Table of contents for 44 - 2019 in Inside Soap UK

“I love the feeling of the soaps changing up a gear” What’s your favourite season? Some people love the spring – all those new shoots and fresh hopes. Others prefer the summer, just for the feeling of warmth on their cheeks, and on their face. For me, I like the autumn… Fallen leaves crunching underfoot! The chill, smoky air! And Halloween, with the timeless annual ritual of turning the lights off and pretending to be out… I love it all! Most of all, I love that feeling of the soaps revving their engines and changing up a gear in the approach to Christmas. You can feel the excitement building in EastEnders and Hollyoaks this week, where it’s not a good time to be a tragic heroine like Sharon or Mercedes.…

Is there any chance that Nate and Cain might reconcile? As far as Cain’s concerned, Nate is the reason that he’s split up with his wife. So why would he invite someone who’s done that into his life – someone who’s essentially ruined his life, regardless of whether he’s blood? Do you think Cain should give Moira another chance? I think you’ll find that Cain always loves Moira, no matter what. She’s the big love of his life, and I reckon they belong to each other – so watch this space! Can you see anything progressing with Cain and Kerry? I don’t know. I’m not sure whether they’ll revisit things, or just become bunk-up buddies. Who knows what could happen? Would you miss working with Natalie J Robb (Moira) if…

THE HUSBAND “ Sylver has loads of motives,” says David Tag, who plays Mercy’s hubby. “Mercedes has been having an affair, and she aborted a baby that could have been his. He loves Mercedes, but he has a terrible temper…” THE VICTIM “Well, Grace has just found out that Mercy put her in a wheelchair,” shares Tamara Wall, aka Grace. “She definitely wants to get her revenge for what’s been the most traumatic year of her life.” THE LOVER “It’s been an intense relationship, but now Liam is sick of being at Mercy’s beck-and-call,” explains Jude Monk McGowan (Liam). “There are lots of reasons why he’d feel that shooting her would remove a problem.” THE SERIAL KILLER “Breda is now killing to cover her own tracks,” sighs Moya Brady, who…

“Funny thing death, isn’t it? Whether it is sudden or you see it coming, it’s a shock. We see it all the time on films and television, usually horrible and grisly, but when it happens to us, we’re completely unprepared. 100 years ago, it was different, there was death all around us and we understood that it was a natural part of life. But now that it’s hidden, it scares us.” “Well, this is a cheery conversation.” We love it when Tracy brings Ken down with a bump! “I hope that God is a woman, and that Heaven is a big comfy cinema where I can eat as much popcorn as I want, and not get fat. And on the screen, it’s all what is happening down here.” We really…

The Maaliks are left overjoyed this week, when they hear that far-right extremists Jonny and Stuart have put the Teahouse café up for sale. Relieved, the clan prepares to move out of Leela’s flat and back into their house, hoping that Jonny and Stuart are leaving the area. Once at home, Yazz is determined to go out into the garden where the bombing happened. But as she braces herself to take this important step in finally moving on from her family’s nightmare, another horrifying shock lies in wait……

Disaster strikes this week, when Jimmi is attacked while he and Al make preparations for the Icon bar’s grand re-opening. Jimmi is the victim of a vicious mugging after leaving the bar late at night. However, despite managing to fight his attacker off, the medic then refuses to go to hospital – but is he as fine as he claims to be? Meanwhile, there’s more trouble after Icon’s new boss goes AWOL – but as Al and Jimmi realise it’s almost the anniversary of Heston’s death, will they call the whole thing off?…

FAIR CITY Dean continues to struggle in the aftermath of recent events this week, and starts to take his grief out on Mondo. Meanwhile, Damien fails to make Mairead see the truth about Will. Plus, Ciarán issues a request to see Fionn – what does he have to say? RIVER CITY Lenny is stunned to be released from prison this week, but he’s greeted by a mysterious lawyer who has orders from above! Elsewhere, Lou worries that her days in the police force are numbered. And Scarlett scuppers Kelly-Marie’s plans with Callum… THE ARCHERS The Grundys prepare to say goodbye to Joe this week, and Emma is forced to put her emotions aside to help the family out. Meanwhile, Jim has to confront his past in order to keep a…

