Table of contents for 09-2023 in Inside Soap UK

Matty’s concerns about Amy are dispelled this week, when she reaffirms her love for him. Ever since Amy’s shock proposal, Matty has been worried that she only popped the question as part of her strategy to gain custody of Kyle. But having heard about his fears, Amy is quick to swear that the offer of marriage was made with a pure heart because Matty is her soul mate. There’s no doubt that Matty’s unwavering support has helped Amy to cope with the most difficult chapter of her life so far. Now she wants to build their family foundations together and call Matty her husband. Amy’s honesty gives Matty a massive boost, and he’s finally able to feel happy about getting engaged. But their road ahead won’t be easy, particularly as…

Laura-Jayne snoops behind the big soap headlines… The writing is on the wall for Corrie killer Stephen – as cobbles chief Iain MacLeod insists that Audrey’s slippery son will not be getting away with murder! So far, Stephen has bumped off father and son duo, Teddy and Leo, and has recently set his sights on new victim, Carla, by drugging her with LSD. He’s surely on course to claim a third victim and become the Street’s next serial killer, yet justice will be served in the end… “Stephen will be found out, eventually – villains always get their comeuppance,” promises Weatherfield chief Iain MacLeod. “There is a lot of fun to be had between now and then. He’s going head-to-head with Carla for a while, so there is a little…

Tony and Warren are at odds this week, after a fight between their children escalates into all-out war between the village veterans! But with both the Hutchinson and Fox families at breaking point, neither of them realise the devastating repercussions their feud is about to have… “Warren and Sienna aren’t currently seeing eye to eye when it comes to co-parenting the twins,” says our Hollyoaks insider. “Feeling threatened that Ethan is taking his place as the father figure, Warren wants to believe he’s still having an influence on the kids’ lives. So, unbeknown to Sienna, he secretly starts giving young Sebastian boxing lessons, so that he can take after his intimidating dad!” Classy Sienna is disgusted when she learns that her son is being moulded into a thug. But Sebastian’s…

Leyla and Victoria are among the locals who let their hair down on a night out this week – only for the evening to take a sinister turn. As the girls get ready to forget their troubles with a bevvie and a boogie, the past catches up with them, leading to some life-threatening situations… “If you lived in Emmerdale, you’d want to escape the place occasionally to get a break from all the drama!” observes our village insider. “That’s what inspires this big night out, as some of the residents declare a change of scene is just what they need to give them a boost after a trying start to 2023. What could possibly go wrong? Funny you should ask…” Suzy convinces Leyla to join the assembled gang – including…

Tim is faced with a huge blast from the past this week, when the father of his granddaughter Miley turns up at his door with some big news! Tim has no idea that Jackson has recently been in contact with Faye about seeing her daughter, whom she gave up all rights to shortly after she was born. Tim’s stunned to hear that Faye wants nothing to do with young Miley – but can he change her mind, so he can reconnect with his grandchild? “Can you believe Faye’s little girl, Miley, is nearly eight years old?” gasps our Corrie insider. “Faye was only 13 herself when she gave birth, and wasn’t prepared for parenthood – so Miley went to live with her dad, Jackson, and his family when they moved…

Relations between Suki, Nish and Eve may be frosty on screen, but EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal (Suki) tells us that she’s thoroughly enjoying working alongside co-stars Heather Peace (Eve) and Navin Chowdhry (Nish) … “Oh it’s brilliant, they’re hilarious!” she grins. “We have a good working relationship. What’s lovely is that we’re able to work a lot of things out on the studio floor, which is a gift – because sometimes it can be daunting to throw some things in the works. “It’s an open working relationship,” continues Balvinder. “It lends itself to real, chemistry-driven and truthful storytelling on screen. I feel comfortable and privileged to work with such brilliant actors.”…

