Table of contents for 4-2026 in Inside Soap UK

Sometimes a soap villain comes along who’s just so vile, I can only bear to watch them from behind a cushion on my sofa. Corrie baddie Theo has definitely reached that status after he brutally left vicar Billy to die in the Corriedale car crash, and has since tried to pin the blame on his poor partner Todd. Does his cruelty truly know no bounds? So I’m overjoyed to hear that Theo could be one step closer to getting his comeuppance this week, after an unknown person overhears him confessing that he left Billy to die! Who exactly is privvy to his killer secret? And will they go straight to the cops to report him? Something tells me it’s more likely they’ll use the information for their own advantage –…

It wasn’t that long ago that Tommy fell headfirst into Joel’s venomous world of misogyny and hatred. But thankfully, Tommy clawed his way out and cut off the friendship before things spiralled even further out of his control. The teenagers haven’t been in contact since then, but this week, Tommy gives evidence in front of his former friend. Joel puts up a front in response, which can’t be easy for Tommy to watch. But, not to worry EastEnders fans! Behind the scenes, actors Max Murray (Joel) and Sonny Kendall (Tommy) are the best of pals and have clearly loved working together on their storyline. On Instagram and TikTok, both stars have shared videos and pictures of their time on set together. In one Instagram video that features the duo dancing…

Bev’s back! Former Corrie fave Beverly Callard is swapping the cobbles for Carrigstown, joining Irish soap Fair City as Gwen’s long-lost mother, Lily! Her first episode airs on RTÉ One and RTÉ player on 19th February. Step-tacular news! Another ex- Rovers landlady, Sally Ann Matthews, aka Jenny Connor, is joining the cast of the Official Steps Musical, Here & Now. Sal will take over the role of Patricia from 23 January. Going live! A brand-new stage tour, The Archers: Live at 75 will celebrate the radio soap’s huge anniversary, for fans to see the world of Ambridge on stage for the first time. For tickets and tour dates, visit fane.co.uk/the-archers.…

Broken Ravi’s unravelling! Walford drug lord-turned-informant Ravi is spiralling after hallucinating and attacking his own son. He’s a shadow of his former self, but you lot are conflicted over whether this is what he deserves... After Ravi’s despicable behaviour towards Harry and Kojo in the drug storyline, my gut instinct says this is the least Ravi deserves. But actor Aaron Thiara does a really good job of bringing out Ravi’s humanity, so I still find myself feeling sorry for him. Ryan, Maidstone I’m still in shock that Priya would forgive Ravi for attacking their son, no matter what state he was in! How are they ever going to explain to Nugget how he ended up in such a bad way? Rach, Lewes This is a really unexpected route to go…

The cast welcomed Andrew back with open arms, and one co-star even made the actor shed some happy tears! “What really sparked me off was when I saw Harvey [Rogerson, who plays Rhona’s son Leo],” he grins. “I actually did my last scene with him when I left in 2020. He was a kid back then and now he’s all grown up, he came on set and gave me a massive hug! It’s been so nice seeing everyone again. I kept in touch with a lot of people including Ned, Claire [King, aka Kim], Jeff [Hordley, who plays Cain], Liam [Fox, who played Dan] and James [Hooton, who plays Sam].”…

Linda’s old school friend Bea has her feet under the faux gold-embossed table as a guest at Peacock Palace, and doesn’t seem to be in a hurry to check out any time soon! The longer barmy Bea sticks around, the more she seems to enjoy poking her nose into other people’s business – including Elaine’s, which leads to a little misunderstanding this week… “Bea says something which is confusing for Elaine,” teases Harriet. “Elaine would never think of it herself. But obviously, Elaine knows that Bea is very manipulative…” Is poor Elaine a secret target for Bea’s revenge on bullying Linda?…

PICK OF THE DAY The Masked Singer ITV1, 7pm Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Maya Jama and Jonathan Ross try to guess who’s performing. Michael McIntyre’s Big Show BBC1, 6.45pm The comedian hosts another evening of entertainment. Claudia Winkleman: Behind The Fringe 5, 9.25pm A look at the life and career of the much-loved presenter. REGIONAL VARIATIONS BBC1 SCOTLAND as Main BBC1 except: 4.30-5.25pm Sportscene: Open All Mics 11.40 Sportscene: Premiership Highlights 12.40am The Football Interview 12.55 FILM: Rush 2.50 Weather For The Week Ahead 2.55-6.00 BBC News BBC2 N IRELAND as Main BBC2 except: 5.45pm Suzie Lee’s Great Food Made Simple 6.00-6.30 House Of The Year BBC2 WALES as Main BBC2 except: 5.30pm Weatherman Walking 6.00-6.30 SOS: Extreme Rescues STV as Main ITV except: 12.45-4.00pm STV Racing: Live From Cheltenham 3.50-5.05am…

