul has Pierce in a corner – and tempers flare” It doesn’t take much to shock Paul, so rather than be outraged that Pierce is cheating on his wife, he rubs his hands together in glee – and decides to use the information to his own advantage… “It sort of falls in his lap!” grins Stefan Dennis, who plays wicked Paul. “He’s passing the hotel room where Dipi and Pierce are having their secret tete-a-tete, and he recognises their voices. He catches a glimpse of them and realises what’s going on – Paul can’t believe his luck! Finally he has something earth-shattering on Pierce, it’s a…

Cosmetics entrepreneur Sean achieves his first sale this week – as he hosts his maiden make-up party at Speed Daal. Now he and Michael have secured the rights to exclusively sell a new range, Sean wants to get the cash registers ringing. He invites Todd, Ty, Fiz, Alina and Gemma to join him for the inaugural event, hoping they’ll snap up plenty of his stock. But while Ty splashes out on some bits and bobs with Fiz and their daughters, Todd doesn’t have a good word to say about it all. He warns Sean that this kind of opportunity is just a pyramid scheme in disguise. Todd reckons that whoever is making this product saw Sean and Michael coming, and they’ll end up stuck with products they can’t shift and…

There’s a showdown for Ruhma and Zara this week – as Ruhma confronts her boss over the anonymous report of Ruhma secretly harbouring her former patient, Tanya. While Zara insists she’d never betray her colleague in that way, Ruhma’s suspension is headline news on Letherbridge Online. The story questions if the midwife’s professional investigation could be racially motivated, leading manager Bear and his team to pledge to do all they can to protect her. But as a Letherbridge Gazette journalist arrives at The Mill, what might it mean for Ruhma’s career?…

Traumatised Vinny moves in with Liv this week, as he tries to get away from violent dad Paul. Oblivious Mandy has no idea that her partner is beating their son, and that he’s in the grip of a serious gambling addiction again. Although Vinny knows the truth, he really doesn’t want to destroy Mandy’s happiness now their family is back together. So, he decides to remove himself from the toxic situation instead of speaking out. While Mandy is gutted that their lad is leaving home, Vinny tells her that he wants to give his parents a bit more space. Getting plenty of alone time with Paul certainly appeals to Mandy, but she never wanted Vinny to leave on their account. However, she suspects that moving in with Liv is more…

It’s the most unexpected and unplanned coupling since, well… the last time Michelle lingered in the Queen Vic after closing time. Clearly, she has very specific fetish for rolling on beer-soaked carpets with bad-tempered landlords; but at least Grant Mitchell is a significant upgrade from Dirty Den. The fact that Michelle ends up pregnant by Grant just as she leaves Walford is now a matter for the history books. What’s more interesting is how they get there – in a classic episode written by EastEnders great Tony McHale, broadcast on Friday this week – as the old enemies look back at their lives with Sharon and Phil, and find unexpected common ground. We also follow David and Cindy, out and about the same night as Michelle and Grant are locked…

We could all do with a bit of cheering up right now – and who better to lift our spirits than EastEnders’ Kim? The Square’s funny woman returns home this week after her recent trip to Scotland, but you’d never notice that from her outfit… “The tartan represents Kim’s Scottish roots!” hoots returning star Tameka Empson, as she joins her old pal Inside Soap for a chinwag. “If the viewers remember, when she did a DNA test, it turned out that Kim was 5% Scottish, so she thought she’d go all the way with her outfit. I did do my research with the accent [laughs]!” In real-life, Tameka took a break from the show for the birth of her second child – but what has Kim been up to? And…

Home and Away takes its annual winter break at the end of this week – but there’s still plenty of drama to come, after Tane agrees to do a dodgy job! And according to actor Ethan Browne, who plays him, he’s in too deep this time… Hi, Ethan! Why does Tane go back down this dark path? He starts working with Ziggy at the garage, and he’s feeling really emasculated. He thought he’d be working on the cars, but in reality, he’s sweeping floors! He talks to Ziggy about his old life, when he had respect and women… and he realises he misses it. So he calls an old contact to arrange a dodgy job. How does Ziggy find out what Tane’s up to? She gives him the keys to…

