Table of contents for 25 - 2019 in Inside Soap UK

“Our job really is like gossiping with friends” What’s nice about working on Inside Soap, is that sometimes our job really is like gossiping with old friends. Take our chat with Charlotte Bellamy – aka Emmerdale’s Laurel – this week. While it’s always a pleasure to catch up with Charlotte, who’s long been an Inside Soap favourite, there’s an extra layer of fun because we both get to gossip about Laurel – what we think about her life right now, her new man, even her new clothes – just as you would with a real-life mate! As it happens, we were both in agreement that Laurel’s on to a good thing at the moment – but see p42 for the full chat. And if it’s gossip you want, then there’s…

When Robert stepped up to help Tyler, the last thing we expected was for him to fall for the teen’s terrifying mum! Vicky and Robert getting together isn’t something we’ve seen on screen, and Kerri admits that it was tricky keeping the bombshell development on the down-low when she recently returned to the Coronation Street set… “I’ve had to mind what I say with people back home,” she chuckles. “It was hard keeping secrets, although I was beyond excited when I found out about this storyline. Michelle and Robert are a great couple, so once I was told that Vicky was going to be paired up with Robert – who is probably the hottest man on television right now – I was all right with that!”…

EastEnders’ Mick and Linda are in for an anxious wait throughout this summer, as their son Ollie is tested for autism. With the couple already struggling to cope with the potential diagnosis, they’ll need to pull together as they face what the future holds for their four-year-old son. “When Mick and Linda worry about Ollie’s behaviour, they face various challenges as they search for the answers to help their son,” says executive producer Jon Sen. “EastEnders has a history of ground-breaking stories that resonate with the nation.” The soap has been working with The National Autistic Society on the storyline. “We were absolutely delighted when EastEnders contacted us about this story,” says Jane Harris, the society’s director of external affairs. “We jumped at the chance to be involved, because we…

Clueless Jack takes his eye off the ball with Mel this week, as he deals with another drama – taking revenge on Tiffany’s rapist. Having identified and confronted Fraser, the man who sexually assaulted her, Tiff feels as if the matter is closed, but Jack isn’t ready to let it go. He’s incensed after seeing Fraser in the park, and asks police mate Muski if there’s anything they can do to bring him to justice. When Muski doesn’t give Jack the answer he’s looking for, the ex-cop isn’t happy, and there’s soon trouble as he and Fraser cross paths. The two men come to blows, and it appears as though things could get nasty. Given the most recent EastEnders trailer shows Jack being arrested for assault as devastated Tiff looks…

“EastEnders turns 35 in February. I predict the following will happen: Sharon will give birth in a live episode, Callum and Ben will get married, and someone will die a grisly death, which will spark a ‘whodunnit?’ plot.” …reckons reader Jack “It’s about time that Mary in Corrie got a toy boy. Deirdre Barlow did, so why not Mary? Adam is already taken, so how about one of Michelle’s boys?” …says reader Mrs G “ Lydia has been such a support to the Dingles since Lisa died – long before, in fact. It would be great for her and Sam to get married, and really bring the family together again.” …suggests reader Cat from Lincoln “With all the celeb cameos in Neighbours, I’d love to see my favourite band the…

Jean makes a new pal while undergoing her chemotherapy treatment this week – or, judging by the way the pair get off on the wrong foot, perhaps they’re destined to become bitter rivals? “Jean meets Daniel Cook at the hospital,” explains our EastEnders source. “She’s naturally still very much on edge about her illness, so after Daniel accidentally rubs her up the wrong way, she snaps at him – leaving Stacey stunned!” However, when Jean’s daughter decides to wade into the situation herself, telling Daniel to leave her mum alone, Jean is embarrassed and orders Stacey to leave instead. Later on, Jean is frustrated as she can’t find the book she’d been reading. And when she returns to the oncology unit, she finds that Daniel has it! Far from being…

The teens of Hollyoaks High are getting ready for their Great Gatsby- themed prom this week – although is the night about to end in disaster? Ollie dresses up for the big night, and asks Imran to teach him to dance so that he can impress his girlfriend, Brooke. Meanwhile, Marnie surprises Juliet by giving her a new outfit for the dance. Ollie, Imran, Brooke and Juliet are all glammed up and ready to party – but are they in for an evening they will remember forever?…

