Table of contents for 14 - 2016 in Inside Soap UK

“IT SEEMS LIKELY THAT THIS TRAGEDY COULD SET JASON ON A NEW PATH” SNEAK PICTURES! The Grimshaw family and their friends gather to say a final goodbye to Tony this spring, as Jason’s dad is laid to rest following his surprise death. Our sneak snaps show the Corrie cast filming the tearful funeral scenes, with Jason looking distraught as he’s consoled by his mum, Eileen. “We know there was little love lost between Tony and Eileen, but it breaks her heart to see Jason so upset,” says our cobbles insider. “Matters won’t be helped by the fact that Tony and Jason never quite managed to get their relationship on track, and weren’t fully reconciled at the time of Tony’s death.” Of course, Ryan Thomas, who plays Jason, is leaving Coronation…

“MEGAN REFUSES TO ACCEPT SHE DOESN’T HAVE TO GO THROUGH IT ON HER OWN” Fiercely independent Megan is pushed to breaking point this week, as she gets ready to have her newborn daughter Eliza christened. While she has so far refused to accept any help from the baby’s father Jai – or anyone else, for that matter – Megan isn’t coping as well as she’d like everyone to believe. And after she’s reluctantly forced to allow Jai to attend the ceremony, the troubled mum is at her wits’ end. Distressed and clutching baby Eliza, Megan turns on her heels and exits the church… “Her bemused christening guests are left just standing there,” reveals our Emmerdale insider. “Nobody knows what to do for the best any more. Megan flatly refuses to…

Izzy’s use of cannabis leaves Gary in hot water this week – when he’s arrested for possession! Desperate Izzy has been in agony since her doctor refused to prescribe her stronger pain relief, so she calls in at the gym and begs Gary to score her more dope. He’s not happy about getting tangled in the situation yet again, but agrees to find Izzy some gear when he sees how distressed she is. However, Sharif soon notices something is up when drug dealer Dane turns up at the gym with a delivery for Gaz – and he assumes that Gary is dealing steroids! Although Dev and Zeedan insist he’s barking up the wrong tree, Sharif is convinced that his partner is up to no good, and installs expensive CCTV equipment…

Hannah makes a gallant effort to win back ex-boyfriend Chris this week – and ends up putting herself in hospital in the process! Despite dumping him to reunite with her former flame Andy, Hannah has realised that her heart really belongs to Chris. But he refuses to forgive her for the callous way she treated him, and Hannah’s pleas for him to hear her out fall on deaf ears… However, after Evie spots Chris staring wistfully at his former love, she urges her aunt not to give up – and Hannah vows to do whatever it takes to get Chris back. When she sees him that night emptying out the bins at the diner, she calls out to him, determined to make him listen. Chris is too far away to…

Sienna tells Trevor he’s the man she wants to be with this week, and asks him to run away with her! As the two of them get ready to escape with Curtis, Sienna is torn when Nico reveals Ben didn’t come home, and worries about leaving her daughter all alone. But after Ben returns and promises never to leave Nico again, Sienna breathes a sigh of relief and quickly gets herself out of the flat. However, Grace’s suspicions are raised once she discovers Trevor has cleared out the safe. Will she realise what’s going on before Trevor and Sienna can get away? Also this week… Darren and Maxine are overheard when talking about Patrick.…

Debt-ridden Tyrone concocts a new plan to raise much-needed cash this week, as he decides to start selling some scrap metal! He ends up inspired after Cathy points out some of the stuff he’s taking to the charity shop could be worth a few bob – but of course, Fiz isn’t best pleased to come home to a pile of junk! Although Fiz is sceptical, Cathy advises her to be more supportive, and Tyrone is thrilled after Rita offers him her old washing machine. However, when Norris and Mary notice that the street signs have gone missing, they accuse Tyrone of stealing them all to sell on! But would he really stoop so low? Also this week… Sarah asks proud Todd if he will be baby Harry’s godfather.…

