Inside Soap UK 29-2025

At he same time as I write this week’s editor’s letter and prepare to send Inside Soap to the printers, the cast of Neighbours are shooting their final scenes at the show’s set in Nunawading, near Melbourne, as filming on the iconic Aussie soap comes to an end for the second time. It’s a bittersweet moment for Neighbours fans around the world, who – like me – I’m sure are sad about the show ending again, while also being grateful that the soap’s new chapter on Amazon gave us an extra two and a bit years with our Ramsay Street favourites. I’ll admit that seeing all the pictures the cast and crew posted on social media of their final week on set did make me feel a little teary. “Seeing…

First with the week’s HOTTEST headlines Robert gets closer to the shocking truth about Nate’s murder this week when he stumbles across some horrifying new evidence – will he discover John did it and has framed someone else for the crime? “There’s a real chance John could be caught out” Scheming John thinks he’s off the hook for his accidental killing when he pins it on a deceased patient, but not everyone accepts this version of events… “Every time the net closes in, John manages to wriggle his way out of it!” begins our Emmerdale insider. “His latest effort to deflect suspicion ends up backfiring, and there is a real chance John could finally be caught out – and no one will be more pleased than Robert! That’s if he…

DO… know your enemy Lindsey’s reign as Hollyoaks’ Gloved-Hand Killer ended when fellow slayer Silas thought she’d gone too far, proving you need insight into the mind of your prey to bring them down. Takes one to know one! DON’T… become their next victim Ben found incriminating video footage of menacing Meena’s murders, but instead of being hailed a hero, he was the next poor soul to be snuffed out by the demented Dales diva before he could go public. DO… have concrete evidence Lucas claimed Denise had died, when in fact he’d locked her in a basement when she rumbled his killing spree. When Dee emerged very much alive, it was pretty hard to argue with the walking evidence of Lucas’ wrongdoings, and he was bang to rights. DON’T……

Debbie and Ryan share an unexpected kiss this week, following a tense exchange that takes place at the Chariot Square hotel! After Debbie responds to a customer complaint with an astoundingly rude reply, Ryan leaps in to save the day – before the hotel owner thanks him with a kiss on the lips… “Debbie lands a smacker right on Ryan’s mouth!” gasps our Weatherfield informant. “After the hotel guest feels totally affronted by Debbie’s brashness and whips out their phone to record her, Ryan steps in and convinces them to delete the damning footage. Debbie is delighted that her assistant manager has protected her from disaster – but her way of thanking him clearly crosses a line…” Ryan is stunned by Debbie’s inappropriate move, but ultimately, he feels more worried…

As things stand, each member of the Webster family is going through a tricky personal issue – and latest arrival Carl is no exception. In desperate need of cash to pay off his debt, Carl makes the bold decision to ask Debbie for a whopping £50k. And as star Jonathan Howard tells us, his character is sure that his older sister has plenty of money to put on the table… “Carl overhears Debbie talking about going way over the asking price for a house,” the actor reveals. “So, for Carl, it sounds like Debbie’s got some excess cash. He expects her to give him some money, and he’d be a little disappointed if she didn’t help him out. Again, it’d fulfil that prophecy of, ‘My family isn’t there for me.’”…

The Queen Vic officially changes hands this week, and it looks as though Kat and Ian will battle it out to become the next owner of the pub! As a dramatic auction takes place on the Square, with plenty of twists in store, which iconic character will come out on top? “Kat and Ian have both previously owned the Vic,” our Walford insider begins. “Now, they’re both keen to get their name above the door again! But nothing in Albert Square is ever straightforward...” With Stacey unexpectedly coming into a large sum of money, she’s suggested that Kat uses the cash to bid for the Vic – and the Slaters are excited, to say the least! But Ian and Yolande soon burst Kat’s bubble by questioning whether this move would really…