Table of contents for 23 - 2022 in Inside Soap UK

The truth about Jamie Tate is dangerously close to being revealed this week, after Kim collars Will for stealing. She’s horrified to find her fiancé in possession of £3k in cash and the same amount missing from the company bank account. What Kim doesn’t know is that Will only took the money to get closer to the truth about her ‘dead’ son. He now has a choice of whether to let Kim think he’s a common criminal, or reveal he’s been keeping a far worse secret from her… “Stealing from Kim Tate is a mug’s game, but hiding something as huge as this is total insanity,” warns our Dales insider. “Will’s been convinced that he’s doing the right thing by her, though Kim will go nuclear if she finds out…

Nancy and Darren’s nuptials are full of twists and turns, including a guest appearance from a certain 90s pop icon! “Luke has one more surprise up his sleeve in the form of Chesney Hawkes, who arrives to serenade the wedding party,” beams Jess, who says the star – famous for his classic chart-topper The One And Only – was delighted to do his bit for Dancy’s big day. “Chesney was lovely and a complete professional. He threw himself into the Hollyoaks madness, and had everyone singing and dancing along. Not mentioning any names, but a few of our female cast went quite weak at the knees!”…

Summer hasn’t stopped to think about what she wants…” Weatherfield High is plunged into a cheating scandal this week, but will Summer admit she’s to blame? The exam invigilator discovers handwritten revision cards on the hall floor where Summer and Aadi are sitting their final paper. She believes that since the handwriting on the cards is Aadi’s that he was cheating, and he’s escorted out of the room. However, Summer watches on in turmoil knowing that she brought them in, not Aadi. “Summer didn’t necessarily plan to look at the cards, she just wanted to have them as a security blanket,” insists Harriet Bibby, who plays her. “She had to leave her last exam because she was ill, so there’s so much riding on this one. Summer is mortified when…

Mackenzie and Hendrix’s wedding is everything they dreamed it would be – however, Georgie tells us that she campaigned for her alter ego to marry much sooner! “Lachie Millar [who played Richie] and I pitched a storyline where Mackenzie and Richie get married, and then he dies!” exclaims the actress. “Lachie explained that Donna and Ringo Brown were his favourite couple on the show – they got married and it all ended in tragedy. “I’m glad we put the idea out there, though, because now Mackenzie’s married to Hendrix. I always thought to have the full Neighbours experience you need to have a wedding.”…

Jenny is thrilled to unveil boyfriend Leo’s homebrew as the Rovers’ guest ale this week – until she samples it and finds it’s undrinkable! When Leo tells his girlfriend that he’s been having a whale of a time brewing his own beer in the Rovers cellar, she’s chuffed to witness him so happy, and suggests that they serve it up in the bar. But after planning a beer-tasting night for the grand unveiling of Leo’s brew, Jenny is left regretting her decision once she tastes the drink… “There’s no way they can serve this beer to paying customers…” “Let’s just say there’s no way Jenny can actually serve this beer to paying customers!” chuckles our Street spy. “Both she and Daisy try it and agree that it’s horrible, and they…

Tensions explode within the Panesar family this week – after Ash is forced to reveal a big secret. Suki’s daughter has been acting shifty since returning to Walford, and the plot thickens as she asks Vinny for some money. However, when Suki spots him handing his sister the cash, their interfering mum reveals what Ash is hiding – prompting Vinny to snatch back his dosh! What is Ash keeping from her loved ones that would warrant such a bad reaction?…

Howie ends up with a busted leg this week, after he trips over Kim’s handbag in the market! Things have been strained between Kim and Howie ever since he admitted that he has a crush on her, and she lashed out at him for pretending to be gay. Kim made it clear that she wasn’t interested in Howie – so when she spots him chatting to Martin this week, Kim’s taken aback. As she lets rip at him, Howie panics and tries to back away, which is when he takes a tumble! Kim’s horrified, and takes him to hospital to get checked out. But after Howie is told to rest up, Kim insists that he moves in with her while he recovers. The last thing Howie wants is to be…

