Table of contents for 14 - 2018 in Inside Soap UK

“What Charity has to say is a real ‘Oh my God’ moment” Charity reveals a shocking secret about her past this week – and it’s going to leave viewers gobsmacked! The truth about her dark history comes to light as she supports fellow villager Tracy through the sentencing of vile sex-pest Phil. But the experience leaves Charity very shaken indeed – prompting her to open up to Vanessa about her own ordeal… “Charity’s past comes back to haunt her via Tracy,” reveals Emma Atkins, who plays Charity. “She went through some kind of serious abuse when she was 14. It involves the character of DC Bails – there’s an ominous history between them which I don’t know if viewers will remember. But it explains a lot about why Charity behaves…

For readers who aren’t familiar with Phil and Mel’s convoluted romantic history, let Inside Soap transport you back to 25 December 2000… Trouble had been brewing between Mel and her best friend Lisa Shaw, who was in a relationship with Phil at the time – while his rivalry with Mel’s fella Steve was hotting up. As events came to a head, Lisa lost her rag and threw wine all over Mel, who ended up back at Phil and Lisa’s home to change her clothes. However, Mel had a little help slipping out of her vino-soaked dress as Phil made his move – and the pair became frisky against the fridge before heading to the bedroom! Guilt-ridden Mel immediately regretted hooking up with Phil, but the cocky Mitchell hard man insisted…

“This is a massive moment in Aidan’s life – everyone expects him to be on top of the world” Stunned Aidan is given a birthday surprise to remember this week – when Carla signs over Underworld to him. The gobsmacked fella is in disbelief after his grateful sister shows her appreciation for him donating her a kidney by making him the sole proprietor of the factory. The gesture is designed to help Aidan finally establish himself as a force to be reckoned with in the textiles industry – but while he’s blown away by Carla’s generous move, he has reservations too. “This is a massive moment in Aidan’s life, and everyone expects him to feel on top of the world,” says our Corrie snoop. “Carla knows Aidan saved her life by…

Parents-to-be Chas and Paddy have an emotional experience this week – as they go to their first scan together. Having decided to keep their surprise baby following weeks of turmoil, it’s a big moment for them both as they arrive at the sonographer’s room to see their child for the first time. Although Chas is already mum to Aaron, this is a very different experience from her first pregnancy, and she’s glad to have Paddy by her side. He’s overjoyed that Chas has asked him to go with her to this early appointment, and that she’s as excited at having this baby as he is – so it’s a lovely moment as the sonographer moves the ultrasound probe across Chas’ tiny bump, and she and Paddy get to see their…

Craig is thrilled this week, when he learns that his police application was successful, and he needs to prepare for an assessment. Following his breakdown last week, Craig was worried that – having broken police protocol by giving Bethany confidential information – he’d blown his career chances. So as the news sinks in, he uses the ‘tapping’ techniques he’s been taught to get his OCD under control. Might this be the turning point for poor Craig to get his life back on track?…

Daniel’s transition patient Joni states her case in court this week – but will Daniel’s concerns regarding the process prove well-founded? While Daniel has no doubt whatsoever about Joni’s decision to begin her transition in the US, he’s unsure whether her father Dillon’s presence will help or hinder the case. His worry deepens when Joni arrives for the hearing in a particularly ‘girlie’ outfit – and as Dillon (played by former Hollyoaks star Jeremy Edwards, aka Kurt Benson) voices some of his own apprehensions, things aren’t looking good. However, has Daniel underestimated the power of Joni’s own voice?…

The idea that she might go to prison haunts Liv this week, as her court case for spiking poor Lisa’s drink with ketamine looms. While playing video games with Gerry, the anxious teen shares her concerns with her wayward friend, who was incarcerated in a young offender institution and knows what life on the inside is like. Meanwhile, Doug arranges a secret meeting between estranged pals Liv and Gabby, as the girls have been banned from seeing each other since the ketamine incident. Do they risk being torn apart for good if Aaron and Bernice find out?…

