Inside Soap UKの 20 - 2022 の目次

Linda’s plans to flee are sure to break Nancy’s heart – especially as she would love to have her mum around while she prepares to launch her new restaurant business. It’s full steam ahead for Nancy and Zack’s plans this week, thanks to Linda securing them a great deal on their premises. The couple are beaming with pride as they meet with the estate agent to sign the lease on their new business, and they’re brimming with excitement as they make plans for this exciting new chapter. However, is the smile about to be wiped off Nancy’s face if she finds out that troubled Linda has walked out on her once again?…

“Tim thinks that Sally has shared his secret with another man” Tim suffers the ultimate humiliation this week – when he believes that Sally is discussing their sex life with a random neighbour! Troubled Tim is already in a fragile state, given that he’s been unable to perform in the bedroom since his heart operation. So when he ends up overhearing a damning conversation between wife Sally and Ronnie, he jumps to the worst conclusion – and throws a punch… “Tim is full of rage!” confirms Joe Duttine, who plays him. “His first thoughts are, ‘How dare Sally betray me in front of someone that I don’t know?’ He thinks that Sally has shared his secret with another man, and that has made him feel incredibly emasculated. He also thinks…

80s legends! Joining Kylie and Jason will be fellow heyday favourites Ian Smith (Harold Bishop), Peter O’Brien (Shane Ramsay), Mark Little (Joe Mangel) and Paul Keane (Des Clarke). Robinsons Reunited! It won’t just be Paul’s brother and sister-in-law flying the flag for Ramsay Street’s most iconic family. Other returning Robinsons include Melissa Bell and James Mason (Paul’s sister Lucy and her baby daddy, Chris Pappas), Pippa Black (Paul’s daughter Elle), Jordan Patrick Smith (Paul’s son Andrew) and Zoe Cramond (Paul’s daughter Amy) – not to mention Natalie Bassingthwaighte, aka Paul’s former flame, Izzy Hoyland! House of trouser! There’ll be blasts from the past for Toadie too, in the form of Daniel MacPherson (Toadie’s former housemate, Joel Samuels), Lesley Baker (Toadie’s mum Angie) and Morgan Baker (his son, Callum). Benjamin McNair –…

Imran’s efforts to romance Serena are dashed this week, as he fails to impress her on a series of dates. However, while their outings don’t go to plan, there is clearly something else playing heavily on Imran’s mind. Hollyoaks star Ijaz Rana, who plays Imran, exclusively reveals to Inside Soap that his character’s eating disorder is about to take centre stage on screen… Hi, Ijaz! What can you tell us about this mental health storyline? Well, mental illnesses develop over time. And for Imran, it goes all the way back to the beginning. From the domestic abuse he inflicted on his mum, to everything that’s happening now with Ali. Imran’s been through a lot of trauma in his life, and he develops anorexia. How did you feel when this story…

Devastated Stuart breaks down and makes a shocking confession to Dotty this week – he doesn’t feel any connection to baby Roland. The conversation starts off as a confrontation when Dotty spots Stuart on his way home from having chemo and accuses him of being high. She doesn’t realise that Stuart’s state is down to the cocktail of chemo drugs that he’s been given for the first time that morning. Once Stuart explains himself, Dotty realises he needs to talk, and they have a drink together at Ruby’s. That’s where the broken man finally speaks his truth… “Stuart was desperate to be a dad again, and he couldn’t wait to meet his lad,” shares our Square insider. “But Roland arrived at one of the worst moments of Stuart’s life, and…

Fiz is forced to confess to Phill the horror of her past with John Stape this week, after a friend of her new boyfriend remembers that she was once married to the serial killer! However, by the end of the week, it’s Phill who clearly has something to hide when Tyrone witnesses his love rival exchanging an envelope with a man in Victoria Gardens. So, what secret is Phill keeping hidden from Fiz? “Phill has always seemed too good to be true,” points out our Weatherfield snitch. “So far, he hasn’t put a foot wrong other than to introduce Fiz to his irritating mum! However, we’ll get the sense that good guy Phill is not all he seems…” The mystery begins to unravel after Fiz joins Phill and his pals…

