Sommaire pour 23 - 2019 de Inside Soap UK

“I love the swagger of EastEnders” All soaps have their good days and their, well, less-good days. Or sometimes months. Or sometimes even years. You’d think they’d have it all down to a fine art by now, but what makes being a soap fan so enjoyable is that the shows, while staying fundamentally the same, still remain wildly unpredictable. One day you’re wrinkling your nose at the very idea of a new plot, and the next it’s the strataspherically successful storyline everyone is talking about. (The Maya and Jacob plot is a recent example of that.) At the moment, I’m particularly enjoying the returning energy and swagger of EastEnders, which is really getting back its groove, thanks to playful new management. I mean, it’s all rather silly that our darling…

Following months of speculation, Gary Windass was finally unmasked as Underworld’s ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ and for causing the death of Rana Habeeb. Here, star Mikey North talks us through his reaction to becoming Corrie’s next big villain – and teases who could be Gary’s next victim… We can’t believe that Gary has turned killer, Mikey! When did the bosses tell you? I found out a good few months ago, and it’s been hard keeping it under wraps for so long! It’s helpful that Gary has been off the radar, really, but if you watch it back now you will see subtle clues that it was him. You’ll see Gary in the background watching Rana’s brother Imran go about his work, and he looks pretty guilty! Did you have a…

The thought of Zak soldiering on without his beloved Lisa is so devastating that Inside Soap half-expected him to pop his clogs too – succumbing to a broken heart! However, Dales star Steve Halliwell reassures us that Zak is not going anywhere just yet… “I’ve been very happy, and have no great desire to go out and have another challenge,” confirms the actor. “It was challenging enough surviving before I got this job! If they keep asking me back, I’ll stay. I’ll probably end up keeling over in the Woolpack, which is a good way to go!” As for Zak finding love again after Lisa, Steve doesn’t think it’s likely. “The stress of another relationship would be too taxing at his age, as it is for me in real life…

“Last issue you asked which EastEnders characters we’d like to see return. I think it would be great to have Little Mo back on the Square for a proper Slater reunion!” …says reader Russ from Bristol “With Kathy opening a new gay bar, surely top of the guest list should be her own nephew, Tony Hills – and he has to bring his boyfriend (now husband?) Simon Raymond with him. I always knew they had staying power!” …muses reader Andrew from Clapham “ David Wicks is one of the best characters EastEnders has ever had. I know he doesn’t have many connections left in Walford, but I’m sure he’d quickly make new enemies and friends. Michael French is an amazing actor.” …suggests reader Amber “There’s not many of the original…

I liked Lorraine Kelly’s cameo role in the ‘Corrie On Camping’ episode. The Platts on the pedalo, thinking they were chasing Lorraine, was hilarious. The highlight had to be when Gail shot the arrow into Lorraine’s leg – she struck a star instead of being star-struck! Lorraine must come back to the cobbles, as she would be perfect pulling pints in the Rover’s Return. Jennifer So many Corrie stars get praised for their acting, but Sue Nicholls is a cut above the rest of them. Audrey’s reaction to finding out that her own grandsons had swindled her out of £80,000 was just heartbreaking, and that’s all down to Sue’s stellar performance. She’s a legend! Amanda, Bedford I can’t believe that, after everything he’s put his family through, Nick had the…

The arrival of a new clan in soapland is always fascinating. What’s the family dynamic? Will we take to them right away? Who will be our most beloved member? There’s so much to find out! There’s no exact science to getting it right, but one thing that surely tips the odds in your favour is putting a soap legend at the helm of your new arrivals. So, it’s no surprise that Corrie bosses are introducing the Baileys with magnificent Lorna Laidlaw front and centre. Fresh from her role as the adored Mrs Tembe in Doctors, Lorna is about to steal our hearts again as Aggie Bailey – and she’s so excited to get going. “If anyone crosses Aggie’s sons, she’ll turn rottweiler!” “I couldn’t believe it when I was offered…

“ The Emmerdale soundtrack is like the soundtrack to my childhood!” laughs Anna Nightingale, who plays Andrea, as she joins Inside Soap for her debut Dales interview. “The show was always a staple in my household growing up. Both sides of my family are from Yorkshire, so this role feels like a sort of homecoming. And it’s really nice to be back!” While Anna has wasted no time in settling into the village, it’s a rather different story for Andrea, for whom Emmerdale was the very last place she expected to find herself. Having turned up with daughter Millie in search of her husband, Jamie, Andrea had no idea she’d discover him back in his birthplace alongside his errant mother, Kim. And it’s very clear she’s not impressed… “She’s not…

