Table of contents for 38-2025 in Inside Soap UK

This week sees the launch of the new series of Strictly Come Dancing – and while I don’t usually write about the normal telly shows here, this is a special exception as the new series has one of my all-time favourite soap stars in the line-up! I can’t wait to see how Neighbours’ Stefan Dennis (aka Paul Robinson) fares on the dance floor, although he does confess to us over on p58 that he’s not hopeful of making it past the second week. I for one will be rooting for him to stay in longer than that – and casting my all-important vote to help make it happen. And if he doesn’t do a dance to his infamous single from the 80s, Don’t It Make You Feel Good, I’m demanding…

CONSEQUENCES When Chas and her troubled teenage son moved in with Paddy, the stressed vet generously offered him a job working on reception. But when Aaron sold animal drugs, Paddy dobbed him into Chas, knowing he’d face the Dingle wrath. A SENSE OF PURPOSE When Aaron learned one of Paddy’s clients was putting his dog down, the young lad wanted to keep the animal. Clyde soon became Aaron’s best mate, and taught him how to care for something. UNCONDITIONAL LOVE & SUPPORT Paddy was the first person Aaron confided in about being gay. But Aaron couldn’t cope, so he beat his father figure to a pulp. Paddy saw past this, protected him from the police and showed him what it was like to have love with no strings attached. HONESTY…

The plot thickens on the upcoming Hollyoaks and Brookside crossover episodes, with actor Louis Emerick, who plays Donny in Hollyoaks, posting a picture to social media showing him on the iconic Brookside Close! Louis played Mick Johnson in Brookside for several decades. So, if he was there to film scenes for the special episodes, which will see Hollyoaks characters mix with classic Brookside ones, how will the fact that Donny looks just like Mick be explained away for viewers? Meanwhile, Ricky Tomlinson has also been added to the list of confirmed returnees, as he reprises his role as Brookside’s Bobby Grant. Viewers can watch the long-awaited crossover scenes when Hollyoaks’ 30th anniversary episodes hit our screens next month.…

FAIR CITY Hayley’s baby is ready to go home from hospital this week, so James volunteers to look after him. However, he immediately struggles with caring for a newborn, and refuses help from Emma and Rafferty. But when Sharon later discovers the deleted video of James verbally abusing Hayley, proving that he’s responsible for the crash, will she tell the guards? Also after Dean gives Mairead an ultimatum, she promises to ask Damien for a divorce. Will she finally tell him the truth? THE ARCHERS After the disaster of the last Flower and Produce Show, a sequel launches at Grey Gables – but when Alan makes a disastrous mistake, will it make things even worse? One relative is left out in the cold at Home Farm. And another family receives…

The flashback scenes showing Asha’s abuse had us feeling all teary-eyed. And unfortunately for Asha, she’s set to relive her trauma when she spots the vile patient who racially attacked her, Naomi, at the Chariot Square hotel this week. Bernie soon finds out and tries to put things right, but ends up making things all the worse for her distressed stepdaughter. Here, Tanisha gives us the lowdown on what’s to come… Hi, Tanisha. Asha’s been through so much recently; how did you prepare to play her panic attack? I built up the courage to ask people about it in the Corrie green room and canteen. I sensitively asked people if they were comfortable sharing their experiences. Some cast members spoke to me about it, which was really kind. So, I…

Staaaart dancing! Strictly is back! Series 23 officially launches on Saturday night – and viewers will finally discover which of the show’s fab-u-lous pro dancers is paired with which celebrity from this year’s troupe of 15 famous faces (see right). They’ll come face to face for the first time in a series of special films, before hotfooting it to the dance floor for their first group routine. There will also be a performance from current Glitterball Trophyholders Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell, music from singer Jessie J, and plenty more sequinned sequences! Inside TV sat down with all of this year’s contestants for a chat about how they’re managing their nerves (and co-ordination)! Here, Emmerdale’s Lewis Cope (Nicky Miligan), Walford’s Balvinder Sopal (Suki) and Neighbours’ Stefan Dennis (Paul) share more……

