Table of contents for 20 - 2019 in Inside Soap UK

“Our big Summer Preview is hot stuff!” We’ve been working hard for you this week, using all of our powers to bring you as many secrets of the summer season as we can uncover. Our six-page Summer Preview on Corrie, Emmerdale and EastEnders is certainly hot stuff, but if you love the Aussie soaps, Hollyoaks and the medical dramas, don’t worry – we’ll have a sizzling platter of gossip from them next week! As for this week, well, it’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for in Emmerdale, as Maya finally feels the long arm of the law – but we have a strange sense that it’s not the end of this story. In Walford, Kat might regret her fun with Kush when matters turn to her family – what…

While he’s not plotting against Phil and Billy, Ben has another target in mind – Keanu! It’s clear that the two men aren’t exactly bosom buddies, with Ben paranoid that Keanu has replaced him in his father’s affections. In fact, Ben’s jealousy is so out of control that he even goes to the effort of making a cardboard mask of his own face, and posts it to Keanu using a delivery service. After Keanu opens the package, he reads the bitter message on the reverse of the mask: ‘As you wanna be me so much!’ “This shows just how deranged Ben has become,” notes our spy. “This isn’t normal behaviour by any stretch of the imagination. Ben is quite clearly disturbed – and there’s no telling whether this is just…

“Rather than Kim Tate being a total bitch, I think Emmerdale should give her some female friends. A proper ‘girl power’ gang of strong women, such as Chas and Megan. I reckon the show is at its most powerful when the women team up!” …pleads reader Julia “I hope Norris’ visit lasts long enough for him to have a proper encounter with Evelyn. They’ll either utterly hate each other or become instant best friends! Put them on rival pub quiz teams, please!” …says reader Lucy “Last issue, Inside Soap said that the killing of Ronnie and Roxy Mitchell was a mistake. I feel the same way about Fatboy. That was really cruel and horrible. I think the new producer should bring him back to look after Dot.” …insists reader Margaret…

“Why didn’t you lock the door?” “Oh, I’m sorry my abduction skills aren t up to scratch. I wasn’t intending on keeping anyone prisoner!” Priya was as much use as a Sharma & Sharma chocolate teapot during the big Maya showdown. “You hear about it all the time. Some woman befriends a gullible old pensioner, and then ‘boom’! He’s buried under the rhubarb, and she’s jetting off to Lanzarote with his pension book and a suitcase full of war medals.” It’s as if Tracy’s glanced into her own future. “He never would have slept with me if he didn’t love me!” Oh, Habiba. You poor innocent. “This carpet has seen better days.” “It’s got more stains than Keegan’s duvet.” Thanks, EastEnders. That’s enough of that. “If you hadn’t have killed…

FAIR CITY Carol is concerned when Robbie doesn’t respond to her romantic advances this week, but there’s something else on his mind. Elsewhere, Hughie returns to McCoy’s and ruins Jane’s plans! Plus, Eoghan receives some devestating news in the post. RIVER CITY Joe takes a day off work to help Ruby with her studies this week – but are his intentions as innocent as he makes them out to be? Meanwhile, Sonny searches for the truth behind Angus’ mugging… Also, Gabriel is shocked to find that his house has been sold! THE ARCHERS The shock arrival at Lower Loxley causes trouble for Elizabeth this week – is she strong enough to send them on their way? Elsewhere, Ed struggles to cope under the weight of his deception. Finally, irritated Jill…

“Nate knows the situation with Rhona is messed up…” “It’s going to be weird, my mum seeing me kissing on screen!” admits Jurell Carter, who plays new boy Nate, whose recent arrival in the village has already been blighted by a fight with Rhona’s boyfriend Pete over his and Rhona’s secret kiss. “She’s such a fan of Emmerdale, and she watches it every night! The fact that her big son is on Emmerdale, is crazy. But I don’t think I’ll be watching the kissing scenes with her.” There’s every chance there’ll be quite a few scenes Jurell will be forced to sit out while his mum tunes in. Particularly this week, as the dust settles in the wake of Pete’s discovery that his girlfriend shared a drunken snog with Nate…

