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Don’t you love it when a soap blindsides you with something you didn’t see coming? Take this week, for example… “Don’t you love it when a soap blindsides you?” Everything is lined up for Yasmeen’s trial – including the fact that Geoff seems to be slowly but surely getting back into her head. There’s also a visitor to Yasmeen who delivers some information that appears to influence her – yet is this lady friend or foe? Meanwhile, on the outside we have Sally intent on exposing Geoff. So, as the day of the trial arrives, the scene is set for a classic, tense soap courtroom drama, with us desperate to know who’ll crack first, or what shock witnesess or information the hearing might throw up… then Yasmeen drops to the floor with…

Malone & Will FIGHT TO THE DEATH!

The hateful feud between evil Malone and Will escalates to a violent showdown this week, leaving one of them lifeless on the floor of Cain’s garage! It all kicks off when the crooked cop plots to frame Will by planting a massive amount of drugs in his car. But after Will catches Malone in the act, a deadly fight breaks out and one of the men is left showing no sign of life. We caught up with Mark Womack (Malone) and Dean Andrews (Will) to get the full story… Mark, does Malone really believe he can live happily ever after with Harriet? Mark Well, he’s genuinely in love with her. But would Malone give up his nasty ways to sing in the church choir? I can’t really see it! I think he’s one…

Malone & Will FIGHT TO THE DEATH!

The Last Temptation Of Harriet!

Harriet faces the ultimate test of her faith this week, when Malone begs her to leave her church, her family and her parishioners behind in order to start a new life with him. “She’s shocked,” admits Katherine Dow Blyton, who plays her. “Back when she left the police force, it was partly because of Malone. While there was a deep connection, he was married so she never realised anything could come of it. So his request knocks her for six.” The passion between them is overwhelming Harriet, but she fights her feelings as she tries to do the right thing. Meanwhile, the two men in her life are locked in a violent battle in the garage. How will she feel if one of them gets killed? “Depends who it is!” says Katherine. “Harriet…

The Last Temptation Of Harriet!

Yasmeen’s heart attack horror!

Yasmeen prepares to stand trial for Geoff’s attempted murder this week. However, she tragically never makes it to the courtroom, after suffering a heart attack in prison! “Broken Yasmeen has been under extraordinary strain these past few months,” points out our Weatherfield insider. “The pure hell of what she’s been through finally pushes her body to breaking point, and she collapses in the visitors’ room just as a crucial development occurs in the case for her defence…” Yasmeen’s loved ones are still fighting hard to prove her innocence when her health suddenly deteriorates. Despite Geoff’s seemingly generous offer to drop the charges against her, the authorities are continuing to pursue the case. But Geoff is on a mission to win Yasmeen round regardless – so he takes to the airwaves of his hospital…

Yasmeen’s heart attack horror!

Viewers might just recognise the woman who comes to see Yasmeen this week, as she’s played by actress Paula Wilcox – who portrayed Laurel’s mother Hilary Potts in Emmerdale! The 70-year-old star has quite the acting resume, well known for her roles in a string of comedy TV shows – including Girlfriends, Mount Pleasant, Boomers and Man About The House. But she has also previously appeared in Corrie back in 1969, as Janice Langton, sister of Deirdre’s first hubby Ray. Her final appeareance as Emmerdale’s Hilary came in 2008, with the character killed off screen in 2015.…

TRACY AND NICK OUT IN THE COLD!

Former lovers Steve and Leanne will feel drawn to each other in the coming months, as they pull together for their poorly son, Oliver. The pair face every mother and father’s worst nightmare after learning that the young lad has mitochondrial disease – a life-limiting illness for which there is no cure. However, as his parents naturally unite in the wake of devastating news, how far will they go to take comfort in each other – and will they push away their partners, Tracy and Nick, in the process? “The story really becomes about Steve and Leanne’s difficult journey to accepting their son’s condition, and also the impact it has on their relationships with other loved ones,” explains Weatherfield boss Iain MacLeod. “This story will draw them closer together, to the point…

TRACY AND NICK OUT IN THE COLD!

We can’t see Steve and Leanne’s partners turning to each other romantically if their respective other halves end up ditching them – but it’s not as if Tracy and Nick haven’t hooked up before! Back in 2010, following Tracy’s release from prison, she made a beeline for Nick after going out of her way to nark his mother, Gail, whom Tracy had just done time with. It didn’t take much to tempt Nick into Tracy’s bed, so the idea that they might take solace in one another isn’t entirely out of the realms of possibility……

NEW LOVE FOR AARON?

