Содержание выпуска: 11 - 2022 — Inside Soap UK

Meena puts on a performance in court this week, as she appears charged with multiple counts of murder and kidnap – however, will she finally take responsibility, and plead guilty to ALL of her crimes? Manpreet knows that if her sister pleads ‘not guilty’, she will have to relive her own grisly experience to give evidence against her. But while sick Meena admits to killing Ben, it’s clear she has more twisted games up her sleeve. Dales star Rebecca Sarker, who plays anxious Manpreet, warns us that her alter ego is a woman on the edge… Hi, Rebecca! How is Manpreet feeling about Meena’s plea hearing? To say that she’s dreading it is an understatement. Even though she has everything crossed that Meena will confess to all her crimes, deep…

“The last thing Kat wants is for her son to be a criminal too” Kat gets a taste of what it’s like to run Phil’s dodgy business empire this week, after she’s forced to accept a suspect package for her fiancé while he’s in jail! With Phil potentially banged up for life, his future missus has been left holding the fort on the home front – trying to manage his finances while also keeping her own troublesome family in check. But when Ben insists that Kat needs to sign for a parcel and stash it for Phil, she’s not at all happy… “Kat’s no fool – she knows this package isn’t likely to be stuffed with rainbows and unicorns!” laughs our Walford insider. “If Phil’s involved, it’s bound to be…

Ned and Harlow are faced with life-and-death drama this week, as they get lost in the wilderness together – and fear they’ll both perish before they’re found! As the temperature drops and the pair run out of supplies, they’re forced to huddle together while they wait for help. But soon, their terror turns to surprise passion… “Ned and Harlow have recently been getting closer, and when you spend so much time with someone, you do get attached,” explains Jemma Donovan, who plays Harlow. “It’s natural to develop feelings, so when they get lost in the bush together, one thing leads to another. It’s a dramatic situation, but the feelings are definitely reciprocated.” “Ned’s had an ongoing thing with Amy, so it’s a tricky situation…” The two of them were part…

Iain risks his own wellbeing to rescue a drowning man, Keidi, this week – but it soon comes to light that Keidi is a victim of modern slavery. Iain jumps into action after seeing Keidi being thrown into a stretch of water. Once the paramedics rush him to the hospital, Ffion reveals to Iain that Keidi is probably in the country illegally and being taken advantage of. As Iain talks to him, Keidi agrees to give information to the police. However, Keidi is later threatened in the hospital – and he reveals to Iain that his sister, Elivra, is still enslaved! As Keidi’s condition worsens, Iain promises to find Elivra. But Chrissie makes Iain agree not to go after the people who hurt Keidi, as they’re obviously very dangerous… Will…

Stuart makes his return to Walford this week, but Rainie isn’t very impressed with her runaway husband. While Rainie might be annoyed with Stuart, he’s in high spirits as he tells Rainie the cancer has shrunk thanks to the treatment he received at the retreat. However, Rainie has her doubts – and when she turns to Sonia for advice on Stuart’s new pills, the nurse agrees they won’t work. Rainie and Callum confront Stuart, and tell him to get a second opinion by a medical professional – will Stuart listen?…

The tale of Irene and Toyboy Troy has been fizzing away nicely for weeks now. We know it’s going to end in tears, but every middle-aged housewife with a pot-bellied hubby snoring in the corner couldn’t help but watch in envy as Irene had the spring put back in her step. Among other things. This week, the fun turns serious, after the pair share a night away in a budget hotel. Pat’s interest is piqued when she spots them arriving home, then later hears Irene blame her absence on too many vinos on a hen night. But if there’s a woman who can tell the difference between cheap plonk and a cheap bonk, it’s Pat. However, it’s Rosa who hears the whole sorry tale after Irene spots Troy flirting with…

While Abi and Imran will soon be fretting over how much baby Alfie takes after his secret babydaddy, Sally is convinced that the little’un bears an uncanny resemblance – to a famous face… “We’re using fake jelly babies to play Alfie as he’s premature,” she explains. “But they’ve given the one we’re using a little black wig, and it looks exactly like Paul McCartney! I was in hysterics for the first hour of filming, and couldn’t do anything with it! “The thing about these jelly babies is that they actually breathe through a little pump,” adds Sally. “That was something else because they’re so tiny – it was like looking at a little chicken! The monologues I have where I’m speaking to it was hard to do without crying because…

