Indice dei contenuti per 14 - 2017 in Inside Soap UK

“The Barlows are so dysfunctional...” Oh, I do love a good soapie whodunnit. The second the bullet hits the chest, the unfortunate victim goes over the balcony, or the dead body slumps to the floor, I’m hooked. So, as you can imagine, I’m compiling a mental scrapbook on the Corrie ‘Who pushed Ken?’ plot as I note down the clues and ponder the motivation. It’s a particularly good storyline to pop the Barlow family at the centre of, as their relationships with one another are so gloriously dysfunctional that the possibilities of where it will all go next are endless. Talking of taking a tumble – although this fall is from grace rather than the top landing of No 1 – Michelle Fowler hits rock bottom this week. But luckily…

Although it would be a guaranteed recipe for disaster, we were looking forward to seeing Peter crowned as the next landlord of the Rovers Return! Thanks to wicked Chloe, those plans have had to be put on hold – but Chris reckons it’s not too late to see Peter running the pub… “It’s probably not one of Peter’s best ideas, but I can see why the writers would like to explore that avenue,” chuckles the star. “Maybe he’d surprise everyone and make a real success of it – but when you have a recovering alcoholic, there’s always a big risk. I’ve spent a lot of time on the other side of the bar, so it would make a change having me work behind it!”…

With Sal not knowing where to turn, her daughters Rosie and Sophie become an unlikely crime-fighting duo this week – as they try to track down the stalker. The pair visit the Gazette to find some answers, hoping to discover who placed Sally’s obituary in the paper. There they bump into the photographer who helped stitch up Rosie during the ill-fated interview about Sally’s building-site protest – and demand that he reveal the name of the person who placed the ad. Can the sneaky sisters find a way to force him to give them the info they require?…

There’s fresh hell in store for Connie this week, after she discovers that there’s nothing wrong with her daughter Grace’s speech – she’s just been pretending to be mute to upset her mother! Grace has been silent for weeks, leaving Connie worried sick about her girl’s well-being. So just imagine how hurt Connie is when she finds out Grace has been able to speak all along – as the youngster announces in the middle of the ED that she hates her mum… “All Connie wants is for her daughter to be well,” sighs our Casualty snoop. “Poor Grace has suffered a number of setbacks since being injured in the helicopter crash last year, and it’s true that Connie has been pushing her hard to aid her recovery. But Grace doesn’t…

Emma and Zara end up bonding on a trip to a conference this week – but not before they almost come to blows! When their car breaks down, the two women are forced to plod across a muddy field to find help, bickering all the way. However, after Zara’s high heels send her head-first into a puddle, the pair see the funny side of things. Later, an overly familiar farmer persuades them to call a truce, as Emma must concoct a ruse to faciliate their escape! Will their new friendship survive the journey back to Letherbridge?…

Having been selected by DJ and former JLS singer Marvin Humes to receive a prestigious scholarship at the D&B Academy of Performing Arts, Zack already had a few friends in the celebrity world before he joined EastEnders. So when he attended the NTAs back in January, and was seen rubbing shoulders with his showbiz pals, the nation’s press were flummoxed… “It was funny – obviously I knew Marvin and also Matt Terry, who went to my drama college and won the last series of The X Factor,” explains the star. “ I was the new boy from EastEnders chatting to these people, and the reporters were looking at me saying, ‘Who is that kid?’. “It’s a weird thing to get your head around when you’ve been watching big stars on…

Harriet has a strong faith – but she’s not perfect! There can’t be many things less appropriate for vicar Harriet Finch to do than lock lips in the house of God with village criminal Cain Dingle. It’s just as well for her that her boss is big on forgiveness! This week, Harriet shares another charged moment with Cain, and while we can imagine how the villagers would react to the new pairing, it won’t come as a shock that Katherine Dow Blyton – who plays the randy reverend – is delighted to be getting to grips with one of Emmerdale’s most popular men… “I was quite surprised when I heard about this storyline!” laughs the actress. “I’ve been really looking forward to it because it’s been a very barren period…

Adam may be on a mission to get as many soaps on his CV as possible, but there’s one place he has ruled out going – and that’s back to the cobbles as Nick! “Fair play to Ben Price, he’s not even left yet!” exclaims the star. “Everyone is putting the cart before the horse. As soon as he said he was going, people on Twitter were asking if I was going back. But I’m very happy with Hollyoaks, so doing Corrie again is not on the cards.”…

