Table of contents for 20-2025 in Inside Soap UK

One of the best parts of my job is getting to visit the sets of the soaps and chat to the stars in-situ, as it were. And recently I was lucky enough to be invited up to the Emmerdale set in Leeds, where I got to snoop around Home Farm for the day and just generally pretend that I’m the new lady of the manor. Kim’s kitchen isn’t as spotless as I thought it would be, let me tell you! The lovely press team at Emmerdale set up a little game for us journalists to try to work out who it was that pushed Joe out of the window. Upon weighing up all of the vital evidence that was on offer, I was pretty convinced it must have been Dawn…

Menacing Mick is on the rampage this week, as he vows to take revenge on arch-enemy Kit! Following the revelations about their past, Mick now has even more reason to hate Kit. As Mick’s world falls apart, he’s prepared to go to any lengths to get his own back – including badly hurting Kit’s terrified mum Bernie! “Mick has lost everything!” declares Joe Layton, who plays him. “That makes him dangerous, especially considering the stories we we’ve heard about him!” The vendetta between the blokes gets even more vicious as a question mark hovers over Brody’s true paternity, with Kit strongly suspecting his teenage fling with Lou means he could be Brody’s dad. After the lad is caught shoplifting Kit attempts to reprimand him, bringing him face to face with…

The year of big soap anniversaries continues with Hollyoaks next in line for a milestone, and we’ve had our first hints as to what to expect when the show turns 30 in October, in an exciting statement from Channel 4. “Hollyoaks’ anniversary will be marked with a month-long series of high stakes episodes,” teased the network. “There will be dramatic developments, shock twists and devastating revelations that will result in long-lasting consequences for the village and its residents.” The soap has enjoyed a huge surge in ratings and streaming figures since its format change from five to three episodes last September. The daring on-screen time jump of 12 months has given storylines – such as Mercedes’ cancer, and the sexual abuse story – twists that kept fans hooked. Hollyoaks has…

Before Hollyoaks marks its 30th anniversary this autumn, there’s another cause for celebration – two decades of Nancy Osborne! “It’s 20 years in July since my first on-screen appearance,” recalls Jess. “I was only meant to do three episodes. I came in as Becca’s little sister to cause trouble – and I’ve been doing it ever since! “I went to school with Ali Bastian, who played Becca,” she continues. “It was nice to see a familiar face because it was a baptism of fire: I did my audition, then at 7am the next morning I was having pink extensions clamped into my hair for my first scene!”…

Grieving Stacey’s mental health deteriorates this week, forcing the desperate Slaters to rally round her and Lily before it’s too late! With Mo and Jean absent, and Stacey locked away in her bedroom day after day, Lily reaches breaking point, unable to cope alone. Will the Slaters find a way to help them get back on their feet after losing Martin? “Stacey’s mental state is in a worrying place,” explains our Walford source. “She has shut herself away from the world, but Lily urgently needs her mum. Lily is a bereaved 14-year-old girl raising a child!” The trouble begins when Mo and Jean head out of Walford, and Stacey refuses to leave her bedroom. With Lily and Freddie in charge of running No.31, the responsibility takes its toll on stressed…

Levi makes a life-changing decision this week, when he tells Mackenzie he wants to have a baby with her! While Abigail and Mali enthuse about moving in together, Levi’s zoned out worrying about why Mackenzie has been distant lately. Little does he know she’s busy telling Tane that she’s desperate to start a family, but worries that Levi isn’t ready. After Levi presses to find out what’s wrong, Mac finally answers… “Mackenzie admits she’s feeling broody now, but Levi has reservations,” reveals our Summer Bay source. “He’s concerned that this a rash reaction to the horrific ordeal they endured in Queensland, and he doesn’t want them to rush into anything, so suggests they give it a bit of time. But Mackenzie doesn’t take this well at all, and gives him…

Enjoying an unexpected holiday romance, Aaron flirts with a handsome stranger called Colton this week – but is it love? Escaping his tragic past, Aaron pretends to be someone else and removes his wedding ring, but as the pair get closer, Aaron starts to feel guilty. Later, Aaron and Colton give into their passion and head to the hotel. However, Aaron’s bliss is short-lived when Colton discovers a photo of David and Isla with his ring! Could it all be over already?…

