Table of contents for 19 - 2019 in Inside Soap UK

“Comings and goings keep the soaps fresh” Well, it’s all go at Corrie at the moment, with the news of four stars quitting the soap. But while the papers and websites might be screaming, ‘Corrie Exodus!’, ‘Stars Quit!’ and the like, we long-time soap fans are a bit more chilled about these events. After all, comings and goings are what keep soaps fresh. While it’s sad to see people go, new characters and stories will eventually take their place. However, it is a shame – if totally understandable – that young actors don’t seem to want to dedicate their lives to soap these days. I suppose the lure of TV dramas, films or Hollywood is too much to resist. But will we ever, I wonder, see another character like Corrie’s Gail,…

What should be a happy day for Belle and the rest of the Dingle clan proves to be anything but this week, as Lisa and Zak make their return. Only Charity knows Lisa’s dark secret, having travelled to Scotland to help write her eulogy. She’s been forced to keep the truth from Belle – but the time has now come for Lisa and Zak to return and be honest with everyone. Meanwhile, clueless Belle is so excited about her parents returning that she busies herself planning a huge ‘welcome home’ bash. But her joy is short-lived when Lisa, feeling under pressure, finally breaks the terrible news to her. “Lisa knows she’s about to blow Belle’s world apart, and it feels almost unbearable,” sighs our Dales insider. “Both she and Zak…

Scheming Mel is left furious this week – when Jack and Denise end up going on a date! However, will she soon have a new love interest of her own? Mel has been plotting to win back Jack so she can punish him for putting Hunter behind bars, but it seems that Jack isn’t all that enamoured by her crazy antics any more. However, when Mel starts getting cosy with Max, a new game may be in the offing… Mick tries to match Jack with one of Linda’s single pals, but a misunderstanding sees him agreeing to go on a date with Denise. This doesn’t go down well with Mel, who’s been busy trying to befriend Amy, in a bid to get back into Jack’s good books. And when Amy…

Shock waves are rippling through soapland, with the news that a whole host of huge stars are leaving Coronation Street. Reported to be saying goodbye to the show is Katie McGlynn, who plays Sinead – sparking fears that her alter ego will lose her fight with cervical cancer. Weatherfield boss Iain MacLeod told us at the start of the year that he was still undecided as to whether Sinead would die at the end of the storyline, with Katie also warning that there was a 50-50 chance that she would be leaving Corrie when her contract expired. But with reports now seeming to confirm that the star is set to depart, Street chiefs aren’t confirming the rumours either way… “Katie is fully committed to playing out the extremely important storyline…

“Wow. Ten years and this place ain’t changed a bit. Absolute misery.” Aw, don’t be so hard on Walford, Sean. That misery is what sells copies of Inside Soap! “Yeah, sure it’s about the undead, but it’s still about life.” “That is so true, Tim – I couldn’t have said it better myself. Admittedly, it is a little over the top, but there’s a lot of heart in those stories…” Are Tim and Sally still talking about their favourite TV show, ‘Zombiesie’, or Emmerdale? “Oh, go on Mary, forgive him. Give him a smile from Mary From The Dairy.” “Yes, that was one of my many nicknames from school. Along with Hairy Mary, Scary Mary and Mary’s Boy Child Jesus Christ Was Born On Christmas Day.” There are so many…

We all know acting is make-believe – but when Katherine Dow Blyton (aka Harriet) found out that Will would try to lock her alter ego in a coffin, it was a bit of a shock. Even if it’s just pretend, the prospect of being inside a box destined to go six feet under is rather spooky… “It started off that there would be a coffin lid and then it became, ‘Let’s make it the whole coffin!’” laughs Katherine. “I didn’t get stuffed completely into the coffin, I get sort of squished by the coffin lid. So, it’s potential death by coffin squashing – I think we’ve invented a whole new Cluedo scenario here!” So while Katherine has emerged unscathed, has Harriet? “It’s a bit of a shock – a person…

While Maya’s final fate remains to be seen, her twisted actions seem unlikely to be leading to any sort of happy ending. But if Maya does wind up in front of a judge, Louisa has a lot to draw on. While bringing ITV’s Loose Women up to speed with the latest developments in Jacob and Maya’s storyline recently, Louisa Clein – who plays Maya – revealed that she was introduced to her barrister husband Jeremy Brier by none other than TV lawyer Judge Rob Rinder – who was best man at the couple’s wedding in 2011… “Rob and I have known each other for a very long time,” beamed Louisa, who has three children – aged six, five and two – with Jeremy. “I shadowed him as a junior barrister…