Coronation Street actress Catherine Tyldesley , aka Eva, is always sharing her healthy living tips and fitness regimes – and they’ve clearly done wonders for her own figure. Pictured catching some rays while holidaying in Dubai, Cath looked radiant in her skimpy bikini. Showing off the results of her workouts, the cobbles beauty was snapped aboard a yacht with her personal trainer husband Tom Pitfield and their two-year-old son Alfie . Dubai is clearly a favourite destination of the gorgeous couple – they enjoyed their honeymoon there last year. DAN’S THE MAN! Lee Carter may have broken wife Whitney’s heart when he left Walford without so much as a goodbye, but former EastEnders actor Danny-Boy Hatchard melted everyone else’s hearts when he took the time to visit a nine-year-old cancer…

“STEVE’S A LITTLE SMART-ARSE , SO HE’S FUN TO PLAY” MARTIN What started out as a routine complaint about a senior cop not following protocol has, in typical Line Of Duty fashion, spiralled into a complex case involving deliberate misconduct and the suspicious death of forensics expert Tim Ifield. Steve Arnott and Kate Fleming are still trying to determine what, if any, part DCI Roz Huntley has played in all of this, and the pace of their investigation causes tension between the pair this week. But stars Martin Compston and Vicky McClure reckon Steve and Kate’s professional relationship is strong enough to withstand the odd tiff. “At the end of the last series, Steve owed everything to Kate because she was the one who believed…

It’s the beginning of the end this Tuesday, as Bates Motel returns with its fifth and final season. The end of last year’s run led up to the death of Norma Bates, but that doesn’t mean that Vera Farmiga won’t be reappearing as Norman’s mother in the final episodes – she’s just a little different these days… “Vera’s been great the entire time, but especially this season in really reinventing Norma and giving life to this dead person, who exists entirely in Norman’s head,” reveals Freddie Highmore, who plays the troubled motel manager. While Norman’s grip on reality gets looser with each day, Freddie still finds something in his character to empathise with. “I think he’s always trying to do the right thing,” reveals the actor.…

When Max Branning returned to Walford seemingly a changed man, we were quietly confident that no matter how reformed he claimed to be, he’d still have an eye for the ladies! And it looks as if Albert Square’s chief womaniser will set his sights on one siren in particular, when he makes a new friend in Carmel. But is the fella’s interest in her for business, pleasure – or both? “Max happens to notice that Carmel is going through a hard time, so he invites her out for a drink with him,” reveals our EastEnders insider. “She’s fallen out with Kush and Denise after discovering their fling, and Stacey’s still refusing to let her see young Arthur. Carmel could really do with a friendly ear, and Max is only too…

Grace has confessed her love for Esther – and she must love her a hell of a lot if she’s willing to trade her own livelihood for her! Does that mean a romantic reunion could be on the cards? “When Grace and Esther were put together, I was like, ‘What on Earth?’” recalls Jazmine. “The two of them are like chalk and cheese. But they kind of work, and I love working with Tam [Tamara Wall, who plays Grace], so I wouldn’t mind them getting back together.” We all know Grace isn’t squeaky clean – so might her attitude rub off on Esther? “It’s nice to mix it up, and I’d like to see Esther have more confrontational scenes,” shares Jazmine. “But I don’t want to be a character who…

“If Stacey and Martin have another baby in EastEnders , I hope it’s a baby girl and they name her Pauline . Then we could have a Pauline and Arthur Fowler in the show again.” …suggests reader Manisa “ Michael Praed is being wasted in Emmerdale . They need to make him the owner of Home Farm quick smart. He’s far prettier than Lawrence . Sorry Lawrence!” …gushes reader H Jones “I think Mike Barnes should move back to Hollyoaks with Zoe and bring up Amy’s kids. Neither Ste nor Ryan can be trusted to do it!” …insists reader Sarah “In this day and age, all the soaps need more black actors, but especially Corrie . They should cast Samuel Anderson…

