Innholdsfortegnelse for 8 - 2016 i Inside Soap UK

What lady in her right mind could resist him? He’s the king of the corner shop, the owner of the open-neck shirt and the chief of the charming chat. Yes, of course, we’re talking about Devendra “Oh, call me Dev… please” Alahan. We tried to alert Erica that she was heading for trouble when Dev first started making eyes at her. (Well, I did. Am I the only one who talks to the telly? Really?) Sadly, Erica didn’t listen. So this week, as the pair lock lips for the first time, we’ve decided that drastic action is called for. Sadly, we couldn’t take out an ad in the Weatherfield Gazette to warn her off (we tried, but the number kept coming up as ‘unattainable’ when we rang for some reason),…

We all know Todd as a bit of a villain these days, but he’s about to show his softer side. He’s the one who happens upon Bethany in a moment of need and offers to be the one she can confide in. Todd has a lot of affection for her – he was briefly her ‘stepdad’ when she was young. And being removed from the family and able to listen without prejudice, Todd could be just the person to help her… “It would be great to see Todd play the hero,” says our snoop. “He’s perfectly positioned to be a father figure – the only problem being that he has a wild way of dealing with those who wrong his loved ones. Sarah’s bullies should be feeling scared!”…

“I’M TRULY DELIGHTED TO BE JOINING SUCH AN ICONIC SHOW - I CAN’T WAIT TO START” Here’s your first look at the fresh-faced star who will be taking over as Walford’s Johnny Carter! Inside Soap recently revealed that Albert Square bosses had recast the role that was originally played by Sam Strike. We’ve since received news that actor Ted Reilly has won the part – and he is super-excited to be making his EastEnders debut… “I’m truly delighted to be joining such an iconic show,” says Ted, who has appeared in TV dramas including Call The Midwife and Casualty. “The Carters are a fantastic family, and I can’t wait to get started.” Mick and Linda bid goodbye to their beloved ‘sausage’ in…

FAIR CITY A party at Charlie’s gets out of hand this week, and Doug leaves Charlotte to clean up so he can take drunken Rachel home. But Rachel is horrified when she wakes up and realises that Doug stayed the night! Elsewhere, Debbie notices that Katy is not coping as well as she makes out. Also, Pete and Damien clash over Tommy’s future at Go2Guys. RIVER CITY Martina begs Lenny to keep the details of Kelly-Marie’s accident a secret this week, but he refuses and tells Alex that it was Martina who pushed Kelly-Marie down the stairs. Meanwhile, Kelly-Marie attempts to reconcile with Alex – will he choose to take her back? Also, Caitlin, Jenny and Drew are spooked by their evening’s entertainment. THE ARCHERS Lilian is enjoying a new…

GOOD LAUGHS! “There are lots of funny moments on set. Kelvin [Fletcher, who plays Andy] and I did a scene where Andy argues with Robert and threatens to call the police. Kelvin was so in the moment that he pulled out his phone to dial 999, and actually got through to the real emergency services!” SCARY MOMENTS! “I really enjoy doing stunts – we’re very lucky to do them, and they’re just exhilarating. But I did almost have my eyebrows singed off once, while we were filming the scene where Chrissie sets light to Robert’s car. A flame shot towards my face, but I was perfectly safe, and the crew didn’t yell cut or anything. Perhaps that shows how much they think of me here!” LOLS WITH THE LADS! “I…

“ERICA’S NOT 25 ANY MORE – SHE LAYS HER HEART ON THE LINE” There’s nothing like a slow-burn romance to warm up a chilly February – and nobody could accuse Dev and Erica of rushing into things! He’s been smitten with lovely Erica for months, but she’s remained clear that friendship is all that’s on offer. However, it seems the strong woman can’t resist the peculiar charms of Mr Dev Alahan for long – Erica has started to see him in a different light lately, and Coronation Street’s Claire King reckons this relationship could be built to last… “Erica thinks Dev is a good egg – he’s got a kind heart and they have fun,” shares the star, as she joins Inside Soap for a gossip. “Erica wasn’t looking for…