Gail’s gone south! I wanted to write in to express my sadness at Gail leaving Emmerdale. She was a fun, kooky spark of chaos in the Woolpack and I thought she was brilliant! Maybe her big story with the secret son didn’t land, but I enjoyed her silliness. We need more of that, not less! Helen, Skegness GRIEF GUIDANCE That beautiful Roy and Brian moment in Corrie, in the café, where they talked about losing Julie and Hayley really touched me. It doesn’t matter when Roy mentions her, you always feel the love shine through in his words. His promise to Brian that he will be able to look back on his memories with Julie and smile was so heartfelt. It made me miss Julie even more! Angela, Taunton She…

It’s been almost a year (plus a time jump!) since Jeremy Sheffield returned to Hollyoaks playing Jez, the serial killer twin brother of the iconic villain Patrick Blake. “It felt like I’d never left!” reflects Jeremy, as we sit down for a chat about his character’s latest turmoil. “It was like a time machine, eight years evaporated. I just slipped back into it.” Jez’s deadly secrets are at risk of being exposed this week, as Tommy’s blackmail horror continues. Dressed in a creepy costume, Tommy tells Jez to add Joel to his big book of murders, threatening to expose his list of crimes if he doesn’t comply. With Jez under more pressure than ever before, Jeremy reveals whether time is running out for his evil alter ego… Hi, Jeremy! Tell…

Before heading back to his Lancashire roots, Jonathan was brushing shoulders with Hollywood actors. From Godzilla to World War Z, the talented actor has performed on plenty of movie sets, but he feels just as at home walking the streets of Weatherfield as that of Los Angeles. “Corrie feels familiar,” he smiles. “I can be on a 200-million-dollar monster movie or on the cobbles, everyone’s trying to tell a story. There’s a different pace doing a soap, that is one thing I’m getting to grips with. “In Godzilla, it took me three days to die,” adds Jonathan. “I must have been shot 70 times!”…

Gang member Liam Barlow doesn’t seem to be a man to be trusted – but when he and Alison meet face to face, there’s an instant spark. And as actor Kieron Moore tells us, the on-screen chemistry with Rose was mirrored by an instant connection in real life… “Me and Rose didn’t do a chemistry read, which is insane,” he reveals. “We just met on the first day of filming, when we shot a scene from episode three! But I just felt so safe with Rose. She pays so much attention to you when you talk that I was constantly learning how to be a better person as well as a better actor, which I think I had in common with Liam. I just feel very lucky to be part…

Beaming to us live from Switzerland, Graham Norton will once again be manning the commentary booth to bring us coverage of this year’s Eurovision Grand Final – and he’s already taken stock of the top contenders… “It’s a big year for party anthems,” grins Graham. “The two that stand out are Miriana Conte representing Malta, and Emmy for Ireland – with an unlikely banger about an immortal dog! And I think Italy might have a good year with Lucio Corsi’s lovely rock ballad, Volevo Essere Un Duro.” Graham also has a soft spot for Remember Monday – the first girl band to represent the UK in more than 25 years… “They’re really unlike any other act this year,” he notes. “Their vocals and harmonies are flawless, the song has a…

Later... With Jools Holland BBC2, 10pm New series. The legendary musician welcomes CMAT, Skunk Anansie and Cynthia Erivo. The Assembly: Unseen ITV1, 10.05pm Out-takes from the celebrity interviews by neurodivergent individuals. Last in the series. Long Bright River Channel 4, 10pm New series. Thriller based on the novel by Liz Moore, starring Amanda Seyfried. REGIONAL VARIATIONS BBC1 N IRELAND as Main BBC1 except: 10.00-10.30am Sunday Politics Northern Ireland BBC1 SCOTLAND as Main BBC1 except: 10.00-10.30am The Sunday Show 12.00am Sportscene: Premiership Highlights 1.00 Doctor Who: Unleashed 1.30 FILM: Man Up 2.55 Weather For The Week Ahead 3.00-6.00 BBC News BBC1 WALES as Main BBC1 except: 10.00-10.30am Politics Wales 4.05pm Iolo’s River Valleys 4.35-4.50 A To Z Of TV Gardening 5.50-5.55 BBC Wales Today/Weather BBC2 N IRELAND as Main BBC2 except:…

