Table of contents for October 31, 2015 in Inside Soap UK

Talk about soap shocks! I’m reeling from last week’s huge revelations – but as always, Inside Soap has the inside story on all of the big cliffhangers. There are secrets from Hollyoaks’ ‘Gloved Hand Killer’ – that’s Sophie Austin, aka Lindsey – on p29, while EastEnders’ Roger Sloman tells us all about alter ego Les’ pal Christine on p17. Elsewhere, we were aghast when Ross was revealed as Robert’s shooter in Emmerdale – but not as shocked as we were at Paddy’s actions in the flashback episode! How could he? The dirty dog himself – or rather, not-so-dirty actor Dominic Brunt – tells us more about that on p44, and reveals that it may not be over. Tsk! But those shocks are so last week. What’s new this week? Well,…

“I’ve been at Corrie for a year and a half now, and it’s gone so fast,” grins Sair. “In that time Alya’s mourned her dad, been in a crash, found the love of her life, lost her virginity and drunk alcohol for the first time – it’s been pretty eventful! “I feel like I’ve been really lucky to play all these different storylines and work with some amazing people. Finding out I was going to work with Alison King [Carla] blew my mind! “But I still feel like the new girl. A job like this keeps you on your toes, and hopefully that’s the way it’ll stay. I don’t want to get bored or mess up…”…

SNEAK PREVIEW! Poor Dot won’t be down with the kids for much longer, following the news that her streetwise pal Fatboy is due to head out of the Square. EastEnders bosses have confirmed that actor Ricky Norwood – who has played the role since 2010 – is leaving at the end of his current contract… “Ricky is a great guy and very popular on set,” says our soap insider. “He’s leaving because it’s the end of Fatboy’s storyline, and everyone here wishes him well for the future.” In April last year, the star was suspended for two months following reports of improper conduct, but it’s understood there is no link between that and the decision to write Fatboy out. The news will come as a blow to viewers hoping he…

Corrie bosses have confirmed that actor Terence Maynard, who plays Tony Stewart, is quitting the cobbles. No further details have been released about how Jason’s hot-headed father will exit, but whispers suggest he could find himself wrongly accused of Callum’s murder… “Tony and Todd nicked Callum’s car on the night of his death,” our informant reminds us. “While Kylie was caving Callum’s head in, they were off joyriding in his motor. Think about all the forensic evidence that the police might find…” After keying Callum’s vehicle and setting it ablaze, carefree Tony has no idea that he may be incriminated in a far more serious crime. However, actor Terence – who joined the show last year – has reportedly already filmed his final scenes. Might his character depart…

It’s a terrible week for Brad – but Kip had a whale of a time filming the spectacular episode! “These are my favourite kind of scenes to film, because we get to do nice action stuff,” he grins. “I love the physical side of the show, and it breaks up the usual recording routine.” Kip is used to stunts after playing paramedic Greg Fallon in Casualty from 2006 to 2008. And with the medical drama celebrating its 30th birthday next year, he’d like to return… “Oh, I’d love to go back to Casualty for a couple of weeks,” he tells us. “I’m sure I could put up with the English weather for a little while if it meant I got to catch up with all my old mates!”…

IT’S NOT JUST Coronation Street viewers who’ll be giving their blessing to a potential Ken and Audrey love match – their outspoken families will be as well. And Sue is already predicting that they’ll be hearing some harsh words from their nearest and dearest… “The Platt family are very unforgiving with Audrey and Gail where their choice of men is concerned,” chuckles Sue. “So if they saw something developing with Ken, it would be interesting to see how they’d react. And how Tracy would react!” That conversation certainly wouldn’t be for the faint-hearted. But neither would it be the first time that Audrey’s choice of partner has raised eyebrows on the cobbles. There was a time long ago when nobody could quite believe she’d fallen for Alf Roberts. “Audrey…

