Sommaire pour 41 - 2019 de Inside Soap UK

“In soap, you can’t escape your history” Soap history is a great thing, isn’t it? The fact that characters have such dramatic, eventful pasts which can be drawn on to create brand-new stories – stories that add another layer to the character, which can later be drawn on to create yet another new story! Take this week, as Corrie sees Shona’s woes increase 10-fold when little Max’s grandma returns to cause trouble. Meanwhile, David is confronted by Josh, who almost destroyed his whole life. Both these blasts from the past will take David and Shona to new places, as well as create a whole new set of stories for the characters around them. Meanwhile, whether it’s Emmerdale, where Moira’s turbulent past few years have brought her to an ill-judged affair,…

Michelle looks set to confirm the shocking truth of Robert’s double life, as new pictures reveal her and Carla spying on him and his other fiancée, Vicky! Inside Soap recently revealed that Robert’s women might finally collide in hospital, after he is involved in a horrifying road accident that leaves him fighting for life. These snaps suggest that he’ll survive the smash – but there will certainly be no reprieve for the cheat if Michelle catches him in the act… “This is surely the moment that will break Michelle’s heart into a million pieces,” reckons our Corrie spy. “Not only does Robert have another woman on the go, but Vicky is clearly very pregnant. It was his debate with Michelle over having kids that saw their relationship hit the rocks,…

Bullet proof ! Hollyoaks fans were bereft when it looked as if Breda had killed Tony, but boss Bryan Kirkwood says it was never the plan. “ Nick Pickard [who plays Tony] is the heart and soul of the show,” he says. “We could never, ever get rid of him!” Movie man! Walford newcomer Amar Adatia, who plays Jags, will star in a film about a devil-worshipping cult with former Superman actor, Dean Cain! The Seven is due to premier on 25 October. Vintage Summer Bay The first 200 episodes of Home and Away from 1988 have been made available to watch in the UK, on Amazon Prime Video. Bonza!…

Mercy’s birthday goes from bad to worse this week, when Joel uncovers her hit-and-run confession! Before Harry’s demise at the hands of Breda, he discovered Liam and Mercedes were behind the wheel of the car that left Grace injured. Joel manages to get his hands on Harry’s phone and now he knows everything… Joel confronts Mercedes with the confession and gives her until the following day to tell her family what she did before he goes to the police. Can Mercedes stop him, or will her birthday celebrations end in a prison cell?…

“Maria flirting with Gary has trouble written all over it!” warns Samia Longchambon, as she joins us to chat about her unlucky-in-love alter ego’s potential new boyfriend. “Maria doesn’t know that, though, and thinks that they have a lot in common…” This week, still smarting from her former boyfriend Ali’s rejection – after the struggling doctor, trying to mask his painkiller addiction, claimed he wasn’t ready to bring up her son Liam – Maria could probably do with a romantic distraction. And on paper, Gary does appear to be a suitable candidate… “Both he and Maria are single parents to young boys of a similar age,” offers Samia. “They start with a nice friendship and there’ll be a natural progression into a relationship from there. But Maria definitely doesn’t know…

In developing Josh and David’s storyline, the Corrie team worked closely with charity Survivors Manchester – and in the month after the episodes aired, Survivors Manchester and the National Male Survivors helpline experienced a 1,700 per cent increase in calls. More recently Peter Ash, whose Street alter ego Paul was sexually abused by his mum’s partner Kel, has revealed that he too has consulted with Survivors Manchester for guidance in tackling his important plot. Ryan showed his ongoing support for this vital organisation last month, when he joined boxer Callum Hancock – himself a survivor of sexual abuse – for part of a 50-mile run aimed at raising money and awareness for Survivors Manchester. “So much respect for this man, his bravery, his courage and his absolute massive balls of…

After keeping their romance under wraps, Emmerdale’s Laura Norton (aka Kerry) has opened up about her engagement to former co-star Mark Jordon (Daz). “We met on set and became friends throughout the next couple of years, and it grew from there,” she told ITV’s Lorraine. The couple recently had a tough time, after Mark was accused of attacking a pensioner. But he’s since been acquitted, and the pair are planning their wedding. “We’ve got to start making plans again now,” added Laura. “We’re looking forward to that!”…

