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Charles was Nicola’s unlikely saviour during storm week, when the pair were forced to spend the night together in the woods – which led to an unexpected and emotionally charged moment that could be sowing the seeds of something saucy… “Nicola and Charles could be friends, if only she didn’t want his daughter to go to prison!” laughs Nicola. “We played this moment of connection through the awkwardness between them, so we’ll have to see if anyone picks up on it. Don’t forget Nicola lusted after him when he arrived – maybe she has a secret shrine to Charles somewhere!”…

Suki finds herself arrested for Ranveer’s murder this week – much to her family’s shock! With Suki now in the frame, it seems Ravi and accomplice Nina are set to go through with their plan to let her take the rap for a murder she didn’t commit. But as more shock revelations rock the family, will the truth about what really happened the night Ranveer met his maker be revealed? “Suki thinks she killed Ranveer in self-defence when he tried to rape her, though we all know it was Ravi who actually dealt the killer blow!” our Walford insider reminds us. “The evidence is all pointing to Suki as the killer, and Nina particularly is determined to see the plan through – and let Suki go down, while she and…

Leah warns Heather to stop threatening Marilyn this week, but then finds her house trashed! Is it all a strange coincidence – or has Leah made an enemy of Heather? After learning Marilyn has taken responsibility for Heather’s violent actions, like John’s slashed tyres, Leah decides enough is enough. Wanting to draw a line in the sand, Leah demands Heather stop her threats – or she’ll report her to the police… Heather knows what she’s doing and how to get away with it” “Marilyn is a good friend of Leah’s, and she’s having a rougher time than usual,” begins our Summer Bay insider. “Marilyn blames herself for Heather’s actions because she abandoned her when she was a baby. But Marilyn can’t be held responsible, and Leah can see that; so…

Aaron goes into crisis mode this week, as he tries his best to stop Billy from finding out about Summer’s surrogacy plan. The young parents-to-be are holding a secret meeting at their new flat with Mike and Esther when Billy comes to call. There’s panic as Aaron tries to stop Billy from coming upstairs and discovering them in talks with the couple. But how long can the teens keep this baby pact a secret? “There’s mounting guilt for Aaron, because Summer is prepared to go through all of this for him to put his dad through rehab,” explains James Craven, who plays him. “He was shocked that Summer even proposed it because, at the end of the day, they are selling a baby, and it’s maybe not right in the…

Ruhma gives online dating another try this week – and ends up wishing she hadn’t bothered! After being stood up by the last date she arranged, riled Ruhma is understandably reluctant to throw herself into the singleton scene again for fear of hurt and humiliation. But encouraged by her colleagues to bite the bullet, she agrees to meet fellow lonely heart Suhaan for a drink at the Icon. He seems nice enough and Ruhma texts Valerie to assure her it’s all going well, until events take an unfortunate turn… As small talk turns to their romantic history, upset Suhaan starts drowning his sorrows and regales tee-total Ruhma with a full-blown account of how his marriage fell apart. Not exactly the most appropriate topic of conversation for a first date! Reeling…

With all that’s happened to Felicity, it’s hard to believe that she has only been in Summer Bay for just over a year. Flick has been accused of stalking, been kidnapped, hosted illegal poker nights, seen her boyfriend stabbed and her brother shot! However, this week it’s Flick’s sibling Cash who is centre of the drama – as he becomes embroiled in a secret romance with band member, Eden. Jacqui Purvis who plays Felicity, tells us that her alter ego is doing her best to look after her brother – but he’s not making it easy on her… Hi, Jacqui! Tell us, why is Flick so worried about her brother? Well, after the shooting, she’s definitely on guard and very cautious about Cash’s physical and mental state. Flick is being…

Corrie star Jack P Shepherd was delighted to see himself take pride of place in Blackpool’s Madame Tussauds Corrie display recently. Jack travelled to the exhibition alongside his girlfriend, Hanni Treweek, to help launch the new figure of his character David. “I’m honoured to announce I’ve been made into a waxwork at Madame Tussauds! How mad is that!” he posted. “Thank you to everyone that was involved with the process, I love you.”…

This stunning new series sees polar opposite lives collide as aristocratic Englishwoman Lady Cornelia Locke (Emily Blunt) joins forces with Eli Whipp (Chaske Spencer), a Pawnee ex-calvary scout, for an adventure across the violent Mid-American landscape of 1890. While they each possess a vastly different motivation for their life-changing journey, their dangerous quest brings them together in a way the unlikely pair could never have foreseen. Here, stars Emily and Chaske tell us more… Hello, both! Please sum up The English for us… Emily Cornelia Locke arrives to seek revenge for her son’s death and garners the help of a Pawnee warrior, played by Chaske. Together they go on this big adventure. It’s an epic romance, and this propulsive chase thriller – the whole experience of watching is heart-racing and…

