Table of contents for 6 - 2019 in Inside Soap UK

“If a boat turns up, there’s a reason for it” Who’d have a boat in a soap? The shows are completely landlocked, so all you can do is stand it in a driveway and look at it. Well, apart from that river in Hollyoaks, but I’m fairly sure that only runs as far as the studio car park. So if a boat does turn up, you can bet your bottom dollar there’s a good plot reason for it. Over the years, we’ve seen how boats are useful for death or drowning – would the ‘Gail goes to jail’ plot have come about if her insurance-frauding death-faking hubby Joe McIntryre didn’t have that boat? Sometimes they become a soapie metaphor for a person’s life. The pirate ship in Emmerdale was Ashley…

While Paddy isn’t too impressed by Bear Wolf, star Dominic reckons that Joshua Richards – the actor who plays the ageing celebrity wrestler – is an admirable contender… “Joshua is brilliant!” he declares. “He’s an absolute joy, and he’s really pleased to be at Emmerdale – he’s not been coy about that, he loves it here. His experience in the theatre and television is enormous, and he’s just grabbed this role and run with it. So we’d love him to stay!”…

Bitter enemies Jack Branning and Sean Slater will go to war in a violent showdown, after Stacey’s brother makes his big Walford return – and with Jack raising a spade, looking like he’s going to take a swipe at his rival, could the rumble turn deadly? Our spies were ringside for the brutal brawl as stars Scott Maslen (Jack) and Rob Kazinsky (Sean) filmed the dramatic scenes, which take place at Ronnie and Roxy Mitchell’s grave! “Given their fraught history there’s no love lost between Sean and Jack – even after all these years,” confirms our Square source. “Rest in peace, Ronnie and Roxy? Chance will be a fine thing for the sunken sisters!” Long-time EastEnders fans will recall Sean and Jack faced off in a classic ‘Who’s the daddy?’…

Jean is alarmed this week, when she’s told by her doctor that she needs to come back in for some urgent tests. Although the GP is clear that it’s purely a precautionary measure, will Jean’s worst fears be confirmed? Inside Soap readers will already know that Jean is set to be at the centre of a huge EastEnders storyline this spring, as she learns she’s suffering from ovarian cancer – and is reunited with her estranged son, Sean. The wheels of the devastating plot are set in motion this week, as Dr Elinor Waters tells her patient that she’s concerned, and Jean should be checked out further. “Will Jean’s family see that she’s even more on edge than usual?” “Poor Jean is something of a worrier at the best of…

LOU BEALE (1988) Lou breathed her last in typically feisty fashion. Gathering the Beale and the Fowler clans close, she offered carefully chosen words of wisdom for each family member. The following morning, Lou’s daughter Pauline discovered she’d passed peacefully overnight. ETHEL SKINNER (2000) Dot had a tragic choice to make when Ethel was diagnosed with terminal cancer, and asked her oldest pal to help her die with dignity. On Ethel’s birthday, her last wish was granted – and after blowing out her candles, she died with Dot by her side. NANA MOON (2005) While the health of Alfie’s gran deteriorated, he wanted to spend every last minute with her. He helped her decorate the house for Christmas, and the pair were on the sofa enjoying her…

I never thought there would be another woman who’d be as suited to Peter as Carla is – but I have to admit that I’m really liking him and Abi as a love match! They have so much in common, and it’s about time she had a proper romance. It’s just a shame it’s bound to all end in tears! | Mandy Abi should steer well clear of Peter Barlow, if she’s got any sense! It’s obvious that he will never truly be over Carla, and any woman who gets in the way of that is just heading for heartbreak. I like Abi too much to see her be another casualty of love rat Peter. | Lou, Littlehampton Why is Corrie bothering to give Peter this dalliance with Abi, when…