David was once spotted in a very unlikely place… Despite being a regular fixture on our screens, David insists that he isn’t often spotted by Corrie fans while he goes about his daily business. But he does remember one time when he was recognised in the last place he would have expected… “The strangest place was Nepal!” he recalls. “My son was out there on a gap year, about 20 years ago, and I was in a restaurant with him. It suddenly went very quiet and all the staff were looking at me. “It transpired that the restaurant owner’s daughter had been studying in Sussex, and watched the show to help her learn English! She was very homesick, but found real comfort in watching this Coronation Street community and their…

She’s part of a large family in Weatherfield, but Corrie star Kym Marsh (Michelle) now has a large home brood too – after her daughter Emilie Cunliffe recently gave birth to a bouncing baby boy. Along with Emilie’s partner, Mikey Hoszowskyj, actress Kym helped her daughter in the delivery room. “I never asked my mum to be my birthing partner,” laughed Emilie, before the birth. “It’s just standard that she’ll be there!” Proud Kym announced the tot’s arrival with a cute snap on Instagram, captioned: “Last night was a night I will never forget… My beautiful grandson – I will always love you.” Kym also revealed that she won’t be called the traditional ‘Nanny’ or ‘Granny’ – instead she’s chosen to be known as ‘Loli’. Meanwhile, love is all around…

HOLLYOAKS’ MANDY Dress stylishly, from night to day in the most comfortable way, like Sarah Jayne with the pyjama co-ord trend……

ICELAND Hatari, ‘Hatri∂ mun sigra’ (no previous wins) Only at Eurovision would you find a techno-punk metal group in bondage gear denouncing capitalism. It’s a fan fave, but might it be too out-there for mainstream voters? ITALY Mahmood, ‘Soldi’ (last win in 1990) Since returning to the contest in 2011, Italy has only finished outside the top 10 on two occasions, and this slick, catchy and impassioned number inspired by Mahmood’s childhood seems set to continue that successful streak. NETHERLANDS Duncan Laurence, ‘Arcade’ (last win in 1975) The bookies’ favourite at the time of writing, this ballad with a soaring chorus sounds a bit Florence + The Machine, but sung by a man. (Laurence + The Machine, then?) Have your lighters aloft for this one. RUSSIA Sergey…

BULLSEYE! Corrie worked its little socks off to interest us in the Alya-Ryan-Bethany romance saga, and then Norris swooped in and stole the show with his own Mary-Frieda love triangle. The young men of Weatherfield can learn a thing or two from Norris about how to pull focus. Meanwhile, you’d never know that actor Malcolm Hebden has been so terribly poorly – it was as if he’d never been away! As 16-year-old Jacob left his ‘mums’ and dad to join the teacher who groomed him, we feel it wasn’t the most appropriate product placement opportunity. You can always rely on Dev and Steve to fill a scene with utter nonsense, not move a plot along in the slightest, and still be the most entertaining thing you’ve seen all week! Rhona’s…

The heat is set to turn up for Corrie’s Fiddler On The Roof this summer, after the identity of the person responsible for sabotaging Underworld and causing Rana Habeeb’s death is finally revealed! “Following weeks of speculation, we are finally going to learn which local has blood on their hands,” teases a Weatherfield spokesperson. “Viewers will learn the truth, although the rest of the Street still has a little way to go before they clock on. It’s a story that is going to run and run, and the outcome is not going to be cut and dried.” The six suspects in the frame are Carla, Peter, Nick, Robert, Gary and Seb – and we can confirm that one of them is doomed to spiral into becoming the soap’s big new…

The road to true love never runs smoothly – and Michelle and Robert won’t be any exception to the rule. “Robert sets his sights on winning back Michelle – but mistakes from his past return to haunt him,” explains our mole. “It’s no secret that both are leaving the cobbles, but their exits are a long way off. Between now and then, Robert will get into hot water, and when his skeletons tumble out of the closet, he’ll have a big decision to make.” Our spies recently spotted star Tristan Gemmill (aka Robert) filming some very incriminating scenes. The Bistro boss will seemingly share a kiss with Vicky Jefferies – the mother of tearaway teen Tyler. Will Michelle be left heartbroken if she finds out?…

