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Poorly Marilyn is rushed to hospital again this week, after she loses all sensation in her legs. Marilyn has been acting strangely ever since her original trip to the hospital, when she was put into a coma while suffering from a mystery illness. Since then, she’s been lashing out at everyone close to her – but as she grabs on to Irene as her legs give way, it’s clear Marilyn is petrified… “Imagine knowing that there’s something terribly wrong with you, yet having no idea what it is – it’s no wonder poor Marilyn is scared to death,” points out our Summer Bay spy. “But it’s as though she’s had a complete personality transplant since she came out of her coma, and her attitude towards her loved ones is really…

Robyn finds out she’s pregnant again this week, and the surprise knocks the ED nurse for six! It’s a comment from new doctor Paige that first makes Robyn suspect that she could be expecting a little brother or sister for Charlotte. Run off her feet, Robyn has no time to take a break, so is forced to do a test at work. However, Paige interrupts Robyn before she can see the result, and they head back into resus… Later, Robyn drops the pregnancy test in front of Paige – it’s positive! Robyn doesn’t know how to feel, and ends up confessing to Paige that the father of the baby is someone she’s only dated a few times, who has since moved abroad. Paige tries her best to comfort Robyn, but…

Zara finds fresh ways to needle her new nemesis Emma this week – as she meets up with an old school pal, Davinia, who’s organising a fashion show. While the pair catch up over lunch in the Icon, irritated Emma can’t help overhearing the animated chat between Zara and her replacement best friend, and appears rattled by the new development. However, when Davinia arrives at Zara’s later in the week to admit she’s having an affair and needs to tell her oblivious husband she’s staying with Zara, is her exciting new friendship set to lose its fizz?…

Isn’t Audrey just wonderful? She was the highlight of Corrie this Christmas just gone – boozing her way through the day. But we see a very different side of her in our classic episodes this week. On discovering she’s set to be a great-grandma, you’d expect our Audrey to clutch Sarah Lou to her bosom and let out a wistful, “Oh, lovey…”. But instead, Audrey turns on her granddaughter in a raging fury: “You’ve ruined your life – I could slap you!” she screams, looking as if she’s more than capable of carrying out the threat. This may seem out of character, but we’re soon reminded of Audrey’s own history. Herself a single teen mum, Aud knows the pain and the shame Sarah will face – and she doesn’t want…

“Freya comes to Erinsborough as a lone wolf – I love that!” exclaims Neighbours newbie Phoebe Roberts, as we chat over Zoom to see what’s in store for her mysterious alter ego. “It’s rare now that a new character comes into the show with no connection to anyone on Ramsay Street – but I think it’s great.” Since Freya arrived and started snooping around the Flamingo Bar, we’ve been puzzled by what she’s after – and why she’s trying to get close to Levi. Phoebe teases that what Freya’s hiding will bring chaos to the town, but admits she’s enjoying every second of it… Hi, Phoebe! How are you finding Neighbours so far? I’m loving it! I had absolutely no idea what to expect, but it’s an awesome challenge. When…

Faith might still be struggling after the tragic death of her husband last year, but Kirsty tells us she’s loving every challenge Casualty has thrown at her… “What is the most difficult part about playing a nurse?” The most challenging thing for me is that I’m quite queasy. So when there’s blood, or a bone sticking out of a patient, that’s when I have to try to keep myself together – to stop me from throwing up or fainting! Some people say the medical jargon is tricky, but that’s the bit I love. “You were involved in a major stunt with the ambulance crash last year – how was that to film?” It was hard, as at that time we were at the height of Covid – I had to…

In a dark and twisty six-parter we meet Becky (The Crown star Erin Doherty), who is obsessed with her estranged childhood friend, Chloe (Poppy Gilbert). Becky lives with her mum and works as a temp, embroiled in the ‘perfect’ lives of those she tracks via social media – particularly Chloe’s, whose account she follows fanatically. When Chloe dies suddenly, Becky’s desperate need to find out why takes her on a precarious journey as she infiltrates Chloe’s circle of friends as ‘Sasha’ – an alter ego more powerful and better connected than Becky has ever been. However, in playing such a dangerous game, is Becky set to lose herself completely? Inside TV joins Erin and Poppy to find out more… “BECKY DOESN’T HAVE A GREATSENSE OF SELF-WORTH…” ERIN Hello both! What…