When they put new couples together, people always have very strong opinions about it initially,” grins Charlotte Bellamy (Laurel), as she joins us to chat about her alter ego’s romantic encounter with Jai this week. “I don’t know what viewers will make of Jai and Laurel – I just play the truth in it. But it’s been enjoyable, and seems to have gone down quite well so far…” However the audience reacts to the unexpected spark ignited between boss and assistant, no one can deny that Laurel deserves a little bit of happiness. Having lost her beloved husband Ashley in 2017, after caring for him throughout his battle with dementia, Laurel has been through the mill. So if Jai’s the man to make her smile again, then we’re all for…

Duffy recently opened up to her colleagues about her devastating dementia diagnosis. And following a particularly gruelling day, she decides that it’s time to hang up her uniform. Here, Cathy Shipton – who plays the Casualty fave – reveals why her alter ego resolves to end her nursing career as we know it… Can you explain to us how Duffy’s day begins? Duffy’s going to work – she’s sitting on the bus and witnesses an accident. She doesn’t get off the bus at first, but somebody spots her uniform, and so Duffy ends up getting involved. Despite Duffy doing well in that situation, her boss isn’t happy, is he? Mr Coulson – who is effectively Connie’s boss – has a very poor opinion of having a member of staff with…

1 Amanda Jane Mealing was born on 22 April 1967, and grew up in Dulwich, London. She was the youngest of four children – two sisters and one brother. Amanda was the only adopted member of her family, which was never kept a secret from her. 2 Amanda’s first long-running role came in 1980, joining the cast of Grange Hill as pupil Tracy Edwards in series three. Amanda proceeded to take on many roles in the 1990s, including the award-winning movie Four Weddings And A Funeral as Naughty Nicki, as well as ITV drama The Grand as Jo Jo Spiers. 3 Amanda was known as Mandy Mealing when she first started acting. Her first performance was on the BBC’s Julie Andrews special when she was just six years old! After…

You don’t need to be a body language expert to figure out that these two are totally smitten! Not afraid of a PDA, former Corrie co-stars Alan Halsall (Tyrone) and Tisha Merry (Steph Britton) were spotted holding hands and gazing lovingly at one another while out and about in Manchester. Love was also in the air when Tisha turned 26 recently, as 36-year-old Alan marked the occasion by posting a pic online, captioned: “Happy Birthday to this absolute beauty who puts a smile on my face every day.” The couple went public at Sam Aston (the Street’s Ches) and Briony Gardner’s wedding in May, and Tisha has revealed a psychic predicted the romance! “He said, ‘You’re going to find your soulmate before you’re 26’ and I was like, ‘Great, that’s…

It’s good to know even famous faces aren’t immune to going full ‘fan-girl’ on other celebs. And cobbles actress Alexandra Mardell (Emma) showed us just how much of a Spice Girl devotee she is when she went to the girl group’s recent Manchester gig. Ali tweeted: “Loved every second of @spicegirls. I sang every word, danced every step and got to catch up with so many gorgeous friends! Best night ever. I will forever #wannabeaspicegirl.” The actress took some amazing selfies with Emma Bunton, Mel B and Mel C, and she even managed a cheeky picture with singer and fellow concert-goer, Olly Murs – or ‘Essex Spice’ as he referred to himself on the night!…

Prepare to meet some of Britain’s most unlikely drag superstars in this new series, as Manchester-based drag collective The Family Gorgeous sets off on a cross country road-trip, hoping to bring a little bit of drag sparkle into life. They’ll  be meeting ordinary members of the public who are hoping that unlocking their drag alter ego will help them find their lost confidence, and maybe even rediscover themselves. Inside TV was intrigued, so we chatted to drag queen Cheddar Gorgeous to find out more… Can you tell us a bit more about the show? It’s allowing people that space to have a moment for themselves – so much in our lives we don’t actually allow ourselves that little moment to be celebrated, and to celebrate one another. I think drag…