The gorgeous girls of Hollyoaks are no strangers to modelling for sexy photo shoots – and after seven years of playing temptress Theresa McQueen, actress Jorgie Porter is a pro at posing for the cameras. However, Theresa isn’t as clued up as her real-life counterpart – so when she’s coerced into stripping for a dodgy photographer this week, the gullible gal doesn’t quite realise what she’s letting herself in for… “Bless Theresa – she thinks it’ll be really cool and that she’ll look amazing!” explains Jorgie, who joins Inside Soap for a chat on her day off. “In the past, she did a photo shoot in the McQueen living room wearing nothing but a bikini. So she thinks this experience will be just like that! But what she doesn’t realise…

Radiant Corrie actress Samia Ghadie (Maria) has been seen out and about with new baby Yves Joseph and her fiancé Sylvain Longchambon. And the star recently spoke about how her birthing plan was nearly derailed when her contractions started during the Street’s recent live episode… “I was literally sitting there with my legs crossed watching the show!” recalls Samia. “I think I was just nervous for everybody and getting all wound up. Luckily, Yves hung on!” The star eventually gave birth to 8lb 9oz Yves the following day, and is currently enjoying a spell of maternity leave.…

EastEnders’ Linda Carter hasn’t had much to smile about lately, so it’s been a delight to see actress Kellie Bright getting a chance to show us the sunny side of her personality at the weekend in the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom. She has already charmed us with her charleston and floored us with her foxtrot – but what has it been like on and off the dance floor? Inside TV called Kellie to get the gossip… Hi, Kellie! How are you finding the Strictly experience so far? I’m loving it – I haven’t got anything negative to say about it. It is the most consuming, bonkers, brilliant thing I’ve ever been a part of. It’s something special and I know…

“IT JUST MEANS THAT I DON’T SIT ON MY SOFA AND WATCH COLUMBO AS MUCH AS I USED TO.” Ricky Wilson on being kept busy filming Sky1’s Bring The Noise and BBC1’s The Voice UK “BEFORE MY BROTHERS WERE BORN MY DAD TAUGHT ME HOW TO USE TOOLS AND HOW TO THROW AND A BASEBALL I LOVED IT , !” Fargo star Jean Smart on relating to her character surviving in a man’s world “WE WANTED TO SHOW RATHER THAN TELL.WE HAD AN‘I LOVE BUT YOU’ WE IN SERIES TOOK IT ONE OUT , !” Catastrophe co-creator Rob Delaney on keeping romance as a subtext “IN THE END I GOT REALLY INTO IT, BUT I DON’T THINK I WILL BE ROCKING OUT ON STAGE ANY TIME SOON.” Jaime Winstone enjoyed…

With all of his current worries, Nikhil at least has best mate David to lean on when things get tough. It’s a friendship that Rik also treasures, both on screen and in real life with costar Matthew Wolfenden. “Working with Matthew and playing that friendship was one of the most attractive reasons for coming back,” enthuses the star. “We can have a very comedic scene and still find drama in it, and vice versa. “I’ve developed as an actor and also as a person, so I see this as phase two of being in Emmerdale. It’s a real opportunity to see how the wisdom I’ve gained will play out now I’m back…”…

SNEAK PREVIEW! Christmas has come early with the news that EastEnders favourites Kat and Alfie Moon are coming back to Albert Square! The popular couple will return for a short visit to see Kat’s cousin Stacey over the holidays. But the festive cheer will be in short supply as two major bombshells turn their lives upside down… “Christmas in Walford is always the perfect time for uncomfortable family reunions,” grins the show’s head honcho, Dominic Treadwell-Collins. “Kat and Alfie’s brief comeback will lead to tears, laughter and a mountain of secrets being unearthed for the Slater family.” Viewers will remember that the Moons finally got their happy ever after when they scooped the £1million jackpot on a lucky scratch-card win. However, as Kat looked forward to…

After almost two years in Walford, this is the biggest storyline yet for the Cokers. And although Roger is very much enjoying it, he still has some unfulfilled EastEnders ambitions… “I’d love to be the next landlord of the Vic, with Pam,” he jokes, before admitting that he would also enjoy sharing some screen time with the current Vic boss. “I would like Les and Mick to have a real heart-to-heart.” Well, Mick is fond of that pink dressing gown of Linda’s, so they would have a lot to talk about……

