Sommaire pour 11 - 2019 de Inside Soap UK

As this issue’s cover shows, we like to go all-out for a big soap disaster, and this one’s a doozy. Someone in Weatherfield is heading to the Underworld in more ways than one. And what an ignominious way to go! Squished flat by rubble in a pile of half-stitched D-cup brassieres. “Who’s to blame for the factory collapse?” That said, you don’t need a disaster to deliver a big shock in soapland. The most jaw-dropping surprises come from much more unexpected places. This week, for example, we report on the awful news that Lisa Dingle is dying (blub!), that Norris Cole is engaged to Emily Bishop’s niece (erm… okay!), and that Bex and Kush are in danger of becoming ‘a thing’ in EastEnders (eek!). Heaven knows what Martin will have…

Superbitch Kim Tate meets her match this week, as she tries to ride roughshod over Moira Dingle. Determined to buy Butlers Farm and get rid of Cain’s family, Kim marches over to speak to Moira – to be met with utter contempt. Not only does Moira turn down her offer of cash, but she’s every bit as cutting as the Home Farm villainess when the women start sparring. Worse still, Kim falls in the mud and emerges feeling a fury the like of which only Chris Tate used to inspire! One thing’s for sure – Moira is now her number-one enemy. “Moira’s not scared of Kim – she’s just as tough!” “Moira’s not scared of Kim!” declares Natalie J Robb, who plays her. “Moria’s an adult who runs her own…

Wedding bells can be heard chiming on the Weatherfield horizon, with the news that soon-to-return Norris Cole is getting hitched again! But hang on, isn’t he already married to Mary? “Damn right he is!” we hear you cry. So who is the homewrecker who has stolen Mary’s man? “Don’t forget that Norris and Mary’s marriage was all a sham,” points out our Street spy. “They went through the process of getting wed to win a Mr and Mrs competition so that Mary could bag a trip to see her son Jude in South Africa. It’s not as if Norris has done the dirty on her!” Still, Corrie fans may still be stunned to learn that Norris plans to marry someone we already know well. The lucky lady in question is…

“I don’t know why Kim’s going to be mooning after Graham. With her dosh, she could move a harem of hunks into Home Farm and have them tend to her every whim. Sure, Graham is cute and handy in a fight, but he’s also pretty sulky. C’mon Kim, live the dream!” …enthuses reader Emily from Catford “I watch The Chase every day, and not an episode goes by that I don’t wish Bradley Walsh was still in Corrie . Danny Baldwin was a brilliant character. Can’t ITV make it part of Bradley’s next deal that he’s got to do some Weatherfield time again?” …pleads reader Fran “I hope Mel is playing the long game in getting revenge on Jack. He shopped her son…

FAIR CITY Orla and Wayne find themselves distracted this week, which leads to some potentially life-threatening consequences… Meanwhile, Hughie is left feeling helpless when Jackie leans on support from Pete – and Robbie attempts to apologise to Cass. RIVER CITY Poppy visits Alex in jail this week, and is shocked when he urges her to help Stevie get out! Will Poppy push aside her morals to help him? Elsewhere, Caitlin attempts to cover Amber’s plans for the Tall Ship. Plus, Angus is jealous when Bob interviews candidates for a new apprentice. THE ARCHERS Leonard is surprised by a very unexpected sight this week, but is soon distracted by the treat he has for Jill. Meanwhile, Helen’s family grows increasingly worried about her. Plus, Ross and Kenton lock horns over the…

I was holding my breath watching the tense stand-off between Shona and Clayton! When he pulled that knife out, I truly believed that he was going to kill his mum. But how useless were the police in the whole situation? They seemed to be standing around doing nothing! Rose, Stafford I had a feeling that Clayton was playing his mum all along, and that the whole story about the other inmates beating him up was a lie. But he was so cold and calculating when he revealed that his dad Dane had died while trying to smuggle drugs into jail for him! Actor Callum Harrison did a great job of playing the cold-hearted killer. Pollyanna I was so stunned when Shona stabbed Clayton – I honestly didn’t think she had…

