Table of contents for 27 - 2016 in Inside Soap UK

It’s no surprise to find that Andy is the man stirring the pot as Bernice’s marriage falls apart. It was Andy who slept with the bride before her wedding, and it was he who stole a kiss from Bernice behind girlfriend Chrissie’s back a few weeks ago. Andy is genuinely worried that Lawrence is gay and Bernice’s marriage is a sham. But with his ex single again, what does that mean for him? “It’s going to be a hell of a mess,” predicts our Dales spy. “Chrissie has fallen in love with Andy, and she has plenty of reason to believe he feels the same way. To discover she’s been betrayed by her ex-husband’s brother will be bad enough – but to learn her stepmother is also involved will be…

This week sees Belle in a race against time to get herself pregnant before Dr Bailey and her family discover that she’s been lying to everyone about expecting a baby. As she takes a test – hoping and praying that she might be pregnant after all – the wait is agony for Belle. But whatever the result, we can reveal that there’s definitely more drama to come for Belle in the coming weeks, as her storyline takes a rather unexpected turn… “Some really surprising twists occur,” promises Dales producer Iain MacLeod. “It is different from anything we’ve seen before on Emmerdale.” Whatever lies ahead, young actress Eden Taylor-Draper – who plays the troubled teen – reckons that Belle and Dr Bailey may still have a chance to make it work…

“WILL PAUL FORGIVE HIS NAN IF HE FINDS OUT SHE KEPT HIM AND HIS MUM APART?” This is the moment when Paul comes face to face with his mother, Jenny – and hasn’t the foggiest idea who she really is! After Jenny pitches up in Walford, it becomes clear that Pam has lied to her grandson about why Jenny isn’t in his life. So what is his mum’s story – and why has she suddenly decided to make contact? “Jenny is the former partner of Les and Pam’s son, Laurie, who passed away after Pam helped to end his life,” our EastEnders insider reminds us. “There’s been no mention of her until now, and we’re finally set to find out why! “We know that Pam is very protective of Paul,…

“STE DOESN’T KNOW HOW LUCKY HE IS TO HAVE HARRY IN HIS LIFE” Ste’s loved ones finally realise that he’s back on drugs again this week – prompting drastic action to wean him off them! The addict has so far done a good job of hiding his relapse, but the game is up when Harry walks in on him using crystal meth. Worried for Ste’s wellbeing, Harry turns to dad Tony for help – leading to a long and torturous night for all concerned as they hole up in Tony’s flat and make Ste go cold turkey… “It’s all Cameron’s fault – Ste wouldn’t have even thought of taking crystal meth if it wasn’t for him!” reckons actor Kieron Richardson, who plays the addict. “But Ste and Harry were going…

Audrey’s star-crossed romance with Ken seems destined never to happen – as he mistakenly comes to think she’s interested in Freddie this week. Their slow-burn relationship has been moving at a snail’s pace, but Audrey is still hoping that she and Ken can make it work. And when the duo share a drink in the Rovers, Freddie notices Audrey’s infatuation and decides to put in a good word for her with Ken. Geeing up his mate, he convinces Ken to invite Audrey out to the theatre. Although Ken has found it difficult to warm to Freddie, he takes the suggestion seriously and buys two tickets for a play the following night. But as he approaches Audrey to ask her out, he spots her squeezing Freddie’s hand and jumps to the…

Dylan endures a rough day at work this week, as his baby sister Rihanna arrives in the ED after being involved in a house fire. When the little’un and her mum Hazel are brought in, along with Dylan’s dad Brian, the doctor gets straight to work on treating the baby. After she takes a turn for the worse, he’s forced to perform an emergency procedure to save her – is he up to the task? Meanwhile, Dylan is furious to discover that the blaze was started by a cigarette discarded by his dad. Will he banish Brian from his life? Also this week… Connie and Jacob attempt to hide their relationship.…

