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It finally dawns on Paddy this week that Chas could be hiding something – but will all the pieces fall into place for him to uncover her secret affair with Al? With Aaron still seething over his mother’s betrayal and threatening to reveal all, Chas is pushing hard for her son to leave the village. However, after Aaron does indeed decide to make tracks, Paddy’s suspicions grow when Chas appears less heartbroken than she ought to be… And star Lucy Pargeter (Chas) – who joins us with screen lover Michael Wildman (Al) – is bereft at the thought of Paddy finding out! Hi both! So, it looks as if poor Paddy is on course to get the shock of his life… Lucy I know, and I hate what Chas is…

Sharp-tongued Eileen undergoes a life-changing experience this week, when she’s knocked unconscious – and wakes up with an uncharacteristically new bright and breezy attitude to life. “It’s certainly a shock for everyone,” laughs our Corrie insider. “We all know Eileen for her acerbic comments and world-weary attitude, so when this all-new Eileen, beaming with positivity, suddenly arrives, to say her friends and family are unsettled is an understatement!” Ironically, it’s the most recent recipient of Eileen’s put-downs who is responsible for the divine transformation. Eileen has made no secret of her resentment of Glenda’s larger-than-life presence in her life. So, when Glenda arrives at Eileen’s house with a huge pumpkin for the Rovers and begins carving it out in the front room, Eileen is left seething. She’s chilled, happy, friendly…

Mackenzie’s worst nightmare looks set to come true this week, when he finds his girlfriend Charity engaged in an intense conversation with his fling Chloe. What Mack doesn’t know is that Chloe is nursing a massive secret that will change both their lives. She’s told no one that the pregnancy test she took a couple of weeks ago came up positive and that she’s expecting Mack’s baby. But as he stares at her and Charity talking, Mack is convinced that Chloe is poised to reveal they had a one-night stand. Little does he know that that’s the least of his worries… “The cheating secret is awful, but the baby bombshell is a thousand times worse,” warns our Emmerdale insider. “Charity is going to go nuclear, especially given the row they…

Summer books an abortion this week, then is put into a predicament – by an offer to buy her baby! “This pregnancy is a total nightmare for Summer,” whispers our Corrie insider. “It was totally unplanned and she’s not ready to be a mum. A termination feels like the only option, though after making an appointment Summer has a wobble…” The conflicted teen confesses to boyfriend Aaron that she can’t help but feel upset that they’re rejecting parenthood, as well as struggling with the moral implications. Meanwhile, Billy’s pal Esther, who has previously confided in Summer she’s unable to have children and would gladly adopt her baby, gets wind of the young girl’s decision. Desperate to secure her own chance at motherhood, Esther floors Summer by offering to pay her…

Felix and Finlay move out of Karen’s place this week, much to her sadness. But if the brothers are expecting a warm welcome at Chelsea’s house, then they’re in for a bit of a surprise. As the new house share gets off to a rocky start, could more fun times be on the way? “Karen and Mitch are sad to say goodbye to the brothers,” says our Walford insider. “Mitch enjoyed reconnecting with his family, while Karen always loves a houseful and has lapped up the banter the lads have brought – especially with her own sons Keanu and Keegan no longer around.” Whit is shocked to find two strapping lads in her home” The pair help Felix and Finlay pack their stuff into bin bags, then share an emotional…

There’s a new feud between Dotty and Harvey this week, when he accuses her of theft. Harvey heads to Peggy’s in an attempt to socialise again, following Dana’s departure and his split with Jean. And it’s there that the bad blood begins between him and Dotty, as he overhears her slagging him off while he tries out his chat-up lines on some women. Dotty feels awful and offers her apologies the next day, but Harvey ignores her – and when his wallet goes missing, he’s sure she’s responsible. After he confronts her, Harvey makes sure it’s in front of Rocky and Kathy, who are shocked to think she could stoop so low. When Dotty denies it, Harvey heads to the police station. But is he right?…

SATURDAY22 October THE MASKED DANCER ITV 6.30PM We’ve reached the final of the bonkers guessing game tonight – which means the identities of all remaining Masked Dancers will finally be revealed, as the last three celebrities compete to be crowned champion. Regular panellists Davina McCall, Oti Mabuse and Peter Crouch will be joined by John Bishop (covering for an absent Jonathan Ross) and special guest Dawn French, who’ll all be watching each performance and clue package as closely as possible to work out who’s behind the mask. And as Oti reveals to Inside TV, it’s a role she takes very seriously… “It’s like a 24-hour job!” she jokes. “I look at all the celebrities, I look at all their shows, I look at who’s in the press right now… I…