Mackenzie agrees to let a new player skip the waiting list for her poker night this week – but Felicity warns that she’s heading for trouble… When regular player Nathan arrives at Salt to settle his debt with Mac – plus a big added bonus – she’s ecstatic. Yet the payout comes with strings attached; Nathan wants to bring his pal, PK, along to the next game. Mac tries to explain that there’s a waiting list, though when PK offers to more than double the buy-in price, Mac accepts the deal. And she tells Flick to ditch one of the other guests from the list to make room for PK! Felicity is deeply suspicious, and warns Mac that she can’t just let a new player in without vetting them first.…

SPARKLE TIME I have a party to go to, and Hollyoaks’ Yazz wore an amazing dress on her double date. Where can I find something similar? | Danielle, Morecambe For a very similar dress, take a look at the ‘Sequin Cami Bodycon Dress’ from Shein. Or for something slightly different, check out the ‘Design Sequin Scoop Mini Dress in Bronze’ from ASOS. Both are absolute beauties! LET’S CELEBRATE! In EastEnders, Sonia recently recalled the Queen’s Golden Jubilee when Pauline and Peggy nearly killed each other – what happened there? | Matthew Well, they celebrated in true Walford style back in June 2002! Luckily, Peggy and Pauline didn’t do each other any harm – they had a tough time preparing for the Jubilee  when the food failed to arrive, and the…

Early life The son of Ken Barlow and Denise Osbourne, Daniel was born on 5 January 1995. He was abandoned by his mum and brought up by his dad, before Denise regained custody. Ken saw him infrequently over the years, and Denise abandoned him once again at 15. Soap start Daniel made the Street his permanent home in 2016 –when Rob took over the role – arriving after Ken suffered a stroke. He was soon thrown into huge plots, including his affair with Sinead and pushing Ken down the stairs in a rage. Health matters His tumultuous upbringing, coupled with his guilt over Ken’s attack, saw Daniel’s mental health go into steep decline and he began self-harming, later turning to drugs and alcohol. “I talked to someone I know who…

Eight more celebs have been paired up with a professional chef as we’re served up a second series of Cooking With The Stars this week. Among those donning their aprons are now-permanent Strictly judge Anton Du Beke and The Chase’s Anne Hegerty. And as the pair tell Inside TV, they have a lot to learn… “I’m not particularly adventurous in the kitchen,” admits Anne. “I’ll cook a bit for myself, the odd Chinese stir-fry, and that’s about it.” “I really don’t cook,” concurs Anton. “My repertoire consists of all the dishes that my chef has just taught me!” Along with presenter Josie Gibson, comic Joe Wilkinson, Love Island’s Maura Higgins, TV doctor Ranj Singh, ex-Olympic athlete Dame Kelly Holmes, and DJ Woody Cook, Anne and Anton will be trained by…

Linda is left fighting for her life this week, after she and her love rival Janine are involved in a horrifying car crash! The dramatic twist takes place when Janine is driving drunk Linda home. And while Janine is behind the wheel, the feud between her and Mick’s ex-missus escalates – with potentially fatal consequences! “It goes very dark and some very bad things happen – you will not believe it!” teases EastEnders star Kellie Bright, aka Linda. “Suffice to say that Linda is left in a critical condition…” The two women end up in the same car together after Linda has a huge bust-up with daughter Nancy, and rings Mick to pick her up. But Janine answers her SOS call instead. “Linda has driven off with Nancy on a…

Kathy’s blood runs cold this week – after she comes to the horrifying realisation that Ben was raped by Lewis. Alarm bells ring for Kath as she struggles to get her head around the idea that her son cheated on Callum with the Prince Albert barman, as Lewis claims. But that’s not all, as Kathy watches traumatised Ben’s odd behaviour go from bad to worse – triggering painful memories for his mum, who recognises a situation that she can sadly relate to… “Heartbroken Kathy looks into Ben’s eyes and thinks, ‘This was me 30 years ago’,” shares our Walford insider. “Kathy of course was sexually assaulted by her boss James Willmott-Brown in the very same building that Lewis attacked Ben, and she knows how it feels to be emotionally crippled…