Brace yourself to be gripped by the astonishing tale of multimillion-dollar con artist Anna Delvey… Who is Anna Delvey? Well, for a long time that was – quite literally – the million dollar question. Anna Delvey’s real name is Anna Sorokin, and she caused quite the stir on New York’s social scene… And she’s a German heiress? That’s what she convinced everyone – claiming access to a $60 million trust fund, private jets, exclusive parties, and a stay in a luxury hotel. Except… Except what? No spoilers here! But the true story of Anna Delvey/ Sorokin is far stranger – and more jaw-droppingly intriguing – than fiction… Okay then, so what about this new series? If anything could make the tale more thrilling, the fact that it comes via Shonda…

CORRIE A helping hand? CHES’ VISITOR COULD OFFER HIS FAMILY A LIFELINE… Bringing up five kids is a tough job for any family, let alone when you’re struggling to make ends meet, like Gemma and Ches are! Next week, a surprise visitor could offer them a lifeline, as Joseph’s gran, Linda, turns up on the cobbles. Ches and Joseph are both delighted to see her, and welcome her into their home with open arms. But is she really there to offer them her support? Or could there be an ulterior motive for her visit? EASTENDERS Fresh start Jada scores herself a job on the Square next week, much to Sharon’s relief. But is the teen mum really ready to knuckle down and stay on the straight and narrow? NEIGHBOURS Jane…

Adam and Imran are held at gun point this week – after a team of armed police swoop on the cobbles! The SWAT team falsely suspects that a firearm is stashed at the solicitors’ office after receiving an anonymous tip-off, which Adam believes to be the work of his supposed stalker Jeremy Bremner. However, as Bremner denies his involvement, Adam’s tormentor switches their attention to his terrified wife, Sarah – before viewers finally see who is behind the vicious hate campaign… “There’s clearly a second stalker at large!” “If Adam was in any doubt over whether or not he has a stalker, the sinister events this week don’t leave much to the imagination,” grimaces our cobbles spy. “The raid on his office is one thing, but what happens next to…

Steve and Tracy turn detective this week, to try to work out who their daughter Amy’s secret boyfriend is – but they have no idea that she’s seeing local bad boy Jacob! When Steve finds the young hoodlum in his house, he assumes that the lad is trying to rob the place, and reports him to the police! So how will the overprotective parents react once they find out that Jacob is actually their daughter’s new boyfriend? Elle Mullvaney, who plays Amy, explains why her alter ego has fallen for the former drug dealer… “Every time Amy tries to see Jacob, she’s caught by someone!” So tell us, Elle, why is Amy keeping her relationship with Jacob a secret? Amy knows about Jacob’s past, and she knows he has had…

The Sharmas are thrown into a panic this week, when Rishi collapses in the middle of a huge family row. The poor man has had a horrendous few months, but the final straw comes after Jai demands he sell Holdgate Farm. Rishi has no idea that his son needs quick cash in order to dig himself out of a massive hole to avoid losing everything (see p42 for more on that story). But once an argument kicks off between his children, Rishi is overcome with pain… “Priya and Jai are petrified that they are losing him,” shares our Emmerdale insider. “Despite his reputation as an eccentric, Rishi is his children’s rock, and they need him desperately. But it’s no surprise that the drama of the past few months is taking…

There’s a shock for Billy this week, when he finds out that ex-wife Honey is the new market inspector. The traders don’t hold back with their teasing as Honey embarks on her first day in the job, and tells Billy that there will be no favourites. He’s mortified to be under Honey’s jurisdiction – however, she’s soon distracted by Jean’s latest antics… In a bid to get Stacey a good pitch, Jean presents Honey with a cake and asks her to look favourably on the food van. Honey is horrified to think Jean believes she can be bribed – and when Stacey later goes to secure her spot, she reads her the riot act. Having established herself as firm but fair, Honey starts as she means to go on. Can…