“The nature of Mackenzie is that one minute she’s completely together – and the next, she’s crying in the Salt storeroom!” laughs Emily Weir, who plays Summer Bay’s savvy businesswoman. “Mackenzie is one of those people who when she’s hurt, she’ll hurt others. She’s a spewer of emotion when she’s upset.” Mackenzie’s romance with Logan has been surprisingly easy since it began. But that’s all about to change with the arrival of Logan’s ex-girlfriend, Neve. And after Mac lost her last boyfriend Ari to an ex, Emily tells us that her alter ego will do everything in her power to hang onto Logan… Hi, Emily! What’s Mackenzie’s first impression of Neve when they meet? Given Mackenzie’s history with Ari, and his now girlfriend, Mia, Neve’s entry into the Bay is…

As Jacob attempts to convince his Weatherfield neighbours that he’s turned over a new leaf, star Jack proves to be an open book when we put your reader questions to him… “Who is your all-time favourite Coronation Street character?” “Who is your all-time favourite character” Hayley was such an amazing character, and Julie [Hesmondhalgh, who played her] is brilliant! My family loves Corrie and I watched it all the time growing up – we’d get home from school, have dinner, and watch the soaps. I always remember Hayley and Roy being so iconic. I couldn’t believe it when I arrived and had a scene in Roy’s Rolls. “Who would you cast to play Jacob’s on-screen family?” It would be so cool so see more of Jacob’s backstory – can we…

Join Joanna Lumley as she sets out on a thrilling adventure across three of Europe’s most wonderful cities. The warm and worldly-wise travel guide stops off for inspirational jaunts around Paris, Rome and Berlin, as Ms Lumley reveals… Hello, Joanna! What’s this new series all about? I’m hoping it gets people thinking again, ‘Let’s go abroad! Let’s go to Europe!’. For people who’ve never been to these cities, it’ll be an exciting introduction. For those who have been, it will be a lovely opening of a secret cupboard door, looking in different and unseen parts. You don’t just ‘do’ a city by going there once – every time you go, you’ll discover something more! What makes each city so unique? I think it’s the nature of the people. Parisians have…

DIGITAL THE LAST JOURNEY In the near future, a new planet appears in the sky – and is soon on a collision course with Earth! Legendary Paul WR is the only astronaut who can save the planet from its fate. But hours before the start of the mission, he suddenly disappears without a trace… Starring Hugo Becker and Jean Reno. DVD HIDDEN ASSETS When a raid of an Irish drug dealer’s home upends a bag of rough diamonds, supplied by a seemingly untraceable source, it quickly becomes clear that Detective Emer Berry has a high stakes case on her hands... Starring Angeline Ball. BOOK THE LYING CLUB by Annie Ward School office assistant Natalie dreams of a life like the mums she sees each day. But when two bodies are…

This is the moment that shell-shocked Imran learns he’s a daddy – after Abi is forced to confess that she has given birth to his son! The truth comes tumbling out as Imran’s fiancée, Toyah, covertly attempts to quiz him about an ‘ex-client’ who just so happens to be a drug addict trying to stop her newborn from being taken into care. Anxious Imran puts two and two together, guesses that Toyah is talking about Abi and heads to the hospital – which is when the penny drops… “To say that Imran is knocked for six is putting it mildly,” sighs our Corrie insider. “Obviously, there was a moment when he thought Abi might be pregnant, but then it turned out to be a scare – or so they thought!…

Dales star Paige Sandhu recently let slip that she’s had scripts for her character’s exit from the Dales, revealing: “The ending’s incredible, better than I could ever have imagined, and I have already started crying!” But she’s not the only one preparing herself for Meena’s eventual downfall, as Rebecca tells us that she’s readying herself to say goodbye to her screen sister for good. “It’s a bit strange to say the least to think that I’m not going to be with her,” she admits. “I can’t really imagine Meena not being part of Manpreet’s storyline, or vice versa. But there was life before Meena and there will be life afterwards – I think! I haven’t heard anything else to the contrary. “That’s the life of an actor, though, people come…

“Grace can’t be trusted, but Aggie and Ed are hardly blameless…” Michael is over the moon when Glory’s mum Grace shows up at their daughter’s first birthday party this week – but is horrified to learn she walked out on her little one in exchange for cash from Ed and Aggie, and is blackmailing them for more! The single dad had been trying to track down his absent baby mama ahead of Glory’s special day, three months after she signed over parental rights to him and left, insisting she wasn’t cut out for motherhood. What Michael didn’t know was his parents had paid her £20,000 in order to stay away, thinking she wasn’t fit to care for their granddaughter after leaving her home alone. Understandably, Aggie and Ed were hoping…

