Table of contents for 28 - 2020 in Inside Soap UK

Jamie’s accident is the second time he’s knocked over a villager – after he hit Pollard and left him in dire straits last year. So actor Alex Lincoln, who plays Jamie, fears this is becoming a habit! “He’s not a great driver, is he?” chuckles the star. “I actually think that it’s typecasting, because I’m not a very good driver either!” Whatever Jamie’s abilities behind the wheel, he now finds himself in a bit of a bind, so is he willing to entertain Andrea’s blackmail? “Andrea tries to fix things for him, which is a huge relief to Jamie because he’s not good at doing that himself,” insists Alex. “He really tries to convince himself that he and Andrea could work, and it could be the smart choice to keep…

The moment of truth arrives for Essie and Fletch this week, as they individually meet with the same oncologist to find out how they’ve responded to their respective cancer treatments. Fletch recently underwent an operation that Hanssen deemed to be successful at the time, though Fletch was later rushed back into theatre for emergency surgery after suffering from blackouts. As for Essie, she recently learned that her tumour has got bigger, and that chemotherapy doesn’t appear to be working. “Essie and Fletch are trying to be strong for the other, while secretly combatting their private fears about what the future holds,” explains our Holby insider. “Essie and Sacha have young Isla and their wedding to think about, while Fletch is panicking over the prospect of leaving four kids behind if…

Raging Kim declares war on deceitful Nate and Rhona this week, after realising they’ve teamed up behind her back. She’s not happy when she discovers the deal that she helped broker between Wylie’s Farm and a local restauranteur is profiting her arch-enemy. There’s no love lost between Kim and Rhona, the former friends who both loved and lost Graham. So, when Kim discovers that Nate has been operating in secret with Rhona to complete the huge orders, she swears revenge… “Kim is angry that Nate has involved Rhona…” “Kim can’t believe this pitiful farmer can’t make a great deal like this work on his own,” whispers our Emmerdale snitch. “She’s incensed that he’d involve Rhona and Butlers Farm, and that she was kept in the dark. Obviously, she knows Moira…

Emmett starts school at Erinsborough High this week – and it soon becomes clear that he’s way behind his classmates. To make matters worse, the new pupil tries to make friends with his fellow students, but is disheartened when school bully Louis refuses to hang out with him. After Shaun notices how hard a time Emmett is having settling in, he suggests to Aaron and David that he gives the troubled teenager some tutoring, to avoid him having to a repeat a year. Yet when Emmett’s foster parents break the news to him, how will he react to needing extra support?…

Ben’s blossoming friendship with Gemma causes ructions this week, as rumours spread that they’ve slept together! After Gemma spends the night in Ben’s hotel room, Nikau jumps to conclusions, and accuses Gemma of disrespecting the memory of his dad! And when he later warns Ziggy to keep her father away from his mother, poor Ziggy is devastated to hear that Ben has moved on. But is there really a romance brewing between Ben and Gemma? Or have their loved ones jumped the gun?…

“The Voice is great, but I just love the kids’ version!” enthuses rapper and producer will.i.am, one of the four judges of The Voice Kids, which makes its return to our screens this week. “There’s something that children bring to the show that adults forget – kids know how to play.” “I prefer it, too,” agrees fellow judge, singer Paloma Faith, who is new to the show’s panel this year. “It gives me bucketloads of joy! It’s so uplifting – the kids are infinitely more talented than us, and it’s so pure that I just want to bottle it up and drink it. All of them are nothing short of brilliant!” Inside TV is joining Will, Paloma, Pixie Lott and last year’s reigning champ, Danny Jones, at Elstree Studios to…

Harriet Webb – Theodora in BBC1’s I May Destroy You – tells us the television shows she loves the most… Hi, Harriet! How would you best describe Theodora, your character in I May Destroy You, to us? Theo is strong, thoughtful and tough – a bit of a survivor. She’s compassionate, but with a straightforward attitude and a great sense of humour. Like many of us, she’s grown into being a very different person to the one she was at school. What has been your favourite drama recently? Ooh, it has to be Normal People. I thought it was written, performed and shot so intimately and beautifully. Which comedies have you enjoyed? This Country and Stath Lets Flats – both absolute bangers! I’m a huge fan of Daisy May Cooper…

DVD CODE 404 DI John Major (Daniel Mays) and DI Roy Carver (Stephen Graham) are the top crime-fighting duo in the Met’s Special Investigation Unit – but when an undercover sting goes wrong, Major is gunned down on the job and killed. As the unit struggles without him, is there a way to bring him back? BOOK DARK WATERS  by G.R. Halliday In this mystery thriller, police detective Monica Kennedy is called to investigate her first serious-crimes case in six months, after a body is discovered in a dam. Days later, when another victim surfaces, Monica realises that she’s on the hunt for a ruthless killer… STAR CHOICE Neighbours’ Matt Wilson (Aaron) “I love Normal People – the series, and the book by Sally Rooney. In the book, you basically…