As the murder mystery series returns for S5, Lu Shakespeare (Jo Joyner) and Frank Hathaway (Mark Benton) have sadly gone their separate ways, with Lu opening up her own vibrant PI agency, as Mark and Jo reveal to Inside TV… “Well, it’s obviously all Lu’s fault!” jokes Mark. “We’ve always felt like Frank and Lu are like a couple that have been married for 30-odd years, where they missed out all the romance and went straight to low-level bickering!” chuckles Jo. “I think the idea is that all of that finally broke them, and Lu’s stormed off and got herself a nice, bright, airy office full of young people and sea views…” “And the thing about Frank is, he’s so stubborn,” adds Mark. “Well, they both are. Obviously, he doesn’t…

Win Win ITV1, 7pm One lucky viewer who watched last week’s show from home joins Mel and Sue in the studio. You Bet! On Tour ITV1, 6pm Stephen Mulhern hosts a reboot of the show, where members of the public attempt risky challenges. Kate: Judge My Work, Not My Clothes 5, 8.30pm A look at media reporting on Catherine, Princess of Wales. REGIONAL VARIATIONS BBC1 WALES as Main BBC1 except: 11.30-12.00pm Back In The Day BBC2 N IRELAND as Main BBC2 except: 5.30pm Flog It! 6.00 Abandoned Ulster 6.30 Paula McIntyre’s Hamely Kitchen USA 7.00-7.30 Paula McIntyre’s Hamely Kitchen USA BBC2 WALES as Main BBC2 except: 5.30pm Great Coastal Railway Journeys 6.00-6.30 Weatherman Walking STV as Main ITV except: 1.00-4.00pm STV Racing: Live From Ayr 4.00-5.05am Unwind With STV…

Stacey & Joe BBC1, 8pm Joe hops on a plane to see his mum in Andalusia, while Stacey visits Grandma Gwen. The Great British Bake Off Channel 4, 8pm Alison, Noel, Paul and Prue oversee the bakers in a new themed week, Back To School. Michael Palin In Venezuela 5, 9pm Michael embarks on a road trip into the heart of the country. REGIONAL VARIATIONS BBC1 SCOTLAND as Main BBC1 except: 1.35-1.45pm Reporting Scotland/Weather 11.40 Situationships With Sophie And Christine 12.10-12.40am Scotcast BBC1 WALES as Main BBC1 except: 1.35-1.45pm BBC Wales Today/Weather BBC2 WALES as Main BBC2 except: 3.45pm First Minister’s Questions 4.40-5.15 Beechgrove Repotted STV as Main ITV except: 11.00pm Scotland Tonight 11.30 The Life And Death Of Lily Savage 12.40-3.00am Shop On TV 3.50-5.05 Unwind With STV UTV…

SAM MITCHELL When Alfie informed Sam that Phil had cheated on Kat with Emma Harding, all hell broke loose. To begin with, Sam blackmailed her brother for the cash that their uncle Harold had left them – but even when Phil agreed, she still aired the dirty secret to the punters at the Vic. Iconic! AARON DINGLE Having already been found out by Belle, naughty Chas was exposed for a second time when Aaron spotted his mum getting close with Al Chapman outside the Woolie. Aaron tried to force Chas to confess, but it was actually Belle who spilt the beans to Paddy in the end. GAIL PLATT Back when Sarah was married to Adam, little Harry spied his mum sharing a kiss with Damon. Afterwards, Harry showed Gail a…

Laura-Jayne snoops behind the soap headlines… Corrie star Maureen Lipman was a million miles away from buttoned-up Evelyn when she walked down the aisle looking every inch the beautiful bride earlier this month. 79-year-old Maureen tied the knot with fiancé David Turner in London – but appropriately enough for a soap star, the wedding was not without its drama. Proceedings on the big day were interrupted when a nationwide test of the government emergency alert sounded from many of the guests’ phones! Mauren wore a gorgeous dusky pink and cream outfit to exchange vows with businessman David, who she proposed to by getting down on one knee during a train journey. “David and I decided to tell our children that, with a combined age of 156, we are going to…

With the Hollyoaks 30th anniversary celebrations right around the corner, Danny tells us that dashing detective Dodger’s role in Hollyoaks Later is going to be “massive”… “It’s incredibly moving, and it takes some of the characters, including mine, to a place that no one is ever going to expect,” he teases. “Later makes you feel like there was no other way to tell this story. It’s not just a party, a celebration of 30 years or a good excuse to make something that looks pretty – it’s horrific, it’s dark, and every single beat is fully justified. The best word I can use is Later feels inevitable!”…