Ben offers Keanu some work this week – but he could live to regret his decision after his new employee double-crosses him! Taking Ben up on his offer, Keanu is bemused when a guy drops by and mistakes him for Phil’s son. However, rather than putting the stranger right, Keanu plays along – and so takes delivery of some logbooks for the dodgy cars that Ben has ordered! When Ben later asks if anyone came by looking for him, Keanu denies all knowledge. However, once Ben catches up with his shady associate and discovers the truth, he realises that Keanu has been playing him! How will Ben react to being outsmarted by his dad’s lacky?…

FAIR CITY Paul accuses Darragh of faking his injury this week, after he uses his damaged arm to break up a fight! Elsewhere, Eoghan experiences a dangerous run-in with two troublesome teenagers. Plus, Zak comes to the decision to go ahead with making illegal booze! RIVER CITY Dougie is under pressure to clear his debts this week, and his situation worsens when Scarlett empties their joint account! Meanwhile, Lenny attempts to scupper Lou and Amber’s relationship once and for all. Also, Angus throws a Eurovision party to raise money. THE ARCHERS Will attempts to brush recent events under the carpet this week – but things come to a head when an unexpected visitor arrives… Elsewhere, Jazzer is left feeling disappointed after Ed cancels a job for them both and opts…

All my soap dreams have come true – Sean Slater is back on Albert Square! From the moment he rocked up, it was like EastEnders was suddenly at its best again. I was really worried that actor Rob Kazinsky might have gone all ‘Hollywood’ in his time away, but he was straight back to being the Sean we all know and love. I wish he was staying! Lara, Wolverhampton What a treat it was to see three of the best characters in EastEnders history – Sean, Stacey and Jean – all in the same place once again. It’s always electric when those three are together! Lacey Turner and Gillian Wright were sublime alongside returning Rob Kazinsky. Amira I’m not sure where Sean is meant to have been all this time,…

Roxy’s older lover and Terese’s ex-boyfriend, Vance Abernethy, storms into Ramsay Street this week. But why is he in Erinsborough? Neighbours’ Conrad Coleby introduces us to his alter ego… What’s the relationship like between Vance and Roxy? I’d say that their relationship is spicy! They’re an affectionate couple – one of those that are basically hanging off each other. You can tell they have a deep connection, and a very fun one. How does Terese react when she first spots Vance? She’s completely shocked – it’s like a ghost walking back into your life. Vance knows how Terese is related to Roxy, but he keeps many things close to his chest… Is there part of Vance that wants to get back with Terese? They had a passionate relationship – but…

He’s made a triumphant return to EastEnders, the show that launched his career, but actor Rob Kazinsky (Sean) reveals that he felt forced to quit the UK and move to the US after originally leaving the soap in 2009, due to snobbery against ex-soap actors... “Casting directors in the UK still won’t see me because I was in a soap,” admits the star. “Producers used to say they loved me, but I needed more work between EastEnders and the movie they were working on. How do you get that? I had to leave the country – I didn’t have a choice.” Despite his success in film and TV since, he has nothing but praise for his soap co-stars. “ Jake Wood [Max] is still the best actor I’ve ever worked…

Her alter ego may not have had trouble meeting men on the cobbles, but Nicola Thorp (Nicola Rubinstein) has claimed that being on Corrie has spoiled her chances of dating! Nicola arrived on the Street as killer Pat Phelan’s daughter. Yet despite her acting fame, the 30-year-old is adamant that her former screen dad is ruining any prospects of finding love... “I was in a bar recently and had a good-looking man look at me,” she says. “I plucked up the courage to say hi, and I get ‘Aren’t you Pat Phelan’s daughter?’”…

CASUALTY Connie Beauchamp.......... Amanda Mealing Gemma Dean...................... Rebecca Ryan Iain Dean..................... Michael Stevenson Lisa ‘Duffy’ Duffin................ Cathy Shipton Charlie Fairhead.............. Derek Thompson Noel Garcia.......................... Tony Marshall Elle Gardner.......................... Jaye Griffiths Ethan Hardy.................... George Rainsford David Hide................................ Jason Durr Archie Hudson..................... Genesis Lynea Jan Jenning............................... Di Botcher Dylan Keogh........................... William Beck Marty Kirkby................ Shaheen Jafargholi Jade Lovall.......................... Gabriella Leon Jacob Masters....................... Charles Venn Rash Masum........................... Neet Mohan Robyn Miller................ Amanda Henderson Will Noble................................. Jack Nolan Ruby Spark................................ Maddy Hill CORONATION STREET Dev Alahan........................ Jimmi Harkishin Amy Barlow.......................... Elle Mulvaney Ken Barlow......................... William Roache Peter Barlow....................... Chris Gascoyne Simon Barlow.............................. Alex Bain Leanne Battersby................... Jane Danson Toyah Battersby.................... Georgia Taylor Emma Brooker............... Alexandra Mardell Chesney Brown.......................... Sam Aston Claudia Colby.......................... Rula Lenska Mary Cole.................................. Patti Clare Norris Cole........................ Malcolm Hebden Carla Connor.............................…

