Table of contents for 12 - 2019 in Inside Soap UK

“Some actors can’t help making us laugh” You know, I really don’t want to be one of those terrible namedroppers – as I was just telling my good friend Dicky Arnold from GMTV the other day – but one of the perks about working for Inside Soap is getting the chance to chat to the actors behind some of our favourite characters. They’re so full of surprises. Some actors are deadly serious, and only want to discuss their ‘craft’. Some are as big a fan of their show as we are, and love a chance to gossip about it. And others are just natural entertainers, who can’t help but make us laugh – even at the end of a long day on set. For an example of that, one of…

Painful moments lie ahead for the Street’s cursed Connor family, as the clan prepares to mark the one-year anniversary of their beloved Aidan’s death – while continuing to reel from the tragic losses it will suffer as a result of Underworld’s devastating roof collapse. The Corrie cast was spotted filming scenes on location that will see the group pay a special visit to Aidan’s grave, with Carla in particular looking as if she needs her soulmate Peter’s support more than ever. However, it’s no secret that Carla is set to unravel as she is held accountable for the factory’s destruction, and the loss of life in the disaster (see p4 for the full story). Our spies witnessed stars Chris Gascoyne and Richard Hawley filming further scenes that suggest Peter and…

Walford residents aren’t the only ones bemused by Tiff’s transformation from adorable tyke to drug-dealer. Recently, Maisie Smith – who plays Tiff – took to Instagram to post a fun pic from her early EastEnders days, as the Jackson kids struck a pose for the camera. “Apparently, that was my gang pose” joked Maisie. There were surely red faces for her screen siblings, including Shona McGarty (Whit), James Forde (Liam) and Devon Higgs (Morgan) who also featured in the snap. However, Maisie is clearly fond of her time as part of Bianca’s brood, as she added, “My fav gang” in the comments section. Tiff and Whit are the only Jackson kids left in Walford – will we see Liam and Morgan return sometime soon?…

Alf and Martha’s affection for one another continues to grow this week, as they take a trip out on the Blaxland. After listening in to Martha talking to Ryder about her experience with mental illness, Alf softens towards his former love. Keen to make up for all their lost years, Alf takes Martha out on his boat, and despite their constant jokes and playfulness, it appears there’s a new understanding developing between them. So could there be potential for Alf and Martha to fall back in love all over again?…

About flippin’ time – the Queen of the Dales is finally back where she belongs! Hurrah! Kim’s last little stint at Home Farm was far too short, and I’ve hated having to wait so long for her to come back again. Let’s hope she causes maximum carnage – the Dales need shaking up! Kerry, Liverpool The prospect of Kim going head-to-head with almost everyone in the village is so delicious – she’s already butted heads with Cain and Charity since she’s been back, and I reckon the entire Dingle family will hate her guts, too! In fact, I don’t think there will be anyone in the vicinity who actually likes her… Richard But not everyone is quite so keen to have Kim back at the heart of the drama… Am…

“As soon as we started rolling the camera for a take, the baby started making noises, every time!” shares Katie McGlynn, who plays Sinead, as she chats through the pleasures and pitfalls of filming with a small child. “That’s been very funny, but aside from that it’s been really good. In our first scenes with Bertie, the baby was still in a Moses basket, and Rob [Mallard, who plays Daniel] and I were wondering when we’d get to hold him…” Sinead and Daniel bring baby Bertie out of hospital this week – and welcoming a tiny newcomer to the set is clearly proving to be an exciting challenge for Katie and Rob. For Sinead and Daniel, though, the task of settling their son into his new home while Sinead continues…

It only seems like five minutes ago we were sitting down to talk to Hollyoaks star Jennifer Metcalfe about her character Mercedes’ last wedding, to Russ Owen. That particular marriage ended in heartbreak after the bride found out her new hubby had knocked up her cousin Goldie, then forced her to have a termination – and moments later, the groom was dead! But her track record hasn’t put Mercy off getting hitched again. And as the McQueen madam this week prepares to walk down the aisle for the seventh time, Jen tells us that Sylver could be the one to finally tame Mercedes… Hey, Jen! What was your reaction when you found out Mercedes was getting married yet again? I couldn’t believe…