Since the news broke in January that Bhavna would be leaving Corrie, rumours have been rife that she could be the one to perish in the Underworld roof collapse (see p7). Bhavna won’t spill the beans on her alter ego’s fate – but she does share how grateful she is to all the ‘Kana’ fans for their love and devotion. “I just wanted say thank you so much for following Rana’s journey, and for the continued support of the storyline,” she said in a recent video. “My journey at Corrie will be coming to an end, but I’ve had a brilliant time. I’m so grateful to [show boss] Iain MacLeod for respecting my decision to leave – we’ve worked together to come up with a wonderful exit storyline.”…

2001-2007 Becca Dean, Hollyoaks Becca made a tragic exit from Hollyoaks , dying in prison after  her affair with underage pupil Justin Burton. But Ali has fond memories  of her time on the show… “I’m still close with Sarah Jayne Dunn [Mandy], Carly Stenson [Steph Cunningham] and Jodi Albert [Debbie Dean],” she grins. “We have a Whatsapp group on the go – they’re really good pals!” 2007-2009 Sally Armstrong, The Bill Sally flourished at Sun Hill, and her close colleague was PC Benjamin Gayle, played by future Dales star Micah Balfour (Jermaine Bailey)… “We laughed every day on that show,” beams Ali. “I used to terrify Micah with my driving skills, but I loved it – I always wanted to learn new stuff.…

Kidnap! After Mick found out that it was Babe who convinced Shirley to pass him off as her mother Sylvie’s child, the Carters were by revelation that Babe used to kidnap pregnant girls – and sell their babies for adoption! Blackmail! Babe knew that Les Coker secretly dressed as a woman, Christine, so she blackmailed the funeral director and made his life a misery. As a result, he had a heart attack! Manipulation! It was Babe who convinced Abi Branning to fake a pregnancy in a desperate attempt to stop her gay boyfriend, Ben Mitchell, from leaving her – only for Babe to write Ben a letter revealing the truth! Attempted murder! After years of resenting Sylvie, callous Babe drove her sister – who had Alzheimer’s – to a canal…

I’ve been watching Ray Donovan and Get Shorty – I think I’m on season five or six, I can’t remember! I love all of the actors in Ray Donovan  – Liev Schreiber, Eddie Marsan and Jon Voight. Get Shorty is a spin-off of the John Travolta film. It’s got Chris O’Dowd in it – I think he’s brilliant. Comedy-wise, I like Curb Your Enthusiasm . It took a long break, then it came back recently with season nine. Some of the actors look a bit older than I remembered them! But I’m sure it happens to me as well – I’m looking older every year I’m on TV! My favourite film is the 1953 movie From Here To Eternity . I just…

There’s no business like showbusiness – and seven famous faces are about to find out just how true that is. Corrie’s Daniel Brocklebank (Billy) and Emmerdale’s Amy Walsh (Tracy), comedians Joel Dommett and London Hughes, broadcaster Alan Titchmarsh, Grantchester’s Tessa Peake-Jones and finance expert Martin Lewis are each set to perform a song from a musical on stage at the London Palladium – where they’ll be judged by a panel of experts, including musical theatre legend Elaine Page, Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth, West End star Trevor Dion Nicholas and Strictly Come Dancing’s Kevin Clifton. They’ll also be mentored by Elaine before the big night. Inside TV chatted to her to find out how it…

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Sonya’s death in Neighbours was truly heartbreaking. Eve Morey and Ryan Moloney’s performances in the two-hander episode – as dying Sonya and her grieving husband Toadie – were sublime, and deserve to win every award going. And while there’s surely more sterling work to come from Ryan, we can’t for the life of us fathom why Neighbours would let a talent like Eve go. We really thought these two would turn out to be surrogacy scammers, conning Aaron into parting with a hefty deposit. Apparently not – but just look at them! Shifty as hell. We’ll accept that Gemma is a little on the eccentric side, Corrie, but she’s not an animal. These brief scenes between Bailey and her poorly mum break…