BYE, PORSCHE! The McQueens are set to be one brassy bird short of a family tree when Porsche leaves Hollyoaks! Actress Twinnie-Lee Moore - who joined the soap in November last year - has decided to bow out of the show at the end of her current contract. DEMOLITION ST! The original Corrie set at the former Granada Studios in Manchester is being torn down to make way for a brand new multimillion pound development - comprising offices, a hotel and apartments. However, fans can still tour the cobbles via the official tour until 31 December. PURR-FECT! Walford’s Carmel is getting a feline friend. “Carmel will return with her cat, who is calledCraig Revel Horwood!” reveals show boss Dominic Treadwell-Collins. “There is a frankly amazing scene where Danny Dyer and…

Baby charity Count the Kicks has launched a new campaign, Baby Movement Awareness Week, which runs from 2-9 November and strives to inform future mums on baby movements. “Count the Kicks was set up to help reduce the number of women who go through the tragedy of stillbirth – currently 16 every day,” says Elizabeth Hutton, CEO of Count the Kicks. “We want to educate mums-to-be about pregnancy so that they understand their baby’s movements and seek advice if concerned.” For more information, see www.countthekicks.org.uk…

Emotional Kim is struggling to cope in the wake of her husband Vincent’s betrayal this week, as the pressure of staying away from him proves unbearable. In spite of her cheating man’s efforts to win her round by buying her and baby Pearl a house and insisting they stick together, Kim’s nearest and dearest have convinced her that there’s no going back. However, sticking to her guns seems impossible as Kim’s heartbreak overwhelms her – and as her sister Denise does her best to offer support, can Kim manage to keep her head and do the sensible thing?…

Arthur returns to Holby this week, after taking time out to tend to his general anxiety disorder – but he struggles to settle back into the daily grind. Arthur is disappointed to learn he’s been ousted from his role as Morven’s mentor. Furthermore, he has a great deal of making up to do in order to rescue their working relationship! But when his professional hero Professor Dunn is admitted to AAU with problems relating to alcoholism, Arthur receives a massive wake-up call after an inspirational chat with Guy. Can the nervous medic manage to get his life back on track? Also this week… Guy is forced to face his demons once and for all. And is bold Zosia getting too big for her boots?…

“I’m lucky to get on with the people I work with regularly, and I spend a lot of time with them between scenes. When me and James Bye [Martin] hang out, we get called ‘Mush’ – the names Martin and Kush combined. We’re never far away from each other. It’s really sad!” “When we film scenes outside, it never feels like a long day – there’s always loads going on. Scenes in the Vic can take a while as there’s lots of logistical challenges with angles and continuity. But it’s always fun in there.” “I like to keep busy in scenes, so I’m a fan of Kush eating – he loves his food! It’s making a rod for my own back as there are always continuity issues with food. But…

Theresa’s modelling mayhem this week actually stems from a sexy selfie she takes of herself and lover Zack in bed – which Lisa then posts online! It’s the saucy snap that attracts the attention of Theresa’s dodgy photographer – but as star Jorgie well knows, this isn’t the first time Ms McQueen’s got herself into trouble because of a fella… “Theresa’s had so many that I’d like to see a proper list of them all one day!” giggles the star. “Working with James Atherton was fun because we were secretly kissing in real life! And Andrew Still [who played Joel Dexter] – we had a sex scene in a late-night episode, which was an experience. It made me think I was a good actress, just to be able to do…

Lofty is so clumsy! Are you as bad as him in real life? …asks Joanna from Southampton I’m not, thankfully! It’d be nice to say that I am, because it can be endearing, although you wouldn’t want to live with someone like that. Lofty is an intelligent nurse, but he finds himself in these awkward situations and is often in his own little world. That’s where the clumsiness comes in. I love Lofty and Dylan’s bromance. Do you? …asks Alicia, via email I enjoy doing scenes with Will Beck [Dylan] because we get on really well. It’s a good contrast with Lofty’s awkwardness and sincerity opposite Dylan, who’s very dry and direct. We’ve had good feedback from the public. But there have been a lot of takes where it’s just…