While we want to know will happen between Raf and Cara, Raf’s ‘bromance’ with co-worker and lodger Fletch is equally engaging! But from what Joe tells us, the fellas aren’t going to be seeing eye to eye for much longer… “There’s an interesting story coming up for Raf and Fletch where perhaps a girl comes between them,” teases the star. “We’ll be exploring another side to their friendship that isn’t so hunky-dory.” Eek! Naturally our first question is whether Cara is the lady in question – but Joe is staying tight-lipped. So for now, Holby lovers, watch this space……

HE MADE ME CRAZY! From the moment dishy Dev arrived in Weatherfield in 1999, we knew he was trouble. His ex-girlfriend Amy Goskirk followed him to town, and claimed she’d tried to kill herself after he dumped her – but there were no scars under those bandages. I WAS JAILED! Dauntless Dev’s next paramour was another shop girl – Sunita Parekh. Even though Sunita preferred boybandhandsome sailor Ciaran McCarthy, Dev proved persistent, and got his girl in the end. However, Sunita had a rival for Dev’s attentions, who arranged for Sunita to be arrested on her wedding day… HE WRECKED OUR FAMILY TOO! Dirty Dev discovered that the wife of a golfing crony was a former Bollywood star he had ‘admired’ as a teenager. Nina Mandal seduced Dev, but he…

WOE FOR WALLACE Unlucky-in-love Jessie Wallace (EastEnders’ Kat) has a mixed track record when it comes to relationships, much like her alter ego – and now the star has split from her boyfriend of four years, Tim Arnold. The musician reportedly tired of the attention Jessie’s fame brought them. JORGIE DOES THE SPLITS In other soap break-up news, Hollyoaks’ Jorgie Porter (Theresa) recently parted ways with her beau of two months, rugby player Luther Burrell. Despite Jorgie gushing over the Northampton Saints hunk at the NTAs last month, the pair are said to be no longer dating due to their increasingly busy work schedules. Never mind, Jorgie – there are plenty more fish in the sea! LESS OF ELLIS Hollyoaks actress Jessica Ellis (Tegan) is a woman on a mission!…

DEEP TROUBLE Clarke Peters and Emilia Fox have joined the cast of Sky Atlantic drama The Tunnel: Sabotage. Stephen Dillane and Clémence Poésy will return as detectives working on a cross-Channel case. TRIPPING OVER Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan’s comedy travelogue The Trip will be moving from BBC2 to Sky Atlantic for its third series. This time the duo will be fine-dining their way through Spain. SUMMER LOVIN’ Romance is on the cards again as ITV2 dating series Love Island is set to return this summer. Caroline Flack will be back to host, as a group of singletons head to a sun-drenched villa hoping for some fireworks……

Whatever Ronnie decides, there’s another relationship on the table for Jack – with the delectable Mick Carter! The last time he was in town, Jack got an unexpected snog off Mick, who was on his stag night – and actor Danny Dyer has confirmed that this is one kiss that will definitely lead somewhere special. “I got to snog Scott Maslen, which was a beautiful thing,” enthuses the star. “It’s the start of a blossoming friendship, and what a way to start it! It can only go upwards from here. Some of the stuff I’ve got coming up with Scott is great, and I’m really looking forward to it. Jack and Mick are going to become great friends!”…

Johnny moves into the Vic with his family during Christmas 2013, and soon shares a smooch with Danny Pennant (Gary Lucy). Johnny ’s gay to supportive father Mick - but his mollycoddling mum Linda isn’t happy with the turn of events. Leaving the Vic - and Linda - behind, Johnny starts working at Sharon’s bar The Albert, and witnesses a violent robbery. Linda comes to accept Johnny’s sexuality, and welcomes his boyfriend Gianluca into the family. Johnny tries to help out Ben Mitchell, who he knows is hiding his true sexuality, but Ben in turn tries to plant a kiss on him. Johnny heads off to go travelling with Gianluca astride a new moped - which was bought for him by emotional mum Linda.…