Hindsight is always 20/20 vision, and Harriet says she wishes she could pass on some sage advice to her alter ego. Having gone through exam pressure herself, Harriet tells us that she’s all too aware of how hard it is on young people… “I did A-levels, and I felt the pressure,” she says. “My mum is a teacher, and I’d always done quite well. Despite my parents always saying, ‘You get what you get and don’t worry’, you feel a deep sense of needing to do well. There’s a lot of pressure on young people these days.” However, Harriet says that she has a new perspective a few years down the line. “You can step back when you are older and think, ‘Why was I so worried about this? It’s…

Amelia leaves her friends deeply concerned for her wellbeing this week, after she suddenly collapses while they’re all hanging out together! Seeing that Cathy still has a crush on Samson, Amelia invites the two of them to the cricket pavilion to drink some wine, hoping to play Cupid and bring them together. And in a way she does manage to unite the pair – once she passes out and they both hover over her in horror… “The collapse comes completely out of the blue,” confirms our Dales sneak. “Amelia’s friends are so shocked that they think she could be dead! They’re all far too young to have to deal with such a terrifying situation, so it’s a relief all round when Amelia regains consciousness, and they realise that she’s actually…

Nicola and Bernice clash this week, as the sisters compete to impress a councillor. Bolshy Bernice has muscled in on Nico’s council business and cosied up to her sibling’s colleague, Colin. Dazzling him with her suggestions for a new environmental initiative for the village, Bernice turns on the charm, leaving Nicola rather narked. Refusing to be overshadowed, Nicola sneaks a peak at Bernice’s file featuring her ideas, and passes them off as her own in a meeting with Colin! Can Rodney manage to broker peace between his warring daughters?…

Felix finds himself on the wrong side of the law this week, when he tries to defend DeMarcus. Embarrassed following his run-in with Vicky’s bullying boyfriend Joseph, DeMarcus reluctantly admits to his dad how he ended up with the bruises on his torso. This sends Felix flying into a rage, and when he later sees Joseph starting on his son again, he’s fuming! Saul arrives in the nick of time and is forced to step in. But can he stop Felix lashing out at Joseph?…

This week, the Street celebrates a big birthday with a groundbreaking live episode. No, not the one with the crashing tram and multiple lives hanging in the balance – that was the 50th. This 2000 outing is the lesser-remembered warm-up act, for the Street’s 40th. While the episode was touted as a tribute to the Street’s beginnings, when it often went out live, bosses couldn’t help noticing that a live episode of US medical drama ER a couple of years before had given them a flurry of positive publicity. Knowing that it would be abig feat to pull off, Corrie cut its cloth carefully; going for emotional drama and symbolism as opposed to spectacle. The big tear-jerker was Vera’s fight for life after selflessly donating a kidney to her grandson,…

I’ve arrested almost everyone in Summer Bay now – it’s starting to get uncomfortable!” laughs Home and Away star Nicholas Cartwright, aka Cash, as we ask whether he’s enjoying playing the show’s resident cop. “Then I have to do scenes with them further down the track where we’re just having a beer or a pizza, and I’m thinking, ‘Man, I crash-tackled this guy three weeks ago!’ But they’re very forgiving people in the Bay.” “Cash is in it for the long haul – he’s completely in love with Jas” Given how much crime goes on in the small town, it’s no wonder the local constabulary take on a new recruit this week, as Rose joins Cash’s team. However, despite the high felony rate, Rose has a disappointingly quiet first day…

When it comes to soap superfans, we at Team Inside Soap pride ourselves on our commitment to the cause. But if there’s one person who is just as daft about the soaps as us – and you! – it’s This Morning’s Sharon Marshall. Sharon isn’t just the soap guru for Phil and Holly, she’s also a writer on Emmerdale and an obsessive viewer of all the other shows. That’s why she’s thrilled that the British Soap Awards are back this year, with soap’s great and good returning to the red carpet for the first post-pandemic ceremony. We caught up with Sharon ahead of the night to talk about a fantastic year in soapland… “I can’t wait – I think all the soaps are knocking it out of the park right…