Bernice is one of our favourite-ever Emmerdale characters, so we couldn’t have been more delighted to see her return for her little girl’s wedding celebrations – however hectic it seemed to be! And when Inside Soap sat down for a chat with star Rosie Bentham for our Soap Scoop podcast, we put to her that Gabby surely takes after her mum when it comes to love… “Gabby is very like Bernice in the way that she’s so impulsive, but also so romantic,” explains Rosie. “She loves a love story, but unfortunately, as Bernice did, Gabby’s picking the wrong partners; partners with baggage. Obviously with Bernice, Gavin cheated on her, Ashley was torn between her and the church. Bernice always gets swept up in all the drama, which is what’s happening…

The BIG stories from a week of timeless drama… Sean pulls a cracker this Christmas, but sadly it’s not a fortune-telling fish or a tiny screwdriver that’s inside. No, Sean’s festive treat is a DNA test result, planted by Suzy at Archie’s bidding, the contents of which will lead to Roxy’s worst nightmare. The discovery that the little girl he has fallen in love with isn’t his daughter sees Sean driven mad by grief. He kidnaps Amy, and Roxy faces an agonising wait until New Year’s Day arrives, and Sean and Amy return home. Apologising to Roxy, Sean suggests that they still start the new life they were planning together away from Walford. And indeed, Sean does intend the family to be together forever. However, it soon turns out he…

Best friends forever! Thank you EastEnders for showing beautiful scenes of hope and friendship between Phil and Nigel! This dementia story has been so sad, but what a pleasure it’s been to see a new side of Phil, looking after his best mate. I’m heartbroken to lose Nigel, but imagine how poor Phil will feel. Simone, Argyle YOU’VE GOT IT WRONG! I watched Emmerdale before I went to work and then I was in a bad mood all day! I was fuming when Robert got arrested. That’s Mack’s chances gone up in smoke, surely? I can’t believe John’s got away with it again! Knowing how hard Robert’s last stint in prison was, you had to feel for the guy. Not only arrested, but his brother’s a psycho and the man…

Walford copper Jack is no stranger to bending the law to suit his own agenda, but covering up the fact that he was the one who fired the bullet that hit Zoe Slater is a new low for the detective. And worst of all, it’s thrown him into a dangerous partnership with local crim Ravi – who also happens to be the police officer’s sworn enemy after he had an affair with his missus, Denise! With Jack’s brother Max on his way back to Albert Square soon, the scene is set for a new era for the Branning family – and star Scott Maslen, who plays Jack, couldn’t be more thrilled. Inside Soap was invited along to the EastEnders set at Elstree for an exclusive chat with the actor, where…

Now in her early 20s, Tanisha first joined Coronation Street back in 2009 as one of Dev and Sunita’s adorable twins. Since then, Asha has been through plenty of ups and downs – but Tanisha’s love for her co-star Jimmi has never changed! “Jimmi’s like a father to me. I love that man,” beams the actress. “He’s shaped me into being the person I am today. My first memory that I have with him is my audition, and I think the script was Dora the Explorer. I don’t how true it is, but he tells me that he chose me and wanted me to get the part!”…

Out and about with your favourite celebs! ANYA LAWRENCE Rain didn’t dull the sparkle – Hollyoaks star Anya Lawrence (aka Vicky) set the red carpet alight in a radiant, strapless yellow dress. JULIA GOULDING Far from the cobbles, Julia Goulding (Corrie’s Shona) swapped her Weatherfield wardrobe for full-on glamour in this shimmering lime-green satin gown. JESSIE WALLACE, GILLIAN TAYLFORTH AND DIANE PARISH The EastEnders stars served a rainbow moment on the red carpet with Jessie Wallace (Kat) dazzling in emerald green, Gillian Taylforth (Kathy) looking dreamy in lilac elegance and Diane Parish (Denise) stunning in a show-stopping scarlet gown. A trio of pure glamour! OLIVIA BROMLEY Less is more – and Olivia Bromley (Emmerdale’s Dawn) keeps it timeless in deep plum, pairing her strapless gown with effortless waves and a…

Dani Dyer TV personality and broadcaster “A dollop of fake tan – I love it!” Chris Robshaw Ex-England rugby union captain “It’s different to what I’m used to!” Alex Kingston Award-winning actress“I’d encourage any of my Doctor Who family to sign up!” La Voix Drag Race UK star “I might fall down, wet myself or faint: one of the three!” Vicky Pattison TV personality and broadcaster “I’m just gonna try me best…” Lewis Cope Emmerdale’s Nicky Miligan “I think I’ve got a lot of work to do!” Harry Aikines-Aryeetey Olympic athlete and Gladiators’ Nitro “The muscles are actually a hindrance!” George Clarke YouTuber “I’m looking forward to learning whatever’s thrown my way!” Karen Carney Former footballer, now pundit “I want to show a different side to me…” Ross King TV…