Heartbroken Zeedan spies a chance to get closer to his estranged wife Rana this week, after she contracts a nasty dose of flu. The former couple have spent no time alone since Rana insisted she would carry on seeing true love Kate, despite their pact to pretend to be happily married to get money from her parents. Now that she’s sick, however, Rana can’t escape to sneak off with Kate – so Zeedan is delighted to play nursemaid. He makes it his mission to look after Rana, and enjoys being the one she relies on. So when concerned Kate pops by to visit, Zeedan is desperate to get rid of her – and Kate has no choice but to leave after Zeedan blocks her attempts to see Rana, and manipulates…

GOLDEN GRAHAM So we finally know what Emmerdale’s Graham has been hiding – that he accidentally killed his wife and unborn child by drink-driving. But do you know what? That confession didn’t make me love him any less. He’s one of the most interesting guys the Dales has seen in ages. | Maggie, Birmingham KENNEDY CLONES Do any other readers think that the woman from the SunLife ad looks like everyone’s favourite GILF* Susan Kennedy? Right down to the fetching line in pink tops. Tell you what, though, SunLife Karl looks like he needs that life insurance. He’s aged. *Grandma I’d like to foster me | Andy, London Whirlwind Izzy is enough to age anyone by about 20 years! RUBBISH HUBBY Emmerdale’s David is literally the worst husband in soap…

EastEnders has a fine reputation for nurturing new talent – particularly the likes of Charlie, who hasn’t been on screen before. So who better to show him the ropes than a former film star turned landlord of the Queen Vic? “Danny Dyer [Mick] is my mentor, and he’s really cool,” grins Charlie. “On my first day he said to me very simply, ‘Keep your head down, learn your lines, show up prepared and do your thing’. I like to think that it’s served me pretty well so far.”…

Troubled teen Liv has been in all kinds of bother recently – so for 17-year-old star Isobel, your questions have made a refreshing change from police enquiries… “What’s the best thing about being a Dingle?” “Who is your best friend among the Emmerdale cast?” Danny [Miller, who plays Aaron] – we get really well, and he’s lovely! On my first day, he told me how to sort my scripts out so that they’re in order, and how to learn them. He also said to always take a bit of time to get into character. If you’ve got an emotional scene, it really does make a difference when you see it on telly. He looks after me on screen and off, like a real-life big brother. “I…

Although Davina McCall’s latest series This Time Next Year – in which members of the public vow to transform an aspect of their lives – was a hit with viewers when it launched in 2016, there was one drawback to the format. Given that the contributors have a year to make their pledge happen, and it takes time to find all of these people and to get the show set up, we’ve been waiting a while for series two to hit our screens. Luckily, ITV has been planning ahead to ensure we won’t have to wait that long again… “There’s been such a long time between last time and this time because it takes a year to make!” Davina tells Inside TV. “And they didn’t decide…

EASTENDERS Fowler play? MICHELLE’S PAST COMES BACK TO HAUNT HER… She hasn’t had the happiest time since she returned to Albert Square after decades away, and next week sees more misery for Michelle. She’s trying her best to move forward with her life – but unfortunately, not everyone will let her forget her previous mistakes. Can Michelle overcome this latest obstacle? Or is she doomed to suffer eternally for her poor decisions? EMMERDALE Trial and terror! It’s judgement day for teens Liv and Gabby next week, as they wait to hear their fate following the ketamine incident. Will the pair be forced to pay a high price for their reckless actions? CORRIE Affair revealed! The spotlight is firmly on Rana and Kate next week, as their romance is exposed to…

Luke Britton’s memorial boxing match almost ends in another death this week – as David unleashes his pent-up anger on his opponent Gary. Having contained his agony following his rape by abuser Josh, David is wound up like coiled spring. So when Tyrone pulls out of his match with Gary, David is quick to step in, despite GP Ali’s medical advice that his epilepsy rules him out – and fight co-ordinator Josh has no choice but to watch as the consequences of his evil attack are played out in the ring. “Josh doesn’t want David to be anywhere near this event,” explains Ryan Clayton, who plays him. “So when Tyrone withdraws from the bout, it’s the first time people at work see a different side to him. “The calm, jovial…