JASON GOES FROM JOSEPH TO PHARAOH! Jason Donovan made his name as Scott Robinson in Neighbours in the late 1980s, before going on to pop stardom – including a stint as Joseph in the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Joseph And The Technicolor Dreamcoat. The show even gave him a number one single, Any Dream Will Do. And Jason is now returning to the production – this time in the role of the Pharaoh! With his daughter Jemma recently joining the cast of Neighbours as newcomer Harlow Robinson, might we hope that Jason will make a comeback as Scott too? SHE’S STILL OUR GIRL Michelle Keegan (Corrie’s Tina McIntyre) is busy filming the fourth series of BBC1’s Our Girl in South Africa, and the star recently tweeted a photograph of herself…

Emmerdale really knows how to deliver a gut-punch. For the past 23 years, Lisa has been a warm, wise mother figure. And in Jane Cox, the show found an actor capable of both high drama and great comedy. We adored her and Zak falling in love then getting married, were blown away by her surprise delivery of baby Belle, and rooted for her to get justice after being raped. It’s never easy to say goodbye to characters like Lisa, but we know an exit story can give our fave soap stars the chance to act their socks off. We’ve no doubt Jane and co-star Steve Halliwell, who plays Zak, will be amazing in this final chapter of their on-screen relationship. We’re just worried that there aren’t enough tissues in the…

Say you’ll be there to see Mick, Linda, Tina and Shirley rocking out to the Spice Girls this summer – after the Carters win tickets to see the 90s girl band in concert! Walford bosses have released this fun picture of stars Danny Dyer (Mick), Luisa Bradshaw-White (Tina), Kellie Bright (Linda) and Linda Henry (Shirley) filming scenes that will see some of the clan embracing Girl Power a little more enthusiastically than others… “Mick scoops gig tickets for his beloved Linda,” reveals our EastEnders insider. “Before he knows it, the family’s dressing up as members of the group and heading off for a night they’ll never forget!” A few weeks ago, Inside Soap revealed that ex-Grange Hill star Lee MacDonald – who played Sammy ‘Zammo’ McGuire – is set to…

With several Coronation Street stars having announced their departures this year, the tabloids will have you believe that the soap is in ‘crisis’ following a change in producer – with actors quitting as a result a ‘gruelling’ six-episode-a-week schedule. But Inside Soap can confirm that those claims couldn’t be further from the truth. “Cast departures are either a result of storylines coming to their natural conclusions, or actors choosing to pursue new projects at the end of their contracts – that’s simply the nature of soap,” explains our Weatherfield insider. “The Street is a very happy place to be with producer Iain MacLeod, who is continuing the great work of his predecessors, and taking the show from strength to strength. As for the schedules, Corrie has been producing six episodes…

Viewers recently witnessed Liam shaving off his beard – and Jude tells us that he got a real buzz from taking off his facial fuzz… “It was a snap decision, so we had to get it into the episode,” he explains. “We had two cameras going at once, and we needed to get it right first time – because obviously you can’t reattach a beard once it’s shaved off! We had to make sure we got all the scenes we needed done before I took it off. But I sort of loved it – it was like performing in the theatre!”…

Ken’s left furious this week, after his son Peter cuts his stint in rehab short to be by Carla’s side! Alcoholic Peter recently relapsed, prompted by Carla’s mental health breakdown and subsequent disappearance. He was lucky to get into a private rehab facility thanks to Claudia’s generous cash contribution – and the last thing Ken wants is for his son’s recovery to be jeopardised by Carla. Yet, as soon as word reaches Peter that his girlfriend has been found, he quits the facility and races straight to the hospital to see Carla! Ken’s deeply unimpressed to see his son, and refuses to let Peter and Carla live at No 1 as he just can’t condone Peter’s reckless behaviour. But when the couple move into Roy’s, is Ken right to worry…