PICK OF THE DAY The Good Ship Murder 5, 9pm Jack (Shayne Ward) and Kate (Catherine Tyldesley) investigate the case of a murdered widow. What Not To Eat Channel 4, 8pm Tim Spector and Kandi Ejiofor put ultra-processed foods under the microscope. Killer In The House: The Murders Of Lesley Howell And Trevor Buchanan ITV1, 9pm One-off documentary investigating the shocking case. REGIONAL VARIATIONS BBC1 N IRELAND as Main BBC1 except: 9.00-10.00pm Confessions Of A Killer 11.40 Waterloo Road 12.40am Industry 1.40-6.00 BBC News BBC1 SCOTLAND as Main BBC1 except: 1.35-1.45pm Reporting Scotland/Weather 11.40 Scotcast 12.10-12.35am Things You Should Have Done 1.05 Things You Should Have Done 1.35 Weather For The Week Ahead 1.40-6.00 BBC News BBC1 WALES as Main BBC1 except: 1.35-1.45pm BBC Wales Today/ Weather BBC2 N IRELAND…

DO… Make sure you get a big reaction Blasting Graham for pretending to die is rich coming from Kim, who showed up months after her hubby Frank supposedly identified her corpse. Frank was so shocked to see her he had a fatal heart attack on the spot – talk about shock value. DON’T… Compromise your fake identity Cindy Beale went into witness protection for 20 years, then came out of hiding and returned to Walford only to find the family who knew her as ‘Rose Knight’ had taken over her old local. It all got a bit messy. DO… Perish off screen (if possible) Despite elaborate explanations as to how he survived being bludgeoned, run over and shoved off a cliff, by rights Graham should be dead. Becky Swain had…

Laura-Jayne snoops behind the soap headlines… Cruel Carl is letting big sister Debbie take the blame for causing the crash that killed Billy, but how would he feel if he knew the shocking truth that his sibling is his mum? The game-changing twist that Debbie and Carl are actually mother and son has stunned Corrie fans, and is now a ticking time bomb waiting to blow the Webster clan apart. Debbie’s dementia diagnosis means her memories will start to fade as her condition deteriorates, so will she want to come clean to Carl while she’s still of sound mind? “We’ve not fully explored the impact of dementia and how it takes its toll on Debbie, and there’s a long way to go,” shares cobbles boss Kate Brooks. “Even though there’s…

Dodger bravely tells his family the truth about his rape this week – but will they band together to support him when he needs them? After Dodger struggles to avoid Theresa’s attempts to get intimate, he snaps when Warren cruelly mocks him and implies that he isn’t masculine. Fleeing to the stairs of the McQueen house, Dodger overhears Warren speculating about his behaviour since the events in Liverpool, prompting him to emotionally admit that he was raped. But when Sienna and Theresa realise that Cleo has known all along, they aren’t happy. Hollyoaks star Danny Mac explains Dodger’s chaotic headspace when the tough truth finally comes out… Hi Danny! Why do Warren’s insensitive words affect Dodger so much? Dodger’s always been quite a sensitive guy, but also very much a…

COMPASSION! Since Sam was teeny-tiny, he’s always been thoughtful about those around him. Most recently, the teenager tried his best to negotiate peace between Leanne and Toyah, which was no easy feat. With that much care for others, Sam has it in him to fight for what’s right. BRAINS! If Sam can give Roy a run for his money at chess – and beat Brian! – then surely he can outmanoeuvre Megan. Sam’s expertise in chess is the ultimate sign of his one-of-a-kind intelligence, not to mention his steadfast dedication to his schoolwork at Weatherfield High. BRAVERY! Back in 2022, it was revealed that Sam had been writing letters to his mum’s killer, Harvey Gaskell. After Nick found out, the dad and son paid Harvey a visit in prison, where…