MIRIAM AND ALAN: LOST IN SCOTLAND AND BEYOND | Channel 4 TUESDAY Actors Miriam Margolyes and Alan Cumming are back for more raucous road trips across not just Scotland for this second series, but also their other mutual home of California. And this time they’re accompanied by Alan’s loveable dog, Lala… “She and Miriam grew to like each other very much,” he assures. “Lala would sit between us in the van in her little basket on the floor!” In the opener, the duo ride the Harry Potter Express steam train, visit the scenic Cairngorms, then head to the Dundee Rep to hook up with friend and fellow actor, Succession star Brian Cox… “What was great about us three all being together were the hilarious theatrical stories,” grins Alan. “I just…

INSIDE TV SATURDAY 5 November THE HACIENDA – THE CLUB THAT SHOOK BRITAIN BBC2 10.15PM Coinciding with the 40th anniversary of its opening, this new documentary charts the legacy of iconic nightclub The Haçienda. Founded by Manchester’s Factory Records and the band New Order, the former yacht warehouse was at the forefront of youth culture in the 80s and early 90s, and unleashed the acid house and rave scenes. There’s archive footage, interviews with regulars such as Shaun Ryder and Noel Gallagher, and testimony from key players in the club’s history, including Peter Hook of Joy Division and New Order. “As corny as it sounds, it was built for the people by the people,” shares Peter. “That’s why it holds a special place in peoples’ hearts – and always…

INSIDE TV TUESDAY 8 November ALEXANDER ARMSTRONG IN SOUTH KOREAChannel 5 9PM Hi, Alexander! Why did you choose to travel to South Korea? It struck me as the perfect oddity for a travel show in that it’s a very modern culture – one that’s gaining worldwide relevance across film, music, TV and tech. Yet compared to, say, Japan or China, we know remarkably little about it. You’re continuing to explore the capital of Seoul: what did you make of it there? Seoul offers up some extraordinary backdrops, from its 10-lane highways and its huge tech boulevards to its bustling backstreets full of restaurants, cafés and boutiques. The place thrums with frantic energy. I found it exhilarating and exhausting in equal measure. What’s your takeaway about the country from…

INSIDE TV FRIDAY 11 November QI BBC2 10PM Much-loved host Sandi Toksvig and show regular Alan Davies return with another series of quite interesting facts and fancies tonight, and we’re kicking things off with the letter T. In this opening episode, those tricksy QI elves have prepared a plethora of puzzlers on the theme of ‘Tips And Tools’ – many of which will no doubt entice Sandi and Alan’s celebrity chums into setting off the dreaded wrong-answer klaxon. Here’s a little implement-related poser to whet your appetite: why wouldn’t the frog lend the mushroom his hammer? Because it’s a toad’s tool! Oh, fine, suit yourselves. Joining Alan on the panel and hoping not to hear the sound of alarm bells are the far funnier Joe Lycett, Holly Walsh…

First with the week’s HOTTEST headlines Hot THIS WEEK!BBC1 WEDNESDAY Linda’s world comes crashing down around her this week, as Mick and Janine make their engagement official! Linda’s ex-hubby and his new squeeze returned to the Square last week, and Janine gleefully revealed to her love rival that Mick had popped the question while they were away. So when Mick surprises Janine by getting down on one knee and officially asking for her hand in marriage, she’s over the moon… “Janine’s on top of the world – she’s got her man, she’s in the Vic, it’s everything she’s ever wanted,” grins Charlie Brooks, who plays her. “But as you know with Janine, drama is never far away – even when there isn’t any, she creates it! But in that moment,…

Maxine and her pals head out on a girls’ night this week – which ends in tragedy when she is violently assaulted after being separated from the group. The special episode, titled ‘The Long Walk Home’, sees Maxine making her way back to Chester from Liverpool, and charts the decisions she makes to try to get home safely. Hollyoaks star Nikki Sanderson, who plays Maxine, tells us more about the episode – and why it’s an important watch… Hi, Nikki! Can you tell us why the girls decide to go out in Liverpool rather than the village? Someone in the village is spiking women’s drinks. They’re boycotting the bars because they want to get a point across – it’s not about women changing what they wear or keeping an eye…