JACEY SALLES (Rosa, Casualty ) IN Jacey is best remembered for playing the semi-regular role of Ramona Ramirez in ITV drama Cold Feet between 1998 and 2003, and returned for the show’s recent revival. She’s also guest-starred in Holby City and Doctors, so her medical credentials aren’t in doubt! She’s set to join the cast of Casualty as Rosa in the near future, and has just begun filming. Stay tuned for more details on how Rosa will fit into the team! Soon CHARLIE WINTER (Hunter Owen, EastEnders ) IN sentencing Hunter receives this week his , for the murder of stepfather Ray Kelly (see p18), but it’s not the end of the story just yet! 23-year-old actor Charlie has returned to his role, recording…

THEATRE BREXIT Brexit negotiations are now in their fourth year, and Prime Minister Adam Masters was the only candidate the party could agree on to lead them out of Europe. Will his plan be the right one? On at London’s King’s Head Theatre, and starring ex-EastEnder Adam Astill (aka Luke Browning) – for tickets and info, visit khanandsalinsky.co.uk/brexit DVD THE DURRELLS – SERIES FOUR Join the Durrells back in Corfu as Louisa opens the doors of the family villa as a guest house. Meanwhile, Larry struggles to get his book published, Leslie upsets people with his hunting skills, and Gerry wants to open a zoo… Win!  For the chance to win a copy, tell us who co-owns the bed and breakfast in Emmerdale village: A) Cain or B) Eric. Text…

It looks as if Robert and Aaron’s five-year love story is set to end with a sad goodbye later this year, as news breaks that Ryan Hawley, who plays Robert, is quitting the soap. According to recent reports, Ryan has decided to leave the role despite having “loved every minute” of his time on the show, because he wants to “try other projects”. Ryan joined the soap as Robert Sugden in 2014, taking over the role from previous actor Karl Davies, who quit the show five years earlier. Robert arrived married to Chrissie White – daughter of the new Home Farm owner Lawrence White – but it was his tortured affair with Aaron and their eventual marriage that really caught the imagination of viewers, who dubbed the couple ‘Robron’. And…

Poor Yasmeen looks set for heartbreak courtesy of Geoff, but Corrie star Shelley King is blissfully happy in her real-life romance. Shelley, 62, is in a civil partnership with director and actress Trilby James, and the couple were spotted having a fantastic night together at this year’s British Soap Awards. Trilby, who has starred in The Bill, Agatha Christie’s Poirot and Casualty, joined Shelley partying on the dance floor. So, no matter how bad things get for Yasmeen, at least Shelley knows she can leave her alter ego’s troubles behind and return to the happy home she and Trilby share in north London!…

FAIR CITY Hughie and Jackie are excited as the countdown to their wedding begins this week – however, will Heather tear the happy couple apart? Elsewhere, Will tries to hide his back pain from suspicious Cristiano. Plus, there’s serious trouble with a rogue driver… RIVER CITY Alex’s world falls apart this week – and when his search for Annie and his son reaches an end, he soon seeks revenge on Lenny! Meanwhile, Scarlett auditions Shieldinch men for the role of Dougie’s best man… Also, Kim hides her declining health from Bob. THE ARCHERS Jim returns from his trip this week, and soon makes a surprising decision after a plan from Jazzer ends in disaster! Elsewhere, can guilty Shula put things right once and for all? Finally, a secret is revealed,…

Forget Louise’s pregnancy, it’s Sharon’s that I’m more excited about! I can’t wait to see what the next few months have in store for her while she prepares for her new arrival. And I think it would be a shocking twist if, after all the worry, the baby turns out to be Phil’s, not Keanu’s. Sharon I can’t believe Sharon is pregnant as well – I did not see that coming! But I must admit the possibility Keanu may have knocked up both Sharon and Louise makes me feel a little icky. How on earth will Keanu explain that to his kids when they’re both older? Hamish, Birmingham I love any storyline involving Sharon, and I think Letitia Dean does such a brilliant job, even in the most crackers of…

“My favourite item of Laurel’s wardrobe is the ‘cover coat’ – the big one we wear between scenes. I’m always wearing that on the village set, as it’s cold out there at any time of year!” “I’d quite like to play Maya for the day. She’s played so well by Louisa Clein. There’s something eerie about Maya, and I love that she’s a real villain. She’s a departure from Laurel!” “I often end up having lunch on my own. I have three kids, so I like having that hour of quiet to myself in my dressing room when it’s so hectic at home. I’m not antisocial, though!” “ Mulberry Cottage, where Laurel lives, is my favourite place to film. I’ve done so many stories there, and have so many memories…

