Table of contents for 42 - 2017 in Inside Soap UK

“The police certainly think it’s suspicious and look into it” Seb is left fighting for his life this week, following a shocking fall from the top of a ladder. But while it’s true the plunge could be down to the troubled teen feeling distracted by all the drama at home, doubts soon begin to emerge over whether it was as accidental as it seems… The horrific incident comes while Seb faces a nightmare involving his mum Abi. He discovers her unconscious from a drug overdose, and after she’s rushed to the hospital, social services soon arrive to check on the family – having received a call. Seb has been trying desperately to keep his family together for months now, and has been keen to keep the authorities away from home.…

“The Carters turn to Fi, but she tells them her hands are tied” Desperate Mick and Linda draw up a strategy to save the Vic this week, as Willmott-Brown gives them just five weeks to find a small fortune to pay a phoney repair bill – or clear out of the boozer entirely! The Carters are horrified to discover that the building needs significant repairs, and that the owners of the freehold – Willmott-Brown’s front company Grafton Hill – are demanding they pay the full cost of the work. With no chance of finding the money, the Carters start to wonder if they’re facing defeat – until Whitney comes up with a plan that might just pave the way for them to stay put… “There’s no way Mick and Linda…

Cerebral palsy can occur if a baby’s brain doesn’t develop normally in the womb, or is damaged during or soon after birth. Megan went into labour with Eliza while lost in a wood – and although she did end up in hospital, the delay in delivery had caused Eliza to be starved of oxygen. Other causes of cerebral palsy include bleeding in the brain or an infection caught by the pregnant mother. “Cerebral palsy is the name for a group of lifelong conditions that affect movement and coordination, caused by a problem with the brain before, during or soon after birth,” says the NHS. Symptoms aren’t usually obvious when a baby is born, but become noticeable during the first two or three years of a child’s life. They include delays…

“Sonya thinks it’s adorable – it proves that he loves her” This is the moment Neighbours fans have been waiting for, as Toadie and Sonya make their reunion official! Although the pair have already decided to give their marriage another go, their renewed romance hits a stumbling block this week when Sonya suggests they visit their love lock down by Lassiters Lake. Which would be great, had Toadie not disposed of the lock during their separation… “Sonya and Toadie are at a turning point, and he wants to show her how much he does love her,” explains star Ryan Moloney, who plays Toadie. “But during a dark moment, Toadie actually cut their lock off the bridge and tossed it into the lake! So he does the…

Glenn is keen to get Darcy away from his family this week – and manages to lure her out of the village. The Donovan dad has toned down his obvious hatred for Darcy for the sake of his sons, but Adam and Jesse are horrified when his true feelings are revealed at Courtney’s baby shower. Determined to get rid of her once and for all, Glenn offers Darcy a lift – and Adam is concerned to discover his girlfriend is nowhere to be found. What has Glenn done to the object of his hatred?…

Vanessa finds herself the talk of Emmerdale village this week – as her friends and family attempt to help her navigate the gay dating scene. Following her tryst with Charity, Vanessa has been questioning her sexuality and wants to explore going out with women. Sister Tracy wastes no time at all, by setting up Vanessa on a date with her accountant Amanda – much to the embarrassed vet’s horror! But despite her misgivings, Vanessa goes along anyway. So, will her romantic evening with Amanda up a success or fizzle out?…

Reunited Adam and Victoria pledge to start a family this week – and open the door to adoption. Following the heartbreaking news that Adam can’t have children, the couple have been to hell and back – but they’ve finally emerged stronger. Agreed that they both want children, Adam tells Victoria that he would like them to consider adoption again, a decision that is music to her ears. But when they go to share their news with his mum Moira, she’s not sure this is right for her son. Can Adam and Victoria realise their adoption dreams?…

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“Nina isn’t a drama queen – she rolls with the punches!” “I’m just wrapping a present for a new baby!” exclaims actress Ayesha Dharker, as Inside Soap grabs her on the phone during lunchtime. “Oh, I don’t mean my baby!” she quickly clarifies. “It’s my friend’s little one!” Even so, it’s fitting given that we’re calling the star to talk about a baby – specifically the one that her Holby City character Nina learns that she’s carrying this week. However, the situation is sadly complicated following Nina’s split from the child’s father, Matteo. What will she decide to do? And what will it mean for their chances of reuniting? Hi, Ayesha! How does Nina feel when she finds out she’s pregnant? She’s thunderstruck – it all…