Vinny and Chas look to the future this week, as they collect Liv and Faith’s ashes – prompting them to finally accept that their loved ones are gone. It’s a sad moment for the grieving pair as they’re faced with the final pieces of the people who meant most to them. However, Chas reveals that she has big plans for her mum’s remains, as she announces that she’s dropped them off at a local factory – where they will be made into a firework! “Faith loved nothing more than to cause a stir, so it’s only fitting that she goes out with a bang – quite literally!” chuckles our Dales spy. “Her battle with cancer afforded her the luxury of planning every detail of her send-off, and it was her…

Lola’s loved ones rally round in the aftermath of her operation this week – strengthening Ben and Callum’s reunion as the pair try to support young Lexi through her mum’s crisis. Believing that Ben ought to be honest with his daughter about Lola’s prognosis, Callum suggests that his hubby moves back in with him so that they can be strong for Lexi together. However, Ben is more concerned with researching treatment options for Lola… “Ben wants to do everything he can to save the Lola, as the thought of leaving young Lexi to grow up without her mum is crippling,” shares our Walford insider. “However, the reality of what Lola could be facing is beginning to hit home, and Callum knows they ought to think about preparing Lexi for the…

Even by soap standards, it’s been a dramatic few months in Emmerdale – and things show no sign of slowing down this week, with Naomi facing court over her part in the attack on Nicola. As Naomi’s dad, local vicar Charles has the trial weighing heavily on him, especially after he and victim Nicola were forced to bond during the storm recently. However, as the tense scenes play out, actor Kevin Mathurin reveals there are some lighter times on the horizon in the soap – with some much-needed fun to look forward to as the festive season approaches… “We’re just filming Christmas and for Charles it’s a bit of a humorous one this year, which I like,” grins the 49-year-old actor. “It’s been so intense for him coming out of…

The women of Hollyoaks fear for their safety this week, after a series of drink spikings across the village, and a cowardly attack on Maxine. Despite Maxine pointing the finger at creepy Eric, Verity is always ready to jump to her brother’s defence… “Verity is balancing the loyalty to her friends against standing up for Eric,” explains Eva O’Hara, who plays her. “Sometimes you stand by family, and you don’t know why – particularly when you know they’re doing bad things.” The stakes become even higher when Maxine is separated from her pals on a night out (see p14), with devastating consequences. But is Eric involved in the events that unfold? “Eric plays a big part in this episode,” hints Eva. “There are some very big discoveries coming up which…

Emmerdale star Michelle Hardwick is all set for motherhood second time around. She recently posted a picture of her pregnancy bump online, captioning it: “Not long til we meet you baby girl.” Michelle and wife Kate Brooks – a producer on Emmerdale – had their first child, a boy named Teddy, back in 2020. Meanwhile, ex-Corrie star Lucy Fallon (Bethany) revealed her bump at the recent Pride Of Britain Awards. She is expecting her first baby with footballer Ryan Ledson in the New Year.…

With Lorraine Kelly on hosting duties, this one-off special show has Corrie’s Simon Gregson, EastEnders’ Adam Woodyatt, fitness guru Mr Motivator, Love Island’s Chris Hughes, singer George Shelley and England rugby star Joe Marler mastering the flamboyant art of drag and battling to win the Queen For The Night crown. They’re assisted in this daring task by some of the best in the business – drag queens including Blu Hydrangea, Kitty Scott-Claus and Margo Marshall – before performing live for an expert panel comprising Spice Girl Melanie C, comedian Rob Beckett, world-renowned drag artist Courtney Act and Everybody’s Talking About Jamie star Layton Williams… “I’m so excited to be a part of this show!” declares Courtney. “I know what it’s like to be judged, so I’m going to be fair…

INSIDE TV SUNDAY 6 November I’M A CELEBRITY… GET ME OUT OF HERE!ITV 9PM Ant and Dec are back in Australia after two years of filming I’m A Celeb… in Wales’ Gwrych Castle, overseeing 2020 and 2021 winners Giovanna Fletcher and Danny Miller respectively. As ever, the famous faces taking part in this year’s battle to be King or Queen of the Jungle are being kept under wraps, but strongly rumoured to be donning the trademark red socks and wax hats are comic and Gogglebox star Babatunde Aléshé, comedian and former Strictly contestant Seann Walsh, Love Island’s Olivia Attwood, and Radio X DJ Chris Moyles. Singer Boy George, champion diver Tom Daley, former footballer Adebayo Akinfenwa, EastEnders stars Natalie Cassidy and Danny Dyer, and even royal family member…