Walford’s matriarch of matriarchs may have been laid to rest in a lavish and moving ceremony, but the name Peggy Mitchell remains on everyone’s lips this week. The Mitchell household is awash with the aftershocks of recent revelations regarding the family history, while over at the Vic, the Carters consider how best to pay tribute to the long-serving former landlady. Peggy ruled the Vic with an iron first, and her screech of ‘Geroutta ma pub!’ struck fear into the hearts of miscreants. That gives Linda an idea – and she approaches Phil and co with a plan to honour Peggy. Will Linda’s offer be accepted in the spirit it’s intended? Also this week… Shirley opens up to Linda about her feelings for Buster.…

No one in Emmerdale seems more perfectly balanced between good and evil than Robert Sugden – you can all but see the angel and the devil perched on each shoulder, whispering their suitably caring or cruel counsel. Recently, the angel has had the upper hand, as Robert’s love for Aaron has brought out the very best in him. This week, Aaron hopes the time has come to find a place of their own. However, he’s mortified when Robert fails to fully support this plan. The thing is, Robert has some concerns of his own, as the police try to build a case against him for bribing a witness during the trial of Aaron’s father. Moreover, that same witness – scallywag Ryan – is attempting to blackmail Robert in exchange for…

“I’VE HAD LOTS OF PEOPLE ASKING ME WHY I BROKE MR T’S HEART!” Like any ‘will-they-won’t-they?’ couple on the telly, Holby City’s Mo and Mr T have been trying our patience for some time. The pair are clearly made for one another, and yet he’s off practising womb transplants in Gothenburg – while she’s back in the UK kicking herself for letting him go! They’re both guilty of some major dithering, of course, and actress Chizzy Akudolu – who plays Mo – makes no secret of the fact that she wants ‘MOT’ to be together. However, now her character is pregnant with Mr T’s baby, their love story is going to grow even more complicated… “For Mo, it’s the wrong time,” despairs the star. “She’d made the decision to stop…

What do you do in the East End when there’s a crisis? You pull together! And that’s just what the cast of the Walford soap did after a popular member of the crew was diagnosed with a pancreatic tumour while pregnant – they held a meet-and-greet with fans to raise money to help with their colleague’s treatment. Those who purchased a ticket had the chance to snap photos and converse with the likes of Tameka Empson (Kim), Carli Norris (Belinda), Derek Martin (Charlie Slater), Luisa Bradshaw-White (Tina), Jasmine Armfield (Bex) and Aaron Sidwell (Steven). Meanwhile, Matt Di Angelo (Dean Wicks) had a ball revisiting Pat Butcher’s wardrobe, iconic earrings and all – which the great lady herself, Pam St. Clement, found very amusing! Visit crowdfunding.justgiving. com/eemeetandgreet…

“KYLIE’S DEATH WILL BE ONE OF THE MOST SHOCKING IN CORRIE EVER” Horror and tragedy strike the Platt household this week – when Kylie dies just as she and David are due to leave for a new life abroad. With Sarah in psychiatric care and the police asking more questions about what happened to Callum, the pressure is building on killer Kylie and accomplice David. Certain it’s only a matter of time before the truth is uncovered, the terrified mum begs her husband to agree to running away to Barbados and starting again close to Kylie’s sister, Becky. After David agrees, they start to arrange their escape – until fate cuts short their plans forever… “Kylie’s death is going to be one of the most shocking in Corrie history,” predicts…

“LAUREN WEIGHS UP WHETHER TO BLOW HER PAL WHITNEY’S WORLD APART” Shocked Whitney suspects she could be pregnant this week – unaware that boyfriend Lee cheated on her with Abi Branning! The secret of Lee’s drunken tryst with Abi has been kept quiet so far, but this week Lauren learns what happened between them on that fateful night – meaning it may not stay secret for much longer! Meanwhile, Whit is busy having that fateful wee that could change her life… “It’s not the best timing for Whitney – it wasn’t long ago that she wanted to swap Lee for his own dad!” says our EastEnders insider. “They’ve put that behind them and it’s full steam ahead on the wedding – but if Whit is pregnant, it adds a wrinkle…

