Radio Times
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date: 2026-04-24T06:01:08.000Z
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items: EastEnders legend teases tributes to late Barbara Windsor as the Mitchell siblings all reunite on-screen
items: Emmerdale airs blackmail scenes as Charity Dingle makes a new enemy in early ITVX release
items: Coronation Street kickstarts murder mystery week with historic moment for Carla and Lisa in early ITVX release
items: EastEnders airs sad Ravi Gulati scenes in explosive aftermath of car crash in early BBC iPlayer release
items: EastEnders icon Ross Kemp confirms emotional scenes behind special extended episode next week
items: Emmerdale's Dr Todd overhears damning secret about major character in early ITVX release
items: Coronation Street groomer Megan Walsh confesses sickening behaviour to Eva Price in early ITVX release
items: EastEnders airs terrifying car crash with two families left in deadly danger in early BBC iPlayer release
items: Emmerdale airs dramatic Charity Dingle birth scenes as her life hangs in the balance in early ITVX release
items: Coronation Street airs brutal showdown between Debbie and Carl Webster as she orders him to leave in early ITVX release
items: EastEnders airs game-changing Ravi Gulati twist as major secret exposed in early BBC iPlayer release
items: 4 Emmerdale spoilers next week: Moira Dingle seeks revenge as Joe Tate blackmail exposed
items: 5 EastEnders spoilers next week: Nigel Bates's tragic story ends as Grant Mitchell returns
items: 5 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Murder Week concludes with special, standalone episodes
items: Coronation Street boss reveals how Carla and Lisa’s wedding day fits in with big murder storyline
items: Emmerdale star teases "complex year" ahead for Charity Dingle after nightmare labour in early ITVX release
items: Coronation Street villain Theo Silverton threatens to kill again after Billy in early ITVX release
items: EastEnders airs surprise unannounced return in Ravi storyline with early BBC iPlayer release
items: Emmerdale's Jacob Sugden makes mammoth Dr Todd decision that he could regret in early ITVX release
items: Coronation Street airs major showdown between Theo Silverton and Carl Webster in early ITVX release
items: Casualty boxset finale airs devastating death of Holby City doctor in early BBC iPlayer release
items: EastEnders spoilers as return confirmed for vile villain in all-new story for George Knight
items: Emmerdale's Jacob Sugden alarmed by Dr Todd development in early ITVX release
items: Coronation Street airs surprise Summer Spellman scenes as she vows to protect Todd Grimshaw in early ITVX release
items: Emmerdale favourite teases Moira and Cain Dingle's future after prison release - and sadness at end of Barton era
items: EastEnders first-look pictures reveal Grant's return – and Mitchell family reunion after 10 years
items: Emmerdale favourite quits while on maternity leave - with "no plans to return" to ITV soap
items: Coronation Street airs major Theo Silverton update after police report in early ITVX release
items: Emmerdale airs heartbreaking Moira Dingle scenes as she makes sad discovery following prison release in early ITVX release
items: EastEnders reveals Vicki and Zack's blackmailer in early BBC iPlayer release - and it's not who you'd expect

EastEnders legend teases tributes to late Barbara Windsor as the Mitchell siblings all reunite on-screen
type: item
date: 2026-04-24T06:00:47.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: EastEnders
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: News
description: Ross Kemp tells Michael Adams of the family environment at EastEnders.
encoded: Ross Kemp has revealed that his forthcoming EastEnders stint will feature tributes to the late Barbara Windsor and her character Peggy Mitchell. Windsor took over the role from original actress Jo Warne in 1994, and continued in a regular capacity until 2010. After a number of guest appearances, she returned for the final time in 2016 for Peggy's final storyline. The star had requested then-executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins create a plot that would see her bow out as the Mitchell matriarch following her own diagnosis with Alzheimer's disease, something she revealed publicly two years later. She passed away aged 83 in December 2020, with the BBC soap dedicating an episode to her. While Kemp's comeback is flooded with sadness, as Grant Mitchell says goodbye to old school friend Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley), he has teased that one particular scene is "farce" in comparison to the severity of the events happening around him. During an interview following a photoshoot for this week's Radio Times magazine cover, Kemp revealed: "There's one scene, which is farce, it's them cooking a dinner together and burning it in the way that apparently Peggy burned everything. "So, you know, and there's little tributes to Barbara all the way through it of course." Reflecting on how much those nods would mean to viewers, he continued: "I think what means a lot also to us as a cast. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. "Being back with Phil, Sam and Grant - it was good stuff. It was fun stuff." His return marks the first time that the trio of siblings have been reunited in a decade. Kemp also hasn't worked with Sam actress Kim Medcalf in 20 years, as the last time the characters interacted, the role was fulfilled by Danniella Westbrook. "What was really good about it was t…