Emmerdale bosses are in the process of casting a new love interest for Aaron! Reports claim that he’s set to confront a familiar face after an old-school friend – who Aaron used to bully for being gay – comes back into his life… “Aaron wasn’t always the Aaron that fans have grown to love – as a teenager, he was completely different,” our Dales spy reminds us. “The arrival of this man will force Aaron to acknowledge what happened between them at school, and sparks could fly.” The show’s bosses are remaining tight-lipped on whether that will indeed be the case, but after finally letting go of Robert, is Aaron due some happiness again? Meanwhile, star Danny Miller (Aaron) is to walk 40 miles from his home in Manchester to Anfield football stadium…

NEW LOVE FOR AARON?

Soap switch! Paul Robinson could pop up in Walford – if Neighbours’ Stefan Dennis has his way. “I would love to be in EastEnders – something gritty,” he confessed recently. McDonald makeover? Ex-Corrie star Nick Cochrane – who played Steve’s twin Andy – has shared fears his old role may be recast. “I dread getting a call,” he admits. What a cop out! A slip-up in an audition for The Bill led Ross Kemp to later bag the role of Walford’s Grant Mitchell. Ross missed out on the police drama after a malfunction with some handcuffs!…

Felix’s child abuse horror!

Felix has to confront the painful truth about his past this week, after Brody tells the police that Felix was the victim of child abuse! “Felix would rather brush what happened under the carpet…” For years, Felix has buried the fact that he was subjected to physical and psychological torture at the hands of Cormac, the man who ran the care home that both Felix and Warren were residents at. So now that the facts about what happened are finally out in the open, can Felix bring himself to admit the full horrors of his childhood? “To be honest, Felix doesn’t want to dredge up the past,” admits Richard Blackwood, who plays him. “He never told anybody about his experience. He’s very much aware that it happened, but he’d rather just brush it…

Felix’s child abuse horror!

BACK TO THE FUTURE!

There’s bad news for Hollyoaks fans, as the soap will be taking a five-week break after this Monday and Tuesday’s episodes have aired, due to filming being halted by Covid-19. But the good news is that there’s still plenty of drama to enjoy! Like all our other UK soaps, Hollyoaks was forced to stop production at the end of March when the country went into lockdown. Filming has recently resumed at the show’s studios in Liverpool – however, the episodes that had been filmed prior to lockdown have sadly now run out. “This is the scenario no one at Hollyoaks wanted,” admits our Chester sneak. “But fans can rest assured that cast and crew are working overtime to make sure the break is as minimal as possible, and that Hollyoaks will be…

BACK TO THE FUTURE!

Lydia’s life-changing decision…

Lydia’s forced to rethink her decision not to take the test for Huntington’s disease this week, after she lashes out at bewildered husband Sam. But will a heart-to-heart with Chas help her make up her mind? Newlyweds Lydia and Sam are busy organising a fund-raiser, when a small mistake provokes a furious reaction from Lydia. She’s scared, as her mother said that shorttemperedness is a symptom of the genetic condition that killed her father. Is it time for Lydia to take the test? “This incident leaves Lydia utterly convinced she has Huntington’s,” explains Karen Blick, who plays her. “Knowing she could have it has taken a huge toll on her. She’s tried to forget about it, yet it’s there in the background. Lydia knows the implications that having Huntington’s could have on…

Lydia’s life-changing decision…

“The challenge will be massive!”

Hi, Karen! Would you be daunted if Lydia did test positive for Huntington’s? It’d be a double-edged sword, as it would be a fantastic story to get my teeth into, but it’d be a huge challenge. On the other hand, Sam and Lydia are a wonderful couple – they bring out the best in each other. They can have fun, but there’s a heart to them, so it’d be lovely for them to have a bit of happiness. How is it being back at work post-lockdown? I thought I’d be more daunted going back, I thought I wouldn’t enjoy it as much, but actually it’s more rewarding because I know how difficult the challenges have been for the production team. Emmerdale being back up and running is an amazing achievement. The whole atmosphere is…

“The challenge will be massive!”

Adam accuses Gary of murder!

Killer Gary is left rattled this week, after amateur sleuth and arch-enemy Adam Barlow accuses him of killing Rick Neelan. Thanks to his flirtation with Rick’s ex-wife Laura, Adam has traced the money she’s being given by her missing husband back to Gary himself. Having lost his cool with Laura, threatened her, and pointblank refused to call Rick, Gary’s behaviour has raised suspicions. So, when Laura tells Adam what’s happened and he puts all the pieces together, he’s sure that Rick is dead – and Gary killed him! “This could be the very moment Gary’s luck runs out!” warns our Weatherfield insider. “A man like Rick Neelan wouldn’t be leaving family business to a random minion like Gary. Suddenly, Gary’s rich, Laura’s getting paid again, and Rick’s nowhere to be found. Adam…

Adam accuses Gary of murder!