Terrified Megan could wind up in a prison cell before the summer is out – if she is convicted for causing the car accident that nearly killed Pollard! This week, her biggest concern is keeping her daughter, Eliza, after the girl’s dad Jai threatens to fight for sole custody (see p27). But does the mum stand to lose her freedom, too? Given that Megan initially lied to save her own skin, it’s unlikely that the courts will look too favourably on her – and a judge could well decide to lock the guilty woman up and throw away the key. Meanwhile, with her secret out, Megan is set to become public enemy number one in the village. So, will Frank be alone in supporting her? Or might someone else be…

It’s not just Sienna suffering at wicked Laurie’s hands this week – Sinead finally admits to Tony and Diane that her husband has raped her, in a special episode dedicated entirely to this storyline. But Anna warns that Laurie might not be punished for what he’s done… “In reality you don’t always get the right outcome,” she says. “Hollyoaks played that well in the football abuse plot, as Buster was sent down for what he did to Ollie, but not to Brody. It’s important to show every side of – so it’s good to see these women trying to take control of the situation, and fighting for to believe them”…

Mild-mannered Steve transforms into a baseball bat-wielding psycho this week – after another taxi fare turns sour! The troubled cab driver is forced to get back behind the wheel, as wife Tracy pressures him to start earning enough money so they can get a house of their own. But with Steve still reeling from what happened the week before – when a robber got in his cab and forced him to be a getaway driver – he’s not in the best frame of mind. Add to that the police breathing down his neck, plus his money worries, and it’s no wonder Steve loses it when a group of lads try to skip their fare… “Steve is on a hair trigger, terrified for his safety and convinced he’s about to lose…

Roxy is excited to have her boyfriend Vance making himself at home with her this week, but her Aunt Terese wants her ex-lover gone! “Vance is a bit of a blow-in guest,” explains Conrad Coleby, who plays the newcomer. “He’s staying with Roxy in the Willis house, and he’s enjoying rattling Terese while he’s there.” Viewers are already aware that Vance and Terese were embroiled in a rocky relationship years ago, but he remains in high spirits, despite the fact that he’s living with his ex! “Vance absolutely loves dangling her niece in Terese’s face!” laughs Conrad. “There’s still definitely a bit of resentment there in him.” Terese confides in Ned that she’s not fooled by Vance’s act, and is well aware of how dangerous his mates back in Darwin…

In the wake of recent events between Laurie and Sinead, Diane and Tony try to help out with their granddaughter Hannah this week. But coaxing the youngster to eat doesn’t prove as straightforward as they’re hoping… After Hannah stubbornly refuses to eat her vegetables, both Diane and Tony struggle to convince her that she needs her greens. However, with Hannah determined to stand her ground, can her grandparents manage to change the little girl’s mind?…

I know violence is wrong, but I cheered when Tracy slapped Maya across the face and shouted: “Shut your mouth and get in the car!” I’ve had a long wait for Maya to get her comeuppance, and while it’s good the secret is out, it looks as if the wait is far from over! Gillian, Redditch I had to write in to praise the work of actress Louisa Clein, who plays Maya. As the villain of the story, she is impossible to ‘like’, but Ms Clein plays a complicated character brilliantly. I’m left gasping at how coolly manipulative Maya is – like when she claimed her kiss with Jacob was him assaulting her! Marji, Doncaster As Leyla, Tracy and Priya took Maya for ‘a drive’, I thought it was great…

BABY BELLE! Zak and Lisa were gifted a festive miracle when their daughter Belle was born in a stable on Christmas Day, delivered by vet Paddy. The big shock? Lisa didn’t know she was expecting, but both she and Zak were delighted! BUS CRASH HORROR! One of the darkest moments of Zak’s life has been the death of his beloved son Butch in a bus crash. In the aftermath, mechanic Lisa was forced to confess that she had worked on the vehicle. She was subsequently blamed for the tragedy, which led to Zak temporarily leaving her. LISA IS ATTACKED! Evil Derek Benrose raped colleague Lisa as they worked overtime at the sweet factory. The police didn’t have enough evidence to prosecute Derek for Lisa’s rape – although after a second…

While Bex studies hard for her exams, the pressure has been building – and our heart goes out to the struggling teen. But as she marks the anniversary of her best friend Shakil’s death, further heartbreak is in store. After Bex confesses her love for Shaki’s brother Kush this week, she’ll be distraught to discover he and Kat are together. And with her world on the brink of falling apart, Jasmine Armfield – who plays Bex – admits things are set to get worse before they get better… It’s great to speak to you, Jasmine! We’re really feeling for Bex just now… Me too! It’s all getting a bit much for her. The exams, the pressure from her mum and dad… Martin’s got this new job at the chippy which…