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Emmerdale airs blackmail scenes as Charity Dingle makes a new enemy in early ITVX release
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date: 2026-04-23T11:15:57.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Emmerdale
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Warning: Contains spoilers for Thursday's episode of Emmerdale, which airs at 8pm on ITV1 or can be streamed now on ITVX.
encoded: There's one thing that every Emmerdale fan knows - never mess with a Dingle! This week, Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) had a nightmarish labour. She gave birth in a lift with both husband Mackenzie Boyd (Lawrence Robb) and baby daddy Ross Barton (Michael Parr) present, while still keeping the huge secret that she wasn't acting as surrogate for granddaughter Sarah Sugden (Katie Hill). After haemorrhaging, formidable surgeon Dr Todd (Caroline Harker) took charge, while Ross was left holding the baby. He quickly snapped out of any thoughts of parenthood and handed the child to Sarah and husband Jacob Sugden (Joe-Warren Plant). Later that night, Charity asked Chas Dingle (Lucy Pargeter) - one of the only villagers to be privy to the secret - to have a word with Ross and ensure that he stayed well away from the hospital. Little did they realise, Todd had overheard, and decided to use this as leverage in her plot against Jacob. She popped down to the ward and used some alone time with Charity to drop into conversation how Jacob and baby Leyla had different blood types – something which was impossible if he was the father. The two were disturbed by Mack, though Todd returned in today's episode to continue her interrogation. Charity played ignorant, asking what she meant, and she explained that Leyla's blood type was O, whereas she knew Jacob's blood type was AB following a donation drive at The Hide a few weeks ago. Charity was spooked, and Todd asked for a favour in return for her silence. She wanted the HR complaint that Jacob was placing against her to be dropped, or she'd reveal all. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. Sarah and Jacob were a picture of happiness as they cradled Leyla and introduced her to the family, leaving Charity deeply guilt-ridden. She menti…

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Coronation Street kickstarts murder mystery week with historic moment for Carla and Lisa in early ITVX release
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date: 2026-04-23T09:56:05.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Warning: Contains spoilers for Thursday's episode of Coronation Street, which airs at 8.30pm on ITV1 or can be streamed now on ITVX.
encoded: A historic visit to Coronation Street has seen the ITV soap's first ever sapphic wedding, with the union of Carla and Lisa Connor-Swain (Alison King and Vicky Myers). And, unlike other nuptials in the genre, it happened without a hitch - if you discount the flooded venue and a dead body being found. The event has been teased for months, first kicking off in a format-twisting episode which aired in February. Betsy Swain (Sydney Martin) was seen in a police interview room, having found the corpse of one of her neighbours on the night of the wedding. A number of potential suspects were then revealed; Theo Silverton (James Cartwright), Carl Webster (Jonathan Howard), Jodie Ramsey (Olivia Frances Brown), Maggie Driscoll (Pauline McLynn) and Megan Walsh (Beth Nixon). Each has a seemingly endless number of people wanting to see them leave Weatherfield, and in next week's episodes, we'll finally find out who perished. For now though, in today's episode, Carla and Lisa were reeling after discovering that Carl had flooded their venue, the Chariot Square Hotel, and that their ceremony couldn't go ahead. Thinking on her feet, Lisa enlisted the help from their friends and family to plan something special. She told Carla that they would have lunch at the hotel instead, though upon their arrival, surprised her with an intimate event attended by those closest to them. While Betsy took the women off to change into their outfits, Ryan Connor (Ryan Prescott) put the finishing touches to the bar area. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. Roy Cropper (David Neilson) then handed Carla a bracelet belonging to his late wife Hayley, which could be her something borrowed, old and blue. Betsy smiled as she realised her something new was Lisa. In a beautiful moment, the women then said …

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EastEnders airs sad Ravi Gulati scenes in explosive aftermath of car crash in early BBC iPlayer release
type: item
date: 2026-04-23T05:30:40.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: EastEnders
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: News
description: Warning: Contains spoilers for Thursday's episode of EastEnders, which airs at 7.30pm on BBC One or can be streamed now on BBC iPlayer.
encoded: This article contains discussion of subjects including mental health issues that some may find distressing. EastEnders has aired an emotional climax to Ravi Gulati's (Aaron Thiara) mental health storyline. Today's episode picked up following a devastating car crash, which happened after a frantic Priya Nandra-Hart (Aaliyah James) attempted to take Ravi to Walford Hospital to seek urgent medical attention. He'd locked Priya, alongside children Avani (Aaliyah James) and Davinder "Nugget" (Juhaim Rasul-Choudhury) in their flat all day, bolting the door and confiscating their phones. When they planned to make an escape, Ravi revealed that he was the one who'd mistakenly attacked Nugget earlier this year, leading to his epilepsy diagnosis. Tensions were running high, and the only thing that would calm him down was the promise that they could leave Albert Square and start a new life. Of course, this was Priya's way of driving him to the hospital, and it didn't take him long to spot signage directing to the emergency department on their journey. Nugget began to suffer another seizure, and as Priya took her eye off the road, their car collided with Max Branning's (Jake Wood). He was travelling back from a nursery mixer with Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) and their grandson Jimmy, and were unable to swerve before being hit. It seemed like everyone walked away unscathed as the opening scenes played out, with Ravi guiding his family to safety on the edge of the road. However, screams could still be heard from the car, and as he walked over it became clear that it was all a vision. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. Everyone was still trapped, and Ravi refused to leave the vehicle. Priya dragged Avani and a disorientated Nugget out of their seats and pleaded for him to…