Inside Soap first met Maisie Smith eight years ago on a photo shoot in Southend, where she posed for pictures after scooping our Best Young Actor award. Coupled with the sense that it only seems like yesterday that six-year-old Tiffany was skipping around Albert Square making mischief for her mum, Bianca, we feel super-old this week as we join Maisie for a good gossip about her character’s wedding day! In real life Maisie recently turned 18, but her EastEnders alter ego is still two years shy of adulthood – hence why Tiff’s family is livid on hearing that she’s running off to Gretna Green in Scotland to marry boyfriend Keegan! Will the teenage sweethearts make it to the altar before their loved ones can stop them? Star Maisie takes us…

As Phil and Grant Mitchell’s sidekick and moral compass during the 90s, Nigel Bates was the best friend the brothers wouldn’t have been without. Would Paul ever consider reprising the role that turned him into a household name? “I’ve never been asked back, and that’s probably because most of the characters that Nigel knew are gone now!” chuckles the actor. “I think he’s been mentioned from time to time over the years, but I’m so far away from the character now that I don’t know whether viewers might say, ‘Hang on, isn’t that Elliot Hope from Holby, with curly hair and a video shop?’ “I don’t think there are many video shops any more, although poor Nigel would probably still have one – and he’d be running it so poorly…

“Harlow’s relationship with her mum is an important part of who she is,” explains Neighbours actress Jemma Donovan, as we chat to her about her character’s mother, Prudence – and why Harlow’s so worried about her being on Ramsay Street. “They’ve always been quite distant growing up, hence why Harlow’s quite mature for a 17-year-old. Harlow’s shocked to see her, because there’s always an ulterior motive with Prue.” Harlow arrived in Erinsborough in July to meet her estranged dad, Robert Robinson, and went on to be reunited with the rest of the family. But her mum, Prue, remained in London – and after a meeting with Terese and Paul, it was revealed that she was part of a cult! Unbeknown to Harlow, Prue has now jetted to Australia, and is…

I went to Turkey in the summer. There were 54 of us – friends and family who go away together every year for a golfing trip. For my next holiday, it’s my 18th birthday, and I’ve always wanted to go to Mexico – so I think that’s on the cards. 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!…

Expectant mother Julia Goulding (who plays Corrie’s Shona) showed off her blossoming bump at the recent Baby Show at Olympia London. She was accompanied by her husband Ben Silver on the hunt for accessories for their baby, which is due later in the year. Ocassional EastEnders star Hannah Spearritt, who plays Kandice Taylor, was also in attendance – as she and partner Adam Thomas enjoyed a browse with their 10-month-old daughter, Téa. Meanwhile, Walford’s Lacey Turner (Stacey) posted a sweet picture of her baby girl, Dusty Violet, when she was reunited with her screen uncle, Derek Martin (aka Charlie Slater). Aw!…

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GIVEN THAT THE WRITER OF The Accident is also responsible for the script for His Dark Materials, we’re in danger of turning this into a Jack Thorne fan page – but it’s thoroughly well-deserved. This look at the repercussions of a fatal accident in a small town is raw and powerful, giving equal weight to the desperate search for answers and the human need to find someone to blame. It also boasts a top-tier cast, anchored by another first-rate performance from Sarah Lancashire. This week, the inquest begins – and uncomfortable questions are being asked……