Rishi and Manpreet’s wedding isn’t the only nasty surprise for Jai this week. Manpreet’s daughter Aiesha rocks up on his doorstep in a state, and the newlyweds invite her to stay! That means Jay will be under the same roof as a woman he dated disastrously – and it’s going to get ugly. “Aiesha is a funny girl and she’s going to be a funny stepdaughter,” enthuses Bhasker. “Having her around will be fun because she’s like another Priya. Aiesha knows what she wants and she’s a very modern woman – Rishi has no problem with that. He believes in young people.” And there’s another good reason why Jai should hate the girl who has recently become his step-sister… “It was Aiesha who got Rishi and Manpreet together!” Bhasker reminds…

It’s always strange for me when you go to somewhere like Canada. Corrie is huge there and, in some ways, bigger than it is here. You step off the plane in Vancouver, half-way around the world, and it’s just like being at home with people knowing who you are. They are really avid fans! 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!…

The pregnant EastEnders star opens up about her previous two miscarriages… Walford’s Stacey has three children whom she adores – but for her real-life alter ego, Lacey Turner, the road to having a family of her own has been dogged by tragedy. Since announcing that she and husband Matt Kay are expecting their first child, the 30-year-old actress has revealed that she has already suffered two miscarriages, with both occurring seven weeks into pregnancy. “It was heartbreaking – my whole world crumbled,” shared Lacey on ITV’s This Morning. “I couldn’t understand it, and I didn’t know anyone who’d been through anything like this.” It’s common for expectant mothers to keep pregnancy news a secret during the first 12 weeks, just in case anything goes wrong. Though…

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WE HAD LOTS OF FUN IN THE 1920s with the first series of this time-travel comedy, and now that Nick, Jason, Lauren and Horace have ended up in the 50s, it’s only getting better. It feels a lot more personal this time, as writer and star Daniel Lawrence Taylor brings the Windrush generation into the thick of the story, but none of the show’s daft comedic sensibility has been lost in the process. This week’s episode is a case in point: the gang inadvertently changes the course of history by introducing legendary jazz musician Ronnie Scott to the UK garage music scene……

We doff our caps to the Celebrity Bake Off contestants: it has to be fairly nerve-wracking to be known and respected for your work in your chosen field and then agree to be judged solely on your baking skills. So, to get an insight into what the whole experience is like, Inside TV chatted to actress Sally Lindsay, who’s one of the four stars taking part this week… What were the others in your heat like? I had Toff, the lass from Made In Chelsea, she’s a lovely girl. And Jeremy Paxman, he was really hilarious – he kept telling the researchers off! Also Joe Wilkinson, who I consider a mate now, because we got on like a house on fire. That was our little team.…

UNDER ATTACK Luke Treadaway, David Morrissey and Jane Horrocks have signed up to star in ITV drama The Singapore Grip. Adapted from the novel by J G Farrell, the series follows a British family living in Singapore during the Japanese invasion in World War Two. STRANGER THINGS Siobhan Finneran and Hannah John-Kamen are to star in The Stranger, a thriller from writer Harlan Coben, for Netflix. Also starring Jennifer Saunders, Anthony Head and Dervla Kirwan, the series will follow a mysterious woman who exposes the secrets of strangers. LIFE AND DEATH Miriam Margolyes is set to tackle one of the great taboos – mortality – in a two-part special for BBC2. Miriam’s Dead Good Adventure will see the actress confronting her own fears around ageing and death, and asking why…

RUXANDRA POROJNICU (Alina, Coronation Street ) IN Although viewers have recently seen Corrie’s Seb infatuated with Sarah Platt, it seems the 18-year-old is to have his head turned by another young woman – if current rumours are to be believed! Seb’s real-life alter ego Harry Visinoni was recently spotted filming scenes with actress Ruxandra Porojnicu, who is playing nail bar worker Alina. Although the precise nature of Seb and Alina’s relationship is not yet clear, we’re definitiely keeping an eye on this one… Later this spring WILL McDONALD (Jett James, Home and Away ) IN Two years after we last saw Will McDonald on our screens, the star has reprised his Home and Away role for a short guest stint. Will’s character, Jett, first turned…