If we were to put our amateur psychologist hat on, we might wonder why the darker autumn evenings always herald the arrival of gritty new crime dramas. Are we perhaps just embracing the darkness inside our home as well as outside? Whatever the reason, new eight-part series Dublin Murders makes a dramatic arrival on the scene this week: it’s 2006, and detectives Rob Reilly and Cassie Maddox are investigating the murder of teenager Katy Devlin. “Rob, when we meet him, is one of those guys who’s just about managing to keep it together enough to have got where he is in his career,” reveals Killian Scott, who plays him. “He’s a really dark guy, not a joyful person – he’s very competent professionally, but he doesn’t have any interest in…

CHRISTOPHER TIMOTHY (Ted Murray, EastEnders ) OUT After more than two years in Walford, Ted has departed the Square to begin a new life with lover Wanda. The BBC confirmed that actor Christopher Timothy had left the show after his exit scenes aired, stating, “We wish Christopher all the very best for the future.” Co-star Clair Norris (Bernie) then tweeted: “It was an absolute honour to work with this talented, generous man! Mr Murray will have a special place in Bernie’s heart, and Christopher will ALWAYS have a special place in mine.” SANDRA HUGGETT (DS Mackinnon, Corrie ) IN investigation Get ready for on a big the police cobbles, because Coronation Street has confirmed the return of star Sandra as no-nonsense copper…

EMMERDALE DALES STAR QUINNY QUITS… Emmerdale is to bid farewell to the last Barton brother from the trio of lovely lads that arrived in the village with dad James in 2013 – following the news that star Anthony Quinlan is leaving the role of Pete. Dales writer Sharon Marshall has confirmed that the fit farmhand is indeed bowing out… “The story in the papers is true –Anthony has said that he wants to go off and do some other projects,” she said on ITV’s This Morning. “I can’t tell you how Pete is going, as we haven’t even written it. We’ve got him on screen for a while yet.” EASTENDERS AND WALFORD’S ADAM HEADS OFF... Meanwhile, cheating Adam in EastEnders is to finally receive his comeuppance! Future scenes…

There’s more hell to pay for Kathy this week, as Stuart lashes out at her yet again over the battle for baby Abi! When Max makes Kathy promise that she won’t allow Rainie to see his granddaughter, Stuart’s having none of it – and blackmails her into handing over Abi for a walk in the park. And while vulnerable Rainie continues to unravel, Stuart is determined to lay the blame with Kathy – and it seems he’ll stop at nothing in his heartless bid to punish her… “Stuart’s been trying his damnedest to keep Rainie on the road to recovery – but it’s an uphill struggle,” sighs our Walford spy. “Losing regular contact with Abi has hit her hard, and Max remains cruelly determined to keep the two of them…

Filled with dread over hubby Mick’s actions, landlady Linda reaches for a drink this week, as her journey into alcohol abuse begins… It’s when Linda realises that her husband Mick has secretly arranged a doctor’s appointment without telling her, that her stresses begin to get too much for her. There has been a communication problem between the couple since Mick returned from his ordeal in prison. Following that, Mick has suffered chest pains, and even collapsed while refereeing a kids’ football match. And despite fears the issue might be his heart, Mick has since found out that he suffers from acute panic attacks. “It’s clear that Mick has lied to Linda!” “The truth is that Mick is embarrassed about his condition, and feels that this somehow makes him a ‘lesser’…

“I can’t believe that they’ve been pretending to like my sausage surprise over all these years. Makes me wonder what they really think about my, erm… fishy basket.” We’re sure your fishy basket is not to be sniffed at, Jean. “You might as well put a turnstile in, the number of blokes you’ve had through that door.” “I’m sorry – tell me again how many wives you’ve had? Is it more or less than Henry VIII?” At least none of Ian wives have ever been beheaded. Well, so far. “Asha, your father is worried that you might be about to make the beast with two backs.” “Mary, please!” “I’m sorry for my forthrightness, but there’s no sense pussyfooting around. Her maidenhood could be a stake here!” Mary likes to bypass…

HALFWAY TO HEAVEN Few soap romances have generated the volume of letters and emails as Walford’s Callum and Ben – and never more than during what proved to be a very emotional week for the boys… What I love most about Callum and Ben is how they are part of a wider circle of friends who are supporting them. I love the way that Lola gave Callum the confidence to stand up to Ben, and how Jay can see right through his best mate’s attitude. For a soap, it’s very realistic. Tom The scenes in the Vic that finally brought Callum and Ben together were brilliant and hilarious. I especially loved how Karen was cheering them on. It’s not as if she’s a particular fan of Ben – she just…