TUESDAY25 October LOUIS THEROUX INTERVIEWS… STORMZY BBC2 9.15PM Louis Theroux interviews some of the biggest names in UK entertainment in his unique style, with exclusive access to them at home and at work, across this new series. First up, Louis spends time with Stormzy in his south-west London home for a candid convo covering his life so far, from his childhood through to the breakdown of a high-profile relationship in the public eye, and the pressures that come with being one of the UK’s best-loved musicians and role models. We also get to see Louis join Stormzy backstage in Glasgow on the last night of his sold-out tour; at his weekly Christian worship meeting, and with his team in the recording studio as they put the final touches to his…

Felix Baker Kathy Beale Jack Branning Jay Brown Janine Butcher Linda Carter Mick Carter Howie Danes Whitney Dean Kim Fox Ravi Gulati Nina Gupta Callum Highway Zack Hudson Billy Mitchell Phil Mitchell Sam Mitchell Alfie Moon Harvey Monroe Kheerat Panesar Nish Panesar Suki Panesar Lola Pearce Jean Slater Kat Slater Stacey Slater Karen Taylor Patrick Trueman Eve Unwin Sharon Watts Competition rules of entry: 1. Competitions are open to all residents of Great Britain and Ireland. Employees of Hearst UK or their families are not eligible to enter. 2. The competitions in this issue open on 18 October 2022 and close on 31 October 2022. 3. The winners will be drawn the day after the closing date. Winners will be chosen at random. A list of winners’ names is available…

DVD WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING Kya is an abandoned girl who raised herself to adulthood in the dangerous marshlands of North Carolina. For years, rumours of the ‘Marsh Girl’ haunted Barkley Cove, isolating Kya from her community. Drawn to two young men from town, Kya opens herself to a new and startling world, until one of them is found dead. As the case unfolds, what happened becomes increasingly unclear, threatening to reveal the secrets that lay within the marsh… CINEMA DOCTOR WHO AM I? In 1996, a Doctor Who TV movie was envisioned to lead the franchise into an exciting new future, but it was met by outcry from disapproving fans. Now, follow the film’s screenwriter, Matthew Jacobs, as he is pulled back into the world of Doctor Who fandom.…

Lola’s life is turned upside down this week when she collapses, and doctors break the terrible news that they’ve found a tumour on her brain. Her nightmare unfolds as the young mum gets her daughter Lexi ready for her first beauty pageant, but begins to feel poorly. With all the excitement about the pageant, Lola thinks it’s just stress making her dizzy, and she heads to the bathroom for a quiet moment. But when she’s alone, Lola collapses on the floor. “They are just getting ready for Lexi’s pageant, and Lola starts to feel unwell, so she takes herself off to the toilet,” explains Danielle Harold, who plays her. “But as she begins to wash her hands, her vision blurs and then she collapses and has a seizure.” Ben and…

As Emmerdale celebrated its 50th anniversary, actress Lucy marked two decades with the show – and she didn’t even realise it! “I knew I’d been there for 20 years, but I had no idea that it coincided with the date for the show’s birthday,” explains the star, who made her village debut on 16 October 2002 – in an episode coincidentally screening on Classic Emmerdale this week (see p34). “It’s an utterly bizarre crossing of dimensions – I’ve been getting away with this for a long time, babe!”…

DeMarcus becomes the victim of an online hate campaign this week, when he’s targeted by a cyber troll! Even though the teen has been exonerated for Saul’s murder after Joseph confessed to the crime, someone in the village has it in for him and starts sending him menacing messages. Hollyoaks’ Tomi Ade reveals how DeMarcus copes… Hi, Tomi! How is DeMarcus doing since being released? Despite being proven innocent it’s been really hard, he feels like all eyes are on him. For certain people, a young black boy having a knife is grounds enough to send him to jail. How does he feel when he receives horrible messages? DeMarcus wants to keep his head down and pick up the pieces of his life, then these messages start coming through. They…

SHONA CORRIE After being shot, Shona spent a long time recovering from her brain injury. These days, Shona now has little filter when it comes to what she says, often misreading situations and bluntly putting her foot right in it with the locals. SUSAN NEIGHBOURS Susan slipped on some spilt milk, hit her head and woke up thinking she was 16. She even went to the school disco hoping to boogie to some Bay City Rollers, only to discover she was the oldest swinger in town. JIMMY EMMERDALE A bash on the head courtesy of Kelly saw Jimmy forget his relationship with Nicola. Kelly attempted to persuade Jimmy that he was in love with her, although another accidental blow from Kelly brought him to his senses.…