ABUSE “Ste was hated almost from the start when he was abusive towards Amy [Barnes, played by Ashley Slanina-Davies]. The viewers hated him for the domestic violence. It was interesting to explore that story in a straight, teenage relationship where Ste was the abuser – then later flipping it to Ste himself becoming the victim with Brendan Brady.” DRUGS “I’m very proud of the crystal meth plot that myself, Nick [Pickard who plays Tony] and Parry [Glasspool, who plays Harry] did. We’ve seen lots of drugs plots before, but none about crystal meth – it was really heavy to act out.” TRAGEDY “People became sympathetic towards Ste when his mum arrived. He had an awful upbringing, but then she revealed she had cancer and asked him to help her end…

Feast your eyes on this handsome double-act! Emmerdale’s Matthew Wolfenden (aka David) brought his eldest lad Buster along for the ride on a recent trip to London – and an early morning appearance on Lorraine. Matthew explained that Buster is soon set to become a big brother for the second time, as he beamed, “ Charley [ Webb, the Dales’ Debbie] and I have Buster and Bowie – they’re nine and three, and we’re expecting our new arrival in about nine weeks!” Exciting times!…

WATCHING THIS SERIES MAKES us feel incredibly insignificant – and we’re fine with that, to be honest. Professor Brian Cox’s in-depth exploration of the solar system has been a fascinating watch so far, revealing all kinds of new information about how the planets were formed, with stunning visual effects making it a lot easier for us to picture it all. This week, he turns his attention to the oldest planet in our galaxy, Jupiter, and how its massive gravitational field is a force for destruction. But could it ever pose a threat to Earth? Er, don’t rule it out, apparently……

WHAT’S OCCURIN’? A Christmas special of Gavin & Stacey, that’s what! James Corden and Ruth Jones have scripted a one-off catch-up with the Billericay and Barry Island clans, so watch out for it on BBC1 on Christmas Day. HI, SPIRITS! BBC1’s Ghosts is set to return for a second series. The sitcom about a young couple who inherit a crumbling mansion and find it teeming with spirits was the best-performing comedy of the year so far, with an average 3.7 million viewers each week. WORD UP And continuing the news of shows making a welcome return to our screens, BBC1’s The A Word will be back for a third series. The drama about an autistic boy and his family will pick things up as Joe turns 10, and has to…

MICHAEL STEVENSON (Iain Dean, Casualty ) OUT Although Iain will be on our screens for a while yet, his alter ego Michael has finished filming for the time being. “With huge sadness but immense pride, I’ve decided to take a break from this amazing show,” he says. “Playing the role of Iain has been a pure pleasure over the past six years and I have nothing but fine and fond memories – I’ve laughed every day! Thank you to the fans for being so supportive of Iain throughout his mental illness storyline. Iain’s journey will continue…” Autumn JULIA GOULDING (Shona Ramsey, Corrie ) OUT Congratulations are in order for Julia and her new husband Ben Silver, as the couple have announced that Julia is pregnant,…

BULLSEYE! Hooray for Alison King, who has given everything for Carla’s mental health storyline. Her point-of-view episode was a triumph for Corrie, educating viewers on the effects of psychosis, and what a lovely touch it was to have Bhavna Limbachia back as Rana, too. Our only regret is that it wasn’t possible for Julie Hesmondhalgh’s Hayley to make a cameo! Apparently, your stalker ex planning your own funeral and then crushing you with a coffin is a real turn on. You know when they say it’ll all be fine, but you still feel uneasy? The hardest job in soap this week was performed by this button on Walford’s ‘Christian’ Gray’s shirt. It’s a shame this lake wasn’t used properly. This scene was begging for someone to be shoved into it!…

“About five or six years ago I was involved in a car crash,” reveals Asan, who joined the Dales last year. “Luckily everything was fine, but the car actually flipped over. I was in the passenger seat, and for about three years after that, I wouldn’t dare get in the passenger seat with anyone, which was stressful. “So I can relate to what Ellis is going through, in a way – although I’m much better now. Getting over it isn’t as easy as people think – it’s a serious thing. It’s been very interesting as an actor to bring this subject into Ellis’ character, so hopefully by touching on it, people might be able to come out and speak about it more.”…