“Woody didn’t have the guts to tell Whitney he was off”’ Whitney is horrified to come face to face with her former fiancé Woody this week, five months after he fled to Spain with barely a word of explanation. He claims vehemently to still be in love with Whit – but can Woody’s weasel words manage to heal her heart? “Five months have passed since Woody did a bunk,” our Walford snitch reminds us. “And if you remember, he didn’t even have the guts to tell Whitney to her face that he was leaving. Instead he scrawled a childish note on an envelope: ‘Whit! You’ll be better off HERE! Sorry, Woody’ – and not so much as a kiss at the end of it! While Whitney would admit that her…

Ted is at his wits’ end this week, after he’s callously mugged while preparing to lay his late wife to rest. Ted is already struggling to find enough cash to pay for Joyce’s forthcoming funeral, before a heartless thug attacks him on Turpin Road and steals his wallet. But as his friends and neighbours rally round, will shaken Ted find the funds he needs to give his wife a decent send-off? “Poor Ted is devastated enough – he doesn’t need this stress!” cries our Walford spy. “He and Joyce have never been well off, so to then have money literally ripped from his hands is too much for Ted to bear. He’s already unsure about how he’ll afford a fitting farewell for Joyce – so when the thief takes off…

“Stacey spots Martin cosying up with Mel and sees red – she kicks up a stink in public!” Stacey gets more and more annoyed with her own family this week – as the Slater clan continue to create waves in Albert Square. But while she’s still smarting over the debacle surrounding Kat’s ‘death’, what’s going on between her and Martin? The week starts off quite well for Stacey, as she is pleasantly surprised when her estranged husband Martin tells her that he is going to increase his monetary contributions to the kids’ welfare. However, her happiness proves to be very short-lived. As she goes to thank him, she spots him flirting with Mel Owen, sending her into a jealous rage. “Poor Stacey keeps going from one extreme to the other,”…

Shocked Kim’s jaw drops to the floor this week, when she receives a letter telling her that her family are set to be evicted from their home! Vincent is quick to try to calm his frantic wife, insisting that there’s absolutely nothing to worry about and that he has everything in hand. However, the very moment that Kim’s back is turned, he decides to take drastic action in order to raise the money needed to keep the bank happy. Later, Kim tells her hubby that she intends to find herself a full-time job. But while she’s relieved to learn that Vincent has already come up with the cash, she’s oblivious to where it originated. Vincent then attempts to sell his car to get more money – though his plan is…

The pressure is on for Diane and Tony this week, as hip young vlogger Amelia rocks up to review the Hutch! While Tony is keen to make a good impression, Diane isn’t quite as au fait with the concept of a vlogger – and initially mistakes Amelia for a local student. Things go from bad to worse after Diane has to bring Dee Dee to work, and ends up yelling at her badly behaved child in front of the internet star! So, will Amelia decide to give the Hutch a less than glowing online review?…

Jobless and without a partner, Billy is determined to turn his life around this week, as he begs Honey to take him back and asks Mel for work. But will either woman give him a break? It’s not looking good when Honey drunkenly admits – just to hurt Billy – that she’s been flirting with Jack. His luck looks set to change after Mel agrees to a trial position behind the bar at her club… but after she ends up giving the job to Woody instead, will Honey take pity on her ex?…

We do hope the Kings manage to get their mojo back – as over the years, Emmerdale viewers have been party to their raunchy and ridiculous role play! So Inside Soap can’t help but wonder if Nicola and Nick have a favourite scenario they’ve been asked to act out – and game Nicola answers with zero hesitation… “I loved Jimmy’s caveman outfit!” she howls. “An Officer And A Gentleman did make me laugh as well. Personally, I don’t go in for that kind of thing. If my real-life husband dressed up, I’d be fuming – but I’m all right with the caveman!”…