“A great tit?” Gabby ruffled Doug’s feathers during his ornithology lesson. “I’m going to do some bird impressions and you have to say what I am…” “I can’t say I’ll miss you, Sylvie Carter.” “Me neither, you old hag.” Sylvie certainly did not go gentle into that good night. “Eyes are very important. My last-but-one boyfriend said that’s the first thing he noticed about me. He was always telling people what a lovely pair I had.” We love it when Rosie hasn’t quite cottoned on to what she’s saying. “Cancer makes you realise how short life is, and that you mustn’t be estranged from your family. If, God willing, you survive, then what’s the point? What’s the point if you’re not living your life and sharing it with the people…

WHO PUSHED KEN? Plenty of people had a bone to pick with Ken this week, and somebody took shocking revenge by shoving the Barlow boss down the stairs! But who was angry enough with Ken to want him dead? I hope I’m wrong, but my money is on Peter at the moment. His life has totally fallen apart thanks to Ken – and did you see how anxious he looked when the police turned up at the hospital? Donna, Cambridge Surely Adam has got to be the chief suspect? It seems a bit suspicious that he’d come back from Canada and not tell anyone. Although come to think of it, Amy was acting very peculiarly as well. Could we have another Bobby Beale on our hands? Lloyd, Edinburgh I don’t…

STEVE 48% “Stay with Steve. Liz, Michelle and Steve behind the bar of the Rovers are too good a team to split up.” “Neither! There’s something weird about Robert, and Steve and Michelle are done. She needs to meet a fitty!” “A woman with any amount of pride or backbone would just walk away and not come back. Leave Steve to his own fate.” ROBERT 52% “Why does she need a man in her life? Let her be single and enjoy herself. (But if I had to choose, I would go for Robert.)” “Whoever Michelle doesn’t choose, Leanne can have the reject when Nick leaves!” “She has far more chemistry with Robert, and he seems besotted by her, so it could work.”…

PASTOR LUCAS JOHNSON Reformed drug dealer Lucas found God, but ended up as a serial killer psycho who almost bumped off tortured wife Denise. FATHER JACK CALLAHAN Priest Jack is passionate about God – it’s just a shame he got so passionate with Paige that he knocked her up! REVEREND BILLY MAYHEW Vicar Billy tried to drag the Anglican church into the 21st century by being openly gay. His good work was undone, though, when he dumped Sean for devilish Todd! JOEL DEXTER, TRAINEE VICAR It was a surprise to learn that the son of Warren Fox had found God. If only there wasn’t an unhelpful video of him killing his Aunt Katy with an overdose to ruin it all!…

WATTS up? Being part of the Mitchell clan has caused Sharon no end of misery – but let’s not forget that her own brood weren’t much better! The Watts family were rarely off the cover of Inside Soap in 2003, as EastEnders stunned viewers by bringing Dirty Den back from the dead – 14 years after Sharon buried him! And if that wasn’t enough, Sharon was also having an affair with her long-lost brother Dennis Rickman – but they were only related via adoption, not blood, so that was okay! No wonder their son Denny is such a brat. The poor kid probably doesn’t know if Sharon is his mum or his auntie… Eye of the storm The year came to an end in heartbreaking fashion in the Dales, after…

It’s a wonder the stars of Corrie manage to fit in filming when they’re spending the day having as much fun as this! First these familiar faces took part in Manchester’s Crystal Maze Live Experience, based on the classic TV show – naming their teams after familiar cobbles hotspots Prima Donner and The Rovers Return! Dolly-Rose Campbell (Gemma) and Bhavna Limbachia (Rana) loved their team jackets, with Bhavna tweeting: “Official record holder for a challenge with a minute to spare! This has been the best day of my life!” Meanwhile, others from the Street cast were spotted enjoying a family day out at CBeebies Land at Alton Towers Resort. Pictured on the rides were Tina O’Brien (Sarah), fiancée Adam Crofts and brood Scarlett and Beau , while enjoying a boat…

I love a good drama – I’m into The Walking Dead and things like that. I really enjoyed Tina And Bobby, that was a nice easy watch –a real Sunday afternoon kind of programme. Me and my mum love to sit down on a Sunday and catch up on our favourite programmes! I’m absolutely obsessed with Call The Midwife. I sit and watch it with my mum and aunt every week. I love it, and during every episode I sit and cry! But even though it’s emotional, it puts a smile on my face as all of the midwives are so lovely. If I want to chill out in front of the TV , I want something where not too much drama goes on! Something happy like The Voice…

