Table of contents for 38 - 2019 in Inside Soap UK

“Am I dedicated? Or just plain weird?” The moment I finish writing this letter, I’m off on holiday! Yay! But I’m not just crowing for the sake of it (well, maybe a little), I wanted to explain one of the things I enjoy on a trip. You see, while I’m missing the latest Corrie or Walford action in the UK, I love flicking through the channels abroad to see which UK soaps they show there, and how far behind they are. It’s a sort of nostalgia lucky dip, I suppose. I spent one rather nasty bout of food poisoning in Thailand reliving the sad passing of Emmerdale’s Len Reynolds (which made me realise how much I miss the wonderful Edna Birch), recovered from jetlag in Oz with several episodes of…

Ryan pays the price for getting mixed up with Gary Windass this week, after the builder-turned loan shark viciously attacks him! Ryan has been casually fobbing off Gary after swiping a wad of his cash and claiming that he doesn’t have the money to pay him back. However, as Gary runs out of patience, Ryan is left in no doubt that he is a man not to be trifled with… “Ryan fancies himself as a bit of a chancer and, until now, has been reaping the rewards of getting one over on Gary,” despairs our cobbles insider. “However, if there is one thing the all-new Gary hates, it is being made a mug of. Ryan has severely underestimated him!” Gary’s temper explodes after he learns that Ryan has secured a…

They’ve been thick as thieves up until now, but Andrew reckons Graham is tiring of boss/lover Kim’s antics. In fact, he thinks this plot twist could be the end of them on every level. “I think this would make Graham want to separate himself from Kim,” muses the actor. “I don’t think he’d want her anywhere near any relationship he had with Millie. He’s getting tired of her ways and of feeling weak-willed around her. He is a man who is haunted by his past, and now he wants to rest.”…

Tyrone catches Fiz on the phone to her mysterious confidante this week – and overhears her saying that she misses them. Jumping straight to the conclusion that she’s been cheating on him, Tyrone accuses horrified Fiz of having an affair. Things have indeed been rocky between the couple since she got back from Birmingham, however, would Fiz really do the dirty on her long-term love? She swears to Ty that it’s an innocent conversation, but he demands details. “It’s no surprise that Tyrone thinks Fiz has another man on the go, she’s so distant right now,” explains our Street spy. “But this is more complicated than a simple romantic attachment. Fiz seems desperate at the moment and during the call, she tells the person at the other end that she…

News of Daniel’s drunken breakdown reaches Ken this week, who immediately takes action! He’s worried that his poor, devastated son isn’t coping with Sinead’s terminal diagnosis, and is going to need extra support. That’s going to be hard for Ken to provide as he’s booked a holiday to Venice with Claudia. So, Ken’s touched when Claudia agrees to cut the trip short to allow Ken to be there to support his boy. Will Daniel lean on his dad?…

Rash lands himself in trouble this week, after colleague Mason leaves him to take the blame! Distracted Rash is supervising Mason in the ED – but when Mason gives Rash an old x-ray from a former patient, it goes unnoticed. After failing to detect a new fracture, the pair manage to worsen their patient’s condition, … However, when Mason discovers his blunder, he doesn’t own up. Instead, he tells Dylan it was all Rash’s fault! Can Rash prove that he wasn’t to blame?…

TAYLOR MADE In EastEnders, Chantelle was wearing a really nice black dress with colourful dots – it was when she did her hair assessment. Do you know where it’s from, please, Sarah? | Stephanie Chantelle’s bodycon dress in multi confetti print is a Whistles exclusive on ASOS – it’s in the sale for £54 at the moment. Go get it! TWIN BEDS When the Alessi twins returned to Neighbours, Christina was still angry about Caroline’s affair with Paul all those years ago. But didn’t she forgive them both and get back together with Paul? | Magenta Correct! It wasn’t Paul’s affair with Caroline that broke up his marriage  –it was his subsequent  dodgy dealings! Chrissie forgave Paul’s infidelity, and they moved to Hawaii. They later fled to Brazil after Paul…

James might give Breda a medal if he finds out she killed his dad!” chuckles Hollyoaks star Gregory Finnegan, as we chat about the possibility of his alter ego being the one to bring down the murderer. “We were discussing this the other day, actually – there’s been so much outrage that good men like Louis Loveday and Harry have lost their lives because of the serial killer, but people aren’t too fussed that Mac got bumped off in the shuffle! I think Breda did a solid job there.” James might not be quite as happy when he finds out Breda also killed his beloved Harry! Before anyone makes that gruesome discovery, though, James has his hands full trying to keep Damon out of prison – and dodging his mum’s…