HANDS OFF MY MAN!

Newlywed Sarah hits the roof this week – when she catches husband Adam flirting with another woman. The reformed ladies’ man has sworn his undying devotion to Sarah, so she’s incensed when she finds him and Laura cosying up at the solicitors’ office. What Sarah doesn’t realise is that Adam is playing Laura like a cheap fiddle in order to collect evidence from her against Gary. So, when Sarah demands to know what the hell he’s playing at, Adam is forced to admit that Laura is Rick Neelan’s ex-wife. However, instead of being reassured that her man isn’t being unfaithful, Sarah is even more furious that he’s continuing his vendetta against her former partner. She reckons that Adam’s obsession with Gary is unhealthy and it’s threatening to wreck their marriage. Can Adam…

HANDS OFF MY MAN!

Mackenzie heads into surgery!

Mackenzie returns to Erinsborough from her trip with Grant this week, and prepares for her gender-confirmation surgery. After going away with her dad to meet his new wife and her half-siblings, Mackenzie comes back to Ramsay Street as the date of her operation looms. But despite being full of nerves, Mackenzie is more than ready to embrace her true self. “She is really excited and very eager for the surgery,” says Georgie Stone, who plays her. “She has been waiting a long time – Mackenzie is ready, although she’s a little nervous as it is quite an undertaking.” The op isn’t the only thing Mackenzie has to focus on. When she returns from her trip, she senses an odd atmosphere between Shane and Dipi. So on the night before the procedure, the teenager…

Mackenzie heads into surgery!

As Neighbours’ first transgender regular, Georgie is delighted at the visibility her role gives to trans people – and she’s happy that the show is following Mackenzie’s story through her gender-confirmation surgery and beyond… “It’s something that isn’t told very often, as it is such a personal subject for trans people,” reveals the actress. “It’s not something you want to go into great detail about. I think it’s very important to extinguish the misinformation that is out there so the stigma is taken away, because there is a faction of the community that has very strong opinions about trans people and surgery – when in fact they don’t realise the reasons why it is so important.”…

You can say that again!

“You have no idea what I am going through, because you are not a mother – and never will be!” There’s brutal, then there’s Battersby brutal. “Are you on a promise?” “I’ll smack you across the head, that’s a promise!” We don’t condone violence. Except when Evelyn is dishing it out. “The hunchback fella… Can you still say ‘hunchback’? You’d have a pretty hard time describing Quasimodo if you can’t.” Cathy’s trying her best to be woke, but still snoozing. “I’m sorry you didn’t get to see a night heron.” “Well, it wasn’t totally wasted. There was a magnificent woodcock nestled in the bushes.” We do not want to think about Bob’s nestling woodcock, thank you very much. “When we were on holiday when we were kids, he was giving me this piggyback on a beach, and he fell over…

You can say that again!

Andrea lays down the law to Kim!

Blackmailer Andrea finally gets the better of wicked in-law Kim this week – by revealing the shocking truth about Jamie. Kim is stunned to discover that her son was behind the wheel when Moira Dingle was knocked down and left for dead, and immediately goes into cover-up mode. “This isn’t Kim’s first time at the criminal cover-up rodeo – she knows they need to act fast!” But with Kim desperate to protect Jamie, Andrea moves into the ultimate position of power at Home Farm. That means Jamie and Kim must now do whatever she says. “Kim Tate is normally the one holding all the cards and taking great delight in wielding her power, so this is her worst nightmare,” explains our Dales insider. “She loathes Andrea, although now she has to keep her sweet,…

Andrea lays down the law to Kim!

Let’s do a deal!

Charity makes a deal this week – one that she hopes could help her adoption dreams come true. Charity is desperate to find fugitive Kirin Kotecha, and make him sign the papers to allow her to adopt Vanessa’s son Johnny legally. Vanessa hasn’t seen Kirin since he fled Emmerdale and left her and their baby behind, so she can’t reach him for permission. But Priya, who used to be married to Kirin’s dodgy dad Rakesh, has connections… “Charity finds out that Priya’s boyfriend Al is stuck in Aberdeen with a broken-down car, and she hits upon an idea,” says our Dales spy. “Debbie is nearby and could fix the car, but she’ll only do it if Priya makes a call that could get them closer to Kirin. The question is, will Priya…

Let’s do a deal!

Abi moves on – and Seb lashes out!

