Tabla de contenidos para 9 - 2018 en Inside Soap UK

We all love soaps. That’s why I’m sat here typing this and you’re sat reading it (well, I hope you’re sitting down – Inside Soap really is designed to be enjoyed while sitting, so do try to if you possibly can). But sometimes our soaps can make us a little mad. Maybe a storyline doesn’t go the way we want, or there’s one plot or character that we just can’t stand, and it ruins the whole episode for us. There can also be times where people question if soaps are sending out the correct message when they tackle certain plots, or if they portray scenes that shouldn’t be seen in the early evening. Emmerdale’s recent acid attack was one such plot, and after it received hundreds of complaints, we decided…

“Mum says that if one more punter orders balloons for Carla, she’s going to punch them in the face.” “Aidan should be the one getting all the presents – he’s giving up a vital organ. I just don’t think it’s fair that Carla’s going to have three kidneys and all the fuss, while Aidan’s only going to have one kidney and zero balloons.” Summer may have missed some lessons at school recently, including biology. “The older I get, the more I realise that there are only two types of people in this world: the people who stand by you when others walk away, and the people who break your heart. They’ve got to be cut loose. They’ve got to be cut loose permanently.” And when Pat Phelan says ‘permanently’, he…

House-proud Sally has the perfect chance to show off casa Metcalfe this week – as she welcomes potential buyers to view her home. Now she and husband Tim are decided that they will leave Weatherfield, Sally is determined to get top dollar for their spotless abode. She’s excited to have lined up four viewings, but her plans get slightly derailed when she and Dev are forced to save drunken Gina at a party. The next day, Sally surveys the scene and is confident no one could find fault with her home, and awaits her visitors – one of whom is Carla Connor. “Carla rocks up with Michelle, and they are treated to Sally’s guided tour,” laughs our Weatherfield snoop. “As usual, Sally is trying so hard to look posh that…

David has the hump this week, following a shock announcement from his dad Martin – and as he throws himself even deeper into boxing training, Gail and Audrey panic that he’s pushing himself too hard. After David discovers that Martin is emigrating to New Zealand with his new girlfriend, who’s having a baby, he’s not happy – and his mum, gran and girlfriend Shona are stunned when he insists he’s ditching Martin’s leaving party for another stint down the boxing gym. Terrified that the intense sessions might trigger his epilepsy, the trio ask David’s trainer Josh to warn him off – but will David listen?…

Whitney gets ready for a call with Halfway this week, as Tiffany assists with hair and make-up – but will things go to plan? Before he left the Square, Halfway was determined to win Whitney round with a romantic Valentine’s date, but pretty much failed at wining and dining her. Just as Whit was starting to warm to the hapless bloke, however, he was called back into service with the Army, leaving Whitney more confused than ever by her burgeoning feelings. This week, she’s keen to test the strength of Halfway’s affections by getting in touch on a video call – and having got all glammed up with Tiffany’s assistance, Whitney is as ready as she’ll ever be. But how is Halfway set to fare on the call?…

Bea finds herself in hot water with boss Ethan this week, when he accuses her of being behind the Rage In Resus blog! Eager Bea is keen to make her mark on the ED, and complains to Ethan that he’s not giving her interesting patients to deal with. However, during their conversation, Ethan realises that the launching of the blog coincides with Bea starting work at the hospital – and jumps to the conclusion that she must be behind it! Can Bea convince her boss that she’s not publishing the damning online exposé?…

Have Robert and Aaron forgotten just how miserable they made each other when they were together? I know they’re really popular with Emmerdale viewers, but personally I don’t think they’re a good fit. Aaron can do so much better! Janet How dare Robert tell Aaron that he didn’t want to get back together with him in case he leaves him again! After everything Robert did, Aaron should be refusing to get back together with him, not the other way round! George, Liverpool Luckily Robert changed his mind in the end, and the majority of viewers are delighted about it… About time, Emmerdale! I’ve been waiting for such a long time for Robron to get back together, and now that they are I really hope they’ll just be left alone to…