So tell us, Tina, are you Team Adam or Team Gary? That’s so tricky! I love working with Mikey North, so every time Gary and Sarah were on the rocks we’d joke that we wanted them to work things out! They’re good together, but sadly I don’t reckon there is any going back for Sarah now. She needs some fun – and is loving the attention from Adam and feeling wanted. How does Sarah cope under the pressure of the love triangle? She definitely feels as if she is stuck in the middle. She is trying to be respectful to Gary, but at the same time she doesn’t want Adam to think that she still has feelings for her ex. Sarah is enjoying being more cheeky, and is so much…

“I made those curtains myself, and the carpet – that was a steal. It’s got a two-inch pile. There’s not a woman alive who doesn’t crave a deeper shag – but we all have to make the best of what we’ve got.” Never a truer word spoken, Sal. “Can I have a lolly?” And so the great wheel of life turns. “You know how your grandma Lisa has been very poorly? Well, yesterday, after the wedding, she died and went to heaven.” “Lorraine Kelly’s here, in the park! The woman in the shop told me!” “Is this like the time you saw Leonardo DiCaprio buying a duvet in Argos?” Presumably not, unless Gail shot Leonardo with an arrow too. “Top of the movement – nice and slow, all the way…

Robbie admits to Kush that his ex-wife Nita is expecting their son Sami back home in India this week – leaving his pal stunned. Noticing that Robbie has missed countless phone calls from Nita, Kush confronts his mate, who is forced to fess up that he shouldn’t have kept Sami in Walford as long as he has. Having desperately missed his beloved boy since the break-up of his marriage, Robbie is understandably desperate to spend as much time with Sami while he can. Kush is left in a quandary after Robbie swears him to secrecy, and confides in girlfriend Kat – before ultimately deciding that he has no choice but to tell Rob’s sister Sonia. Not surprisingly, the siblings come to blows over Robbie’s misdemeanour, with furious Sonia insisting that…

While Zara and Daniel consider their family’s future this week, she starts to wonder about the possibility of them getting back together. Though Zara has no idea Daniel recently slept with Becky, she does sense that her estranged husband has feelings for someone else. But when busybody Su declares his other woman to be Karen, bemused Zara reacts with suitable disbelief! Meanwhile, Daniel struggles with his feelings for Becky as he awaits her return. Is it time for the medic to tell the truth to both the ladies in his life?…

FAIR CITY Wayne worries about Dolores this week, when she talks of a new grandchild – will he and Orla tell her their exciting news? Elsewhere, Hughie is shocked as Heather starts re-decorating his house! And finally, Fiona says her goodbyes to Paul... RIVER CITY Lenny hatches a plan to rid his family of Lou this week, after she becomes even more suspicious of him! Meanwhile, Father’s Day proves difficult for siblings Caitlin and Ellie. Plus, Dougie has to choose whether to spend time with Poppy or bridezilla Scarlett... THE ARCHERS The fallout from Jim’s disastrous night continues this week, and Alistair attempts to apologise. But soon Jim’s mood affects other residents too... Elsewhere, Peggy’s family receives a mysterious invitation. Finally, can Alice successfully pull off the Open Sunday Farm…

PEAK PLATT The place where the Platts went on holiday in Corrie looked lovely. I’d like to stay in one of those lodges – do you know where it is? Robert The lodge shots were all on location at the Dovestone Holiday Park in the Peak District – if you fancy booking your own break, check out their website at www. dovestonepark.co.uk WHO IS ROXY? If I remember corectly, Brad Willis in Neighbours has two siblings – Gabby and Cody. Ned is his son with Beth, and Imogen, Josh and Piper are his children with Terese. So where does their cousin Roxy fit in? Pauline, Co Durham Brad Willis had an older sibling Adam, too, who  appeared on the show between 1990 and 1991. Adam fell for neighbour Gemma Ramsay,…

EDISON “Ed’s a very determined man, and likes to get what he wants – the right way!” laughs Trevor Michael Georges, who plays him. “Like everybody on the Street, the Baileys have their own shape of crazy, and Ed has his own particular tone, which is perhaps a tad psychedelic as time goes on – but it will match everyone else on craziness quite easily, really!” MICHAEL “Michael’s the eldest son, and he’s a bit of a dreamer!” says Ryan Russell, who plays the 27-year-old. “He’s a self-proclaimed entrepreneur, and puts his fingers in many pies to make a better life for everyone. There’s this youthful energy about him, and he has a great heart. Michael is cheeky and childish, but he wants to prove himself. He’s close to his…