Desperate Cain refuses to leave estranged wife Moira’s bedside this week, as she continues her fight for her life. Cain still has no idea that reckless driver Jamie Tate was behind the wheel when Moira was run down – or that he’s hiding out as he decides whether or not to come clean. All Cain cares about is his wife pulling through. Together with his devastated stepson Matty, he keeps watch over Moira in her hospital bed. Her condition is grave, and doctors don’t yet know if she’ll survive, but Cain is willing Moira not to give up. “I don’t think that Cain could live his life without Moira,” insists Jeff Hordley, who plays the Dingle hard man. “Whether that means he wants to be in a relationship with her,…

Geoff hopes to regain control of Yasmeen this week, by offering to retract the original statement that he made to the police accusing her of his attempted murder! After intercepting a call from Yasmeen when she rings Alya from prison, Geoff offers to drop the charges against her in return for getting help for his behaviour, and Yasmeen agreeing to be his wife again. But is he telling the truth? And will Yasmeen fall for him again? “Yasmeen hears Geoff’s voice and doesn’t put the phone down,” explains actress Shelley King, who plays her. “The sound of his voice calms her, in a way. When she hears him, it means comfort and security. Geoff says, ‘Listen, I still love you – I’m going to get professional help’. Yasmeen really wants…

A bi is knocked for six this week, when Kevin tells her that her twins are about to emigrate to Australia. Will Abi have the courage to say goodbye to her children? “Seb organises a meeting with the twins – will Abi attend?” Abi gave up twins Charlie and Lexi for adoption after convincing herself that she couldn’t provide a stable home for them, despite her eldest son Seb’s objections. It’s after mechanic Kevin tends to a breakdown job for the twin’s adoptive parents that he delicately breaks the news to Abi that the family is moving to Oz – and urges her to see the twins before they leave for the other side of the world. “Abi can’t believe what Kevin is telling her,” explains our cobbles mole. “Afterwards,…

Suspicious Adam is close to sniffing out the truth about arch-enemy Gary’s dodgy dealings this week, thanks to his manipulation of Rick’s ex Laura. When Gary announces that he intends to hike up Underworld’s rent by 30%, Adam realises something dodgy is afoot. Although Adam knows Gary can be petty where his wife Sarah is concerned, he feels there’s more to it. So, Adam makes it his business to find out why Gary is desperate for cash… “As viewers know, the truth is that Gary needs funds to pay Laura for Kelly’s schooling,” our Corrie source reminds us. “Yet Laura believes the money is coming from Rick, as no one but Gary and Sharon knows he’s dead. Adam has pieced together that Gary’s interest in Kelly and Laura is suspicious…

Toyah finally reveals her fostering dream to sister Leanne this week – but with everything that’s going on with Oliver, will Leanne give Toyah her blessing? After speaking to Toyah’s friend Josie, who runs a support group for parents of terminally ill children, Leanne announces that she intends to make the remainder of her son Oliver’s life the best it can be. With that in mind, she plans to take him on a family holiday to Cornwall as Steve suggested, keen to create some happy memories with the youngster while she still can. Elsewhere, Imran tentatively broaches the topic of fostering with Nick, explaining that he and Toyah have put the application on hold to avoid upsetting Leanne. As Nick encourages the couple to come clean to Leanne, will she…

Harriet is left devastated this week, when her secret lover Malone suddenly calls off their affair! The crooked cop grows irritated after Harriet confronts him over the recent hit-and-run that left villager Moira in hospital. Knowing that he has to keep Harriet interested now that she’s engaged to Will, Malone decides to play hard-to-get and breaks off their affair. And as he leaves, Harriet is in tears. Will Harriet take this latest twist in her stride, or will she beg Malone to take her back?…

Geologists from across the world have wary eyes on Weatherfield, after measuring worrying tremors on their counters and gauges. Somewhere in the area of No 11 Coronation Street – they can be quite precise – there is a positively volcanic build-up of pressure. Forget Krakatoa and Mount St Helens – this is the Big One. There’s a major fault running right through Jim McDonald. This week, he’s a-gonna blow. Keen observers have already spotted the rage deep within Jim. He’s convinced that Liz is having an affair with every man she meets – he’s even looking suspiciously at that shouting statue outside the Kabin. However, the fatal eruption is finally triggered after the McDonalds attend a reunion of Jim’s former Army mates in Macclesfield, and he spots an atmosphere between…