Aadi Alahan is well-known for his overprotective nature on the cobbles, but can Corrie star Adam keep his cool as we ask him your reader questions? “What was your first day on the Coronation Street set like?” “Are you and Tanisha quite close?” It was pretty nerve-wracking – I’d been on sets before, but arriving at Corrie was very different: the studio and all of the sets are huge. I was nervous to see the cast members, too, but they were all very welcoming and I soon settled in. I think the first person I met was Ben Price [aka Nick Tilsley] in the green room, and he showed me around. It passed by like a blur, to be honest! “What’s the best thing about working with your on-screen dad,…

John Torode and Lisa Faulkner are back for a fifth series of their Weekend Kitchen, bringing us inspo for hearty food to get us through the chilly (and largely indoors-based) weeks ahead. And while it’s all about cooking for comfort, the pair insist that doesn’t have to mean being unhealthy… “It’s not all butter and cream, or thick and heavy,” advises John. “In fact, comfort food is about cooking good things: veg, potatoes, meat. So we’ll do things that are steamed or baked very lightly – although there’s nothing wrong with a sponge pudding and custard!” “We have a few meat-free recipes, too, and some lovely, comforting ones that aren’t bad for you,” adds Lisa. “But I also think at this time of year you go, ‘Ugh, it’s horrible out,…

Peter and Carla’s relationship is pushed to breaking point this week, when the recovering alcoholic once more succumbs to his addiction – and ends up landing himself in hospital! Peter reaches for the bottle after he’s randomly beaten up by a vicious thug. When a passerby stops to help shaken Peter, they unwittingly offer him a swig of whiskey from their hip flask – and the vulnerable cabbie doesn’t think twice about taking it to numb the pain. However, it’s a decision that will not only cost Peter his sobriety, but could also destroy his relationship with Carla, who’s devastated when her soulmate proceeds to drink himself into oblivion… “He reacts in typical Peter Barlow way and shuts Carla out,” explains Alison King, who plays her. “She knows she has…

Tensions are at breaking point this week, as Kat’s dangerous plan to steal a job lot of classic cars gets under way. With Phil, Ben and Shirley all on board, the stakes are high as the desperate woman tries to control her nerves ahead of the game-changing crime. While the Mitchells are used to being up to their necks in illegal jobs, Kat’s only doing this because she sees no other way to save the Slater family from total ruin. But when Shirley winds her up, Kat snaps and calls the job off – until Ben steps in… “Any chance for something that is kind of easy work-wise to make a bit of money is something they generally jump at!” laughs Max Bowden (Ben), of the Mitchells’ involvement in the…

Todd plays Paul this week, as he causes him bother at work, then encourages him to make a fool of himself in front of Billy. However, will he be successful in driving a wedge between his ex Billy and his new boyfriend? Following a tough shift at the helpline, Paul turns up for work at the factory exhausted. And after Paul leaves his desk, cunning Todd takes his chance and swaps the delivery boxes meant for the hospital – so when Sarah realises the error Paul’s made, she’s livid… “Obviously neither Sarah nor Paul realise there’s been foul play,” says our Coronation Street source. “So as Sarah confronts Paul about sending out the wrong orders, Paul lashes out and tells her to stick her job – and storms off, effectively…

Martine attempts to make Felix jealous this week, and goes out with someone she used to work with… Felix has been attempting to win back Martine since she rejected him at Mitchell’s wedding, after he slept with Lisa! But now he’s begun a relationship with Grace, and is rubbing Martine’s face in it. Knowing exactly what’s going on, Mitchell encourages Martine to move on and go on a date with a former colleague. Will the date be a success? Or does Martine’s heart still belong to Felix?…

Angelo uncovers his wife’s affair with Colby this week – but what will he do now he knows? While Taylor has ended things with Colby, Angelo is suspicious that something is going on between them. The police officer goes to great lengths to get hold of his wife’s phone records, and discovers that there’s one number she’s been calling over and over – and when Angelo dials it himself, Colby answers! With his worst fears confirmed, will Angelo use his wife as bait to finally arrest Colby for murdering Ross?…