“One of my favourite moments is from their first wedding when they’re sitting outside talking,” writes Justine. “The whole scene is good, but especially the end when Aaron says, ‘I don’t want to leave you,’ and Rob says, ‘I don’t want you to go’. And they hold each other.” “The forest scene in 2016 will always be my favourite, not only because it was romantic, but because Robert finally opened up about his bisexuality,” says Louise. “It was a defining moment for Robert, as well as the relationship.” “Their second reunion was my favourite #Robron moment,” shares Jo. “Aaron’s speech to Robert was incredible, so moving, and saw such powerful acting from them both. I’ll really miss Ryan Hawley. Emmerdale won’t be the same without Robron!” “My fave Robron moment…

“You and Sarah Moyle are big Strictly fans. How would you fare at being in it?”…asks reader Jane Bowkiss from Leicester I’d probably get to week two, if I was lucky! I’d want to partner with Anton du Beke. A few years ago I persuaded the Doctors team to do a Strictly storyline, and Anton guest-starred. Elisabeth Dermot Walsh [aka Zara] and I practised the Argentine tango for six weeks, and a week before we were due to film the story I broke my ankle and couldn’t do it. 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…

Corrie’s Jack P Shepherd (David) recently opened up about his hair-loss, and how it led to depression, and for him to seriously consider walking away from acting. That is, until he underwent a transplant to alter his hairline – which has improved his mental health and prevented him from quitting his job! “As an actor, my hair and my looks are crucial to my success,” explained Jack, who had the operation at the Crown Clinic in Manchester. “And if I go bald then I’m not going to be considered for younger roles as I get older. My body confidence has soared since the procedure, as the new hair has grown back. It is nine months since I went under the knife and it takes a year to see the full…

EMMERDALE’S FAITH The actress has star style… literally! Set your sights on these celestial choices for a heavenly look……

I loved Gentleman Jack – it was such a good combination of incredible scriptwriting, an amazing cast and a really interesting period in history that I knew nothing about, so it ticked all my boxes. The second series of Big Little Lies was beautiful to look at, but I thought it lost some of the tautness of the plot from the first one. Roisin Conaty’s show GameFace and Aisling Bea’s This Way Up have both got so much heart, although they’re totally different. Roisin’s character is such a loveable mess and it’s a really fun programme, and Aisling’s show is actually phenomenally sad at points. It’s about loneliness and mental health, but it’s so brilliant. I’m so proud of both of them. I thought the film Eighth Grade was phenomenal. Bo…

The X Factor is back – but things have changed. Instead of ordinary members of the public, it will be celebrities – including Ricki Lake and Glee’s Kevin McHale – who’ll be singing for the chance of a record deal. Jonny Labey, formerly Walford’s Paul Coker, is among those taking part… “I’m from a musical theatre background – including dancing, acting and singing,” reveals the star. “I trained primarily as a dancer, but my first major job was acting in EastEnders, so I had that huge exposure. To pursue a singing career, you have to really think about who you are as an artist – I hadn’t got to that stage yet.” It’s pretty surreal to find yourself in the midst of an all-star singing contest, so how’s Jonny adapting…

SANDY’S SAD END Actress Sandy Ratcliff, who passed away in April aged 70, died from an accidental drug overdose, an inquest has determined. The star, who played EastEnders’ Sue Osman from 1985 to 1989, suffered from a string of health problems after her partner died in 2013. Her son, William Palmer, admitted that Sandy “wasn’t enjoying life” as she refused treatment for lung cancer, and lived alone in sheltered housing. FROM CORRIE TO THE DALES! Reece Dinsdale, who played Corrie’s Joe McIntyre from 2008 to 2010, is heading to the Dales – as a director! “My first day of shooting on Emmerdale tomorrow,” he tweeted recently. “I’m a little bit nervous… but also very excited! Get to direct my friend, the wonderful Zoe Henry [Rhona] in…