Roxy and Mark’s fling shocks everyone this week, when their neighbours discover the pair have been seeing each other in secret! And Zima Anderson – who plays devious Roxy – reveals that her alter ego is falling hard for Ramsay Street’s resident cop… “Roxy has her heart in the right place, and is pretty blinded by love,” says Zima. “I think Mark does care for Roxy and sees a side to her that not many get to see – plus they make each other smile, and that’s all that matters!” However Zima tells us that Roxy and Mark’s fling might be over sooner than expected. It all kicks off when a party gets out of hand – and drunk Roxy plants a very public kiss on Mark! “Roxy can’t control…

1 Ada Nicodemou was born on 14 May 1977 in Carlton, Australia. Her parents are both Cypriot migrants who moved Down Under, which is where they met. Ada grew up in Minto, alongside her younger brother Costa, in the shop owned by her parents. “I learned how to count change before I started school,” laughs Ada. “The shop was a delicatessen, and we had a coffee lounge as well.” 2 In 1992, Ada auditioned for the role of Sarah Thompson in Home and Away, but lost out to Laura Vasquez. It wasn’t until 2000 that Ada finally appeared on our screens as Leah Poulos, who arrived in the Bay running away from her wedding. Drama soon followed – her marriage to Vinnie produced a son, VJ, but ended in sorrow…

While Emmerdale’s Mandy Dingle loves to be the centre of attention, actress Lisa Riley prefers to live her personal life away from the spotlight. However, the 43-year-old star has spoken openly about her struggle to start a family of her own – and how that journey has helped her discover her own identity. “Finding out that I was unlikely to get pregnant was a blow,” the actress revealed in an interview recently. Lisa explained that she was cautioned by fertility experts that any IVF treatment was likely to end in failure, due to the quality of her eggs. She commented on the devastating diagnosis: “I refuse to be defined by that. People think that they need a child to complete themselves, but that just isn’t the case.” Lisa has taken…

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ASAN N’JIE (Ellis Chapman, Emmerdale ) OUT The actor has been sacked in the wake an altercation with Hollyoaks star Jamie Lomas (Warren Fox) at an awards event. “My behaviour was completely unacceptable and very much out of character,” he said. “I sincerely apologise to everybody who has been affected, especially Jamie Lomas, the whole Emmerdale team, our audience, ITV, my family, and the TV Choice Awards. I am devastated, and accept full responsibility for my actions.” Later this year TAMZIN OUTHWAITE (Mel Owen, EastEnders ) OUT  Tamzin has filmed her final scenes on the soap, which will see Mel blast out of Walford as her revenge plot against those who’ve wronged her reaches a shattering climax. “It’s been a pleasure, a…

EASTENDERS Here come the boys! Watch out, Walford! Next week, the Panesar brothers make their presence felt on the Square for the first time. But which current resident are they here to see – and will they be welcomed with open arms, or flying fists? Whatever happens, charming siblings Vinny, Kheerat and Jags will soon be here to stay – whether the locals like it or not! YOUR NEXT ISSUE ON SALE TUESDAY 24 SEPTEMBER CORRIE Family affair! Kev thinks his love life is set for a boost, but the lady he meets isn’t quite the one he was expecting. However, the new arrival may bring a boost of a different kind... EMMERDALE Rock y choccie! Rishi has been hoping his new chocolate treats will be the building blocks of…

We’ve had a few months now to get our heads around the fact that Gary is the Street’s new big villain – and this latest vicious assault on Ryan just proves that Gary won’t be seeing the error of his ways any time soon! Corrie fans are understandably outraged by Gary’s behaviour, which has meant some awkward moments for actor Mikey North, who plays him… “I was asked to introduce a band on stage at a gig in Manchester recently, and I got booed!” laughs the star, who confesses that he enjoys playing a bad boy, despite the obvious downsides. “You almost take it a bit to heart – but wait until you see what happens to Gary in the next six months. I want to punch myself, never mind…

Grieving Daniel looks set to face some of the darkest times of his life, as the fate of his dying wife Sinead becomes a tragic reality. Star Rob Mallard, who plays him, has recently been filming devastating scenes that will see his alter ego hit the self-destruct button. Is Daniel in danger of drinking himself to death as he struggles to cope? “It’s only a matter of time before Daniel completely unravels,” gulps our cobbles insider. “He has vowed to stay strong for Sinead and their son, Bertie, and is determined to savour every day that they have left together. However, as they approach Sinead’s final moments, Daniel will understandably fall apart.” It was on the couple’s wedding day that Sinead’s Auntie Beth discovered a lump in her niece’s neck,…

