Innholdsfortegnelse for 8 - 2018 i Inside Soap UK

“Bob & Laurel’s affair is well and truly on!” This week’s Emmerdale sees the affair between Bob and Laurel well and truly on – and the drama is coming thick and fast. Some think it’s a bit quick for Laurel to move on after Ashley’s death – though while this may not be the best decision of her life, isn’t that the point? One of the strongest things about soaps is the fact that – unlike a film or series – we spend years with these people, watching them go through good times and bad. We understand why they do what they do, even if we don’t always agree with it. Poor Laurel is lonely and grieving. She spent so much time and effort caring for her late husband, only…

HOPE As Martin is Hope’s biological dad, and has looked after her since birth, things are relatively simple. “Martin has clear parental responsibility for Hope,” says Tracey, “which means he is entitled to make decisions about her education, health and religious upbringing in addition to her day-today care. Therefore, Martin can apply to the court for shared contact for Hope without permission.” LILY & ARTHUR However, things are not so clear when it comes to Stacey’s other daughter and son. Lily is Stacey’s child by Whitney’s brother Ryan Malloy, but Martin has been her father figure for the past few years. Meanwhile, Arthur is Kush’s son, but has been brought up by Martin since birth… “Martin does not have parental responsibility for Lily,” Tracey tells us. “But what isn’t clear…

Steve McDonald looks set to receive the shock of his life, if Street bosses take up former cobbles actress Suranne Jones on a tempting offer! Suranne, who played Steve’s second wife Karen from 2000 to 2004, has enjoyed a hugely successful career since leaving the show – starring in hit dramas such as Scott & Bailey and Doctor Foster. However, she’d be willing to make a sensational return to her old stomping ground – on one condition… “If we were going to raise a lot of money, I’d definitely consider doing it for Comic Relief,” she said recently. “I’m still friends with Jennie McAlpine [Fiz] and Antony Cotton [Sean], so I do catch up with Corrie. When I found out Steve had another love child, I was gobsmacked!”…

The seeds are sown for a shocking new love triangle in Weatherfield this week, as Tyrone strikes up an unexpected bond with Gemma! While his wife Fiz has been away visiting her mum Cilla, Ty has been busy juggling work with looking after their children Hope and Ruby, with help from the likes of Sean and Chesney. However, after Chesney ropes in his pal Gemma to help him mind the girls this week, Ty doesn’t react well – blasting Fiz’s brother for leaving the little ones alone with her. But once Tyrone sees how much of a natural Gemma is with Hope and Ruby, he softens – and as he goes to thank her, the pair share a moment, just as Fiz returns to the Street! The spark between Tyrone…

It’s business as usual for Ethan and Alicia this week, despite the passionate night they spent together. Given their new-found intimacy, Alicia assumes that Ethan will start opening up to her about the big challenges he’s facing while running the department. However, she is left fuming after he makes it very clear that when they’re at work, he’s the boss and she’ll do what he tells her! Will her fury prompt her to make an entry on her explosive blog, Rage In Resus?…

FAIR CITY Ronan ruffles some feathers this week, as he arrives in town and soon has a place to stay with Dolores and Pete. But Pete isn’t very happy… Elsewhere, Aoife is also back and seems hell-bent on stirring up trouble. Plus, Jim is backed into a corner by scheming Oakley. RIVER CITY Pete is determined to protect Caitlin this week, as she reveals that her uncle is also her father. But when tensions erupt in the pub, the dark secret looks set to become public knowledge… Meanwhile, Lydia finds out that it won’t be easy getting a divorce from Lenny. THE ARCHERS Ambridge is still in shock this week, after devastating recent events – and for one family, life will never be the same again! Across the village, a…

TOASTIE TOOTSIES I adore Eva’s unicorn slippers in Corrie, which actress Cath Tyldesley also showed off on her Instagram. Can you tell me where I can get some? | Rachel, Newington Eva’s fluffy unicorns are available from the site www.bouxavenue.com ,for £18 a pair – and other fun animals are available to purchase! ENGAGED? VACANT! I was very confused by EastEnders the other day when Honey referred to Billy as her fiancé. The thing is, she’s listed as Honey Mitchell in the credits. So are she and Billy not married? | Rebecca Billy Mitchell married Honey Edwards in 2006, which is why she now has his name. The couple split up in 2008, and Honey moved away with their kids. She returned to Walford six years later,…

