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“Old Corrie is like a nice, warm cuddle!” As psychic Rosemary channels the spirits of some dearly departed Street folk this week, I feel I’ve been given my own conduit to Corrie characters of old – not via some scatterbrained clairvoyant, but through the repeats of 80s Coronation Street episodes that are currently airing on ITV3. It’s been a real treat to look back at the likes of Jack and Vera Duckworth, Mike Baldwin and Deirdre Barlow in their heyday. There’s also the terrific fun of seeing the younger versions of Jenny, Sally and Kev, and even a baby Sarah in her pushchair – just for the haircuts alone! Now, we know even the most dedicated Inside Soap reader can’t watch everything (there’s two episodes a day of old Corrie!),…

As the owner of Home Farm, Joe has pots of cash and a very swanky estate – and as you might imagine, that’s great fun for actor Ned. Not only does he get to be the sharpest dresser in the Dales, but he’s also surrounded by cool props… “I absolutely love working on the Home Farm set – it’s got so many new toys in it!” enthuses the actor. “We’ve got a gym where the office used to be, and they can do lots of tricks with the filming. The space we have means they can create some beautiful, artistic shots in those rooms. There’s so much more space than there was in Joe’s flat.” Ned is also a big fan of co-stars Charley Webb (Debbie) and Andrew Scarborough (Graham).…

Taking a break Corrie stalwart William Roache, (Ken) is currently on compassionate leave, following the death of his daughter Vanya. Our thoughts are with Bill and his family during this difficult time. Heart surgery Jac and Fletch seem set to finally face their feelings in an upcoming episode of Holby City. Bosses have teased a scene in which the pair look very cosy indeed… Cry me a river! Home and Away star Lynne McGranger has revealed that if she ever leaves the show, she desires a dramatic death scene for alter ego Irene! “I want people weeping for weeks afterwards,” grins the actress, who’s been in the Bay for 25 years.…

lnsideSoap says… Putting aside the morals of nicking your mate’s fella, there’s something that doesn’t sit right about Laurel falling for Bob. It’s not unusual to find love in an expected place – with somebody you’ve known forever – but in Bob, widow Laurel is taking quite a risk. While we all love Bob, let’s not forget that he’s been married a million times and blown every relationship. It’s not just the women he hurts, but countless kids – look at Heath and Cathy, who are now about to lose yet another mother figure in Brenda. Laurel only buried her husband Ashley last year, and she has a baby and two vulnerable children who need stability in their lives. Bob might be great fun, but nobody will be smiling when…

While Liv struggles to cope with her guilty conscience, Aaron is also feeling terrible about what she’s going through… “Liv and Aaron share a troubled childhood and a very difficult upbringing – she’s his sister, after all,” sighs Danny Miller, who plays Aaron. “Aaron is a self-loathing character, which means that anything that happens, he’ll refer it back to himself. There’s this Dingle family code and law, and technically, what Liv and Gabby have done could get Liv kicked out of the Dingles – it could split the entire family apart. “Aaron knows this, and he blames himself a little bit. But there’s also that thought at the back of his mind that his and Liv’s father Gordon is to blame for what they’re going through. Consequently, Aaron will always…

FAIR CITY The red mist descends on Damien this week, as he hits back at his loved ones. Could this be the final straw for Dolores and co? Elsewhere, Anto leaves Hayley and Harmony speechless when he tells them Sharon is having an affair. Also, Sean and Karen grow closer… RIVER CITY Annie is left stunned this week, after she discovers that she’s pregnant! Will she share the news with Alex? Meanwhile, Theresa uses her sister’s imprisonment for her own benefit, as Stevie tries to keep his secret safe. Plus, Bob and Lou scoff at Angus’ new girlfriend. THE ARCHERS It seems Alice has gone too far this week, when her antics have severe consequences for one village family. Across Ambridge, Pat wants to show off her vegetable stew, while…

FAIR AISLE It was lovely to see Prince and Lily tie the knot in Hollyoaks, even though they are so young. Do you know the name of the song that was playing as they walked down the aisle? I’d love to have it at my upcoming wedding. Grace The song was Sweet Creature by Harry Styles – you can find it on his debut album. WHOLE LOTTA HISTORY In Emmerdale when Joe and Robert were arguing recently, Robert referred to Joe’s mum as “a slag who slept with my dad”. I don’t even remember who Joe’s mum was – what’s the story there? Lauren, London Joe’s mum was Rachel Hughes – she had an affair with Chris Tate (while he was married to his first wife…