A bi takes her romance with Kevin to the next level this week, by agreeing to live with him – leaving son Seb furious. Seb’s angry that, as far as he sees it, his mum has left their traumatic family past behind her and replaced his twin siblings with Kev’s son Jack. With Abi refusing the offer to say goodbye to the twins – Charlie and Lexi – before they emigrate to Australia, she is already in Seb’s bad books. So an ill-advised invitation to dinner with what Seb sees as Abi’s new family triggers another heated confrontation. “Abi is always very ‘jump in, think later!’ and she hasn’t thought about how moving in with Kev and Jack looks to Seb,” admits Sally Carman, who plays the wayward mum. “He sees her…

Abi moves on – and Seb lashes out!

“I could never be friends with Abi!”

Hi, Sally! Why did Abi decide not to see the twins before the move to Australia? Abi doesn’t want to say goodbye again. She did it before and didn’t get over that for a long time – it was really, really difficult. Abi does want to see the twins, but she just knows it is going to open up all the wounds. She feels that they said goodbye, and do they need the upheaval of seeing her again? However, it is mainly self-preservation, she doesn’t think she can go through it again. Will Abi and Kev go the distance as a couple? Their relationship can’t last, in my opinion. The lack of excitement could be an issue – Kevin has bitten off more than he can chew with Abi. There is also an…

“I could never be friends with Abi!”

Back from the dead!

Holby City viewers will think they’ve seen a ghost this week, after fan favourite Raf di Lucca – who was killed during the hospital shooting in 2017 – returns as a spiritual guide for his widow, Essie, in her time of need. “People tell me that they are still upset about Raf’s death!” As it happens, when Inside Soap last caught up with actor Joe McFadden, who played Raf, the star told us that he’d happily return to Holby from beyond the grave. So, imagine how delighted we were to hear that bosses had given the plot the go-ahead, as Joe joined us on the phone to chat about the spooky turn of events… “The good thing about it is that Raf’s not really a ghost – he’s a vision that only Essie…

Back from the dead!

THE SHOW MUST GO ON!

Usually at this time of the year, a raft of twinkle-toed celebs are in training for when Strictly Come Dancing waltzes back onto our screens. As we reported last week, the show will go ahead this year, albeit with a few big changes – but former champ Joe is confident the BBC can make it work. “I imagine it will happen in one way or another,” says the star, who lifted the glitterball in 2017 with dance partner, Katya Jones. “I think they’re mooting the idea of contestants living all together, so they could do that and compete without a studio audience. Strictly is the sort of show we need right now to cheer people up, it’d feel like we are getting back to some semblance of normality.”…

THE SHOW MUST GO ON!

Leah’s trauma!

Justin is deeply worried about Leah’s state of mind this week, as he finds her terrified and shaken after a break-in at the Diner! When Leah doesn’t show for Evan’s concert at Salt, Justin goes looking for her – only to discover her cowering under a table at work, having disturbed an intruder! After he asks Roo to take Leah home, Justin is disappointed when his withdrawn girlfriend doesn’t want to sleep in the same bed as him. And things go from bad to worse the following morning, as Justin wakes to find Leah missing… Thankfully, Justin soon tracks Leah down to the beach – but it’s obvious from the way she’s behaving that the break-in has brought back terrible memories of the horrific ordeal Leah suffered at the hands of kindapper…

Lev’s big secret!

Paramedic Lev is reminded of his old life in Russia this week, when he meets a patient who’s also an ex-patriot. But will it bring back memories that Lev would rather forget? After the paramedic is called to an incident involving Evgeny, it quickly becomes clear that he’s also Russian, and the pair start conversing in their native tongue. As Lev reminisces with his patient about his time living in his homeland, and tells him a story about Sergei – his best friend growing up – it becomes clear that the conversation is reminding Lev of a lot of painful memories. Later, at the hospital, Evgeny reveals some details about his own life that leave Lev visibly uncomfortable, and it’s obvious that the medic is hiding something. Is there some vital information about his…

Lev’s big secret!

Dave dies in Home Farm inferno!

Do you ever find yourself watching present-day Emmerdale and wondering: “How did Kim Tate turn into such a bitter, loveless old crow?” Well, the answer is to be found in this week’s Classic Emmerdale on ITV3, where keen eyes can spy the moment when the last flicker of human warmth in her heart is snuffed out – along with the life of her beloved Dave Glover. It’s Christmas Eve, but Kim has had an epiphany, realising that – as The Beatles once sang – she don’t care too much for money, cos money can’t buy her love. She and Dave are poised to flee the village for good with baby James, for a new life of barefoot romance and dirty nappies. Sure, there’s only Kim’s spare £1million to live on, but somehow they’ll…

Dave dies in Home Farm inferno!