By award-winning writer Jack Thorne and the team behind Mr Bates Vs The Post Office, this new drama retells the true story of the phone-hacking scandal, in which tabloid paper News Of The World was revealed to have been illegally tapping high-profile people’s phones for sensitive information. Set between 2002 and 2012, the seven-part series runs two real-life interconnecting stories in parallel: the work of journalist Nick Davies (David Tennant) and The Guardian’s editor-in-chief Alan Rusbridger (Toby Jones) on the hacking scandal, and DCS Dave Cook’s (Robert Carlyle) inquiry into the unsolved murder of private investigator Daniel Morgan. Here, the trio reveal more… Hi, all – please tell us a bit about your characters… Robert Dave Cook was a Detective Chief Superintendent in the Met Police. He’d worked on various…

Freddie Flintoff’s Field Of Dreams: Ultimate Test BBC1, 8.15pm The cricket star faces dwindling team numbers. Rob And Rylan’s Passage To India BBC2, 9pm In this episode, Rylan Clark and Rob Rinder visit Rajasthan. Educating Yorkshire Channel 4, 8pm Year Seven’s Ismaeel has his sights set on starting a chess club at school. REGIONAL VARIATIONS BBC1 N IRELAND as Main BBC1 except: 10.00-10.30am Sunday Politics Northern Ireland 6.05-6.10pm BBC Newsline/Weather BBC1 SCOTLAND as Main BBC1 except: 10.00-10.30am The Sunday Show 6.05-6.10pm Reporting Scotland/Weather BBC1 WALES as Main BBC1 except: 10.00-10.30am Politics Wales 5.05pm Planet Earth: A Monkey’s Tale 5.20-5.50 SOS: Extreme Rescues 6.05-6.10 BBC Wales Today/Weather BBC2 N IRELAND as Main BBC2 except: 10.00pm Live At The Apollo 10.45 Sunday Politics Northern Ireland 11.15 FILM: Carrie 12.50-1.15am The Chronicles Of…

Stranded On Honeymoon Island BBC1, 9pm Davina McCall presents as double dates deliver home truths. Location, Location, Location Channel 4, 8pm Carl and Natasha feel like the time is right for a move. Coastguard SOS: Search & Rescue 5, 9pm New series following the heroic work of Maritime and Coastguard Agency teams. REGIONAL VARIATIONS BBC1 N IRELAND as Main BBC1 except: 1.35-1.45pm BBC Newsline/ Weather 10.40 Girl Fight 11.10 FILM: Road House 1.05-6.00am BBC News BBC1 SCOTLAND as Main BBC1 except: 1.35-1.45pm Reporting Scotland/ Weather 2.30 Politics Scotland 3.15-3.45 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes 10.30 Reporting Scotland/ Weather 10.40 Debate Night 11.40 Scotcast 12.10am FILM: Road House 2.00 Weather For The Week Ahead 2.05-6.00 BBC News BBC1 WALES as Main BBC1 except: 1.35-1.45pm BBC Wales Today/ Weather 7.00-7.30 SOS: Extreme Rescues…

The Newsreader BBC2, 9pm Helen’s (Anna Torv) ability is questioned as news breaks of the Berlin Wall falling. Mitchell And Webb Are Not Helping Channel 4, 10pm Robert Webb and Krystal Evans star in the sketch show. Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out 5, 8pm Including a visit to England’s highest single-drop waterfall. REGIONAL VARIATIONS BBC1 N IRELAND as Main BBC1 except: 7.30-8.00pm Paula McIntyre’s Hamely Kitchen USA BBC1 SCOTLAND as Main BBC1 except: 7.30-8.00pm Landward BBC1 WALES as Main BBC1 except: 7.30-8.00pm Back In The Day BBC2 N IRELAND as Main BBC2 except: 10.00-10.30pm Cracking The Case: The Heist, The Hit And The Hunt STV as Main ITV except: 1.00-3.59pm STV Racing: Live From Newmarket 7.00-7.30 What’s On Scotland 3.50-5.05am Unwind With STV UTV as Main ITV except: 7.00-7.30pm UTV…