“Can you tell us about your very first day on Hollyoaks?” On my first day, we filmed a scene at Deva – the restaurant in the village. The Morgans had bought it and that’s why they were moving there. I was filming with Ross [Davidson], who played my dad, and Eve [White], my screen mum. I think my first line was, “So my sister’s skiing in France and I’m stuck in this dump!” I remember it well. “What’s the best thing about being a Morgan?” “What was it like being reunited with Gary Lucy (Luke) when you came back?” Amazing! One of the reasons I returned was so that I could work with him on this dementia story. Gary’s so wonderful, like the big brother I never had. “What’s the…

This tender, thought-provoking film (adapted from the award-winning novel by Kit de Waal) tells the moving story of nine-year-old Leon, a mixed-race boy determined to keep his family together after he’s taken into care and separated from his baby brother, Jake. Set in Birmingham against the backdrop of the 1980s race riots, we follow Leon’s journey, as – with his beloved action figure Sergeant Smith by his side – he’s welcomed in by foster carer Maureen. He then embarks on an emotional adventure with new friends he meets at the local allotments, learning lessons of life, love and family along the way. Leon is played by Cole Martin in his debut TV role, alongside Monica Dolan as Maureen and a glittering cast including Sir Lenny Henry, Olivia Williams, Malachi Kirby,…

Linda and Janine’s mutual hatred was bound to reach a life-threatening crescendo sooner or later, and their epic crash is sure to leave viewers on the edge of their seats. Still buzzing from filming the special stunt on location, Kellie beamed as she told us how much she enjoyed being part of such an exciting sequence. “It was so much fun to do,” shares the star. “We didn’t get to do the actual stunt itself, we just did what they call ‘the swerve’. So Charlie [Brooks, aka Janine] and I were sitting in a stunt car with a guy sat on the roof in a kind of go-kart crash thing, and he was controlling the car from above. “He drives it and makes it skid across the road – it…

George gets a huge shock when he meets Sean’s new man this week – and realises it’s the bully who made his life hell at school! Having met Frank recently, Sean is completely smitten, and can’t wait to show him off to Eileen and George in the Rovers. But it turns out that Frank isn’t quite the dreamboat Sean thinks he is… “Frank and George immediately recognise each other, because they went to school together,” explains former Brookside actor Simon O’Brien, who plays Frank. “But whereas Frank is pleased to see him, George certainly does not reciprocate that – and he has to cover up the fact that just the sight of Frank puts him in a very bad place. It makes him very anxious.” It’s clear that George is…

Nancy and Darren tie the knot again this week – and the start to married life is chaotic, to say the least! As soon as the couple have said “I do”, the groom jets off to Mallorca for his best mate Luke’s stag do, leaving behind his heavily pregnant bride – who then goes into labour while locked in a classroom! Hollyoaks’ Jessica Fox fills us in on Nancy’s eventful few days, and tells us why Felix ends up being her midwife… Hi, Jess! Is Nancy excited about the wedding? She’s literally about to pop, so the thought of dresses, flowers and standing up for longer than five minutes is exhausting! Her and Darren are tying the knot as a seal of commitment. Did you ever think Nancy and Darren…

While Ben struggles to cope this week, predator Lewis decides to take advantage of Callum! The Walford police officer is in bits following news of Ben’s so-called infidelity, yet when Lewis speaks of his homophobic assault, kindly Callum encourages Lewis to report it to the authorities. However, gross Lewis goes one step further to exploit Callum’s good nature – when he asks Ben’s heartbroken hubby to help him prepare his statement. Meanwhile, Ben spots Lewis sidling up to Callum from afar – and is spooked to see them talking. Is Lewis about to get his claws into Callum, while escaping justice for his horrific attack on Ben?…