“Who’d win in a showdown between Kim and Andrea? It’s a very tough call!” considers Anna. “I’d like to back Andrea – however, this is Kim Tate we’re talking about. I’ve heard the stories. She’s capable of… well, you name it! Andrea has morals – but passion does funny things to people, and so does family. Andrea will fight for what she believes in. And just like Kim, she’s not afraid to say what she thinks!”…

1 Rebekah Sophie Elmaloglou was born on 23 January 1974 in Sydney, Australia to parents Gregory and Theresa. Rebekah’s Greek father played the cello in the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, while her English mother worked as a primary school teacher. Rebekah grew up with her three brothers, leaving school at 15 to pursue a career in acting. 2 Acting throughout her childhood, Rebekah enjoyed roles in 80s blockbuster Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome and Aussie kids’ TV shows such as Adventures On Kythera. “I’ve been acting since I was about seven,” shares Rebekah. “When I was around 15, I left school and travelled to Greece to work on a children’s TV series – it was on my return that I had the audition for Home and Away, and I got it.” 3…

They may seem unlikely pals, but Hollywood hunk Hugh Jackman and Corrie’s Maureen Lipman (Evelyn) are the best of mates – and the pair were delighted to catch up after the Manchester leg of the Aussie actor’s world tour! Hugh and Maureen know each other from their time starring together in West End show Oklahoma! way back in 1998. So could Maureen be able to persuade Hugh to make a cameo in Coronation Street? His fellow X-Men star Sir Ian McKellan did in 2005, so you never know……

DC MURIEL YEARDSLEY (BRONWYN JAMES) DC Yeardsley is one of Bill’s few supporters among his new colleagues, and is passionate about her job. Underestimate her at your peril… DCC LYDIA PRICE (ANJLI MOHINDRA) Bill’s deputy is extremely smart, polished and professional, but having been overlooked in the workplace on more than one occasion, she’s not happy about her new boss. PC SEAN COBLEY (ANTHONY FLANAGAN) One of the force’s street cops, he knows the grim reality of life on the front line. So he doesn’t always play by the rules, even if it means getting himself in trouble. MARY HARBOROUGH (RACHAEL STIRLING) Unconventional barrister and judge Mary comes from from aristocratic stock, but also has a prominent rebellious streak. Could Bill have met his match in her? LISA CRANSTON (ANGELA…

KRUPA’S IN MIDSOMER! After two years as feisty Farrah Maalik, Krupa Pattani has left Hollyoaks – but the star already has some new work lined up. “I’ve had such an amazing time on this show and learned so much from amazing people, but I just want to try different things,” Krupa told RadioTimes.com. “I’ve already done an episode of Midsomer Murders which is coming up soon. I’ve been lucky enough to get a lot of opportunities over the last few years, and I hope that continues.” WENDI’S BIG NEW JOB! Ex-Corrie star Wendi Peters (Cilla Battersby-Brown) is teaming up with Girls Aloud’s Kimberley Walsh and TV host Matthew Kelly in the cast of BIG The Musical at London’s Dominion Theatre. The show’s nine-week run is set to begin on 6…

1 How old is Sharon? She’s 49 – and turns 50 on 22 October. 2 Can you even get pregnant at that age? You certainly can – although it’s very unlikely without some extra help, such as IVF. Only four per cent of women fall pregnant over the age of 45, and less than one per cent at 49. This makes Sharon quite a phenomenon! But then, we always knew that. 3 But wasn’t there a previous storyline in which Sharon discovered that she couldn’t have kids? Her decision to abort abusive husband Grant’s baby back in the 1990s left Sharon with an infection. She was told that this would make her infertile – and she believed she couldn’t have children right up until she discovered she was pregnant with…

Sarah puts the final nail in Gary’s coffin where their relationship is concerned this week – and embarks on a red-hot fling with Street sex god, Adam Barlow! However, with Gary battling to win back the woman he loves – while desperately attempting to cover his tracks as Rana Habeeb’s killer – could Sarah’s new man find himself in the firing line? “This isn’t just your average soap love triangle,” warns our Weatherfield insider. “Gary has already proven how far he is prepared to go when he’s in dire straits, whether he means to hurt anyone or not. He wants Sarah back more than anything, and will be absolutely gutted to think that Adam is standing in his way. The big question is: Will Gary’s next dastardly deed be a…