As the dust settles this week following the devastating roof collapse at the factory, the Street is united in its grief for the local who lost their life in the disaster. However, sympathy is in short supply for one person, and that’s Underworld boss Carla. She quickly becomes public enemy number one as her friends and neighbours question whether she knew how dangerous the roof was – and if she deliberately orchestrated its destruction… “Carla understands full well that she could be looking at a manslaughter charge,” grimaces our cobbles insider. “Whether she arranged for the roof to be tampered with is another matter entirely, but the fact that it was already a safety hazard means that she is partly responsible anyway. It doesn’t take long for people to reach…

One person who’ll be eager to catch up with Keanu is his former lover Sharon – the very person who sent him into danger in the first place! But while she’s relieved that he’s come to no serious harm, Keanu doesn’t see things in quite the same way. “If it wasn’t for Sharon sending Keanu to Spain, none of this would have happened!” says Danny. “Keanu’s suffered a lot of pain because of her, so he wants to highlight that and make Sharon feel guilty for what she’s done. There’s a lot of anger from Keanu, so viewers will have to wait and see what happens when they come face to face again…” Turn to p36, where Danny teases difficult times ahead for Keanu, Sharon and Phil!…

Eyes wide shut Dales star Matthew  Wolfenden, who plays David, has spoken out about the icky nature of the Maya and Jacob grooming storyline. “My eldest son is eight years old, so it has been hard to watch,” he admits. Who dies? The Grim Reaper is bound for Hollyoaks village again. The cast – including Steph Davies (Sinead) and Owen Warner (Romeo) – has been spotted filming a funeral on location… Over and Alf! Home and Away’s Ray  Meagher (Alf) has revealed his plans to reduce his role on the show. “I want to work fewer weeks, but still be there more often than not,” he shares. “It’s not a bridge to retirement…”…

Sally and Myra prepare to commit their lives to one another this week, as the day of their wedding finally arrives! But with Myra’s guilt about her recent kiss with DJ Stevie Scaramouch looming over her, will the happy couple manage to make it down the aisle? “Sally’s really excited about the wedding!” exclaims Annie Wallace, who plays her. “She’s about to marry the love of her life. Myra and Sally weren’t childhood sweethearts, but they were with each other when they were very young.” However, cracks have already started to show in the pair’s relationship since Myra failed to correct the priest’s assumption that she was marrying a man. It’s no wonder Sally’s worried that her fiancée is having second thoughts about the wedding… “Sally won’t be ashamed of…

A soap character is never dead till we’ve seen their cold corpse in the ground, as proven by Joe Tate’s hotly anticipated return from the grave in the Dales! After months of speculation, viewers were thrilled to learn that Debbie’s fiancé is very much alive and well, after Kim hired a private eye to investigate why money has been going missing from one of her off-shore accounts. The sleuth came back with images taken from CCTV footage, which show Joe in Monte Carlo withdrawing her cold hard cash! “Joe is just too delicious a character to have out of the mix now that Kim has returned to reclaim her throne as the Queen of Home Farm,” explains our Dales insider. “Don’t forget that her son James is also due to…

“With us on your doorstep, we’ll be able to cater for all your manly needs.” “Well, obviously not all your manly needs.” Oh, but Gail catering for Steve’s manly needs would be the greatest thing to happen since Deirdre bedded Dev. “I’ve been a good wife, ain’t I? Loyal, faithful… Well – anyone can have one slip. One slip! But other than that: textbook. I work hard, I love Abi, I take care of things in the bedroom like you would not believe. But I don’t seem to have any kind of impact on his life, do I?” Poor Rainie, always destined to be everyone’s second-best. “I cannot wait to be fit enough to work again.” “Oh, I’m so glad my suspension is nearly up. I…

Juliet causes trouble at school this week when she threatens to burn down the building! After losing it during a lesson, she barricades herself into the classroom and threatens to set it alight. With Juliet in self-destruct mode, Brooke desperately seeks out someone who might be able to get through to her. And so, still believing that Darren has had an affair with Juliet, Brooke desperately calls him up! Can he get through to Juliet before she strikes a match?…