The bar wars in Albert Square are finally over this week, as Phil wrestles the Queen Vic back from Dan. Don’t worry, there’s no rolling around the pub floor in Lycra. Phil, for once, takes a more cerebral approach, turning Dan’s own ego against him as he challenges him to a game of poker. Slowly raising the stakes, Phil soon tempts Dan to put the pub on the table – before casually turning over a winning hand. Later, Peggy descends to a party in her honour. Phil presents her with the deeds to the pub, while Roy unveils a freshly painted Queen Victoria on the bust on the bar. Happy days indeed. As furious Dan lurches away across the Square to seek comfort from Mel, another figure emerges from the…

Roo’s rift with her parents continues to grow this week – and Martha’s condition worsens. Roo and her mum have been at odds since Martha turned down the offer of taking Roo’s kidney for a lifesaving transplant. And as we chat with Georgie Parker, who plays Roo, she tells us that the Stewarts’ situation isn’t about to improve… “Roo and her mother have such a complicated relationship,” the star reminds us. “Martha faked her death and then came back into Roo’s life when Roo was in her early 50s. Now, Martha’s turned down the kidney donation – it’s as if she’s saying no to life.” This week, Roo waits for Alf and Martha to return from Merimbula. But they don’t arrive, then Roo receives a call from Kieran – who…

“I ONLY START DRINKING AT SONG NUMBER NINE,JUST AS SIR TERRY WOGAN DECREED!” Hang up the bunting and get the party started, because the world’s biggest music competition is back! And returning for his 13th Eurovision to provide facts about the acts is Graham Norton – who reckons the UK’s entry, singer-songwriter and TikTok hit Sam Ryder, could be in with a shot… “Sam is a star!” he enthuses. “I honestly think he’s our best hope in years. He has been getting a great response around Europe with his song, Space Man, so fingers crossed for some points this year.” Following rock band Måneskin’s win in Rotterdam last year with Zitti E Buoni, host nation Italy, plus the UK, Spain, Germany and France are all granted automatic access to the…

“CELEBRATING THE 70-YEAR REIGN HAS NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE” Live from the private grounds of Windsor Castle, Phillip Schofield and Julie Etchingham will host this special televised event to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee. And Phillip is delighted to be hosting such an historic event… “It’s an honour to be involved,” cheers the star. “Celebrating the 70-year reign of a British monarch has never happened before, so it feels incredible that we’re involved in a part of history that the British public will look back on for years to come.” The theatrical spectacle is made up of four acts reflecting on key moments in our history, each one overseen by a different host: actors Tom Cruise (yes, really!), Damian Lewis and Adjoa Andoh, and horticulturalist Alan Titchmarsh. A narrator named The…

Linda’s on a mission to win back her hubby this week – and confesses to Mick that she’s still in love with him! Seeing Mick all loved up with his new squeeze Janine is killing Linda, especially as she believes that deep down, Mick still loves her. But after Linda takes a leap of faith and admits her true feelings to Mick, will he tell her that he feels the same way – or leave her heartbroken? “Whether or not Mick still loves Linda isn’t really the issue,” points out our Square spy. “The two of them were together for so long, they’ll always have a deep love for each other and be bonded by the four children they share. The real problem is that Linda’s alcohol addiction has made…

“Ethan knows that he could face the same fate as Billy” Legal eagle Ethan follows his conscience and ditches malicious client Jordan this week – however, his moral stand soon has dangerous consequences. Ethan took the controversial case before discovering that Jordan’s victim was his neighbour Billy, and that the attack was racially motivated. But as pressure mounts from Billy and his family, plus Ethan’s worried dad Charles and witness Al, he decides to drop the case. However, if Ethan thought the fallout would only impact his career, he’s woefully mistaken. “It’s totally unprovoked, but Ethan is attacked by Jordan!” reveals Emile John, who plays him. “There’s a lot of trauma attached to that, especially having to do with Ethan being black. This attack will leave quite a mark on…