GIRL POWER! Whenever Home and Away introduces a new family to the Bay, they are nearly always male-dominated! First there was the Braxton brothers, then three Morgan brothers, and now the Parata clan! Isn’t it time that they had a clan made up of mostly women? Rachel, Biggleswade STYLE QUEEN It seems to me that every time Gemma appears on Coronation Street, she is wearing a new outfit – some of which look quite expensive. Please tell me how, in spite of having four young children and always pleading poverty, she has these clothes? I need to know her secret… Mo, Kelvedon Perhaps Gemma just has the ability to make all her clothes look classy! SNOOPING AROUND… God, Kim Tate is such a busybody! What kind of person goes around…

It’s the soap story that has both gripped and horrified the nation beyond measure, with Geoff’s appalling abuse of Yasmeen currently one of the most-talked about plots on British television. And, sadly, the drama is far from over (see p8 for Geoff’s shocking next move). Meanwhile, star Shelley King continues to wow viewers with her heartbreaking portrayal of Yasmeen. The 65-year-old is certainly no acting novice, having enjoyed a plethora of television and theatre roles long before joining the Street in 2014. Shelley tells us that Coronation Street is one of the most rewarding jobs she’s ever had, while talking candidly about her time in Weatherfield – and how she really gets on with her beloved “Barty”, aka Ian Bartholomew, who plays wicked Geoff… Hello, Shelley! How does it feel…

PASSION EXPLODES! Married Moira hated Cain, but was forced to do business with him behind husband John’s back. A huge row at the garage saw Moira and Cain rip each other’s clothes off, and begin a passionate affair that almost ended the Barton marriage. RELATIONSHIP EXPOSED! Widowed Moira started secretly seeing Cain, but hid it from her family for fear of their reaction. After they decided to go public, Moira’s son Adam was horrified and totally opposed to the relationship, but nothing could get in the way of their burgeoning love. WE DO! It was the day we never thought we’d see – Cain Dingle getting hitched! Moira’s romantic proposal led to a beautiful barn wedding where the pair finally said their vows. However, a series of calamities meant Moira…

Liberty might be regarded as the ditsy Savage sister on Hollyoaks, yet Jessamy is nothing but straight-talking when she answers your burning questions… “It’s been two years since you first arrived on Hollyoaks – can you still remember your first day on set?” “Do you ever want to go back to theatre work?” I absolutely remember it! My first day was a scene with me and my dad, Dirk [played by David Kennedy], and Milo [Nathan Morris]. I had no idea what to do because I’m from a theatre background, but everyone was so chilled. One of my best memories was filming my first Hollyoaks titles. It was during a boiling-hot summer, and I was sitting in the hot tub with my friends listening to music, and I just kept…

Louisa lets loose! THE WALFORD STAR WAS DELIGHTED WITH HER LOCKDOWN HEN DO… EastEnders star Louisa Lytton (Ruby) isn’t going to let a pandemic get in the way of her wedding celebrations! The actress had a lovely surprise recently when her best pals threw her a lockdown hen party, on the day that she was originally meant to be jetting off for her pre-wedding bash. “What a special day,” she gushed. “Social-distance celebrations are fast becoming my fave.” But Louisa isn’t the only EastEnder enjoying her last days of freedom. Max Bowden (Ben) spent some quality time with girlfriend Danielle before his return to filming, while Jessica Plummer (Chantelle) squeezed in some hugs with her adorable daughter Noa. And Maisie Smith (Tiff) found time for one last TikTok with mum…

While Moira fights for her life, calculating Andrea hits upon the perfect plan to keep husband Jamie in their marriage – by blackmailing him over his terrible secret. It was Jamie who knocked down Moira and left her clinging to life, as he recklessly raced to find Andrea. In his shock, he confessed to his wife that he knew he hit something – or someone. So, this week, when they discover that it was Moira who was the victim of Jamie’s dangerous driving, he realises the hold Andrea now has over him. “Andrea starts off wanting to support her husband and family – however, things change,” teases Anna Nightingale, who plays Andrea. “She knows Jamie is honest and goes out of her way to make him see what he could…

Warren confronts arch-nemesis Felix this week, about their time together in the children’s home – only to be met with a stunning revelation! After breaking into Toby and Celeste’s flat to challenge Felix, Warren tells his old foe to get out of town, still raging about the physical and mental abuse Felix subjected him to while they were growing up. But when Felix drops a bombshell that explains his bullying behaviour, Warren is stunned. “Warren believes that he is the way he is because of what happened to him as a kid, and he holds Felix responsible for that,” explains Jamie Lomas, who plays the Hollyoaks bad boy. “Warren was tortured by Felix. He was beaten every day and was burnt and had broken bones. We’re all a result of…