“I know, logically, Graham is dead, and you can’t miraculously come back.” Turn to p8, look in a mirror – and watch Corriedale. “I don’t mind helping, but I just don’t know how I would feel about someone handling my smalls.” As if Honey’s never paid for a service wash at the Launderette. “It’s over.” “Becky got 12 years. So, we don’t ever have to see her again.” See Harvey Gaskell. And Rob Donovan. Etc. “It’s over?” “I might go to prison, though. How am I going to cope in prison? Carl, I’m frightened.” “I know, I know. Me too.” We’re going to be sick. “At least you had the decency to make the cock-up before the big event. Unlike my wedding, the christening, Christmas Day.” “I’m talking about this…

FAIR CITY Carol continues to block Ruby from seeing Lorcan, forcing them to carry on their relationship in secret. Still missing Greg, Jess is frosty with Ruby until Victor encourages them to make peace – but when Ruby sneakily invites Lorcan over, she finds Jess packing to join Greg in London! Urging Jess to tell Victor and Babs instead of running away, Ruby is eager to spend more time with Lorcan alone. But will Carol discover Ruby and Lorcan’s secret bond? Also, after agreeing to see each other again, sparks fly between flirty Max and Gwen. Could this be the start of a relationship? THE ARCHERS The great unveiling of Peggy’s memorial takes place over at the rewilding centre. But as the press descend, the staff race to save the…

SPECIAL DELIVERY! OUR FAVOURITE SOAP COUPLE ARE EXPECTING… Huge congratulations are in order for former Hollyoaks stars Nikki Sanderson (Maxine) and Anthony Quinlan (Gilly and Emmerdale’s Pete) as they’re expecting their first baby! The couple announced their good news via a sweet Instagram video, sharing that baby Quinlan is due in spring. Nikki also gushed that they’re “over the moon” and “can’t wait to be a family of three” after a two-year pregnancy journey. We couldn’t be happier for them! PROUD DAD MOMENT! RYAN’S DAUGHTER SCARLETT SIGNS A RECORD DEAL… Her Waterloo Road character may cause trouble, but Scarlett Thomas (Izzy) is singing her troubles away! The young daughter of Corrie stars Tina O’Brien (Sarah) and Ryan Thomas (Jason Grimshaw) signed her first record deal with her dad by her…

This series’ cases boast more famous faces – Hermione Norris, Siobhan Finneran, Ace Bhatti and all-round entertainer Gary Wilmot among them. And for Élizabeth Bourgine, aka bar owner Catherine Bordey, the latter star made a real impression… “Catherine is involved in two investigations this series,” she reveals. “I was really happy to work with Gary Wilmot because he is a great actor and I had so many lovely scenes with him – I loved it!”…

This new 20-part reality contest boasts C4’s biggest-ever prize, as one lucky couple will become the owners of a château worth a quarter of a million pounds. Head judge Max McMurdo (Amazing Spaces) tests a dozen British pairs in design, practical and commercial skills over the course of four weeks. And as the entrepreneur tells Inside TV, it’s a show with wide appeal… “It ticks all the boxes,” he enthuses. “You have wonderful interior design, architecture and gorgeous landscapes. You also meet some amazing characters. The series is hilarious at times and tearful at times: it really pulls on the heartstrings.” The six-bed French château is set in roughly an acre of land, with numerous rooms ripe for renovation. So how did the contestants react to seeing the chateau for…

PICK OF THE DAY The Night Manager BBC1, 9pm Hugh Laurie stars as Richard Roper as the adaptation of John le Carré’s novel continues. Call The Midwife BBC1, 8pm Rosalind’s (Natalie Quarry) confirmation is carried out. The Great Pottery Throw Down Channel 4, 7.50pm The remaining potters compete in Raku Week. REGIONAL VARIATIONS BBC1 N IRELAND as Main BBC1 except: 10.00-10.30am Sunday Politics 5.50-5.55pm BBC Newsline/Weather BBC1 SCOTLAND as Main BBC1 except: 10.00-10.30am The Sunday Show 5.50-5.55pm Reporting Scotland/Weather 7.00-8.00 Burns Night 2026 11.40 Sportscene: Premiership Highlights 12.40am The Women’s Football Show 1.30 The Graham Norton Show 2.20 Weather For The Week Ahead 2.25-6.00 BBC News BBC1 WALES as Main BBC1 except: 10.00-10.30am Politics Wales 4.35pm Back In The Day 5.05-5.35 Bear Grylls: Wild Reckoning 5.50-5.55 BBC Wales Today/Weather BBC2…