It’s not quite Halloween yet, but one person who’s getting super-excited over the forthcoming spook-tacular holiday is Emmerdale’s Harvey Rogerson (Leo). Pictured picking up some pumpkins at a pumpkin patch with his daddy, the little star couldn’t hide his delight as he lifted the squash plant into his wheelbarrow all by himself. With plenty of lines to learn and three pumpkins to carve, talented Harvey is set to be one busy little bee this Halloween season!…

Amateur engineers from all across the country are ready to put their robots in the arena again this weekend, as Robot Wars returns for another series – but which of them has built a bot that’s sturdy and vicious enough to emerge victorious? We called up presenter Angela Scanlon in search of a few clues… We’ve heard there are some changes to the format this year – can you tell us all about Robot Redemption? Yes! In the past couple of series, what we’ve felt is that some unbelievable robots, some iconic models, and some that just add colour and heart were kind of gone after one battle and you never saw them again – so we’ve introduced the Robot Redemption part to allow for the…

SHOW NATIVITY! THE MUSICAL Get set for the festive season with the world premiere of Nativity! The Musical. When St Bernadette’s School decides to put on a show, Mr Maddens and Mr Poppy soon struggle with hilarious children, unruly animals and a whole lot of sparkle. Touring till 6 January 2018 – for tickets, visit www.nativitythemusical.com DVD FAST & FURIOUS 8 Join Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson as their alter egos face off in the most explosive instalment of the Fast franchise yet. Featuring outrageous cars and stunts, the film travels across the shores of Cuba to the icy plains of the Arctic Circle. Win!  For the chance to win a copy, tell us which soap stars Duayne Boachie: A) Doctors or B) Hollyoaks. Text ISPRIZE1 , a space, then…

“The biggest thing forMoira is the shock of being in this situation” Moira’s loved ones are beside themselves with worry this week, after she returns to hospital with her baby – and leaves him there to fend for himself! Has she lost the plot? “Moira doesn’t feel she can cope at this stage,” explains Natalie J Robb, who plays her. “The enormity of her situation is just too much for her to handle, and the anniversary of her daughter Holly’s death is still very raw. I think she’s fearful that she will lose her son as well, and can’t deal with all that sadness in her life again.” The stress of recent events has certainly taken its toll on Moira, who didn’t know she was pregnant until she went into…

Viewers have often joked about how impossible it would be for the residents of the Square to afford the places in which they live – so Inside Soap tracked down a few facts and figures… When EastEnders creators Julia Smith and Tony Holland conceived the show, they based Albert Square on Fassett Square in Hackney, East London. Last year, a one-bedroom flat on Fassett Square sold for £585,000, while a semi-detached house – looking almost exactly like Ian Beale’s gaff – went for a cool £1.5million. If the same is true for Walford, it’s no wonder that Willmott-Brown and Hugo want to buy up every last Square inch!…

“Willmott-Brown couldn’t care less about Carmel – he plans to get what he wants” Guilt-ridden Max finally shows he has a heart this week – by telling Willmott-Brown their deal is off. Having driven Jane out of Walford and manipulated Carmel into a relationship so he can steal council secrets, Max reaches the point where he can no longer bear his own behaviour. Sick of lying to his family and friends, he meets his wicked boss and tells him it’s over, even though it means walking away from his career and potentially losing girlfriend Fi. Max means business – but will he be able to escape this nightmare unscathed? “Jane was right that there is good in Max – it’s just very well hidden!” quips our Square informant. “He’s spent…

“Kissing Bex was foolish – no one knows that better than Gethin” While Shakil goes all out to make Bex’s birthday one to remember this week, he still has no idea that she’s harbouring feelings for Gethin, her old teacher – and her mum Sonia’s new boyfriend! Sweet Shakil spends ages deliberating on a sexy gift for his ex-girlfriend, in the hope that a romantic reunion will soon be on the cards. But after Robbie wimps out of teaching Bex to drive, she’s delighted when he forces Gethin to step into the breach as replacement instructor. However, as Gethin puts his lovelorn pupil firmly in her place, will Bex be driven to distraction? “Bex is on the road to nowhere as far as Gethin is concerned,” insists our Walford spy.…