You do hear of these crazy stories where people intend to live a double life, don’t you?” muses Corrie star Tristan Gemmill, as we probe him on his character Robert being engaged to Michelle, and expecting a baby with secret lover Vicky at the same time! “I don’t think that’s the case with Robert, though – he gets into this situation totally by accident. He has a tricky period ahead of spinning two plates at the same time, but as an actor, that’s always fun to play.” Our jaws almost hit the floor when we found out that not only had Robert been secretly sleeping with Vicky, but that he’d also got her pregnant! The baby bombshell came as a massive surprise to Robert, who’d literally just got back together…

Praise be! There were accolades aplenty for soap celebrities recently, with stars recognised for both their acting abilities and off-screen work. Gaining approval from the Queen herself was Emmerdale royalty Chris Chittell (Pollard). The actor, who has played the villager since 1986, was awarded the prestigious British Empire Medal in the recent Queen’s birthday honours list for services to drama and charity! Aside from acting, Chris has raised huge sums for good causes by running marathons and hosting charity events. The star said: “When I first heard I would be receiving this honour I couldn’t believe it. Then I thought of the hundreds I have met along the way who give up their time for others and are not set to receive an accolade, so I share this with them.”…

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Recently, I’ve been watching two BBC series – Summer Of Rockets and Years And Years. I always watch anything that’s been written by Russell T Davies, because he’s an old youth theatre pal of mine – we’ve known each other since we were teenagers! Years And Years is curious and terrifying, and it’s really drawn me in. There’s been a feast of good comedy lately, but I’d have to say that my favourite is Mum – it’s brilliant. And I’ve just watched both series of Barry, which is great. I also loved Back To Life, Fleabag and Derry Girls. There are two classic films I always say are my favourites: 12 Angry Men and Casablanca. I love 12 Angry Men for the tension of them getting the right decision against…

Do you think Jessie has let her sons dominate her life too much? She really has. Jessie has been so consumed with getting Billy and Ellis on the straight and narrow that she’s lost sight of being April’s stepmum. She has a duty to April and to her new husband, but because Billy was beaten up straight after leaving jail, Jessie had to sort that out. She went into lioness mode. What advice would you give to Jessie? Girl, really? I’d be knocking her head against the wall from the time she got married and then let her son, who had just come out of prison, live in the house alongside a nine-year-old girl. I’d have made him stand on his own two feet a bit, and Ellis too. I’d…

Former resident Robert arrives back as king of the village – residing at Home Farm with new wife Chrissie. However, he soon falls for the oil-stained charms of Aaron, and the pair begin an affair… But when his sister-in law Katie Sugden finds out and confronts him, their showdown leads to her falling to her death… Robert is shot by Ross Barton and ends up in a coma – and it turns out that his brother Andy is the one behind the hit! When Aaron is sent to prison, Robert sleeps with his former sister-in-law Rebecca, who goes on to have his child. A year after an unofficial wedding in the Woolpack, Aaron and Robert finally marry. But it seems it won’t be happy ever after……

Fall and rise! Amanda Mealing says that her alter ego Connie’s upcoming departure from Casualty will be “heartbreaking”. But fans shouldn’t despair – Connie will be back after Amanda’s break from the show ready to “start all over again”. Vic’s new trauma! Emmerdale’s Isabel Hodgins has revealed a new character is set to bring more drama to Victoria’s pregnancy storyline. “The newcomer is set to put the cat among the pigeons, that’s for sure!” shares the star. Summer feels! Hollyoaks has filmed scenes at a real-life music festival for episodes later this summer, with boss Bryan Kirkwood saying he wants to show “joyous, real-life experiences which many of our audience should be able to relate to”.…

MOIRA & CAIN Moira utterly despised Cain, even after they’d had sex at the Dingle garage. Regretting the hook-up, she felt dirty, and hated Cain more when hubby John found out and ditched her. But long after John’s death, hate turned to love! MAX & RAINIE Nobody could believe it when Max rocked up in Walford married to Rainie – they’d always hated each other. But although they only got hitched to gain custody of baby Abi, they fell for each other for real! TOYAH & IMRAN Toyah thought Imran was a pompous misogynist, while Imran thought Toyah was a gobby do-gooder! However, a slanging match ended in a steamy encounter in his office. A year later, Toyah and Imran are a rock-solid Corrie couple!…