Things get spooky at Holdgate Farm this week, when Rishi becomes convinced there’s an intruder in the house! Now that his children and grandchildren have all moved out, Rishi is home alone – but he fears somebody else is sneaking about in the shadows. The terrified man believes he’s found evidence when he uncovers some half-eaten crisps and knows he didn’t leave them there… But after Jai dismisses his paranoia as a cover for his loneliness, Rishi insists he’s right. What’s going on?…

Before playing Dave in Hollyoaks, Dominic was a police officer in The Bill – and a serial killer in Emmerdale! Here, he takes a trip down memory lane while answering your reader questions… “Is it true you were in EastEnders?” I’ve been in EastEnders twice! One of my first-ever jobs was playing a motorbike courier giving a parcel to Grant Mitchell. It was the hottest day of the year, and the one line that I had, I messed up! I remember Ross [Kemp, who played Grant] saying to me, “It’s not as easy as it looks, is it?” A few years later, I had a very small part where I had to square up to Phil. I almost didn’t want to do it because I felt quite scared of him!…

GEORGE MICHAEL: OUTED Channel 4 9PM In April 1998, global music icon George Michael was arrested for committing a lewd act in a Beverly Hills public toilet. This new two-parter tells the story of how George turned a potential PR disaster into a landmark moment for queer politics. We look back to early on in George’s career, at the height of the AIDS crisis and moral panic, with the pin-up facing a stark choice – and hear from journalists who got the tip-off that George’s ‘secret’ was about to be revealed following the infamous lav incident. The film also features never-before broadcast audio of George, as well as interviews with his kith and kin – including his partner at the time, Kenny Goss, and business partner Andros Georgiou. A SPECIAL…

COLD CASE DETECTIVES ITV1 9PM This new three-part crime documentary series kicks off with an emotional re-examination of a 60-year-old murder case. In 1959, Carol Ann Stephens – aged only six – vanished from the streets of the Cathays area of Cardiff. Two weeks later, her body was discovered more than 50 miles away in West Wales – yet to this day, her killer has never been charged. Unwaveringly focused on securing justice for the little girl and her family, a team of cold case detectives – one of whom even knew young Carol from Sunday school – use cutting-edge forensic science to unearth new evidence, revisit old crime scenes and interview new witnesses, as a determined investigation is relaunched. UNDERCOVER AMBULANCE: NHS IN CHAOS – DISPATCHES Channel 4 9PM…

First with the week’s HOTTEST headlines Terrified Daisy hopes to finally put an end to Justin’s creepy harassment this week – by taking out a stalking protection order against him. It seems that Justin’s delusions know no bounds, and the week kicks off with Daisy discovering that he is her mum’s new boyfriend – before he breaks into her house and corners her! It’s clear Daisy is at breaking point, but is there anything the law can do to stop Justin before things get any worse? “Daisy is scared to step foot outside her house, and now she doesn’t even feel safe within her own home,” gasps our Street insider. “The only way she can see to stop him is to take out this order, then at least if he…

The question is no longer how we’ll lose Lola from Walford, but when. We know that she’s not going to make it to Christmas (see previous page), and now actress Patsy Kensit – who plays Lola’s mum Emma – has filmed her final scenes for the story. The star confirmed on Instagram that she’s said ‘au revoir’ to Walford, paying tribute to costars Danielle Harold (Lola), Jamie Borthwick (Jay) and Emma Barton (Honey) for making her “laugh her arse off every day”. Meanwhile, Marcus’ cheating inEmmerdale was the last we’ll see of him and star Darcy Grey, yet there is good news for fans of Corrie’s Zeedan. Alya’s brother was last seen heading to London; but our Corrie insiders say that Zee’s not gone for good, and that he’ll pop…