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EastEnders icon Ross Kemp confirms emotional scenes behind special extended episode next week
type: item
date: 2026-04-22T13:32:34.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: EastEnders
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: News
description: Ross Kemp tells Michael Adams about how extra time was allocated to the special episode.
encoded: An emotional week is approaching in EastEnders, as Ross Kemp returns to the serial as Walford's prodigal son Grant Mitchell. He's back to bid farewell to beloved Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley), whose health is seriously declining amid his young on-set dementia battle. There's also concerns for brother Phil (Steve McFadden) too, who's cutting himself off from the world and refusing to visit ailing Nige' at his care home. Phil feels like he's betrayed his mate's wishes, having promised to care for him during his dying days. In a special episode, which airs next Wednesday (April 29), Grant follows a distressed Phil to the beach, where he's searching for a special item relating to Nigel's past. The brothers have an emotional conversation, though Grant is left in somewhat of a predicament as Julie Bates (Karen Henthorn) calls to say that Nigel doesn't have long left. Will Grant choose to support his brother, or his old school friend? "[The episode] has been extended because it was very hard, I think, for the editor and the director and the producers to cut any of it. But they had to cut some of it because it was 10 minutes over," Ross explained to Radio Times after a photoshoot for this week's magazine cover. "I think it's now running in about 35 minutes, which is five minutes longer than you normally get at least." During the episode Grant urges Phil to race back to the care home - but the brothers face a number of setbacks on their journey. View oEmbed on the source website Kemp continued: "What was quite amazing about it was that quite early on in me going back, and I had something happen personally to me - which was really shocking - and someone was very, very ill very quickly. "So we allowed two hours to shoot the scene where we drive off and it started raining, and Steve and I managed to shoot what was a two hour schedule in 40 minutes, which shows how quickly we can work together. "It was pouring down with rain. We went down to the beach, the sun came out. All of a su…

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Emmerdale's Dr Todd overhears damning secret about major character in early ITVX release
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date: 2026-04-22T11:29:32.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Emmerdale
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Warning: Contains spoilers for Wednesday's episode of Emmerdale, which airs at 8pm on ITV1 or can be streamed now on ITVX.
encoded: Fearsome Dr Todd (Caroline Harker) has a new weapon in her arsenal in Emmerdale, and it could spell even more heartbreak for Jacob Sugden (Joe-Warren Plant). For months, Todd has manipulated and bullied Jacob at Hotten General, firstly making him feel incapable of ever achieving his dreams of becoming a doctor, and now trying to make it seem like he's obsessed with her. She purposely mentioned his groomer Maya Stepney in a conversation, though made out that she had no idea of the connection. However, later that night during a chat with Manpreet Sharma (Rebecca Sarker), he discovered the truth and decided to confront her. Todd continued to play ignorant, and so he was forced to head to Hotten General's HR department and lodge a complaint. While in the meeting, he had no idea that Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) was going into labour on the other side of the building. Jacob is still under the illusion that she was acting as his and wife Sarah's (Katie Hill) surrogate, unaware that she actually fell pregnant with Ross Barton's (Michael Parr) child instead. Very few people are privy to this jaw-dropping secret, though Charity's husband Mackenzie Boyd (Lawrence Robb) is aware that the baby might not be Jacob and Sarah's, and thinks that it could be his. Charity also confided in Chas Dingle (Lucy Pargeter), who made a grave error in today's episode. After haemorrhaging during the birth, Charity was rushed off by doctors and Ross was left holding the baby. He soon realised the awkwardness of the situation and handed her over to Jacob and Sarah, who already began to dote over their 'daughter'. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. Ross stuck around the hospital, clearly concerned for Charity's wellbeing, and it didn't go unnoticed. She called Chas and asked her to confro…

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Coronation Street groomer Megan Walsh confesses sickening behaviour to Eva Price in early ITVX release
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date: 2026-04-22T06:30:29.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Warning: Contains spoilers for Wednesday's episode of Coronation Street, which airs at 8.30pm on ITV1 or can be streamed now on ITVX.
encoded: Child abuser Megan Walsh (Beth Nixon) has finally confessed her vile wrongdoings in Coronation Street. Last year, it transpired that teenager Will Driscoll (Lucas Hodgson Wale) was engaging in a secret relationship with the PE coach, and the two narrowly avoided being caught for months. His classmate Sam Blakeman (Jude Riordan) became suspicious, and after being blackmailed by both Megan and Will, eventually came clean to his family about what was going on. Will's step-mum Eva Price (Catherine Tyldesley) was initially hesitant to believe it, though after a confrontation with Megan, she didn't believe a word of her fabricated story. In the aftermath, the police very sadly had no evidence to charge and have stepped away from the case. Undeterred, Eva and the Battersby sisters Leanne (Jane Danson) and Toyah (Georgia Taylor) have made it their mission to prove that Megan groomed Will, and in today's episode, believed that they had some solid evidence. Eva had found Will's burner phone which had been bought for him by Megan so that they could have secret conversations, and sent a text message from the device asking to meet up. The trio headed off to the meeting place, and realised that Megan had fallen for the trap. She tried to plead innocence once again, saying that it was pure chance that they'd crossed paths. Megan also urged her to call her number using Will's phone, proving that it wouldn't ring. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. A scuffle ensued as Leanne attempted to grab her handbag, but she dropped the phone on the ground and they had to run. While it seemed like their efforts had been scuppered, back at the Rovers, Eva told her sisters that she'd managed to slip a tracking device in Megan's bag, and that way she'd be able to tell if she was ever meet…