MIX BLESSINGS Pop superstars Little Mix are heading up a new TV talent show. In BBC1’s Little Mix: The Search, Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Perrie Edwards and Jade Thirlwall will be mentoring a new wave of talent and helping them make it to the top. STEPH IT UP Steph McGovern’s landed her own daytime show. Starting in the spring, The Steph Show will be bringing us entertainment, lifestyle and current affairs features, broadcast from Channel 4’s new HQ in Leeds. RED ALERT Long-running sci-fi sitcom Red Dwarf is flying back to Dave. Next year’s two-hour special will be accompanied by retrospectives, charting the show’s journey from its humble beginnings to the present day.…

CASUALTY Connie Beauchamp.......... Amanda Mealing Rosa Cadenas......................... Jacey Sallés Ciaran Coulson....................... Rick Warden Lisa ‘Duffy’ Duffin................ Cathy Shipton Charlie Fairhead.............. Derek Thompson Noel Garcia.......................... Tony Marshall 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 Lev Malinowski......................... Uriel Emil Rash Masum........................... Neet Mohan Jacob Masters....................... Charles Venn Robyn Miller................ Amanda Henderson Will Noble................................. Jack Nolan Mason Reede.......................... Victor Oshin Ruby Spark................................ Maddy Hill CORONATION STREET Adam Barlow...................... Sam Robertson Amy Barlow.......................... Elle Mulvaney Ken Barlow......................... William Roache Peter Barlow....................... Chris Gascoyne 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...............…

TAMEKA EMPSON (Kim Fox-Hubbard, EastEnders ) IN Tameka has been away from the Square for a good few months, but we can now confirm that she’s on her way back! So what’s her alter ego been up to in the meantime? “Kim has been working in Scotland as a tour guide,” reveals the star. “If anyone can do that, it’s Kim! But she’s coming back soon. And I’m hoping it will be a big storyline. All I know is it will be a Christmas cracker!” December BILLY PRICE (Sid Sumner, Hollyoaks ) IN while He’s been already in the , and show now for young a little actor Billy Price is becoming a full-time regular on Hollyoaks as Stuart’s son, Sid. And producers have…

BEN’S FLYING HIGH Ben Hardy, who played the most recent incarnation of EastEnders’ Peter Beale, is filming a new film for Netflix in Italy. The star posted a photo of himself standing at the top of Florence Cathedral, with a helicopter hovering nearby – and it all looks jolly exciting. The movie, directed by Michael Bay, and called 6 Underground, is about six billionaires who fake their own deaths to form an elite vigilante squad and take down criminals. KATIE’S WORKING HARD Former EastEnders actress Katie Jarvis (Hayley Slater) hit the front pages of the tabloids recently, with the supposed ‘news’ that she currently has a job away from the acting profession. Speaking on BBC2’s Victoria Derbyshire, Katie said she felt “really embarrassed” by the reports, “simply for having a…

THEATRE MARY POPPINS The world’s favourite nanny, Mary Poppins, arrives on Cherry Tree Lane to help the Banks family. Alongside her friend Bert, Mary and the Banks kids embark on a magical adventure! On at the Prince Edward Theatre in London’s West End, it stars Zizi Strallen and Charlie Stemp – for info and tickets, visit www.marypoppinsonstage.co.uk Win!  Text or write in* to win any book or DVD on this page (*see details at the bottom of the page) DVD CHILD’S PLAY Karen buys her son, Andy, the new Buddi doll to encourage him to make new friends. Andy names the doll Chucky, who has a glitch that allows him to think, act and feel. How long until Chucky goes on a killer rampage? Win!  For the chance to win…

CORRIE Lost for words! ROY REVEALS THE REASON FOR HIS SCRABBLE OBSESSION… There’s an emotional revelation on the cards for Roy next week, as pal Carla forces him to admit why he’s suddenly such an avid fan of online Scrabble! Carla feels his new obsession with the game is having an isolating effect on him – until, outraged by her kindly interference, Roy confesses the motivation behind his hobby. But will Carla’s concern prove well-placed? EASTENDERS Decision time Battle-scarred Mick and Linda must form a united front next week, as their son Ollie undergoes a crucial medical assessment. But are they ready for what the doctor reveals? EMMERDALE Make or break? Vanessa learns of Charity’s family faux pas next week – leaving Charity hoping against hope that her beloved fiancée…