Here’s how Faye would take charge of the cobbles… “If Kate was queen of Corrie, she’d have Carla Connor by her side – because Carla is the true queen of Weatherfield!” “ Sally Webster cracks me up constantly – so she should be Kate’s court jester. Sally’s thoughts and her way of life would keep Kate entertained at all times!” “Kate’s national anthem would be Roar by Katy Perry! It’s a female-empowering song, and this is the year of empowering women. Katy Perry is an icon, too!” “ Kate would put Phelan in the stocks. He’s Kate’s landlord, and she knows he’s been nasty to others on the Street, so she’d be looking out for her neighbours.” “All Kate’s subjects would have to wear similar colours, and black is quite…

“Susan is a strong woman, but she always forgives Karl!” We’ve been waiting 11 years for harlot Izzy Hoyland to come blasting back on to Ramsay Street – and her return has certainly set the cat among the pigeons! Poor Susan was devastated to come face to face with the woman who wrecked the Kennedys’ marriage – but actress Jackie Woodburne (Susan) tells us that she’s delighted to have her old screen nemesis back on board for this explosive plot… “Any story involving Karl, Susan and Isabelle has to be a big one!” chuckles the star, speaking to us from Melbourne. “Here I am referring to Izzy as Isabelle, because that’s what Susan always calls her. And I don’t want to call her Izzy because I feel very protective of…

Yes, I used to! People would tweet me and add me as a friend, thinking I was him. My dad once got a call from someone telling him how proud he must be of his son – but it wasn’t me! I was all right at playing rugby at school, though. 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!…

Carla’s been looking worse for wear on the Street as she’s awaited a kidney transplant – but Corrie’s Alison King cut a stunning figure as she graced the red carpet at Archie’s Footprint Ball. Dressed in a glam one-shoulder frock that showed off her gorgeous curves, the Weatherfield beauty looked divine in her dazzling necklace and chic updo. The same couldn’t be said for some of Ali’s cast mates, though, as they dealt with a gale (no, not that Gail!) on the night. Helen Flanagan (Rosie) looked less ‘glam Flan’ and more ‘flustered Flan’ as the wind whipped her locks, while Georgia Taylor (Toyah) had trouble navigating the red carpet with her hair across her face. Once inside the Hilton Manchester Deansgate, however, our favourite stars were back at their…

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WE GET THE SAME FEELING watching Collateral that we got from the first series of Line Of Duty back in 2012 – that this is a take on crime drama that feels fresh and different, and that it’s setting the standard other shows will want to live up to. It’s not so much interested in ‘whodunnit’ as ‘why did it happen?’, and straddles a bunch of complicated but very compelling storylines as it builds its way towards an answer. And we’re enjoying having Oscar-nominee Carey Mulligan back on the telly, playing a former pole-vaulter turned detective – when was the last time you saw one of those?…

BACK AT THE BEEB Despite fearing he’d never work for the BBC again, This Time With Alan Partridge will see Norfolk’s finest filling in as the temporary co-host of a nightly magazine show… SECOND CHANCE ITV drama Bancroft will be back for a second series, with Sarah Parish as Elizabeth Bancroft – now promoted to Det Chief Superintendent. The ruthless, corrupt cop will become connected to a double murder case. BAND TOGETHER Lily Brazier will play the lead role in a new BBC3 comedy. Wannabe, which will launch in March, follows a faded girl-band member as she attempts to track down her old bandmates and resurrect her brief pop career.…

The horror of David Platt’s rape ordeal will bring his father Martin racing to his rescue, in scenes that will see Gail’s son looking a shadow of the man he once was. Our snaps show returning star Sean Wilson, who is reprising the role of Martin after 13 years away, filming on location with Jack P Shepherd, aka David – in what is believed to be the aftermath of David’s brutal assault at the hands of Josh. “They appear to be locked in an emotional heart-to-heart as gloomy David stares out of a window with a haunted expression – probably wishing the ground would swallow him up,” reports our Corrie spy from the set. “Whether Martin knows about his boy’s attack at this point remains to be seen, but judging…