Now, here’s a face that we’ve not seen on the cobbles for a while – for almost 20 years, in fact! Corrie chiefs have announced that Spider Nugent – Emily Bishop’s ecowarrior nephew and Toyah Battersby’s ex – is making a comeback… “Spider is a character with real heritage, and affection from fans,” explains Weatherfield boss Iain MacLeod, on his decision to bring back actor Martin Hancock. “His return heralds an enthralling new story for Toyah, who will be embroiled in a mess of guilt and secrecy when Spider arrives. Will he be her saviour or the thing that ruins her life forever?” LOVE FOR SEAN! Meanwhile, Corrie is also bringing in a new love interest for Sean. Former Brookside star Simon O’Brien – who played Damon Grant – has…

Imran’s been taken under Tony’s wing recently as he trains as a chef at the Dog. And Ijaz tells us that it’s a great relationship both on and off screen… “Imran and Tony have formed such a great partnership!” he exclaims. “I really enjoy it when Imran has any scenes working at the Dog because I get to be on set with Nick [Pickard, aka Tony] – he’s a legend, and so much fun. While the eating-disorder story is important, some of the scenes we have are very light-hearted, which is important when you’re acting out a deep topic. “No one knows what’s going on with Imran, and that includes Tony,” adds Ijaz. “He’s someone who becomes baffled by Imran’s behaviour, especially not wanting to try out Tony’s new dishes…”…

Hendrix pops the question to stunned Mackenzie this week, after his shock diagnosis leaves him pondering the future. The fire at Erinsborough High left Hendrix with pulmonary fibrosis – a life-threatening lung condition. With the illness hanging over his head, Hendrix takes a trip to Sydney with Mackenzie to break the news to his family. But despite the terrifying diagnosis, Neighbours actor Benny Turland tells us his character is about to make the ultimate romantic gesture… Hi Benny! How is Hendrix coping with his health news? He and Mackenzie are having a tough time dealing with it – everybody on Ramsay Street is. However, luckily Hendrix has Karl and Susan, and they play a big role in his acceptance of the illness. They’re like his pseudo parents and a huge…

More shocking secrets about Suzy come tumbling out this week, as she admits to Leyla that she knew Moira’s late daughter, Holly! We’re already aware that Suzy and Leyla are old party pals who like to covertly take drugs to celebrate their big work deals. But even Leyla is left shocked when Suzy reveals her true connection to Holly Barton… “Viewers will have to wait to find out exactly how Suzy and Holly knew each other,” teases our Dales spy. “But given that Holly struggled with substance addiction, and died from an overdose, there’s a strong possibility that Suzy also met Holly through her secret life of drugs. If the truth were ever to come out, Suzy would have a lot of questions to answer, that’s for sure.” “Leyla knows…

Bobby’s future is finally decided by the courts this week – but will Mercedes be bringing her son home with her? The youngster has been living with his Aunt Wendy for the past few weeks – who has been scheming with her serial-killer dad Silas to take him away from the McQueens for good! And Wendy delivers another shocking blow to Mercedes this week when she demands that the mum should fairly compensate her for taking care of Bobby… The demand sends Mercy into a tailspin as she resorts to extreme measures to try to get the cash together. But there are more shocks on the way later in the week when Mercedes heads to the family court with lawyer James to decide Bobby’s fate. Will the courts return Bobby…

For a clan who are supposedly all about loyalty, the Dingles seem to spend more time fighting than supporting each other these days! And currently top of the list of family sparring partners are Cain and his mum, Faith, who are more at odds than ever thanks to Faith’s recent actions. Cain leaves his mum heartbroken this week when he tells her he wishes she was dead! Harsh, although star Jeff Hordley – who plays the Dingle tough man – reckons that it’s hardly surprising, given their history… “If Faith did the right thing, he’d probably give in” “The thing is with Cain, you have to go back to that flashback episode when Faith walked out on him,” he insists. “She thought he was asleep, but he was awake. She…