Three’s a crowd! Steve and Tracy will end up in a love triangle with his ex, Fiona Middleton, if former Corrie star Angela Griffin has her way! The actress – who reappeared recently when Fi’s daughter Emma found out Steve is her dad – is up for the plot twist. Buried alive? Hollyoaks’ annual autumn stunt will see exes Nancy and Darren thrown together – and stuck in the Roman tunnels beneath the village, after a construction accident leaves them trapped underground! Emmerdale explodes! Dales star Laura Norton, who plays Kerry, has promised fireworks in the coming weeks. “We’ve been filming something recently that is going to blow your socks off this October,” she teases.…

Whitney’s back in Walford this week following her disastrous abandoned wedding with Callum – and she is hoping for a fresh start. However, the past will return to haunt her in horrifying fashion as a huge new plot gets under way featuring Leo King – the son of Whitney’s abuser, Tony… “We have a gripping story following the arrival of Leo – a dark and misguided figure who has grown up with the stigma of being the son of a convicted paedophile,” shares EastEnders’ executive producer, Jon Sen. “We are thrilled to welcome Tom Wells [who plays Leo] to the Square, knowing he will bring depth and complexity to a man who believes that his father has been wronged, and will go to any lengths to prove it.” Tony was…

“I’d like Lloyd to return to Corrie and Street Cars, and really throw a spanner in the works of Steve and Tim’s ‘bromance’. It would cause more upset than any affair!” …says reader Harry from Penge “I know it’s a strange thing to have on a ‘Wish List’ – but could I ask for fewer episodes of Emmerdale each week please? The stories have to move so slowly to fill the week, and I think the show is suffering because of it.” …suggests reader Andrea via email “I love Shirley’s new role as Phil’s fixer. I think EastEnders should take it further and make her the full mob boss of the East End. A real Lynda LaPlante character!” …dreams reader Eddie “I really fancy Robbo’s cop pal, Lance, in Home…

Hi, Mike! Do you think Iain’s decision to leave Holby is the right thing for him? Iain is never one to really dwell on things – he has the ability to brush things off and move on. But with everything that happened to him last year, that’s not the case. Iain loves a new challenge – I think to have this same opportunity but away from Holby is the right move for him, definitely. Why did you decide to take a break from the show? I think it came to a natural position where it was good for everybody to have a bit of a rest from it – it’s been a busy old year for me! We worked very hard for the story to finish on a positive note.…

Remember when Max Turner was an angelic little lad who remained sweet and innocent despite all the family madness going on around him? It’s becoming a very distant memory. So, nobody envies poor Shona for being left in charge of the wayward boy while his dad David is locked up. We’ve seen Max turn to the dark side over the past couple of months, and this week it all comes to a head, when he’s caught flogging his ADHD medication at school! It’s a recurring nightmare for Shona, explains her alter ego, Julia Goulding. “Ever since David has been inside, Max has been kicking off,” says Julia, who’s currently pregnant with her first child. “Shona’s had difficulty parenting in the past, and this is one of the reasons that she…

“ Lysette Antony [aka Marnie] is my best friend in the cast. We’ve been close since we started on the show, so we look after each other. She can be quite naughty at times!” “ Rory [ Douglas-Speed, aka Joel] is a real giggler! We were doing a couple of days’ worth of scenes in one location recently, and neither of us could keep a straight face!” “I’d like to do more with Tamara Wall, as Grace is a great character. She’s hilarious, so I think we’d have a good laugh together. James and Grace would be an interesting dynamic!” “ James Sutton [aka John Paul] is a good friend, so I’m happy he’s coming back to the show. John Paul and James have a lot of history, so I…

Harriet Finch has always been an unconventional vicar. But there’s unconventional… and then there’s setting up home with an ex-drug-dealer jailbird who tried to kill you! It’s no wonder that she’s been keeping her rekindled romance with Will under wraps, waiting for the right time to reveal news of their relationship to her congregation. But sadly for Harriet, that plan is about to be smashed to smithereens by Moira. “Harriet’s still very nervous about everyone finding out about Will,” explains Katherine Dow Blyton, who plays her. “As you know, you can’t hope for a happily-ever-after in soapland, but Harriet’s absolutely delighted they’re back together. She knows it’s going to be a rocky road, but she has her fingers crossed that this is it.” So far, they’ve been hiding it well,…