INSIDE TV WEDNESDAY 9 November THE CROWN Netflix The much-anticipated fifth series kicks off tonight, with Queen Elizabeth II (Imelda Staunton) approaching the 40th anniversary of her accession (and her infamous ‘annus horribilis’ speech). There’s trouble brewing at Buck House, with Prince Charles (the non-lookalike Dominic West) pressuring Mama to let him divorce Diana (Elizabeth Debicki), potentially placing the monarchy in crisis. As Charles and Di are seen to lead increasingly separate lives, media scrutiny of the couple intensifies, and Diana breaks protocol by publishing a tell-all book. And tensions in the House of Windsor rise further as Mohamed Al-Fayed (Salim Daw) lands on the scene, keen to earn him and his son Dodi (Khalid Abdalla) a seat at the royal table… SAVE OUR SQUAD WITH DAVID BECKHAM…

Prime Video My Policeman Officer Tom, teacher Marion and museum curator Patrick embark on an emotional journey in 1950s Britain.Flashing forward to the 1990s, Tom, Marion and Patrick have one last chance to repair the damage of the past… StarringHarry Styles, Emma Corrin, and Rupert Everett. NETFLIX ENOLA HOLMES Fresh from the triumph of solving her first case, Enola Holmes follows in the footsteps of her famous brother, Sherlock, and opens her own agency – only to find that life as a female detective-for-hire isn’t as easy as it seems… Starring Millie Bobby Brown and Henry Cavill. BOOK THE PRISONER by B.A. Paris Amelie has always been a survivor, from losing her parents to making it on her own in London. As she builds a career for herself, she agrees…

While Mick plans a future with Janine, Linda’s also moving on – as Sharon sets her up on a blind date! Shazza can see that her best mate is still pining for Mick, and reckons it’s time she got back in the dating game. Yet when Linda’s new man doesn’t show, Alfie steps in to cheer her up – and sparks fly… “Alfie has bundles of charisma, so it’s no surprise he and Linda have red-hot chemistry!” swoons our Square spy. “He sees his mate looking sad and lonely, so he buys her a drink – and Linda has soon forgotten all about being stood up. She’s having way too much fun!” But the heat between Linda and Alfie doesn’t go unnoticed by Mick – who’s peeved to see his…

EMMERDALE Emmerdale has just bid sad farewells to Faith, Harriet, Liv and Aaron – and now two more big names are said to be leaving the show. After 11 years, actress Fiona Wade is hanging up Priya’s stilettos and tipped to be filming her final scenes in the next couple of months. Meanwhile, rumours are rife that star Michael Wildman – who plays Al – has left the soap, which surely seals Al’s fate after his showdown with Cain… And that’s not all! With star Laura Norton having just welcomed her second child, Kerry is likely to disappear from our screens – along with Michelle Hardwick (Vanessa), who is also expecting baby number two (see p55). With so many faces set to depart, we reckon the village is due a…

Nicola finally gets her day in court this week, when the girl gang who assaulted her go on trial for the vicious attack that left her physically and mentally traumatised. Thanks to Naomi blowing the whistle on her former pals, ring-leader Saskia takes the stand – however, with Nicola’s memory of the ordeal hazy, will there be enough evidence to get a conviction? Emmerdale star Nicola Wheeler talks us through a dramatic week as Nicola fights for justice… Hi, Nicola! How is Nicola feeling as the trial begins? Apprehensive. She doesn’t want to face the girls and let them see she’s scared, but knows she has to. Initially, she believes if she gets justice it will all be over, although she soon starts to realise it’s not going to be…

Nick and Leanne find themselves at the end of their tether with young Sam this week, as he still refuses to give up on finding some sort of closure from evil Harvey over his mum Natasha’s death. However, when Sam offers them a new path, will they consider his plan? “Sam reckons he’s found a way to get what he needs” “Nick and Leanne have just found out that Sam is still writing to Harvey in prison, and it seems their words have little influence on the boy,” explains our Corrie insider. “He needs some sort of explanation for why his mum was taken away from him, which is why he’s continuing to hound Harvey. Sam’s a smart little lad, and he reckons he’s found a way to get what…