MARIA’SSECRET! Corrie actress Samia Ghadie has revealed that Maria will drop a bombshell on boyfriend Luke when she returns this April. “Maria has been busy while away in Cyprus,” says the star. “And it’s not long before everyone finds out about her surprise news!” OH, BROTHER! Hollyoaks bosses have cast three new sexy fellas to set our screens alight this spring! The Donovan boys are sure to ruffle feathers and set pulses racing when they pitch up in the village looking for Grace Black. But what exactly do they want with Chester’s ‘Queen Bee’? GUESS WHO? Neighbours fans will be glad to find out that the show is bringing back some old faces. “We have returns in store for Lou, and two of the Willis family,” shares boss Jason Herbison.…

Furious Simone lashes out at her so-called best friend Joanne this week – and pours a jar of pasta sauce over her head in Price Slice! The question is: what makes Simone snap and attack her pal in such a public way? Given that devious Joanne had an affair with Simone’s husband Louis in the past, and also recently bedded her teenage son Zack, it’s fair to say that one – or both – of these shady secrets has come to light! Could this be the end for Simone and Louis’ marriage? Joanne’s wrongdoings aren’t the only things threatening to tear the Loveday clan apart, though. After Zack admits to his mum that he’s having girl trouble, she sets her son up on an internet dating site. But while he’s…

As Valerie gets through her final session of chemotherapy this week, there’s an unexpected reunion in store with her old mate Barry. The campus security guard – who’s long harboured a crush on Valerie – is shocked to learn during a catch-up chat with Rob that the practice receptionist has cancer. But when he drops in to see her, Valerie is outraged, assuming that he’s just come to gawp. However, as determined Barry goes on to explain that he’ll always be there for her, might his loyal support and friendship be just what fragile Valerie needs right now? Also this week… Ayesha discovers something horrifying about Bren’s new friend Ike – and is healthcare assistant Karen on the cusp of becoming minted?…

ONE OF THE THINGS we’ve loved about Erica lately is what a great mate she is. We’ve seen her counsel Liz, be there for Mary and reach out to struggling Izzy. And like her character, Claire also loves a girlie gossip, and has made some firm female friends on the Street. “I natter with Beverley Callard [Liz] in real life, too, and I adore Helen Worth [Gail] – she’s a lovely, funny lady,” she tells us. “I’m close to Patti Clare [Mary] and Sue Cleaver [Eileen] now because of the work we’re doing, and Debbie Rush [Anna] as well. They’re all strong women playing strong characters.” So are girls’ nights out on the cobbles as much fun to film as they are to watch? “Not as much as you’d think,”…

“SIENNA DOES QUESTION WHY SHE’S STILL WITH BEN AT ALL…” There have been some peculiar couplings in Hollyoaks over the years – Brendan and Ste, Cindy and Dirk, Maxine and Patrick – but if you had told us a month ago that Sienna and Trevor were destined to become ‘a thing’, we’d never have believed you! The idea of the local thug and the cop’s fiancée falling for each other seems absolutely ludicrous – but as we sit down with Hollyoaks star Anna Passey, who plays Sienna, she agrees there’s something about this odd pairing that makes sense… “I wasn’t expecting this plot at all, but I’ve been thrilled with everything I’ve filmed so far,” grins the actress. “I think we’re seeing a completely different side to both Sienna and…

Danny Dyer (Mick) is used to all the shock and devastation in Albert Square – but nothing could have prepared him for what he encountered when visiting Sierra Leone as part of this year’s Sport Relief fund-raiser. The country was in a state of emergency for 17 months as the Ebola virus claimed nearly 4,000 lives, and Danny went to see how money raised to help was being put to good use. Spending time talking to those affected by the disease and poverty, the EastEnders actor tweeted: “I really needed to do this trip to Sierra Leone. It has shook me to the core. The people here are beautiful, but the poverty is inhumane.” After the trip, Danny was still feeling the effects: “When my two-year-old son Arty isn’t well…