The fallout from Sienna’s harassment allegations continue this week, and it’s clear that co-worker Nancy is not on her side! But when Sinead reveals what’s happened to her behind closed doors, actress Jess Fox wonders if her alter ego’s mind could change? Why doesn’t Nancy believe Sienna’s claim of sexual harassment against Laurie? If it had been anyone other than Sienna, she would have taken it seriously. But look back at their chequered history – Sienna tried to kill Nancy’s children! Nancy’s convinced that Sienna’s just up to her old tricks. So it’s a question of whether Sienna can convince her… Have you enjoyed working with Anna Passey (who plays Sienna) again? Absolutely! We had a ball when we did the Nancy, Darren, Sienna love triangle all those years ago.…

Cobbles favourite Alan Halsall (Tyrone) has made his first public appearance with new girlfriend, former Street actress Tisha Merry (Steph Britton). The couple made their debut at co-star Sam Aston’s (Ches) recent wedding to Briony Gardner. They wished the new Mr and Mrs Aston well, as they posted this cute snap of themselves at the beautiful venue. Prior to his relationship with Tisha, Alan was married to Lucy-Jo Hudson (who also starred in Corrie as Katy Harris), but they announced their split last year.…

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There are an awful lot of opinions out there, and sometimes it’s hard to sift through the white noise and get a clear idea of what the general public really thinks. Romesh Ranganathan is here to help us out in this new series, in which he’s assembled a focus group of 25 ordinary Brits – including his mum – ready to share their thoughts on topical subjects. “We wanted people from all walks of life, backgrounds and ages,” explains Romesh. “We held auditions – basically a very informal version of the show in an office – so that they could meet me and the other Ranganation members, and so we could figure out who would be right. It wasn’t necessarily about them being good on TV – we were more…

Award-winning writer/director Stephen Poliakoff returns to BBC2 this week, with a new six-part drama with a loosely autobiographical edge. Set in the late 1950s in the backdrop of the Cold War, it follows Russian-born Samuel Petrukhin (Toby Stephens), a manufacturer of hearing aids whose clients include Sir Winston Churchill, who receives an invitation to demonstrate his work for MI5. But it’s not his amplifying devices they’re after – it’s his friendship with MP Richard Shaw (Linus Roache)  and his wife Kathleen (Keeley Hawes)… “He’s very conflicted by it,” reveals Toby. “One of the things I really liked is seeing someone who’s not an adept spy. He’s cack-handed, but has to go along with it because his livelihood depends on it. He’s basically being blackmailed.” Part of Samuel’s insecurity that drives…

ANDREW WHYMENT (Kirk Sutherland, Corrie ) OUT Viewers will see Kirk depart the cobbles in a taxi this week, as the singer embarks on his musical tour! Before leaving, the wannabe popstar will perform his special song for Beth outside the Rovers, leaving her deeply touched. Fortunately, Kirk won’t be away from the Street for too long. “We can confirm that Kirk will be back on screen by early summer,” a Corrie source tells us – but will the crooner have found fame and fortune on his travels? This week TIM ROBARDS (Pierce Greyson, Neighbours ) IN store There for ’s a Chloe surprise this in week, when her ex-lover Pierce arrives back in Erinsborough! She’s instantly curious about his motives –…

Billy puts himself in the firing line this week, when he learns that Ben is plotting against Phil. But by telling Phil what he knows, Billy becomes Ben’s next target! Billy makes his discovery after an unexpected visit from his granddaughter Lola’s ex-fiancé, Ewan. Although Ben threatened to kill him should he ever try to contact Lola again, Ewan risks his neck by trying to persuade Lola and Lexi to come back to Newcastle with him. Sadly for him, neither Lola nor Billy are inclined to believe his story about Ben’s darker side… “They soon send Ewan packing with a flea in his ear,” reveals our Walford insider. “But when Lola tells Ben about the accusation, Ben’s violent reaction leaves her with no doubts that Ewan was telling the truth…