Dear Mackenzie, We have good news and bad news for you. The good news? You now have a head start on fleeing the country before Charity finds out. The bad news…? Charity is definitely going to find out. You may be tempted to hang around and see if she might forgive you. Perhaps you are telling yourself, ‘We were on a break’. Good luck with that. If you speak to any of the blokes who’ve crossed her before (via a spiritualist medium), you’ll know you are on a hiding to nothing if you think she’ll get over this and get on board with raising the child of your teenage one-night stand. All we recommend now is a one-way ticket to a croft in the Outer Hebrides – and don’t answer…

The Dales storm not only claimed lives, it also left devastation in its wake. This week Bernice and Bob organise a group to assess the damage – but Operation Clean Up Emmerdale is far from smooth sailing. With the village in an awful state, Bernice recruits an army of eager helpers to repair their streets, homes, and businesses. But it’s not long before tensions brew, as Bernice takes full advantage of her new role… “Everyone knows how much busybody Bernice adores telling others what to do,” laughs our Emmerdale sneak. “So it’s no surprise that she takes the liberty of appointing herself as team leader. The only problem with that, is there are a few other people who also want to be the ones barking orders at the rest of…

Eileen turns 40 years young this week and is over the moon when Dennis reveals he’s whizzing her off to Paris, the city of love. It seems to be full throttle for the couple, especially after Eileen orders a crash helmet so she can ride pillion with her easy rider. However, what’s going on with the wistful looks Dennis keeps giving neighbour Janice? Things come to a head when Janice receives a romantic gift of her own from her beloved Les to celebrate their wedding anniversary – a deep fat fryer. There’s no sizzling hot passion for Les after that, and trouble’s soon cooking when Janice later plants a smacker on Dennis instead. Elsewhere, a big moment in the history of haircare and arrives as young Maria does her first…

As this gripping drama series returns with a brand-new story, we meet social worker Christine Rees, played by Rakie Ayola, and family, whose lives are upturned by the arrival of a young man, Connor (Jordan Wilks), claiming to be one of their own. The Rees clan – still mourning the recent loss of eldest sibling Liam – are sent reeling by the shock of what Connor suggests, and as they tussle over whether to trust him, their loyalties are stretched to breaking point… “Christine sees Connor as a threat,” admits Rakie. “He does look like Liam, there’s no getting away from that. So, she knows this is really bad. But it’s interesting that her instinct isn’t to care for him…” Rakie and Jordan star alongside Aaron Anthony, Mali Ann Rees…

GMB presenter Ranvir Singh hosts brand-new game show Riddiculous, in which three teams of two answer quickfire questions, before facing a mix of verbal and visual puzzles as set by the Riddlemaster – The Goes Wrong Show’s Henry Lewis. So what made the pair want to play their parts? “I’m rubbish at being on quizzes myself, so it’s wonderful to have all of the answers for once!” chuckles Ranvir. “Although I never know the riddles in advance – only Henry has those.” “Yes, I’ve always loved riddles: in fact, during lockdown, I even started a new business selling puzzle boxes!” reveals Henry. “So when the team said that they wanted me to read the riddles on the show, I was incredibly excited indeed.” The team that banks the most moolah…

SUNDAY23 October ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: 100 YEARS OF THE BBC BBC1 5.45PM Another ‘BBC 100’ show commemorating a whole century of the Beeb, this special episode of Antiques Roadshow sees host Fiona Bruce chat to Anita Dobson about her time as Angie Watts on EastEnders, who also gives us a glimpse of a few of her character’s most memorable outfits. Ronnie Archer-Morgan gets to meet Play School icons Baroness Floella Benjamin, Humpty and Jemima, while Will Farmer checks out the original Mastermind chair, brought in by former host Magnus Magnusson’s daughter Sally. There’s also a look at other networks’ roles in broadcasting history, as Wayne Colquhoun views a rare script for the very first episode of ‘Florizel Street’ – better known as Corrie… DAN SNOW: INTO THE VALLEY OF THE KINGS…

WEDNESDAY26 October KIDS’ TV: THE SURPRISING STORY BBC1 9PM Konnie Huq is joined by children’s telly legends for this nostalgic celebration of the BBC’s most treasured kids’ shows, including Andy Pandy, Play School and Blue Peter – on which Konnie herself once presented… “It was the best job in the world – that’s why I didn’t leave for 11 years!” she tells Inside TV. “I’ve always thought that before the world caught on to being inclusive and diverse, Blue Peter – and children’s TV in general – was doing it first. This show is a celebration of the BBC, because it’s so entertaining and fun, but it’s also showing that, actually, as a public service provider, it’s trying to instil good values into our future adults.” Konnie swaps Blue Peter…