With baby Gene having recently turned one – and her eldest son Freddie aged six – home is where the heart is for Kellie… “I can’t believe how lucky I am to have two very loving little boys,” beams the 41-year-old, who is happily married to Paul Stocker. “It’s full-on, but I have a fantastic husband who is very hands-on and does an awful lot. I’m lucky enough that my life is this: I do my work, and when I’m not at EastEnders I’m very much with my children. I don’t get a lot of time to myself, but that’s fine – I have years for that!”…

It’s been nearly five years since fresh-faced F1 doctors Arthur, Dom and Zosia descended on the wards of Holby, with their friendship proving a huge hit with viewers. Stars Rob Ostlere (Arthur) and Camilla Arfwedson (Zosia) have since left the show to pursue new projects, so naturally David is feeling the loss of his closest pals… “If Zosia could fly back from Yale and Arthur could return from the dead, that would be great!” wishes the actor. “As much as I enjoy being on the show now and love it, working with those two was a golden era for me. Our chemistry stemmed from the fact that off-screen we were really close – and still are. I miss them like crazy, every single day!”…

Emmerdale’s acid attack storyline has caused a storm in recent weeks, with more than 200 viewers complaining about it to TV watchdog Ofcom – whose job it is to keep programme makers in line. And it’s not the first time we’ve seen cries of viewer ‘outrage’ over soap plots. So are the soaps really overstepping the mark regularly? We looked at incidents that came in for criticism over the past two years, and learned that the soaps aren’t as bad as they’re painted… 550 COMPLAINTS CHARITY’S DOGNAPPING EMMERDALE, SEPTEMBER 2016 You’ve got to love the British public, haven’t you? While many sensitive and controversial subjects feature on this list, it was the kidnap of man’s best friend that caused one of the biggest furores among viewers in recent…

Recent Strictly Come Dancing contestant and former Dales actress Gemma Atkinson (Carly Hope) was staying tight-lipped on rumours about her relationship with Strictly professional Gorka Márquez – but it looks as if all has now been revealed! Gorka shared snaps of himself and Gemma looking loved-up on a holiday in Tenerife following the end of the Strictly UK tour, with Gemma confirming they are a couple. “It was only when the tour started that we saw each other all the time and thought, ‘Oh okay, this could work’ – and it did and it does so far!” she enthused. Well, it takes two to tango……

1 Nitin was born in Kenya in 1967, and moved to Coventry with his family when he was just three years old. His family set up a newsagent business in Coventry, which is still going today – so they’ve done rather better than Masood has ever managed in his business ventures! Nitin married his wife Meera in 2004, and they have two children together. 2 Nitin joined EastEnders in 2007 as loveable but luckless Masood Ahmed. The family has comprised wife Zainab, sons Syed, Tamwar and Kamil, and daughter Shabnam – all have since moved on, with Masood now living with his Aunt Mariam and Uncle Arshad. Currently single, Masood has romanced a host of Walford icons over the years, including Jane Beale and Carol Jackson.…

Our mates recently got us Big Little Lies on DVD – I don’t think we’ve used the DVD player for about three years! But we got that out and watched it, and it’s just brilliant – you make snap decisions during the first episode, but then it surprises you. My missus [actress Lisa McGrillis] is in Mum on BBC2 – she plays Kelly, and we’ve just watched series two of that. It’s brilliantly done, and I’m not just saying that because she’s in it! Peter [Mullan] and Lesley [Manville] are heartbreaking in it, and every little stage direction is just genius. Going to the cinema used to be my thing, but since having a child that’s really messed things up for me…