It’s unfortunate for Marlon that our Dales viewing pleasure often comes from the comic tragedy of his doomed love life – but star Mark Charnock, who has been playing the hopeless romantic for 22 years, wouldn’t have it any other way. “I do enjoy playing thwarted love, mainly because in Marlon’s case it’s always very funny,” grins the actor, as he joins Inside Soap for lunch at the Woolpack. Mark isn’t alone as we rake over his character’s various troubles – village newcomer Sandra Marvin, who plays school head teacher Jessie, also pulls up a pew. On screen this week the pair are set for even more hilarious high jinks, as Marlon continues to make a tool of himself while trying to impress her – and…

Albert Square aficionados were chilled by the antics of Sophie’s other famous soap character, Stella Crawford, back in 2006 and 2007. She was the woman who got together with Phil Mitchell, only to terrorise and physically abuse 10-year-old Ben. The storyline was so shocking that the team at EastEnders were concerned that Sophie wasn’t equipped for the fan response – but she tells us it was great fun. “They were worried I might get some funny reactions, but I was surprised – people were so nice!” grins the 56-year-old actress. “Me and my boys did get slightly mobbed in the swimming pool for a bit, and we couldn’t go there for a few months, but apart from that… The audience just enjoyed the story, and youngsters were kind. I don’t…

Fugitive Robbo is currently public enemy number one in Summer Bay – yet he risks everything in order to return there this week! We caught up with actor Jake Ryan to find out about his character’s state of mind right now… Does Robbo regret leaving Kat alone on the night she died? Leaving Kat in the car is the hardest thing Robbo has ever done. He was willing to stay and be arrested – but it was Kat’s promise that she’d be fine, and that she would come and find him, that sent him off. It’s a decision he will regret forever. It must be hard for Robbo to face the future without Kat… At this point, it seems as if there’s no coming back for Robbo. He has all…

The Great Daffodil Appeal takes place in March – and star Anna and her alter ego both know the importance of helping a worthwhile cause. Get into the daffodil vibes and help out Marie Curie, too… Be bold and beautiful like Anna in this sunny coat. Show your support for Marie Curie and wear this gorgeous daffodil pin badge with pride – 100 per cent of the profits go to charity. This yellow-and-white floral bodysuit screams springtime. This exclusive shopper bag features sunny daffodils on both sides, and provides a stylish way to support Marie Curie. Celebrating their partnership with Marie Curie, Hotter has given their popular canvas-style shoes a makeover with a pretty daffodil print. And £20 from every sale goes towards the charity’s vital work.…

Rather late to the party, I started Game Of Thrones a couple of months ago. I’ve now reached season five, and I’m still gripped. I’m trying to work out why it’s so good, but I love it! I’m also enjoying Mozart In The Jungle on Amazon Prime. It’s about a classical orchestra, so my favourite territory. It’s engaging and funny. One of my favourite shows when I was growing up was called Do Not Adjust Your Set , from the late 60s. It starred David Jason, and several of what later became Monty Python. Another was Callan, which starred Edward Woodward. My favourite film is definitely It’s A Wonderful Life . That’s guaranteed to make me cry every Christmas! It doesn’t happen…

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CORNELIA’S BATTLE Summer Bay actress Cornelia Frances (Morag Bellingham) has vowed to fight cancer and get back on our TVs, despite the disease having spread from her bladder to her hip. “It’s a hard road, but we’ll get there,” shares the star. “I’m feeling fine, considering what’s inside me. I’m really feeling okay. The pain comes and goes but you expect that. It’s par for the course. I’m gonna fight it, by God I am.” JAC JETS OFF Jacqueline Jossa (EastEnders’ Lauren Branning) has defended her character’s exit after some fans branded it ‘boring’. “I thought it was really empowering for Lauren to leave as a single woman,” she insists. Meanwhile, the actress has started vlogging on her own YouTube channel, JacquelinesWorld – where you can treat yourself to the…