“Pig muck! Best hangover cure there is.” Thanks, Sam – but we’ll stick with a can of Coke and a Mars bar. “This place is getting more insane by the minute!” Hey, Jamie. Welcome to Emmerdale. “Us holding hands and singing Kumbaya isn’t going to help Denny, is it?” “Then what will?” “How about a clip round the ear’ole?” After all, it never did Phil any harm, eh? “Tracy’s like that woman with snakes in her hair.” “Oh, don’t get your head chopped off, Tracy. We need you on the taxis.” It’s good that Ken and Steve maintain a healthy fear of their own daughter/wife. “Yes – Medusa! One glance from her could turn a man to stone. Well, until Perseus chopped her head off.” “Your mum doesn’t pull any…

The Dales locals are getting ready for a major sporting event this week, as they prepare for a football match against a neighbouring team. With Bear acting as manager, Paddy’s keen to impress his old man with his dribbling skills. But when Doug and Jimmy find out who is managing the opposition, their confidence takes a serious knock – since it’s none other than former Leeds United and Bradford City player Chris Kamara… “I’m essentially playing myself and not a character – but hopefully that’ll be the next thing along the line!” beams Chris, who currently works as a presenter and football analyst for Sky Sports. “I watch Emmerdale with my wife and son. In fact, my son is a massive fan of the show, so if I was coming…

NAT IN ACTION I watched a film called The Shepherd starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, and Natalie J Robb (the Dales’ Moira) was in it. Has she done any more action movies, please? Mrs Marilyn Cook Natalie’s career before Emmerdale was mostly TV series, I’m afraid – although she did play a nun in action film Good Girl, Bad Girl in 2006. BAD MOVE? With Kathy opening the Prince Albert this week in EastEnders, it got me thinking – wasn’t that the same bar that James Willmott-Brown attacked her in years ago? Why on earth would she want to own that establishment? Jonathan, Wexford You’re absolutely right – in fact, Ben even asked his mum if she really wanted to buy the bar, given the history she has with the…

Tristan announced his Corrie departure in April – with co-star Kym Marsh (Michelle) set to take off soon too. And while their alter egos could head into the sunset, it seems more likely there’s an explosive exit in store, with reports that Vicky will turn up on the wedding day – baby bump and all – to expose Robert’s double life! Meanwhile, Tristan remains pragmatic about leaving the show, and refutes reports that the cast are exhausted from the six-episode a week recording schedule. “There’s 60-something people in the cast – and there’s a natural turnover when people feel it’s time to move on,” he says. “It’s just a coincidence that a few people said the same thing at once. It doesn’t point to the health of the show or…

Even back in those days [Maisie joined EastEnders in 2008], Shona and I always had the best relationship – she’s like my other big sister. I have a sister in real life and we’re really close, and then I go to work and get to hang out with Shona. Every week, we put your questions to a star of the soaps. Look out for requests on our Facebook page, or email your questions to youask@insidesoap.co.uk, putting the actor’s name in the subject line. Our favourite question each week will win a £20 prize!…

Sadly it’s not all happy news in the soap world – Emmerdale’s Lucy Pargeter (Chas) has confirmed her split from partner Rudi Coleano. The pair had been engaged for over 12 years and have three children together – 13-year-old Lola and two-year-old twins Missy and Betsy. Meanwhile, EastEnders favourite Danny Walters (aka Keanu) has taken a solo break to Thailand since splitting from his girlfriend of five years, Lily Smith.…

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THIS VICTORIAN-ERA CRIME comedy has a boldness about it that we can’t help but admire – the whole set-up is fairly silly, but the show commits to its themes with a wholeheartedness that we’re finding irresistible. There’s fantastic chemistry between the central trio of Matt Berry, Freddie Fox and Susan Wokoma, who all seem to be having a lot of fun playing detectives in impractical clothing (we wouldn’t want to be doing that much running in a corset, that’s for sure), and we’re intrigued by the presence of Keeley Hawes as an enigmatic villain operating in the shadows……