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EastEnders airs terrifying car crash with two families left in deadly danger in early BBC iPlayer release
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date: 2026-04-22T05:30:11.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: EastEnders
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: News
description: Warning: Contains spoilers for Wednesday's episode of EastEnders, which airs at 7.30pm on BBC One or can be streamed now on BBC iPlayer.
encoded: Seven Walford residents are in serious danger after a horrifying car crash at the conclusion of today's EastEnders. It comes amid Ravi Gulati's (Aaron Thiara) worsening mental health, with him refusing to allow his family to leave their flat for fear of them getting hurt. He'd bolted the door, confiscated their mobiles, and called them all in sick at work and school. With his behaviour becoming increasingly erratic, girlfriend Priya Nandra-Hart (Sophie Khan Levy) searched for the keys to leave while asking daughter Avani (Aaliyah James) to distract him. While rifling through the kitchen drawers, son Davinder "Nugget" (Juhaim Rasul Choudhury) noticed a series of bruises on her arm, and was quick to accuse Ravi of causing them. Trying to explain himself, Ravi became emotional and fell to the floor in tears, before confessing to another of his sins. He admitted that he was the one who attacked Nugget earlier this year, which left him with a life-changing head injury and subsequent epilepsy diagnosis. Picking up from the dramatic doof doof, the latest instalment - which can be streamed on BBC iPlayer now - saw Nugget verbally lash out towards his father. He was disgusted to learn that the details surrounding his assault had been kept secret for months. While the argument ensued, Priya decided to use this as a perfect opportunity to escape. Ravi was distracted and in a state of despair, but clocked her moving towards the hallway. He rushed over to stop her, saying that the outside world was dangerous. When Priya explained that she felt in more danger trapped in the flat, Ravi flipped. Thinking on her feet, she suggested making a quick flit out of Walford together so that they could be safe. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. Ravi agreed, and the family made thei…

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Emmerdale airs dramatic Charity Dingle birth scenes as her life hangs in the balance in early ITVX release
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date: 2026-04-21T13:38:18.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Emmerdale
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Warning: Contains spoilers for Tuesday's episode of Emmerdale, which airs at 8pm on ITV1 or can be streamed now on ITVX.
encoded: Following a dramatic conclusion to yesterday's Emmerdale, concerns for Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) grew as she faced a traumatic labour. It began as somewhat of a comedy of errors, as her waters broke while stranded on a country lane, with both her and husband Mackenzie Boyd (Lawrence Robb) without their mobile phones. Typically, the only person to drive past them was Ross Barton (Michael Parr), who has a very complicated history with Charity. In fact, the baby she's carrying is his, and yet she's allowed granddaughter Sarah Sugden (Katie Hill) – who she has acted as surrogate for – believe that she and husband Jacob (Joe-Warren Plant) are the child's parents. To make matters worse, amid Mack's doubts about the baby's parentage, Charity told another lie and claimed that he could be the father. When the trio arrived at the hospital, Mack and Ross became unlikely birthing partners after their lift broke down. In today's episode, Charity was in a lot of pain and the thought of giving birth while trapped in a lift was frightening. Mack began to suffer flashbacks to being held captive in John Sugden's (Oliver Farnworth) underground bunker, becoming increasingly claustrophobic with every minute that passed. Ross relaid information over the lift's intercom, but was told that he would have to delivery the baby himself. Meanwhile, Sarah arrived on the ward and was confused by the fact her grandmother wasn't registered as an arrival on the system. Jacob was otherwise preoccupied in a HR meeting where he bravely reported his fearsome boss Dr Todd (Caroline Harker) for bullying, unaware of the childbirth happening on the other side of the building. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. After finishing up the meeting, he was shocked to see a series of missed calls on his …

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Coronation Street airs brutal showdown between Debbie and Carl Webster as she orders him to leave in early ITVX release
type: item
date: 2026-04-21T12:48:21.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Warning: Contains spoilers for Tuesday's episode of Coronation Street, which airs at 8:30pm on ITV1 or can be streamed now on ITVX.
encoded: Tensions are rising in Coronation Street, as mother and son Debbie (Sue Devaney) and Carl Webster (Jonathan Howard) had an almighty argument ahead of 'Murder Week'. Carl may well be the resident who meets their maker during an epic series of standalone episodes, and let's face it – there's plenty of people who would like to see him leave Weatherfield forever. Earlier this week, stepfather Ronnie Bailey (Vinta Morgan) knocked him to the ground with a punch, warning him to stay away from Debbie and stop trying to siphon money from her. Following the brutal attack, Carl was hospitalised, and he spelled out to Debbie that he knew who was responsible. However, while being interviewed by the police, he pretended that his memory was hazy and that he couldn't remember who assaulted him. Carl only did this for financial gain, having told Debbie that she must sign over 50 per cent of the Chariot Square Hotel to him or Ronnie would face prison. In today's episode, having learnt that Carl was trying to blackmail Debbie, Ronnie pleaded with her not to cave to his demands. She felt like there was no option but to hand over the business, as she didn't want him to face a stretch behind bars like she had. Ronnie insisted that he should hand himself into the police, and therefore Carl wouldn't be able to have any power over her. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. Meanwhile, at the hotel, Carl swanned into the bar and made his presence known. He grabbed a drink from the bar before telling manager Ryan Connor (Ryan Prescott) that he was now his boss, and that his services were no longer required. He then made his way to the Streetcars flat, having been summoned by Debbie, who dealt an ultimatum. She would give him some cash on the promise that they never see one another again,…