Stacey’s money worries reach crisis point this week, as the struggle to keep her family afloat leads to her having an accident. With pregnant Lily in desperate need of a new school uniform, Stacey wonders how she’ll make ends meet – yet she assures her anxious daughter that everything will be fine. But as Stacey continues to work all the hours under the sun to bring home the bacon, she starts to become careless… Stacey works day and night – but isn’t looking after herself ” “Stacey is working day and night to provide for her family, but she’s not looking after herself,” warns our Walford insider. “She comes off a night shift and goes straight to open the bap van without a wink of sleep. But in her hurry…

As the drama unfolds for the village girls, the get-together has a happier outcome for some other members of the gang, as grieving Vinny finally finds a reason to smile again. Belle encourages the widower to stop moping around, and Vinny is struck to think he’s letting the tragedy of Liv’s death define the rest of his life. Deciding to get to grips with his grief rather than be a slave to it, he joins Belle on the big night out and, for the first time in ages, he actually enjoys himself as the pair throw some shapes on the dance floor. Buoyed by Belle’s positivity, has Vinny turned a corner after months of misery?…

There’s a big dilemma for Laurel this week, after she discovers the depth of poor Marshall’s misery – and has to make a judgement call. The mixed-up teen is in turmoil following his dad Colin’s decision to banish him to boarding school. Both Laurel and Arthur know that Colin is a homophobe who is making Marshall’s life hell, because he fears his son is gay. But when Laurel is forced to call Colin to come and see Marshall, things take a turn neither of them expects… “Marshall is in a terrible state, and it breaks Laurel’s heart to see him so upset,” says our Emmerdale spy. “Yet when Colin turns up, he doesn’t go mad at Marshall – he hugs him instead. Laurel can’t believe it because she’s never seen…

Bree accidentally kills her abusive husband in self-defence this week – after he kidnaps and holds her hostage at a campsite… In return for Jacob not hurting Remi any more, Bree took off with her husband out of Summer Bay. However, Bree ends up held captive by Jacob at a remote campsite with no way of escaping! While Jacob forms a plan to avoid the police, who are looking for him, Bree writes a love letter to Remi. Although nothing gets past Jacob – and when he finds the letter, he lashes out and knocks Bree unconscious. Once she wakes up, Bree discovers Jacob digging a grave… With time running out, Bree sneaks up behind Jacob and whacks him over the head with a shovel! Initially, Bree is relieved for…

The BIG stories from a week of timeless drama… There’s romantic trouble on the Street this week, with poor Blanche ending up heartbroken as undertaker Archie kills their romance stone dead. The drama starts when green-eyed Blanche spots Audrey heading off with Archie in his car, and immediately suspects the pair are at it. As it turns out, Archie has actually been giving Audrey a stiff one several times a week. But get your minds out of the gutter, dear readers, because Audrey’s been working for Archie as a beautician to the deceased, making them pretty for their final journeys. Archie is forced to come clean to Blanche about his new business arrangement, but he swears Blanche to secrecy. Audrey, you see, is worrying what it’ll do to the salon…

RAISING THE STAKES! It amused me how Sharon was able to convince Phil to buy into the gym by making him think it was his idea; though props to him for bringing Kat along for a few extra brownie points! Place your bets now on how long it takes for her and Sharon to start scrapping in the boxing ring… | Madison, Kent KILLER DANGER… It’s great watching Classic Corrie where the Platts are living with serial killer Richard Hillman; especially comparing it to today’s Weatherfield and the Platts having yet another killer in their midst – Stephen! It’s over 20 years apart, but you’d have thought David, Gail or Audrey would have figured Stephen out already… | Kevin, Staffordshire The Platts don’t have much luck when it comes to…

While Amy pieces together Aaron’s betrayal, it’s not long before the pair are forced to confront his girlfriend Summer. The trio are thrown together in the Rovers, and Aaron is desperate to protect his and Amy’s so-called guilty secret. But who will Summer believe when Amy speaks out about the fact Aaron raped her? “Summer’s perspective is going to be that Amy slept with her boyfriend,” points out Elle. “It’ll be interesting to see her stance on everything, as who do you side with? The best friend or the boy you love?”…