Sheila’s grandson Levi makes himself at home in the Canning household this week – and the hot cop is soon prowling the local area looking for a love interest! Neighbours newcomer Richie Morris gives us the lowdown on his character… Hey, Richie! What can you tell us about Levi? He is Sheila’s grandson, and his dad is her son, Frank Jr. Levi is a very charismatic and charming character, he loves his job and his family. He has a lot of untold history, though, and out of everyone in his family, Sheila knows the most about that. How does he feel about moving on to Ramsay Street? Levi feels comfortable moving into the Canning house, and he is ecstatic that he is able to make up for lost time. He…

Jade faces one of the biggest moments of her life this week, as she finally comes face to face with her biological mother, Susie! Having been taken into care when she was just a small child, Jade has lots of questions about why her birth mother abandoned her – and her biggest fear is that it was because she’s deaf. So imagine her shock when she encounters Susie, and discovers that she is profoundly deaf too… “This is a pivotal moment for Jade – it’s the very last thing she expected,” explains Gabriella Leon, who plays her. “She’s feeling so many emotions – there is a lot of bewilderment, shock, and even more unanswered questions.” It’s a tough moment for Jade as she and Susie finally sit down for a…

Ryder decides to put on a musical celebration at Salt this week, so that he can make memories with his dad Evan, who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. As everyone in Summer Bay pitches in to help Ryder make Evan’s gig extra-special, Ryder is particularly grateful to Nikau, who originally gave him the idea to put on the show. “Ryder is talking to his mate, Nikau, who doesn’t have a father himself,” explains Lukas Radovich, who plays Ryder. “And Nikau tells him he wishes that he could create more memories with his dad – but obviously, he can’t. So Ryder gets the idea that he wants to be able to have memories that he can hold forever. Ryder knows his dad is a fantastic musician, so he decides…

Daniel’s keen to see his new friend Nicky again this week, but a lack of childcare thwarts his plans. Single dad Daniel approaches Adam in the hope that he can look after young Bertie while he heads out to meet his new acquaintance – however, busy Adam is unable to help. Furthermore, Adam later persuades Daniel to cover some of Leanne’s hours at the solicitor’s office so he can start earning money again. Will the lonely widower ever find time to see Nicky?…

Everyone in the village gathers to say an emotional goodbye to Kyle this week, and grieving Nancy gives a moving speech. Despite not wanting to attend the funeral, Nancy is convinced to pay her last respects to her late fiancé, thanks to the support from her friends and family. Later on, at the wake, Brooke worries about what she’s written for Kyle, so Nancy agrees to read it for her. “In the speech, without people realising, Nancy is aiming her words right at Darren,” explains Ashley Taylor Dawson, whose alter ego Darren is struggling with depression, just as Kyle did. “She’s saying, ‘If anyone has these problems, you need to talk, and you need to tell people who are around you’. It prompts Darren to open up.” With Kyle having…

When Vic takes the rest of the kids off to visit Scott, Viv reaches for the phone and invites her not-so-fancy man Terry over for a spot of afternoon delight. Little does Viv realise that Vic is planning a treat – a trip to a fancy wine bar for all the family. And so it is that he, Scott and the girls creep back into the house ready to shout “surprise!”. As Viv is caught sliding her perfect manicure through Terry’s abundant chest hair, her family’s look of horror is captured for all time in the photograph above. Those poor kids are going to need some expensive therapy. Over in Hotten, Kathy is the picture of the cat that got the cream as she marries her beloved Dave. Dave promises,…

“There’s a lot to Callum and Ben as characters, and you never know where their relationship is going to go next – that’s quite exciting!” beams Walford star Tony Clay, aka Callum, as we ask him why he thinks ‘Ballum’ have proven to be such a popular couple with EastEnders’ legion of fans. “It was very important not to do something stereotypical that’s been done before over the years. They’re two working-class boys who have found each other, and are relatable to a lot of people. Granted, some of the things they get involved with are a bit extreme! Yet at their core they’re two people coming from similar backgrounds, who’ve found love in this mad world.” There’s good news in store for viewers who have been missing their regular…

that my mum was working. We’d have our dessert watching The Simpsons, then watch Hollyoaks afterwards. That was back in the Brendan Brady days – I remember him being one of those characters that was so naughty. And Calvin Valentine was my first crush! 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! Yes, I used to watch it a lot! It was part of my routine when I was at my nan’s on the days…

The USA, 1940. Imagine a parallel reality where President Roosevelt is toppled by populist activist Charles Lindbergh, and history takes a very different path… A parallel reality? Like the ones you get in Doctor Who? Not really. It’s more of a ‘what if?’, exploring the idea of what might have happened if things had been slightly different from real-world events. And with a xenophobic president in office, we see how America turns towards fascism. Okay, well, that doesn’t sound quite so far-fetched… It’s certainly a cautionary tale. This six-part mini-series is based on the 2004 novel of the same name by Philip Roth. In real life, Lindbergh never publicly stated his support for Hitler and Nazi Germany, but in this version, he’s openly critical of the US’ intervention in WWII,…