Table of contents for 39-2025 in Inside Soap UK

One of my most favourite things about working at Inside Soap is our unparalleled access to the actors of our favourite shows. The soaps all see us as a loyal friend – which is why, when the cast of Emmerdale travelled up to Scotland for a charity event recently, Inside Soap was the only media outlet invited along to hang out with the actors (you can read our exclusive feature over on p44). So while other mags or websites may claim to be the authority on the soaps, we can guarantee you that the Inside Soap gang are the only ones invited to sing showtunes in the hotel bar with the cast until 3am… “We were singing showtunes until 3am…” Speaking of which, we’re very busy gearing up for next…

AUGUST 2016 Having fallen for Todd, Billy called it quits with Sean – although the sassy bartender didn’t learn that his ex was with Todd until he caught them together at Kylie’s funeral. Given that Sean and Todd were living together, it was awkward, to say the least… JUNE 2017 After lots of debate, Billy and Todd won guardian rights over Summer, after her dad, Drew, asked Billy to care for her after his death. Soon, the trio moved into the flat that Billy still resides in today. JULY 2021 After returning to Weatherfield, Todd was gutted that Billy was in love with Paul. Jealous, Todd cruelly schemed to split the couple up, which led to him and Billy getting engaged. They never wed though, as his plotting was exposed…

Optimistic Liberty is a lover at heart – but what did she see in psychopath Jez? “I think it was the attention – Liberty hasn’t been with anyone since Damon, which was quite a long time ago now,” explains Jessamy. “Even though the audience see the bad stuff, she’s never seen that. To her, Jez is just this lovely gardener who rocks her world!” But would Jessamy like to see a different, less murderous love interest for Lib? “I love love!” she grins. “Some of my best times at Hollyoaks are in love triangles – I like a bit of drama! Liberty just wants a tall man, anyone above six foot two!”…

Johnny be good? What on earth is Johnny playing at in EastEnders? I thought he wanted his relationship with Callum to be based on honesty, but now he’s lied about something as serious as his dad’s final words! He might’ve had good intentions, but it’s gonna come back to bite him... Josha, Plymouth CLUES ARE CLOSE I know Hollyoaks is mainly about the youngsters, but as an old Brookie fan, I’m so invested in Donny’s story! Even though it’s a little unbelievable he’d sleep with Clare considering what she did to Vicky and Dillon, I found it heartbreaking watching those scenes with Misbah. My mind is racing now, wondering how it’s all going to be woven and somehow linked back to Brookside Close! Janet, Crewe From what we’ve heard so…

Now living with Donte and Izzy, Ashton Stone has a whole new life at home as he tackles his second term at Waterloo Road. It’s not only Ashton’s family relationships that are on his mind this time around though, but his friendship with Dwayne too. This week, Ashton lets slip a huge piece of info that Dwayne has been keeping quiet, leading him to feel even more isolated from his peers. And as star Cory McClane reveals, there’s a bumpy ride ahead for his character… “Ashton sees moving in with Donte as a really big deal” Hi, Cory! How would you describe the dynamic between Ashton, Donte and Izzy this series? It’s quite rocky at the start. Izzy’s trouble, and Ashton’s trying to fit into the family as he sees…

Before leaving, Lynne made sure to take some mementos… “I was presented with a hamburger phone which I’ve always fancied, the one in the diner,” she shares. “This was not the original, though – that was nicked by a night-crew member back in the day! “I did get my last outfit that I wore,” continues Lynne . “I also took a lovely lavender-coloured silk shirt and I was presented with the beautiful board that Leah, Marilyn, Justin and Alf set up for Irene, the world map with all the places that she wanted to go. Now, I’ve just got to figure out where to put it at home!”…

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Hi Mark! How would Marlon react if he knew April was dealing drugs? He’d be absolutely horrified. Why would any parent suspect their kids of being dragged into this horrible world of county lines dealing? It makes you realise how quickly and suddenly this can happen. Would he blame Dylan? Understandably, that would be his first port of call. With Dylan’s backstory, Marlon would assume he would be a part of it. Could he confront Ray if he knew he was pulling the strings? They haven’t crossed paths yet, but Marlon be homicidal if he knew the truth. Ray actually seems very likeable at first, Laurel certainly has a crush on him! If any parent knew this guy was exploiting their child, I think you’d abandon all legal sense. What…