As Corrie’s Josh arrives at the boxing match he’s arranged, looking slick in his tuxedo, are the residents of the Street about to discover what he’s done? Our cobbles spies spotted members of the cast out on location for the charity brawl – but we know there’s nothing charitable about vile Josh. “Josh will show no remorse for his sickening attack on David, as he continues to grow closer to the Platts and their neighbours,” splutters our source. “The sheer nerve of the guy is unbelievable!” The fight has been arranged for weeks in honour of tragic Luke Britton, illustrated by special T-shirts worn by some of the extras (see above). Wicked Josh has been training his new Weatherfield mates, with the likes of Maria and…

“Cindy is very worried that she’s lost Tom for good…” Cindy is left mortified this week – when Tom publicly shames her for stealing from him! She secretly took £10,000 from her half-brother after finding out her ex-hubby Tony had gone into business with pals Luke and Darren to reopen restaurant The Hutch. And when you get on the wrong side of Cindy, she doesn’t just get mad, she gets even – which is why she parks her new food truck, Cindy’s Hatch, right outside the restaurant… “There’s nothing wrong with a bit of friendly rivalry!” laughs Steph Waring, who plays Cindy. “Cindy grew up with these guys and doesn’t really understand why they left her out of their restaurant plans. She genuinely feels quite hurt by their rejection. So…

Corrie has revealed that Ali is in for more drama, with Michelle’s non-biological son Ryan soon to make a return. We grabbed James Burrows (Ali) to spill the beans… What will Ryan’s return mean for Ali? There’s going to be a lot of hatred there, and jealousy as well. There’s been no further contact between them that we know of. Ali and Ryan will be like Cain and Abel – it’s going to get interesting! Will Ali continue to hate Michelle? No, it’s going to get to a point where they make amends, but Ali will make her work for it! While he’s a nice lad, it’s cruel how he’s holding Michelle off. He’s not a villain, but it’s a complex relationship. Will Ali stick around? We’ll have…

Tony is determined to find out what Milo is up to this week – but will he learn the startling truth? After being tipped off by Finn that Milo is hiding something, Tony decides to follow up on his pal’s suspicions. But when he sneaks into Milo’s room to find out more, he’s mortified to be caught by Milo himself! Next, Tony tries to track down a copy of the newspaper article that Milo burned, so he gets in touch with The Chester Herald. Milo is one step ahead of him, though – and poses as a newspaper employee to call Tony and inform him that the article is no longer on file. Tony’s last resort is the library, but Milo is hot on his tail once more. Will Tony…

Kat Moon has never been a woman to do things by halves – but practically crashing her own funeral is an impressive feat, even for her! And as her devastated loved ones gather to do right by Kat this week, the last thing they expect is to hear her famous stilettos clacking back into the Queen Vic. The most terrifying apparitions have nothing on a very much alive Kat when she stuns the locals with her unexpected appearance – but as we join Jessie Wallace for the low-down on her iconic alter ego’s hotly anticipated return, she admits it’s a story she feared might never happen… “The cleavage is out, the red lips are on, and the leopard print is back!” grins the star, having just finished filming her first…

As Marlon moves on, there is still the strong possibility that his ex, Carly Hope, might re-enter his life. The door was left open for her, and actress Gemma Atkinson hasn’t ruled out a return – so how would Marlon feel if that were to happen? “It would depend on where he is in his life,” says Mark. “If he’s in a new relationship it would be an interesting dynamic – as you have to assume that if Carly comes back, it will be without Matt [the fella she left Marlon for]. “I saw Gemma recently,” adds the star. “A group of us went to see her on the Strictly Come Dancing tour, and it was great. A return to the show for her would make life complicated for Marlon,…

Gail has never had much luck when it comes to finding love on Coronation Street, but her real-life alter ego Helen Worth (Gail Rodwell) has clearly found the man of her dreams. Snapped on the red carpet for The Prince’s Trust Awards, the cobbles legend couldn’t help but roar with laughter alongside her husband of almost five years, Trevor Dawson. Dressed in a chic monochrome suit, petite Helen looked blissfully in love with her gentle giant of a hubby on her arm – and we think they look absolutely adorable together!…