Backlash: The Murder Of George Floyd BBC2, 9pm With contributions from members of Floyd’s family, including his uncle, Selwyn Jones. The Repair Shop On The Road BBC1, 8pm Dominic Chinea and Will Kirk restore items around the UK. Britain’s Most Expensive Houses Channel 4, 9pm New series. The sale of an £80 million penthouse. REGIONAL VARIATIONS BBC1 N IRELAND as Main BBC1 except: 1.35-1.45pm BBC Newsline 10.40 Bad Nanny 11.35 Glow Up: Britain’s Next Make-Up Star 12.35am Convicting My Ex 1.25-6.00 BBC News BBC1 SCOTLAND as Main BBC1 except: 1.35-1.45pm Reporting Scotland 3.00 Politics Scotland 3.30 Scam Interceptors 4.00-4.30 Lost And Found In The Lakes 10.30 Reporting Scotland 10.40 Debate Night 11.40 Scotcast 12.10am Glow Up: Britain’s Next Make-Up Star 1.10 Convicting My Ex 2.00 Weather 2.05-6.00 BBC News BBC1…

ACROSS 4& 22A She returned to Walford in time to see Lauren Branning go into labour with her grandchild (5,5)9 & 13D The Hide Bar & Bistro’s head chef, who is unaware of the evil truth about her sibling John in Emmerdale (8,6)10 Flower that might be sold at Preston’s Petals in Corrie (6)11 ___ Winter-Brown, mother of quads in Coronation Street (5)12 ___ Koleosho, plays Walford Arches employee Kojo Asare (4)14 ___ Posner, was the brother of 9A’s rapist in Emmerdale (4)15 See 44A16 & 34D The 12-year-old stepson of Corrie’s Maria (4,7)17 See 39D18 Joel ___, trying to save his rocky marriage to Leela Lomax in Hollyoaks (6)19 Original EastEnders iconic character, killed in 2005 by his then-wife Chrissie Watts (3)22 See 4A24 Betrothed, like Gabby and Vinny are in Emmerdale (7)26 See 5D29 ___ Gowan, paramedic who works out of Holby City Hospital (5)31 Departed…

Hi Joe! Is it hard to sympathise with Mick? I don’t think Mick was born bad, he’s a product of being let down and betrayed, and falling through the cracks in his younger life. I don’t feel sorry for him, though, because he does some really dreadful things! What do we learn about Mick and Lou’s relationship this week? There are a lot of red flags and unhealthy behaviours in their relationship. They have a dependency on each other – when people have suffered trauma, it can form a bond which almost irons the folds in rather than ironing them out. We definitely see his violent streak… Mick lashes out at Lou, then immediately regrets it. He just doesn’t have the tools to cope with these massive emotions that he’s…

Like so many soap sociopaths before him, John knows exactly the right things to say to tip a situation in his favour. Just take the way he’s able to cleverly throw Belle off the scent this week! However, John is soon forced to deal with another situation entirely out of his control when Mack backs out of being Aaron’s best man. Filled with shame about the slurry-tank leak (see p28 for more on that story), poor Mack believes that he doesn’t deserve the honour bestowed upon him. John then realises how upset his fiancé is, and vows to make things right for his other half. But could his efforts to bring Mack and Aaron together be the move that finally takes him down?…

Laura-Jayne snoops behind the soap headlines… The weather is really hotting up now, and so are the soaps! As summer approaches in Emmerdale, the village is rife with sinister secrets ready to explode, and sensational twists set to send pulses soaring along with the temperatures! A wedding, a comeback, a disappearance – there’s a lot to look forward to. Dales producer Laura Shaw has given Inside Soap a tantalising tease of what’s in store over the coming months, so buckle up as we reveal everything we know so far… Nightmare wedding! “Aaron and John’s wedding episodes are brilliant and very exciting,” grins Laura. “I’ve just signed them off in the edit suite. John is full of trepidation in the lead-up to the event, worrying about all his secrets that might…