EVER SINCE The Killing, British crime dramas have been falling over themselves to recreate that ‘Nordic noir’ atmosphere. BBC1’s River is the best attempt yet, not only because they cast an actual Scandinavian (Stellan Skarsgård - gruff but likeable) but because this isn’t a straightforward cop drama. It’s also about grief and loss, and the ways people cope - in River’s case, following the death of his colleague Stevie (the wonderful Nicola Walker), by talking to ‘manifests’ of the dead. It may not be the cheeriest of shows, but it’s gripping, brave stuff.…

1 SATURDAY DVD SLOW WEST Michael Fassbender plays a traveller named Silas, who travels across the Old West frontier in search of his companion Jay’s (Kodi Smit-McPhee) long-lost sweetheart. However, an outlaw is hoping to reach the lady in question first so he can claim the bounty on her head… WIN! For the chance to win a copy, tell us who plays EastEnders’ Jay: A) James Bye, B) Ricky Norwood, or C) Jamie Borthwick. Text ISWIN1, a space, then A, B, or C and your name & address to 87080 (50p). Or see below for postal entries. 2 SUNDAY Book WINTER STREET by Elin Hilderbrand Kelley is a proud father of four and the owner of the Winter Street Inn – but his life is thrown into disarray…

THOMAS TRAUMA In Emmerdale this week, Sandy and Ashley Thomas hinted at something that happened to Ashley’s mother. What’s the story there? Angela, Tenby When Sandy turned up in the village 10 years ago, it was clear that there was no love lost between father and son. We later learned that Sandy helped Ashley’s mother to die – to end her suffering in the last days of a fatal illness – and Ashley blamed Sandy for her death. Sandy also disapproved of Ashley training as a vicar. They were estranged for many years, until Ashley’s niece Jasmine told him that he was a hypocrite, and should practice some of the forgiveness he preached. Sandy and Ashley have had a loving, if turbulent, relationship ever since. GREAT KATE! Hello Sarah! Coronation…

BULLSEYE! The spotlight has been on Roger Sloman’s performance as Les and Christine this week, and rightly so. But we want to make room to rave about Lin Blakley, who was so very moving as Pam. As her world crumbled about her, Pam still wanted to love and to understand . It made for some wonderful, touching – and yes, sometimes very funny – telly. Hollyoaks’ Grace. She can move unseen, invisible, like a ninja, in her cloak of invisibility. They might want to reconsider those sharp knives at the Beale dinner table. Fiz and Tyrone find nothing more relaxing of an evening than to cuddle up and smile at a chair. Gavin’s motivation as a villain seems to be that he…

With the truth now out that she slept with Jason, Alya is in for a hellish time this week – as her former fiancé Gary goes missing. The wedding is now well and truly off, and Alya’s nearest and dearest are fuming, leaving the lass traumatised with shame. Feeling guilty that Gary has gone AWOL, Alya is forced to face the wrath of his family as well as the disappointment of her own loved ones. And as her outraged brother Zeedan lies in wait for Jason at the builders’ yard, determined to make him pay, just how much more can poor Alya take? “It’s going to be a hard slog for her,” sighs Sair Khan, who plays Alya. “At the moment she’s trying to pick up the pieces of her…

Hot on the heels of Kat and Alfie’s comeback is the news that Kat’s dad, Charlie, will also be popping back to Albert Square. Bosses are keeping the details of his return under wraps, but the gossip is that Charlie will pave the way for his daughter’s Irish trip… “I’m so excited to be coming back into such a big and important storyline,” says actor Derek Martin, who’s reprising the role he played from 2001 to 2011, with a brief visit in 2013. “I can’t wait to get stuck back in with the family.” Will it turn out that Kat’s father has known about her secret son all along – or will the revelation come as a massive shock to him, too?…