While Mel’s been through hell on screen, Tamzin kicked off 2019 with a heavenly holiday in two fantastic locations! Escaping to the sun with her partner, actor Tom Child, they arrived in India after a blissful beach break in the Maldives – heading home with cherished memories. “Colours, aromas, noise… congestion, wide smiles, heat, goats and cows roaming the streets,” shared Tamzin on Instagram. “Wonderful food, terrifying tuk-tuk rides… heartbreaking poverty, mopeds, imposing architecture and so much more. India, you’ve been incredible.”…

“I’ve really come to care for Sonya, so filming these scenes has been so awful!” reveals Neighbours actress Eve Morey, who plays Sonya, as we chat with her about her upcoming episodes. “This storyline means a lot to many people…” Sonya had a hellish time at the end of 2018, having been poisoned and left for dead by evil Alice. And this year has been no kinder to the Ramsay Street favourite, following the awful news that she is suffering from stage-four ovarian cancer. “There are parallels to my life in Sonya’s,” shares Eve. “I’m a mother of two young kids, and I couldn’t imagine going through something like this. The scenes were difficult, but at the same time there are lovely moments throughout, and this story gives us all…

The series five finale of Endeavour made it apparent that change would be coming, as Cowley Station was closed and the team deployed elsewhere. And as the Inspector Morse prequel returns this weekend, it’s clear that the move hasn’t worked out terribly well for Endeavour. After his transfer to Woodstock, its CID was closed, so he has had to return to uniform – and he’s not wearing his new lower status well… “I think he’s resentful of what it represents,” Shaun Evans, who plays him, tells Inside TV. “At least if he’s out in the countryside, no one can see him anyway. When he’s brought back into town, it must feel humiliating.” “RETURNING TO UNIFORM MUST FEEL…

Some of the UK’s most ambitious amateur cooks are hoping to prove themselves worthy of the MasterChef trophy once again, as a new series begins this week. And John Torode and Gregg Wallace are expecting great things… “Every year I’d worry that we wouldn’t get the same sort of talent as we got the year before,” admits Gregg. “Then I realised, it’s MasterChef that develops them. They’re good, but it’s those months of cooking, being mentored and working with great chefs that turns them from good to brilliant.” Still, as ever, there are a few hopefuls who don’t manage to shine on the day… “The most extraordinary things go wrong – you try to boil an egg and it won’t work,” laments John. “There’s something about…

One person who’s hoping Mel won’t go down for murder is Scott Maslen, aka Jack – because he wants his alter ego to get back together with her! “I think they’ll explore that more in the future,” he revealed recently. “It’s been quite a short relationship if you look at it, but she ticks all the boxes for Jack. “It’s a bit sensitive right now, so we’ll see where it goes,” added Scott. “But there’s always potential to work with the lovely Tamzin.”…

It looks as though history is going to repeat itself for poor David in the cruellest of ways, when killer Clayton Hibbs strikes once again – this time seemingly stabbing his own mother, Shona! David witnessed his wife Kylie die in his arms after Clayton ended her life so brutally – but will he now end up losing his girlfriend Shona in the same way? “These harrowing snaps of the Corrie cast filming on location speak for themselves,” notes our cobbles spy. “Following what looks like a stand-off between Clayton and armed police, Shona can be seen covered in blood as David cradles her on the ground. It’s his worst nightmare, back to haunt him.” Inside Soap recently brought you news of Clayton’s graveside getaway – which will see the…

What with all the recent dramas at No 21, poor Martin and Stacey have barely had a moment to themselves – so with Valentine’s Day on the horizon, Martin makes plans to take his wife on a romantic night out at E20. Unfortunately, when the big day finally arrives, they’re dismayed to be interrupted by Jean, Mo and Kat! Realising that their date is heading towards disaster, Martin sneakily calls Kush for some help, and tries to make an excuse to leave the club. Will Stacey and Martin ever manage to find some time away from the rest of their irritating family? Or are the pair destined to spend what’s left of Valentine’s night dancing with Big Mo?…