Sally decides to mess with Tim this week, by setting him up for the movie night from hell. She’s fed up with Elaine fussing over him, and decides to get her own back by feeding her mother-in-law a white lie. Elaine wants to know what Tim’s favourite film is, so Sally tells her he’s a big fan of Terms Of Endearment. Obviously, a weepy emotional drama couldn’t be further from Tim’s cup of char. But once the credits open, he realises he’s trapped for the duration……

Dean despairs that he’ll never get back into the surf this week – but can Ziggy convince him not to give up? After falling from his board while practising in his living room, Dean worries there’s no future for him and his favourite hobby. Ziggy finds Dean in agony, and tells him it’ll be much easier to surf in the water. But when they get to the beach, Dean is overwhelmed with fear, and can’t bring himself to go in the ocean… Will Dean ever manage to get back on to a surfboard?…

Some soap characters are like boomerangs – just when we think we’ve seen the last of them, they come hurtling back on to our screens with maximum impact! So when Kelly’s wayward mother Laura returns to the cobbles this week, it’s no surprise that she’s set to wreck her daughter’s life once again. The difference this time, though, is that Laura is dying – and she truly wants to make amends with Kelly before it’s too late. It may sound like another one of Laura’s tall tales, but Corrie star Kel Allen – who plays the bad mum – assures us that her alter ego is entirely genuine… “When they pitched this story to me, I knew it was too good to turn down,” explains the actress. “Laura’s found out…

This new crime caper set in 80s London – co-written and starring King Gary’s Tom Davis, with Steve Stamp, Allan Mustafa and Hugo Chegwin of hit BBC3 comedy People Just Do Nothing – is a fictionalised version of the 1983 Brink’s-Mat robbery. Inside TV had a chat with Tom, Steve, Allan and Emer Kenny (EastEnders’ Zsa Zsa Carter), the narrator of the story, to learn more… “The funny thing about Brink’s-Mat is that they didn’t realise how much they were going to get,” explains Steve. “So it’s about the knock-on effects of that…” “Yeah, it’s still ambiguous about who were the mainstays in that robbery, to this day,” adds Allan. “We’re imagining a version where it’s not just four criminals involved.” This story revolves around a gang of small-time crooks…

When it comes to convincing some of our favourite famous faces to fess up to the misdemeanours of their pasts – and apologise to those they’ve wronged – Mel Giedroyc and Lou Sanders are a force to be reckoned with. And as the pair return for a second series of this painfully funny show, there’s plenty more dark celebrity secrets ripe to be revealed… “I’m delighted to say that the guest roster includes – just for starters – Keith Lemon, Bill Bailey, Sara Cox, David Haye, Lorraine Kelly and Jack Dee,” beams Mel, who’ll welcome comics Sarah Millican, Jamali Maddix and Chris McCausland for this week’s opener. “I don’t want to sound smug, but I’m absolutely over the moon! I adore our team with every bone in my body, and…

BLU-RAY GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE When single mum Callie and her two children, Finn and Phoebe, arrive in Summerville, they begin to discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters – and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind… Starring Carrie Coon, Paul Rudd, Finn Wolfhard and McKenna Grace. BLU-RAY LAST NIGHT IN SOHO Eloise, an aspiring fashion designer, is mysteriously able to time travel to the 1960s, where she meets wannabe singer, Sandie. But the glamour is not all it appears to be, and the dreams of the past start to crack and splinter into something far darker… Starring Thomasin McKenzie and Anya Taylor-Joy. BOOK DIAMOND by Jessie Keane It’s the early 20th century, and a girl changes her name and flees to Paris. Diamond Dupree becomes an artist’s model –…