LOBSTER LOVE In EastEnders recently, one of the Ahmed sisters was wearing a pink jumper with a lobster on the front. It was really quirky! Do you know where I can get one, please, Sarah? Rachel It was Habiba wearing the lobster jumper, and it’s from the website skinnydiplondon.com  – it’s in the sale right now for £17.50. Snap it up! NAKED NICK! In Corrie the other day, Gail was listing all of Nick’s previous jobs, and mentioned that he used to be a nude model! I can’t imagine uptight Nick doing that, though. When was that on screen? Nova Nick’s foray into life modelling was back in 1998, when the character was played by Adam Rickitt (aka Hollyoaks’ Kyle Kelly). Nick was short…

Katie is a patron for Mummy’s Star – a charity which helps women and their families who are affected by cancer during pregnancy and shortly after. And she’s about to go several steps further, as she’s announced she’ll be doing the Manchester Great Run, alongside co-star Rob Mallard (Daniel). “Last year, after doing the Manchester 10k, I said, ‘I’m not going to do this again guys, it’s too flippin hot’,” joked Katie on Instagram. “Cut to becoming a patron of Mummy’s Star with my on-screen hub. We have decided to take part in Great Run to raise funds and awareness for this amazing charity! This is something I’m truly passionate about after working with them during my storyline at Coronation Street.” See www.mummysstar.org  for more…

Wedding #1: RUSS OWEN “I remember this like it was yesterday – I was three hours late, because I was stuck in traffic! Then when I got there, I had a marathon day. But it was fun because it was the first one. I’d never worn a wedding dress before and I remember thinking, ‘God, this feels so weird!’” Wedding #2: MALACHY FISHER “It was freezing when we filmed this one! The wedding was supposed to be in Belfast, but we actually filmed it just north of Liverpool, and it was so cold. I was wearing a short dress, but I had my Ugg boots on, and hot water bottles tucked inside my dress!” Wedding #3: RILEY COSTELLO “That was such a great location – we all got there and…

“ Emmerdale killed me off too soon!” wails ex-Dales star Maxwell Caulfield, who played Home Farm owner Mark Wylde on the soap from 2009 to 2010. “I’m sure each actor you speak to says, ‘Oh yes, I was in it during a golden era of the show!’ – but I do think the Wylde family was broken up too soon. They had fantastic potential.” He may have only been on the soap for a year, but Maxwell’s alter ego made a huge impact in the village. After arriving with wife Natasha and their three children, Nathan, Maisie and Will, it was soon revealed that Mark had a secret family – second wife Faye and their son, Ryan! But his double life came back to bite him after Ryan and Maisie…

Danny Dyer will have to get a bigger awards cabinet at this rate – the EastEnders star was crowned Best Soap Actor at this year’s Television and Radio Industries Club (TRIC) awards. It was a great night for Danny, who was supported by Walford cast mates, including screen wife Kellie Bright (Linda) and Lorraine Stanley (Karen). Meanwhile, Emmerdale also had lots to celebrate as it was crowned Best Soap in the prestigious awards, held at London’s Grovesnor Hotel. Dales faves Amy Walsh (Tracy), Matthew Wolfenden (David), Gaynor Faye (Megan), Nicola Wheeler (Nicola), Duncan Preston (Doug) and Rebecca Sarker (Manpreet) looked thrilled while they posed with their trophy. Although they left without any silverware, the Hollyoaks gang seemed to have a great night as they enjoyed the glitzy event, and mingled…

With more than 62 per cent of the UK population tuning in to Blue Planet II back in 2017, it’s safe to say that there’s a sizeable audience out there for natural history and conservation shows. So you’ll be spoilt for choice this week as Blue Planet returns with not one, but two new series: four live specials in which Chris Packham, Steve Backshall and Liz Bonnin report from areas of interest across the globe, and a daytime series in which Gillian Burke and Steve Brown investigate the UK’s marine wildlife. Inside TV spoke to all the presenters of both new shows to find out more… STEVE BACKSHALL “We have no idea what’s going to happen because we’re working with wildlife, plus…