Laura-Jayne snoops behind the soap headlines… Tragedy is set to strike the cobbles this Christmas, when a beloved character is sensationally killed off for the show’s 65th anniversary. ITV soap chief Iain MacLeod has confirmed that a much-loved regular will lose their life as part of a dramatic story that will cast a dark cloud over the festive period… “The soap gods demand a sacrifice when you have an event of this kind,” says Iain, executive producer for continuing drama. “It’s going to be shocking. There will be lots of trauma, lots of twists. Sometimes the biggest and best exits are for characters that you care the most about. “There’s always that equation where you think, ‘If they were to go, the viewers will really care, but what damage will…

BEST ACTRESS VICKY MYERS Lisa Swain, Coronation Street LACEY TURNER Stacey Slater, EastEnders BETH CORDINGLY Ruby Miligan, Emmerdale ISABELLE SMITH Frankie Osborne, Hollyoaks BEST ACTOR JACK P SHEPHERD David Platt, Coronation Street STEVE MCFADDEN Phil Mitchell, EastEnders JEFF HORDLEY Cain Dingle, Emmerdale KIERON RICHARDSON Ste Hay, Hollyoaks BEST COMIC PERFORMANCE JACK P SHEPHERD David Platt, Coronation Street PATSY PALMER Bianca Jackson, EastEnders MICHAEL PARR Ross Barton, Emmerdale NICOLE BARBER-LANE Myra McQueen, Hollyoaks BEST VILLAIN JOE LAYTON Mick Michaelis, Coronation Street NAVIN CHOWDHRY Nish Panesar, EastEnders OLIVER FARNWORTH John Sugden, Emmerdale GEMMA BISSIX Clare Devine, Hollyoaks BEST YOUNG PERFORMER RYAN MULVEY Brody Michaelis, Coronation Street LILLIA TURNER Lily Slater, EastEnders AMELIA FLANAGAN April Dingle, Emmerdale AVA WEBSTER Ro Hutchinson, Hollyoaks BEST NEWCOMER RYAN MULVEY Brody Michaelis, Coronation Street LAURA DODDINGTON Nicola…

There’s a shock new arrival in the village this week, as Robert comes face to face with a secret acquaintance from jail! Kev drops by to see Robert, but when they’re caught holding hands by Victoria, Robert has a lot of explaining to do. Were Robert and Kev a couple in the nick? Or is there another reason Robert’s looking so shifty? “Robert’s desperate not to be seen with Kev...” “Kev’s arrival sends Robert reeling!” declares our Dales insider. “He’s desperate not to be seen with Kev and sneaks him inside, out of view. Later they’re looking pretty cosy, leaving Victoria to wonder if this is Robert’s prison boyfriend…” Since Robert’s return to the village after six years inside on a murder charge, he’s experienced nightmares and PTSD from his…

Hi Bradley! Would you like to see Gabby and Vinny stay together? In an ideal world, I would love to see Vinny just be honest and tell Gabby the truth, and then if Gabby confides in Vinny, they can work through it. They should've had that open conversation, rather than going behind each other’s backs and doing things they shouldn’t have done. How has it been working with Rosie Bentham on this emotional story? Rosie is honestly so mint! We have such a laugh, and it's been really hard playing these emotional scenes because we get along so well. It’s like working with one of your best friends! Have you enjoyed playing a different side to Vinny? 100%. There are different layers to Vinny and every time something bad happens…

Peter pulls out all the stops to arrange a covert wedding for Lauren this week – but will she agree to marry him when he pops the big question? In a bid to secure his future with Lauren, Peter organises a surprise ceremony in the Vic. But with his bride-to-be in the dark, she might not even show up! Has Peter judged this all wrong, or will Lauren affirm her commitment to him? “Lauren does a runner on their big day!” declares our Albert Square source. “She already has huge doubts about marrying Peter, and now he’s completely blindsided her with these plans. It’s clear these two aren’t on the same page!” Peter was left questioning his relationship after Lauren reacted with indifference following his recent flirtation with another woman.…

With filming imminent for the Emmerdale and Corrie crossover (or Corriedale as all the stars are calling it), speculation is rife over which characters are going to meet! As rumours circulate over who might be involved, we asked Lawrence Robb who he’d like to see Mackenzie mingle with. Having been through so much trauma recently in the bunker, it’s no surprise Lawrence might be thinking of Mack’s last rites! So who better to cross paths with on the cobbles than vicar Billy? And it seems as if he may be needed for some marriage counselling, too… “I think I’d like Mack to meet Billy from Corrie,” reveals the star. “Mack could talk about the future, his sins and Charity’s sins to the vicar in Corrie! “I know Daniel Brocklebank, who…