Emmerdale took home the big prize of Best Soap at what was, by some accounts, a rather ill-tempered TV Choice Awards this year. Leading the celebrations at the plush London Hilton on Park Lane, and looking a vision in monochrome – aside from one pair of purple shoes – were actresses Olivia Bromley (Dawn), Natalie Ann Jamieson (Amy), Isabel Hodgins (Victoria) and Laura Norton (Kerry). The other soap prizes were shared by Corrie and EastEnders, with Walford’s Danny Dyer (Mick) and Kara-Leah Fernandes (Bailey) taking home the trophies for Best Soap Actor and Best Soap Newcomer, respectively, while Weatherfield’s Alison King (Carla) was named Best Soap Actress. Alison rocked a quirky cape-and-boots combo, and received support from her on-screen partner-in-crime, Chris Gascoyne (Peter).…

BACK ON BOARD Johnny Vegas and Sian Gibson are heading back to Gold this December for the third Draper’s Tours comedy whodunnit, Dial M For Middlesborough. Guest stars will include Jason Donovan and Sally Lindsay. IT’S A STEAL Jenna Coleman has joined BBC1’s true crime drama The Serpent. In the series, which stars Tahar Rahim as criminal Charles Sobhraj, she’ll play Marie-Andrée Leclerc, Sobhraj’s partner and frequent collaborator… MEMORY MATTERS Chernobyl’s Emily Watson is to star in a new psychological thriller for ITV, called Too Close. She’s set to play Dr Emma Robinson, a forensic psychiatrist assigned to work with a woman accused of a terrible crime, but who says she can’t remember any of it.…

ROY LOSES WEIGHT Former Corrie star Roy Hudd (undertaker Archie Shuttleworth) has revealed that losing seven stone led friends to worry he was sick – when in fact he’d had a gastric sleeve fitted. “I had to have it,” he explains. “I had diabetes. My doctor said I’d never get the weight off by dieting and she was right. I was never a big eater, but I was a snacker. That is the killer. When I lost the weight, people said, ‘Oh, are you ill?’” RICK’S HOMESICK He’a a big star in LA, currently appearing in big budget series American Gods, but Ricky Whittle – who played Hollyoaks’ Calvin Valentine – still aches for his home town of Manchester. “I miss the outrageous banter that I had with my friends…

BULLSEYE! Why does Emmerdale insist on making poor Marlon the human punch bag for failed relationships? It’s not fair! You just want to reach inside your telly and give him and April a huge hug. All praise to the show’s biggest unsung hero, Mark Charnock, who delivers every time, skilfully balancing comedy and tragedy. He’s the beating heart of a village that simply couldn’t function without him. There are shop windows in Amsterdam’s red-light district that offer more privacy than Nate’s caravan. It’s almost like Moira wants to be caught! That said, Cain is no longer Moira’s biggest worry. It’s now Lyme disease. Neighbours has its first trans character – and a sensitively-played, educational story for viewers both young and old. We love what Gary’s done with his debt-collecting dungeon…

Mel would like nothing better than to kill Phil, but it was best friend Lisa who almost did the deed back in 2001! Viewers were stunned when his ex-love was revealed as Phil’s attacker after a long ‘Who shot Phil?’ storyline. Walford star Lucy Benjamin, who plays Lisa, says she’s still known for it. “People ask me to go back and sort out Phil all the time,” laughs Lucy, who’s back for a guest stint. “I’m proud to have been the person who pulled the trigger in that iconic storyline. I know several people have shot him since, but I was the first. It’s incredible how people remember it.” Lucy is loving all the new drama, and says co-star Tamzin Outhwaite (Mel) has really impressed her. “I don’t remember when…

Ted goes on his first date since the loss of his beloved wife Joyce this week – but sadly, things don’t quite go to plan for the lonely widower… After Sheree realised that Ted was in need of a female companion, she came up with the perfect person to set him up on a date with – her mother, Wanda! As Wanda arrives in Walford this week, Ted is nervous about meeting her – and he’s not the only one! It’s the first time Sheree’s new hubby Patrick has met her, too… “Meeting your mother-in-law for the first time is always a nerve-wracking business,” whimpers our Walford insider. “Especially if you’ve rushed into marriage as quickly as Patrick and Sheree have! Luckily for Patrick, Wanda is in good spirits when…

“It’s not fair. I’ve been a good person. Why doesn’t that count?” Britain! Stock up on Kleenex now! “We should leave opening today, as a mark of respect.” “Deirdre and Sinead, they would have got on like a house on fire.” “No, baby, this is our home, our livelihood. After yesterday, people are gonna wanna booze.” Why stop there, Mick? Run a Happy Hour. “I may be that lowlife, but you will always be the boy who killed his sister. We all have skeletons in our closets, Bobby, just some are louder than others.” Has Rainie considered a career in motivational speaking? “But you know, Dad, while she’s still remembered, she’s still alive.” Too right! We think about Deirdre almost every day! “Only you two would use me nearly dying…