CORRIE The return of killer Tracy! HER MURDEROUS PAST IS BACK TO HAUNT THE STREET… Rule number one as a member of the Barlow family: never speak of that time Tracy bludgeoned a man to death. Well, at least not until you really have to! Next week, chaos ensues for the clan as the number of people living under Ken’s roof expands – which isn’t ideal when it’s leaking! However, comedy follows after dodgy builder Arnie gives them the run-around – and soon the tradesman discovers a side to Tracy that leaves him terrified! EASTENDERS Happy Halloween? The Queen Vic has never let us down with its annual celebration of the spooky season, but will Linda be in the mood to party this year without Mick? Something tells us that…

Desperate Stephen finally breathes a sigh of relief this week, as he prepares to pull off his plan and flee to Canada. But just as he’s about to escape the living nightmare he’s been trapped in since killing Leo, disaster strikes once again. Painted into a corner, and with his wife Gabrielle growing tired of her desperate hubby’s excuses, how far will Stephen go to make his escape? “Just as Stephen manages to put out one fire in his life, another just seems to ignite!” laughs our Corrie insider. “The week begins as Stephen spots Jenny with Leo’s dad, Teddy. The pair are talking about how they can track down Leo, who they think has fled to Canada. Desperate to put them off the scent, Stephen sneakily takes a pic…

As DeMarcus spirals into despair, his relationship with girlfriend Leah falters and he finds a friend in Vicky. Could their bond develop into something more? “The strain on him and Leah is almost irreversible due to the amount of stress they’ve been under,” sighs Tomi. “DeMarcus and Vicky see each other almost as kindred spirits, two young people who feel broken and displaced. “That pushes them closer together and there could be a sense of helping the other mend, two broken pieces making a whole. DeMarcus is trying to wade through the mess that life is throwing at him, so love is not the first thing on his mind! I do hope we smile on his face soon, though…”…

Ravi steps up his interest in Stacey this week, as he makes his move to kiss her! But when Kheerat finds out what’s gone on, his issues with Ravi boil over and he attacks him in the middle of the Vic. As the fight spills out on to the street, has a grudge now been unleashed that can’t end until one man emerges victorious? Kheerat’s frustration and suspicion of Ravi comes spilling out” The week begins with Kheerat’s interest once again piqued about the whereabouts of Ravi’s dad, Ranveer, after he discovers that the businessman has been reported missing by his wife, Nina. And when Ravi is questioned by the police, Kheerat is surer than ever that he’s keeping a secret. “Kheerat has been rather suspicious for a while, and…

There’s nightmare news for Fiz this week when she finds out the Weatherfield Gazette plans to serialise a book about her murderer husband, John Stape. Fiz can’t believe it after she gets a call from a journalist who wants to interview her for an article about his terrible crimes. Not only is Fiz worried about the whole thing being dragged up again for her, but she’s terrified about its impact on Hope. How will the youngster feel to see ‘Daddy’s’ story splashed all over the paper? “Poor Fiz is beside herself – they can’t seem to get out from under John Stape’s shadow,” explains our Street insider. “Hope has had to cope with so much in her young life – and keeping her on the straight and narrow is a…

Cash makes his return to work this week, but is soon accused of police brutality when making an arrest… Cash and Rose are called to the Surf Club where Remi lays injured on the ground after being robbed. Without any empathy whatsoever, angry Cash aggressively interrogates him for details before harshly arresting the perpetrator. While Cash believes it’s a job well done, the thief accuses him of brutality! Even Rose is shocked by Cash’s actions – so, has the soft-natured police officer had a change of heart?…

David surveys the damage to his business after the storm this week, and begins to wonder if he can manage to bounce back from this latest setback. The shopkeeper has struggled financially since the pandemic, and finally admitted his troubles earlier this year. That time, his dad Pollard’s partner Brenda offered him a business loan to bail him out. And he’s since been working hard to build things back up, so the storm was the last thing he needed. Bernice encourages David to start attracting new customers – but does David have it in him to fight back?…