She’s made an impact as Walford’s nastiest newcomer, but what if there was another Nicola Mitchell out there? Since the character mentioned she had a sister, fans have been wondering if we’re going to meet her. Even EastEnders star Laura Doddington, who plays Nicola, has theories about what she might be like… “Everyone’s talking about it, some thought her sister could be Roxy Mitchell back from the dead!” she recently revealed. “Nicola doesn’t have many people in her life, and only got four birthday cards – Teddy, the boys and this sister. I imagine she’s fallen out with any other family members! “I find it fascinating when siblings are really different from each other,” adds the star. “If they were alike or not, it would be fun to play Nicola…

KEEPING IT ZIPPED When Little Mo whacked Trevor, Kat, Big Mo and Lynne were prepared to move his body and keep quiet. Secrets are powerful and the Slaters try to deal with things alone, as a family. TOUGH LOVE They’ve had to make some hard decisions in life, like Jean calling the social about Tommy, or mental health support for Stacey and Jean’s breaking points, but it’s all for the greater good. HEADS HELD HIGH Sticking together when the chips are down and gossip is rife is what makes the Slaters survivors. When they have been hated or looked down on, the Slaters know how to front it in the Square. FOOD FOR THE SOUL Slater family dinners calm a storm. From Jean’s sausage surprise to Big Mo’s endless tuna…

Mack is a broken man this week, as sister Moira accepts that the high cost of the slurry tank leak will force her to leave Butlers Farm. After Moira hears that there will be no insurance payout, the farmer awaits a clean-up bill that she knows she can’t afford. Elsewhere, Harry remains in hospital while guilty John comes up with a secret plan to fix things. However, Mack takes matters into his own hands when he joins Ross and Lewis’ cannabis scheme to raise funds for the farm! But will his illegal efforts pay off? Here, Lawrence Robb takes stock of his character’s messy mental state… Hi, Lawrence! How is Mack feeling in the aftermath of the slurry tank leak? Mackenzie thinks that he’s screwed the whole family business. He…

Harper’s gutted this week, after she finally admits to herself that fiancé Tane doesn’t love her! Harper returns early from her work trip, aiming to surprise Tane – but instead receives a chilly greeting! At dinner, it’s so awkward between the engaged couple that Harper invites Dana over as a buffer. In an uncomfortable chat about the wedding, disinterested Tane suddenly realises that the rehearsal ceremony is soon! When Tane declines to give Harper a kiss at the dry rehearsal, she loses control of her emotions and digs through Tane’s memento box, searching for photographs of his wedding to Flick. Seeing his beaming smile and the love in his eyes on his last wedding day, she is certain that he’s not properly in love with her… When she works up…

It’s Nicola to the rescue this week, as she comes up with a solution to the village’s water issues! After the slurry leak contaminates the village’s water supply, the locals are left without. Ever the drama queen, Nicola catastrophises, prompting scolding Charity to warn her that the terrible situation has left Mackenzie feeling wracked with guilt… It’s not long before Nicola miraculously arranges an emergency water supply, and the vain café owner is feeling very proud of herself. But will she get the credit that she deserves for her good deed?…

The return of Cindy has been a gift. Within just a few episodes she’d wound up Ian, created tension for George and Elaine and best of all, helped Lauren give birth. Those scenes were fantastic, digging into Cindy’s fears and their tricky relationship. Nell, Skipton Cindy’s got some nerve coming back to the Square thinking she’s welcome! After every promise she’s made to change, I hope she doesn’t get an easy ride. She might have been whacked, but she shot Ian, and Martin died because of her! When will she get her comeuppance? Sandra Sorry, but I can’t help but love Cindy. Her camp arrival and grabbing the bottle of Champagne at the party – classic! I’m secretly rooting for Peter and Lauren to forgive her so she can see…

While Jez is busy concealing his crimes, he is also preparing to marry John Paul – with his fiancé blissfully unaware of his partner’s dangerous double life. But could lovely John Paul lure Jez away from his murderous impulses? Jeremy thinks so… “Jez starts to become emotionally invested, which is an unusual emotion he’s not used to feeling,” Jeremy grins. “John Paul is deeply humane, and almost the complete opposite to Jez. There’s a glimmer of possibility and hope that John Paul could pull Jez out of his dark life and back to humanity – but who knows? I don’t know yet!”…