Mackenzie Boyd is known for his enigmatic character in Emmerdale. But star Lawrence is more than happy to open up as we put your reader questions to him… “Do you remember your first day on the Emmerdale set?” “What was it like starring in I Hate Suzie?” I do – but it was such a blur. We were filming the scene where Mackenzie arrives and crashes into Charity’s car. That took about four hours, and I didn’t have any lines either. Then in the afternoon I had my first two-hander with Emma [Atkins, who plays Charity]. It was rather surreal because Emmerdale is such a well-oiled machine and you have no idea just how quickly things move until you’re there. “What is the best part about living in Scotland?” It’s…

Following the sensational 2020 adaptation of Sally Rooney’s novel Normal People, this sultry new series based on the Irish author’s debut title has been hotly anticipated. It’s a tale of Frances (Alison Oliver) and her ex-girlfriend Bobbi (Sasha Lane), inseparable best friends who perform spoken word poetry together in Dublin. After writer Melissa (Sex Education’s Jemima Kirke) meets the pair at their show, Bobbi and Frances hang out with Melissa and her actor husband Nick (Joe Alwyn) – and while Melissa and Bobbi flirt, Frances and Nick find themselves embroiled in an intense affair. Here, Alison and Sasha tell us more… Hello, both! What drew you to this new series? Alison I was a big Sally Rooney fan and when I read the book, I fell in love with it…

With five new shows – hosted by Bradley Walsh – spanning across the week, all six Chasers form a united (and intimidating) front against brave quiz contenders as Beat The Chasers returns. Mark ‘The Beast’ Labbett, Shaun ‘The Dark Destroyer’ Wallace, Jenny ‘The Vixen’ Ryan, Paul ‘The Sinnerman’ Sinha and Darragh Ennis aka ‘The Menace’ are joined by The Chase Australia’s Issa ‘The Supernerd’ Schultz, covering for Anne Hegerty after she tested positive for Covid as filming began. Issa and Jenny tell us more… Hello, both – and welcome, Issa! Issa I still can’t quite believe I’m here! I’ve been hoping to join the UK team for years, especially as I’m a Brit born in Cornwall. Jenny Issa just slots right in, we’ve loved working with him. I think the…

Jealous Janine resorts to desperate measures to get rid of love-rival Linda this week – and offers her a sack-load of cash to do one! Janine can sense that Mick and his ex are growing closer by the day; meanwhile, things are still rather lacking for her and Mick in the bedroom department. Determined to get Linda out of the picture so she can have Mick all to herself, Janine makes a shocking proposition… “Janine is very clear on her terms – she’ll give Linda £25k to leave Walford, and never come back!” gasps our Square insider. “It’s not exactly out of character for Janine to do something so underhand, but Mick would be absolutely devastated if he ever found out. It seems Janine is prepared to risk that, though,…

While work might be a nightmare right now, at least Ethan has handsome new love interest Marcus to console him. However, Emile reckons the laws of soap pronounce no romance can be trouble-free for long, and he’s expecting problems to arise pretty soon. “They have a nice thing going on – but this is soap!” laughs the star. “Ethan and Marcus have genuine affection, and they really care about each other. Up until now, Ethan’s had the worst luck when it comes to guys, so it’s lovely to see he’s started to build a true connection with someone. “They both like each other on an equal level. I’m kind of anticipating it going downhill at some point soon, but at the moment, they are really good. It would be great…

There are shock waves at baby Alfie’s naming ceremony this week, when Abi arrives unannounced. Imran and Toyah are loving the opportunity to celebrate the little boy’s birth, but Abi’s arrival changes the mood. For Imran, it’s a nasty surprise – he knows how much the mother of his child hates him and what he’s done to get custody of their son. He’s shocked Abi has made an appearance after throwing his and Toyah’s initial invite back in their faces – but she has an ulterior motive. “Abi has the evidence to destroy the case against her…” “For the first time in a long time, Abi is convinced that she’s getting her little boy back!” reveals our Weatherfield insider. “Imran and Toyah can play happy families if they like, though…