It’s the 100th episode of Saturday Night Takeaway this weekend – and here we were thinking it doesn’t look a day over 72. Needless to say, ITV has a big celebration planned – and in anticipation of the special day, main men Ant and Dec have been busy taking a little wander down memory lane to remember how they got to this point… What are your top Takeaway moments of all time? Ant The top one has to be our ‘Undercover’ on Simon Cowell. It was the first one we ever did – we flew to LA and auditioned for American Idol, which was really nerve-wracking. Dec Last year’s series finale in Disney World Florida was amazing. Doing our finale with the…

LIVING MEMORY Filming has begun on series three of ITV’s acclaimed crime drama Unforgotten. Neil Morrissey will be joining the regular cast, playing one of four murder suspects. PURE & SIMPLE? Channel 4 has commissioned new six-part drama Pure, based on the book by Rose Cartwright. Newcomer Charly Clive plays a young woman suffering with an extreme obsessive compulsive disorder. READY & ABLE The voice of Love Island, Iain Stirling, is heading back to ITV2 later this year with a second series of CelebAbility, the game show where teams of five friends take on celebrities in tests of skill. If you’d like to take part, email itv2gameshow@itv.com for more information.…

THEATRE THE JUNGLE BOOK Rudyard Kipling’s family classic tours the UK with a brand-new score, exploring themes of family, belonging and identity. The show tells the story of Mowgli, a boy raised by wolves in the jungle, and his animal pals – including Baloo the bear! It’s on tour till 12 May – for tickets and further info, visit www.junglebooklive.co.uk DVD MARSHALL A young Thurgood Marshall, who was to become the first African-American Supreme Court justice, battles prejudice in a trial that laid the groundwork for the US civil rights movement. Stars Chadwick Boseman and Kate Hudson. Win!  For the chance to win a copy, tell us which actress plays Coronation Street character Kate: A) Georgia Taylor or B) Faye Brookes. Text ISWIN1, a space, then A or B and…

BULLSEYE! She’s long been an Inside Soap favourite, but this week Emmerdale’s Bernice absolutely outdid herself. We’ve been starved of a good laugh in the Dales of late – in a week of acid attack aftermath and sleazy sex blackmail – so Bernice’s trip to a gay bar with Robert and a posse of ladies was just the ticket. We’d have loved to join them, but watching actress Sam Giles at her finest was the next best thing! Pregnant Walford waif Georgi was so obviously meant to have been Tina’s daughter Zsa Zsa. Why did they not just recast the part if the original actress said no? What we were left with was so random! Liz McDonald is the gift that keeps…

While her husband wallows in wet concrete, Eileen is hosting a bash in his honour, desperate for their friends and neighbours to consider her beloved bloke as favourably as she does. But when Tim discovers the true nature of Phelan’s role in the Calcutta Street property scam, are the scales about to fall from Eileen’s eyes? Phelan invented the local property development with equally dodgy cohort Vinny, conning local residents hoping to purchase new homes into parting with hefty deposits. Phelan intended to be long gone with the cash by the time his neighbours discovered the luxury flats were never destined to be built – but Vinny beat him to it. And when outraged locals turned on him, liar Phelan claimed he was as much a victim of Vinny’s swindle…

Kate and Rana look set to be torn apart for good, when Rana’s parents seemingly kidnap her – with the intention of shipping her out of the country! Our Weatherfield spies spotted the cast on location filming the dramatic scenes, which see Kate rushing to her lover’s rescue as she’s about to head off in a taxi. Could this be the last time the soulmates ever see each other? “It certainly looks that way,” gasps our cobbles insider. “The rumour is that Rana’s parents will trick her into thinking she’s off to see a relative in Pakistan, when in reality they’ve bought her a one-way ticket.” Rana’s mum Saira and dad Hassan were horrified when they learned of her affair with Kate, and were so desperate to keep the truth…