“The Jacob Amy knows is a sweet young lad who’d never hurt her” Loved-up teenager Amy is put in an impossible position this week, when dad Steve makes it clear that she must choose between her parents and her boyfriend! Amy always knew that dating former drug dealer Jacob wouldn’t go down well with her family; yet it’s clear she’s smitten with the reformed bad lad. So when Steve gives her the shocking ultimatum, how is Amy going to react? “Amy understands why her parents are protective, but the simple fact is that they don’t know Jacob the way she does,” explains our cobbles spy. “All they can see is his criminal past – however, Amy can see that he’s changed. The Jacob she knows is a sweet young lad…

Grieving Keegan is set to make a shock exit this week – but not before a surprise visit from his estranged wife, Tiffany! The whole of Albert Square is in utter disbelief after Gray’s heinous crimes came to light, and Keegan in particular is struggling to come to terms with the fact that his sister Chantelle was murdered by her own husband. So when Tiff turns up to support her hubby, will a reunion be on the cards for her and Keegan? “Tiff left the Square believing that Keegan didn’t love her any more,” our Walford spy reminds us. “She wrote him a letter telling him that she wanted to save their marriage, but Keegan never received it, since Liam switched the love letter for divorce papers! Now, Tiff is…

Distraught Emma wakes up in hospital this week, following an embarrassing incident at her house party! The GP is horrified to find herself the patient, and cringes as Zara explains how she fell during the knees-up. At least one good thing comes out of the disaster, though, as Emma and Zara finally call a truce. However, when Zara presents Emma with a lovely pair of designer shoes, it gets awkward as Emma bursts into tears – once it dawns on her that it’ll be a while before she’ll be walking anywhere in them. Emma’s pals rally round as she prepares for surgery – but how long will it be before she’s back to work?…

The fallout from Ryder and Theo’s latest prank continues – sparking Ryder to have a panic attack! Alf is still incredibly furious that Ryder nearly died after being buried alive, and places the blame firmly at Theo’s door. He believes there’s no way that Ryder would have gone along with the challenge willingly, and accuses Theo of coercing his grandson into something that he didn’t want to do. When Justin approaches Alf to try to mend the rift between their two families, Alf refuses to listen to anything he has to say. And after watching the challenge videos for himself, Alf lets rip at Ryder for taking part in something so dangerous! Still fragile from his ordeal, Ryder has a panic attack while out walking with Roo – but thankfully…

Jack is concerned when Robert rings up from Spain and “doesn’t sound himself”. It turns out there’s a good reason for that. This week we meet Robert 2.0. Gone is the temperamental teen (outgoing Christopher Smith) and arriving is a lithe lad (incoming Karl Davies) with an eye for the ladies and a nose for trouble. Robert’s feet have barely touched bottom field before he’s causing bother. Still holding a grudge for Andy having burned his mum to death (honestly, touchy or what?), Robert immediately decides to kick Andy where it hurts. Soon he’s flirting with his brother’s new lass, pigtailed poppet Katie, and making sure Andy sees exactly what he’s up to. This one will run and run. Elsewhere, another sibling saga is already under way, as Bernice realises…

DATE READY I thought Emma’s floral blouse in Corrie was super-pretty! Where can I get it? Georgia Emma’s top looks like an old print from Miss Selfridge, so keep an eye out on eBay. There are a few similar designs out there, such as the ‘Miss Selfridge Tie Front Blouse in Black Sunflower Floral’ or ‘Topshop Jacquard Button Front Flute Sleeve Blouse in Floral Multi’ – both from ASOS. A BAD START! Jean made a comment in EastEnders, about the Argee Bhajee once being a pizza parlour – and owned by criminals! What is she on about? Jack, Cardiff In 1998, 88-90 George Street became Giuseppe’s Italian restaurant. It was run by the di Marco family, but financed by George Palmer, who ran an  illegal gambling den and money-laundering operation!…

Hit sitcom Kate & Koji is back for a second series, with Okorie Chukwu taking over the role of asylum-seeking doctor Koji from Jimmy Akingbola – who’s now in the US starring in Bel-Air. Okorie joins Brenda Blethyn as seaside cafe owner Kate; Blake Harrison as her nephew, ‘Medium’ Dan; and Barbara Flynn as her nemesis, Councillor Bone. And it seems that newbie Okorie fits in perfectly… “Naturally, when we heard Jimmy wasn’t going be here, we thought, ‘How are they going to fill his shoes?’” admits Brenda. “But they’ve done it brilliantly with Okorie.” “It’s been wonderful,” shares Okorie. “When I first read the script, I felt as if I connected with the character instantly.” “Okorie has definitely put his own spin on it, and that’s quite a difficult…