Ruby makes a bid to punish Ross and Matt this week, as she tries to blackmail Phil into helping her! Rattled by the latest meeting with her Independent Sexual Violence Adviser, Ruby is more determined than ever that her alleged abusers should suffer. But as she plies Phil with cash and suggests he owes her due to his murky past with her gangster dad, Johnny, can Phil be persuaded to assist? “Ruby’s either being very brave – or extremely foolish!” tuts our Walford sneak. “Matt and Ross are yet to go to trial for raping her, so it’s no surprise she’s finding it hard to move on in the meantime. Of course there’s still a chance the pair might be found not guilty – a prospect Ruby just can’t handle.…

Dying Lisa Dingle is to make a poignant return to the village with her husband Zak, as she prepares to see out her final days surrounded by her family. Jaws hit the floor during a special episode of Emmerdale to mark International Women’s Day, as it was revealed that Lisa has been secretly dealing with a terminal heart condition. The sad news inevitably spells the end of cast member Jane Cox’s time on the soap, who is leaving after 23 years in the role. “Lisa is so close to my heart – she’s been such a huge part of my life,” explains the 66-year-old actress. “I know I will shed more than a few tears when it comes to filming her final scenes, but I’m really looking forward to my…

Big Mo lands Kush in hot water this week – when she flogs him a batch of stolen fur coats! She’s determined to stop Kush from kicking her out of his flat by being handy in the stock department, kitting out his stall with bargain goods. But after delighted Kush starts selling the garments, Bex discovers that a load of real-fur coats have been nicked, and they look a lot like Kush’s! Facing the nightmare that he’s handling stolen goods and selling real fur as fake fur, the panicked trader attempts damage limitation – with Bex’s help. However, when Mo proves that her coats were legit, Kush is left with egg on his face. Will he let her stay on in the flat?…

There’s drama at the Summer Bay half-marathon this week, when Ziggy collapses! After agreeing to run a lap of the race to support mum Maggie, it very soon becomes clear that Ziggy is woefully unprepared. As she staggers across the line, she falls to the ground – suffering from heatstroke. While the Astoni clan whisks Ziggy to hospital, they try desperately to get hold of her hubby Brody. But little do they realise that he’s in the arms of another woman……

IN THE PINK EastEnders’ Ruby has recently been wearing a really cute, pink tweed dress. I’d love one! Do you know where it’s from? Thia, London It’s actually a playsuit, and it’s from Zara – but it’s currently sold out online. You can try your local store – alternatively, there’s a similar tweed pinafore in black for £29.99. SECOND TIME? When David proposed to Shona in Corrie, she said that it was the second time he had popped the question. When was the first time, and why did she turn him down? Nancy, Sutton It was July 2018 – and it wasn’t exactly a romantic proposal! After hearing that Steve and Tracy were getting hitched, David  suggested to Shona that they should, too – only, Shona was in the middle…

Rhona Goskirk’s life has been changed forever after a freak accident led to her discovering she needed a hysterectomy. When Emmerdale’s Zoe Henry (aka Rhona) first heard about the storyline, she was pleased to be part of educating people on what happens to a woman’s body after this operation. But since reading her scripts, conducting research and speaking to women who’ve been through it, the star has realised how little she knew about the implications – and that women instantly go into the menopause after the surgery. “I didn’t know until I read my scripts and it said, ‘Rhona starts with hot sweats immediately’,” shares Zoe. “I did a bit of research and realised that, of course, that’s what happens when you remove the ovaries and the womb. For Rhona,…

When I was a kid, I always wanted to be a policeman. I even asked a friend about doing a couple of trials in uniform. But you have to show commitment and volunteer for a long time, and I was in the West End at the time doing eight shows a week. But even now, when I watch documentaries about the police I find it so interesting. 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!…