The marrying kind

When planning a proposal, some men reach for the words of the great poets – Keats or Wordsworth – while others lovingly craft a sonnet all of their own. Phil Mitchell, ever the man of the people, opts for the timeless: “Well, d’ya wanna marry me or don’tcha?” Ah, the romance! Kathy rightly points out the salient fact that Phil is married already, and demands something a little more respectful. “Kaffy, I’m not drunk and I’m not shouting,” says Phil, in a brief break from drinking and shouting. “Will you marry me?” Kathy smiles. “Course I will!” she grins, to the sound of Grant, Nigel and Debbie cheering from across the Square. Now, all the happy couple need is a lovely, drama-free engagement party in the Vic……

The marrying kind

That sceptical look on Rita’s face says it all, as Fred Elliott makes the depth of his respect clear to her. (“You’re still a fine figure of a woman, I say a fine figure!”) But while Fred may be a master butcher, and a big wheel at the Square Dealers, it takes a lot more to impress our Rita. She agrees to have a drink with Fred – more to shut him up than anything – but insists that he really has to stop sending her packages of meat. Meanwhile, across the Street, the police come for Jim when he won’t leave Liz alone. Strangeways, here he comes! And Sally loses her patience with Kevin after he refuses to make a bid for Mike’s garage. But it’s your future, Kev!…

FOR THE LOVE OF GOD! I know that the soaps have had to cut their schedules in half, but there are some storylines that are dragging on for way too long because of it. Take the Harriet, Will and Malone plot in Emmerdale – frankly, I don’t know what she sees in either of them! Ditch them both now! Janet, Dumfriesshire ONLINE PARTY! With Coronation Street celebrating its amazing 60th birthday this year, and with social distancing still in place, we could see some old characters from the past Skype or Zoom into some of the present characters’ living rooms. I would love to see Rita Tanner video chatting with ex-Rovers landlady Bet Lynch, or catching up with her former foster daughter Sharon Gaskell. Or maybe our Ken FaceTiming a few exes, like Denise…

The BIG DEBATE!

I take my hat off to the Neighbours writers – the Dee and Andrea storyline really is the gift that keeps on giving! Andrea swapping places with Dee so she could get out of jail was so far-fetched and camp, yet utterly watchable. It’s my favourite plot of the year so far! Margot I don’t know how actress Madeleine West does it, but the way she switches between playing Dee and Andrea is just seamless. While it’s lovely to have Dee and Toadie back together, I can see why Andrea would be a much more fun character for Madeleine to play. I’d gladly watch Andrea plotting for the rest of 2020! Adam, Ipswich What more can Neighbours possibly put poor Toadie through? The bloke deserves a bit of happiness, not his son being kidnapped!…

The BIG DEBATE!

DON’T STOP! I heard on the news that Melbourne is going back into lockdown – will this stop Neighbours filming? Tommy Fear not – your favourite soap currently has no plans to shut down! “Melbourne has gone into lockdown again, but we’re still allowed to go to work,” Nick Coghlan, aka Shane, told me this morning. “Everything is very well orgasnised at Neighbours, don’t worry!” DAZ MYSTERY While watching one of the classic episodes of EastEnders recently, I got to thinking: whatever happened to Darren Miller? Can you tell me? Lara, Dartford As you saw in that episode, Darren turned out to be the father of Heather Trott’s son, George, after a drunken bunk-up. But that wasn’t the only time he couldn’t keep it in his trousers! Darren was due to marry Jodie Gold, but called off the…

“I could probably still recite the words of my first scenes!”

Emmerdale’s Rhona Goskirk is a survivor – a warrior, in fact. From beating addiction, navigating her son Leo’s disability, and overcoming an extremely abusive relationship, the village vet has carried out more surgery on her own life than all the cattle in Yorkshire. And actress Zoe Henry loves her for it… “What I admire most about Rhona is her sense of fun, and her inner strength – she’s a lioness,” beams the star, as she joins Inside Soap for a chat while sitting in her garden with husband Jeff Hordley, who plays Cain in the show. “Yes, I’ve felt exhausted by some of her storylines, but I don’t wish any of them hadn’t happened; nor that I’d put in any less effort – I feel tired anyway, being a mother and…

“I could probably still recite the words of my first scenes!”