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WE LOVE THE WAY that this series adds a splash of colour to our drab winter evenings. It puts aspiring interior designers through their paces as they make over similar rooms in neighbouring properties, working to briefs that test them not just on their skill for design, but their ability to give their clients what they asked for. Judges Sophie Robinson and Daniel Hopwood are constructive in their critiques, and some of the results have been genuinely stunning. This week, the remaining contestants tackle country cottages and Grade-I listed properties.…

The TOWIE gang are back for a new series, and some of them are shaking off those winter blues by heading to Gran Canaria to catch some sun. Inside TV interrupted Chloe Sims from the show in the middle of her packing to find out what she’s got planned… “I’m hoping for not a lot of drama, but that’s normally what happens!” Chloe tells us. “At the moment, as far as I know it’s me, Danielle, Bobby, Georgia and Tommy, Pete and Lockie, so it’s a good crowd. I went to Gran Canaria last year with my daughter but I didn’t really leave the hotel, so this time I’ll venture out a bit more!” Since Chloe joined the show during its second series in 2011, she’s…

“I MET TIM PEAKE BEFORE HE WENT UP INTO SPACE ANDWETRIEDSOME SPACETECHNOLOGY.” It’s Not Rocket Science presenter Rachel Riley on why she loves her job “WHATYOUDON’T WANTTOSAYIS, ‘DON’T TOUCH THAT FOR GOD’S SAKE!’ BECAUSE THENTHEY’LL KNOW.” Alan Titchmarsh admits it was tricky to hide the priceless antiques from the players on Masterpiece “I’M FROM LICHFIELD, WHERETHE SERIESISSET.I LOVE THAT IT’S GETTING A BIT OF AIR TIME!” Helen Baxendale has been representing for her home town on sitcom Cuckoo “SEEING MYSELF FLY THROUGH THE SKY WITH WINGS WAS COOL -ITWASVERY ‘DREAM COME TRUE’!” Falk Hentschel from Sky1’s DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow on hitting new heights…

1 SATURDAY DVD YOU, ME AND THE APOCALYPSE - SERIES ONE Seven eclectic and seemingly unconnected characters’ lives begin to intersect in the most unexpected of ways, as news breaks that an eight-mile-wide comet is on an unavoidable collision course, and will hit Earth in 34 days. Starring Rob Lowe and Pauline Quirke. WIN! For the chance to win a copy, tell us which soap Pauline Quirke starred in: A) Doctors, B) Emmerdale, or C) Neighbours. Text ISPRIZE1, a space, then A, B, or C and your name & address to 87080 (50p). Or see below for postal entries. 2 SUNDAY Blu-ray THE INTERN Widower Ben (Robert De Niro) has learned that retirement isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Seizing an opportunity, he becomes a senior intern…

Oh Abi, lying that you’re pregnant to keep a man never ends well – just ask your dad’s former missus, Kirsty! But with Walford witch Babe pulling your strings, we fear you’re going to sink even lower… What on earth happened to EastEnders’ Abi? She used to be the smartest one in the Branning family, now it’s as though she doesn’t have two brain cells to rub together! Surely she knows that the truth about her ‘pregnancy’ will have to come out sooner or later? Barney, Margate It’s no wonder Abi’s gone to such extreme measures to keep hold of Ben when she has to work with Babe day in, day out. The thought of one day turning into such a bitter and twisted old hag would be enough to…

ARIES 21 MARCH - 20 APRIL  Spring is nearly upon us, and your birthday looms large. Worried about what to do for your big day? Don’t sweat it. Keep calm and the plans will arrange themselves - and you’ll enjoy yourself much more! TAURUS 21 APRIL - 21 MAY  Valentine’s Day may not have been quite what you expected, but don’t let that hold you back. Your chances of love and good times increase in 2016, so don’t give up. Keep the faith, and your luck will change… GEMINI 22 MAY - 21 JUNE  Your significant other will go out of their way to help you this week, so swallow your pride and remember to be grateful. It’s never easy accepting assistance, but everyone deserves it occasionally! CANCER 22 JUNE…