1 Alex Newcombe Walkinshaw was born in Barking, Essex. He began acting as a youngster and was an extra in children’s drama Grange Hill for a year. In between acting jobs in the 1990s, Alex worked as a labourer, office fitter and at a snooker hall in his home town. His most famous early role is his appearance in a Persil washing powder advert! 2 Alex’s big TV break came in 1999 when he joined ITV drama The Bill as PC Dale Smith, aka ‘Smithy’. Over the years, Smithy enjoyed success, as he was promoted to sergeant, and suffered tragedy, when his love Kerry Young was shot by dodgy cop Gabriel Kent. Towards the end of the series, Smithy was even promoted to inspector – but…

“Lily has a real connection with Romeo – he understands her dark thoughts,” confesses Hollyoaks star Lauren McQueen, as she settles down to talk about her character Lily’s continuing struggle with self-harm. “She’ll never fall out of love with Prince – however, she can’t be with Romeo if she’s still married to someone else.” It’s this dramatic love-triangle with Prince and Romeo that’s prompted Lily to reach for her ‘cutting kit’ yet again – add that to stress with her school work, university applications, and the fact that her Auntie Diane removed the door from their bathroom, and it’s no wonder the poor girl is struggling to cope! However, Lily seems to be taking a step in the right direction this week, when she asks Prince for a divorce. “It’s…

Connie Hyde CORRIE’S GINA Look grrreat with a touch of tiger just like Connie – our picks will leave you feeling fierce too… Unleash your wild side with this statement skirt, available in red or mustard (our fave!) Get Connie’s exact look with the print prowling the fashion industry this season! This high neckline dress with keyhole detail has stand-out style. Go full-on striking with these all-over tiger-print trousers. Add a little animal magic to an outfit with this buckle belt. That’s neat, that’s neat – we really love these tiger feet! BEAUTY BOX Join the big cats and have some feral fun with these feline fancies… 1 Skinnydip Tiger Print Tangle Teezer Wave goodbye to unkempt, knotty hair with this roar-some compact styler. 2 PRETTY…

IT’S BEEN A LONG TIME IN THE wilderness (by which we mean ‘away from the BBC’) for Alan, but we’re thrilled by his triumphant return. Having landed a guest-host gig on This Time (The One Show in all but name), Alan’s back in his element and doing his best to turn it into a permanent gig. The sheer density of gags that have been packed in makes it worth watching each episode more than once to check we haven’t missed any. And credit to Susannah Fielding for nailing the tricky role of Alan’s co-host Jennie – all bright and breezy on camera, but a tad less amenable behind the scenes……

TWO OF A KIND It’s good news for fans of ITV’s top cops – both Vera and Endeavour will be returning to our screens in 2020. Filming on the new episodes of Vera begins next month, while Endeavour will start shooting later this year. CASHING IN Game show In For A Penny, which was previously part of Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, is to become a series in its own right on ITV. Stephen Mulhern will be back to travel across the UK, inviting the public to play silly games for cash. A GLASS ACT Dawn French is to star in new ITV drama Glass Houses. The six-part series, which also stars Julie Hesmondhalgh and Patrick Robinson, is set in a small coastal village where local gossip Maggie [Dawn],…

MARC ELLIOT (Isaac Mayfield, Holby City ) IN As life takes a traumatic turn for Dom in Holby City (see p19 for a small teaser), the poor fella will come face-to-face with his abusive ex-boyfriend, Isaac Mayfield! Former EastEnders star Marc Elliott – who played the role of Syed Masood – is to make a dramatic return to the medical drama. What hell does he have in store for Dom this time? May MADELEINE WEST (Dee Bliss, Neighbours ) IN She s been playing con woman Andrea for the past two years, and now Madeleine has dropped the biggest hint yet that the real Dee is back! The star posted this pic of herself in a new blonde wig on set, captioned #whoamithistime? Summer GARY…

GINA Sally’s sister appears unscathed as she joins the search to help free those trapped beneath the rubble – but that’s not to say she doesn’t escape the second collapse when the rest of the roof caves in.. ABI Along with Tim and Tyrone, Abi is one of the first people to turn up on the scene – and she wastes no time in trying to help those trapped in the wreckage. But will she regret not waiting for the emergency services to arrive? SALLY Poor Sally takes a tumble when the roof initially collapses, and also runs the risk of being buried by falling debris as the chaos continues. Let’s face it, the chances of Sal surviving just aren’t looking good at all… GEMMA The Rovers barmaid – along…