“You’ve got a look of George Clooney.” “Well, maybe he’s got a look of me.” In your dreams, Barlow – but now you say it, maybe just a bit... “Stace, what you up to?” “I was just going to go to the spa, have lunch with the Beckhams, little trolley dash round Harrods.” We’d love it if this actually was Stacey’s secret life, but she just never mentioned it to anyone! “I’m thinking of getting into the online game, buying and selling. It’s like eBay but only for people in the north, like a cross between eBay and Gumtree.” “Have you got a name for it?” “That’s the best bit. I’m thinking of calling it eBuyGum.com .” Having taken in the ‘Prima Donna’ takeaway and the new…

FAIR CITY Paul is gutted this week, when Oisin announces he and Charlotte are marrying and moving to London! However, this leaves Charlotte with a realisation. Meanwhile, Sharon refuses to move out when Bela reveals he’s selling the house. Plus, Deegan stops Cass from skip-diving. RIVER CITY Lenny makes bloody plans for Valentine’s Day this week – he keeps up a loving pretence to Lydia until Alex interrupts, and walks into a trap! Elsewhere, Ruby is shattered after finding out who sent her a Valentine’s card. Plus, Gabriel is unaware that Amber is using him. THE ARCHERS Elizabeth struggles to keep up appearances at Lower Loxley this week, when Jill arrives with an unexpected visitor. Meanwhile, Ben and Ruairi’s Love Sucks party gets under way. Finally, Lee and Helen’s first…

SEEING STARS Last week in Hollyoaks, Yazz was wearing a really nice fleece – it was blue with stars on it. It looked so cosy! Can you tell me where it’s from, please? | Jemma I can! Yasmine’s ‘faux fur jacket in star print’ is from ASOS, and is in the sale for £26! There’s only a few sizes left, though, so you’d better be quick. RICKY’S A REGULAR? My mum told me that EastEnders star Ricky Champ – aka horrible Stuart – has been in the soap before. Is she pulling my leg, or is it true? | Jordan, Hull Your mum is in fact correct! Ricky had a small role in EastEnders back in September 2009, when he played a photographer from the Walford…

Having been kidnapped by her brother Colby, Bella arrives in the Bay this week! And newcomer Courtney Miller tells us that her alter ego has lots to get her head around… Welcome to Summer Bay, Courtney! Tell us about Bella… Bella is an independent – but sheltered – 16-year-old who is still discovering herself and the world around her. Although she is feisty, underneath her hard exterior, she wants to be loved. How does she react when she finds out the truth about her violent dad, Ross? She denies it. How could her dad, who has protected her all these years, be evil? A lot of Bella’s anger and hints of her dark personality spark from this new information – she feels as if her whole childhood was a lie.…

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I think Father Ted is one of the best TV comedies that’s ever been made – and I say that as a huge Bilko fan, you know, The Phil Silvers  Show. I didn’t think anything would ever exceed Bilko in terms of writing, but Father Ted is fantastic. Every time I go back and watch an old episode, it’s just as funny – if not funnier. The last thing I watched that I was really into was Killing Eve . I was completely knocked out by it. I thought it was so well-crafted – the writing was great, the subject matter was attention-grabbing and, for a subject that’s pretty dark and grisly, I thought they managed to balance it with the humour that was…

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 Jan Jenning............................... Di Botcher Dylan Keogh........................... William Beck Marty Kirkby................ Shaheen Jafargholi Jade Lovell.......................... Gabriella Leon Jacob Masters....................... Charles Venn Rash Masum........................... Neet Mohan Robyn Miller................ Amanda Henderson Ruby Sparks.............................. Maddy Hill Louise Tyler........................... Azuka Oforka CORONATION STREET Dev Alahan........................ Jimmi Harkishin Adam Barlow...................... Sam Robertson 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 Carla Connor............................. Alison King Jenny Connor...............…