AS JOHNNY RETURNS to the brood, we’re still reeling from the news that Nancy will be departing the Square, following actress Maddy Hill’s decision to quit. But Ted is grateful that he and Maddy got to share a little time as Johnny and Nancy… “We did have a couple of nice scenes,” reveals the star. “And Maddy has been fantastic – a real help to me settling in. “As for Johnny, he’s going to miss his sister, of course, but his relationship with Lee is pretty strong,” continues Ted. “I think Danny-Boy [Hatchard, who plays Lee] and I have found a nice brotherly relationship. And then there’s baby Ollie, who Johnny is immediately fond of.” And let’s not forget the cutest Carter of all, canine Lady Di… “She’s brilliant!” grins…

In their search for a home this week, the boys try their luck with Grace, offering up Harry’s services as a personal trainer in exchange for a bed – and judging by that torso, he’s just the sort of guy you’d want whipping you into shape! Parry is more than happy to share pictures of his gym gains online, but does he ever get nervous about getting his kit off on screen? “I’m really into the fitness side of things, so I don’t mind taking my shirt off,” shrugs the actor. “But obviously it depends on the day. When Harry and Ste moved into the McQueens’, I was pretty much topless for the whole episode, but that was straight after a holiday, so personally I don’t think I was looking…

Good Morning Britain will be championing the unsung heroes of healthcare this Friday, as the team presents highlights of the show’s first Health Star Awards. They recognise those who’ve gone beyond the call of duty – and presenter Piers Morgan is thrilled to take part… “I helped create the Pride Of Britain Awards when I was at the Daily Mirror,” Piers tells Inside TV. “And it’s a similar thought process, really, trying to honour people who don’t normally get prizes. It rewards ordinary folk doing extraordinary things, very specifically for the NHS.” At a time when our healthcare service is under attack, Piers hopes that the awards will show a different side of the story. “You only tend to read about the NHS when it’s in crisis,” he…

TRACY’S TRICKS! After Carla and Tracy’s recent catfight in Corrie, Leanne recalled that Tracy went out with Ciaran – Keith Duffy from Boyzone – and tried to con him out of the profits of his restaurant. When was that? Hannah, via email It was back in 2004. Chef Ciaran had opened his own restaurant with the help of a lady called Penny King. Sadly, the business didn’t do very well and was soon losing money, so Tracy persuaded Ciaran to sell up and tell Penny he’d sold it for a lower price so they could pocket the difference. But when honest Ciaran had a change of heart, callous Tracy dumped him! (Of course, Leanne failed to mention the time that she tried to burn down her own struggling restaurant, Valandro’s,…

“ROBERT’S SUPPORT IS IMPORTANT - AARON CAN BE MORE INTIMATE WITH HIM” Brave Aaron faces his abusive father Gordon across a courtroom this week – as he tells the jury the details of his horrifying sexual abuse ordeal. The hushed room hears how Aaron endured the abuse at the hands of his wicked dad, and the legacy of pain the terrible experience left him with. Supported by mum Chas and his ex Robert, Aaron hopes that the testimonies the court hears will be enough to convict evil Gordon – but there’s still the fear that his father could walk out of court a free man… “Aaron is trying to prepare himself for a ‘not guilty’ verdict, but it’s something he won’t be able to deal with,” says Danny Miller, who…

“I guess I feel sorry for Nick, with him being in the dark about Carla and Robert,” he muses. “But he isn’t a jealous guy, and he’s willing to admit his own shortcomings. I think he could get past it, though there’s always the potential for him to let rip. “The situation between Carla and Robert isn’t as black and white as it was for David when he found out Nick and Kylie slept together. Nick will probably be angry – but after what he’s done, who is he to judge?”…

“DR BAILEY HAS BEEN PLAYING IT SAFE ALL HIS LIFE - THIS IS HIS FIRST BIG RISK” Doctor Jermaine Bailey and Belle are reckless with their passion this week, as Belle grabs her beau for a clinch at the doctors’ surgery! As the couple snog behind an examination curtain, David walks in, but they luckily avoid being seen. And when the medic attempts to act normal while Belle hides behind a screen, could their behaviour wind up getting them into trouble? “Jermaine still doesn’t realise how old Belle actually is,” sighs Micah Balfour, who plays the cheating doctor. “He obviously understands that she’s younger than he is, but with all her chat about her work at the factory, he’s been led to believe she is working towards the end of…