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EastEnders airs game-changing Ravi Gulati twist as major secret exposed in early BBC iPlayer release
type: item
date: 2026-04-21T11:08:55.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: EastEnders
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: News
description: Warning: Contains spoilers for Tuesday's episode of EastEnders, which airs at 7.30pm on BBC One or can be streamed now on BBC iPlayer.
encoded: Amid a worrying time for Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara) in EastEnders, his family have been rocked by a major revelation. The character's mental health has seriously declined in recent months, only intensified by son Nugget's (Juhaim Rasul Choudhury) diagnosis with epilepsy – something which he is responsible for. The teenager suffered a serious head injury during an altercation with his father, who had been spiked by vengeful Nicola and Harry Mitchell (Laura Doddington and Elijah Holloway). Panic set in when Ravi failed to return home. He'd fallen into the pit at the garage, and began to suffer intense hallucinations of late father Nish Panesar (Navin Chowdhry). Lashing out towards the villain, he was unaware that Nugget was actually stood in front of him. Earlier this week, Ravi self-harmed again and was rushed to hospital. This came after a restful night where he'd sprung out of bed in a disorientated state and grabbed girlfriend Priya Nandra-Hart (Sophie Khan Levy). On the ward, the pair were spooked to realise that the doctor assigned was none other than Nina Gupta (Hersha Verity), his ex-girlfriend and former step-mother. She said that she had a duty to report the incident to the police, with Priya cautiously explaining that he had inflicted the injury himself. Nina was satisfied that he was seeking the best medical attention and was happy to discharge him on the condition he had an appointment with his therapist. However, in today's episode, it became apparent that he had no intentions of attending. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. He'd placed a number of padlocks on the flat door, rang Walford High and the car lot to say that Nugget, daughter Avani (Aaliyah James) and Priya were unwell, and hoped that they would get on board with his idea of a 'reset …

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4 Emmerdale spoilers next week: Moira Dingle seeks revenge as Joe Tate blackmail exposed
type: item
date: 2026-04-20T23:01:38.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Emmerdale
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Paddy fears for his future, Jacob puts Ross in an awkward position and Dr Todd flirts with a villager.
encoded: Moira Dingle (Natalie J. Robb) finally gets some answers in Emmerdale next week. As viewers will recall, Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley) planted passports of enslaved workers in her living room, leading to months behind bars on a double murder and human trafficking charge. He'd been forced to commit the act by Joe Tate (Ned Porteous), who was blackmailing his sister Vic (Isabel Hodgins) into handing over her share of Moira's homestead Butler's Farm. Now that the secret is out in the open, she plots revenge. Meanwhile, Paddy Dingle (Dominic Brunt) is concerned about his future and possible imprisonment, and Dr Todd (Caroline Harker) twists the knife with Jacob Sugden (Joe-Warren Plant) while finding a prospective new romance in the village. Here's everything happening in Emmerdale between Monday 27, April and Friday, 1 May. 4 Emmerdale spoilers for next week 1. Robert Sugden comes clean, as Moira Dingle seeks revenge on Joe Tate Cain grows increasingly frustrated that Moira is spending her time at Emmerdale Farm rather than being by his side, and the distance between the couple continues to widen. Despite Robert’s desperate protests, Moira is determined to help out, only adding to his heavy burden of guilt. Later, sensing that something is seriously wrong, she pushes him to come clean. Robert finally confesses that he was the one who planted the IDs of the enslaved workers that led to her imprisonment. He explains how Joe had blackmailed him with a video of Victoria killing John, and she's iutterly devastated by the revelation. Dealing a stark ultimatum, she tells him to either go to the police, or she will. Before long, Aaron is shocked to learn that Robert has confessed and rushes off to find Moira, begging her to stay silent. Keen to keep Cain calm ahead of his upcoming operation, Moira decides to keep the devastating truth from him for now. Later, when Aaron reminds Moira that Robert isn’t the only one to blame, a furious Moira heads straight to Home Farm to confront…

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5 EastEnders spoilers next week: Nigel Bates's tragic story ends as Grant Mitchell returns
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date: 2026-04-20T23:01:30.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: EastEnders
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
description: Ravi heads to therapy, Max and Cindy grow closer and there's a big birthday celebration.
encoded: An incredibly emotional week on EastEnders is fast-approaching, as Grant Mitchell (Ross Kemp) stages his return for a very sad occasion. After being summoned by son Mark Fowler (Stephen Aaron-Sipple), who has warned him of Nigel Bates's (Paul Bradley) declining health, Grant's concerns spread towards brother Phil (Steve McFadden) too. The brothers have an emotional conversation at the beach, in the moments leading up to Nigel's death. Elsewhere, Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara) receives a diagnosis amid his mental health battle, Max Branning (Jake Wood) and Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) make things official, and Big Mo Harris (Laila Morse) celebrates a big occasion. Here's everything you need to know about the episodes of EastEnders airing between Monday, 27 and Thursday, 30 April. 5 EastEnders spoilers for next week 1. Grant Mitchell returns and has concerns for brother Phil Following son Mark's frantic voicemail message to inform him of Nigel's deteriorating health, Grant races into Albert Square and immediately catches the attention of his family. But it's not just Nige' who is a cause for concern, as Mark expresses his fears for Phil too. The last time Grant and Phil were together was during the latter's mental health crisis, and now he fears that he's back to square one with his recovery. Having not been in the same room together for a decade - since they laid matriarch Peggy to rest - Phil, Grant and Sam Mitchell (Kim Medcalf) sit down to lay their cards on the table. It's an emotional and tense reunion, and results in Phil deciding to cut his family off. He orders Sam and Mark out of the door, and she worries that only Grant can help him. Having avoided visiting Nigel, Phil is in a bad place and has become convinced that Julie Bates (Karen Henthorn) and the rest of the clan don't need his support. Grant races after his brother, who is in search of a special item relating to Nigel's past, but it soon gets to a point where he has to choose whether to support Phil or…

