Inside Soap UK 45 - 2018

It’s always fun to catch up with our favourite soap stars, especially when their plots are getting rather juicy – so it was a joy to chat to Jake Wood, aka EastEnders’ Max Branning. While he told us about the state of Max’s twisted marriage to Rainie, he also revealed his own hope for Max’s matrimonial future – and it’s an interesting one! “Get yourself the Inside Soap Yearbook 2019!” Elsewhere this week, there’s part two of our Inside Soap Awards winners’ coverage, with Emmerdale’s Danny Miller revealing all on Aaron’s – and his own –popularity with fans. Meanwhile, Danny Dyer and Kellie Bright – Walford’s Mick and Linda Carter – tell us why they’re over the moon to be named Best Partnership. And if that’s not enough for you,…

Young mum Hayley Slater is manipulated by her own callous mother Bev this week, as the older woman tries to persuade her own daughter to give up her newborn child! But why is she so keen for Hayley to part company with her little girl? Soon, it becomes clear that Bev has something truly wicked in mind… Bev’s machinations are particularly cruel, because although Hayley has spent months fearing the worst during her pregnancy, she seems to have finally turned a corner now that her baby girl has arrived. Having got past a few dicey moments when she abandoned her daughter on the Ahmeds’ doorstep, Hayley has taken some tentative steps towards bonding with her little one. However, spiteful Bev is keen to reverse any progress that has been made.…

After her troubles with Hayley this week, Kat has a bigger shock in store when she receives a video call from her estranged husband Alfie! Kat’s at a loss at what to do – but turns her attentions back to Hayley as she realises how much the struggling mum is worried about a visit from the social worker. While she tries to help Hayley, Kat ignores Alfie’s increasingly frantic calls. However, realising she can’t carry on avoiding her hubby forever, Kat finally gets in touch and follows his instructions – and is staggered to find him waiting for her. “It’s the last thing that Kat is expecting, as she assumed Alfie was phoning from Spain,” reveals our Square informant. “When she claps eyes on him, she dares to dream she’ll…

Debbie is left shocked and angry this week, as Graham evicts her from her home. But while she puts on a brave face when Priya hands her the notice, she’s hiding another big surprise – she could be pregnant with Joe’s baby! The drama comes as Debbie learns it was Graham who sent the text message from Joe’s phone, telling Debbie that he was ‘sorry’. Meanwhile, her guilty dad Cain, who thinks he killed Joe, worries that his secret is about to be revealed – and his turmoil is made even worse when he’s given reason to suspect that Debbie is pregnant by Joe… “Debbie is full of fury, and it’s all directed at Graham now,” says our Emmerdale insider. “He’s lied and meddled too many times in her life.…

Cain’s secret could spell the end of his relationship with his girl – much to the horror of Emmerdale stars Jeff Hordley (Cain) and Charley Webb (Debbie). The pair hope that whatever happens between dad and daughter, the Dingles can find a way through it. “It would be hard for me if Debbie hated Cain and it meant that I wouldn’t get to work with Jeff any more,” shares Charley. “We’re both like, ‘How far is this going to go?’ because we love working together so much. Jeff is one of my closest friends – we have an amazing bond. It will be good to explore this secret, but we will make sure that Debbie and Cain always get back together.” They’ve worked together for years now, so has the…

A bi’s world collapses around her this week, as Tracy finally confesses that she was the one who damaged Michelle’s car – and left her friend to take the blame! Having lost her mechanic’s job at the garage as a result of police pointing the finger at her after Michelle’s crash, Abi is convinced that her twins, who are already in care, would be better off without her. Heartbroken, she drinks herself into a hospital bed – at which point Tracy’s guilty conscience finally forces her to admit that it was her who sabotaged Michelle’s motor. Horrified by the awful admission, Abi sees red. However, her loyal son Seb is the one who ends up gunning for Tracy, landing his mum in even bigger trouble… “Abi just can’t believe what…