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Inside Our Dyslexic Minds BBC2, 9pm Chris Packham helps a builder with dyslexia to express himself by making his own film. Meal Deals: Behind The Bargain Channel 4, 8pm Joe Swash looks into the phenomenon of the meal deal. Canal Boat Diaries U&Yesterday, 8pm New series. Robbie Cumming navigates the scenic Oxford Canal onboard Naughty Lass. REGIONAL VARIATIONS BBC1 N IRELAND as Main BBC1 except: 1.35-1.45pm BBC Newsline 10.40 Hold The Front Page 11.25 Have I Got A Bit More News For You 12.10am I Kissed A Boy 1.00 I Kissed A Boy 1.50-6.00 BBC News BBC1 SCOTLAND as Main BBC1 except: 1.35-1.45pm Reporting Scotland 8.30-9.00 Scotland’s Home Of The Year 11.25 Sportscene 11.55 Scotcast 12.25am I Kissed A Boy 1.15 I Kissed A Boy 2.05 Weather 2.10-6.00 BBC News…

Marie Antoinette BBC2, 9pm The young queen fuels the perception of her extravagance while her country continues to starve. Taskmaster Channel 4, 9pm The latest batch of barmy tasks has comedian Stevie Martin punching a mannequin. The Yorkshire Vet 5, 8pm Peter Wright operates on an elderly German shepherd. REGIONAL VARIATIONS BBC1 N IRELAND as Main BBC1 except: 10.40pm The View 11.20 Question Time 12.20am Newscast 12.50 Who Do You Think You Are? 1.50-6.00 BBC News BBC1 SCOTLAND as Main BBC1 except: 11.15pm Bargain Hunt 12.00-1.00pm First Minister’s Questions 12.10am Scotcast 12.40 Who Do You Think You Are? 1.40 Weather For The Week Ahead 1.45-6.00 BBC News BBC2 N IRELAND as Main BBC2 except: 10.00-10.30pm Hardy Bucks 11.00 Hold The Front Page 11.50-12.00 The Chronicles Of Strangford STV as Main…

Casualty Rida Amaan........................................... Sarah SeggariFlynn Byron................................................................ Olly RixFaith Cadogan .....................................Kirsty MitchellIain Dean..................................... Michael StevensonTeddy Gowan .................................................Milo ClarkeIndie Jankowski ...........................Naomi WakszlakJan Jenning ..................................................... Di BotcherDylan Keogh ..............................................William BeckRash Masum...............................................Neet MohanJacob Masters ........................................ Charles VennSiobhan McKenzie .................................Melanie HillCam Mickelthwaite ...........................Barney WalshStevie Nash.............................................Elinor LawlessNgozi Okoye..............................................Adesuwa OniNicole Piper...................................Sammy T DobsonSean Redmond.......................................Seth SomersJodie Whyte ......................................................Anna Chell Coronation Street Aadi Alahan..............................................Adam HussainAsha Alahan.............................................Tanisha GoreyDev Alahan...........................................Jimmi HarkishinIzzy Armstrong ...........................Cherylee HoustonDee-Dee Bailey ...Channique Sterling-BrownEd Bailey ..........................Trevor Michael GeorgesJames Bailey......................................Jason CallenderMichael Bailey............................................Ryan RussellRonnie Bailey...........................................Vinta MorganAdam Barlow............................. Samuel RobertsonAmy Barlow...............................................Elle MulvaneyKen Barlow ............................................William RoacheLeanne Battersby...................................Jane DansonSam Blakeman........................................ Jude RiordanLauren Bolton...................................................Cait FittonJoseph Brown ...............................William FlanaganCarla Connor....................................................Alison KingJenny Connor .........................Sally Ann MatthewsLiam Connor ..................................Charlie WrenshallMaria Connor.....................Samia LongchambonRyan Connor............................................Ryan PrescottBobby Crawford...........................................Jack CarrollRoy Cropper..............................................David NeilsonFiz Dobbs..............................................Jennie McAlpineHope Dobbs ..................................Isabella FlanaganRuby Dobbs ...................................................Billie NaylorTyrone Dobbs.................................................Alan HalsallKit Green.................................................... Jacob RobertsEileen Grimshaw........................................Sue CleaverTodd Grimshaw..................................... Gareth PierceToyah Habeeb......................................Georgia…