Rickaaayyyyy! Ricky Butcher will return to Walford – if EastEnders star June Brown (Dot) has her way! “June is trying to convince me,” reveals actor Sid Owen, who plays Ricky. “She was like, ‘I’m going to have a word and get you back’.” Shock attack! Disaster strikes on the Street when Audrey is the victim of a mugging! However, she’ll get all the TLC she needs from a radio DJ named Geoff – so is romance on the cards? Back from the dead! Home and Away’s Roo is in for a shock this spring, when she finds out that her late mum Martha is still alive! Alf’s first wife was thought to have died over 30 years ago – but it turns out he’s been keeping a very big secret……

“ Hollyoaks should film a special summer episode set in New York to tie in with Mercedes’ return. She could be seen with Carl, Mitzeee and Bobby!” …suggests reader Ryan from Kent “Seeing Shirley be a mother figure again this week makes me think they should bring back her daughter Carly. The Square has a shortage of Carters – even if Carly is a Wicks by name!” …says reader Bill from Germany “After that earthquake hit Swansea recently, I bet the Emmerdale writers rushed into work the following day to pitch their next big idea! How long before the Woolpack falls in on poor Chas, I wonder?” …muses reader Andi “ Coronation Street may be getting a Costa and a…

REAL WORK OF ART! Corrie’s Dev planned to propose to girlfriend Tara Mandel at the unveiling of her Victoria Court artwork. Dev had no idea Tara knew about his one-night stand with her family’s accountant, so as he dropped to one knee, he was horrified to realise Tara’s ‘art’ involved a giant naked photo of him – with the word ‘liar’ the only thing concealing his modesty… I DON’T THEE WED! Emmerdale’s Chas took her sweet time avenging Carl King for his fling with blonde bombshell Eve Jenson. She faked a pregnancy and asked cheating Carl to marry her – and at their Christmas Day nuptials, she waited until they were standing at the altar before jilting her fiancé in front of the stunned congregation! SLAP IN THE…

Belle and Lachlan join forces with Zak to launch their own beer brewing business this week – but will the old Dingle family recipe make them a fortune? With the clan desperate for cash, and their home still a crumbling wreck, Belle is hoping the new venture will make a mint for all of them. And since Granny Clegg’s cordial has already been such a success, Zak is convinced that his special brew will prove equally popular. But can they persuade sceptical Chas to serve the new ale in the Woolpack?…

Al launches a plot to save his mother Eve – who is in the early stages of dementia – from a double-glazing con man this week. But will his scheme go to plan? Having rigged up Eve’s house with secret cameras, Al is determined to expose dodgy salesman George as a conniving ripoff merchant, and secure his mum a refund for the cash that’s already been swindled out of her. While Al hides out behind the scenes, though, is Eve well enough to play her crucial part?…

FAIR CITY It’s the moment of truth for Kerri-Ann this week, as she finally learns who the father of her unborn child is – but will it be Decco or Mondo? Elsewhere, Hayley and Harmony despair when their warring parents come to town. Also, Jim feels terrible after Miriam suffers a panic attack. RIVER CITY Stevie contemplates calling off his revenge plans against Scarlett this week, after she shows some genuine concern for his health. But can Stevie really let sleeping dogs lie? Meanwhile, Ellie is hurt as she reckons AJ is seeing another woman. Plus, Lenny wants to entrap Lydia. THE ARCHERS Jennifer continues to smother Lexi this week, much to Adam’s chagrin – but will she back off and leave her son’s surrogate alone? Across the village, Philip’s…

STEP TO IT How on earth is Billy in Corrie getting up and down those stairs in his flat? He can barely walk! Hannah, Hull Dan Brocklebank (Billy) has the answer to this one… “I’m asked this about 100 times a day!” he tweeted. “There’s a stairlift from when Izzy lived there. Hope you all sleep better tonight for having that settled.” BAD MUMS In EastEnders, I was surprised when Shirl and Tina were talking about Tina’s daughter Zsa Zsa. I don’t ever remember seeing her with a kid! Can you tell me about her? Camilla Tina has one daughter, Zsa Zsa – but they have never appeared together on screen! Zsa Zsa turned up in 2010 looking for her Aunt Shirley, and left later that year – then Tina…