Nish Panesar walked out of jail and on to Albert Square, ready to begin his life again. “He’s a man on a mission to reclaim what he believes is rightfully his,” states actor Navin Chowdhry. Nish’s razor-sharp focus, however, wasn’t shared by Navin when he found himself in Walford for the first time. In fact, he was distinctly starry-eyed… “I thought I was in Madame Tussauds when I arrived,” laughs the actor, who has starred in countless hit shows including Doctor Foster, McDonald & Dodds and Doctor Who. “I’ve worked with huge stars, but it’s different when you see these actors who’ve been in your living room four nights a week for decades. “I was telling Shane Richie that when I had a role in Star Wars: The Last Jedi…

Among Tamzin’s co-stars in Murder, They Hope is comedian Lee Mack (pictured above), who she met when he hosted Freeze the Fear, which she took part in this year. The punishing endurance show saw a group of celebrities face their fears and brave sub-zero temperatures in mental and physical challenges set by extreme athlete Wim Hof. “Doing that was massive,” enthuses Tamzin. “It changed my life in lots of ways. “I love doing a variety of things, and this past year has been great for that. I came off Freeze The Fear then on to Murder, They Hope over the summer, filming during the heatwave! Since then I’ve done the second series of The Tower for ITV, which is quite a traumatic part. I’m gravitating towards doing a comedy next!”…

The Doctor faces her deadliest enemies as Jodie Whittaker bids farewell to the iconic role in a jaw-dropping feature-length special – encompassed within a glittering bundle of celebratory programming marking the BBC’s centenary this week. With the Doctor’s loyal companion Yaz (Mandip Gill) also set to depart, both bow out of the series with a bang, as their legendary nemeses the Daleks, Cybermen and the Master line up for one hell of a battle. For the historic occasion, Jodie’s thirteenth Doctor is joined by pals new and old, with Sophie Aldred as Ace – teenage companion to Sylvester McCoy’s Doctor between 1987 and 1989 – and Janet Fielding playing Tegan, who time-travelled with Tom Baker and Peter Davison’s Doctors in the early 1980s, making a dramatic return. And as Jodie…

“The more I do Family Fortunes, the more comfortable I get, and the more I love it,” show host Gino D’Acampo declares. “The first time, I thought ITV would realise they need someone to do it properly. But I must be doing something right, I guess!” And, as Gino joins Inside TV on the phone ahead of his third outing with the iconic game show, it seems he’s in the swing… Hello, Gino! It sounds like you’re having a good time at Family Fortunes… I did get nervous; it’s such an iconic show and I did not want to mess it up! But I look forward to doing it now. They let me do whatever I want – and I meet some crazy people! Do the contestants still manage to…

As a team captain on the Jimmy Akingbola-hosted panel show Sorry, I Didn’t Know, comedian Eddie Kadi loves the learning curve. However, when it comes to questions about his favourite telly, he already has all the answers... What’s the best thing about being a part of Sorry, I Didn’t Know? It’s exciting to talk about people we never got to discuss, maybe at school or growing up. And learning at the same time as laughing is the best way to educate yourself. It’s a lot of fun! What have you been enjoying on TV most recently? There’s a show on Prime Video called Jungle, it’s like an urban musical, the acting is top-notch. I’ve been watching a lot of reruns of shows like Luther, too. Which shows did you love…

MONDAY24 October MURDER, THEY HOPE Gold 9PM Sian Gibson and Johnny Vegas return as inept investigators Gemma and Terry for a new series – and for their first case, the pair are en route to their nuptials when Gemma diverts them to a therapy retreat where death threats have been received… More comedy big-hitters have been added to the cast, with Lee Mack as Willy Watkins (a character based on Silence Of The Lamb’s Hannibal Lecter), plus Sally Phillips and Sandi Toksvig, and Sherrie Hewson as Gemma’s mother Patricia... “She dresses too young, wears too much make-up, and thinks she’s still sexy,” explains the former Corrie star. “She thinks that her daughter is too good for Terry. She’s a joy to play and beautifully written!” THE KARDASHIANS Disney+ As this…

THURSDAY27 October THE LOVE BOX IN YOUR LIVING ROOM BBC2 9PM Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse bring us this special one-hour show as part of the BBC’s centenary celebrations this week. Taking their inspiration from documentary maker Adam Curtis, Harry and Paul retell Britain’s political and social evolution over the past 100 years through the life of the Beeb, turning total fictions into hard facts, such as the German-language version of The Archers being directly responsible for the death of Adolf Hitler. (You get the idea…) The sketch-show stalwarts are joined by top telly talent including Rosie Cavaliero, Simon Greenall, Kevin Bishop and Seann Walsh, as well as Game Of Thrones’ Joe Dempsie and Ghosts’ Kiell Smith-Bynoe. LIBBY, ARE YOU HOME YET? Sky Crime 9PM This true-crime film tells of…