"Going into the jungle changed me, I feel like a different geezer now,” grins Hollyoaks star Owen Warner – and I’m A Celebrity… runner-up – as we speak to him for the first time since he appeared on the reality TV show. “I’m so much more appreciative of everything now. Just being here on set, being around people constantly and eating good food, I love it!” Owen’s feeling the love on screen too, as his character Romeo is smitten with new housemate Rayne. But a misunderstanding this week means their romance could already be over – as Hollyoaks addresses the topic of STIs and approaching that conversation with partners… Romeo’s fallen head over heels for Rayne – what is it about her that he likes? Romeo loves a love story,…

SATURDAY 4 March THE JONATHAN ROSS SHOW ITV1 9.40PM Jonathan invites more star guests for a cheeky chinwag perched on his comfy-looking mustard sofa, as this current run of his chat show continues. Comical anecdotes will be coming courtesy of husband-and-wife power couple Peter Crouch and Abbey Clancy, funnyman and Interior Design Masters host Alan Carr, comedian and 2022 I’m A Celeb… contestant Babatúndé Aléshé, and BAFTA-winning actor Andy Serkis – star of movie franchises The Lord Of The Rings, Star Wars and Planet Of The Apes as well as numerous other top flicks (we highly recommend Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll if you’ve not seen it). And if that’s not enough, there will also be music from singer-songwriter Paolo Nutini. DIONNE WARWICK – DON’T MAKE ME…

PREDATOR: THE SECRET SCANDAL OF J-POP BBC2 9PM Journalist Mobeen Azhar fronts this new documentary, in which he investigates Japanese pop mogul Johnny Kitagawa and his history of alleged sexual abuse. Kitagawa’s male-only talent agency, Johnny & Associates, has dominated the music market in Japan since the 60s; a ‘boyband factory’, where talented lads are trained to become stars. There have been allegations of sexual abuse by some in Kitagawa’s agency stretching back decades, yet the Japanese media has largely remained silent, even after the mogul’s death in 2019. Mobeen explores the powerful influence Kitagawa had on the country’s media, and questions the worrying consequences of turning a blind eye to the accusations. FOOD UNWRAPPED’S VEG BOX Channel 4 8PM The team goes veggie for this episode, with Andi Oliver…

LUTHER: THE FALLEN SUN Netflix Four years after the BBC’s award-winning psychological crime series starring Idris Elba wrapped, the brilliant DCI John Luther makes a dramatic return. This hot new movie – released first at cinemas, but available to stream via Netflix from today – reunites us with the disgraced detective residing behind bars, while beyond a gruesome serial killer is terrorising London. The dark and intense thriller – featuring a stellar cast including award-winning actress and musical theatre star Cynthia Erivo, Planet Of The Apes’ Andy Serkis (him again), plus Dermot Crowley returning to the role of police boss Martin Schenk – follows Luther as he decides to break out of jail and finish the job that still haunts him… BECOMING FRIDA KAHLO BBC2 9PM The fascinating story of…

Devoted dad Cain makes an astonishing U-turn in the battle for custody of Kyle this week – by deciding to cut himself out of his son’s life for good! The heartbreaking decision comes after another turbulent week for Kyle, in which his distraught parents struggle to do what’s best for him. Cain has been gunning for Amy since finding out that she plans to apply for sole custody of their son. But after another worrying incident with Kyle, Cain concludes that he’s the problem – and he needs to stay away from his boy… “It’s an unbelievable move from Cain – nobody saw this coming!” whispers our Dales insider. “Kyle is Cain’s world, and he would have gone to prison for life just to save him. However, he comes to…