FRESH FIELDS Mackenzie Crook is to star as sentient scarecrow Worzel Gummidge in a new BBC1 adaptation. The two-parter, which Mackenzie is also writing and directing, will hit screens at the end of 2019. KEEPING MUM Imelda Staunton, Francesca Annis and Russell Tovey will star in new ITV drama Flesh And Blood. The six-parter explores the repercussions on three siblings when their widowed mum falls in love. LOVE LIFE Married comedians Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont will be inviting us into their home – in a manner of speaking – in new comedy Meet The Richardsons on Dave. The four-part sitcom will see the real-life couple playing exaggerated versions of themselves.…

CASUALTY Connie Beauchamp.......... Amanda Mealing Ciaran Coulson....................... Rick Warden Gemma Dean...................... Rebecca Ryan Iain Dean..................... Michael Stevenson Lisa ‘Duffy’ Duffin................ Cathy Shipton Charlie Fairhead.............. Derek Thompson Noel Garcia.......................... Tony Marshall Elle Gardner.......................... Jaye Griffiths Ethan Hardy.................... George Rainsford David Hide................................ Jason Durr Archie Hudson..................... Genesis Lynea Jan Jenning............................... Di Botcher Dylan Keogh.......................... William Beck Marty Kirkby................ Shaheen Jafargholi Jade Lovall.......................... Gabriella Leon Jacob Masters....................... Charles Venn Robyn Miller................ Amanda Henderson Will Noble................................. Jack Nolan Ruby Spark................................ Maddy Hill CORONATION STREET Izzy Armstrong............... Cherylee Houston Aggie Bailey......................... Lorna Laidlaw Eddison Bailey....... Trevor Michael Georges James Bailey..................... Nathan Graham Michael Bailey....................... Ryan Russell Adam Barlow...................... Sam Robertson Amy Barlow.......................... Elle Mulvaney Ken Barlow......................... William Roache Leanne Battersby................... Jane Danson Toyah Battersby.................... Georgia Taylor Emma Brooker............... Alexandra Mardell Chesney Brown.......................... Sam Aston Claudia…

KELVIN’S FACIAL FUZZ! Ex-Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher (Andy Sugden) has just begun filming on a new movie. Kelvin has grown a moustache for his role of John Seabourne in the World War 2 flick The Raid, and he showed fans a glimpse of his new look on his Instagram page! CHARLIE TAKES STOCK Former Corrie star Charlie Lawson (Jim McDonald) has revealed that suffering a mini-stroke last year on stage has made him reassess his priorities. “I did need to switch off,” says the actor, who fell ill while performing as detective Rebus in the stage play. “It affected me emotionally for a few months, and you do need to sit back and learn to appreciate the people you have in your life.” Charlie also revealed he is working on…

EASTENDERS Truth & dare CAN CONFRONTING HIS PAST HELP CALLUM FACE THE FUTURE? As Whitney continues making wedding plans next week, her fiancé Callum remains a troubled man. And when his wife-to-be asks about the guest list for their special day, Callum is forced to make a big decision. With support from brother Stuart, Callum takes the first step in his bid to resolve past problems. But in doing so, are the two men set to reopen old wounds? EMMERDALE Gotta have Faith Never one to shy away from a problem, Faith takes dramatic action to resolve a relationship issue with partner Pollard next week. However, as she pulls out all the stops to sort things, can Eric be convinced? NEIGHBOURS Amy’s baby blues HOME AND AWAY Bella moves out!…

BULLSEYE! It’s a warm Inside Soap welcome to Weatherfield’s new Bailey family, and especially to father Ed – who already feels like he’s been on the cobbles for years – and mother Aggie. Let’s hope that Corrie remembers to give the parents storylines of their own, and not just the kids – a mistake often made with new families. So… What do we think is their secret reason for moving to the Street? “And now we go live to Walford, to see how Sharon is taking that pregnancy news.” We hope Emmerdale, in due course, will honour Tracy, Priya and Leyla with a story that doesn’t have them mithering about dimwit David every 15 seconds. Wheedling, whining, controlling Geoff puts us in mind of Don Brennan, back in the day.…