Terminally ill Dinah takes a heartbreaking course of action this week, as she decides to bring her suffering to an end – leaving her loved ones utterly devastated. “Dinah wants to spend one final day with Bailey” When Karen checks in on Dinah at the start of the week, she’s shocked by the state she finds the poor woman in. On discovering that Dinah has fallen over again, and is unable to even pull herself up off the floor without help, Karen realises the situation is dire. “It’s not just Dinah’s physical condition that’s a big worry,” explains our Walford insider. “There’s a real concern over the way in which this is affecting her mental health too. So after the nurse arrives, Karen explains her anxieties. The nurse suggests that…

While Corrie writers have been having a laugh at Kirk’s expense with his tone-deaf music, in real life cobbles star Andy Whyment is a true pro. He’s already proven his musical chops by coming second in the 2006 series of Soapstar Superstar. Although he eventually lost out to Richard Fleeshman – who played Craig Harris on the Street – Andy did himself proud. He also managed to leave Simon Cowell speechless when, as Kirk, he auditioned for The X Factor in 2010, singing the Kings Of Leon track Sex On Fire, in a comedy sketch made for Corrie’s 50th birthday celebrations. And it’s not just Andy who has talents outside of acting. Maureen Lipman – who plays Evelyn – is an excellent artist. She proved that as one of…

Sid’s bid to get to the bottom of why he’s had no luck in love ends up unlocking a long-buried family secret this week. After Jimmi suggests a chat with his mum, Estelle, might help find some answers, Sid visits his parents. But when he proceeds to admit his recent disastrous one-night stand with Zara, Estelle’s appalled reaction prompts Sid to storm off. However, his dad then digs out a box of his old school things for him to search through, and an unexpected discovery leaves him completely stunned. Will Estelle be prepared to explain?…

MER-MAZING! The mermaid onesie that Gemma often wears in Corrie is really cute – my little girl would love it! Can you tell me where I can get one, please? Gina, Plymouth Gemma’s deluxe pink mermaid onesie is from www.wantthattrend.com– it’s a snip at £29.95 for an adult-sized onesie, or £19.95 for kids’ sizes up to 10 years old. CRYING SHANE In Hollyoaks recently, Goldie mentioned that Prince’s dad Shane was in jail, I think for murder – who did he kill? Wasn’t he set up by someone? Paulo He was indeed! Goldie’s ex, Shane, was wrongly imprisoned for the murder of a ganster called Trigger, after his real killer, Glenn Donovan, forced him into confessing! Reformed criminal Shane was trying to go straight, but with Glenn threatening to…

You could almost hear the collective cheer go up among Casualty viewers last week, when Charlie and Duffy finally got back together – following months of estrangement thanks to Duffy’s infidelity. The ED just hasn’t been the same with the pair at loggerheads – and since Duffy was diagnosed with vascular dementia, she’s needed her husband by her side more than ever. Now the two of them have pledged to support each other through what’s to come. And as we sit down for a chat with Casualty star Cathy Shipton about her character’s future, she tells us that the months ahead will be extremely challenging for Duffy… Charlie and Duffy have a lovely moment with one another this week – what prompts that? “Casualty viewers were aghast when Charlie and…

Actor Dean was relieved to win the part of Will, as he admits many years ago he gave “the world’s worst audition” for Emmerdale. “I knew Johnny Leeze, who used to play Ned Glover. He said I had a good face for telly and should write to the casting director,” laughs Dean, who previously appeared in BBC drama Life On Mars. “They wanted someone to play a DJ who’d be doing ‘Paddy Kirk’s Veterinary Half Hour’. I was awful! For some reason, I did the audition in an American accent. The director asked me to do it again in a Northern accent, and I did it in American again! Good on them for not giving me the role. But I’m here now, and I’ll stay as long as they’ll have…

Oui oui, mon cherie! Louisa looks as sweet as a cherry! Why not add a fruity flavour to your look with these chic choices……

I’m not usually into dramas, just because when I’m out and about it’s often hard to get back in time, so I tend to miss them – but Game Of  Thrones has got me! I just love it. On a Saturday night, we’ll watch The Voice UK or Britain’s Got Talent – any of those sorts of shows. The Greatest Dancer was probably the most recent one we saw. My wife is an ex-professional dancer, so we always try to keep in touch with what’s going on! I like a good documentary, or something like The Secret Life Of Four Year Olds – we have a four-year-old, so we always have a good laugh at that! And recently my wife and I watched the R Kelly documentary [Surviving R. Kelly]…