There’s a shock in store for Mason this week, when he realises that his girlfriend’s parents have no idea that he even exists! Given how loved-up he and Beth are, the next logical step for Mason is to meet her family. However, when he puts forward the idea to Beth, she appears horrified at the very thought of introducing him to her mum and dad! The situation is taken out of her hands, though, as the next day Mason runs into Beth and her father down at the beach. As Mason introduces himself to Alan – played by former Neighbours star Blair McDonough (Stuart Parker) – it’s clear that Beth’s dad had no idea whatsoever that she was even seeing anyone! Still, Alan is keen to get to know Mason,…

Steve ends up on the date from hell this week – when he’s paired up with awful Moira. While Steve is horrified to arrive and discover that his companion for the evening is his mum’s former boss from hell, Dev and his new girlfriend Gina reckon the evening could be great fun – and keep their fingers crossed for romance between their pals. Will the date put Steve off women forever – or might he discover he has something in common with Moira after all?…

Temptation strikes Fiz and Tyrone this week – when they receive a cheque for £2,000 thanks to a crowdfunding site. Having allowed Beth to use daughter Hope and her cancer battle in order to tug on the heartstrings of their donors, the couple already feel shady about their actions. But when a lady approaches them directly and hands them a cheque for £2,000 specifically for Hope, it’s an ethical minefield. The couple have three options: to refuse the money, put it in the pot for everyone, or keep it for themselves. Tyrone insists that as the cash was donated for Hope, they ought to keep it themselves, but Fiz is torn. Will they make the right call, or will their money struggles see them pocket the cash?…

Milo tries to ruin Cindy and Dirk’s relationship this week, but his plan has the opposite effect! After Cindy was charged with handling Dirk’s stolen goods, Milo wants rid of him – so he creates a fake prison visitation letter from Nick, knowing Cindy will be livid if she thinks Dirk is still in touch with his nephew. Luckily Dirk proves that he’s innocent, so Cindy makes it up to him by planning a romantic surprise. And by the end of the night, they make a big decision concerning their future……

CONFESSION TIME It’s great to have EastEnders back on form, especially with the episode where Carmel confessed to Kush about how his dad used to hit him. We also had Ted talking about what happened in the Army, and Linda admitting the truth about her cancer. Powerful stuff! Tessa, Sunderland WHAT A COINCIDENCE! So Moira Barton in Emmerdale has had a baby she wasn’t expecting and doesn’t seem to want, while Adam and Victoria are desperate to have a baby but can’t conceive. I wonder where this story is going? Tracy, Shoreham It’s all very convenient, isn’t it? However, we know that Adam is leaving the Dales soon, so there’s obviously not a happy ending! SURGERY NEEDED! Can I make a special request of Inside Soap and ask for more…

Nina was thrown in at the deep end at Holby – and Ayesha almost felt the same way, as she bossed around all the established favourites! “It was kind of scary,” she laughs. “And if I’d never worked with Hugh [Quarshie, aka Ric] before, I think it would have been terrifying! I’ve always loved his work, so the idea of staring him down as Nina and telling him where to get off was pretty scary! It was the same with Jemma Redgrave [who played Bernie Wolfe]. “These people are not only playing powerful characters, but they’re powerful in themselves – so they’ve been very generous welcoming me into their show and letting me kick some butt!”…

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After a mysterious accident puts his antique-dealer father in hospital, eternal student Barnaby Walker has to try to save the family business. That might seem like a tall order, but things go from bad to worse when he inadvertently spends £50,000 on a statue illegaly looted from Syria – so his sister puts him in touch with bounty hunter Nina Morales (played by Oscar-nominated Rosie Perez) to help him get his money back. “They’re sort of the odd couple,” explains Jack Whitehall, who co-wrote the series and also plays Barnaby. “Nina is from a tough background and she’s street-smart, kick-ass and hard as nails. Barnaby, on the other hand, is wet, shy and sappily apologetic for his mere existence.” While Nina may be the only person capable of helping Barnaby…