It looks as though teenage lovers Prince and Lily will make it to the altar, judging by these dreamy pics of their forthcoming wedding. But with fickle fate having conspired against them all along, will the student sweethearts end the big day as man and wife? “It’s been a rocky road for the two of them, what with Prince bedding Lily’s pal Peri and her pretending to be pregnant with his baby!” our Hollyoaks informant reminds us. “However, as their wedding day dawns, Prince and Lily are a picture of happiness. She looks dazzling in a prom-style dress fit for a princess – and the handsome groom doesn’t scrub up badly, either!” Stars Malique Thompson-Dwyer and Lauren McQueen were recently spotted filming the scenes outside a church in Liverpool, where…

“As far as stepdads go, Tim is good.” “I mean, he does eat like a slob, and has questionable taste in shirts – but his heart is massive.” Rosie buries compliments deeper than Phelan does corpses. ( Discussing Abi’s baby ) “Do you think she’ll be strong enough to go to her mum’s funeral?” Max delivers what is surely the most depressing line in soap this year. “How could you talk to her like that? She was only trying to do something nice for you. You could have at least tried to be polite.” “Aaron, only you know who you want to be with. I think you need to decide, for everyone’s sake.” Paddy Kirk there, speaking on behalf of THE ENTIRE UNIVERSE. “I do not require lessons…

“The nightclub holds lots of memories for Mel and Jack” History repeats itself for Jack this week, as he becomes enamoured of an ambitious blonde who’s taking charge of Walford’s number one nightspot. Like his late wife Ronnie before her, Mel Owen has big plans for the club, and she’s relaunching it this week with son Hunter by her side. But when she runs into trouble, Jack offers to help, and there’s clearly an attraction… “The club holds lots of memories for both Mel and Jack,” says our Walford whisperer. “ It was her dead husband Steve’s business, as well as tragic Ronnie’s. It’s high time it reopened, and Mel believes she can make a big success of it in Steve’s memory with her son’s help. But they have a…

Valerie is getting excited at the prospect of representing The Mill at a patient participation group meeting this week – but she gets more than she bargained for when she runs into her ex Ashley! Valerie was heartbroken after she and Ashley split up shortly before she discovered she had cancer. However, determined to make her mark on the patient liaison committee, she won’t let his presence fluster her. The question is: can Valerie keep her cool when her former flame starts showering her with unexpected compliments?…

“I don’t think Jimmy misses the hell he shared with his brothers!” The name Tate is ringing loudly through the Dales again thanks to Joe – but after his clan was dethroned back in 2005, it was the King family who took over as Home Farm’s filthy-rich force to be reckoned with. So as Joe continues to throw his money and his weight around this week, using sole surviving ‘Kingsman’ Jimmy to do his dirty work, we feel he should be reminded that his minion knows a thing or two about fighting dirty! Has Joe underestimated the bumbling fool we’ve come to adore – or has Jimmy really gone soft in his old age? “It depends what you call soft,” grins star Nick Miles, as he joins Inside Soap for…

Inside Soap caught up with Alan Fletcher, aka Karl, when he was in London recently, and he answered some of our readers’ questions in an exclusive video session. Visit www.insidesoap.co.uk  to catch our full interview with the star… If you had the opportunity to join a UK soap, which would you choose? That’s a tough, tough question. I think my answer would have to be Emmerdale, because I love Yorkshire. And the idea of working in that village that’s been built just for the show would be thrilling. Do you think Karl has any more skeletons in his closest? Karl Kennedy’s closet is terribly deep! Only the writers know if there are any more skeletons in there, and that’s what’s fascinating about the character. One day,…

What kind of response have you had regarding Bob and Laurel so far? I’ve had a few, “What are you doing?!” kind of remarks, though it’s all quite restrained at the moment. Of course people would wonder why Laurel’s doing this, but I understand why this path has been chosen for her. After being Florence Nightingale and nursing someone for so long, you’d need to spice it up a bit. Do you think Bob and Laurel would make a good couple, if it came to that? I think they would. But it’s hard, isn’t it? It’s sometimes difficult to see your character with someone else. Time will tell, and I think the audience will let us know whether they like it or not. But I do think Bob and Laurel…