As the Easter weekend approaches, you may be wondering how best to spend those extra days off. Well, Adam Buxton, Arthur Williams and Clem Green are here to help, by trying out some of the more adventurous things you can do without leaving the UK. “For this pilot episode, we are focusing on Devon and Dartmoor,” Arthur tells us. “We do activities for varying budgets, so stuff that’s free, things for an average salary, and some top-end luxury.” While Adam goes wild camping and Clem wrangles ponies on Dartmoor, Arthur gets his adrenaline pumping with a spot of free-diving. “I went in there quite naive,” he admits. “I thought free-diving just meant you hold your breath and dive to the bottom of your local pool! But the instructor taught me…

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EASTENDERS in the Woods! There’s a new fella in Albert Square next week, as he turns up with a glint in his eye and a lust for the ladies. Played by pop star Lee Ryan, cheeky chappy Woody wastes no time in ruffling some feathers… But which Walford family will be most affected by this mysterious newcomer’s entrance? And who will find themselves under his spell? CORRIE Secrets and lies! Shona and Gail got off to a rocky start – but next week, they’re sharing some of their deepest, darkest truths with each other! But what does Gail have to confess? And will we find out who Shona really is? EMMERDALE Vanessa’s vendetta! Vanessa is determined to expose Pierce’s true colours – and next week, it seems she’s cracked it!…

It was a hugely emotional few weeks for John Middleton as he filmed his final scenes as Ashley, but there was no way he would be allowed to leave without fitting fanfare. So his close friends and colleagues organised a party to be proud of – and John had a truly wonderful time… “My leaving do was tremendous,” he beams. “It was at a cool venue called Casa Colombiana in Leeds, and we had a fantastic band called Mambo Jamboree performing. A huge number of people came along – some I was very surprised to see, because they never normally make it out to these kinds of things. Nearly all of the make-up and wardrobe teams were there, camera operators, directors of photography, writers and cast – it was lovely!”…

“Chloe has Peter on the ropes, and he can see no way out of it” Calculating Chloe makes Peter’s life even more difficult this week – when she convinces the police to apprehend him for assault! In spite of all Chloe’s meddling, Peter and Toyah are miraculously still together and looking to the future, as they get ready to head to the IVF clinic for the harvesting of Toyah’s eggs. Unfortunately, their happiness is shattered after the cops arrive to question him over Chloe’s cruel claim that he assaulted her. Although Peter has already told his loved ones about the visit he paid Chloe on the night of Ken’s fall, the potential charges become more serious when Chloe claims the assault happened the night before… “This is a nightmare for…

Signed and sealed! Lisa Faulkner’s upcoming role in EastEnders won’t just be a flash in the pan, with the star revealing that she’s actually signed to the soap for six months! “Going into the Vic is terrifying!” she says. Real Dee returns? Neighbours boss Jason Herbison has hinted that Madeleine West could return to the show again – but as the real Dee next time! “Anything is possible,” he grins. “I respect that many fans want to see her alive...” Adam and out? Tabloid reports have claimed that Dales actor Adam Thomas , who plays Adam Barton, is quitting. But the star has appeared to quash the rumours, urging people not to believe everything they read.…

Adam and Victoria seem set to break the run of bad news for the Bartons this week – when it looks as if they’re going to have a baby. The loved-up couple have been attempting to get pregnant for a while, but there’s been nothing to report till now. So when Victoria starts to feel queasy, she comes to the conclusion that it could be a sign she’s conceived. She sensibly seeks medical advice – but while Victoria is still getting confirmation, Adam finds a test and puts two and two together. Without giving his wife a chance to share her news, he rushes over to Butler’s Farm to excitedly tell mum Moira what’s going on. Following the heartbreak of losing Holly and then James, Adam thinks it’s high time…

David is stunned when he unexpectedly comes into some money this week – while Anna and Kevin’s financial woes get even worse. The unlucky couple are struggling to make ends meet, and desperate Anna has to resort to selling her old clothes to raise some cash. But as Kevin and Anna are forced to tell Tyrone that the garage is facing bankruptcy, hairdresser David – whose car crash last year left Anna with serious leg injuries – is surprised to learn that a former salon client has included him in her will. Although David is over the moon, Gary is furious after Sarah mentions her brother’s new fortune, and confronts the lad who nearly killed his mother in his crazed bid for revenge. And when outraged Gary shares the gloomy…