“BELINDA HAS SOME NEWS THAT LEAVES STACEY VERY WORRIED” Vulnerable Stacey has her dreams of a happy family reunion torn apart this week – and it’s all down to her mum Jean. But why? Now feeling stronger and better able to cope, Stacey decides to invite her mum and stepdad Ollie, as well as cousin Belinda, round to her flat for a family meal. Martin and Kyle worry she’s taking on too much too soon, but Stacey is adamant that this is all part of her fresh start. Little does she realise what Jean has in store for her… “Jean has no intention of playing happy families with Kyle,” says our Walford insider. “She doesn’t know the full story behind Kyle’s change of gender, so she assumes he’s a liar.…

The Willises are rocked to the core this week, as Paul Robinson is questioned by police about the blast that killed poor Josh. The whole of Erinsborough is still in shock over the explosion, which devastated Lassiters and robbed young dad Josh of his life. With the evidence stacked against Paul, officers formally charge him with causing the catastrophe. But is he really guilty of this heinous crime? “I don’t want to give anything away, but Paul has got away with a lot in the past,” chuckles Stefan Dennis, who plays the Ramsay Street villain. “However, this time there’s the death of a young man to consider – the son of someone he cares about deeply. So would Paul really do something so despicable for his own gain? I’ll let…

Rookie paramedic Jez faces his first big test this week, when he and Iain are called out to treat a group of teenage girls who’ve come a cropper in an old quarry. While Iain tends to the most seriously injured of the trio, Jez notices that her pal Rachel is balancing precariously on a ledge, and could tumble off at any moment! Nevertheless, when Iain orders him to wait for the other crew to arrive before rescuing her, Jez is certain that he has to act quickly. Will he put his patient’s life at risk, as well as his own, by attempting to play the hero? Also this week… Big Mac becomes even more reliant on painkiller tablets.…

While Paul finds himself under suspicion for the Lassiters explosion this week (see p28 ), it seems that the police could have the wrong man – after Aaron confesses to Nate that he’s actually the one responsible for Tom Quill’s death! Since returning to Erinsborough last week, Nate’s been struggling to reconnect with his ex-boyfriend, and is gutted that Aaron moved on with someone else while he was away. He’s eager to patch things up with Aaron, but every time he tries to make amends, Aaron pushes him away. Little does he realise Aaron is anxious about where Tom is, since he hasn’t been seen since the blast. And after getting a call to say that Tom’s ID has been found in Lassiters’ car park – which was wrecked…

“THERE IS NO DEVIOUSNESS IN JOANIE – SHE IS WHO SHE IS” In soap, heroes and villains can exist in many different guises. After all, who could believe that the hussy responsible for breaking up one of Emmerdale’s most solid marriages would be a grandma in her late 50s with a thing for bearded gentlemen in flat caps? However, Joanie Wright has stolen Zak from Lisa, and the audience is in uproar – so much so that it’s come as quite a shock to Denise Black, who plays Joanie… “Some people have been very cross and there has been a bit of an eruption of hatred!” laughs the star. “The way I look at it is that it’s wonderful people are so invested in Emmerdale and love it so much.…

EILEEN & JASON CORONATION STREET MUM & SON BOND… Eileen treats Jason rather like you’d treat a puppy. Sure, he’s cute and nice to have around, but he doesn’t know a lot and has to be trained with a firm hand. In Jason’s case, she’s just about taught him to make a cuppa. When he remembers that you have to plug in the kettle. HE LIGHTS UP MUM’S LIFE… because he’s a lot more pleasant than his scheming brother Todd. And you’ve got to like at least one of your children out of fear of the realisation that you’ve entirely buggered up life. MUM LIGHTS UP HIS LIFE… because she’s the only woman who’s never dumped him, and the rent is cheap. Even though it means having to share the…

“It really feels like a milestone for the show – there have been lots of cakes!” Singers, dancers, jugglers, people with clever dogs, illusionists, impressionists and more will be hoping to impress David Walliams, Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden and Simon Cowell as Britain’s Got Talent heads out on the audition trail again. The judges are feeling celebratory this year too, as this is the show’s 10th series – though when we caught up with Alesha for a chat, she made it very clear that this didn’t mean the contestants would be getting an easy time of things… “There have been lots of cakes – giant cakes!” shares Alesha. “It really does feel like a milestone for the show, so we’ve all felt the pressure a little…