It will be the ultimate battle of the brothers, as David and Nick go head-to-head… Sarah is given a new lease of life when Adam sweeps her off her feet – breaking Gary’s heart in the process… Ryan appears to have lost Ayla and Bethany – but could one of the girls have a change of heart? Work colleagues become more than just friends. Who will end up mixing business with pleasure? A new face arrives in Emmerdale village – and very quickly sets the cat among the pigeons… Stung by Rhona’s kiss with Nate, will Pete decide to get his own back? Love is in the air this summer, as romance blossoms on the Square for an unlikely duo… A shock twist sees the Brannings at the mercy of…

While we pray another long hot summer will have us reaching for ice-cold drinks, the Dales locals will be thirsty for revenge! As David and Leyla hope that Maya pays for her grooming of Jacob, they won’t be the only ones out for vengeance… Victoria’s nightmare is set to continue over the summer, with her rape ordeal still so raw, and any hope of rebuilding her life tainted by the news that she is pregnant. She has a big decision to make – will she keep her attacker Lee’s baby? Meanwhile, there is no guarantee that Lee will be brought to justice due to a lack of evidence. But might he still receive his comeuppance at the hands of Victoria’s vengeful brother, Robert? “Victoria was so traumatised after the assault…

Aaron is left stunned this week, after David reveals that Liv has been blackmailing Maya! In return for keeping quiet about Maya’s affair with Jacob, Liv managed to squeeze quite a bit of cash out of the teacher – which she’d been intending to give to Aaron and Robert to finance their surrogacy plans. However, Aaron is understandably appalled! He and Robert recently agreed to put their hopes for a baby on hold, and the knowledge that Liv would sink to such low tactics is an additional blow. So how will he choose to deal with his wayward sister?…

Roy’s friends start to wonder if he has something to hide this week, when he acts strangely over the topic of his mother’s ring. Having been told that Sylvia’s ring may have Egyptian origins, Roy recently went to Portsmouth to see if he could find out how his mum came by it. But when Brian asks him if he had any luck in solving the mystery, Roy acts evasively and tries to change the subject. Brian persists, however, and tells Roy that he and Wayne have done some further research that he might be interested in. Nevertheless, Roy paints on a smile and hurriedly ushers them out of the café, claiming he needs to close up. With Wayne concerned by Roy’s odd behaviour, what exactly isn’t his former guardian telling…

Former Holby patient Ken turns up to pitch a new piece of surgical equipment to Jac this week – much to her dismay and to Kian’s amusement. However, it transpires that Kian has had more to do with the arrival of Jac’s visitor than he initially lets on, and has provided footage of a recent operation performed by Jac to help aid Ken’s proposition. After Kian argues that purchasing the machinery is in her best interests, will Jac agree? Or will she let pride stand in her way?…

DRESS QUEST Help! I saw Hollyoaks’ Nicole wearing a lovely dress recently, and I’ve struggled to find it anywhere! I’d quite like to wear it for a party – please can you tell me where I can find it? | Tracy, Margate Fear not, Tracy – it’s available on ASOS for £45. Just search ‘Miss Selfridge maxi dress with blouson sleeve’. FINN’S ORDEAL In Emmerdale, Victoria talked with Moira about the difference between her situation and the time that her friend Finn Barton was raped. I can’t find anything about it online – so what happened? | Annie It’s a slight confusion, as although Finn had cause to worry that he might have been raped after his drink was drugged with Rohypnol by a seeming admirer, it was all…

“ I love filming in the café. I don’t know why – I just feel it’s like a movie set. And they have fresh cakes in there that smell really good. Sometimes you’re allowed to have one!” “ Stacey is my favourite character. She’s so iconic, and I love her – as Stacey and as Lacey [Turner, who plays her]! She’s strong, feisty, brilliant – what EastEnders is all about.” “ A scene that most sticks in my mind is the bus crash – it was so much fun with all the stunts. Not a typical day! Almost the whole cast was there – it was great to be a part of.” “ James Bye [aka Martin] makes me laugh so easily. He does impressions and things, and is really…