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5 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Murder Week concludes with special, standalone episodes
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date: 2026-04-20T23:01:18.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: We finally learn who dies on Carla and Lisa's wedding day...
encoded: A stylistic and innovative week of Coronation Street is on the way, taking the viewer back to the day of Carla and Lisa Connor-Swain’s (Alison King and Vicky Myers) wedding day. The first four instalments take us to the moment of the reception starting at Underworld, before progressing onto individual storylines concerning the possible victims; Theo Silverton (James Cartwright), Carl Webster (Jonathan Howard), Jodie Ramsey (Olivia Frances Brown), Maggie Driscoll (Pauline McLynn) and Megan Walsh (Beth Nixon). As fireworks light up the Weatherfield sky celebrating the ITV soap's first sapphic nuptials, poor Betsy Swain (Sydney Martin) stumbles across the dead body. But who has died, and who has blood on their hands? Here's a day-by-day guide to all of the action in Coronation Street, airing between Monday 27 April and Friday 1 May. 5 Coronation Street spoilers for next week 1. Monday: Todd Grimshaw tries to outrun Theo Silverton Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce) is innocently packing his bags before heading to Thailand when Theo barges into the flat. Fortunately, George Shuttleworth (Tony Maudsley) is just seconds behind him, and the two manage to overpower Theo before making a quick escape. Kit Green (Jacob Roberts) has to give the bad news that there's no sign of him when they report the incident to the police. The cab to the airport pulls up, and just as Todd makes his escape, he remembers that he left his phone at the flat. On the path down Victoria Street, Theo emerges from the shadows holding the device. Will Todd go to extreme lengths to rid Theo from his life? 2. Tuesday: Carl Webster plots his final act of revenge Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney) breaks the news to husband Ronnie Bailey (Vinta Morgan) and brother Kevin (Michael Le Vell) that she handed Carl some cash and ordered him to leave Weatherfield. However, before he departs, Carl decides to ruffle some final feathers and winds up Theo, Kevin, Abi Webster (Sally Carman-Duttine) and Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall).…

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Coronation Street boss reveals how Carla and Lisa’s wedding day fits in with big murder storyline
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date: 2026-04-20T20:00:00.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: The 'Murder Week' is almost upon us.
encoded: The highly-anticipated pay-off of Coronation Street's flash-forward is almost upon us, with both a murder and a dance floor on Carla Connor (Alison King) and Lisa Swain's (Vicky Myers) wedding day. Sophie Ellis-Bextor, eat your heart out! Ahead of the epic week, Corrie producer Kate Brooks has spilled the details on how five separate story strands - each relating to the potential victims – fit into the aftermath of Swarla's nuptials. While the murder was glimpsed during a flash-forward, a series of flashbacks will detail everything happening to those who are knocking at death's door, while the other residents are celebrating with the Connor-Swains in Underworld. Explaining that the wedding wasn't originally planned to coincide with the killing, Brooks told Radio Times and other media: "That evolved quite naturally through conferences and stuff. The original idea for the flash-forward came when I was at Euro Disney with the kids." "I was getting five minutes peace and quiet in the shower, and was trying to think about how to make a whodunnit feel different, and fresh, and keep people interested from the get-go, rather than waiting until we find the murder victim. "What if we did a 'who is it?' rather than a 'whodunnit?' What if we did a flash-forward and got people hooked into the story before we revealed what the story actually was? There’s something in this. "It obviously evolved through story conferences and as we storylined and scripted it, but that was the original nugget, to give a different flavour to quite a tried and tested formula, that got people interested in who these five people were." Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. Brooks was also keen for the wedding to be the backdrop, rather than the epicentre of the murder. "We wanted a really joyous r…

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Emmerdale star teases "complex year" ahead for Charity Dingle after nightmare labour in early ITVX release
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date: 2026-04-20T13:40:18.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Emmerdale
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Warning: Contains spoilers for Monday's episode of Emmerdale, which airs at 8pm on ITV1 or can be streamed now on ITVX.
encoded: Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) has gone into labour in Emmerdale - and it couldn't have gone worse. Her entire pregnancy has been somewhat of a shambles, having originally intended to fall pregnant with granddaughter Sarah Sugden's (Katie Hill) child with husband Jacob (Joe-Warren Plant), after agreeing to be a surrogate. However, following a brief fling with Ross Barton (Michael Parr), she began carrying his child instead. She's decided to keep it a closely-guarded secret, and although husband Mack (Lawrence Robb) knows that the newborn might not be Sarah and Jacob's, he believes that he could be father instead. In today's episode, Charity and Mack planned a baby shower for the happy couple, but realised that the cake still had to be collected from a bakers. The two set off on the journey through some country lanes - but the car soon broke down. With neither of them having a mobile to hand, it seemed like they would be stranded. To make matters worse, Charity's waters broke. Ross was driving along the same road (in a moment which Atkins described to Radio Times and other media as "mortification personified for Charity") and offered to take them to the hospital, something which Charity was vehemently against. The day was about to get a lot worse though, as upon arrival at the maternity ward, the trio were trapped in a lift. Ross and Mack were going to have to deliver the baby. "They’re both trying to, initially, keep Charity calm," Atkins continued. "Ross is trying to get the intercom to work to get help. And Mack suddenly finds himself in this lift and it triggers off PTSD from his being trapped in the bunker. Then you just hear this panicking in the corner and it’s Mack. It’s amusing in the fact that, A) she’s just gone into labour and B) he can’t bear small spaces. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured p…