As jobs go, ‘peacekeeper of the Real Housewives Of Cheshire’ is up there with ‘snake-wrangler’ – it’s an important role, we’re just glad that we don’t have to do it. Indeed, it always seems to be Seema Malhotra who’s trying to smooth over tensions within the group – though, as the ladies return for a new series this week, she tells us even she doesn’t always get it right… “I have my hands full!” she laughs. “We had our first dinner party last night, and let’s just say it was really… explosive. I actually thought I was doing the right thing, bringing all the girls together, but I don’t know! It’s just me: I think I’m the glue between all the girls and I can connect…

JULIE’S HOME TRUTH Corrie favourite Julie Hesmondhalgh (Hayley Cropper) marked the recent International Women’s Day by giving her support to a campaign to raise awareness of women in homelessness. The actress recorded a video while backstage during her run in the play Mother Courage And Her Children to explain what home means to her, for homelessness charity St Mungo’s. “Home for me has always been a place of safety, sanctuary and refuge,” she said. “I think that should be a basic human right for each and every one of us.” Log on to www.mungos.org for further info on the campaign. JAC’S WIG NEW ROLE Jacqueline Boatswain (Simone Loveday) recently departed Hollyoaks after four years, and the star is looking forward to her next role. She posted a picture to her…

Health and safety inspector Wayne Hayes is on the hunt for Underworld’s fiddler on the roof this week, and he knows the area well – having been fostered by Roy and his late wife Hayley as a child. We chat to Coronation Street newbie Adam Barlow, who is taking over the role that was previously played by actor Gary Damer… Hi, Adam! What is it like playing a character that has been in the show before? It is great to have a point of reference. Wayne has many scars from childhood, so it’s given me a lot to draw upon. What sort of man has Wayne turned out to be? He could have gone down a very different path, but thanks to Roy and Hayley’s care, Wayne has carved out…

Robbo’s left even angrier than usual this week, after Tori drops the bombshell that she’s pregnant – and he’s the babydaddy! Although Robbo had initially agreed to father a child with his pal, he later changed his mind after Tori’s first pregnancy ended in a miscarriage. So when he discovers that Tori used their second embryo without his permission, he’s fuming… “This is the biggest betrayal Robbo can possibly imagine!” splutters our Summer Bay insider. “Bringing a child into the world should be a decision made between two people, and Robbo was very clear that he no longer wanted to father a baby with Tori. Now he’s being forced to be a dad against his will.” As Robbo storms off with Tori hot on his tail, desperate to explain her…

FAIR CITY Orla searches for alternative solutions to save Junior this week, but after an injury to his knee, his condition worsens… Meanwhile, Cristiano encourages Will to make an effort with Damien – and Doug is horrified when he discovers Jackie and Pete’s kiss! RIVER CITY The distraught residents of Shieldinch prepare to say a final goodbye to Lydia this week, as the day of her funeral arrives. Across town, Alex is devastated when his request to attend the ceremony is denied… Plus, guilt-ridden Lenny is haunted by visions of his late wife! THE ARCHERS Elizabeth prepares for Freddie’s return this week, as he’s released from prison – but has his time behind bars changed him? Meanwhile, Tom learns a surprising secret about his new bride. And elsewhere, Will offers…

“This storyline is about to get very dark and very emotional,” warns EastEnders actor Danny Walters, aka Keanu, as we chat to him about his alter ego’s return to the Square. “Keanu comes back with a different side to him that we haven’t seen before. I think the viewers will be interested to see how it all unfolds – it gets more and more complicated by the episode!” We’ve been worried about Keanu’s wellbeing since Phil sent him out to Spain to do a job for him – as we know full well what working for the Mitchell hard man entails! As Keanu comes home to the bosom of his family this week (see p8) it’s clear that he’s been deeply traumatised by events during his time away. But can…

1 Zoe Henry was born on 3 September 1973 in Essex. She loved acting from a young age, and after leaving school studied acting at Manchester Metropolitan University. Zoe was a star turn from early in her career – winning the Manchester Evening News’ Best Actress award for her role as Eliza Doolittle in Pygmalion. 2 Zoe is married to her Emmerdale cast mate Jeff Hordley, aka Cain Dingle. The pair were childhood sweethearts, and met at drama school in 1994. After being together for nine years, Zoe and Jeff tied the knot in 2003. “We really make each other laugh,” shares Zoe. “I’ve always looked for that quality in a partner.” How lovely! 3 Zoe and Jeff have two children together – Violet, born in…