Sarah vs... THE JOYRIDE FROM HELL!  After teenage Sarah fell for class rebel Aidan Critchley, he took her for a spin in Ken’s stolen car – before crashing the motor and leaving her for dead! Sarah survived and Aidan ended up in the frame for Maxine Peacock’s murder. Sarah vs... A SERIAL KILLER!  Speaking of Maxine, her true executioner was Sarah’s stepfather, Richard Hillman! Tricky Dicky’s finale was to plunge the Platts into the canal, but while Sarah escaped, Hillman succumbed to his watery grave. Sarah vs... HER DERANGED BABYDADDY! Sarah feared the worst when her son Harry’s father, Callum Logan, tried to force himself on her – only for Kylie Platt to show up and whack him to death! Sarah was part of the conspiracy to cover up his…

Bride-to-be Dawn suffers a sinister setback ahead of her big day this week, as a mystery stalker destroys her wedding dress. She’s horrified when she discovers the gown slashed and defiled when she nips home from her hen do. The discovery comes after Dawn grows suspicious that someone is following her, and sabotaging her at work. But as she surveys the damage to her dress, Dawn hears a creak and grabs a bat, ready to defend herself… “Dawn has proved she’s more than capable of fighting for her life – even if it means killing somebody!” warns our Emmerdale insider. “The damage to her dress has been done out of pure spite, and it’s sending a chilling message. Dawn knows that whoever has done this is trying to tell her…

The shattered Carter marriage is fractured further this week, when Linda fails to show up to see her devastated son, Ollie. Mick is broken-hearted by what’s happened between them, but he’s willing to do whatever it takes to help their confused little boy. Ollie is finding Linda’s absence deeply distressing, despite Mick and Nancy’s best efforts to cheer him up. However, there’s more pain ahead once Mick promises a visit with Mummy, and Linda lets Ollie down. “What’s happening to Ollie is agony for Mick!” “What’s happening to Ollie is agony for Mick – he can’t bear to see his little boy in so much turmoil,” shares our Walford insider. “Ollie can’t understand why Linda isn’t around, and all the attempts to make him feel better fall flat. Mick decides…

Wicked Al steps up his vendetta against Cain this week – by using his rival’s young son Kyle as a pawn in his twisted game! When Cain finds out what Al is up to, he goes off on one, and his petrified son witnesses it – leading to the lad going missing. But while Cain is terrified about what could have happened to Kyle, Al is rubbing his hands together with glee at the chaos he’s caused… “Cain attempted to murder Al’s son, that’s not something he’s going to forget,” reckons Michael Wildman, who plays Al. “The more Cain messes with Al, the more Al is going to step up his game. He does actually warn Cain and says, ‘You need to stop this, otherwise people are going to get…

Poor Amelia is left distraught this week, after Mandy does her restyle for the school prom – leaving her with a face of clown make-up that’d give even mad Meena a fright! Happily, help comes from an unexpected source, when it turns out that Samson – who’s been helping out at the salon – has a real flair for crimping and contouring, and it appears as though a career in the beauty industry is beckoning for the lad. But with dad Sam less than thrilled that his son is working at the salon, will the teenager follow his dream? “Let’s just say that Mandy’s own personal style is very unique,” chuckles our Dales insider. “The expression ‘less is more’ isn’t something Mandy comprehends, so when she does Amelia’s make-up for…

It’s all systems go for determined Zack this week, as he tries to repair the damaged relationship between Jada and Sharon. He’s desperate to bring the family back together, and it looks as if he might be getting somewhere when he eventually tracks down the missing teen and baby Alyssa. But after they finally come face to face, things don’t go so smoothly. Jada is less than impressed when Zack advises her to find somewhere more permanent to live, and she storms off. As Zack worries that the volatile youngster is heading for disaster, Martin is busy trying to talk sense into Sharon. He wants her to see how important it is that she rebuild the relationship between her and the mother of Denny’s child. But when baby Alyssa is…

Darren attempts to support Charlie and Ella this week, but will Nancy get on board with his plan to help out the young parents to be? In order to get Charlie thinking about the future, Darren arranges for the youngster to get a part-time job at Price Slice. But when Charlie blows his first paycheck on video games, Nancy believes Charlie should start looking into adoption! Can Darren get Charlie clued up on parenting before Nancy starts pulling the strings?…