Kai loves coming to my work, and the cast and crew adore him. They let him do the clapperboard, and when we were doing some test filming, they let Kai be in it. It’s really cute. He’d be very good in a soap, but I just don’t think I could watch him do it. I’d be too much of a stage mother! Every week, we put your questions to a star of the soaps. Look out for requests on our Facebook page, or email your questions to youask@insidesoap.co.uk, putting the actor’s name in the subject line. Our favourite question each week will win a £20 prize!…

Just to put it into context: while the challenging nature of soaps can raise some concerns, they seem to take their responsibilities very seriously, and are rarely – if at all – rapped on the knuckles. If you want a point of comparison for the number of complaints soaps receive, last year’s Britain’s Got Talent final had more complaints than any of the stories on this page. The reason? The plunging dress Amanda Holden wore during one of the live shows. That definitely gets the booby prize!…

Bhavna Limbachia CORRIE’S RANA Look street smart like Bhavna with this star-print inspired ensemble… BEAUTY BOX With all the Street stress, Bhavna knows how to keep her skin clear using these super skincare saviours… Glamglow Galacticleanse Bring a shine like the stars to your skin with this revolutionary jelly-to-milk cleansing balm – it instantly leaves skin purified. Elemis Superfood Facial Wash Feed your skin with this nourishing gel cleanser, containing nutrients such as avocado and broccoli. Formula 10.0.6 So Totally Clean Deep Pore Cleanser This gently soothing formula with natural ingredients gives skin a healthy glow. CeraVe Foaming Cleanser Developed with dermatologists, this refreshing cleanser gently foams to remove excess oil, dirt and make-up.…

IF YOU’VE FOUND YOURSELF watching Ninja Warrior UK thinking, ‘Nahh, too easy’, then do we have the show for you. In this competition, athletes from six different countries tackle a fiendishly challenging endurance course known as The Beast. The contestants defy fear, injury and often gravity itself in order to prove their worth, and the show sets itself apart by giving each competing nation its own commentary team. This really comes into its own in the later stages, when the rival commentators start invading each other’s territory to gloat……

James Bond and Jason Bourne had better… well, not move over exactly, but maybe shuffle to one side to allow a new squad of special agents on to the scene. But this elite bunch also happen to be kind of dysfunctional! “I think I pitched it as ‘Naked Gun meets Bourne’ – big jokes and big action sequences,” reveals Murder In Successville’s Tom Davis, who created the show and plays Logan. “ITV have been genuinely incredible – they were open to something of this scale, to make something big and silly for a small budget. We wanted to take that feeling where you’re sitting watching ITV2 of an evening and they have a big action film on, but with the added silliness of Family Guy.” Keeping an eye on things…

CORRIE Kindred spirits! AUDREY AND GAIL ARE HAUNTED BY THEIR PASTS… The Platts have a small problem with a medium next week, as the mystic reveals that she’s been in contact with Audrey and Gail’s deceased husbands! But as the mother-and-daughter widows are forced to face their demons, is Rosemary really a psychic? And if so, what do the dead have to say to the living? It seems this could be a real six-feet blunder on the Street… EMMERDALE Tate of mind! Joe is caught in a quandary next week, as he learns some damning details that could blow lives apart in the village. But what does he discover? And who might he use the information against? EASTENDERS The real Beale! Ian is back in Albert Square next week, complete…

Meanwhile, vigilantes David and Josh will continue to dish out their own brand of rough justice – this time reportedly aimed at the blokes they think murdered Luke Britton! The pair teamed up recently to put the frighteners on Billy’s drug-addict brother Lee for his past attack on Sarah. At that point we caught a glimpse of would-be rapist Josh’s nasty side, giving us an indication that he isn’t the nice bloke he makes himself out to be. However, as the pair rough up the blokes in our pictures, David has no clue as to what Josh is really capable of. The snaps show the lads leaping to the defence of frightened Alya, who still believes that Luke’s killing was down to race hate. Are the violent scenes just a…