Sam gets a blast from the past this week, when her ex rocks up in Walford and tries to win her back by proposing! Stunned by the sight of her old flame dressed in an elaborate costume to pop the question, will Sam say yes? “Kat is alarmed when she finds a strange man lurking in the Mitchell kitchen one morning,” begins our Walford insider. “The guy turns out to be Don, Sam’s ex-boyfriend, whom she left behind in Spain when Phil summoned her back to Walford. Don is desperate to see Sam – however, Kat explains that she doesn’t live there any more, and sends him packing!” Oblivious to her one-time lover’s presence, Sam is preoccupied over at Peggy’s where she’s having an awkward conversation with another past squeeze,…

Naomi is feeling the pressure as she faces court this week (see p12), and things don’t improve when Nate makes a terrible admission. Nate and Naomi broke up when Nate’s ex – and the mother of his baby – paid a visit to the Dales. Nate and Tracy ended up sleeping together, although with Tracy engaged to another man, Nate knew there was no future to it. He made amends with Naomi after he was injured in the cow stampede during the storm. But when his guilt finally gets the better of him this week and he admits the whole truth, how will Naomi react?…

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One of the many great things about the Platts is that no one family member is ever in the shade. Street stalwarts Helen Worth and Sue Nicholls – who play Gail and Audrey, respectively – have been with Corrie since the 70s, and are just as central to the drama as they ever were. “The Platts don’t always get on, but actually when push comes to shove, they cling together,” muses Sue, reflecting on the clan’s popularity with viewers. “David can be so rude and we send up poor Gail – but that’s what happens in families. We’re seeing the real side and not just everyone hugging and kissing. Although, that can be nice, too!” “Thank you to everyone who voted for the Platt family at the Inside Soap Awards,”…

One of the biggest shocks of Emmerdale’s 50th was the death of Charles’ former colleague, vicar-turned-policewoman Harriet. “It was a shock to me, too!” explains the star, of the departure of actress Katherine Dow Blyton from the show. “I enjoyed doing my scenes with Katherine and we worked well together, plus I think Charles and Harriet’s relationship was a really good one. It’s a shame – but with all the action and the stunts and everything, it was a great send-off!”…

STAR Watch!The LATEST stories, your FAVOURITE stars... When Emmerdale reached its 50th anniversary last month, the show promised that the return of some former favourites would form part of the celebrations. So, when it was announced that Danny Miller – aka Aaron – would make an appearance, fans of ‘Robron’ (that’s Robert and Aaron for the uninitiated) were hoping they might see their most-loved couple finally reunited. But while that didn’t happen in the episodes, Inside Soap can now reveal that the two favourites did get back together – but it was so secret that we knew nothing about it, until now! With Liv’s demise in the storm being one of the big shocks in the episodes, it’s only recently that actress Isobel Steele has been able to reveal the…

Sara Cox is back with her top telly book club, helping regular readers to find new books, and less-frequent readers to build their wish lists. In the opener, Sara is joined by Graham Norton, Alex Jones, Amanda Abbington and JJ Chalmers, who’ll be chatting about a newly published book, another from the Booker back catalogue, plus one of their personal faves. Inside TV had a chat with Sara to find out more… Hi, Sara! This is your fifth series now: what keeps you coming back? I feel I’ve found a show that I can be myself on. And I love all of the recommendations – my to-read pile is so high I might have to build more shelves! It’s a show that works for me, so I feel it can…

INSIDE TV MONDAY 7 November IMAGINE: SONIA BOYCE – FINDING HER VOICEBBC1 10.40PM Alan Yentob follows artist Sonia Boyce as she makes history as the first black woman to represent the UK at this year’s Biennale Arte in Venice: regarded as the world’s most prestigious showcase of contemporary art. With the pressure on for Sonia to pull off the biggest show of her 40-year career, this documentary charts the two months leading up to the Biennale’s opening week, taking us behind the scenes of the creation of new works and the installation process in Venice. The film also explores Sonia’s evolution as an artist, from large-scale pastel depictions of herself in the 80s, and experiments with interactive sculptures made with hair in the 90s, to the performance art which…

INSIDE TV THURSDAY 10 November EMMA WILLIS: DELIVERING BABIES W 9PM Fully fledged maternity care assistant Emma Willis is working her final week at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Essex tonight, and she has one big last task in store – going solo on a community postnatal visit, including carrying out the crucial newborn blood test. Back on the maternity ward, Emma assists in two births, before her colleagues give her a well-earned send-off… “What I enjoy the most, every time I go back, is the people who work there,” cheers the presenter. “Those individuals are the ones who make the unit, and they’re the best bunch of people you could ever wish to work alongside and learn from. It’s always a joy to spend a day in…

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