Peter’s in trouble again – does he like Abi, or is he just stringing her along? He has feelings for Abi – he liked being around her and he finds her attractive. Peter wasn’t planning it, it just happened, and they enjoy each other’s company. He’s not using her for anything. Is Abi right about Carla keeping Peter dangling? It’s an extremely complicated situation. Sometimes, Peter just lets go of a relationship and thinks that he can move on, but Carla won’t let him – and vice versa. Peter reckons Abi’s a great person and they have a lot in common, but then Carla becomes involved in his life again and Peter falls towards her automatically. Do you think they’ll always be like this? I do until one of them…

EastEnders’ Nitin Ganatra is soon to wave goodbye to the role of Masood Ahmed for the second time. The star came back to the Square in 2017 after quitting a year earlier, following more than a decade as the popular resident – and he explains why it’s time to bow out again… “When I was asked to return to EastEnders it was always with the intention of setting up new Asian characters to continue the Masood family adventures,” says Nitin. “With Arshad and Mariam at the helm, and with the arrival of sisters Iqra and Habiba, I can now venture off to new horizons. Masood might return – but for now it’s farewell.” Meanwhile, the Slaters may need to make room for one more at the inn! Former…

Daz your lot! Emmerdale’s Daz (played by Mark Jordon) recently left the village for a new job down south, and Inside Soap learns it’s the last we’ll see of him. “There are no current plans for his return,” says a show source. We love Lydia! Meanwhile, Dales bosses will be focusing more on Lydia (played by Karen Blick). “We’re going to be exploring her past a bit more and learning what makes Lydia, ‘Lydia,’” say bosses Kate Brooks and Laura Shaw. New romance! Sparks will fly when Ben Mitchell returns to the Square played by new face Max Bowden. “He’s confident and comfortable with his sexuality,” says Square chief, Kate Oates. “We might see him with a new love interest…”…

“ Emmerdale seems to be using its history at the moment, so I’d love Kathy Glover back from Oz. Her niece Alice could come with her, maybe with a sexy Aussie hubby. I always liked actress Malandra Burrows, and we’d get to see Kathy face off with Kim again!” …hopes reader Amelia “There are far too many loveless souls in Corrie just now. How about a speed dating night at the Rovers for Dev, Maria, Craig, Kevin, Audrey etc? It’d be a good way to try out some new characters as well.” …says reader Polly “It’s time Hollyoaks’ Liberty had a proper love interest! Jesse would be great for her. They’re both so sweet, and they’d be comedy gold…

Albert Square says farewell to Dr Legg this week, as he slips away in the company of one of his oldest friends, Dot. She’s right by his side as he finally succumbs to his illness back home in Walford, the place where he served so many years as a much-loved local GP. The pair are sharing their most tender memories when Dr Legg leaves Dot forever – and she’s again left to mourn the loss of a dear companion… “Dot was determined that Dr Legg shouldn’t die in hospital, and that Albert Square was where he must spend his final hours,” sighs our Walford spy. “So while the loss of her great friend is heartbreaking, Dot can at least be comforted by the fact that Harold had his last precious…

Sylver doesn’t know it yet, but his mum’s a secret serial killer, who’s trying to rid the village of bad dads! And it just so happens that Liam is the absolute worst dad of them all… So might Breda kill him next? “This is something that Moya [Brady, who plays Breda] and I have discussed!” teases David. “Liam’s messing with her family and considering her motives for killing in the past – I’m surprised she hasn’t gone after Liam yet! “I’ve no idea what will happen – but I think if Sylver found out his mum was the killer, he would say, ‘Right, let’s do Liam in!’ He definitely wants rid of him.”…