LOVE BITES Charlotte Ritchie, Sophie Thompson and Lisa Kudrow are to join Canadian comic Mae Martin in E4 comedy Mae And George. Loosely based on Mae’s own story, the series will explore love, addiction, and the blurred line between the two… LAB RESULTS Molly Windsor, Laura Fraser, Martin Compston and Laurie Brett have joined the cast of Traces, the first original drama for Alibi. It follows forensic lab assistant Emma, who discovers that a training course has a shocking link to her past. HEAD START Rob Beckett is to host a new daytime quiz for BBC1. In Head Hunters, three contestants are selected to play from a talent pool of 20 in each episode – but they may have to buy the help of the other members by means of…

KYM MARSH (Michelle Connor, Corrie ) OUT Make the most of Kym while you can, as we don’t have all that much time left to spend with Michelle! The actress has said that she is leaving Corrie to pursue new opportunities – including creating her own TV show. Titled Life Begins, the new series is the brainchild of Kym and former Hollyoaks star Gerard McCarthy (Kris Fisher). Kym posted a picture of the front page of the script for episode one on her Instagram, adding, “First ep of our show is finished! Soooooo exciting!” Summer MADELEINE WEST (Dee Bliss, maybe?, Neighbours ) IN Madeleine has already been making guest appearances in Neighbours as con woman Andrea Somers for the past couple of years…

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CORRIE Girl power! LEANNE, SARAH AND TOYAH UNITE TO GET TO THE TRUTH… Sisters are doing it for themselves in Weatherfield next week – as Leanne, Sarah and Toyah do some detective work, determined to get to the bottom of the Underworld roof collapse. But when the trio join forces in a brave bid to unearth a few facts, are they putting themselves in danger – and just what are they set to discover? EASTENDERS Pause for thought While Kush endures the first anniversary of the tragic death of his little brother, Shakil, next week, his grief prompts him to make a big decision – but is he thinking straight? EMMERDALE Taking control As guilty Megan faces facts next week, huge consequences are in store when her ex-husband Jai wades…

Once again, Steve’s in big trouble due to his inability to say no to Tracy! But after years of being henpecked by his mum and his missus, will he ever change? “Steve is always under pressure from the women in his life!” points out Simon. “He wants an easy life, so he ends up making promises he can’t keep. “After Amy told them she was pregnant, both he and Tracy got carried away with the idea of a house,” he adds. “Tracy hasn’t let go of the plan – but if it was up to Steve, he’d carry on living with his mum!”…

Lusty Kat gets her claws into Kush this week, as the flirtation between them turns into pure passion! There’s been a connection between the pair for the past few weeks, and it’s obvious that they’re attracted to each other. But when Martin and Stacey start meddling in Kat’s love life, it looks as if all could be lost for Kush. However, what Kat wants, Kat gets… “A lovely bloke with a body to die for? Kat isn’t going to give that up without a fight!” chuckles our EastEnders insider. “She’s laid all the groundwork with some serious flirting, so Kush can’t be under any illusion that Kat’s got the hots for him. The problem is that he’s a shy guy, and when other people start sticking their noses it, it…

EastEnders is to deliver on its promise to be more representative of the LGBTQ+ community, by screening Walford’s first-ever Gay Pride March to coincide with this year’s celebrations in London! “It will be a huge event on the Square filled with joy,” grins our EastEnders spy. “Bosses thought that with Walford’s London identity it was a natural fit. But, as with any event on Albert Square, there is certain to be plenty of drama happening alongside the celebration.” The news comes following show chief Kate Oates’ plans to introduce more diverse characters and a gay bar to the local area – which we understand will be open by the time of the parade. “It’s going to be a cool precinct where gay and straight characters can all just hang out,”…

While Coronation Street prepares to wave goodbye to some big names, we can look forward to the introduction of a larger-than-life character, when Gemma and Paul’s mum, Bernie Winter, arrives! And viewers will quickly learn that the apple hasn’t fallen far from the tree… “Like mother, like daughter! We are very pleased that Jane Hazlegrove has agreed to join the cast as Gemma’s even more irrepressible and impossible mother,” grins a cobbles spokesperson. “Fur will fly!” Star Jane – best known for playing Casualty paramedic Kathleen ‘Dixie’ Dixon – cut her acting teeth on Coronation Street back in 1985, playing cheeky teenager Sue Clayton. As for Bernie, it’ll be truly fascinating to see how Gemma and Paul react to seeing her, after she recently abandoned Gemma when her pregnant daughter…