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Coronation Street villain Theo Silverton threatens to kill again after Billy in early ITVX release
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date: 2026-04-20T10:45:52.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Warning: Contains spoilers for Monday's episode of Coronation Street, which airs at 8.30pm on ITV1 or can be streamed now on ITVX.
encoded: Theo Silverton (James Cartwright) has threatened to kill yet another Coronation Street resident in the wake of vicar Billy Mayhew's (Daniel Brocklebank) death. Earlier this year, in a bid to prevent wider Weatherfield discovering his abuse of Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce), Theo climbed into a burning minibus and clipped Billy's seatbelt back into the buckle, preventing him from escaping. In the aftermath, he was left guilt-ridden and when stood over the coffin, confessed his multiple sins. Carl Webster (Jonathan Howard) overheard and a war of words ensued on the day of the funeral. Theo promised to also "put him in a coffin" if he spilled, though in recent weeks, Carl has seemingly been willing to take that risk. He cornered Billy's grieving daughter Summer Spellman (Harriet Bibby) and promised to make Theo pay in exchange for £10k. Summer was initially hesitant, though after realising how hurt Todd was, she agreed to his deal. However, it didn't go to plan, and Theo soon clocked onto Carl's attempts to goad him into a fight. It was hoped that the altercation would be seen publicly - or captured on CCTV - so that Theo could be arrested for assault and sent down for good. After delivering the bad news to Summer, Carl strolled off into the night... but soon crossed paths with step-father Ronnie Bailey (Vinta Morgan), who punched him out of the ground and wanted him to leave the area and stop upsetting mum Debbie (Sue Devaney). In today's episode, with Carl hospitalised, Abi Webster (Sally Carman-Duttine) called into the corner shop and discussed the news with Summer. She told her that he'd been attacked, and she couldn't help but feel that Theo was responsible. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. Just as Abi left, Theo entered and locked the door behind him. H…

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EastEnders airs surprise unannounced return in Ravi storyline with early BBC iPlayer release
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date: 2026-04-20T09:09:21.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: EastEnders
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: News
description: Warning: Contains spoilers for Monday's episode of EastEnders, which airs at 7.30pm on BBC One or can be streamed now on BBC iPlayer.
encoded: This article contains discussion of topics including self-harm that some readers may find upsetting. A former EastEnders character has staged an unannounced return amid Ravi Gulati's (Aaron Thiara) worsening mental health. Last week, viewers saw Ravi mocked by Harry Mitchell (Elijah Holloway) for helping to clean out Penny Branning's (Kitty Castledine) new shop unit on Turpin Road. Ordinarily, he would've reacted, but instead he just watched on with a vacant expression. He then fell asleep in The Queen Vic, preparing to attack landlady Kat Moon (Jessie Wallace) when she attempted to wake him. Step-mum Suki Panesar-Unwin (Balvinder Sopal) was alerted to what was unfolding, and Priya Nandra-Hart (Sophie Khan Levy) had to open up about his recent struggles. That night, while lay in bed, Ravi sprung upwards and tried to lash out at a sleeping Priya. Unfortunately, matters worsened in today's episode, as the realisation of what had happened weighed heavy on him. In the kitchen, he self-harmed again, and Priya rushed him to hospital. He'd cut deeply into his leg, and was terrified of the consequences. Both Ravi and Priya got more than they bargained for in a side ward. The agency doctor attending to him was Nina Gupta (Hersha Verity), his ex-girlfriend and former step-mother. Nina appeared on the BBC soap in 2022. She was married to Ranveer Gulati (Anil Goutam), and was secretly plotting to kill him with Ravi. When Ranveer attempted to sexually assault Suki, Ravi went through with the deed and she was part of the cover up. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. The two attempted to frame Suki, though eventually Ravi stood by his family and chose to disown Nina instead. Priya wasn't happy with her treating Ravi, and was terrified of what she would do. She promised tha…

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Emmerdale's Jacob Sugden makes mammoth Dr Todd decision that he could regret in early ITVX release
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date: 2026-04-19T06:30:45.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Emmerdale
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Warning: Contains spoilers for Sunday's episode of Emmerdale, which airs at 7pm on ITV1 or can be streamed now on ITVX.
encoded: Jacob Sugden (Joe-Warren Plant) has bravely spoken up after realising that Dr Caitlin Todd (Caroline Harker) is bullying him in Emmerdale. Upon her return to the serial, Harker described her character as "complex", and said that she would be "quite a tricky one for Jacob to navigate". Over the following weeks she's proven to be wildly unpredictable, going from supporting his medical career to implying that he could never qualify. Jacob has made a number of mistakes - from misdiagnosing Kim Tate (Claire King) to performing CPR on Todd's father, despite a do not resuscitate certificate being in place. But she's now made matters personal, moving into the village and deep-diving into his past. Earlier this week, Jacob swapped shifts with a colleague to avoid having to work with Todd. He couldn't bear to be around her any longer, and hoped that helping out with a blood donation clinic would give him a welcome break. However, Todd was already there, and decided to twist the knife by dropping his abuser Maya Stepney into conversation. As long term viewers will recall, Maya was Jacob's schoolteacher and Liam Cavanagh's (Jonny McPherson) ex-wife, and she used the latter as a means to bring her up. She spoke about the "unpleasantness" that Liam had faced, and Jacob began to wonder whether she knew the full story. Gabby Thomas (Rosie Bentham) tried to offer some reassurance, saying that his name didn't appear in any of the media coverage and therefore she couldn't know. He went over to approach Todd and she burst into tears, saying that she didn't realise the connection and could do without the confrontation given her father had just passed away. Jacob didn't know what to say and apologised, before going to raise some concerns with Manpreet Sharma (Rebecca Sarker) in The Woolpack. She admitted that she'd slipped up and told Todd about Maya some weeks ago. This suddenly made Jacob realise that Todd is a vicious liar and was purposely bringing Maya up. Add Radio Times as a Prefe…