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WE’VE MADE IT OUR MISSION to find the casting director for this show and give them a heartfelt hug, because every performance in Mum is exquisite. There’s Lesley Manville as the endlessly patient Cathy (with a sarcastic streak that’s all the more delightful for being deployed so sparingly), Peter Mullan as love-struck Michael, Lisa McGrillis as well-meaning but talkative Kelly – and particularly Dorothy Atkinson as pinched-lipped Pauline, who walks around Cathy’s house like she ought to be wearing a Hazmat suit. If at least one of this lot doesn’t get a BAFTA next year, we’ll be absolutely astounded.…

IN FOR THE KILL BBC1 is to show the latest series from Fleabag creator and star Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Eight-part thriller Killing Eve stars Sandra Oh from Grey’s Anatomy as a bored MI5 security officer tasked with catching an elusive assassin, played by Doctor Foster’s Jodie Comer. QUIZZED IN Two new game shows are heading to BBC1 daytime. Strictly champ Ore Oduba will present Hardball, where contestants race to beat a rolling ball, while Breakfast host Dan Walker will present strategy quiz Chase The Case. WHEN IN ROME ITV2 comedy Plebs will be back on our screens next month with a slight line-up change to the main trio. Following the departure of Stylax (Joel Fry), Marcus and Grumio will be joined by daffy Jason, played by Jonathan Pointing.…

In an attempt to run and hide from his attack, David decides to head off to Liverpool to see his dad Martin at the end of this week. And the scenes herald the return of actor Sean Wilson, who was last seen in Coronation Street in 2005… “Even before I stepped back into the building, I thought that the scripts were ace,” grins Sean, as we catch up with him on the Corrie set. “David is in one of the biggest predicaments of his life – and he’s been in a few! Martin definitely knows there’s something wrong, but it could be girlfriend trouble or anything. Martin’s not silly, though, and he has a medical background – so as time goes on, he starts to get…

“If Joe wants something, he goes to great lengths to get it” Debbie is forced to go along with Joe’s wishes this week, now that he knows she was behind the acid attack on Ross. But he also makes an enemy of Debbie’s dad Cain – who realises what’s going on and decides to do something about it… With Joe aware of Debbie’s dreadful secret, he’s using the information to control her and blackmail her into pretending they are a couple once again. The bizarre turn of events has left the Dingle family and Ross stunned – but is wicked Joe just toying with Debbie, or does he feel something real for her? “Joe and Debbie both need something from the other, and that’s all I can say!” teases Ned…

May time in Emmerdale village is set to look uncharacteristically frosty, thanks to the extreme weather conditions suffered by the north of England recently. Filming for the soap in Yorkshire was recently disrupted by the ‘Beast from the East’ and Storm Emma, and the picturesque location has since been hit with another downpour of snow – much to the frustration of the cast. “It’s pretty… in December or January! Do you remember that year when we had a heatwave in March?” grumbled actress Nicola Wheeler (Nicola) on Twitter. “Can we have that again please? Weather gods, are you listening?” Meanwhile, filming on location had to be abandoned – but only after poor star Mark Jordon (Daz) walked for an hour in the snow and caught two trains! So don’t be…

“In EastEnders, I love that Jay is not even remotely scared of Phil, and is quite happy to put the old bully in his place. I think the show is wasting Jay. He’s a really strong character who deserves a proper story – maybe even a family of his own.” …declares reader Val “As a gay person myself, I enjoy seeing others in soaps and dramas – and happily there’s some great couples right now: Dom and Lofty in Holby City , Kate and Rana in Corrie . But the two I’d like to see getting together are the Dales’ Pete and Joe!” …pants reader Neil from Blackpool “I like Jude and Angie in Corrie . They…

“Brenda wants to believe Bob when he tells her that she is the only one” Betrayed Brenda ups the ante in the fight for Bob this week – by moving their wedding plans forward. But with her hubby-to-be and his secret lover Laurel unable to stay apart, is Brenda fighting a losing battle? Now that she knows the truth, Brenda is determined to keep up the pretence of all being fine as she plots against them. She’s determined that Laurel won’t steal her fiancé, and so she continues to push Bob swiftly towards the altar. He’s the one who has been adamant about them having a future together and the one who proposed, so Brenda is resolved that he’ll see this particular promise through… “Brenda’s furious, yes, but I thinks…