In the aftermath of the Chas Woolpack drama, it’s Emma who will be under scrutiny as the Dingles try to work out who’s targeting their loved one. Locking her in the cellar may have been an accident, but is Emma really behind the sinister campaign to hassle Chas? Even her fella James wouldn’t put something like that past her… “James knows that Emma can be a little unstable, to say the least!” muses our sneak. “He’s worried by the level of hatred that Emma clearly feels towards Chas. He tries to defend Emma when people start to air their suspicions, but it’s obvious that James fears she’s got it in her to do this.”…

SNEAK PREVIEW! Corrie’s killer cover-up is set to take the mother of all turns, after horrified Sarah learns that she’s pregnant with dead Callum’s baby! A tabloid newspaper has leaked the juicy gossip, stating that Sarah’s bombshell will dominate the soap in the lead-up to Christmas. Can Sarah raise her evil ex-lover’s child, knowing that his corpse is rotting under the Platt garage? “It’s a great twist by Street bosses,” says our Weatherfield insider. “Sarah will be left with a heartbreaking dilemma whether to keep wicked Callum’s baby.” It’s been just over a month since Callum was sensationally bumped off by Kylie during Corrie’s nail-biting live episode. As Sarah was being attacked by the evil drug dealer, Kylie stepped in to defend her – thumping him over the…

Dev makes lonely Erica an offer she can’t refuse this week – but what has he put on the table? The pair grow closer as Erica confides in Dev about the problems she’s having at home. She only moved back to Weatherfield in the first place to look after her ailing mother, but their relationship has got more and more tense. It transpires that Erica’s mum has started to take advantage of her daughter’s good nature, and is being far too demanding on her family. Dev can see that Erica’s not having an easy time and could do with a friend right now, so he offers to take her out for a drink. And given that she’s an attractive woman and loads of fun, nobody would be surprised if he…

Nancy needs to ditch the dowdy tracksuit bottoms this week, as she gets all glammed up for Shabnam’s wedding. She’s called on to embrace her more feminine side as the Masood family get ready to see their girl marry fiancé Kush. This is the first time Nancy has been asked to stand by boyfriend Tamwar’s side at a formal family occasion, and it’s a rather different experience for her as the ladies of the family help her pick a sari! Not only is it Nancy’s first taste of wearing the traditional Indian clothing, but it’s also a new feeling for her to be dressed up in bright pink! The eye-popping colour is usually favoured by her mum Linda, and it’s clear Nancy doesn’t feel like herself in the get-up. The…

FAIR CITY Heather’s scheming looks set to catch up with her this week, as Ellie and Farrah rumble her lies. But can she manage to talk her way out of this hole? Meanwhile, Robbie and Carol are aghast to get an unwelcome blast from the past – and it’s not long before Robbie loses his temper… Plus, Paul and Niamh’s attempts to spice things up are discovered. RIVER CITY It is Alex and Kelly-Marie’s wedding this week, but their happy day is in jeopardy – due to the arrival of Alex’s mother, Martina! What trouble will she cause? Across town, Jenny is shocked to find out the true extent of Caitlin’s financial woes – and she’s even more horrified to discover just how low her mum will stoop to make…

Despite the many affairs and break-ups he was party to over the years, it’s hard to imagine Ken being in a relationship with someone other than Deirdre. Their classic partnership spanned decades, and every drama imaginable. But while we knew Ken wouldn’t be alone forever – this is soap, after all – it was difficult to imagine another woman stepping into Deirdre’s shadow. That’s until the news reached us that Audrey would be the latest lady to fall for our Kenneth, and suddenly everything seemed right with the world. However, Sue Nicholls, who plays her, wasn’t so sure… “I was quite surprised when I was first told about what was going to happen, but nicely so,” reveals Sue, who is one of Inside Soap’s very favourite people to interview. “That…