Lives are left hanging in the balance this week, after someone releases poisonous gas into the air vents of the Community Centre – but who is behind it? Toadie has gathered all of the residents of Ramsay Street together for the launch of the Sonya Rebecchi Foundation, in honour of his late wife. But a change of venue leaves several lives in jeopardy. “The Community Centre wasn’t where Toadie had originally planned on having the fund-raiser,” explains Bonnie Anderson, who plays Bea. “They were intending to have it at Lassiter’s Lake – but construction meant they had to move the event.” Toadie directs everyone to the Community Centre, not knowing that they are all walking into an extremely dangerous situation… “Someone places cyanide in the roof, just like Finn did…

“I reckon Linda and Shirley should compete for Walford Barmaid Of The Year. I think they’re most fun when they’re at loggerheads, and it would be hilarious to see Shirley having to be nice to everyone – through gritted teeth!” …says reader Nick from Watford “I’m a huge Boyzone fan. Is it too much to hope that Michelle’s exit from Corrie could be a way to bring back Keith Duffy as Ciaran McCarthy? Even if just for a little while?” …pleads reader Lis from Swansea “Having seen Marnie force Juliet to walk with a book on her head, I can’t help but want more scenes between the two of them! Juliet definitely needs a role model, and Marnie seems to be the mother figure she’s always needed – they’re the…

1 Laila is a real-life Mo! She was born as Maureen Oldman on 1 August 1945 in Dorking, Surrey. Laila grew up with siblings Gary and Jackie in south London, and left school without any qualifications. Before she began acting, Laila was a barmaid, and had various jobs in shops. 2 Laila’s younger brother is award-winning actor Gary Oldman, who played Sirius Black in the Harry Potter films. He was also in Batman movie The Dark Knight, and Darkest Hour, for which he won an Oscar. Laila has been married twice – first in 1963 to Gerald Bromfield, then to James Bass in 1994, from whom she separated in 2003. The star continues to reside in south London. 3 The star’s stage name, Laila, was suggested to her by the…

He’s a father of four on EastEnders, and off screen James Bye has an equally big brood, with the star and wife Victoria welcoming their third son – Hugo James Bye – in February. Already parents to sons Edward (five) and Louis (three), the couple certainly have their hands full. “I try to do as much as I can at home,” reveals James. “But going to work is definitely a break - it’s the only time when I haven’t got my sons jumping on top of me!” James joined his wife in the birthing pool during the labour, “I stripped to my pants and jumped in! I think it gave Victoria a burst of energy,” shared the star. “We sat there sobbing with happiness,” said Victoria.…

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FOR THE PAST EIGHT WEEKS, we’ve been in awe of the bravery of Josh Morgerman and the British crew that follows him into the paths of some of the most intense storms to hit the planet. We quickly realised as we watched the footage they captured from the hearts of hurricanes that they were literally risking their lives to make this show, and we salute them for it. But what we really like is the fact that they don’t just ship out when it’s over; sticking around to chart the aftermath, speak to locals and find out what impact it will have on their lives. It’s fascinating, terrifying and very educational telly.…

At the end of series two of Mum, the cheer could be heard across the nation when widowed Cathy and her late husband’s best mate Michael admitted their feelings for each other – even if her son wasn’t keen on the idea. The last-ever series of the bittersweet comedy takes place across a single week, in which Pauline – Cathy’s brother Derek’s partner – has invited everyone to celebrate Derek’s birthday at a country retreat, paid for by her divorce settlement. But with Cathy and Michael still keeping their relationship under wraps, will there be fireworks? “It’s a story about middle-aged people falling in love,” enthuses Lesley Manville, who plays Cathy. “Very sweetly, a lot of the time, they’re just looking like teenagers, because this whole new, fizzy thing is…

BULLSEYE! We like what we ve seen so far of Jamie Tate – although early evidence suggests that he is way too nice for Emmerdale! If he’s to survive in such a hostile environment, Kim’s son will need to toughen up and take his rightful place as the heir to Home Farm before summer is out. Otherwise, babes – get yourself outta Dodge and go join Joe in Monte Carlo. You’ll be much safer! Corrie’s pound shop Line Of Duty act just isn’t doing it for us. “You have a right to be questioned by a cast member of at least one rank senior.” Walford dentist Adam has found an ingenious way to maintain the oral hygiene of his patients. Sadly, for Trace, this was the moment when the wind…