Harry and Gina make things official this week – but the path to true love doesn’t run smooth! When Harry is a no-show before Peter and Lauren’s wedding, angry Gina furiously lashes out at him. Sheepish Harry heads to the Vic, where he and Gina reconcile – and decide to become boyfriend and girlfriend officially! To celebrate, the loved-up pair book a last-minute weekend away – but with Harry’s involvement in Okie’s world spiralling, will they stay happy for long?…

Gabby & Vinny get wed! It was a surprise happy ending for the Dales’ Gabby and Vinny, but with both of them hiding huge secrets, this couple seems destined to fail! You lot were shocked that they even said “I do’”.. I’m amazed Gabby and Vinny even made it down the aisle, considering both of them seem to realise they shouldn’t be together. I don’t see why they can’t just be honest! They’ll be much happier in the long run. Let’s face it, they’ve never been that well suited together! Riley, Fife I think the constant lies are a bigger problem for Gabby and Vinny than his sexuality doubts! If he isn’t sure how he feels then maybe they could still be happy as they are? He’s always said he…

''It’s going to be fun to come back and stir things up!” grins EastEnders legend Jake Wood, as he chats to Inside Soap about his iconic character’s Albert Square return. “Max is always going to bring lots of drama and lots of upset to a few characters…” It’s been over four years since Max Branning last set foot in Walford, but EastEnders fans – us included – have never let go of the loveable rogue and his habit for kicking up carnage. But with Max’s return home now imminent (see p4 for more details), can we expect the same bloke that we know and love? “I don’t think Max has changed much,” teases Jake. “Max is Max, always trying to do the right thing, always trying to have a good…

From the moment Ashton joined Waterloo Road, it was clear as day that Cory and Adam share impressive on-screen chemistry as father and son. But what is their relationship like when the cameras stop rolling for the day? “It’s a mix of little brother, and father and son,” grins Cory. “Adam’s had decades more experience than I have, so I’ve definitely taken advice from him. When we go through things in life and come to work, we need someone to talk to, that’s really important, and Adam’s good at that. It’s nice to confide in castmates that I work with.”…

We love ex-EastEnders star John Partridge for many things; his role as Walford’s out-and-proud Christian Clarke, his stint on Celebrity Big Brother and John’s culinary expertise in the Masterchef kitchen, to name a few. Yet, what is perhaps our favourite quality of John’s is how refreshingly honest he is when joining us to reflect and discuss why gay actors are still struggling to be their true selves… “Even today, you cannot headline a Hollywood movie if you are an openly gay actor,” says John, who’s treading the boards with former Corrie star Tracie Bennett in The Code, a 1930s-set play about closeted sexuality in Hollywood. “A town built by homosexuals still actively excludes them. It makes me angry, and it makes me sad – because it just perpetuates this narrative…

Banned In The 80s: Moments That Shook Music BBC2, 9.25pm Frankie Goes To Hollywood’s Holly Johnson features in the documentary about the decade’s most controversial hits. Jamie: What To Eat This Week Channel 4, 5.40pm Jamie Oliver makes a selection of seasonal dishes. William & The King: Like Father, Like Son 5, 9.25pm The relationship between King Charles III and the Prince of Wales. REGIONAL VARIATIONS BBC1 SCOTLAND as Main BBC1 except: 11.55am Sportscene: Premiership Highlights 1.10am The Football Interview 1.25 Weather For The Week Ahead 1.30-6.00 BBC News BBC2 N IRELAND as Main BBC2 except: 6.30pm Restoration Rescue 7.00-7.35 Paula McIntyre’s Hamely Kitchen USA BBC2 WALES as Main BBC2 except: 5.30pm Flog It! 6.00-6.30 Weatherman Walking STV as Main ITV except: 1.30-4.00pm STV Racing: Live From Newmarket 4.00-5.05am Unwind…