Of all the men who have come and gone from Carla Connor’s life, there’s only ever been one who she could ever truly rely on – her good friend Roy. That’s why we were so devastated recently, when he turned his back on her after discovering her part in the Underworld roof collapse that lead to Rana’s death. But following his return from Portsmouth last week, Roy has been instrumental in tracking down Carla and bringing her back to the cobbles. They still have a long way to go in repairing their friendship – but as we sit down for a chat with actor David Neilson, who plays Roy, he tells us that he hopes they can sort things out soon… “Roy might not know why, but he feels very…

1 Samuel David Aston was born on 7 June 1993, in Lancashire. He was bought up by his parents, Janet, a medical secretary, and Richard, an accountant. Sam attended Haslingden High School, but left when he was 16 – “I couldn’t wait to leave school,” says Sam. “But when it came to it, I was sad to go.” 2 Sam is the youngest of a whopping nine siblings! He has three older brothers and five older sisters. The Aston family name is a familiar one on Corrie, with two of Sam’s siblings also having appeared on the show. In 1996, Emily Aston appeared as Becky Palmer, the daughter of Claire, who at the time was dating Des Barnes. Sam’s brother Joseph also took a role in the soap, playing young…

Looks like it’s haircuts all round for the cast of Emmerdale! Harvey Rogerson’s (Leo) mum took to Instagram after the little’un lopped off a chunk of his blond locks with a pair of scissors! And it seemed there was no way to rectify the botched cut, as later on she posted another picture with his hair shaved off! But at least Harvey looks happy about his new do! Actor James Moore (Ryan) also shocked fans after snipping off his ponytail. He posted a pic of himself after and joked: “Just a trim.”…

Winning a TV singing competition is pretty tough, so anyone able to chalk up two victories in under 12 months is all right by us. After emerging triumphant in the first series of BBC1’s All Together Now last March, Hartlepool-born Michael Rice returned to compete in Eurovision: You Decide earlier this year, and now he’s set to represent the UK this weekend in Tel Aviv. Not bad work for someone who took a sizeable gamble on that big audition… “Before All Together Now, I was busking and working in McDonald’s,” Michael tells Inside TV. “And when the audition came, they wouldn’t give me the time off! So I just took a risk. I had to sell my car, because I couldn’t afford it any more, and I had to get…

BAY TREAT ITV crime drama The Bay is to return for a second series. The Morecambe-set show, starring Morven Christie and Daniel Ryan, averaged 7 million viewers an episode for its first run. It’s due back on our TV screens next year. FIGHTING BACK Michelle Keegan is currently on set in South Africa filming the next series of BBC1 Army drama Our Girl. New cast members joining 2 Section this time around include My Mad Fat Diary’s Nico Mirallegro and Ackley Bridge’s Amy-Leigh Hickman. TALK SHOP Keith Lemon is coming back to ITV2 in June to host a chat show with a difference. In Shopping With Keith Lemon, Keith and his guests will be stepping outside of the studio and enjoying a spot of retail therapy while they natter.…

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ANGELA’S BIG HAIR! Former Corrie star Angela Griffin (who played Fiona Middleton from 1992 to 1998) has joined the cast for season three of the Hulu series Harlots. The actress has been showing off her amazing hair-do for her character, Elizabeth Harley, on her Instagram page! The series, which focuses on sex workers in the eighteenth century, returns for its new run on 10 July. NICOLE’S CAR MISHAP Ex-Hollyoaks actress Nicole Barber-Lane (Myra McQueen) did herself a mischief recently, when she fell out of a car in a showroom, and had to be taken to hospital with a broken ankle and sprained wrist! “I didn’t realise the car was on a raised platform,” admits the embarrassed star, “and I went over the edge, twisting my ankle, hitting the floor between…

EASTENDERS Families at war! BUT IS IT THE KIDS OR THE PARENTS WHO ARE BEHAVING BADLY? Chaos ensues after a supposedly fun-packed picnic in the park next week, with dramatic repercussions for three Walford clans! A spot of childish rough and tumble ends up pitching the Taylors, Mitchells and Carters against one another – but as the families are dragged into the consequences of their respective kids’ behaviour, does everyone have their stories straight? EMMERDALE Home Home Farm? Kim has a major challenge on her hands next week, desperate to keep her son Jamie in the village. But her beloved boy’s not keen, meaning canny Kim will need to go all out to stop him leaving… CORRIE Shark attack! Just as Gary hoped it was safe to go back on…