BULLSEYE! Corrie star Peter Ash has delivered a blistering performance these past few weeks, while his character Paul battles to comprehend the abuse he suffered as a child at the hands of Kel. Daniel Brocklebank has provided brilliant support as Billy, struggling to help Paul understand that the rage and inferiority he feels are all Kel’s fault. We’ll be cheering them on through the journey ahead. In the blue corner: Mel with a DNA test. In the red: Shazza with a Stanley knife. Who are you going to put your money on? A soap first from Emmerdale this week: deadly cheese! Poor Cannon from Cannon and Ball! He should have handled it more Caerphilly. Well, hello Tubbs. Welcome to Walford. You can stay. We love how Gemma’s vast, improbable pregnancy…

Not surprisingly, David is gutted when Shona tells him Marion’s plans for Max. But his day goes from bad to worse after he walks into the medical wing and runs into Josh, bruised and bloodied, and waiting for treatment. David hasn’t laid eyes on his rapist since the day he bundled him into a car and drove him to the police station, demanding he confess. After his cowardly abuser begged for mercy, however, David let Josh go free, and he hasn’t seen him since. Badly shaken, David goes back to his cell, where his new mate Abe tells him how Josh is inside for drugging and raping someone. David admits Josh did the same to him – so how will he cope with having Josh in such close proximity? “Josh…

Corrie chiefs are lining up a heartbreaking new story for Roy that will see him track down his long-lost brother – only for his estranged sibling to pass away. Roy has been digging into his late mum Sylvia’s past, and is set to learn that she had a secret son as a result of an affair. But just as the pair are reunited, tragedy strikes… “Roy has already lost Sylvia and his wife Hayley – just how much more devastation can this man take?” despairs our Street spy. “He has struggled with his grief since his mum died, due to their complicated relationship, so this revelation will send him into a tailspin.” Actor Paul Bown has been cast as Roy’s brother, whose name is yet to be revealed. Paul, aged…

Stuart’s violent outbursts at Kathy have been a terrifying reminder of the Stuart of old – the menacing bully we hoped he’d put behind him, while he’s been showing such tender care and loyal support for Rainie. But Tanya Franks, who plays Rainie, still reckons Stuart is the person her tortured alter ego needs as her battle with her addictions continues… “Rainie is getting herself into some deep water, and Stuart is certainly a saving grace,” she considers. “He makes her feel valued, and she hasn’t had that feeling in her life. She and Stuart know what it’s like to be people dealing with demons, which is why they can perhaps help each other. But whether Rainie can handle feeling valued is another question!”…

EastEnders has revealed that Linda will turn to the bottle more and more in an attempt to cope with her many stresses in the coming months. Between being held at gunpoint by psychotic Hunter Owen, worrying over her son Ollie’s suspected autism, and dealing with her marriage woes, it’s no wonder that Linda is feeling fragile. But there’s a warning from history, as Angie Watts – EastEnders’ original Queen of the Vic – also struggled with the booze, more than 30 years ago, and that didn’t end well… Angie was married to ‘Dirty’ Den Watts, and was well aware of his extra-marital affairs. As Angie tried to deal with her depression, she found comfort in binge drinking, while trying to seduce the men of the Square. Den, meanwhile, was carrying…

“ Kathy ought to be more sympathetic to Rainie in EastEnders – after all, she looks like a grown-up version of Kathy’s daughter, Donna, who died from a drug overdose. I think that would affect Kathy’s feelings.” …suggests reader Jean “Please can Kevin’s sister Debbie stay in Weatherfield? She seems a lot of fun. Definitely a great rival for Jenny – I can imagine them loathing each other on sight!” …writes reader Anna from York “I’m actually really enjoying Sylver and Liam being mates in Hollyoaks – maybe when they find out that Mercedes has been sleeping with both of them, they could get together instead? Now, that would be a shock twist!” …chuckles reader Cleo from Nantwich “Surely we haven’t seen the last of Maya in Emmerdale. They’ve made…

FAIR CITY Eoghan is tempted to take matters into his own hands this week, when Katy receives a frightening text message… Meanwhile, Cristiano convinces Will to attend a meeting with a therapist! Plus, Eric and Doug pretend to be a couple for an appointment. RIVER CITY The O’Hara family is left shocked this week, when Kelly-Marie makes an unexpected return. Elsewhere, Dylan faces diaster as Ruby rejects him, and reveals that she’s pregnant! Also, local residents gather to bid a sad farewell to Gabriel… THE ARCHERS Clarrie encourages Eddie to contact his brother, Alf, this week, to inform him about Joe’s death. Meanwhile, Emma finds herself in an uncomfortable situation when she says her goodbyes to Joe. Finally, Neil and Hannah clash again – will the pair learn to get…