“AS FAR AS JACOB IS CONCERNED, TRACY HAS COME IN AND STOLEN ALL THE GLORY” Star-crossed Dales lovers David and Tracy are finally reunited this week – following an intervention from their fed-up friends. Everyone can see that the couple belong together, but David’s health crisis and Tracy’s drunken antics have driven them apart. Fearing Tracy will make good on her plan to buy a one-way ticket out the country, Diane decides to sort them out herself – by locking the duo in the B&B office and not letting them out until they’ve got things sorted… “David and Tracy need this – they could have an amazing relationship,” shares our village insider. “They have all these problems to contend with right now, but together they can get through it and…

“IT REALLY COULD TURN OUT TO BE A LITTLE BIT MORE THAN FRIENDSHIP” As Nicola continues her recuperation in the wake of the Mill Cottage fire this week, she needs all the support she can get. But while her brittle attitude leaves those who love her out in the cold, an unexpected bond develops after another unfortunate accident brings Dan to her side. Frustrated by Nicola’s stubbornness, he bravely puts her in her place – and when he insists she stop pushing everyone away and accept some help, could the trainee paramedic turn out to be Nicola’s unlikely saviour? “Nicola isn’t coping well with her paralysis,” admits Nicola Wheeler, who plays her. “She dismisses her physiotherapist and wants life to continue as it did before. Jimmy sorts out a wheelchair…

The truth about Holly’s relapse is exposed this week – as her mum Moira fights to save her. Moira is horrified to realise Holly has been using heroin again, but there’s worse news ahead when the full extent of her recent actions is revealed. And even before Moira can lead Holly through the process of getting clean, she has to cover her tracks with oblivious Cain by packing him off to France. Once Cain has gone, Moira gets the truth from Holly, who is forced to confess her role in staging the robbery to pay off drug dealer Simon, which led to Victoria getting hurt. Although Moira wants to tell Adam the truth, she fears he’ll be unable to keep quiet and that Victoria – his wife – will find…

There’s a shock in store for Father Jack this week, when he walks in on Paige kissing another man! Jack has made it clear to Paige that there’s no romantic future for the two of them, on account of him being committed to God. But if he doesn’t want to be with her, why does he get so upset when he catches her locking lips with his pal Dustin? “Jack has rejected Paige, so she decides to put herself back out there,” explains Andrew Morley, who plays the priest. “She’s just trying to get over him – but when Jack sees her kissing Dustin, he feels betrayed by them both. Dustin is someone he has mentored in the past and who he cares about – however, he puts all the…

Cocky new surgeon Isaac has his work cut out trying to impress Ric this week – after the Holby stalwart catches Isaac and Dom sharing a steamy kiss while on duty at the hospital! At first it looks as though Ric is simply concerned for Dom, who is still grieving for his late best friend, Arthur. But as the shift continues, it’s clear that Ric’s not a big fan of Isaac’s attitude – and he makes his feelings known to the recent arrival. However, after Isaac grows in confidence and appears to win his boss round, he invites Dom into Ric’s office for another snogging marathon! Is Isaac playing with fire if they’re caught in the act? Also this week… Fletch’s son Mikey causes big trouble for his…

The tension in Lawrence and Bernice’s marriage finally takes its toll this week, as another desperate bid to fix the fatal flaw in their relationship prompts all hell to break loose. When Bernice departs and Lawrence falls to pieces, Home Farm plays host to terrible scenes as the Lord of the Manor refuses to accept that his beloved lady has left him. So with certain disaster in store, we sit down with John Bowe and Sam Giles, who play the unhappy pair, to find out how bleak the future’s looking… It’s safe to say there’s no going back for Bernice and Lawrence this week! Was it always inevitable that their marriage would fall apart? John Well, Lawrence is damaged goods. Nearly 50 years ago he was incarcerated for his sexuality,…