Albert Square is to see the return of two familiar faces – but one of them looks a little different from the last time we saw him! EastEnders bosses have recast the role of Bobby Beale, with newcomer Clay Milner Russell taking over from previous actor Eliot Carrington. “Clay’s an exciting new talent with a charisma and an intensity that injects a new energy into the fascinating character of Bobby Beale,” shares EastEnders’ executive producer, Jon Sen. “We can’t wait for audiences to see Bobby return home and the impact his arrival will have on the Square.” It’s been nearly three years since Ian’s son was sent to a young offenders’ prison for GBH and the unlawful killing of his sister, Lucy. After Jane Beale finally revealed what happened to…

The ex-factor! EastEnder Lorraine Stanley wants three faces from her alter ego Karen’s past to arrive in Walford. “I hope [they bring in Keanu’s father],” she says. “And Bernie’s dad as well. Oh, and Chatham and Riley’s, too!” Alf to stay! Fans of Home and Away’s Alf will be pleased to learn that Summer Bay stalwart Ray Meagher has reportedly signed a new contract, which will keep him in the show for another three years. Hooray! Shock death! Hollyoaks is tipping Breda’s next murder as the shock demise of the year, hinting that the bad-dad killer is set to bump off a major character. We know that she is targeting Mercedes, but surely it can’t be her?…

Terese has a lot of explaining to do this week – as Paul and Roxy finally discover her past relationship with Vance! After finding out about Vance’s involvement with the stolen racehorse, Terese is pressuring him to dump Roxy and leave town. But when Vance later steals money from the Back Lane Bar to fund his getaway, Paul calls the cops – who are soon closing in on Vance at the stables! Terese urges her ex-lover to do a runner, so he begs her to go with him. Her silence speaks volumes, however, and Vance is forced to flee alone. When Paul arrives and realises that Terese was caught up in the situation, he demands answers from her – leaving Terese with no choice but to confess to both him…

It really pain us to witness vulnerable Chloe so easily manipulated by boyfriend Evan – especially when smitten Cameron is waiting in the wings, ready to sweep her off her feet! Holby’s Nic Jackman, aka lovestruck Cam, joins us to dissect his alter ego’s love life… Hi, Nic! So tell us, what happens between Cameron and Chloe this week? Hello! There’s a big shift for Cameron on Darwin after Jac asks him to join her in surgery, which is a huge moment for a junior doctor. Chloe pays him a compliment on his achievement, and obviously Cam has feelings for her – so he misreads the moment, and goes in for a kiss. She seems pretty committed to Evan at this point, though, so what is Cameron thinking? I’m not…

Sometimes, it looks as if it’s all play and no work on the set of Coronation Street, as Mikey North – aka Gary – shows off his make-up skills on Street favourite Chris Gascoyne (Peter). Mikey’s alter ego Gary is in need of a new profession, so maybe he’ll try cosmetics this time! Meanwhile, Cassie Bradley (aka bad girl Natalie) and Julia Goulding (Shona) are getting on like a house on fire, despite their characters’ feuding ways. And it looks as though Colson Smith’s (Craig) onset shave became a messy affair, thanks to jokers Cassie and Jack P Shepherd (David)! In other news, Jack and his screen sister, Tina O’Brien (Sarah), recently celebrated 20 years together on the show. The pair were seen on set reminiscing about old times, sharing…

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I haven’t had time to watch much recently, so I’m catching up now – I only watched Killing Eve a month ago, that’s how behind I am! At the moment, Gentleman Jack is one of the best things I’ve seen in a long time. I have a lot of respect for Suranne Jones as an actor, and she’s perfect in it. There’s a Netflix comedy that I love called Schitt’s Creek – the new season just came out, so I’ve been watching that. It’s just my kind of humour – I think it’s brilliant, and it’s hilarious. I’m a big fan of Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar, so I revisit his films all the time. I also love anything that has Audrey Hepburn in it – Funny Face is one…

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EASTENDERS Battle for their boy! KUSH AND STACEY GO HEAD-TO-HEAD FOR ARTHUR… The custody tussle for little Arthur ramps up next week, seeing relations between Kush Stacey, Kat and Martin stretched to breaking point. With Kush hell-bent on securing official access rights to his son, Stacey’s outrage knows no bounds. And as their bitter battle escalates, Kush’s new girlfriend – and Stacey’s cousin – Kat is caught in the fray. But can a truce be called? CORRIE Roy’s new heartbreak Roy’s regretting his bid to unlock the secrets of his late mum’s ring next week, as he reveals what his quest has unearthed. Can he come to terms with what he now knows? EMMERDALE In the dock! As Megan prepares to stand trial for running down Pollard next week, her…