Casualty Rida Amaan........................................... Sarah SeggariFlynn Byron................................................................ Olly RixSunny Callahan.......................Jamie Marie LearyFaith Dean................................................Kirsty MitchellIain Dean..................................... Michael StevensonTeddy Gowan .................................................Milo ClarkeIndie Jankowski ...........................Naomi WakszlakJan Jenning ..................................................... Di BotcherDylan Keogh ..............................................William BeckJacob Masters ........................................ Charles VennRash Masum...............................................Neet MohanSiobhan McKenzie .................................Melanie HillCam Mickelthwaite ...........................Barney WalshStevie Nash.............................................Elinor LawlessNgozi Okoye..............................................Adesuwa OniNicole Piper...................................Sammy T DobsonJodie Whyte ......................................................Anna Chell Coronation Street Asha 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 FittonChristina Boyd..........................................Amy RobbinsJoseph Brown ...............................William FlanaganCarla Connor....................................................Alison KingJenny Connor .........................Sally Ann MatthewsLiam Connor ..................................Charlie WrenshallMaria Connor.....................Samia LongchambonRyan Connor............................................Ryan PrescottRoy Cropper..............................................David NeilsonFiz Dobbs..............................................Jennie McAlpineHope Dobbs .................................. sabella FlanaganRuby Dobbs ...................................................Billie NaylorTyrone Dobbs.................................................Alan HalsallKit Green.................................................... Jacob RobertsTodd Grimshaw..................................... Gareth PierceToyah Habeeb......................................Georgia TaylorNoah Hedley........................................Richard WinsorNina…

Hi, Alice! Has Vicki told Sharon about Zoe’s return? No, Vicki has kept it to herself because she was worried that Sharon wouldn’t come back if she told her. Vicki knows how much Sharon has been through, and she feels quite protective of her, plus she’s fearful of what Sharon might do. It’s explosive when Sharon arrives and finds out that Zoe is back on the Square. Are Sharon and Vicki united in their belief that Zoe should be chased out of Albert Square? Yes! There are lots of twists and turns to come, but it’s safe to say that they are both very, very angry with Zoe. However, there are moments when Sharon and Vicki want to be on the same page, but don’t quite succeed… Is the fact…

EastEnders star Max Bowden has revealed that he wasn’t expecting to be asked back to the soap for the return appearance he filmed recently. Talking exclusively on this week’s Soap Scoop podcast, Max told Inside Soap: “It was a surprise to me. It’s a little brief, fleeting visit, which was lovely to do.” We know that Ben’s back for Callum’s dad Jonno’s funeral, but Max is staying tight-lipped about what happens with Ben and husband Callum now love rival Johnny is on the scene. During his interview with Soap Scoop, he wouldn’t be drawn on the sneak filming pics which saw Ben and Callum locked in an embrace. “That wasn’t scripted – Tony Clay [Callum] and I just hadn’t seen each other for a while!” Max joked, clearly deciding he…

Festive fun! Corrie’s Jenny McAlpine has dropped soap’s first Christmas spoiler of 2025. “Last week me and Kirk were filming in the factory for the Underworld Christmas do. We both had a Santa hat on!” she teased on Good Morning Britain. End for Marie Rita Simons has confirmed that she has filmed her final scenes as Hollyoaks’ Marie after a year-and-a-half in the role. “And that’s a wrap for me,” she said in a goodbye post. “It’s been a joy.” Baby joy! Emmerdale’s Amy Walsh has revealed she and hubby Toby-Alexander Smith (Walford’s Gray Atkins) are expecting their second child. “Smith/Walsh baby 2.0 incoming 2026,” posted the actress, who plays Tracy.…

No Corrie couple has ever captured the imagination of viewers quite like Swarla. But the gasp-inducing arrival of Lisa’s wife Becky, back from the dead, has caused a stir – both on the cobbles and off! Becky’s appearance was just like clockwork, right in the middle of the Connor-Swains’ bubble of love. It doesn’t get any soapier than that! Although Becky’s resurrection will give Swarla some turbulent times (which stars Vicky Myers and Alison King excel at), Becks stands no chance competing with what they have! She might drag up old feelings and leave Carla stung, but we reckon her betrayal will ultimately outweigh Lisa’s residual love… With Carla and Lisa’s new blended family, and their ride-or-die feelings for each other, we’re certain Becky will be put to rest again…