When Nick finds himself caught in the middle of David and Shona’s Clayton crisis, it’s just the start of a volatile partnership between the siblings, with star Jack P Shepherd (David) hailing them as the Street’s answer to Cain and Abel as the year goes on. But will the boys end up destroying each other? “Iain [MacLeod, Corrie’s producer] has said that they’re gonna be a bit bad – a bit sort of evil,” grins the actor. It looks as if old wounds will be reopened – the last time the pair feuded, David stage-managed a car cash which left Nick badly injured. “We’ve never seen that bad side to Nick, which is interesting,” muses Jack. “They can go down that route and blame it on his brain injury that…

It’s Laurie and Sinead’s one-year anniversary this week – but Laurie’s romantic plans end up going completely wrong… Laurie organises a surprise breakfast for Sinead and plans to officially change Hannah’s last name to Shelby. However, he can’t find Sinead anywhere, as she’s across town organising a special anniversary dinner! After his big breakfast is ruined, Laurie heads out to find Sinead – only to catch her talking to Tony about their previous affair! Luckily for Sinead, Laurie doesn’t hear the details, so when he pushes for an explanation, Sinead blurts out that she suspects he’s having a fling with Sienna! After a pizza date and a game of ‘dares’ at Sienna’s flat, Sinead’s jealousy goes into overdrive – so she sneaks into the school and attempts to hack into…

The apple didn’t fall far from the tree when it comes to Steve Owen’s boy Hunter. Mel might be his mother and the woman who raised him, but since she’s never murdered anyone, and Steve was no stranger to a cold-hearted killing, we’re guessing that Hunter’s a daddy’s boy. And more’s the pity as far as poor Mel is concerned! This week, determined to keep Hunter out of police custody for bumping off bigamous Ray, she enlists Jack’s help and drags him on a desperate dash out of Walford (see p8). But while Mel’s bid to double-cross duplicitous Ray has long-since gone pear-shaped, Tamzin Outhwaite, who plays the mum, has been delighted by the support she’s received on the back of it. “It’s just been an outpouring of love, really,”…

Hair-raiser “All of Mrs T’s wigs had names – Beverley, Flick, Bob, Trish the Dish, Luxury Lisa… We had brilliant moments deciding which one to wear each day. It was important to me that viewers knew she wore a wig – but some people never got it! Can you believe that?” What a Croc “I’d tell the camera crew not to show my feet because I always wore Crocs rather than proper shoes – I went for comfort over style! I tried to get it written into the scripts that Mrs T had an ingrown toenail so that I could wear them all the time, but they wouldn’t have it!” Trophy time “Winning my Inside Soap Award [for Best Daytime Star in 2017] was an amazing moment because it’s voted…

Why do Emmerdale brothers end up trying to kill each other? Everyone from Robert and Andy Sugden to Carl and Matthew King to Daz and Dan Spencer have been locked in feuds. Now Ellis Chapman must add his name to the list with older brother Billy Fletcher, as their rivalry turns deadly this week. “The audience is going to see a side to Ellis that they haven’t seen before,” teases Asan N’Jie, who plays Jessie’s younger son. “His relationship with Billy is the worst it’s ever been. It gets to the point where Ellis loses it, and things get really bad!” Aside from their battle for mum Jessie’s attention, the fellas have fallen out over Ellis’ girlfriend Victoria, too. She has been trying to encourage them to make up, but…

1 Katie Louise McGlynn was born in Rochdale, Lancashire on 16 July 1993 to her parents, Trevor and Ruth. She is the youngest of five! She has an elder half-sister, but also has triplet brothers – Daniel, Michael and Trevor – born in 1988. “My mum actually never wanted kids!” laughs Katie. “I’m not lying! Then she got pregnant with three lads.” 2 As a teenager, Katie had minor roles in TV shows including Moving On, The Well, Paradox and Leonardo, and appeared in panto. But her big break came in 2011 when she won a part in BBC drama Waterloo Road as tomboy Jodi Allen, aka Scout. “I was 17 when I joined,” explains Katie. “At the time, I was like a little Barbie – but they cut my…