It’s great to have you and Pam back in Walford, Lin! Ah, it’s been lovely for me, too – it always is. It’s like going home to see my other family. I’ve tried to keep up with watching the show, as I like to see what they’re all doing. I think it’s a great programme to watch. What was it like meeting Max Bowden, who’s taken on the role of Ben since you last returned? He’s a lovely young actor. Working with two new cast members in him and Tony [Clay, aka Callum] was great. And I also had a nice five minutes with Danny Dyer [Mick], as Pam goes to the Vic while she’s back – it was lovely to see him again. Does Pam suspect that something is…

This is the soul-destroying moment when widowed Daniel breaks down at his wife Sinead’s grave, as the reality of her tragic death hits home. Corrie viewers up and down the country were in bits following a heart-wrenching episode that saw Sinead put up a brave fight before ultimately losing her battle with cancer. The scenes are sure to go down in cobbles history as some of the saddest the soap has ever seen – although more appear to be on the way, as Daniel struggles to cope… “We’ve had a foreshadowing of the destructive element that lives in Daniel, and we’ll see that straight away,” explains actor Rob Mallard, who plays him. “He isolates himself, he doesn’t speak to anyone for a while, and just wants to be on his…

Get well, Sue! Corrie’s Audrey is to be written out of the soap for a short period while actress Sue Nicholls recovers from a broken collarbone, after suffering a nasty fall at home. “I hate taking time off, but everyone has been lovely,” she reports. New year drama! Home and Away bosses have teased plans for 2020. We’re due to meet a new family, watch a surprise wedding – and see how a tragedy rocks the town… Toe embarrassing! In more injury-related soap news, Natalie J Robb, who plays the Dales’ Moira, fractured her “little pinky” toe while filming racy scenes in Nate’s caravan with co-star Jurell Carter. “It was all the somersaults!” explains the star.…

Chloe is a bundle of nerves this week, as she’s appointed Lassiters’ acting manager – but things soon take an upward turn, when she’s presented with an engagement ring! Chloe gets her opportunity to shine after Terese is forced to step down as boss in the aftermath of the hotel’s hidden-camera scandal. However, the promotion leaves her feeling under enormous pressure, as she prepares for her first big event – the Melbourne Cup carnival. As the big day arrives, Chloe misses Terese’s support, and frets that everything will go wrong. Fortunately, her boyfriend Pierce reassures her, and despite all the gossip circulating about Lassiters, the event seems to be going well. And there’s a big surprise in store for Chloe when Australia’s greatest magician, Cosentino, calls her to the stage…

The preparations for Sami and Sinead’s forthcoming wedding day continue this week, as Sami discovers that there’s one person who’s more excited about his upcoming nuptials than he is! Having planned Sinead and Sami’s engagement party at the Loft, Sami’s brother Azim has now taken it upon himself to help with wedding arrangements too. Azim is ecstatic to be helping out his brother and his prospective sister-in-law – but is he about to get carried away with his enthusiastic plans?…

CAIN SETS SAIL FOR REVENGE! Emmerdale’s sizzling affair story was ramped up to full gas (thanks to Moira leaving the bacon on), as Cain learned the truth – before Nate confessed to some major daddy issues… What a week! I KNEW it! There’s been something off about Moira and Nate’s affair from the start, and I legit said to my husband a few weeks ago, “Bet he is Cain’s secret son!” Still, I was on the edge of my seat throughout the whole week. Emmerdale never fails to deliver the big moments. Melissa, York It wouldn’t be October without a bound and gagged Barton in peril. I love how Moira is always at the heart of Emmerdale’s ‘super week’, although you’d think she’d book a holiday the moment autumn leaves…