BULLSEYE! We’re in awe of Gavin’s ability to glide in and out of Walford houses undetected, as if he’s wearing a magical raincoat of invisibilty. He pops up all over the place! Is it because, like the shark he is, he needs to keep moving or else he’ll die? The obituary for Emmerdale’s Tess should have read: ‘Unfaithful wife to Pierce. Killed unnecessarily 11 February. Sadly missed by future storyliners, and Inside Soap.’ It’s nice to see that Corrie’s Blanche Hunt is still craning her neck to earwig on all the gossip at the Barlow house! If Rhona really wants to take revenge on Paddy, she should hook up with her dead rival’s husband. He’s grieving, vulnerable… ripe for the plucking! We don’t think we’ve ever seen Ashley so angry.…

As a seasoned actress, Gaynor has played out birth scenes several times, and admits that the biggest shock about this one was that she was doing it at all! “Do you know what, I never thought I’d be doing any more on-screen labour – you kind of get to an age, don’t you?” laughs the 44-year-old actress. “I gave birth in Coronation Street to twins – I’ve given birth in a few shows that I’ve done, and on stage twice. It is quite a strange thing to be there with your legs spread in front of a camera crew. “Because of the way we film on Emmerdale, all of the scenes were done out of order,” adds Gaynor. “So I kept going back and forth between the woods and the…

Things don’t look good for Theresa – after all, Nico was the girl who killed her own grandfather! But although vile Patrick was a definite fan favourite, Persephone thinks most viewers enjoyed the shock twist… “The response has been mostly positive – I’m hoping I haven’t lost many fans over it,” grins the actress. “People know Patrick was no saint, so I have had a lot of viewers thanking me – but then some people are a little bit cross because Jeremy [Sheffield, aka Patrick] was so popular!” However, would mum Sienna be so loyal if she knew her little girl caused her father’s death? “That would definitely be a turning point,” reckons Persephone. “While Sienna may not think she’s been a good mother, she’s done all she can to…

Killing Peggy Mitchell will be one of Dominic Treadwell-Collins’ final moves as EastEnders executive producer. The soap head honcho is stepping down from the big job after two-and-a-half years – spelling massive changes as a new boss takes over… “I made the decision to leave back in the summer, but decided to stay longer,” shares Dominic. “One of the reasons was to oversee Peggy’s last episodes, which will air in May. I left EastEnders with Peggy last time [Dom first worked on the show as a story producer] when she burned down the Vic, so it feels fitting that we’re now leaving permanently together.” Filming is yet to begin on the Mitchell matriarch’s final goodbye, but Dominic has teased that her departure will be “epic”. He’ll…

“IT’S MAD TO THINK THAT WHITNEY AND LEE COULD BE READY FOR MARRIAGE” Devastated Whitney is gutted when she’s dumped by Lee this week, having finally admitted that she made a move on his dad, Mick. But in a surprising turn of events, heartbroken Lee realises that he can’t live without his girl – and asks her to be his wife! “Whitney’s relationship with Lee has been hanging by a thread for some time – so it’s mad to think that they could be ready for marriage,” exclaims our EastEnders insider. “It just goes to show how much Lee cares for her that he wants to put a ring on her finger. But is there more to the proposal than meets the eye?” At the start of the week, the…

Blackmailed Carla resorts to extreme measures this week, when she steals £10,000 from the factory account to give to Tracy! Guilty Carla is desperate to keep her night of passion with Robert a secret – and with Nick on the verge of selling the Bistro to his chef, she thought she was about to get Tracy off her back. Unfortunately, Leanne scuppered Tracy’s grand plan when she moved in and trumped Robert’s offer! Holding all the cards, calculating Tracy then told the Underworld boss to cough up £10,000 so that Robert can increase his bid – or else… This week, Carla spies an opportunity to get her hands on the cash after O’Driscoll transfers £30,000 into the factory account. Seeing no other option, Carla withdraws the money and hands it…