There’s romance in the air for Mackenzie this week, as she attends Sheila’s birthday party – where she meets handsome teenager Hendrix! However, as Hendrix turns on the charm and flirts with Mackenzie, the situation leaves her feeling anxious about whether or not she should tell him that she’s transgender… As her nerves get the better of her, Mackenzie flees the party, and seeks out Shane for advice on the situation. She opens up to Shane, and the teenager admits that it’s hard to know how up front she should be with potential romantic partners – when is the right time to tell someone she’s trans? Following Shane’s words of encouragement, Mackenzie returns to the party, and tentatively tells Hendrix the truth. To her relief, his reply is simple –…

FAIR CITY Will and Damien continue to clash over Mairead this week, with both determined to win her over… Meanwhile, Derbhla and Dean argue about which of them will have to play in the five-a-side final. Plus, Carol and Nora receive some devastating news! RIVER CITY Scarlett attempts to face her grief this week, and is determined to get rid of all memories of Dougie. Elsewhere, Lenny is in a race against time to destroy some planted evidence! And Dylan tries to win over the girl of his dreams – will he succeed? THE ARCHERS Lexi goes into labour this week, and the Aldridges gather in the hospital to meet the new arrival! Meanwhile, Lillian is invited out to dinner by Vince Casey – but does he have an ulterior…

Sinead’s cancer storyline is so sad and heartbreaking to watch, especially as I’ve lost several family members to cancer myself. Congratulations to Coronation Street for keeping it real. Not everyone has a happy ending. Sinead will never be forgotten. Kevin Sinead was a stunning happy bride one minute, then within seconds her world came crashing down – surely Beth could have left telling her she felt a lump in her neck till the next day? No harm would have been done leaving the happy couple in wedded bliss before the sad reality that the cancer was back. But they didn’t even have that. Sylvia, Hayling Island Daniel and Sinead finding out she had only months to live was powerful, moving, and emotional drama. It’s such a pity Katie McGlynn is…

On screen they’ve been involved in some bitter bust-ups as the long-suffering partners of warring brothers David and Nick. But this week sees Shona and Leanne grow closer again – and it’s a welcome change for Julia. “Jane Danson [aka Leanne] is one of the most amazing people I have ever met,” she enthuses. “She’s funny and intelligent, and we get on like a house on fire. Jane’s such a talented actress, so it’s brilliant to have that spark and that rapport with somebody on set and on screen.” However, Julia admits that their fight scenes were a treat to film. “I did enjoy filming Shona and Leanne falling out, because the rows are always fun to play, especially if you are rowing with a Battersby!” she laughs. “But I’m…

We all know that Moira’s affair with farmhand Nate is likely to blow the Dingle marriage apart when Cain finds out. In the aftermath, the devastated hard man is likely to need a shoulder to cry on. Would Harriet ever be tempted to go back to Cain? “No, I think that ship has sailed,” insists Katherine. “She’ll always have a special place in her heart for Cain, because she did fall very heavily for him. I think Harriet will carry on looking out for Cain. So, there’s affection, but no romance – he has his hands full!” Harriet sure seems to have a type – gruff bad boys with dodgy pasts. “Let’s face it, we have to look at the availability of single men in the village,” jokes Katherine. “Will…

There are lots, actually. I’d like to play Jean Valjean in Les Miserables, Alexander Hamilton in Hamilton would be a lot of fun to play, because of the genre. Something like the Phantom [in Phantom Of The Opera] is such a classic, that’d be a brilliant thing to do. I’d love to do maybe Sky Masterson in Guys And Dolls. There’s so many roles for men. 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!…

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THEATRE AUSTENTATIOUS A show like no other, Austentatious is a totally improvised Jane Austen novel on the stage – complete with historical dress and a cello accompaniment. Watch as the cast creates a comical masterpiece from nothing more than a title suggested by the audience! For tickets, dates and more information, visit www.austentatiousimpro.com Win!  Text or write in* to win any book or DVD on this page (*see details at the bottom of the page) DVD THE FIGHT Tina is juggling a full-time job alongside her busy family life, and she’s struggling. In an attempt to find a distraction, she decides to enter the boxing ring! Does Tina have what it takes to emerge victorious? Win!  For the chance to win a copy, tell us Tina’s surname in EastEnders: A)…