There’s a new bad boy heading to Walford to do battle with Phil Mitchell – and the man playing him has serious form when it comes to wreaking havoc in the soaps! Fans of bygone shows Brookside and The Bill will recognise actor Paul Usher for his respective roles as Barry Grant and DC Des Taviner, both of whom ended up with a fair bit of blood on their hands. So is Phil in terrible danger as he crosses swords with the Square’s latest villain? “Businessman Danny Hardcastle will arrive in Walford for a short stint later this spring,” reveals an EastEnders spokesperson. “Viewers know that Phil’s trips to Spain often involve something dodgy, but this time his shenanigans will follow him back home. He and Danny have unfinished business,…

Don’t kill me! Kym Marsh – who’s due to take a break from her role as Corrie’s Michelle – is hoping bosses keep their promise to leave the door open for a return. When she recently heard there are no plans to bump off her character, Kym confessed, “I hope not!” Dom’s despair! Poor Dom is set for more agony in Holby City, following an epic showdown with Ange. A shocking realisation will dawn on him as the pair work together in theatre – but what could it be? Trauma for Connie It seems that Connie is set to experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder in Casualty, following her recent attack. Her colleagues will be left very concerned for her welfare after finding her in a terrible state……

There are celebrations in the Dog this week, as the McQueens gather for Sylver’s birthday, but will the festivities go smoothly? The family is all smiles as Breda presents her son with a delicious cake – however, the grins soon fade when Sylver receives a rather unexpected gift that leaves him even more confused than usual! The sinister present rattles Breda, because she fears that her beloved son may be on the verge of discovering her murderous crimes! So what exactly is it that Sylver unwraps?…

Former EastEnders heartthrob Jack Ryder, who played Jamie Mitchell, joins the cast of Holby City this week. The well-known star – who most recently appeared on our screens in Doctors, as murdered husband Grant in flashback scenes – is playing Chloe’s on-off boyfriend Evan, who ends up coming to blows with Dom on the ward! As Chloe considers whether or not she should continue to work at the hospital, will Evan’s dramatic arrival be something that sways her decision one way or the other?…

The moment ‘Kana’ fans have been waiting for finally arrives this week, as cobbles lovebirds Kate and Rana prepare to tie the knot in a much-anticipated wedding ceremony. But with Bhavna Limbachia – who plays Rana – having recently announced that she’s leaving, this love story isn’t set to have a happy ending. So, as we sit down for one final chat with Bhavna before she departs the show, she warns Corrie fans to brace themselves for what’s going to be a tear-jerking week for her character… “The viewers will be devastated, especially the ‘Kana’ fandom, because they have followed this journey from day one,” laments the star, as she talks us through her alter ego’s big day. “Rana is torn – she doesn’t know whether she should go ahead…

They are one of soap’s coolest couples, but Zoe and Jeff like nothing better than pottering about on their allotment. The duo say that growing veg used to be fun for all the family, but their kids are growing out of it these days. “Violet is 14 and Stan is 10, and when they were little, we could really get them involved, but not now,” laughs Zoe. “There’s a lot to be said about mental health and having your hands in the soil. Jeff has Crohn’s, and was diagnosed at 18, so it’s changed our lives. For him, it’s about the health benefits of eating what we’ve grown.”…

As Ali Bastian joins us for her first Inside Soap interview since joining Doctors , she’s days away from her wedding to fellow actor David O’Mahony. But the former Hollyoaks star chats happily while she waits to be called back to set, where she’s busy playing The Mill’s new practice manager Becky – and loving every minute… It’s great to have you on the phone again, Ali! What have you made of the response to Becky’s arrival? It’s so lovely, because you never really know how a newcomer will be received. I hope that Becky will be an interesting character as she unfolds. She’s essentially a good girl, but more complex than you might think! Mrs Tembe has left…