BULLSEYE! “Casual sex, I don’t have a problem with. Casual misogyny, I very much do!” was the ultimate mic-drop from Manpreet at the height of a stellar week for the Emmerdale GP. From showing ladies’ man Ross Barton where to put his snooker cue, to ultimately telling him where he could stick it, we were cheering her all the way. As always, loving your work, Rebecca Sarker! A nip from Jaws or a bite from Clemmie? You’d take your chances with the great white. If you look really closely at Joe’s washboard abs, you can probably spot the outline of Caleb’s kidney. It’s a wonder Linda can move with such gigantic earrings weighing her down. You’ll find smaller anchors aboard HMS Belfast. It was a rough week for the ‘Mr…

There was a party full of suspects, but who took revenge on Joe Tate by shoving him through his bedroom window has been revealed – it was the bad boy’s lover, Dawn! Emmerdale resolved their whodunnit with an emotional confession from the woman who risked it all to be with Joe, only to discover he’d lied to her face about a series of misdemeanours and manipulated her loved ones. What provoked Dawn into violence, and where does she go from here? Olivia Bromley, who plays Dawn, spills the beans… Hi, Olivia – it was you all along! Why did Dawn do it? It’s a classic crime of passion. She gave up everything for Joe, and was overwhelmed by all the new information she heard at the party. Also, Dawn doesn’t…

FANCONI ANAEMIA At six years old, mum Debbie and dad Andy worried because Sarah was tired all the time and bruised easily. Eventually she was diagnosed with a rare genetic disease called Fanconi anaemia. BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT After her diagnosis, doctors confirmed she needed a bone marrow transplant to save her life as she was developing leukaemia. Her family struggled to find a donor, so baby Jack was born as a saviour sibling – and Sarah survived. THROAT CANCER While living in France with her mum, 12-year-old Sarah developed throat cancer. She travelled to Prague to undergo special proton-beam therapy after her family raised money via crowdfunding. HEART TRANSPLANT When Sarah collapsed at home, tests found she was suffering from heart failure as a side effect of her earlier chemotherapy.…

If there’s one thing we know about Moira, it’s that her farm means everything to her. Not only does the business provide for her loved ones, but it’s also steeped in 16 years’ worth of family history. And, as Lawrence tells us, Moira leaves Mack in no doubt about her feelings – which adds salt to his wounds… “Moira is furious with him!” Lawrence admits. “Mack loves Moira, so it’s pretty huge for him.” Will Moira ever forgive her brother?…

Robbie is reunited with Vicky this week, when he discovers that she’s also being held captive by nasty Grace! Hearing Vicky’s voice through the wall from the room he’s locked in, Robbie manages to have a heartfelt conversation with his ex about their mistakes from their respective prisons. Vicky apologises to Robbie for her betrayal and admits she still loves him. Robbie explains his plan to stop Grace and Banks, and Vicky begs him for another shot at things if they make it out alive – but what are the chances of that?…

FAIR CITY There’s tension between Renee and Jacinta this week when they organise the charity dance. After Jacinta’s theme idea is well received, Renee is ruffled. And when the decs mysteriously go missing, Renee accuses Jacinta of taking them… Elsewhere, Doug accidentally reveals the extent of Victor’s car damage to Babs – and she soon learns the truth about who really crashed the car! THE ARCHERS At Beechwood, Tom and Natasha are suspicious about what Henry’s up to and they realise they have to tell Helen. A friend comes to Ed and Emma’s rescue on their wedding anniversary with a generous offer. And it’s all change down at Grey Gables when Oliver welcomes a new manager to the team. Will they succeed in meeting expectations? See TV listings for times…

As Kevin Webster’s roguish younger brother, Carl has already set the cat amongst the pigeons – certainly when it comes to Abi, anyway! From the moment he came to blows with her in the Freshco car park, we could just feel the sizzling chemistry – and our soapy senses tell us that Carl chancing his arm with his brother’s wife won’t be the last time. But will Abi find the strength to shut him down once more? As actor Jonathan Howard tells us, Carl isn’t one to give up easily… Hi, Jonathan! Can you tell us whether Carl is trying to fight his feelings for Abi, or is he ready for an affair? Carl is very impulsive; he thinks with his trousers! If he and Abi met in different circumstances,…