The hottest new video cassette in Emmerdale is not a pirate copy of Titanic, or indeed Dingles Down Under, but some dodgy footage of Kim Tate seemingly arranging a murder. She’s been blackmailed over it, but now Steve has the tape securely under lock and key. Well, not that securely, as it turns out, when Zoe gets curious and pops open his safety deposit box. She watches the tape open-mouthed, and then shows it to Chris, leaving brother and sister determined to use it to bring down Kim once and for all. But the video doesn’t tell the whole story, and soon Zoe has all her illusions about her sainted father brutally shattered… Across the village, Zak prepares to propose to Lisa. But first he has to wait for the…

BUSY BEES I spotted the strange bee collage on the wall of the Bailey house in Corrie – where can I get one of these pictures from? Mia, Stoke Their ‘Framed Worker Bee Collage’ is from Lucy Willow, and is a handmade design. Other collages are available, as well as illustrations, photography prints, and some decorative pieces. Take a look for something unique! MYSTERY A MAP I enjoyed your big map of Coronation Street recently, but it left me wondering: where is the police station? It’s often seen on screen these days, but it wasn’t on your map. Peter, Cumbria Weatherfield Police Station has been a notable part of the extended Corrie set since 2018. It’s to be found, in reality, hidden just behind a gate beside the Trim Up…

“I had to do my vocal warm-ups – I’ve been a fan of Mica for years,” grins Tameka. “I was so excited to see her – I spoke to her in the corridors as we were going between scenes. “I think Ellie was such a great addition – I love the fact that they put a female character up against Phil, as usually the gangsters are men. So to have someone like Mica – just her poise, the way she stands – was amazing. I thought, ‘You go girl!’ However, I don’t want to see her up a dark alley [laughs].”…

I’d say Alex Bain. I think the chemistry between Aadi and Simon Barlow would be great, especially with the sorts of scenes Alex is doing at the moment. I reckon it would be fun to do, as they’d make two great troublemakers! Every week, we put your questions to a star of the soaps. Look out for requests on our Facebook page, or email your questions to youask@insidesoap.co.uk, putting the actor’s name in the subject line. Our favourite question each week will win a £20 prize!…

From Oscar-winning movie-maker Steve McQueen comes this quintet of films, set in the shadow of racial discrimination during the periods of the late 1960s and mid-1980s… “Small Axe refers to the West Indian proverb that means ‘together we are strong’,” explains Steve. “The anthology is anchored in the West Indian experience in London, and is a celebration of all that that community has achieved against the odds. It’s a love letter to Black resilience, triumph, hope, music, joy, love, friendship and family. Oh, and food!” Mangrove is the first of the five, telling the true story of Frank Crichlow (Shaun Parkes), who opened his West Indian restaurant – Mangrove – in Notting Hill in 1968. The lively community hub is subjected to countless police raids, forcing Frank and his friends…

TV BECOMING YOU This series explores how our first 2000 days on Earth shape the rest of our lives. Told through the eyes of over 100 children across the world, from Nepal to Japan and Borneo, each episode offers a thought-provoking look at how children learn to think, speak and move, from birth to five years old. It shows how different our journeys can be, but ultimately tells the story of our shared humanity when it comes to raising children. Narrated by star Olivia Colman. Available on Apple TV+. DVD HARLOTS – SERIES THREE Margaret Wells has been exiled to America, while Lydia Quigley is languishing in Bedlam. It seems Charlotte and Lucy will finally be able to free themselves from their mother’s feud. But Charlotte soon learns that running…