Actress Annette Badland has enjoyed a jam-packed career spanning more than four decades – appearing in countless popular television shows, including Doctor Who, Cutting It and Skins. However, it’s her role as Walford’s wicked Aunt Babe Smith – best known for her evil deeds, comedy hats and a love of trifle – that has earned the star more recognition from audiences than she ever thought possible… “EastEnders is the first thing I’ve done that, if people see me, they don’t shout, ‘Annette!’ – instead it’s, ‘Babe!’” laughs Annette, as she joins Inside Soap for a catch-up. “I was in Lanzarote, and a man ran at me and said, ‘You’re Babe, aren’t you?’ – but I’ll admit I didn’t come clean. I was on my holidays!” The last time we saw…

“Alex [Fletcher, who plays Diane] is my favourite person to work with. I absolutely love her. Throughout Hollyoaks, I’ve learned so much, and Alex is one of those people who’s been there for me since day one.” “My favourite place to film is Diane and Tony’s flat! I don’t know why – it’s just a good space to act, and all the best scenes with Alex and Nick [Pickard, aka Tony] are in that set.” “Who’s my favourite character of all time? Scott! He never fails to make me laugh, even though he’s had a tough time too. And with the drag, it’s really livened up the show and brings such a good energy.” “The love triangle between Lily, Romeo and Prince has been brilliant. I loved working with Malique…

When teenagers Dylan and Holly Meredith go missing in Morecambe, DS Lisa Armstrong is assigned as the Merediths’ Family Liaison Officer. She’s their primary point of contact for the twins’ mother Jess and her husband Sean; the one who spends the most time with them and is available if they have any questions or concerns. It’s a job that she’s good at, as she’s naturally empathetic as well as a great detective. But there’s just one problem – she recognises Sean as the man she had a one-night stand with on the night the twins disappeared… “IF YOU DON’T QUICKLY EXPOSE A LIE, YOU’RE IN TOO DEEP ” DANIEL “At the start of this, she’s having a spectacularly bad day!” admits…

Last week, Inside TV mentioned that Midsomer Murders is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and as a treat for loyal viewers, producers have dropped ‘Easter Eggs’ into this week’s episode, including locations and props that refer back to classic cases. See how many you can spot! Just don’t let it distract you from following the latest job for Barnaby and Winter, in which a keen butterfly collector is killed and gruesomely put on display in his own summerhouse – and in the course of the investigation, Winter ends up in danger. Here, Nick Hendrix, who plays him, reveals more… Can you tell us anything about these ‘Easter Eggs’? There are lots of things hidden within the storyline that refer back to different episodes over the years. There…

As the reigning King Of The Jungle, Harry Redknapp is no stranger to having to make adjustments to his diet. But in this two-part special, he’ll be reuniting some of the top footballing icons from the 80s and 90s who aren’t quite, ahem, match-fit any more. They will be put on a strict training programme of the kind followed by the top professional footballers of the current era. “I’ve loved it,” enthuses Harry. “I’ve really enjoyed being around good footballers for the weeks we’ve had together. They’re all such great lads, every single one – really smashing.” Stars taking part include David Seaman, Matt Le Tissier and Neil ‘Razor’ Ruddock, and Harry reports that the players – who will have to prove their mettle by playing against Germany at the…

BLAST FROM THE PAST! Dotty Cotton, Dot’s troublesome granddaughter, is returning with a vengeance – to the world of acting, that is! Actress Molly Conlin – whom we’d never have recognised nine years on from her time as Dotty – is now 18, and all grown-up. When asked recently if she’d like to make a sensational return to the Square as she relaunches her career, Molly’s answer was, “Of course I would!” She’d be a hit, we’re sure! DAVID & KYLIE FOREVER! Just as David has pledged his future to Shona by asking her to marry him, ex-Corrie actress Paula Lane – who played his murdered first wife Kylie – reckons David and Kylie’s romance could have stood the test of time, had she not been killed off. “David and…