RHONA’S TOY BOY! “I’ll happily play whatever’s written, as long as it makes sense to me and I believe it. When I first heard about Rhona getting together with Pete, I was like, ‘Oh, God, he’s a lot younger and incredibly good-looking – I’m not quite sure about this’. But bless Anthony [Quinlan, who played Pete], it was down to him really, as the chemistry actually did work. I was very sad to see him go, as he was a real asset to the show.” RHONA’S DRUG HELL! “When Rhona was hooked on drugs, I met with a young person who had become addicted to painkillers in a very short space of time. They were very candid about what had happened and how they were dealing with it. It was fascinating. The support…

“There’s a shock twist coming that nobody’s guessed…”

“You just want to grab the people you haven’t seen for ages and give them a hug!” admits Weatherfield newcomer Kimberly Hart-Simpson, aka Nicky, as we ask her what her recent post-lockdown return to filming has been like. “But actually, when you get going, you don’t really think about the distancing much, it’s just naturally there. We’ve been talking quite a lot about how someone in Nicky’s line of work deals with social distancing, though, as I’m genuinely intrigued. Luckily, it’s not an issue between her and Daniel at the moment.” Kimberly has made no secret of the fact that landing a role in Corrie has been her life’s ambition, so when the chance to play sex-worker Nicky came up, it was a dream come true. We sat down with the…

“There’s a shock twist coming that nobody’s guessed…”

My soapy BEST MATE!

Previous to landing her role on Corrie, Kimberly appeared in Hollyoaks earlier this year as Maxine’s landlady. And she tells us her BFF is ex-Hollyoaks star Jess Ellis, who played the late Tegan Lomax. “I went to drama school with Jess,” she reveals. “We’ve been mates for a long time – I’ve spoken to her three times already today! I’d be her mate regardless of her being in the same industry, though, as she’s just a great person. “We’re both now reaching our career goals, and we can support each other,” adds Kimberly, who made Jess’ British Soap Awards dress in 2018. “It’s nice for me to have someone who’s been in the soap world to guide and advise me.” PHOTOS: DAN COLLINS, GETTY, INSTAGRAM/KIMBERLY_H_S…

My soapy BEST MATE!

If there’s one soap character we’d love to hang out with right now, it’s former Walford resident Kim Fox-Hubbard. With all the doom and gloom we’ve been subjected to recently, we can think of nothing we’d love more than to have a proper giggle with the Square’s funniest lady. Luckily for us, this week’s Secrets From The Square will reunite former EastEnders star Tameka Empson (Kim) with her on-screen sister Diane Parish (Denise), a year after Kim left Walford, as Diane explains when we sit down for a natter about what to expect from this week’s show… “The thing I most enjoyed was seeing my buddy again after lockdown – it’s been such a long time, so it was so good to see her,” she grins. “Obviously we’ve been in contact about…

At arm’s length!

We’ve heard a lot from the soaps about all the safety measures in place now they’re back on set – but Diane confesses that it’s actually proving to be a really tricky thing for the stars to navigate. “Actors intrinsically have to be free, tactile and uninhibited,” she explains. “You have to be aware of yourself so that you don’t touch the wrong thing, or throw your arms around someone, or get too close. We have to adhere to rules for our safety. It’s difficult, but it is possible.” Despite the challenges, Diane admits there’s no better place for an actor to be right now than working on a soap. “We’re a privileged group in our industry who have jobs to go back to,” she confirms. “So I’m grateful for that.”…

At arm’s length!

“Scott is going all out for this wedding...”

“Think Katie Price when she married Peter Andre – that’s Scott’s dream wedding!” chuckles Ross Adams, aka Scott, as he joins us for a chat about his character’s upcoming nuptials. “You just know that he’s had this day planned since he was about six years old – he’s organised everything, like a Groomzilla! If he could have the horse-drawn cart and all of that, he would go all out.” Sadly for Scott, his fiancé Mitchell doesn’t quite share his vision, and wants to keep their big day as simple and low-key as possible. In fact, Mitchell hasn’t even been able to pluck up the courage to tell his God-fearing grandad Walter that he and Scott are actually getting married! “Scott feels as though Mitchell is ashamed of him…” “Mitchell goes to invite Walter…

“Scott is going all out for this wedding...”

After months of dancing around their feelings, Kyle and Roxy at last agree to be an exclusive couple this week! When they tell Sheila their news, she’s far from happy – but is that the only thing on her mind? Chris Milligan (who plays Kyle) tells us more… Hi, Chris! How does Sheila react when Kyle reveals he’s in a relationship with Roxy? Sheila behaves strangely, but Kyle just thinks it’s his gran grieving – that she’s trying to get involved in Kyle’s life because she’s lost Gary. So Kyle’s not hard on her, he leaves it be. If Sheila remained against Kyle’s relationship with Roxy, do you think he’d call it off ? I reckon that Kyle would go with what’s right. He would definitely pick Roxy, because that’s what makes him happy…

– AND JAN’S WIFE – FFION… Casualty viewers finally get to meet paramedic Jan’s missus Ffion this week – but while she’s a new character to the show, her face may be familiar to viewers. Ffion is played by former Doctors star Stirling Gallacher, who’s also currently starring in the Street as lawyer Paula. We sat down with Stirling for the lowdown on Ffion, and asked how she’s coping with playing two soap roles… Hi, Stirling! So are you juggling your job as Paula in Corrie with your new role on Casualty? Well, that’s the plan – to keep riding the wagon until the wheels fall off! Luckily, I can drive to Cardiff, where Casualty is filmed, and the Corrie studios in Manchester from my home in the Cotswolds. They’re very slick shows,…