PICK OF THE DAY The Repair Shop BBC1, 8pm Experts including Will Kirk tackle a vintage salon hairdryer and carved Nigerian figurines. Grantchester ITV1, 9pm Leonard’s drinking lands him in a prison cell overnight. Robson Green and Rishi Nair star. Can You Keep A Secret? BBC1, 9pm Neha (Mandip Gill) helps Debbie (Dawn French) hunt down the blackmailer. REGIONAL VARIATIONS BBC1 N IRELAND as Main BBC1 except: 10.30pm BBC Newsline/Weather 10.40 Titanic Sinks Tonight 11.40 MOTD: UEFA Champions League 1.00am Things You Should Have Done 1.30 Things You Should Have Done 2.00-6.00 BBC News BBC1 SCOTLAND as Main BBC1 except: 1.35-1.45pm Reporting Scotland/Weather 2.30-3.00 Politics Scotland 10.30-10.40 Reporting Scotland/ Weather 12.00am Scotcast 12.30-1.30 Michael McIntyre’s Big Show BBC1 WALES as Main BBC1 except: 1.35-1.45pm BBC Wales Today/Weather BBC2 WALES as…

PICK OF THE DAY Amanda & Alan’s Greek Job BBC1, 7.30pm The duo design an Aphrodite-themed suite for the house’s master bedroom. The Graham Norton Show BBC1, 10.40pm Australian actor Chris Hemsworth is among the guests joining the host for a chat. The Last Leg Channel 4, 10pm Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills and Alex Brooker return for a new series, joined by actor Tom Davis and TV presenter Lorraine Kelly. REGIONAL VARIATIONS BBC1 N IRELAND as Main BBC1 except: 7.30-8.00pm Farm 999 STV as Main ITV except: 7.30-8.00pm What’s On Scotland 3.50-5.05am Unwind With STV UTV as Main ITV except: 7.00-7.30pm UTV Life WALES as Main ITV except: 7.00-7.30pm Vanished Wales…

Casualty Rida Amaan........................................... Sarah SeggariFlynn Byron................................................................ Olly RixKim Chang .............................................Jasmine BayesFaith Dean................................................Kirsty MitchellIain Dean..................................... Michael StevensonTeddy Gowan .................................................Milo ClarkeIndie Jankowski ...........................Naomi WakszlakJan Jenning ..................................................... Di BotcherDylan Keogh ..............................................William BeckMatty Linlaker ...............................................Aron JuliusJacob Masters ........................................ Charles VennRash Masum...............................................Neet MohanSiobhan McKenzie .................................Melanie HillCam Mickelthwaite ...........................Barney WalshStevie Nash.............................................Elinor LawlessNicole Piper...................................Sammy T DobsonJodie Whyte ......................................................Anna Chell Coronation Street Asha Alahan.............................................Tanisha GoreyDev Alahan...........................................Jimmi HarkishinIzzy Armstrong ...........................Cherylee Houston 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 KingLiam Connor ..................................Charlie WrenshallMaria Connor.....................Samia LongchambonRyan Connor............................................Ryan PrescottRoy Cropper..............................................David NeilsonFiz Dobbs..............................................Jennie McAlpineHope Dobbs ..................................Isabella FlanaganRuby Dobbs ...................................................Billie NaylorTyrone Dobbs.................................................Alan HalsallBen Driscoll........................................ Aaron McCuskerMaggie Driscoll ...............................Pauline McLynnOllie Driscoll.............................Raphael AkuwudikeWill Driscoll ............................Lucas Hodgson-WaleKit Green.................................................... Jacob RobertsTodd Grimshaw.....................................…

BULLSEYE! When even serial womaniser Max Branning awkwardly squirms at a woman’s advances, you know trouble is in the air. Walford newcomer Bea is giving old-school soap looney vibes, and we can’t wait to see where that leads – and who she might take down… Welcome to Walford, Ronni Ancona! The Inside Soap team is already totally obsessed with Bea! Warrior mum Stacey supping cocktails in the sun while her teenage daughter Lily begs for childcare? Whatevs. Charity’s lounge has the look of someone who went on a package holiday to Greece and never got over it. Nice work if you can get it. Tell us Nicola’s whopping gold statue doesn’t scream ‘murder weapon’ to you. When Ravi’s bun unravels, it always leads to trouble: Baby monitors in the Vic: damned…