Priya’s not had much to smile about of late, with Rakesh wrecking their marriage, and her bond with best friend Leyla ruined by her fling with Leyla’s ex-fiancé Pete. Priya is vulnerable and haunted by her battles with an eating disorder – so how will she cope with this latest trauma? “Priya is usually a confident working mum,” insists Fiona. “But she loves being in love, and Leyla was her best friend – so not only does she not have a guy or any friends, her family are turning against her too! “I’d like to see her being strong again – back to her sassy self. But she’s not feeling good right now, and she’s very vulnerable…”…

The decision to cast an entirely new family and plonk them behind the bar of the Queen Vic was a huge risk in 2013 – but boy, did it pay off! The Carters have cemented their place as one of Albert Square’s most loveable clans, so it brings us to tears to report that they’re forced out of the pub this week thanks to evil Aidan (see p4 for the full story). However, the good news is that Mick and Linda are at the heart of the action where they belong – and star Kellie Bright, who plays Linda, is giddy at the thought… It’s lovely to catch up with you, Kellie! Although sadly for poor Linda, it’s a very scary time right now. It is, yes. Linda doesn’t think…

She may be young, but Gemma has already won the hearts of cobbles stalwarts Rita and Norris. And for Dolly-Rose, getting the chance to act opposite some of the show’s household names has been a dream come true… “It’s amazing for a young actress like me to work with someone like Barbara Knox [Rita], who you can learn so much from,” she enthuses. “She has such a lot of experience – I sometimes go and see her do scenes I’m not in so that I can learn from watching her.” Although she’s been on the show for a while now, Dolly-Rose admits that she still gets the odd moment where she can’t believe she’s become part of the furniture. “I have to pinch myself,” she grins. “If you have a…

The scenes of the attack on Ross didn’t go down well among some viewers, with over 200 people complaining to regulator Ofcom about the disturbing sequence being screened before the 9pm watershed. But given the show worked with a real-life survivor of an acid attack as part of their research, and demonstrated through Graham’s quick thinking how best to assist a victim in the minutes after the assault, the Dales team delivered a robust response… “Emmerdale has a long track record of tackling difficult and topical storylines,” said a soap spokesperson as part of their defence, noting that they had researched things thoroughly with medical experts. “For the sequence following Ross’ attack, we adhered carefully to NHS guidelines about how to help people who are the victim of an acid…

Forget soap surprises on screen – Emmerdale’s Charley Webb (Debbie) and Matthew Wolfenden (David) just delivered a real-life shock, as they revealed that they’ve tied the knot in secret! Having been invited to what was billed as Charley’s 30th birthday party, guests were informed that they were actually attending the couple’s wedding. Along with their kids – seven-year-old Buster and Bowie, two – the love birds were joined by Dales cast mates such as Lucy Pargeter (Chas), plus Charley’s brother Jamie Lomas (Hollyoaks’ Warren Fox), who walked the bride down the aisle. The memorable day played out at Ripley Castle in Harrogate – and featured the hokey cokey as the first dance! Said Matthew: “It wasn’t the most traditional wedding, but we got to do it totally the way we…

Alfie took away the best souvenir from his time on Hollyoaks – a girlfriend! He and co-star Amanda Clapham, who plays Holly, got together in real life after playing lovebirds in the village… “I’d have to say meeting Amanda was my soap highlight,” grins the actor. “We met on the show – and we’ve been together for three years now!” The pair have an adorable French bulldog called Frankie, and being away from him has been one of the toughest things about the Birdsong tour for Alfie. “I can’t even put into words how much I miss him!” he gushes. “I was actually sent a video of him running around the other day, and I must have watched it about 20 times. He’s my pal, but…