Part of the reason why Carla takes her eye off the ball where Peter is concerned this week, is because she’s attempting to reunite Sarah and Adam. The atmosphere at Underworld has come under strain since the hotshot solicitor began making a play for Alina right under his estranged wife Sarah’s nose – and Carla has had enough of it! After warning him to keep his paws off Alina, Carla is stunned by Adam’s sheer arrogance after he suggests that she’s jealous! However, it’s Carla who ends up getting one over on Adam, after she tricks him and Sarah into meeting up for lunch, in the hope that they’ll eventually end up making good use of the swanky hotel room that Peter turned down. Can Adam and Sarah repair their…

Tortured Belle spirals out of control this week, as she grabs a knife and goes after Jamie… After weeks without her meds and under intolerable stress, Belle snaps when the reality of Nate’s sacrifice for her is laid bare. Believing it to be the only way to end the nightmare she’s living, Belle siezes the knife by Nate and Tracy’s gender-reveal cake, and vanishes into the woods. She’s hell-bent on stopping Jamie, but will she make good on her killer plan? “Lisa’s voice in Belle’s head is telling her to protect her family, and she takes that to mean getting rid of Jamie!” explains Eden Taylor-Draper, who plays the tormented woman. “I don’t think she quite knows what she’s planning to do; she’s in a whirlwind. But she starts to…

There are dramatic scenes set to play out in EastEnders in the coming months, with the cast filming by the grave of Sharon’s son, Denny, who died earlier this year in the boat disaster. Our spies spotted Letitia Dean (Sharon) filming alongside Steve McFadden (Phil) and Adam Woodyatt (Ian), with Sharon having cross words with both men in the scenes they were shooting. “Of course, we all know that there’s a big secret over Denny’s death – that Sharon’s best friend Ian locked him in the room where he drowned,” our EastEnders insider reminds us. “So, could this be the moment that Sharon discovers the truth? Adam Woodyatt is set to take a break from the show, so these emotional scenes may well be part of his departure, as he’s…

Mitchell is stunned and appalled this week, when he discovers his brother Toby trying to hide murdered Lisa’s corpse. The bloke is aghast when he walks into the garage, to find Lisa’s body in the boot of a car. However, as Toby tries to calm down his sibling, shocked Mitchell can’t take in what he’s seeing. Can Toby silence his brother before he reveals the awful truth to all? “Toby will go as far as he needs to protect himself,” reveals Bobby Gordon, who plays the killer. “He doesn’t think before he acts, but what really scares him is going back to the life he once had, being locked up. This is the closest that Toby’s come to having a family – one thing he doesn’t want is to lose…

Hi, Max! How does Ben feel about getting involved with the job? Ben has been sceptical about getting back into too much crime, and I think Kat has never been a trustworthy person anyway, certainly as far as the Mitchells are concerned. They’ve had history with Kat and Stacey being involved with hurting Phil. I definitely think there’s a bit of scepticism there. He seems to be happy that Shirley is involved, though… Ben and Shirley have quite a unique relationship because of their history. And underlining everything, Ben and Shirley care a lot about each other. It’s a relationship that me and Linda Henry [who plays Shirley] find very interesting. I think there’s a level of trust there when it comes to Shirley. And, of course, there’s also the…

Vindictive Jamie uncovers the truth about Dawn’s return to sex work this week – so she offers to sleep with him to buy his silence! The nasty HOP boss has been searching for a reason to sack Dawn, and believes that she’s back on drugs, having seen her meeting a shady man. However, Dawn hasn’t returned to crack – instead, she’s been supplementing her meagre wages by visiting her ex-punters. So, when Jamie confronts her about meeting her dealer, she’s forced to admit the truth – and then she makes her shocking offer. “Any decent man would see Dawn’s total desperation and try to help her, not exploit her further,” tuts our Dales spy. “But not Jamie Tate! He’s just looking for a way to weaponise what she’s told him.…

Tina finds herself homeless again this week, after Ash makes it clear that she wants her out of the house! Tina has been lodging with Ash and Iqra for a while, but it transpires Ash isn’t as keen on their houseguest as her other half is. After Iqra confronts Ash, she admits that she doesn’t like living with Tina, prompting Iqra to agree that she’ll ask her to move out – just as Tina walks in and overhears them! Tina is gutted, but stoically sets about finding somewhere new to live. First, she enquires with Kathy, who’s sympathetic to her plight. However, with everything going on with Ian right now, Kathy just doesn’t have the capacity to help out someone else. Tina then lands on Shirley’s doorstep, and begs her…