Nicolette finally resolves to move on from Kiri this week – but is she really over her ex-girlfriend? With her mum Jane pushing her towards new love interest Asher, Nicolette finally agrees to a date and invites Asher to Hendrix and Mackenzie’s wedding. However, little does she realise that when Kiri sees the two of them out together, she’s hit by a huge wave of jealousy! While Kiri appears to be moving on with Chloe, their romance isn’t as rosy as the pair are making out. Later in the week, Nicolette is enjoying spending more time with Asher – though when she spots an awkward moment between Kiri and Chloe, she can’t help but feel a pang of longing for Kiri and all they had together. So is Nicolette really…

Emma faces a dark moment from her past this week, when she comes face to face with the man who attacked her. Two years ago, Emma and ex-girlfriend Jasmine were assaulted by thug Blake and his nasty gang. The beating destroyed the women’s relationship – however, they reunite to meet with banged-up Blake in prison as part of his restorative justice programme. Terrified as she stares her tormentor in the eye, Emma demands answers from Blake. Emotions running high, Jasmine flees the room, upset by seeing Blake and hearing how much Emma cared about her. After a heart-to-heart between the former flames, Emma continues her meeting with Blake, who finally apologises. Can she put the attack behind her, and try again with Jasmine?…

“The stress builds, and Luke gets more confused…” Have your tissues at the ready this week, and prepare to cry your eyes out, as we’ll be saying goodbye to a true Hollyoaks legend. In among the sea, sand and sangria of the sun-filled Spanish episodes, there will also be a shedload of sadness as events take a shocking turn, and terminally ill Luke breathes his last. It’s a bittersweet moment for actor Gary Lucy, who first played Luke back in 1999, when he was just 17. But as he sits down with Inside Soap to look back on his two-decade long association with the soap, the actor insists that this was the right ending for his character… Hi, Gary! It really is the end of an era – how do…

New seven-part drama Everything I Know About Love – an adaptation of Dolly Alderton’s bestselling novel – follows childhood BFFs Maggie (Emma Appleton) and Birdy (Bel Powley) as they move into their first house-share in London’s Camden, along with their university friends Amara (Aliyah Odoffin) and Nell (Marli Siu). Inside TV had a chat with the quartet to find out more… Hi, all! Tell us about your characters… Emma I play Maggie, who’s figuring out what direction she wants to go in the world. Bel I play Birdy, who has known Maggie since they were 11. She’s the most anxious and nervy in the group. Aliyah I play Amara, who Maggie and Birdy meet when they’re at university, alongside Nell. I’d say she’s the most relaxed one. Marli And I…

No matter how diddy your dwelling, you can bring big ideas to fruition, as property expert Sarah Beeny and architect Damion Burrows show us in this new six-part series… “Following the contributors was fascinating,” shares Sarah. “It shows if you think a bit outside the box, you can achieve amazing things.” In this week’s opener, Leah and Sam plan to double the size of their two-bed cottage for their four kids, pets and multiple musical instruments. But is it possible to manage all your household clutter and still have a spacious gaff? “It’s not a wasted space to have a big cupboard in the hall,” reasons Sarah. “Where are you going to put the vacuum cleaner and ironing board otherwise? The way to deal with the governance of domestic life…

Theatre WE WILL ROCK YOU We Will Rock You tells the story of a globalised future without musical instruments. A handful of rock rebels, the Bohemians, fight against the all-powerful Globalsoft company and its boss, the Killer Queen; they fight for freedom, individuality and the rebirth of the age of rock. Scaramouche and Galileo, two young outsiders, cannot come to terms with the bleak conformist reality. They join the Bohemians and embark on the search to find the unlimited power of freedom, love and Rock!For tickets and information, go to wewillrockyou.com DIGITAL DEAR EVAN HANSEN Evan Hansen is an anxious student aching for belonging amid the chaos of the social media age. As he embarks on a journey of self-discovery, a letter he wrote for a writing exercise falls into…