Lofty finally gets the chance to impress in his new role this week, after he’s left in charge of the department while Rita is off for the day. The hapless medic is initially reluctant to take the reins, but after Dylan pushes him to achieve his full potential, Lofty rises to the challenge. However, the day proves to be a disaster as he deals with football hooligans, AWOL patients and an incompetent agency nurse. While Lofty struggles to maintain order, how will he cope when someone in his care dies? Also this week… Noel continues to give Big Mac the cold shoulder.…

“I DON’T KNOW IF ROBERT AND AARON SHOULD BE REUNITED!” As a man who will stop at nothing to get his own way, Robert and his bad behaviour have left us assuming that the most important person in his life is himself. But in recent weeks, there’s been a glimpse of his caring heart, as he’s done all he can to be there for his former lover. Aaron has struggled to cope following his admission that his father Gordon sexually abused him – and Aaron’s mum Chas has been taken aback by how much Robert has showed genuine concern for her son. We join Ryan Hawley, who plays Robert, for a chat between scenes, where he admits that he’s enjoying his alter ego’s new and improved interpersonal skills… “I think…

Before he won the part of Jordan, Joivan guest-starred in two episodes of Doctor Who – and his character, Rigsy, made a big impression. So much so that when Jenna Coleman announced she would be leaving the role of the Doctor’s companion Clara, Rigsy was tipped to be the next character to join Peter Capaldi in the Tardis. So does his EastEnders role mean Joivan has ruled out the prospect? “Rigsy was a popular choice, so in the future you never know!” he grins. “To play the Doctor’s companion is a dream, and I’d never say never. I love Doctor Who and the culture of working on it. It’s different from work on a soap – soaps are very fast and you have to be really on your game.” He…

What is the best thing about being in Coronation Street ? …asks Heather from London The best thing about being in Corrie is just being in Corrie! It’s walking down the cobbles every day, and working with all these faces you’ve been watching since you were a kid. If you ever start to think that the job is repetitive or has an element of drudgery about it, you just look around and know you’re so darn lucky to be here and to be part of something so iconic. What was your first day like? …asks Jess, via email My first ever scene was in the Rovers, and I’d been looking at my lines for weeks before, so I thought I knew what I was doing. I wasn’t…

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Trying to discover whether dogs can fly planes is an odd premise for a TV series, but this six-part documentary sets out to see whether it can really be done. Mind you, host Jamie Theakston was a bit cynical to start with… “I’ve had several strange TV shows pitched to me,” Jamie tells Inside TV. “But this really beats anything I’ve heard before! Obviously I approached it thinking, ‘Well, clearly not’, but I was kind of fascinated by it.” Three dog experts scoured rescue centres across the country looking for suitable pooches, and the top 12 were taken to a mansion in Sussex for specialist training. “We took the dogs to the top of city tower blocks to give them a head for heights,” recalls Jamie. “We did things to…

THROWING A PADDY I feel really sorry for Rhona in Emmerdale – but if I were her, I would have done more than slap Paddy. I recently found out that my boyfriend was having an affair, and I chucked the lying, cheating scumbag out on his ear. Rhona should do the same – Paddy’s a weasel. Kacey, via email I agree – she and Leo are much better off with him. FATAL ATTRACTION Joanne in Hollyoaks is a total bunny boiler! Why would she think that sleeping with Zack would help her get back with his dad, Louis? That’s just sick! As if he’d even look twice at her with a wife as lovely as Simone. She’s way more classy! Leanne, via email I love Joanne’s mad antics! That’s how…

GONE TO THE LOU? Hi, Sarah. Are we ever going to see Louise Mitchell again? EastEnders made such a big deal about her returning, but we haven’t seen her since! Jon, via email I’ve spoken to my Walford spy, who assures me that we’ll be seeing the feisty Mitchell madam back on our screens very soon. So watch this space! PRIOR ENGAGEMENT When Nikhil and Leyla got engaged in Emmerdale, Nikhil mentioned that she was once engaged to David too. When was that, and why didn’t they end up getting hitched? Jasmine, via email It was back in 2011 – Leyla ended it when she couldn’t bear to be around her son Jacob any more. David was gutted, and ran through the village in her wedding dress! FEATHERED FRIEND I…