“And that big wolf came bowling over to the little pigs, and was giving it right large. Because he was a big, hairy melt. What was he?” “Aharrymel” “That’s right. A hairy melt.” We love Mick’s cockney fairy tales. Next week, we look forward to The Proper Treacle and the Beast. “Eileen… I’m not a murderer. I’m not even a crook. I’m just a fool. A fool for love.” Sweet-talking Phelan is the best Phelan. He lies like other people breathe. “I do love spooning. It’s the next best thing to a fork.” Honestly. The language in Walford these days. “But Kate’s beautiful, and she’s confident…” “Yes. And you are brave. And you are kind. And clever. And beautiful. And whatever that other thing was you said.” We love Rosie.…

Furious Jacob wades in for a showdown with Priya this week, convinced that she caused the split between David and Tracy. The angry teen has no idea that Leyla, not Priya, was the ex whom David slept with behind his wife’s back, and can’t believe it when David allows her to move in. Priya needs a place to stay after a big falling-out with her family – and seeing as she’s the mother of his daughter Amba, David wants to support her. However, Jacob is terrified that the move will be seen by Tracy as a clear signal that David is moving on and planning his future with Priya. Worse still, David is keeping quiet about the fact that Priya is staying – yet Jacob knows that even more lies…

Ashley turns up on Valerie’s doorstep to announce that he’s left his wife for her this week. Will the receptionist welcome him with open arms, though? The one-time couple split because Ashley failed to support Valerie after she was given a cancer diagnosis – but when they bumped into each other again at a recent patient liaison meeting, it was clear Ashley’s head had been turned. However, once it transpires that Ashley’s poor abandoned wife is expecting his baby, how will stunned Valerie react to this new outpouring of affection?…

“Okay Timmy, just for you I’ll say it. I ripped ’em off. Calcutta Street was a scam. What difference does it make, eh? You and everybody else can shout it from the rooftops all you like. But nobody’s coming for me, Tim. Nobody’s coming for me.” COME ON, EILEEN! What a glorious moment when the penny dropped for Eileen in Corrie, and she finally realised that her hubby Phelan is a wrong’un! But sadly she let the chance to put him behind bars slip away… No, no, no! How could Eileen just let Pat get away with his crimes, as if nothing had happened? Imagine how awful she’s going to feel when she finds out the true extent of what he’s done – that as well as ripping off all…

SISTER ACT Sisters Kat, Lynne, Little Mo and Zoe turned up in Walford en masse with dad Charlie, nan Mo, and Lynne’s partner Garry – on the day that Ethel Skinner was laid to rest. “YOU AIN’T MY MUVVA!” Zoe’s revelation that she was leaving to live with her Uncle Harry forced Kat to admit that she was Zoe’s mum – having fallen pregnant as a teen after Harry raped her. LANDLORD & HIS LADY Love blossomed between Kat and Alfie behind the bar of the Vic – but it took Kat’s botched wedding to gangster Andy Hunter to force the pair to confess their feelings. They married in 2003. BABY BOMBSHELL Kat and Alfie were bereft after the death of their son Tommy. But it turned out it was…

1 Sally Ann was born in Oldham on 19 September 1970, and now lives in London with her husband Nick and their teenage sons Louis and James. She prefers people not to refer to her as Sally and instead stick to the shortened version – her Twitter biog reads, ‘Always a Sal, never a Sally’. 2 Sally Ann already knew future Coronation Street co-star Michael Le Vell (Kevin) from drama school. Both actors attended Oldham Theatre Workshop, and Michael was best mates with Sal’s brother. Other Corrie alumni from the same school include Anne Kirkbride (Deirdre Barlow), Sally Dyvenor (Sally) and Antony Cotton (Sean). 3 Sal has plenty of pals in soapland, but Emmerdale actress Michelle Hardwick (Vanessa) has a special place…

“The question is: does Rosemary have a genuine gift?” It’s hard to imagine actress Sophie Thompson getting star-struck. Hailing from showbiz parents, she is the sister of Oscar winner Emma and has worked everywhere from the West End stage to Hollywood. But as we meet her to talk about her role as Weatherfield psychic Rosemary, Sophie is a ball of excitement – because when it comes to Corrie, she’s a huge fan… “I literally feel like I’ve won some sort of prize!” she laughs. “My first day was filming in Audrey’s hair salon with Sue Nicholls, and I was so happy. I saw Sue in London years ago and had to resist the urge to run up and grab her by the ankles. I wish I had now – we…