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BACK IN THE DAY, WE RECALL Shipwrecked being prime post-Hollyoaks omnibus viewing for those lazy Sunday mornings, so it’s taken a small mental adjustment to get used to watching it nightly in primetime – but we’re very glad to see it back. This year’s castaways have already provided plenty of memorable moments, from falling out over the existence (or not) of mermaids to fearing that they might be sent home for farting. Plus, as much as we adore Love Island, it’s great to see an isle-based reality show where the social dynamics are a bit more complicated than who wants to snog who……

RUN RABBIT Keeley Hawes, Jill Halfpenny and Sally Phillips have all joined the cast of Channel 4’s upcoming comedy Year Of The Rabbit. The six-parter stars Toast Of London’s Matt Berry as a hardened, booze-loving cop in Victorian London. FLEA FOR ALL Killing Eve’s Fiona Shaw and Four Weddings… star Kristin Scott Thomas are set to enter the world of BBC3’s Fleabag when it returns with its second series soon. But the exact nature of their roles is a mystery. BE ON TV! A new BBC series is looking for homebuyers who want to escape the city and move to Britain’s top market towns for more space and a better quality of life. If you’d like help with your search and to be on the show, apply now at…

CHRISTOPHER TIMOTHY (Ted Murray, EastEnders ) IN Ted was last seen back in August, heading off to Oz to visit his son Alan, following the death of his beloved wife, Joyce. Off screen, Christopher has also been on the move – although not quite so far afield! His travel series Vintage Roads, which he’s filmed with his old mate, actor Peter Davison, is currently airing on Channel 4 on Saturday nights. Ted will be rolling back into Walford soon! Later this year ADAM BARLOW (Wayne Hayes, Corrie ) IN Not to be confused with the character of Adam Barlow (who Corrie bosses tell us will be returning in the coming months, depite his departure last week), this Adam Barlow is the actor who’ll be playing…

CATH’S CRIME Ex-Corrie star Catherine Tyldesley (Eva) will be back on our screens before too long. The actress has landed a plum role in new Channel 5 crime drama 15 Days, which looks at the days leading up to a horrific murder. The actress is currently filming in Cardiff, alongside Welsh actor Tom Rhys Harries. GOODBYE, MARTHA Tributes have been paid to EastEnders’ Martha Ross, who was a familiar face as a stallholder on Bridge Street. Martha was also the mum of TV presenters Paul and Jonathan Ross, and appeared on the soap for over 20 years. “She was always smiling and laughing!” said Jessie Wallace (Kat). “A lovely lady. And she thought the absolute world of her family.” Meanwhile, Shane Richie (Alfie) added, “What a bloody lovely lady. I…

EMMERDALE Country strife! THERE’S DRAMA AHEAD FOR PETE AND RHONA… Coming out of a dreadful relationship and embarking on an affair with a sexy young farmhand might seem the stuff of romance novels – but for Rhona, it looks as though she’ll have a happy ending for real, with boyfriend Pete helping her banish the horrors of her past to the history books. That’s until next week, when the pair are faced with their biggest crisis ever… EASTENDERS Double trouble! There’s mayhem for Mas next week, as his nieces Iqra and Habiba burst on to the Square! But as they tell him they’re in town to look after Walford East while he’s away, do they have an ulterior motive? CORRIE Sister acts up! Sally agrees to a night out with…

What a fabulous idea it was to pair up Walford’s Jay and Ruby. He’s been languishing in Plot Siberia since, well, forever, and she deserves a reminder that good guys actually do exist and get the girl. It was all kinds of cute to see them gently navigate their way into each other’s arms, and we were grinning like hopeless romantics, squealing ‘Aww!’ as they shared their first kiss. Soppy as hell, we know! We think that Sarah and Gary would be a lot happier if she had cheated with Adam, and he’d taken that job in Qatar. Cos wow, this is bleak. This week’s Emmerdale was such a Dallas rip-off, and we loved the 80s vibe. But watch out – this sort of gubbins usually ends up with someone…