These days, someone is held at gunpoint every other Monday on Coronation Street, but back in the 90s it was still quite the novelty. That said, it’s no surprise that Liz McDonald’s dalliance with organised crime boss Fraser Henderson has ended in tears – except of course to Liz, whose views on men and the nature of love are, in the face of all evidence, not so much optimistic as borderline certifiable. And so it is that Liz, husband Jim and son Andy find themselves held hostage in their own living room, staring down the snout of a sawn-off shotgun. At the other end of the shooter, his finger twitching on the trigger, is Gerry Turner; sometime associate of Fraser, who thinks Liz tipped off the police about a planned bank…

OPEN FOR BUSINESS It’s been absolutely fantastic to see our beloved Doctors back on our screens again. And I’m so pleased that the brilliant Valerie Pitman hasn’t changed one bit during the summer, she is still putting her foot in it and making mistakes – just how we viewers love her! Kevin, Staffordshire PECULIAR PAST Am I the only one who’s a bit confused by the revelation of Moira’s past in Emmerdale? The fact that she left home to protect her mother who was having an affair is slightly baffling – I think there must be more to this story. I quite like Mackenzie, though, and his attractive Scottish accent! Stella I reckon there’s definitely more to be seen between Mackenzie and Moira… A BEST WAR FRIENDS … There is…

“Cain is pretending everything is fine, and he’s putting on a brave face – but Moira is about to make him confront everything…” reveals Jeff Hordley, as we join him and co-star Natalie J Robb via video call, ahead of a very emotional showdown while their alter egos are locked inside a barn this week. Cain and Moira are incarcerated after Sam learns that Cain – armed with a metal pipe – is planning reckless revenge against Jamie for what he’s done to Belle (see p10). Sam seeks out Moira to help, and they’re in the Dingle barn when she confronts him – shortly before her brother Mac locks them in. These intense scenes follow the arrival of Cain and Moira’s decree nisi, which finalises their divorce. Moira stuns Cain…

Can and Moira were a hugely popular couple – and, regardless of what happens next in their chequered love story, loyal viewers continue to make their feelings clear… “Emmerdale viewers are always telling me they should get back together,” grins Natalie. “‘Get back to Cain, we need a happy couple!’ they tell me. And they always say how lucky I am, don’t they Jeff?” “I don’t see anyone at the moment as I don’t go out!” Jeff tells us. “And I’ve had to come off Twitter as I had my account hacked, so I don’t see much on social media either. However, I do sense people want them to get back together – although I do think we need more of Cain and Moira arguing! “But Nat and I really…

Ladies of Weatherfield beware – Adam Barlow is back on the market, and he’s on the prowl! Since his split from wife Sarah, Adam has been flirting with any girl who crosses his path, and recently made a beeline for factory worker Alina – who just happens to be one of Sarah’s employees… It’s tough for any woman to resist the charms of the hot Scot. But as we sit down for a chat with Ruxandra Porojnicu, who plays Alina, she tells us that Alina is perfectly aware of what she’s getting herself into. “When Adam tries to flirt with her in the café, it is unexpected!” giggles the actress. “She doesn’t know if it’s her imagination, or if it’s actually happening, as she knows he is married to Sarah…

“Do you know what I really got into recently? Hollyoaks Come Dine With Me!” gushes Nadine, when we ask if she’s been keeping up with Hollyoaks during her time off. “I loved it – I was like a proper fan! But I was thinking that if me and Rory ever went on the couples version they do, we just wouldn’t come across well, because we’d end up arguing. He wouldn’t let me in the kitchen, and it would be a total disaster! “Rory’s a good chef, and he was amazing in lockdown,” she adds. “He’d be great on Come Dine With Me, although he’s a bit of a control freak in the kitchen. I’m a terrible cook, so I don’t think I’d do very well!”…