“Eva’s not the brightest of girls,” sighs actress Catherine Tyldesley. “Up till now she just hasn’t thought about the consequences!” This week, however, as Eva’s latest baby scan leaves her pining to tell Aidan he’s going to be a dad, the mum-to-be wavers for the first time over her secret plan to give Toyah the baby to raise as her own. And as Eva and Toyah sit down for a no-holds-barred conversation, Catherine admits that her character needs to stop thinking with her heart and start using her head… “Eva thought she and Toyah had come up with the ideal solution, when in fact it’s anything but,” shares the 34-year-old star. “They’ve developed this really strong bond, and Eva thought she could absolutely deal with the surrogacy, then get on…

After more than a year of hearing tales about Mark and Aaron’s mysterious younger sister Chloe, we finally met her last month – and she’s certainly caused a stir since landing on Ramsay Street! “I hope Chloe is living up to people’s expectations, as I know she’s been teased for quite a long time!” chuckles Neighbours’ newcomer April Rose Pengilly, who plays the much-hyped Brennan sibling. “Chloe is a very well-meaning person, though she can sometimes put her foot in it – she often opens her mouth and says the wrong thing. She never has any intention to hurt anyone or to cause problems, but she’s like a puppy who just stumbles into trouble!” Chloe finds herself in hot water this week, thanks to her shenanigans with Brandon – and…

It pays to have a famous mother like Corrie’s Kym Marsh (Michelle) – but it also pays to have a daughter in the cosmetics trade! Kym’s 20-year-old daughter Emilie works as a beauty therapist for Manchester salon Evelyn, and invited her mum and her cobbles co-stars to have a pampering sesh at the salon’s VIP night – and as Kym had her make-up done by Emilie, it was clear that talent runs deep in the family! Elsewhere, Nicola Thorp (Nicola) had her locks tended to by a salon stylist, while Corrie fellas Ryan Clayton (Josh), James Burrows (Ali) and Kym’s on-screen fiancé Tristan Gemmill (Robert) attended the event to show their support – and to enjoy the free champers, of course! HAVING AN ICE DAY! Imagine travelling all the way…

The return of Will & Grace after 11 years away has definitely reminded us how much we missed Will, Grace, Jack and Karen. Inside TV was lucky enough to attend an audience with the cast during a recent promotional trip to the UK, where they admitted they had some concerns about whether they’d be welcomed back… “I was worried at first,” says Debra Messing, who plays Grace. “I guess I thought we needed a reason – why are we doing this? But we had so much fun working on that political thing [a short sketch the cast recorded for the 2016 US presidential election] and it felt so organic. Things are not so great in America right now, and it feels like we have a lot…

Ali learns some shocking information regarding what really happened at the boxing match this week – and confronts David about what he knows! The local GP is prompted to take troubled David to one side after Zeedan finds a used needle at the venue. Following investigation, Ali concludes that the needle was used to take steroids – and that’s why David went berserk when he and Gary started their match. “David agrees to meet Ali at the Rovers, where he’s invited to open up about what’s troubling him,” says our Weatherfield insider. “But with David reluctant to confide in the doctor, Ali decides to ask him straight out if he has taken steroids. David is quick to make it clear that he’s not touched the drug in his life, though,…

“Hunter pursuing Lou has been like history repeating itself...” Phil is on the warpath this week, furious that Hunter slept with Louise just to get at him. But will it pave the way for his own romantic faux pas? All hell breaks loose as the raging Mitchell man cuts down everyone in his path to find the wicked teen, prompting Hunter’s worried mother Mel to step in and do whatever is necessary to save her son. It’s a charm offensive Phil doesn’t see coming. Mel plays on their history and flirts up a storm with her former flame, goading him into making a move on her – which he does… “Mel is as gorgeous as ever, and Phil has always been infatuated by her,” our Walford insider reminds us. “He…

TIM Tim sparked the beginning of the end for Phelan when he tricked him into confessing to the property scam – with Eileen listening in. And no one dupes Pat Phelan and lives to tell the tale… GARY & SEB It was Gary and Seb’s determination to expose Phelan that led to them discovering Andy and Vinny’s bodies. And Phelan might have got away with it if it weren’t for those pesky kids… NICOLA Phelan disowned his daughter weeks ago, after she tried to expose him. Deep down he still loves Nicola, but there’s every chance the twisted brute will want to take her down with him in one final blaze of glory… ANNA There is no one whom Phelan hates more than Anna, who’s been in jail since he…