Coldwater ITV1, 9pm A tense meal turns into a dangerous confrontation for John (Andrew Lincoln) and his neighbours. Strictly: It Takes Two BBC2, 6.30pm Janette Manrara and Fleur East return with all the latest news and gossip from Strictly. Stranded On Honeymoon Island: Australia BBC3, 9pm New series. Aussie version of the romance reality show. REGIONAL VARIATIONS BBC1 N IRELAND as Main BBC1 except: 1.35-1.45pm BBC Newsline/ Weather 8.00 Restoration Rescue 8.30-9.00 The Truth About Asylum Hotels – Panorama 10.40 Stitched Up? Surgery In The Sun 11.10 Trying 11.35-12.05 Trying BBC1 SCOTLAND as Main BBC1 except: 1.35-1.45pm Reporting Scotland/Weather 12.05am Sportscene: SWPL Highlights 12.35 Scotcast 1.05 Juice 1.30 Juice 1.55 Weather For The Week Ahead 2.00-6.00 BBC News BBC1 WALES as Main BBC1 except: 1.35-1.45pm BBC Wales Today/Weather 8.00 Crimewatch…

The Hack ITV1, 9pm DCS Dave Cook (Robert Carlyle) is assigned to investigate the murder of private detective Daniel Morgan. Also stars David Tennant. The Repair Shop BBC1, 8pm Furniture restorer Will Kirk is back in the barn for more poignant fixes as the series returns. Perfect Pub Walks With Alexander Armstrong More4, 9pm The presenter embarks on some of Britain’s best walks. REGIONAL VARIATIONS BBC1 N IRELAND as Main BBC1 except: 1.35-1.45pm BBC Newsline/Weather 10.40 Nolan Live 11.40 MOTD: UEFA Champions League 1.00am Would I Lie To You? 1.30-6.00 BBC News BBC1 SCOTLAND as Main BBC1 except: 1.35-1.45pm Reporting Scotland/Weather 2.30 Politics Scotland 3.15-3.45 Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job 10.30-10.40 Reporting Scotland/Weather 12.00am Debate Night 1.00 Scotcast 1.30 Weather For The Week Ahead 1.35-6.00 BBC News BBC1 WALES as…

The Graham Norton Show BBC1, 10.40pm The host welcomes music star Taylor Swift. Have I Got News For You BBC1, 9pm Regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are back for a new series of the satirical quiz. Borderline ITV1, 9pm Detective Aoife Regan (Amy De Bhrún) investigates when a woman’s body is discovered. REGIONAL VARIATIONS BBC1 N IRELAND as Main BBC1 except: 6.55-7.00pm Party Political Broadcast BBC1 SCOTLAND as Main BBC1 except: 7.30-8.00pm Landward 11.30 A View From The Terrace 12.15am RuPaul’s Drag Race UK 1.25 FILM: Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa 2.50 Weather For The Week Ahead 2.55-6.00 BBC News STV as Main ITV except: 7.00-7.30pm What’s On Scotland 3.50-5.05am Night Vision UTV as Main ITV except: 7.00-7.30pm UTV Life WALES as Main ITV except: 7.00-7.30pm Coast &…

Casualty Rida Amaan........................................... Sarah Seggari Flynn Byron................................................................ Olly Rix Faith Dean................................................Kirsty MitchellIain Dean..................................... Michael Stevenson Teddy Gowan .................................................Milo ClarkeIndie Jankowski ...........................Naomi WakszlakJan Jenning ..................................................... Di BotcherDylan Keogh ..............................................William Beck Jacob Masters ........................................ Charles VennRash Masum...............................................Neet MohanSiobhan McKenzie .................................Melanie HillCam Mickelthwaite ...........................Barney WalshStevie Nash.............................................Elinor Lawless Ngozi 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-Brown Ed 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 ..................................Isabella FlanaganRuby Dobbs ...................................................Billie NaylorTyrone Dobbs.................................................Alan HalsallKit Green.................................................... Jacob RobertsTodd Grimshaw..................................... Gareth PierceToyah Habeeb......................................Georgia TaylorNoah…

Hi Lacey! Is it nice to have Jake Wood (aka Max) back? I’ve always loved working with Jake. We can just pick up where we left off, and it’s interesting to watch Max and Stacey together because there’s always something sizzling underneath there… Will we explore Stacey and Max’s past? That’s the beauty of a show like this, we have a story with so much history still being played out today. We can pick and choose little moments such as a look between them. Have you also enjoyed revisiting Stacey’s relationship with her cousin Zoe? When they were younger, all they did was argue and wind each other up. That hasn’t changed! It’s been the best to work with Michelle Ryan [who plays Zoe] again. It’s 25 years since the…