FAIR CITY Hughie secures a date with Jackie this week, but is shocked when it’s gatecrashed by his son Kevin! Elsewhere, Katy’s depression gets more extreme, and she asks Ciaran to end her misery and kill her! Also, Nikki sets her sights on Jake – annoying Ama. RIVER CITY Maggie takes on a cleaning job at the Tall Ship this week, but is sacked when stolen whisky is found in her bag! Is she really the culprit? Meanwhile, Greig sees Frankie’s vindictive side on her 18th birthday. Also, Liz is hurt when people forget the anniversary of Malcolm’s death. THE ARCHERS Harrison invites Usha to a cricket session this week, knowing it must be a success in order to restore his reputation. Can he make it work? Elsewhere, Clarrie challenges…

JUDGE S VERDICT The judge who oversaw the emergency hearing about Leah and Lucas in Hollyoaks looked very familiar. What else has she been in? Richie, Cardiff Judge Barrett was played by Roberta Kerr, who is best known for playing Wendy Crozier in Coronation Street . Wendy had an affair with Ken, leading to his first divorce from Deirdre. DISTANT RELATIVE I’m not surprised that Bernice forgot about her daughter Dee Dee in last week’s Emmerdale, because I don’t remember her ever being born myself! When was she born and who is she living with in Oz? Megan, London Dee Dee’s conception and birth all took place off screen! Bernice left the village in 2002 – and while she was away, she married a man called Charlie…

“I’ve known from the start that Paul Robinson is my dad,” chuckles Ramsay Street actor Takaya Honda, as he joins Inside Soap on the phone from Melbourne. His character David has just found out the truth about his father on screen – and what a shock it was for both him and the viewers! But Takaya is delighted to be a bona fide member of the soap’s most legendary clan. “My initial reaction was, ‘Wow, that’s a great family to be part of!’” chuckles the star. “At the auditions, I got to work with Stefan Dennis [aka Paul], and he was so lovely during that process. I knew it would be great once the truth came out and we were able to work with each other…

“My aim is to work my way around the entire world doing soaps!” declares former cobbles actor Adam Rickitt, as we sit down for a chat with him about his new role in Hollyoaks. The star has already notched up a three-year stint Down Under in Shortland Street, as well as playing Weatherfield’s Nick Tilsley back in the late 90s – before actor Ben Price took over the role. But Adam doesn’t plan to stop there. “I’ve done soaps in England and New Zealand, so I reckon I’ve got to go and do a really trashy American one next!” he chuckles. “I was actually offered a part in Neighbours once, but I was in New Zealand and there’s a massive rivalry between them and Australia – so I couldn’t desert…

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OUR OBSESSION WITH this show has taken a worrying turn, to the point where we grandly declaim, “I am Uhtred, son of Uhtred” upon entering a room. It’s just so difficult not to get swept up by the atmosphere of the epic ninth-century story, set at a time when England was split into seven kingdoms. Inevitably, that means there’s no shortage of fighting and bloodshed , but the importance of politics and strategy is never overlooked. Plus, as it’s showing how England came to be formed, we can reassure ourselves that even the grisliest of battle scenes is educational.…

BACK TO LIFE Channel 4 sci-fi drama Humans will be returning to our screens for a third series – but following the cliffhanger ending to series two, we don’t yet know which characters will be returning… FAMILY MATTERS The Fall ’s Archie Panjabi and This Life ’s Jack Davenport have signed up to lead ITV’s new thriller, Next Of Kin . The six-part series centres on a doctor who goes in search of answers when her brother is murdered while working for a charity abroad. HOME HELP Alexander Armstrong will host ITV’s new interactive show, Don’t Ask Me Ask Britain , in which a panel of celebs try to predict the answers to questions of public opinion, and viewers at home can play along on a free app.…

BULLSEYE! As Walford’s sensible ‘everyman’, it’s Martin Fowler’s fate to always be the last to know about storylines unfolding around him, such as Bex’s bullying or – this week – Michelle’s weirdy love affair with Preston . Martin then has to explode with fury, hit someone, and brood for a solid month. Happily, actor James Bye always delivers the goods. “Waaah! Why am I surrounded by people who always let me down?” wailed Ken , the King Of Always Letting People Down. We can’t condone violence, and we’re too nice to say he had it coming… But he really had it coming. Spare a thought for Eccles , who was the only witness to the attack on Ken . We hope she turns doggy detective and solves the crime –…