Seeing as Becky’s had loads of mentions I was sure they’d bring her back. You just knew it’d happen the moment Swarla were happy. I can’t wait for Ali King and Vicky Myers to smash these scenes. Amber, Leeds So all that time spent on Lisa’s therapy and grief, and Becky wasn’t even dead? I feel like I hardly know Betsy and Lisa now because everything’s been turned on its head. I’m annoyed Carla has to endure Becky forcing her way back in after she’s built such a lovely relationship with Betsy. I’m worried this will wreck Swarla eventually. Taz, Milton Keynes I know couples on the cobbles have to go through big drama, but haven’t Carla and Lisa been through enough? You’d think after all they went through with…

Blackmail! In 2008, Jack secretly taped Phil confessing about his part in Kevin Wicks’ death – then blackmailed him! Jack wanted the car lot, and Phil had to comply. It caused huge tension with the Mitchells, especially when Jack dated Phil’s cousin, Ronnie. Money laundering! Jack was blackmailing Phil again in 2009, after finding out that Shirley was laundering money for him through the club. Jack demanded £500 for turning a blind eye – a small price for Phil to pay. Kidnap! Jack got together with sister-in-law Tanya, so Max tried to break them up by framing Jack for attempted murder! The cops let Jack go, and he took Max hostage in a warehouse! Brotherly love, eh? Violence! In 2019, Jack beat up a drug dealer after finding out that…

Jon isn’t the only funny man to have gone back to school lately, with Jason Manford recently playing headteacher Steve Savage for a series. But this isn’t the only way the pair’s careers have connected… “Jason was the 8 Out Of 10 Cats captain before I was, and he joined Absolute Radio before I did,” laughs Jon. “So, I think the message he sent me was, ‘How much more do you want to copy me?’ “Jason was very generous, he offered any help he could, and spoke so highly of how kind everyone was. And he was exactly right!”…

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The Guest BBC1, 9pm In the last of the series, Ria tries to stay one step ahead of the police so she can clear her name. Coldwater ITV1, 9pm A confrontation between Tommy, John and Fiona spirals dangerously out of control. The Inheritance Channel 4, 9pm Elizabeth Hurley features in the reality game show as estate owner The Deceased. REGIONAL VARIATIONS BBC1 N IRELAND as Main BBC1 except: 1.35-1.45pm BBC Newsline/ Weather 8.00 Restoration Rescue 8.30-9.00 Gaza: Dying For Food – Panorama BBC1 SCOTLAND as Main BBC1 except: 1.35-1.45pm Reporting Scotland/ Weather 8.00-9.00 Disclosure 11.40 Gaza: Dying For Food – Panorama 12.10am Have I Got News For You 12.40 Sportscene: SWPL 1.10 Scotcast 1.40 Weather For The Week Ahead 1.45-6.00 BBC News BBC1 WALES as Main BBC1 except: 1.35-1.45pm BBC…

Long Lost Family ITV1, 9pm Nicky Campell meets Jane Dowling in the show that helps people reunite with long-lost relatives. Taskmaster Channel 4, 9pm Maisie Adam tries to rely on the lyrics to a 1990s dance tune in one of this week’s daft tasks. RuPaul’s Drag Race UK BBC3, 9pm Start your engines! A new cast of queens enters the werk room as the contest begins. REGIONAL VARIATIONS BBC1 N IRELAND as Main BBC1 except: 10.40pm The View 11.20 Question Time 12.20am Newscast 12.50-6.00 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 Weather 12.45-6.00 BBC News BBC2 N IRELAND as Main BBC2 except: 9.55pm Chronicles Of The Sperrins 10.00-10.30 Girl Fight BBC2 WALES as Main BBC2 except: 7.00pm Scrum V…

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BULLSEYE! The soaps were on fire for NTA week, yet the onscreen drama was completely eclipsed by the moment EastEnders icon Steve McFadden picked up the trophy for Serial Drama Performance – after an incredible 35 years of playing Phil Mitchell. Steve was clearly so emotional as he delivered a moving and powerful speech that will live rent-free in our hearts forever. What a ledge. There’s got to be a gentler way of returning from the dead than letting yourself into your widow’s house and scaring the bejesus out of her. Phone first, or at least knock! George is far more watchable now that he’s not simpering after Eileen. Fact! Ravi’s turmoil over the shooting is a story that needs to be told, and we’ll fight anyone who says otherwise Three…