Just as Michelle comes to terms with the reappearance of her biological son Ali, her other lad Ryan will also turn up on the cobbles! But who is he, you ask? And why does Michelle have two sons the same age who aren’t a pair of twins? Let us jog your memories… Back in 2008, a complicated plot saw Michelle learn that Ryan – played by actor Ben Thompson – wasn’t actually her son, since a hospital mix-up had resulted in him being swapped at birth and handed to her instead of Ali (formerly known as Alex). The truth later came out, with Michelle eventually meeting Ali. Their reunion was rocky to say the least, and the two boys didn’t get on. After Michelle and Ali parted ways, he was…

No Zsa Zsa Following talk of Tina’s daughter Zsa Zsa down Walford way, screenwriter and former EastEnders star Emer Kenny has weighed in. “The role is not being recast and I’m not coming back at the moment,” she said on Twitter. “But never say never!” Acid anger Emmerdale has received more than 200 complaints over the Ross acid attack scenes. Ofcom is currently assessing whether to take further action, while a show spokesperson has stated that the plot was carefully researched under NHS guidelines. Gay for the Bay Home and Away’s Ray Meagher (Alf ) has confirmed that the soap is getting a new gay character. “There’s a story coming up later this year, ” he revealed. “We’re all very pleased. ”…

Mel might have a love rival… While Jack and Mel are flirting up a storm, there’s another single lady in the Square who may well want a slice of the Branning action: Honey. There were whispers about the closeness between Jack and Honey in the past, and Roxy even falsely accused them of betraying Ronnie. Nothing happened back then, but since she threw out cheating fiancé Billy, Honey is on the market – and Jack is a very eligible bachelor. Although Jack has previously gone for strong-minded businesswomen, Honey is loving, kind and very funny – just what lonely Jack needs. She would also be a wonderful influence on his vulnerable children, all of whom already adore her. But will Honey decide to make a move on Jack now that…

Since arriving on the Square three months ago, Aidan ‘JP’ Maguire has made it clear to everyone that he’s not a man to be messed with. While he initially seemed charming and disarming, Aidan’s scruffy appearance hides a ruthless streak. And when hard men like Mick, Phil Mitchell or Vincent Hubbard are all reluctant to take him on, you know you’re dealing with a vicious customer! That said, has Aidan bitten off more than he can chew? He’s still frustrated at not knowing what happened to his missing money – and is unaware that it’s mostly back in the hands of his ex-wife, Ciara. Up till now, he’s managed to stay one step ahead of his rivals – but unlikely as it may seem, could Linda be the one to…

The truth looks set to be revealed concerning Kim and Denise this week: are the pair blood-related, or was Emerald telling the truth when she insisted they weren’t? After Kim finds a bag that her daughter Pearl has been playing with, she goes on to realise it contains the results of the DNA test she sent off a couple of weeks ago. Kim waits for Denise, so they can find out the result together – but Denise gets the wrong end of the stick and storms off in a state, leaving Kim none the wiser. Later, Kim is able to catch up with her loved one to explain the mix-up, yet Denise has decided that none of it matters – she doesn’t want to know the result of the test…

I think Emmerdale should be absolutely ashamed of themselves for the acid attack storyline. Yes, I know this terrible form of violence is a very real blight on our country right now, but I don’t think a soap should be using it just to spice up a storyline. All it shows is how easy it is to carry out such an attack, and might even put ideas into the heads of any troubled viewers watching, especially children. It’s a terrible risk to go with this story, and I truly pray that Emmerdale don’t come to regret it. | David Soaps are a great way to bring serious subjects to a wider public, especially regarding health matters. But what has happened to Ross isn’t ‘raising awareness’ of acid attacks. You can’t…

“We were worried people wouldn’t accept Kata and Rana’s relationship” “This storyline is a game changer, and I’m really proud that we’re giving people a voice,” says Faye Brookes of her character Kate’s romance with married Muslim Rana. “We’ve worked really hard, and I think Coronation Street is doing something historical!” As Faye joins us to chat about the latest development for the pair, she’s well aware of the footprint such an important story could leave on the cobbles. Kate and Rana’s relationship has already had consequences for everyone concerned, but as their spark is reignited following an emotional heart-to-heart this week, Faye is as determined as her smitten alter ego that true love must win out… This is a big week for Kate and Rana!…