“When I went into Casualty, I wanted to make sure that Ffion looked as little like Paula as she could – which is why my hair is now red!” Stirling tells us. “Well actually, it’s a wig, as I’m quite severely allergic to hair dye. It’s a real bummer, because I love colouring my hair! “I think that transformation is useful for me both visually and physically,” she adds. “It’s important for the audience as well – I don’t want them to constantly feel as if they’re looking at somebody they were watching on the telly yesterday!”…

Dancing queen! COULD CORRIE STAR MAUREEN BE HEADING TO STRICTLY? Many celebrities dream of tripping the light fantastic on the hallowed dance floor of Strictly – but the Street’s Maureen Lipman (Evelyn) reckons she can think of nothing worse than facing those critical judges! “I’ve been asked to do Strictly before, but I couldn’t do it,” revealed Maureen, recently. “I’d cry, and there’s too much crying on TV already, isn’t there?” The actress also says that, despite having been in the acting business for many years, she was a bag of nerves on her first day at Coronation Street. “I didn’t know how the cast would react to me,” she confessed to Prima magazine. “There’s always that feeling when you join something new that the regulars will be cheesed off that you’ve come. They have…

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MAMA KNOWS BEST!

We’re going back to the 80s this week, as Idris Elba’s sitcom returns for a third series. Idris stars as factory worker Walter Easmon, who’s devoted to his wife, Agnes, (Madeline Appiah) and their son, Kobna (Sammy Kamara). And we’ll see more of the family this year, with the arrival of Walter’s oft-talked about ‘Mama’ – played by Ellen Thomas (EastEnders’ Claudette Hubbard). Inside TV joined star and writer Idris, and comedian and actor Bill Bailey, who plays Walter’s best mate Bagpipes, to find out what’s in store… “It’s a big deal for Mama to come from Africa,” reveals Idris. “She’s based on my own mother, who went to church all her life – and Walter has been pretending to be very religious in his letters to his mum, so she suggests…

MAMA KNOWS BEST!

AGNES Madeline Appiah “The moment Mama arrives in London, she’s ready for Agnes! Mother-and-daughter-in-law relationships can be interesting, but the two of them grow closer over Agnes taking an active part in the community – they find a common ground there.” VALENTINE Jimmy Akingbola “Valentine is a mummy’s boy, and it’s his dream come true to have the family all together again. But he’s a bit upset when he realises that he’s got a battle on his hands for his mum’s affections, in the form of his nephew, Kobna…” KIRSTY Kellie Shirley “Kirsty’s catering business idea doesn’t quite go to plan, but it was fun to film – mainly because I can’t cook! To play a character who’s so creative in the kitchen, when I can’t even do frozen chips, is great!”…

BABY MAKES THREE!

Cork’s most delinquent, potty-mouthed teens return for the Irish comedy’s third outing. But has Jock’s unexpected foray into fatherhood forced him onto the straight and narrow? We joined Chris Walley (Jock), Alex Murphy (Conor) and Hilary Rose (Conor’s mum Mairead) for the lowdown… Hi, Chris! How’s fatherhood going for Jock so far? Chris Well, he’s adjusting to it – basically, he’s both excited and terrified at the same time! The lads won’t be changing their mischievous ways, though, and will still be getting up to the kind of trouble they always were. They could easily just leave the child at home, of course, but that wouldn’t be any fun – so Star comes along with them! And what does Conor make of it all? Alex It must be tough if your best friend, who’s…

BABY MAKES THREE!

This charming new documentary follows some of the real-life inhabitants of London’s Isle of Dogs (better known as that bendy bit in EastEnders’ opening titles), and while they might not be exactly like their soap counterparts, they really do have one thing in common: it’s all about family… “The title of The Real EastEnders came about after we finished the film, but it sums it up,” muses producer-director Ashley Francis-Roy, who is making his TV debut. “For all the drama and turmoil in EastEnders, it’s really about family. And we set out to make a film all about community. “I’d spent some time on the Isle of Dogs, and it has this almost magical feeling,” continues the film-maker. “It’s surrounded by the river, so it’s very isolated, geographically. But it means everyone…