Numerous famous faces join forces as the fundraising events of Red Nose Day 2022 culminate in a night of top telly. On hosting duties will be Alesha Dixon, David Tennant, Zoe Ball, Paddy McGuinness and, of course, Sir Lenny Henry (with a late-night Prizeathon fronted by Joel Dommett and AJ Odudu). Here, Alesha and Lenny share what’s in store… “COMIC RELIEF ALWAYS BRINGS TOGETHER INCREDIBLE TALENT” “Expect more stars than you can shake a stick at!” cheers Lenny. “And passionate films demonstrating where the money goes – and why.” “I’m really looking forward to having a live audience,” shares Alesha. “It’ll be a great atmosphere in the studio.” “Plus, you might see some celebrities singing opera live – yikes!” adds Lenny. Said spectacle is the return of Comic Opera, plus…

Hollyoaks has a drama-packed spring on the cards, starting with a spectacular stunt involving a school minibus crash! The students and teachers of Hollyoaks High will find themselves in deadly danger after the bus careers off the road during an excursion. John Paul is behind the wheel when the terrifying accident occurs – and given that he’s been struggling with an alcohol addiction, questions are bound to be asked about his sobriety while in charge of a group of school children… Meanwhile, former EastEnders and Emmerdale star Glynis Barber has been cast as village newcomer Norma, a gangster who believes Ste and Sienna have stolen her cash!…

Zara decides to run for local council this week – however, her best friend Lisa Hunter soon puts paid to her plans! As Zara goes head-to-head with village stalwart Tony in a bid to be Hollyoaks’ next councillor, Lisa’s arrival throws the campaign into chaos. And soon, Zara is being dragged into all kinds of trouble. Actress Kelly Condron, who plays Zara, talks us through her character’s dramatic week… Hi, Kelly! What gives Zara the idea to run for the local council? Zara’s always tried to help people – whether they want that help or not! Also, now she’s decided to stay in the village, she needs a purpose, so she feels as though she’s bringing something to the world. What does she make of Tony as a competitor? Nick…

Here at Inside Soap, we’re totally behind Amy and Jacob as a couple – they’re so sweet together, and he does seem to be making an effort to change. And Coronation Street star Jack James Ryan, who plays Jacob, loves that his alter ego has different layers… “The bad characters are the most fun to play, because they’re the ones who get the great storylines,” he grins. “However, it’s been so refreshing to show this other side to Jacob. He’s a bit jokey and fun, flirty and cheeky, and I really enjoy playing that. That mischievous energy is a little bit more true to me as a person.” • For more from Jack, turn to p54 – where he faces our reader questions!…

“Janine made no secret that she wants Mick” Janine looks set to get her claws into grieving Mick this week, as she lures him to a secluded spot away from Walford! With Mick still reeling from the news that wicked Gray murdered his beloved auntie Tina, he’s in a vulnerable state. And as these pictures show, Janine turns the situation to her advantage – by suggesting that Mick takes some time away from the Square to reflect on what’s happened… “Janine’s made no secret of the fact that she wants Mick, though he’s so far been very clear that he’s not interested,” our Walford insider reminds us. “But right now, Mick’s head is all over the place, and he’s just not thinking straight. So might sneaky Janine decide to pounce…

Noah is still narked with Chloe for cheating on him this week, and plots a spiteful revenge on his ex – by flirting with Amelia to make her jealous! Trouble is, Chloe doesn’t seem that bothered as she continues to be enamoured of Jacob… At a party thrown by Cathy, nasty Noah tells Samson he plans to cosy up to Amelia, hoping it antagonises Chloe. Sweet-natured Samson is not impressed, as he has a soft spot for unsuspecting Amelia – meanwhile, the girl herself fancies Noah something rotten, and thinks he genuinely likes her. Noah makes his move, but mortified Amelia soon realises he’s using her. The humiliated teen pours her broken heart out to her family about Noah’s abhorrent behaviour, and Kerry is soon on the warpath. It’s the…

Laura is determined to get to the bottom of Rick’s disappearance this week, as Gary waits for her to unravel his killer secret! However, Gary sees an opportunity to stop Laura in her tracks after Kelly’s terminally ill mother confesses that her suffering is actually getting worse. Gary suggests that she cancels her private investigator in favour of seeing a doctor, when he’s actually just scrambling to save his own skin. Can Gary live with the guilt?…

The blossoming romance between Ethan and Marcus appears to be going well this week, as the pair enjoy spending time together. Now that Marcus has decided to stick around in the village a bit longer, he’s keen to get to know more about Ethan – and soon, sparks are flying between the two of them. With the truth about Marcus out in the open, and Rhona giving him and Ethan her blessing, it’s full steam ahead. Will the pair discover that they’re the perfect match?…