With all his cash and connections, Joe Tate is operating under the misguided notion that he’s unstoppable. Well, Inside Soap has two words for him: Robert Sugden! With Robert having dedicated a lot of his scheming to seizing control of Home Farm, we had a sneaking suspicion battle lines would be drawn between these two fellas. (Or at the very least that they’d thrash it out for the Inside Soap Best Bad Boy gong!) So we’re excited to hear that we’ll witness the birth of their rivalry this week, when Joe has it out with Robert after smoke coming from the scrapyard loses him a client. Robert is not easily intimidated, though, prompting Joe to manipulate Jimmy into finding dirt on his new nemesis. Is the stage set for one…

Weatherfield’s Peter Barlow has had many wives over the years, but his real-life alter ego has been with one woman the whole time. Actor Chris Gascoyne and his wife Caroline have been married for 16 years – and the pair were recently snapped on the red carpet at Archie’s Footprint Ball with their teenage daughter Belle. The event was organised by Chris’ one-time screen partner Kym Marsh (Michelle) to raise money for the Mariposa Trust in honour of her baby son, whom she lost at 23 weeks in 2010 – and Chris wasn’t the only Street star who turned out to support his much-loved cast mate……

I’m a big Netflix person. I’ve just finished watching the second series of The Crown. I liked the first series a lot, but the second is even better –the acting is impeccable, and the whole make-up of the show, the sets and costumes, is just really classy. I’ve been catching up on things I missed first time round, so I’ve just watched both series of Happy Valley. I’ve started on Kiri as well, which is really good – as long as Sarah Lancashire’s in it, I’m sold! I’d love to work with her, so if they’re doing any more Happy Valley, this is me putting out feelers… I think I was a typical teenage viewer – I liked Skins, although I never got into The OC, that wasn’t for me.…

If we had any doubts about whether the latest Top Gear presenting line-up had gelled yet, they are dispensed with after a morning spent chatting to Matt LeBlanc, Chris Harris and Rory Reid. Listening to the trio affectionately but mercilessly mocking each other, we can spot the signs of three people who really enjoy hanging out together. “The more time we’ve spent together, we’ve kind of developed a shorthand,” explains Rory. “Everyone knows what I might say, or what Matt or Chris would say, so I can tee something up to get a bit more humour out of Chris, or something I know Matt will use to land a joke.” “It’s a good relationship, and I think that translates well on camera,” agrees Matt. “When we’re…

Lifelong chancer Nelson ‘Nelly’ Rowe’s luck runs out in shocking fashion in this new drama, when he’s arrested for kidnapping Jody, the daughter he hasn’t seen in years. Although Nelly protests his innocence, Jody’s last three calls were to his phone, which doesn’t look good for him at all – so Nelly vows to find his missing daughter and exonerate himself… “He’s an unlikely hero and a difficult and complicated fella who, on the surface, seems very simple,” explains Lennie James, who wrote the series and stars as Nelly. “I wanted to write about someone who doesn’t just take everybody else by surprise, but also takes himself by surprise.” The search for Jody brings Nelly back into contact with Claire (Suranne Jones), the woman he had a fling with 14…

Normally we’d expect an action show to save its biggest bangs for the finale – but considering how much drama we’ve seen in the previous nine episodes of Strike Back: Retribution , we’re not even sure how that’s possible… “The biggest and hardest scenes tend to be the shortest sentences in the script,” chuckles Alin Sumarwata, who plays Gracie Novin. “It will say, ‘Novin escapes the building’ – but that involves taking out 14 men and jumping through a window! It takes a whole day to shoot those few words.” Section 20 are very much backed into a corner in the final episode, as they make a last-ditch attempt to track down the Atlas – knowing that if they fail, they won’t just lose their reputation, they…

BULLSEYE! As Aaron proved a natural with baby Seb, and Robert wowed him (and us) with his homemade ravioli, the timing has never felt more perfect for a Robron reunion. The hopeless romantics among us did a little skip down the road when they almost kissed. Bring on that Vegas wedding, boys – and don’t forget to send us, and all your devoted fans, an invitation! Come on, EastEnders… You didn’t bring back Masood just to make samosas. I mean, we all like samosas, but that’s pretty much what he was doing last time his plots dried up. Don’t waste him! We couldn’t help but admire Tiff’s shameless flirting with Hunter. Those eyebrows don’t mess about. We are totally on board with Hollyoaks’ crazy flash-forward tarot prediction storyline. We adore…