Few things scare a Dingle more than being excommunicated from the family after a hearing at the Dingle court. Unlike the traditional justice system, there are no loopholes in Dingle court cases, and the judge’s decision is final. So, for bad girl Mandy Dingle, it looked as if all was lost when she was condemned by her clan for swindling Lydia’s inheritance. This week, however, she’s given a last chance to redeem herself by finding out the identity of Lydia’s mystery benefactor. It’s an opportunity that Mandy won’t let slip through her fingers, promises Emmerdale star Lisa Riley, who plays her… “Mandy becomes like Miss Marple, she won’t stop hunting to discover where this money has come from,” laughs the actress. “Last week, Lydia saved the day when she handed…

In the wake of the disaster in Hollyoaks village, Darren learned that his son, DJ, is not biologically his. And then, when trapped in the tunnels with his ex, Nancy, the pair shared a moment of passion! But what does Ashley think of Darren’s situation? Hi, Ashley! Now that DJ’s paternity has been revealed, how will this affect everyone? Darren thinks everybody is laughing at him, and that everyone knows about it. He’s been living a lie and Mandy’s let that happen! And now Darren knows that Luke will be back in the picture. Then, with what happens with Nancy, it raises a lot of questions… Darren and Nancy had sex together in the tunnels – do you wonder why Darren does things like this? There’s nothing that can shock…

1 Davood Ghadami was born on 7 August 1982 in Harlow, Essex. He grew up with younger brothers Bobby and Joseph, and attended Saint Nicholas School. Davood says that he was a shy child and found it difficult at school. “At the time, there were fewer people of mixed backgrounds in schools,” he explains. “I wasn’t involved in anything physical, but name-calling can be harder-hitting when you’re a young lad.” 2 Davood joined the EastEnders cast as Kush Kazemi in 2014 – and got off on the wrong foot immediately, when he tried to drive his van down Bridge Street! Kush soon got involved with Shabnam Masood, and she fell pregnant, but sadly lost the baby. The pair planned to marry – just as Stacey dropped the bombshell that Kush…

Four weeks ago we chatted to Jools Holland, who told us how excited he was for his new Friday-night spin-off show Even Later…, where he’s joined by a different musical co-host each week. But we were also curious to hear it from the other side, so we arranged a chinwag with this Friday’s co-host, multi award-winning jazz musician Jamie Cullum. “It was a total honour, because the show is significant to musicians all over the world, and it’s something I have a huge amount of respect for,” enthuses Jamie. “But it was terrifying – Jools makes it look so easy, but in my first link, I completely stacked it! Then I relaxed into it, and it was really special.” Helpfully for Jamie, there’s a jazz theme running through this week’s…

BULLSEYE! It’s a huge plot that has rested on relatively young shoulders, but there was nothing remotely ‘junior’ about the stellar performances from Katie McGlynn and Rob Mallard this week, as Sinead quietly slipped away while Daniel read Bertie a bedtime story. Corrie was bravely unapologetic in its depiction of Sinead’s final moments, with an hour of raw drama that will stay with us for years to come. The crushing reality of Chantelle’s situation hit home as she was forced to conceal her miscarriage from Gray – just because he might start beating her again. The horror of it all. You know what would have really livened up Cain and Nate’s showdown on the lake? A 30ft-long saltwater crocodile. C’mon soaps, get some ambition! Given that he’s arguably the worst…

Everyone has been leaning heavily on Shona, haven’t they? What will happen if David doesn’t manage to get out in time for the wedding? I know, Shona Big Shoulders! Who knows, it could drive Shona away from the Street because she is at breaking point. I don’t know how much more she can take. What goes through Shona’s mind when she hears that David may not be out of prison in time for the wedding? Shona is fully aware that the wedding ceremony might not go ahead – however, she can’t even begin to think about that outcome, because she has to stay positive. She’s on the edge right now. Shona is hanging on by a thread and that thread is the hope of David getting out of prison, and…