FILMING LABOUR scenes shouldn’t feel too daunting for Chizzy, who pretended to give birth back in 2012 when Mo delivered surrogate baby William. But the star admits that she doesn’t wish to mirror her previous performance… “While I love what I did back then, I don’t want it to be the same birth,” Chizzy tells us. “I want to approach it completely differently, as I feel as though I’ve grown so much on Holby City. Having said that, I may watch an episode of One Born Every Minute – just to check that childbirth hasn’t moved on dramatically since then!”…

PAT PHELAN CORRIE FIRST IMPRESSIONS When Phelan first appeared back in 2013, we found him entirely repellent – especially after he blackmailed Anna into sleeping with him. Meanwhile, the saga of his battle with builder Owen seemed to last forever, so we were glad to wave goodbye to Phelan after the whole thing was over! WE’VE SEEN THE LIGHT! When Phelan returned last year, we couldn’t understand why Corrie were bringing him back. But in a clever twist, this is a Phelan who has lost everything, and is having to plot and scheme his way back up. He’s already slipped his builder’s boots under Eileen’s table – and bed – and essentially stolen Jason’s business. But while the Street remains oblivious to his tricks, we viewers are privy to his…

I saw a few films last year that I enjoyed, Legend and The Revenant , but my favourite genre is mafia films. The Godfather Part II will always be my favourite, unoriginal as that is! They’re very male worlds, there’s something about that machismo I find interesting. And the shiny suits and the slicked back hair – what can I say, I’m just an absolute sucker for it! I’ve been watching Bloodline on Netflix, I’m obsessed with it, I think it’s absolutely brilliant. It’s a very strong family story, and I come from a big family so that’s always a thing I warm to. And I think it’s just done so subtly – the writing is superb, and the acting…

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“I CAN SEE WHAT CHARITY IS TRYING TO DO, BUT MORALLY IT’S WRONG” Scheming Charity decides to expose Jermaine Bailey as the love rat he is this week – by taking it upon herself to seduce him! After discovering that Bailey has previously cheated on his wife, Charity fears that he’ll do the dirty on Belle. So she decides to seize the initiative and tempt Bailey with an offer she believes he can’t refuse… “Charity starts digging for information,” shares Emma Atkins, who plays Charity. “She wants to know what happened before because she’s sceptical about Bailey, and so tries to get his estranged wife, Angie, onside to gain information on how much of a player he is. She worries that Belle is just another notch on his bedpost.” While…

As Leanne struggles with her news, how will her son Simon react when he’s told his mum is expecting? Leanne was the victim of Simon’s terrible rages several times – including one that put her in hospital. And although the boy seems to have his issues under control, could the news that Leanne is carrying his little brother or sister bring them flooding back? “I hope not, because Leanne makes the point that she won’t love Simon any less,” Jane tells us. “She had a tough upbringing and her parents’ marriage failed, so she wants to try to give back to Simon and her own child.” The question is: will Simon understand this when his mum drops the bombshell? Or might his violent temper lead to a tragedy for Leanne?…

It looks as if Gail and Michael could be about to rekindle their marriage this week – as Kylie’s plan to get the couple back together leads to them sharing a kiss! With Gail’s ex back on the cobbles, Kylie sees how much her mother-in-law is missing Michael, after Gail looks longingly at a photo of him while cleaning out her granny flat. Desperate for something to take her mind off the Callum fallout, Kylie busts the door handle on the annexe and lures unwitting Michael round to come and fix it! Gail is clearly surprised when Michael arrives at No 8, and immediately realises that sneaky Kylie has set this up – nevertheless, she enjoys a chat with her hubby as Kylie and David listen in. But soon, the…