Shamed Beth is fighting for her marriage and reputation this week, after the truth about her violent altercation with young Hope is revealed! Having strenuously denied slapping Fiz and Tyrone’s daughter, Beth hopes the whole thing will blow over. However, when Hope flinches during an argument with her mum and dad, Fiz realises she was telling the truth – and confronts Beth. How on earth can she explain hitting a child? “I was a bit shocked – I don’t agree with hitting children!” admits Lisa George, who plays Beth. “I went with it, but it came out of the blue. Beth tries to diffuse the situation by saying, ‘It wasn’t a proper slap, really, just a little clip, and it’s what anyone would have done to an unruly child’. She…

Hi, Lacey. Stacey has a lot on her plate right now – how does she try to balance it all? She’s lucky that she has a lot of people around her – Martin, Eve, Jean, Alfie, Freddie – who all help with the children so that she can go out at night to do office cleaning jobs. But like any person, it’s hard to juggle two jobs, three children, school, food, and so on. She’s struggling, but somehow manages. How might Stacey relieve her financial struggles? She’s not a quitter, so she’ll keep trying and keep going until she physically can’t do anymore. I think for her, as long as her kids have eaten, they’re warm and they’re clothed, then she’s happy – and everything else doesn’t really matter. She’ll…

Felicity’s big day quickly turns into her worst nightmare this week, as the brakes on her wedding car fail – leading to a horror smash that leaves the bride and her best friend fighting for their lives! Flick and Eden are on their way to the wedding venue, blissfully unaware that their brakes have been cut in an act of sabotage. But when Eden tries to slow down on a bend, disaster strikes, resulting in complete carnage… “There’s a big explosion, and Flick and Eden are inside – so you have to wait and see who makes it out of the burning car!” teases Jacqui Purvis, who plays the bride. “There’s a lot of fire; that was one of the stunts I got to do, which I was super-excited about.…

Suki attempts to put some distance between herself and abusive husband Nish this week – until their daughter Ash announces she’s leaving! Nish makes it clear that he doesn’t want his daughter to go, so when Ash confirms that she’s accepted a job in Canada, he’s furious. And his anger only intensifies once he finds out Suki was responsible for persuading her to take the role… “Nish wants his family together on the Square, where he can keep an eye on them – and control them,” confirms our Walford insider. “He knows that if Ash is miles away from home he’ll have no influence at all over her life, and that simply won’t do. So when he discovers that Suki went behind his back and encouraged Ash to spread her…

Stevie’s livid when Marcus gets off scot-free for all his wrongdoing this week – and takes matters into her own hands! Will she get revenge on Marcus in the right way? After manipulating Stevie, sending out a private photo to her contact list, and potentially killing a patient to protect his misdemeanours, Marcus faces a hearing at the hospital. Despite giving a statement, Stevie is horrified to learn that nothing will be done due to a lack of evidence. Meanwhile, Stevie befriends a patient who offers to help with her malicious ex, but she brushes him off. Later on, Marcus continues his controlling behaviour and asks Stevie out for a drink – which she accepts! However, Stevie’s patient is also there, and bumps into Marcus at the bar. Are they…

Billy’s all set to start planning his wedding to Little Mo this week. There’s only one problem – the fact that Mo’s still married to abusive husband Trevor. So, Billy decides to go and confront Trevor (which is like sending in Scrappy-Doo to take on Godzilla). Of course, Billy quickly gets told where to go in guttural Glaswegian. So, what’s going on when Trevor later turns up on the Square, having apparently had a change of heart and acting all reasonable with Mo? Call us old cynics, but we think there’s something not quite right about this turn of events. Elsewhere, Lisa feels trapped in the Vic, and is none too pleased to come home to discover a nanny cradling little Louise – realising if she doesn’t escape the Mitchells…

It’s not often that anyone in Albert Square has something to celebrate – but there’s good news coming Callum’s way this week, when he’s offered an exciting promotion at work! The young copper has been putting in a shift to prove himself down at Walford nick, and he’s impressed his superiors so much that they want to make him a trainee detective constable. Callum is over the moon to make the move to the plain clothes division, especially as his colleague Jack has enough faith in him to recommend him for the position. But of course, this is EastEnders we’re talking about, and no piece of good news comes without a massive catch… “Callum is delighted and really happy – he feels as though his hard work is paying off,”…