Joel faces Vicki in court this week, as he stands trial for his evil crimes against both her and Avani. Will the vile teenager finally get his comeuppance? With support from Ross and Mark, Vicki makes her way to the court room. There, Joel tries to keep up appearances as Tommy gives evidence against him. Vicki then takes the stand, prompting Joel’s team to fire their best defence tactics at her. How will Vicki fare in the heat of the moment? “Vicki ends up rushing out of court!” reveals our EastEnders source. “The way that Joel’s defence goes about things is too much for her to stomach. It’s just awful because Vicki has been dreading this moment for so long, and it turns out to be as terrible as she…

The world of soap is in mourning for two much-loved actors who made significant contributions to the genre. Derek Martin, best known as EastEnders’ Charlie Slater, passed away at the age of 92. The star, who had a career spanning over 50 years, joined the cast in 2000 when the Slater clan crashed into Walford, instantly becoming one of the show’s most iconic families. Derek remained a regular member of the cast until 2011, but returned for several guest stints and made his last appearance in 2016 when Charlie died in the arms of his heartbroken daughter, Kat. “Derek was deeply loved by all who worked with him and will always be remembered with great fondness,” said a spokesperson. Tributes have also been paid to Trevor A Toussaint, who played…

To ensure that Dodger’s story was portrayed accurately, Hollyoaks worked with We Are Survivors – and Danny revealed that when the Hollyoaks Later episode aired, he received a very heartfelt message from their founder, Duncan Craig OBE… “The day before the Later episode went out, I was incredibly nervous. You don’t know how it’s going to land,” confesses Danny. “Duncan left me the most beautiful, raw and emotional video of his response. In that moment, all the weight lifted. It really was incredible – I wasn’t panicked about what the response was going to be, because I already had his validation.” • For more information, visit www.wearesurvivors.org.uk…

Newcomer Stephen Aaron-Sipple has joined the EastEnders cast as Mark Junior, who was first glimpsed in the New Year flash-forward episode, hanging out with the Beales. But back in 2016, Mark was played by Ned Porteous, aka Emmerdale’s Joe Tate! Mark’s initial short stint in the Square saw him almost cop off with Grant’s daughter Courtney, before realising they were half-siblings! Tall, good-looking and oozing alpha male energy, Ned created the blueprint for charismatic Mark… and probably caught the attention of Emmerdale’s casting department!…

Caught in a trap! Surely I’m not the only one who thinks if only the Sugdens in Emmerdale had gone to the police and claimed self defence with Victoria and John, Joe’s video would count for nothing? Now Robert’s trapped in this blackmail and Moira’s going under – what a nightmare! Ash, London BECKY BANGED UP Surely Becky Swain will be back before we know it? I was so glad to see her banged up, but there are loads of unanswered questions about her time undercover and her so-called ‘death’ that haven’t been explained. I was especially glad to see Lisa and Betsy see their beloved Becky for who she is. Time for some serious grovelling to Carla! Amelia, Newcastle Carla’s looking good for someone who spent all of Chrimbo…

While filming a story as poignant as Billy’s death or Todd’s abuse, it’s important that co-stars enjoy each other’s company when the cameras stop rolling. So, it’s wonderful to hear that Harriet is close friends with Gareth Pierce, who plays Todd. “I love Gareth so much!” beams Harriet. “In a professional capacity, I cannot fault him. He is absolutely fantastic, and his performances recently have been incredible. But also, as a friend, we get on really well. We always have a laugh together. I’ve been so lucky with the people that I have been able to work with on this show and Gareth’s one of those. It’s a lovely relationship that we’ve got.”…

Bold, brash and brightly-coloured could be words to describe the décor of Albert Square guesthouse Peacock Palace – or the woman who runs it! Effervescent Elaine Peacock has gone from queen of the Vic to boutique B&B owner, reinforcing her status as one of Walford’s most formidable business brains. We can’t get enough of Elaine’s boss era, but a certain rival entrepreneur appears to be threatened by her success… “It’s war between Elaine and Ian Beale!” exclaims Harriet Thorpe, aka Elaine, as she joins us for a catch-up. “She’s incensed by Ian’s pretentious grandiosity of thinking that he knows more than her about style and glamour, when he runs a fish shop!” Ian’s nose is well and truly out of joint at the launch of Peacock Palace, which he believes…