Mary decides to stay in the village a bit longer – but does Rhona want her mum around? It was clear from the reception she gave Mary’s arrival last week that Rhona doesn’t have the best of relationships with her mum. So when she realises she’s unwittingly convinced her to stay on in Emmerdale this week, Rhona kicks herself! Mary is determined to mend fences – and after she shares a heart-to-heart with Marlon, the chef comes away determined to propose to Rhona ASAP! Meanwhile, Rhona is preparing a surprise party for Marlon at Smithy Cottage, and as her mum helps her get ready, Rhona is surprised to experience a rare moment of tenderness with Mary. Soon, the pair are bonding over a secret the two of them share –…

Corrie is going through a particularly unsubtle period in its Classic history at the moment. Maybe bosses thought they were delivering a parable about the fragility of life or some such twaddle, but the deaths of Alison and her newborn baby Jake only seem unnecessarily brutal. The drama begins when Sarah Lou goes into labour. It’s all hands on deck to get her to hospital. (Apart from Martin, who instead has all hands on Bex as he enjoys a bunk-up with Rebecca.) Alison, meanwhile, welcomes labour with the same irritating jollity she would a slice of Victoria sponge or a passing cocker spaniel. Baby Jake is born, but she and Kevin are given the worst news possible, and their son soon slips away in their arms. Sadly, Corrie then plays…

GRAY EXPOSED! I cannot explain how excited I am to see killer Gray’s demise. And I think I can speak on behalf of all EastEnders fans when I say that we’ve been waiting a very long time to witness this moment! I’m sure I’ll be on the edge of my seat for the whole week… Sally, Mansfield ALREADY WED! I don’t understand why Liv and Vinny haven’t told Mandy and Chas the truth in Emmerdale. It’s going to come out anyway! Plus, both Liv and Vinny were wavering about eloping – and it was the behaviour of their family that persuaded them to push ahead with their original plans. Lesley, Walsall But their confession might make the Dingle divide even bigger than it is already… HIDDEN ROOMS Is there a…

In just five years, we’ve watched Abi battle a drug addiction, surrender her twins, fall down a sinkhole, and lose her son Seb to a vicious hate crime – and now, Corrie bosses have delivered the ultimate shock twist: Abi has given birth to Imran’s love child, not realising that she was pregnant! Meanwhile, actress Sally Carman continues to take soapland by storm, delivering knockout performances that have propelled her to dizzy heights as Coronation Street’s ultimate tragedy magnet. So, as the star joins us to digest the chaos, we ask: What in mercy’s name does the universe have in store for Abi next? Right, Sally – let’s dive straight in! What went through Abi’s mind as it dawned on her that she was having a baby? This is the…

Early life… Don’t let the dog collar fool you – Billy has a dark past. He was brought up with brother Lee, who became a drug addict.Years before he arrived in Weatherfield, Billy robbed a petrol station and crashed into Ken’s daughter Susan as he made his escape, killing her. Soap arrival! Billy was introduced to the Street as a new love interest for Sean Tully in 2014. As the vicar of St Mary’s, he also became close to Emily Bishop. “I have had some brilliant scenes working with Eileen Derbyshire,” Daniel said at the time. “She is an absolute dream.” Traumatic times… Billy became hooked on heroin after the truth about his part in Susan Barlow’s death was revealed – he even shot up heroin in the church! “I…

When the remains of long-lost local legend Tommy Burke are unearthed in the sleepy Irish village of Duneen, police sergeant PJ Collins is at last tasked with an actual crime to solve. And as this darkly comic murder mystery unravels, so too does the buried past of a West Cork community mired in secrets. Adapted from Graham Norton’s warm and captivating debut novel, the four-part drama is directed by Kathy Burke and co-written by former EastEnders executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins – featuring a host of well-known and much-loved faces, including Brenda Fricker, Charlene McKenna and Pauline McLynn. Here, Game Of Thrones’ Conleth Hill (PJ) and Siobhán McSweeney – the Derry Girls star who plays troubled wife and mother Bríd Riordan – tell Inside TV why we should all be tuning…

As star Jane’s latest series continues, taking us on a tour of her stunning home county of Yorkshire, she shares the television shows that fill her northern soul… What’s the best thing about filming Jane McDonald: My Yorkshire? It’s showing the viewers why I love Yorkshire so much – revisiting memories and places that brought me so much joy as a child. It’s one of the best things I’ve ever done – the warmth I feel every time I come home, I hope people see on camera, I really do. What have you most enjoyed on TV recently? I’m watching Ozark and I’m really into it! As I’m always away, I get recommendations from people for what I should watch next… What are your fave comedy shows? Things such as…