Daniel does his best to call a truce with David this week, by offering a sincere apology. He wants David to know that he didn’t intend to reveal his darkest secret to his son Max, and that he’s sorry about what happened. David was furious when he discovered that a slip of the tongue from Daniel tipped off Max about the most traumatic experience of his life. And when David explained to Max what happened, his son lost it, and broke into Daniel’s flat. The fallout of the unfortunate blunder has led to no end of trouble for both families. David and Shona are worried sick about Max and his appalling behaviour, and fear that he’s headed for a bleak future. Meanwhile, Daniel – who lied to the police about…

We arrive at one of EastEnders’ classic showdowns this week, as Carol finally finds out about Dan and Bianca’s affair. Carol’s fiancée and her daughter have been acting weirdly for weeks, but Carol only realises what’s been going on under her nose after she pieces together a torn photo of the pair – and it’s quite literally staring her in the face. Plus, it’s obvious that the picture was taken neither today nor yesterday… When confronted, Dan is as slippery a fish as ever, feeding Carol a half-truth that he met Bianca only a couple of times, and years ago. Once pressed, he admits they slept together, but rather neglects to mention just how recently… Dan desperately tries to get in touch with Bianca to get their stories straight, but…

PARTING WAYS…FOR NOW! I’m disappointed that Phil and Kat have called it quits in EastEnders. But I can’t imagine their split will last long. Phil’s only broken up with her so he doesn’t have to reveal that he might be going to prison for life – once the truth is out, I’m sure that the pair will reunite. Rachel, Northwood GOLDEN COUPLE I can see a Vanity reunion on the horizon in Emmerdale. Charity is ignoring both Mackenzie and Ryan while she’s spending time with Vanessa – it’s clear who she’d rather be with. And now Mack has locked lips with Dawn, it’s as though he’s literally kissed goodbye to his relationship. Ena, Devon We’re not too sure Charity will pack up and leave Mackenzie just like that… CHANGING FOR…

Laurel and Jai’s romance started out so sweetly – salivating over hazelnut whirls and each other while working together at the old Sharma chocolate factory. However, by the end of this week the relationship has turned sour – after Laurel discovers Jai’s loan fraud, and faces losing her beloved Mulberry Cottage as a result! On the bright side, there’s much to feel proud of for stars Charlotte Bellamy and Chris Bisson, who between them have notched up a remarkable 32 years on the village soap. Chris joined to play Jai in 2009, while Charlotte is due to celebrate two decades this year as Laurel… Hi, both! Congrats on your brilliant achievements. What has kept you playing Jai and Laurel for so long? Chris I’ve really enjoyed my time on Emmerdale.…

In the beginning… Stuart Marvin Highway was brought up with younger brother Callum – aka Halfway – by dad Jonno. The brothers ended up in care for a time after Jonno abandoned them, and their grandma, Vi, was dealing with the trauma of a late-in-life secret pregnancy. Early adventures Young Stuart took the rap for a crime Mick committed and was sent into juvenile detention, leaving Mick feeling forever indebted. Later, Stuart’s dark side emerged when he locked Tina in a car boot and tortured her – Tina paying him back years later with a wrench to the skull! Welcome to Walford! Stuart arrived in Albert Square in 2019, tracking down his old pal Mick, much to the annoyance of Linda, who thought (rightly so, as it turned out!) he…

In something of a telly takeover of late, the amazing Sheridan Smith plays Kathy Powell in this new drama – mum to teenagers Noah and Jessica, who’s caught in a nightmare during a family holiday. And as Sheridan tells Inside TV, now she’s a mum herself, she really relates to Kathy’s shocking scenario… “I played mums before, but now I’ve had Billy, it’s totally different,” admits the star. “He’s only two and, reading the script, I felt that anxiety, so I hope that will resonate with the audience. It’s every parent’s worst nightmare.” The four-parter sees the Powells on a luxury break in Turkey: a much-needed chance to unwind for Kathy, husband Martin (Michael Jibson), and their kids. They’re joined by Kathy’s affluent sister, Megan, her workaholic husband, Steve, and…