The revelation that Cain is, in fact, the father of Moira’s child has given some ‘Coira’ fans hope for a reunion between the pair. But while Inside Soap hates to be the bearer of bad news, it may be some time before we get the happy ending we want! “Cain is still with Harriet, and to be honest Moira has pushed him away quite a lot,” says Natalie. “She knows they’re together and that Harriet is in love with him. Moira doesn’t want to get between that –but she is also pushing Cain away for another reason. “She doesn’t want to deal with anything that could possibly hurt her again – and having a baby together changes nothing as far she’s concerned,” continues the star. “In fact, Moira doesn’t take…

Would Phelan go so far as to chain up his wife in a cellar? The stars are aligned for a jaw-dropping set of episodes in Coronation Street , as the show prepares to screen its most shocking Phelan action to date. Viewers know that the Weatherfield super-villain is tooled up with a gun and on the hunt for a new hostage to replace poor hapless Andy. So who has he selected to be his next victim – and will they live to tell the tale? As we run through the potential candidates, trust us when we say that this is one hell of a week you’re not going to want to miss… VINNY Phelan’s backstabbing business partner is the most likely target of his ruthless vengeance, seeing as he…

While Aidan is busy with Carla, is their sister Kate set to ‘get busy’ with Rana? Their friendship took an awkward turn recently after Rana admitted that she had developed feelings for her mate. However, our sneaky snap suggests Kate will have no choice but to confront the issue when the girls find themselves stranded in the middle of nowhere. “Kate will insist that she feels nothing for Rana, but is she being totally honest with herself?” wonders our cobbles informant. “The answer to that question could well be settled when they end up alone together…”…

“Megan and Jai have a closeness and maturity that feels very real” IAIN Megan and Jai are at breaking point this week, as Eliza is rushed to hospital after suffering another fit. It’s been barely a week since Eliza’s last medical episode, and although her parents are still awaiting an official diagnosis for their daughter, it seems increasingly likely that Eliza – having been deprived of oxygen during her traumatic birth – has cerebral palsy. While Jai and Megan struggle to cope with the prospect of their daughter’s life-changing condition, we join stars Chris Bisson (Jai), Gaynor Faye (Megan), plus Emmerdale series producer Iain MacLeod , for their take on what’s ahead for the former couple and their little girl… Jai is looking after Eliza when she has…

“There is something about Tom that Debbie finds hard to resist…” The sexual chemistry between Debbie and Tom continues to sizzle this week, when the pair meet again at his hotel suite. But after her dream of a new home is thrown into jeopardy, will Debbie regret turning down his offer of financial help? “While Debbie is obviously attracted to Tom, she’s not the type of girl who can be bought,” insists our Dales insider. “It’s still not clear what the deal is between them, though. She finds him quite obnoxious and annoying, yet Debbie is drawn to him. She probably doesn’t know why, but either way the acquisition of her dream home is something Debbie wants to make happen by herself.” The trouble is, Debbie isn’t sure she has…

Romance looks set to blossom across the market stalls this week, when Donna asks Robbie out! In between chaperoning Bex’s disastrous driving lessons, Robbie is getting ready for a date with a mystery lady – which Donna finds highly amusing, and takes great pleasure in winding up her boss about it. She’s laughing on the other side of her face, however, when Robbie’s evening plans are cancelled – prompting cheeky Donna to insist that Robbie can take her for a night out on the tiles instead. Could the unlikely pair turn out to be a match made in heaven? Neither Robbie nor Donna have enjoyed a massively successful love life. Robbie thought he’d struck gold when he moved to Mumbai for a new life with his girlfriend Nita – where…

Lily asks to spend a day with the paramedics this week – but is it really to get more experience, or does she just want to keep an eye on Iain? Having learned that her fella has history with new paramedic Sam, Lily has found it hard to hide her jealousy. So as she goes to Connie and asks to observe the paramedics for one shift, it’s clear she means business! Iain and Sam are happy to accommodate Lily – but things take a turn when she tries to treat a patient, and Sam reprimands her. Will tensions bubble over as Lily’s envy comes to the fore?…