“BEN GOES BERSERK - HE DOESN’T THINK ABOUT ALL THE LIES HE’S TOLD ABI!” There’s mayhem at the Mitchells’ this week, after Abi’s pregnancy lies are revealed to horrified Ben. The truth comes tumbling out as Abi struggles with pressure from blackmailer Louise, who wants Ben out of Phil’s life so she can have her father all to herself – leaving Abi with no option but to tell all. However, nothing can ready her for Ben’s reaction to the news that she’s been lying to him all this time… “Of course, when Ben finds out Abi not only lied about the baby, but then deceived him about having a miscarriage, he goes completely berserk!” says our Walford insider. “He doesn’t think about all of the tall tales that he’s told…

While Jermaine and Belle are sneaking about, David is nervously awaiting the results of an ultrasound, set to reveal whether or not he has cancer. Fortunately for Belle and Jermaine, David’s anxiety means he’s unaware of what the saucy pair are up to as he steps into the doctor’s office. But with Dr Bailey struggling to pull himself together while rummaging through relevant paperwork, he’s about to make a severe mistake… “Jermaine doesn’t deal with this situation in the most professional way,” says Micah. “He’s taking a very big risk by behaving the way he is, and because of that, he gets all the test results mixed up – making a terrible error in the process.” David is relieved when Dr Bailey informs him his test results have come back…

“RHONA SNEAKS OFF - WILL SHE HAVE CAUSE TO REGRET GOING IT ALONE?” Rhona and Paddy’s vet business is badly affected by a series of vicious reviews posted on its website this week – distracting Rhona from her marriage troubles as she tries to work out the troll’s identity. But as she heads off to meet the mystery person in question, could Rhona be in danger? “Paddy’s not happy about the stuff on their website, but Rhona seems a lot more rattled than he is,” reveals our Dales source. “And while Paddy is clueless about who’s behind the barrage of criticism, Rhona appears to have a better idea when she makes a call and arranges a meeting. As she drives off to the middle of nowhere, does she know what…

“ SIMONE GIVES ZACK A GOOD WHACK - SHE THINKS HE ” DESERVES IT!” Simone and Louis are in for the shock of their lives this week, when they return home early – and find their kids Zack and Lisa in the throes of passion! The stunned parents are understandably disgusted to discover their offspring in a state of undress, and can barely comprehend what’s going on between the pair. However, they’re in for an even bigger surprise when the awful truth comes tumbling out, and they discover that ‘Lisa’ isn’t actually their daughter at all… “Simone reacts with utter disbelief and horror at first – she absolutely loses it,” reveals Jacqueline Boatswain, who plays the stunned mum. “She tells them they’re brother and sister, and it’s disgusting. So they’re…

Masood is faced with a dilemma this week – when both Carmel and Stacey try to make amends with him. He’s disgusted with Stacey for destroying Shabnam and Kush’s marriage, and with Carmel for hiding the truth about baby Arthur’s paternity. But now she’s back in Walford, Stacey is keen to make peace, while Carmel remains set on ending this feud for good. However, when Carmel tries to speak to him about things, Masood launches a tirade of cruel abuse, leaving her in a state of shock and feeling deeply wounded. Soldiering on, she begs him to consider that this is about Stacey and an innocent baby – nothing else. But can Masood find it in his heart to forgive desperate Carmel?…

Chrissie has a plumber in at Home Farm this week, but little does Ronnie – the unsuspecting fella in question – realise that Chrissie reckons he is her dad! As she springs her trap, will she get the reaction she’s hoping for when she shows Ronnie a picture of her mum? Chrissie’s whole world was turned upside down when she learned her dad had offered Bernice an open marriage – heralding the revelation that he had the same arrangement with Chrissie’s mother. That led her to wonder if her father really was Lawrence after all, and her suspicions were further piqued when she came across an old letter from a man called Ronnie Hale… Having already conducted some online research of her own, Chrissie is aware that her suspect is…

Jay is faced with quite a love dilemma this week, as two Walford women make it very clear that they fancy the pants off him! Recently, the adopted Mitchell lad has been all loved-up with new girlfriend Linzi – but in a shock twist this week, smitten Jay finds himself pounced upon by Phil’s troublemaking daughter, Louise! As the tension within the family reaches boiling point (see p10 for more), Jay and Louise reflect on recent events – and the blonde minx moves in for a kiss! But will Jay be tempted into snogging her back? Later that day, it’s obvious the mortified fella wants to clear his conscience, as he confesses to Linzi about what’s gone on. But what happens next prompts his furious other half to confront Louise…