“Rhona’s experience with an addiction alerts her to Ross’ problem” Ross and Rhona strike up an unlikely bond this week, as she gets him to admit that he has a problem with painkillers. Having been to hell and back with an addiction to pills herself, Rhona understands only too well the torment Ross is going through – so after she finds a pile of pill packets, she wastes no time confronting him. But can Rhona persuade Ross to seek help, and will she find herself torn as she keeps Ross’ problem from her partner Pete? “Ross is crumbling,” sighs our Emmerdale sneak. “In the weeks since the acid attack, he’s been in unrelenting pain. That’s not to mention the mental agony his scarring has caused, so it’s no surprise that…

“Brenda has every right to hate Laurel right now – but would even she wish this on her?” Scorned Brenda’s scheming has Laurel and Bob at loggerheads this week – prompting Bob’s secret lover to move back towards the booze. With Laurel growing suspicious that Brenda knows just what’s been happening between them, she fears the game is up. But with Brenda still pretending everything is fine – while secretly knowing exactly what’s been going on – Laurel’s paranoia is eating her up. And following an argument with Bob, the former alcoholic ends up reaching for the whisky… “This is terrible news for Laurel – she’s already had to rebuild her life because of her battle with the demon drink,” whispers our Dales spy. “If she succumbs and falls back…

“Milo has made a lot of mistakes – he hasn’t dealt with his past” Milo gets a nasty surprise this week, when he comes face to face with a mysterious man called Theo – but who is this guy and what does he want? “I can’t reveal too much, but Theo is somebody from Milo’s past,” teases Nathan Morris, who plays Milo. “Milo isn’t a big fan of Theo, so he’s not particularly pleased to see him! Theo starts to put pressure on Milo – he knows certain aspects of Milo’s past and will use that against him…” Prior to his meeting with Milo, Theo rocks up in the village and straight away bumps into Cindy. He takes a shine to her, and it’s not long before he’s making a…

Conniving Joe continues to make life miserable for Robert this week – as he uses his leverage with eager-to-please Jimmy as a way to punish Robert for getting him arrested! Sly Joe challenges Jimmy on whether he’s the boss at the haulage firm, or if Robert is the one running the show. Keen to assert his authority, Jimmy insists that it’s him – and when Joe asks to give Robert some work to do, Jimmy agrees. As Robert is forced to comply, what will his next move be?…

Jasmine is left petrified this week, as her stalker David shows up at the caravan park – and holds her and her friends hostage! After David breaks into her van, Jasmine is scared for her life. Playing for time, she gets him to go up to the house with her, hoping Leah can help – but little does she realise that she’s putting everyone else in grave danger as well… “Leah invites them in for lunch, but David soon realises they’re playing him,” explains Sam Frost, aka Jasmine. “He holds the two of them hostage in the house, along with Ryder. He takes away their phones, and insists he’s not leaving there without Jasmine.” It’s a tense time for everyone as crazed David makes it clear that he’ll do whatever…

Volatile James turns on Kyle this week – and tells him that he wants him out of his house! Kyle has been trying to worm his way into the lawyer’s life in a bid to make him fall in love with him. However, what began as a revenge plan concocted by Sami has swiftly turned into something else, as Kyle has started to develop real feelings for James – and hopes they can make a proper go of things. So, has James learned what Kyle is really up to? And will Kyle surrender without a fight?…

“Well, it’s just brilliant!” enthuses Kieron Richardson, as he reveals all about the dramatic showdown that takes place between his character Ste and killer Ryan this week. “Ste still has feelings for this guy, but he’s also found out that he killed Amy – it’s a lot for Ste to take in!” explains the star. “So he forces Ryan to watch the video of the wedding day and relive these happy memories, trying to provoke a response.” As the tension builds, things soon turn physical between the pair. And with Ryan’s track record, it’s clear Ste is in very real danger… “At several moments you think, ‘One of them’s going to die!’” Kieron tells us. “Then something else happens and you’re like, ‘Oh my God, this is it!’” The confrontation…

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