“PADDY BEING THE bad guy is a breath of fresh air for me,” grins Dominic. “I know that it’s going to be well worth the ride. Of course, when I first found out about the storyline my reaction was, ‘No! He’d never do that!’ – but why would you want to play a character for as long as I’ve played Paddy, and not throw a spanner in the works from time to time? I’ve found casting off the shackles of Saint Paddy absolutely fascinating. Right now he’s making a weird, bad life choice – but at a moment that’s right for him!”…

199 4  I’m born on November the 4th. My parents called me Lauren, which is pretty. But my big sister Rosie keeps calling me Sophie, after her doll. Mum and Dad have given in, condemning me to a lifetime of answering to the wail of “Saw-fee”. Cheers, Rosie. 1995 I meet my grandpa Bill, who arrives back in Weatherfied. He gives me lots of cuddles, though I wish he wouldn’t. His tash is scratchy. 1996 It’s been a pretty quiet year for me. Feel like I could do with a change… 1997 Something weird has happened. I’ve woken up with a new face, and suddenly I’m speaking more. Rubbish year apart from that. Dad is getting special cuddles from someone Mum calls “that trout-faced trollop Natalie”. Don’t really know what…

Jeepers creepers, look at these peepers! Weave a wicked web with these dainty eyelashes. No tricks, only treats from Barry M with four frightfully delightful gelly nail paints. Cheat your way to a spooky look by vamping it up with these terror-ific Vampire Kiss nails. Nothing screams Halloween like dark lips. Give yourself a frightful makeover with Lord & Berry’s black-red lipstick.…

I’ve just finished the new series of Game Of Thrones – I’m a big fan of that. I don’t want to say too much, because I don’t want to spoil it for anyone who isn’t up to date, but winter’s definitely coming, isn’t it? And I’ve just started Daredevil on Netflix, which is all right – that’s a fairly easy watch! One of my favourite shows of this year was Murder In Successville on BBC3. The Jamie Laing story was one of the best episodes of comedy I’ve seen in years. I would love to go on it – it just seems like such a great laugh! I watched Whiplash recently, that’s a brilliant film. I couldn’t tear…

NINE LIVES Horror-comedy anthology series Inside No 9 will be returning to BBC2 for a third series. Reece Shearsmith confirmed on Twitter that he and Steve Pemberton have written new episodes. PARADISE FOUND Jill Halfpenny, Keith Allen and Not Going Out’s Sally Bretton have signed on to guest-star in the next series of BBC1 murder mystery Death In Paradise. It will be back on TV in the new year. PAST MASTERS New BBC1 quiz For What It’s Worth is looking for contestants. You’ll need to be in teams of two, and one of you must have an interest in antiques! For more information, call 020 3761 4546 or email fwiw@tuesdayschild.tv…

THE GLOVED HAND REVEALED! Hollyoaks celebrated its 20th anniversary in style – by unmasking the ‘Gloved Hand Killer’! I predicted weeks ago that it was Lindsey, but we were all still stunned when she tried to kill her own hubby… OH! MY! GOD! How good was the Hollyoaks ‘Gloved Hand Killer’ episode? Up until that night, me and my friends couldn’t work out if it was Lindsey or Kim who was doing it, so seeing Lindsey bumping off Freddie was a bit of a shock – she’s not someone you want to cheat on! Now we all know who it is, how long before someone else in the village works it out? Janet, via email I’ve loved trying to figure out who the serial killer is over the…

ARIES 21 MARCH - 20 APRIL  It’s time to put your legendary enthusiasm to good use, and cheer up someone close to you who has been a bit down. Your good humour and infectious chatter will have them smiling in no time. TAURUS 21 APRIL - 21 MAY  Your ability to manage budgets will be tested to the max this week, as you eye up a significant new purchase while also keeping your finances in mind. But if anyone can make the figures work, it’s you… GEMINI 22 MAY - 21 JUNE  That mercurial mind of yours is working overtime this week, trying to read between the lines after a friend’s throwaway remark. Don’t think about it for any length of time - no malice was meant. CANCER 22 JUNE…