What Lauren really needs right now is a support system to help her through this challenging time. And thankfully she finds someone to lean on in the shape of Linda, who knows all too well how to navigate addiction issues. “I think it’s really important that the conversation is had with Linda, because they’ve shared a really similar journey with their addiction,” points out Jacqueline. “They’ve both shown each other the ugly side of themselves – and on the Square, Linda is a little bit of a mother figure for Lauren in the sense that she can look up to her, and confide in her. “It’s almost strange in a sense, but it’s a really beautiful relationship and I’m glad that it’s her that comes to Lauren’s rescue,” adds Jac.…

It’s just four days before Christmas 1988 when this new drama that follows the real investigation into the Lockerbie disaster opens. On 21 December 1988, a plane bound for New York explodes 31,000ft above Scotland, killing 270 people. With the majority of victims holding US citizenship, both the Scottish police and FBI must work together to uncover gut-wrenching truths. While DS Ed McCusker (Connor Swindells) fronts the Scottish investigation, Dick Marquise (Patrick) picks up the case for the American FBI… “It surprised me just how complicated the investigation was,” reveals Patrick. “Even though everyone wants answers, you have different people with different agendas; you have egos involved. And it’s an imperfect thing trying to solve an unimaginable crime.” As well as the institutional battle for justice, the six-part drama also…

Doctor Who BBC1, 7.10pm Rylan guest-stars in the series’ Eurovision pastiche, ‘The Interstellar Song Contest’. Titanic: Our Secret Histories Channel 4, 8pm Descendants of passengers who were on board the ill-fated liner share stories. William & Catherine: Putting Family First 5, 7.30pm A look at the Prince and Princess of Wales’ family life. REGIONAL VARIATIONS BBC1 SCOTLAND as Main BBC1 except: 12.25am Sportscene: Premiership Highlights 1.25 Match Of The Day: The FA Cup 2.00 Weather For The Week Ahead 2.05-6.00 BBC News BBC2 N IRELAND as Main BBC2 except: 6.10pm Suzie Lee’s Great Food Made Simple. Suzie Lee Arbuthnot visits Artis Restaurant in Londonderry. She is inspired by Phelim O’Hagan, who combines fresh local ingredients with French techniques. 6.40-7.10 Dad’s Army. Mainwaring enlists a recruit. BBC2 WALES as Main BBC2…

The British Blood Scandal: Poisoned At School ITV1, 9pm The truth about Treloar College’s infected blood scandal. The Martin Lewis Money Show: Live ITV1, 8pm The cash expert presents a summer travel special from Bristol. Reuben Owen: Life In The Dales 5, 8pm New series. Reuben prepares land around a stone barn in Cumbria. REGIONAL VARIATIONS BBC1 SCOTLAND as Main BBC1 except: 1.35-1.45pm Reporting Scotland/ Weather 12.10am Scotcast 12.40 Weather For The Week Ahead 12.45-6.00 BBC News BBC1 WALES as Main BBC1 except: 1.35-1.45pm BBC Wales Today/Weather 7.00-7.30 Iolo’s River Valleys BBC2 N IRELAND as Main BBC2 except: 11.00pm Bad Nanny 11.50-12.00 The Chronicles Of Belfast BBC2 WALES as Main BBC2 except: 1.45pm First Minister’s Questions 2.45 Lightning 3.15 Unbeatable 4.00-4.45 Saved And Remade 7.00-7.30 The One Show STV as…

Joanna Lumley’s Danube ITV1, 9pm The actress travels down the famous river, exploring places and meeting people along the way. Alison Hammond’s Big Weekend BBC1, 8.30pm The presenter spends some quality time with comedian Jimmy Carr. Millionaire Hoarders Channel 4, 9pm Ronnie Archer-Morgan helps a man who wants to raise funds to become a make-up artist. REGIONAL VARIATIONS BBC1 N IRELAND as Main BBC1 except: 7.00-7.30pm Suzie Lee’s Great Food Made Simple BBC1 SCOTLAND as Main BBC1 except: 7.00-7.30pm Landward 8.00-8.30 Lost And Found In The Lakes BBC1 WALES as Main BBC1 except: 7.00-7.30pm Best Of Weatherman Walking: Surprises Of The South. Derek Brockway explores two castles near Cardiff and the coast of Gower. 10.40 Rewind: 60 Years Of Welsh Pop. Archive footage of some of the greatest Welsh guitar…