Morecambe-set detective series The Bay returns for a brand-new six-part series this week. Family liaison officer DS Jenn Townsend – played by Marsha Thomason – is overseeing another shocking investigation, after tragedy strikes a family whose home is burned to the ground in mysterious circumstances. Marsha is once again joined by Daniel Ryan playing Jenn’s boss, DI Tony Manning, and Erin Shanagher as her police partner DS Karen Hobson – with a familiar guest cast including Joe Armstrong, Karl Davies and Ian Puleston-Davies in store. Here, Marsha shares what the not-so-sunny seaside town has in store for us this time… Hello, Marsha! For anyone new to The Bay, share why it’s one to watch… It’s a crime-drama with family at the centre of the story. Every series has a new…

Unexpected friends actor Hugh Bonneville and comedian John Bishop are the first pairing in a fourth of the celebrity genealogy series. Both know that they have Irish heritage – but what they don’t know is the ancestral connection they have to each other… “I have this great affinity with the Irish people,” shares John in the programme. “I’m glad there’s this chink of Irishness I can get to the bottom of.” Also delving into their families’ histories this series will be actors Adrian Dunbar and Neil Morrissey, comics Johnny Vegas and Alex Brooker, and dancers Oti and Motsi Mabuse – each with their own reasons for taking part. And for Hugh, there’s an emotional motive… “I’m doing this because my brother Nigel, who passed away in 2017, had been really…

PAUL WHITEHOUSE: OUR TROUBLED RIVERS BBC2 8PM Comic and keen fisherman Paul Whitehouse sticks with the theme of rivers in this new two-parter, travelling England and Wales looking at why our waterways are in decline – and what needs to be done to protect them. In this opener, Paul explores the change in the water industry since privatisation in 1989, and finds out what regulations are in place when it comes to sewage discharge into our rivers. He hears from Yorkshire locals concerned about the health of the River Wharfe; heeds a conservationist’s warning on the ecological decline of Lake Windermere, and meets fellow river-health advocate, singer Feargal Sharkey. (You’ve got A Good Heart going round your head now, haven’t you?!) WORLD’S MOST SECRET HOTELS Channel 4 6.45PM In the…

KATHY BURKE: GROWING UP Channel 4 10PM Having already explored the topics of cash and what it means to be a woman, Kathy Burke returns with another warm, funny and fascinating documentary double – this time concerning the nitty-gritty of age. Having turned 58, Kathy’s wondering whether older age should be battled or embraced – so invites the opinion of a lovely bunch to discuss it. Across the two episodes, she’ll chat with showbiz pals Jennifer Saunders, Bill Bailey and Charlotte Church, as well as meeting a wonderful gang of ‘ordinary’ members of the public. These include 85-year-old Bridget, who’s become a sought-after model, and a dominatrix in her 70s, for whom work life has never been busier… STACEY DOOLEY SLEEPS OVER USA W 9PM Stacey’s latest Stateside sleepover is…

Theatre CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Charlie And The Chocolate Factory: The Musical – the devilishly delicious tale of young golden ticket winner Charlie Bucket, and the mysterious confectionery wizard Willy Wonka – is embarking on its first-ever UK & Ireland tour. This dazzling new production will take you to a world of pure imagination… For information and tickets, go to charlieandthe chocolatefactory.co.uk PARAMOUNT+ 1939: HOLLYWOOD’S GOLDEN YEAR This series tells the story of Hollywood’s most important year, revealing beneath the glamour a world of secrets and scandals. With special access to the cast of family members, close friends, and experts who unravel stories of stars such as Judy Garland, Bette Davis and John Wayne. BOOK THE CORONATION PARTY by Norma Curtis Spring, 1953: the bunting is out on Little…