Billy is uncomfortable this week, after Todd pops around just as the bishop is paying a visit! Todd arrives laden with flowers and a bottle of wine, hoping for a romantic time with his new fella. However, with Billy still feeling guilty over dumping Sean – and his work life colliding head-on with his rather tangled personal life – he’s relieved when Todd claims the flowers are for the church, saving any awkward explanations. The bishop is impressed, and soon Todd is grilling him on the church’s teaching on homosexuality, leaving Billy wondering what he’s up to. Later, after the bishop goes, Todd and Billy finally share a passionate kiss, and it looks as if it’s all systems go for their relationship. But is Billy ready for another full-blown romance…

Ash is stunned to find out that his sister Billie is pregnant this week – and jumps to the conclusion that her new boyfriend VJ is the dad! Of course, viewers know Billie was the victim of a terrifying sexual assault by an unknown assailant, and the mystery man is actually the father of her child. But after she ends up in hospital and Ash learns about the baby, she lets him believe VJ is the dad… “Billie is admitted to hospital as a result of bad morning sickness,” explains Tessa de Josselin, who plays her. “When Ash comes in to see her and finds out about the baby, he is confused and very protective of Billie. He’s really worried that keeping the baby is not the best choice for…

BAT’S MY GIRL! Hollyoaks’ Nicole Barber-Lane (Myra) took a swipe at co-star Juan Pablo Yepez (Diego) recently – but it was all in good fun on the cricket pitch! A host of famous faces from Hollyoaks, Emmerdale and Coronation Street raised money for Macmillan Cancer Support at a charity cricket match held at Hazel Grove, Stockport – and among those in attendance were the Street’s Colson Smith (Craig) and Cherylee Houston (Izzy), along with Emmerdale actors Tony Audenshaw (Bob), Joe-Warren Plant (Jacob) and Liam Fox (Dan). MAKES YOU FEEL PROUD! Pride in London is one of the biggest events of the year, so it was no surprise to see a full turnout from the world of soap. Dressed in Pride T-shirts for the LGBT parade were Walford stars Ted…

We’re not too proud to admit it: very few shows on TV make us blub in the way that Long Lost Family does. It’s the simple but powerful human stories it tells, of people who’ve spent years searching for a relative after a lifetime of separation – and this latest series certainly features some of its most emotional tales to date. “When me and Nicky were filming the first series, we knew it was special,” reveals Davina McCall, who hosts the show. “There were a couple of times when we were at the reunions and we’d hidden behind a bush watching people meet. Both of us had been sobbing, and I thought, ‘This is really different from anything else that’s been on television’. After the first…

It’s already been a big hit in Ireland, and now viewers in the UK will get a chance to see this new crime drama. Set in the fictional coastal town of Red Rock, it follows the interactions between the local police, or Garda as they are known there, and two warring families, the Kielys and the Hennessys. Inside TV got on the blower to Jane McGrath – who plays cop Sharon Cleere – for a full interrogation… What can you tell us about the show? It’s based around Red Rock’s local Garda station and features two feuding families. I suppose it’s unique in a way because you get a keyhole view into the world of the Gardai. What I love about the show is that it really throws the audience…

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CORRIE She has a proposal for Caz… WATCH OUT, MARIA Over the years she’s been living on the Street, Maria has famously displayed a perfectly appalling taste in men. Well, here’s some news: next week, she demonstrates that she’s an equally terrible judge of women! The trouble comes after Maria falls for the crocodile tears of unstable Caz and comes to her aid. Talk about inviting the devil into your house… CASUALTY The end for Rita? HOME AND AWAY Roo’s reckless move… NEIGHBOURS Steph’s shock snog! EMMERDALE MOIRA IN DANGER! Moira is giving her all to save daughter Holly from the grip of drugs. But is she about to place herself in mortal peril? HOLLYOAKS KIM’S COLLAPSE! Seething with jealousy, Kim is losing her grip - and soon the whole…