Mary Taylor has made no secret of the fact that This Morning presenter Ben Shephard is her perfect man – and now Corrie’s smitten singleton has finally met him! Well, kind of… The popular host surprised star Patti Clare, who plays Mary, at the opening night of An Audience with Coronation Street at London’s Dominion Theatre recently. Patti was telling daytime soap queen Sharon Marshall all about her alter ego’s infamous adoration of Ben, and was just about to see a video message that he’d supposedly recorded. ‘Technical issues’ meant the clip couldn’t be played, but it was all a ruse as the man himself then walked on stage clutching a bunch of red roses and wearing a blanket adorned with Mary’s face, much like the one the character wears…

Tony’s murder trial begins this week – but it’s disrupted after a horrific attack uncovers some killer truths! When John Paul finally remembers that Jez murdered Bobby, he immediately tells Liberty – but she refuses to listen. Hearing of his ex’s warning, Jez makes a deadly move to silence John Paul for good! While attending Tony’s court case, Liberty learns of John Paul’s grim fate and the cogs begin to turn as she realises that Jez was behind it. With Tony’s plea hearing in full swing, Liberty calls Dodger and he hot foots it in court. Will detective Dodger take Jez down and save Tony from prison? Hollyoaks star Jessamy Stoddart, who plays Liberty, talks us through the week… “Liberty has fallen hook, line and sinker for Jez…” Hi Jessamy!…

DO … turn up Wanting to prove himself a family man, Joe Tate organised a surprise wedding to Debbie Dingle at the hospital chapel during Sarah’s treatment. But a fight broke out and he was left for dead by Cain, jilting Debs at the altar! DON ’T … pick a bad date When Darren Osborne pledged his commitment to Nancy at their first wedding, he chose Valentine’s Day. He had good intentions, but it was the day Nancy had been sexually assaulted – and also the anniversary of her sister’s murder… DO … make it personal After their official ceremony in the Bistro, Paul Foreman nicked a pair of church keys and found a vicar willing to bless him and Billy. To be married alongside God made all Billy’s dreams come…

FAIR CITY • With Hayley still in hospital, Emma encourages James to play nice if he wants his son in his life – but Ger warns him that once Hayley is better, he won’t see his child again. Worried, Emma pleads with Hayley to allow James access to Scout, but she refuses – are James’ days with his son numbered? Also, after Ian hassles Greg at work, Ellie is frustrated when Greg protects him. She secretly films Ian catcalling a woman – but is disappointed when Greg refuses to post it online. Will Ian get his comeuppance? THE ARCHERS • George’s week goes from bad to worse after a family tragedy, when he’s targeted in a vicious revenge plot in prison. At Home Farm, Ruairi tries to handle an emergency…

After Jake hung up Max Branning’s suit, the actor starred as Ben in 2:22 A Ghost Story, as well as Gaffer Hexman in London Tide. But most importantly for Jake, he also spent some quality time with his children. “I did some work in the West End and the National Theatre,” he reflects. “And just disappeared for a little bit, which is lovely, and reacquainted myself with the family. I’m really grateful that I had five years with my kids that was very focused and at home, but I was always excited about the prospect of possibly coming back to EastEnders again one day!”…

Tissues at the ready Home and Away fans – after more than 30 years, Irene Roberts makes her final exit this week. Following her tragically unexpected Alzheimer’s diagnosis, Irene has been preparing to leave for weeks – but before she heads off to travel the world, she says her goodbyes at an emotional party, waved off by all of her very best friends in the Bay. Legendary star Lynne McGranger tells us why it was the right time to leave the Aussie soap, and shares what playing iconic Irene has taught her… Hi, Lynne! Why was now the right time for you to say goodbye to the Bay? I had taken some time off to tour a show called The Grandparents Club, and it dawned on me that I’d missed…

It’s been 10 years since once of TV’s most iconic moments played out on Celebrity Big Brother, when producers of the show broke the news to contestant Angie Bowie that her ex-husband and singer, David Bowie, had sadly passed away while she was in the house. Scenes of pure chaos followed, however, when Angie relayed the news: ‘David is dead’ to Tiffany Pollard – who thought that she meant their fellow housemate David Gest had died. John was at the centre of the drama and, while he reveals that CBB was “one of the most brutal experiences of his career”, tells us a story from the show that he’s never told before… “David Guest did a really sweet thing for me, and I don’t think anybody knows this,” recalls John.…