No stranger to soaps, Ryan was part of a dark chapter for Coronation Street in 2018 when he played the role of evil Josh Tucker, who befriended David Platt before raping him. It was the first time that the topic of male rape had been covered on Corrie, which sparked plenty of press attention at the time. “It’s great to tell these stories and represent survivors in that way,” Ryan tells us as he reflects on the plot. “It’s such important work, enabling people to start conversations and making people feel represented and heard. “Obviously Hollyoaks has covered some fantastic storylines on the same topic,” he adds. “They’re continuing that work at the moment with Dodger and Donny’s storyline.”…

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New Wonder Man Wednesday Disney+ Part of the MCU, this new eight-parter sees Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Watchmen) lead as aspiring actor Simon Williams, who’s hoping to nab a role in a remake of superhero film ‘Wonder Man’ – ending up with his own superpowers. Washed-up actor Trevor Slattery (Sir Ben Kingsley) is also hoping for a role in said movie. Slattery is best known for his role as the Mandarin, first appearing in actual movie Iron Man 3 – played by Kingsley. Anyone else got a headache?! We’ll let the man himself explain… “Trevor is the same Trevor he was 12 years ago, apart from the simple fact that he’s now sober. It’s been a privilege to inhabit this character for so long…” New The Traitors Ireland Sun, Mon &…

PICK OF THE DAY After The Flood ITV1, 9pm The pressure mounts on Mackie when he makes a discovery that turns everything on its head. Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins Channel 4, 9pm The final five recruits face intense interrogation as the series concludes. Lynley BBC1, 8.30pm DI Lynley (Leo Suter) and DS Havers investigate the murder of two drug dealers in the last of the series. REGIONAL VARIATIONS BBC1 N IRELAND as Main BBC1 except: 1.35-1.45pm BBC Newsline/Weather 8.00-8.30 House Of The Year 10.40 The Traitors Ireland 11.30 The Traitors Ireland 12.30am Post Office: Who’s To Blame? – Panorama 1.05-6.00 BBC News BBC1 SCOTLAND as Main BBC1 except: 1.35-1.45pm Reporting Scotland/Weather 6.55-7.00 Party Political Broadcast 11.40 Sportscene: SWPL Highlights 12.10-12.40am Scotcast 1.30 The Traitors Ireland 2.30 Weather For The…

PICK OF THE DAY Dragons’ Den BBC1, 8pm As the series returns, two business partners showcase their new plant-based drink. Features Peter Jones. Patience Channel 4, 9pm Frankie and Patience (Ella Maisy Purvis) find themselves held at gunpoint by an escaped prisoner in the last of the series. The Apprentice: Unfinished Business BBC2, 10.05pm Angela Scanlon chats to the show’s most recently fired candidate in a new series. REGIONAL VARIATIONS BBC1 N IRELAND as Main BBC1 except: 10.45pm The View 11.25 Question Time 12.25am Newscast 1.00 Things You Should Have Done 1.30-6.00 BBC News BBC1 SCOTLAND as Main BBC1 except: 11.15pm Bargain Hunt 12.00-1.00pm First Minister’s Questions 12.15am Scotcast 12.45 The Weakest Link 1.30 Weather For The Week Ahead 1.35-6.00 BBC News BBC2 N IRELAND as Main BBC2 except: 11.10am…

ACROSS 3& 27D Albert Square restaurant that dishes up traditional East End grub (5’1,4)7 & 23A Emmerdale villain for whose crimes Moira Barton has been wrongfully arrested (5,7)8 See 25D9 Healthcare provider which employs Misbah Maalik in Hollyoaks (1,1,1)11 ___ Bishop, Neighbours character played by Ian Smith (6)13 See 46D16 ___ Goskirk, son of Marlon and Rhona in Emmerdale (3)17 ___ Passey, plays Sienna Blake, half-sister of 47A in Hollyoaks (4)18 Feline resident of Walford, rescued by Zoe Slater (4,2)21 Age that Emmerdale’s Joe Tate will turn this year, thanks to the kidney he stole from Caleb Miligan (6-3)23 See 7A26 See 45A28 ___ Hutchinson, Chester lady who told Darren and Nancy that Mercedes shot her husband (5)32 See 2D33 & 5D Amy Robbins’ soap alias, now a permanent resident of Coronation Street (9,4)37 Pic clue: ___ Hodgins, plays Victoria Sugden, the longest-serving female character on Emmerdale, (6)39 The ___,…