My Telly HEAVEN! ...with Crissy Rock

Actress, comedian – and current Celebrity MasterChef contender – Crissy Rock tells us her fave TV shows… What has been your favourite drama that you’ve seen recently? The Nest – it’s the best drama I’ve seen for a long time. It was really beautifully shot, and I was always like, “Oh, my gosh, what’s happening here?” It was real edge-of-your-chair telly. And what about comedy-wise? I love The Big Bang Theory, even though that’s finished now. Sheldon is my favourite character in that. And I like that comedy with Brenda Blethyn in the café… Kate & Koji!› Is there a former character you’d like to play again? Janey York from Benidorm. That role was like a phoenix from the ashes for me. I loved being a part of the series from the start. People recognise me…

My Telly HEAVEN! ...with Crissy Rock

CASUALTY Connie Beauchamp.......... Amanda Mealing Rosa Cadenas......................... Jacey Sallés Faith Cadogan...................... Kirsty Mitchell Charlie Fairhead.............. Derek Thompson Noel Garcia.......................... Tony Marshall Ethan Hardy.................... George Rainsford David Hide................................ Jason Durr Jan Jenning............................... Di Botcher Dylan Keogh.......................... William Beck Fenisha Khatri........................ Olivia D’Lima Marty Kirkby................ Shaheen Jafargholi Jade Lovall.......................... Gabriella Leon Lev Malinowski........................... Uriel Emil Rash Masum........................... Neet Mohan Jacob Masters....................... Charles Venn Robyn Miller................ Amanda Henderson Will Noble................................. Jack Nolan CORONATION STREET Aadi Alahan......................... Adam Hussain Asha Alahan......................... Tanisha Gorey Dev Alahan........................ Jimmi Harkishin Izzy Armstrong............... Cherylee Houston Aggie Bailey......................... Lorna Laidlaw Eddison Bailey....... Trevor Michael Georges James Bailey..................... Nathan Graham Michael Bailey....................... Ryan Russell Adam Barlow...................... Sam Robertson Amy Barlow.......................... Elle Mulvaney Ken Barlow......................... William Roache Peter Barlow....................... Chris Gascoyne Sarah Barlow........................... Tina O’Brien Simon Barlow.............................. Alex Bain Leanne Battersby................... Jane Danson Toyah Battersby.................... Georgia Taylor Emma Brooker............... Alexandra Mardell Chesney Brown.......................... Sam Aston Mary Cole.................................. Patti Clare Carla Connor............................. Alison King Jenny Connor............... Sally Ann Matthews Johnny Connor.................. Richard Hawley Maria Connor............. Samia Longchambon Ryan Connor........................ Ryan Prescott Roy Cropper.......................... David Neilson Ray…

DIGITAL LITTLE VOICE In this story about finding your authentic voice, Bess is struggling to make her dreams of becoming a music artist come true – while also navigating her love life and family challenges. With music by Sara Bareilles, and available to stream on Apple TV+. BOOK FINDERS KEEPERS by Sabine Durrant Ailsa Tilson moves with her husband and children to Trinity Fields, in an attempt at starting afresh. They have no connection to their new area – however, lonely neighbour Verity very quickly takes an interest in their lives, and tries to work her way into the family… STAR CHOICE Emmerdale’s Tony Audenshaw (Bob) “There’s a Canadian singer named Doug Paisley who Jeff Hordley [aka Cain] put me on to years ago. Doug was supporting another favourite band of mine, The Parson Red Heads, when I went…

CORONATION STREET Wedded miss! THE BAILEYS’ BIG ANNIVERSARY HITS A STUMBLING BLOCK… The realities of the current situation reach Coronation Street next week. As the Baileys prepare to celebrate 30 years of married bliss, they soon realise that their plans for a big celebration will have to be rather curtailed. And with Aggie working as a nurse at Weatherfield General, her job on the front line could pose another problem for the pair. Will Aggie and Ed manage to find a way to mark their milestone anniversary? NEIGHBOURS Farewell Elly! fter everything she’s been through A over the past few months, Elly decides that the time has come to leave Erinsborough next week. So will she and Shaun get a happy ending? EMMERDALE Funny business! here are new jobs up for T grabs at the restaurant opening on the HOP…

BULLSEYE ! We knew that the secret to overcoming the restrictions placed on our soaps would be good writing and great actors – and Corrie has those in abundance right now. In the socially distanced scenes we’ve spotted, the drama hasn’t felt compromised at all – especially with stars Jane Danson and Ben Price leading the way. Heartbreaking as Leanne’s turmoil is to watch, we’re in awe of how natural they make it feel. We’re impressed how, by a quirk of scheduling, actress Belinda Owusu managed to claim the cliffhanger ending in both classic EastEnders from 2010, and current Holby City straight after! We’re totally here for a Roy, Evelyn and Arthur love triangle – and don’t mind who ends up in the middle of it. Respect to Nina for finding a way to justify…

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