BAFTA-winning actress Cathy Tyson has played a variety of characters on stage and screen across her 40-year career. But as criminal mastermind Dana Morgan, Cathy had a feeling towards her alter ego that she’d never encountered before… “There was a time when I thought, ‘I hope she comes to a terrible end,’” she laments. “I’ve never said that about a character that I’m playing – but it’s because I didn’t want to see her live on like this. I think the majority of the audience won’t, either, because of what she does. “I do have sympathy for her now,” adds Cathy. “I see the limited life that Morgan has, and these mixed feelings of, ‘They’re living off blood money,’ but also, ‘Actually, they can’t get out of that.’”…

Eva Longoria: Searching For Spain BBC2, 8.20pm The actress meets an influential chef in Catalonia. Educating Yorkshire Channel 4, 8pm GCSEs are edging closer for Olivia and Millie as the documentary continues. Rob And Rylan’s Passage To India BBC2, 9pm Rylan Clark and Rob Rinder are on the final leg of their trip. 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 11.20 Sportscene: Premiership Highlights 12.05am The Women’s Football Show 12.55 The Graham Norton Show 1.45 Weather For The Week Ahead 1.50-6.00 BBC News BBC1 WALES as Main BBC1 except: 10.00-10.30am Politics Wales 4.50pm Back In The Day 5.20-5.50 SOS: Extreme Rescues 6.05-6.10 BBC Wales Today/ Weather BBC2…

The Great British Bake Off Channel 4, 8pm Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding present Chocolate Week as the baking contest continues. Taylor Channel 4, 9.15pm Documentary double-bill exploring the extraordinary career of singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. Michael Palin In Venezuela 5, 9pm Michael embarks on a three-hour boat journey in the final episode. REGIONAL VARIATIONS BBC1 N IRELAND as Main BBC1 except: 10.40pm Dog Fighting: Exposed – Spotlight 11.40 Waterloo Road 12.40am Stranded On Honeymoon Island: The Final Flare 1.40-6.00 BBC News 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 N IRELAND as Main BBC2 except: 9.45pm The Chronicles Of Strangford 10.00-10.30 Stitched Up? Surgery In The Sun BBC2 WALES as…

Sharon & Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home BBC1, 9pm Documentary following the late rock icon and his family. Dragons’ Den BBC1, 8pm Entrepreneurs including Deborah Meaden listen out for more investment opportunities. George Clarke’s Homes In The Wild Channel 4, 8pm The architect checks out three homes in New Zealand. 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 For The Week Ahead 12.45-6.00 BBC News STV as Main ITV except: 8.30-9.00pm Scotland Tonight: Robbie’s Legacy 10.45 All In Order: Time To Sort Your Affairs? – Tonight 11.10 Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Celebrity Special 12.05-3.00am Shop On TV 4.00-5.05 Night Vision…

ACROSS 3 Robyn ___, plays vocal resident of Eirini Rising in Neighbours, Moira Tohu (6) 7 Father of EastEnders’ Callum, who suffered a heart attack (5)8 See 3D 9 Max Branning’s orphaned baby granddaughter, with whom he left Walford (3)11 Linda Carter’s mum, recovering from a recent health scare in the Queen Vic (6)13 Picture clue: __ Spellman, had a nasty experience while high on LSD in Corrie (6)16 & 47A Woman whose dead body was passed off as Becky Swain’s in Corrie (3,7)17 Holey Scrap is a scrap __, located behind Wishing Well Cottage, Emmerdale (4)18 ___ Turner, actress behind Lily Slater in EastEnders (6)21 See 25D 23 ___ Anderson, vicar of St Mary’s Church, Emmerdale (7)26 Heather ___, Walford local killed by Ben Mitchell (5)28 & 31D Holby…

BULLSEYE! It takes some nerve to shoot a man with an arrow, break his ankle, lock him in a bunker for weeks with a syringe to end his life, before merrily dropping him off at the local hospital all ‘Ta-da!’ with your heroism. However, that’s why we LOVE the John Sugden story. Bonkers but binge-worthy, not taking itself too seriously, solid-gold soap. Emmerdale really is in a different league. A touching tribute from EastEnders to Doctors, featured on the same channel that axed it. Bygones! Same artist? The real winners in Becky’s return are the wine merchants queuing up to sponsor Swarla. And the loser? Carla’s new kidney. Poor Zoe. A gunshot wound followed by a migraine from that room. Ouch. “I always thought I would’ve made a stunning nun,”…