PINING FOR IT I really like the wallpaper in Billy and Summer’s flat in Corrie. Do you know where I can get some? | Linda, Sheffield Billy’s wintery wallpaper is called Juniper Pine, made by Sanderson. It’s available from many suppliers, but one of the best prices we’ve found is £55 a roll from www.johnlewis.com.Vicar-ing must pay well! HOW’S BILL? It was fantastic to see Debbie Webster back on Coronation Street after 34 years, but she and Kevin didn’t mention their dad, Bill. I know actor Peter Armitage, who played him, has died, but has Bill died on the show? | Darren, Stoke We last saw Bill back in 2011, when he left Weatherfield and moved to Germany. Bill’s dodgy health provided an excuse for Michael Le Vell’s extended…

“Mitchell is concerned with how people will see him” “Mitchell feels responsible for Walter’s stroke in some way because of his actions – cheating on Cleo and having feelings for someone of the same sex,” explains Hollyoaks actor Imran Adams, as we ask him about his character’s tricky predicament. “Mitchell’s beating himself up about it. It’s reflected in how he’s treating everyone around him – it’s all crumbling because he can’t handle it.” With Mitchell having been ‘otherwise occupied’ with Scott at the time of his grandad’s stroke, it’s no wonder he’s feeling guilty! Add that to the fact that he’s been two-timing Cleo, and Mitchell’s struggling to keep it all together… Why is Mitchell keeping his feelings for Scott a secret from Walter? Mitchell was raised by his grandad,…

“Being invited on a set-visit to Poland with Danny Dyer is a TV journo’s dream – so imagine my excitement after negotiations in the Inside Soap office resulted in me dusting off my passport! “After a brutally early flight, I turned up at The Wall set to watch Danny shoot an episode that saw a husband-and-wife duo compete in front of a live audience. A 60-minute episode took four hours to film, and that wasn’t helped when one of the balls got stuck in the Wall during the ‘free fall’ round! It took about an hour for the technical glitch to be fixed, as the show’s producers covered off the legalities with the contestants. “Afterwards, Danny went straight into interviews with me and other journalists, before the production team invited…

“These are probably some of my favourite scenes that I’ve done,” shares Ryan Clayton, as he joins Inside Soap to talk about the shock return of David’s rapist Josh Tucker this week. “There are huge stakes involved, so it felt as though we were filming at 100 miles per hour – although I’m really looking forward to watching it all on screen…” While Ryan couldn’t be happier to be back on the Corrie set – having taken his leave from the show in October last year – it’s a very different story for David, who is mortified to run into his unpunished abuser in jail this week (see p8). And since Josh is in prison for raping another victim in the same way he did David, it seems he remains…

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FULL MARKS TO THIS SOCIAL media-themed reality show for following a promising first run and delivering an even better second series. Okay, so the Friday live edition needs a bit of tweaking, but shows like this stand and fall on the strength of their casts and this one has such an intriguing mix of players – particularly animator and politician Tim, and Zoe Ball’s son Woody. Not to mention Richard Madeley playing as a 27-year-old woman called Judy, which was every bit as delightfully excruciating as we hoped. It’s the finale this Friday, but we’re already crying out for more.…

FESTIVE FUN Bradley Walsh and Holly Willoughby will be offering members of their studio audience the chance to visit Lapland in Take Off With Bradley And Holly, on BBC1 this Christmas. If you’d like to take part, email christmas@hungrybear.tv PLACE SETTINGS Jason Manford has signed up to host new BBC1 game show First And Last. The programme will put players through a variety of challenges where there’s one simple rule: don’t finish first or last, or you’ll be cast out… ANGEL GABRIEL? Sherlock’s Rupert Graves has joined the cast of Sky Atlantic’s glossy drama Riviera for its upcoming third series. He’ll play the “carefree, charismatic and worldly” Gabriel Hirsch, a new ally for Georgina (Julia Stiles) who’s busy reinventing herself.…

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