We’ve always known that Rishi Sharma is a true romantic, and the caring way he dealt with girlfriend Manpreet’s money problems was just lovely. Although his family insisted that he should get out while he still could, Rishi refused to ditch his lady and whisked her away on holiday instead. Although we applaud his kindness, we’re more than a little concerned that Rishi made an unscheduled stopover in Vegas and married Manpreet on a whim. After all, Manpreet has some big problems that need addressing… “Rishi didn’t even think of getting married!” laughs Bhasker, who plays newly-wed Rishi. “He just took Manpreet to Canada to meet Nikhil, and on the way back he thought, ‘I love her – I’ll do something in the moment!’ So he rerouted his journey to…

Amanda Donohoe (NATASHA WYLDE) The star of 90s drama LA Law was already well known when she joined Emmerdale. Amanda’s career is still thriving, and her recent projects include film Blue Iguana, and upcoming project Trafficker. Lyndon Ogbourne (NATHAN WYLDE) Lyndon has been acting since leaving the Dales in 2010, and starred alongside Billy Zane in the movie White Island. He has also started his own set-design firm, working on fashion shoots and adverts. Alice Coulthard (MAISIE WYLDE) Like Lyndon, Alice has continued acting both in the UK and the US. She most recently played the lead role in US civil war film Josephine, and gave birth to daughter Isadora in November 2016. James Sutton (RYAN LAMB) After leaving the Dales, James returned to playing John Paul McQueen in Hollyoaks…

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At the moment I’m watching UnREAL on Amazon Prime. Seasons one and two are pretty good, and I’m now on season three. It’s started to go off the boil a little bit, but it’s still a really compelling watch because I’m fascinated about the backstage of reality TV – and having worked in it, I can confirm it’s almost all true! I’ve been rewatching That Mitchell And Webb Look , David Mitchell and Robert Webb’s old sketch show, which I thoroughly enjoy. Plus it’s really nice because Olivia Colman is in it, doing Numberwang and other silly sketches, and now she’s won an Oscar! I feel like I’ve been there through every step of her career – I even remember her in the AA advert!…

The previous series of Tattoo Fixers Extreme raised the bar in terms of shocking body art. But if you thought it’d run out of eye-openers, brace yourself: there’s more where they came from… “Every day we think, ‘We can’t be as shocked as yesterday’,” admits Uzzi Canby. “But they manage to pull it out of the bag each time! And they get worse… I don’t know where they keep finding these people, but it’s great for us. And even more challenging this time!” “The tattoos this season are very extreme,” agrees Uzzi’s brother Pash. “I’d say they’re more graphic than ever – there are some really shocking and inappropriate images. I’m looking forward to people seeing them and watching their jaws drop, because ours definitely did!”…

Last week, Mehreen Baig kicked off new Sunday-morning series Walks Of Life with an enlightening stroll around the Lake District. This weekend, her co-host JB Gill takes over for a stroll along the River Severn. Inside TV gave JB a call to find out what he discovered… “I’ve been up to that part of Shropshire before, but I hadn’t experienced lots of the things that I saw there this time,” JB tells us. “I knew about Viroconium – the ancient Roman settlement – but I hadn’t actually been. As part of this walk, we stumbled across it, so we stayed for a night, and spoke to some of the people who work there.” JB will also be walking through Dartmoor, Edinburgh and Cornwall later in the…

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The new Amy in Emmerdale had big shoes to fill in following actress Chelsea Halfpenny who first played the part, but Natalie Ann Jamieson has made the transition feel completely seamless – and is totally owning the role. We think that she’s fab! Meanwhile, kudos to the casting director who was under huge pressure to faithfully revive such an important character. We don’t see enough of Val Pollard’s ghastly grave – or hear enough of her rendition of My Way. From now on we insist that her relatives pay their respects every second Tuesday at least! 2019’s Best Partnership Award is already too close to call. It definitely feels as though a firm decision has been made to draw a line under the whole Ali ‘Doctor…