Billy faces losing his business this week – when his accounting errors result in a huge tax bill. Ever since close friend Les Coker left him in charge of the undertakers, Billy has risen to the challenge magnificently, and proved excellent at his job. But there’s more to running a business than just the funeral work, and Billy has failed to complete the company taxes properly. So, when the auditors announce that they’re coming to assess Coker & Mitchell, the worried fella knows that he’s in very big trouble. Eager to help out, Honey offers to look over the books for Billy, and she’s troubled when she discovers some unaccounted invoices. While her husband waves off her concerns, he confides in Jay that he’s made some big errors. Those mistakes…

Hamish steps up his plan to isolate Tyler from his loved ones this week – by meddling in his relationship with Piper! The wicked businessman wants Tyler to accompany him on a boat trip, so is unhappy to learn that his son has decided to stay in Erinsborough while Piper sits her exams. But when Hamish spots Piper hugging another guy, it’s the perfect opportunity for him to drive a wedge between them. After discovering the lad in question is T-Bone, and finding out the history between him and Tyler, Hamish tells his son what he saw – then sits back and watches the fireworks……

Never mind heartbroken sons or pulling pints, the first thing on Chas’ agenda when she returns to the village is passion with Paddy! He’s knocked for six as she makes a beeline for him and insists that they get back together… “Chas jumps on Paddy with great vigour – and he responds!” chuckles Lucy. “Chas and Paddy had a bit of a thing before she went, but called it quits because they thought they were plagued by some weird Dingle curse. However, Chas has had time to think about things while she’s been away, and it transpires that she tried to get over Paddy by getting under another man – which hasn’t worked! That ended up confirming her feelings for Paddy.” After announcing she wants them to be an item…

“Would you like to see Xanthe and Ben get back together?” As Xanthe , she’s celeb-obsessed, boy mad and charmingly naive. But in reality, Lilly is different – as she reveals while answering your burning questions… “Was it daunting to step on to the Neighbours set when you were just 16 years old?” Yes, it was! I used to watch the show before I joined, so walking in to see Alan Fletcher [Karl], Jackie Woodburne [Susan] and all the other legends of Erinsborough sitting in a room was scary. But everybody was so friendly. When you’re one of the youngest cast members, everyone feels that responsibility to take you under their wing and guide you. It’s nice as I’m doing that with the younger cast members…

“Sami is willing to do bad things for the right reasons…” Inside Soap has always had a good feeling about Hollyoaks’ newest family, the Maaliks – and with the recent addition of lawyer Sami to the cast, the clan is now complete! The arrival of the eldest son has sparked further investigation into the mysterious circumstances surrounding the fate of the Maalik family’s father – which also concerns another village resident. Today we’re joined by Rishi Nair, who plays Sami, on the Hollyoaks set – and we’re ready to grill the actor on the Maaliks’ family secret, and his time on the show so far… Hi Rishi! How’s life at Hollyoaks going so far? I’ve really been enjoying it! I’ve…

“IT’S NOT ABOUT HEROISM – THERE’S NO REAL GOODY” KIT Everyone’s familiar with the story behind the Gunpowder Plot, aren’t they? However, like many historical tales, some of the details have become slightly muddled over the years, and the role of Guy Fawkes has become a little overstated. Although Fawkes was one of the conspirators plotting to blow up the Houses of Parliament and assassinate the king in response to the persecution of Catholics in Protestant England, the driving force behind the plan was Robert Catesby – who finally gets to take centre stage in this three-part drama. He’s played by Game Of Thrones star Kit Harington – who co-developed and executive produced the series – and there’s a reason why he was so keen to tell this story.…

As the evenings grow colder, we could all do with something to help dispel the chills – and this one-off special has heart-warming vibes in spades. Let’s hand over to host Emma Willis to find out what’s in store… “Your Song is a lovely feel-good show that’s about deserving people, local heroes, or someone who has been through a hard time who deserves a bit of a treat,” she tells Inside TV. “Each lucky person has been secretly nominated by a friend or family member to receive the performance of a lifetime from a musical hero.” Stars who accepted the call to perform for their biggest fans included Rita Ora and Little Mix, but the production team was ultra-careful to make sure that the recipients of the big surprise didn’t…