Stacey decides to bring Jean home from hospital this week, so she can care for her mum at home – but is she biting off more than she can chew? Jean has been receiving professional medical help since her recent bipolar breakdown saw her admitted to hospital, though Stacey is concerned that being away from her family is not good for Jean’s fragile mental health. This leads to a drastic decision that could have serious consequences for the Slaters… “Stacey is understandably still worried about Jean,” explains our EastEnders insider. “She’s used to the condition causing extreme highs and lows, which is something she lives with herself, but Jean’s most recent bipolar episode was one of her worst yet – she could’ve drowned in Southend, had Stacey not got to…

Faith steps in to help out Lydia and Sam this week – but will it be enough to convince Cain to give her another chance? Faith is heartbroken when her son makes it clear that he wants nothing more to do with her (see p47), despite the difficult events of last week. Moira is appalled by her hubby’s behaviour, yet Faith hasn’t given up hope of winning her son around. After apologising to Dan for dragging him into her family troubles, Faith comes to the rescue when Lydia and Sam find themselves in a tricky situation. She overhears the couple discussing the terrible bind they’re in, and steps in to make a bold suggestion. And it appears that Faith’s idea might just work… Sam and Lydia are delighted – but…

The menfolk of Corrie whisk their beloveds off to the city of love this week – but Paris doesn’t exactly leave them spellbound with its romantic magic. It’s Curly and Emma’s first getaway together, but rather than dashing to Pont des Arts to pop on a padlock, Curly takes Emma on a detour to the Loire Valley. There, she meets his daughter by an ex he’s clearly still obsessed with. And as Curly dotes on little Alice and talks constantly of Raquel, Emma fears there may be at least three of them in this relationship. Meanwhile, Ashley and Maxine are skipping around like newlyweds, enjoying all the city’s varied delights. So, when admiring artist Olivier approaches Maxine, offering to paint “la belle femme”, Ashley commissions him as a gift for…

GREAT SCOTT I know that Hollyoaks’ Scott was hoping to foster a young child, but it’s great that Vicky has come to stay with him. She’s a headstrong young woman who needs a home – I reckon that Scott has his work cut out, but he’s the perfect person for the job. | Hannah, Whitby STALKING HELL… Emmerdale’s Noah is becoming so much like his dad, Chris Tate, as he continues to stalk Chloe. In fact, this reminds me of the recent ordeal between Lydia and Adam in Corrie. Noah has taken a leaf out of Lydia’s book as he continues to go after Chloe – and she’s oblivious to what he’s up to! | Louise, Leicester Well, just like Adam, eventually Chloe’s going to realise what Noah’s been doing……

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“Since speaking out in 2016 I’ve wanted to encourage people to talk without fear, to make a change. Floodlights tells my story, which no child should ever have to go through. I hope this film helps to stop abuse in football and in all areas of life,” says Andy Woodward, as this feature-length drama – starring Gerard Kearns (Shameless), The Bay’s Jonas Armstrong and Morven Christie, and Steve Edge (Benidorm) – honours his courage in speaking out about the sexual abuse he suffered as a young footballer, at the hands of coach Barry Bennell. Here, Gerard (Andy) and Jonas (Bennell) share with Inside TV their emotional experience of being involved in such a vital project… Hello, both. How did you prepare for playing these real-life roles? Gerard I didn’t have…

Cinema DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS Dr Stephen Strange casts a forbidden spell that opens a portal to the multiverse. However, a threat emerges that may be too big for his team to handle… Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen and Rachel McAdams. NOW GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE When a single mum and her two children arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters – and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind… Starring Paul Rudd and Carrie Coon. BOOK IDOL by Louise O’Neill To Samantha Miller’s adoring young fans, she’s everything they want to be. She’s an oracle; her career is booming, and her new book is a bestseller. But then Samantha’s latest essay about her childhood best friend, Lisa, goes viral –…