CORRIE MEETS HOLLYOAKS FOR A CHARITY DARTS CHALLENGE… Steve McDonald and Aidan Connor going head to head? No, this isn’t another day of drama on the Street, but their real-life alter egos competing for charity instead! Swapping the Rovers for a celebrity darts tournament at the Hotel Football in Manchester, Simon Gregson took on Shayne Ward in an all-star line-up for Cancer Research UK. Also fancying their chances were Richard Hawley (aka Johnny) and Hollyoaks’ Ashley Taylor Dawson (Darren) – the latter of whom was crowned the winner in the nail-biting finale. Getting into the spirit of the event, the actors even chose their own tunes to walk out to, with Ashley choosing Eminem’s Lose Yourself and Simon opting for the Steptoe And Son…

Although relocating her family to Corfu in the hope of giving them a better life was one of Louisa Durrell’s brighter ideas, her children haven’t stopped giving her reasons to worry about them ever since they arrived. And while it would usually be Larry or Margo whose love lives prompt sleepless nights, it’s unlikely Lothario Leslie who causes a stir at the start of the new series – when the family find out that he’s currently seeing three different girls… “That was nice!” chuckles star Callum Woodhouse, who plays him. “Leslie had his heart broken in series one, and he’s still carrying the scars. In series two he didn’t really have any love interests – I think he spent that series feeling a little hurt by women, and now he’s…

Those of us of a certain age can remember when things like Smash instant mashed potato and Ski yoghurts were enticing new products on the shelves – but what made them so exciting to shoppers? In this new two-part series, Sunday Brunch’s Simon Rimmer looks back at the advances in food technology – and marketing tricks – of the 1970s to see how we became a nation of convenience-food lovers. “One of the things that really comes across from all the guys we spoke to is that people were excited by new technology,” Simon tells Inside TV. “Nowadays, we’d shy away hugely from any chemicals in our foods – but back then, that was almost a plus point. ‘We’re using chemicals to create this flavour, look…

CATHERINE TYLDESLEY OUT (Eva Price, Corrie ) Catherine will soon film her final scenes as Eva, but insiders predict there won’t be a tragic ending for the bubbly barmaid. “The door will be left open to give Catherine the chance to return in the future once she’s pursued other avenues,” says a cobbles source. “So we could well see Eva again.” But that doesn’t mean it won’t be a dramatic exit – with Eva secretly carrying Aidan’s baby, the scene is set for a sensational swansong. Early summer ANNIE JONES (Jane Harris, Neighbours ) IN Jane is heading home after three decades, but she’s not the only one coming back to Ramsay Street. “We will also be bringing back a minor character from the…

THEATRE TURN OF THE SCREW This much-loved classic ghost story sees a young governess agree to look after two orphans in an idyllic country house – but she soon realises they’re not alone. Former EastEnder Carli Norris (Belinda Peacock) stars in this new adaptation, which is touring till 26 May – for more info and to buy tickets, visit wwwturnofthescrewplay.com. Win! Text or write in* to win any book or DVD on this page (*see details at the bottom of the page) BOX-SET THE HANDMAID’S TALE – THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON Offred (Elisabeth Moss) is one of many forced into sexual servitude to repopulate the world. Alongside her fellow handmaids, she must try to survive – and find the daughter who was taken from her. Win!  For the chance to…

BULLSEYE! Our hero of the week was Emmerdale’s Tracy, for speaking so publicly and bravely about her past life as a prostitute, and for not taking any more of David’s self-serving, victim-blaming nonsense. Ditch him and don’t look back, Trace! And like David has any right to judge someone on life choices made years ago – he slept with Leyla mere weeks ago! What a prize prannock. We almost feel sorry for Phelan. Having to drag bodies from a pond on a stormy, snowy night – and then falling into liquid concrete! Honestly, the sheer stress of his life has put us right off murdering anyone. Steve McFadden must suffer from the most shocking déjà vu, the way Phil’s old storylines come…