Jesse faces both professional and personal dilemmas this week, prompting him to make a big decision about his future at Holby. The drama unfolds after the surgeon learns that his father, Thomas, has diabetes and is choosing to ignore the condition. Meanwhile, Jesse is also faced with a risky choice when he and Mo operate on her relative Ina, despite Ina previously requesting a ‘do not resuscitate’ order. Hanssen calls an emergency meeting to decide Mo and Jesse’s fate – prompting an announcement from Jesse. Will he quit the hospital to take care of his father? Also this week… Ric proves that he does have a funny bone after all, as he strikes up a bond with one of his patients.…

“JOHNNY HAS COME BACK TO WHERE HE FEELS THE SAFEST” There’s no denying that Walford’s Carter family have been an absolute triumph for EastEnders, with the actors playing them propelled to the status of soap royalty. That’s why it was a massive shock when Sam Strike quit as youngest son Johnny in 2014, after just a year in the role. But now Johnny is returning to his clan, albeit with a different face. The new Johnny Carter is played by rising star Ted Reilly, who is ready to make his mark – and he’s settling into life on the Square… “I’m not daunted about stepping into Sam’s shoes – in fact, I’m relishing it!” grins Ted, who has previously had small roles in Casualty, Grantchester and Call The Midwife. “I…

Anyone getting into a relationship with Ste would be mad to hope for a quiet life. But while Harry was prepped for a potential drink’n’drugs drama, or perhaps a bit of infidelity, he never thought that homelessness would be on the cards. Luckily, the schoolboy seems to have weathered life on the streets, and would rather sleep rough than desert his beloved – but as we sit down for a chat with actor Parry Glasspool, aka Harry, it’s clear that he doesn’t share his character’s ideas… “I’d have gone straight to a hotel and left Ste to it, thank you very much!” he laughs. “But Harry’s ever the optimist, and thinks he’ll be happy as long as he’s with Ste. It’s like they have a different adventure each day, so…

The Emmerdale cast knows how to celebrate a win, and didn’t disappoint when they landed the prize for Soap and Continuing Drama at the Royal Television Society Awards at London’s Grosvenor House last week. Mark Charnock (Marlon) and Michelle Hardwick (Vanessa) got the party started and the wine flowing before they’d even arrived - and joining them later in the evening were sensational Dales trio Charley Webb (Debbie), Natalie J Robb (Moira) and Denise Black (Joanie), along with former producer Kate Oates. EastEnders’ Laurie Brett (Jane) and Corrie’s Helen Worth (Gail) were all smiles on the red carpet, too, even though their soaps were just pipped to the post.…

It’s Scott & Bailey , but not quite as we know it: instead of the usual case-of-the-week structure, this new series follows one investigation over three episodes. After a year working on vice in London, Rachel Bailey (Suranne Jones) is back in Manchester alongside Janet Scott (Lesley Sharp), and what starts out as a straightforward murder case ends up leading to a secret internet site linked to several other killings – and indicating that more are still to come. What can you tell us about this case? Lesley The death of Michael Edgerton becomes one of the most complicated cases for Syndicate 9. It’s clear they are dealing with something more sinister than a single, indiscriminate murder, and as the case unfolds there is real urgency to…

Poor Sarah has hardly had a smooth ride to motherhood. After all, she got knocked up by a man she hated, whom she later saw bludgeoned to death and is now buried beneath her house! But if the Platt family hope little Harry’s christening will mark a fresh start for them all, they’ve got another thing coming… HOLLYOAKS Hell for Cleo… HOME AND AWAY Zac arrested! CASUALTY Shock for Rita EASTENDERS GOOD FOR MASOOD? As big news leaves him thinking about the future, Masood makes a decision - but what will his loved ones think? EMMERDALE WHERE’S DEBBIE? Andy’s missing his kids, and Debbie is nowhere to be found - but will he get help from an unlikely source? PLUS!  MEET SCOTT ANDCHARLENE’S DAUGHTER! Actress Sarah Ellen joins Neighbours’ legendary…