Another part of Mel’s devious plan comes to fruition this week, as Sharon signs over E20 to Ruby! Sharon has only agreed to sell up at such a low price because of Mel’s blackmail threats. So when Kat later spots how upset Sharon is at the loss of her beloved club, the Slater woman confides in Linda. Kindly Linda does her best to get to the bottom of Sharon’s woes – but can she admit the truth even to her closest pal? Meanwhile, Lisa is getting increasingly annoyed by Mel taking over with Louise, and loses her rag when she finds Louise’s pregnancy scan stored among Hunter’s belongings! And as Ruby and Mel celebrate their business deal with a glass of fizz, Lisa rocks the boat by accusing her best…

Expect plenty of fireworks this week, as the hospital celebrates its 150th anniversary on Bonfire Night. The special occasion sees Fletch dust down his best waistcoat and organise a show-stopping event to make the milestone. With VIP guests in attendance, he’s hoping that the celebrations go off with a bang. But when a disgruntled patient tries and fails to get the answers he wants regarding his wife’s cancer diagnosis, the staff get more than they bargain for……

FEATHER MY NEST I saw you answered a wallpaper question recently – so I have another challenge for you. I’m looking for Mercedes’ paper with the animals and feathers! Ami, Lincoln Congratulations on having the same taste as Mercedes! The wallpaper in question is called Leonardo, and you can buy it at www. designerwallpapers.co.uk SET IN CONCRETE When taunting Nate, Cain said that Moira once had a young boyfriend who “had to be dug out of concrete foundations”. Who is he talking about? Linda This would be Alex Moss, another young farmhand who caught Moira’s eye when standing about in her kitchen with no shirt on. Unfortunately for Alex, he was party to Cameron Murray’s confession to the murder of Carl King. Cameron then had to cover his tracks by…

A life of scamming isn’t really working out too well for Mandy, and Lisa reckons there’s one solution to her troubles – a job. In fact, she’s keen for her troublemaking alter ego to go straight and get herself a legit gig in the village. “Every scam has gone wrong, but Mandy’s a trier and she’s going to pull her socks up to get more money,” grins Lisa. “Maybe employment is what she needs, just a good old-fashioned job in the village or maybe even on a farm, because Vinny’s said he doesn’t want to leave. Mandy is itching to go, but Vinny has taken a shine to Belle! You’ll see Mandy saying to him, ‘Don’t embarrass yourself, Vinny, come on!’, especially with the family now knowing that he’s not…

The time for trick-or-treating has almost arrived – so members of the Corrie cast have been getting themselves into the spirit of Halloween! Stars Lucy Fallon (Bethany) and Colson Smith (aka Craig) attended the opening of this year’s Alton Towers Scarefest, where they bravely took on two brand-new scare mazes at the Staffordshire attraction. Elsewhere, cobbles mainstay Jack P Shepherd (David) and girlfriend Hanni Treweek visited The Edinburgh Dungeon, for a gory experience of their own – with Hanni seemingly torturing Jack! Meanwhile, Street actress Samia Longchambon (Maria) took a different approach to preparing for Halloween, by taking her children – Freya and Yves – to a pumpkin patch with with her husband, Sylvain. Creep it real, guys!…

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Recently, I’ve been watching Top Boy and Peaky Blinders, but the problem with that is I pick up accents too quickly! I go from Smallheath Brummie, then all of a sudden I’m like, “Man’s gotta get his teas, yeah?” Then my wife says, “You what?”, and I tell her I’m just going to have a sandwich. It’s hard to watch comedy shows when you’re writing one, because you see it and go, “Oh, mine’s not as good as that!” But the best one I’ve seen recently was This Time With Alan Partridge – I absolutely loved that. I genuinely think the most fun I’ve ever had in a cinema was watching Jackass 3D. I know that’s not respected and there will be people turning their noses up, but I can’t…