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Coronation Street airs major showdown between Theo Silverton and Carl Webster in early ITVX release
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date: 2026-04-19T06:30:12.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Warning: Contains spoilers for Sunday's episode of Coronation Street, which airs at 7.30pm on ITV1 or can be streamed now on ITVX.
encoded: Carl Webster (Jonathan Howard) has failed to execute his plan to bring Theo Silverton (James Cartwright) down in Coronation Street. Several months ago, Carl overheard Theo confessing his biggest sin - allowing Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank) to perish in a burning minibus following a multi-vehicle pile-up. After a brief argument, Carl was warned to stay out of what had happened, and until recently had nothing to gain from spilling his secret. However, as Theo's abuse of his husband Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce) began to unravel, Carl told Summer Spellman (Harriet Bibby) to "look closer to home" when trying to find the man responsible for Billy's death. She was stunned, and even more so when Carl said he would help rid him from the area in exchange for £10,000. Mum Debbie (Sue Devaney) was furious with his behaviour, but he still pursued the opportunity to make some quick cash. In today's episode, he told Summer that he'd have to leave the area pretty quickly after seeking revenge on Theo, and therefore needed the money upfront. She told him that she wasn't stupid, and that he wouldn't see the cash until the deed was done. When asked about what he had planned for Theo, Carl explained that he was going to goad him into a fight and then report him for assault. Down at the precinct, Theo was already ruffling feathers. He was arguing with Gary Windass (Mikey North), and knocked a cup of coffee out of his hand - though he refused to rise to him and walked off. Carl reckoned that they could already use some of the CCTV from the precinct shops to prove that he was trying to provoke Gary, but he insisted that they should leave the police to do their investigations. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. Later, at the Rovers, Theo demanded to be served. Landlady Eva Pr…

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Casualty boxset finale airs devastating death of Holby City doctor in early BBC iPlayer release
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date: 2026-04-18T06:00:05.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: News
description: Warning: Contains spoilers for tonight's episode of Casualty, which airs at 8:45pm on BBC One or can be streamed now on BBC iPlayer.
encoded: Holby City Hospital has been rocked by a horrific death in the Learning Curve boxset finale of Casualty. It's been a particularly turbulent time for the ED, who failed a CQC (quality care commission) inspection and subsequently had their major trauma provision removed. All of these patients had to be redirected to St. James', which is on the other side of the city. Resident doctors Matty Linlaker (Aron Julius) and Kim Chang (Jasmine Bayes) were performing a lumbar puncture, and as a result of her eating disorder, she zoned out and told him that it was safe to enter the needle in the wrong quadrant of the patient's back. With pressure mounting, she decided not to pursue a medical career. In today's episode, Flynn Byron (Olly Rix) told Matty that the Clinical Fellowship was his if he wanted it, though he couldn't help but wonder whether it would've been offered to Kim if she was still practising at Holby. Meanwhile, Kim's mentor Stevie Nash (Elinor Lawless) met with her father Wei, who had serious questions about why his daughter had given up her career. Matty overheard, and decided to call by at her house to see whether he could change her mind. He began to shout through the letterbox, and was shocked to see her lay unconscious on the ground and surrounded by blood. When he phoned 999, he told Indie Jankowski (Naomi Wakszlak) that she was in a critical condition, and if she didn't get immediate help, she'd bleed out. Matty was relieved to see a helicopter arrive, and as HEMS took over, he discovered a box of appetite suppressants and laxatives, alongside a journal detailing everything that Stevie had ever said to her. News reached the hospital of Kim's condition, and a guilt-ridden Stevie had just learnt of her eating disorder. She rushed to meet the helicopter, and was met by a hostile Matty. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive new…

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EastEnders spoilers as return confirmed for vile villain in all-new story for George Knight
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date: 2026-04-17T19:54:51.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: EastEnders
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: News
description: They last appeared in the soap two years ago.
encoded: George Knight (Colin Salmon) is set to receive a chilling shock in forthcoming EastEnders episodes - as adoptive father Eddie (Christopher Fairbank) stages a return. Auf Wiedersehen, Pet star Fairbank portrayed Eddie across 16 episodes in early 2024, and was eventually sent down for the murder of George's birth father, Henry Asare, four decades previously. An EastEnders spokesperson told Radio Times: "We can confirm Christopher Fairbank will be returning to EastEnders for a short stint later this spring." Arriving into Albert Square alongside wife Gloria (Elizabeth Counsell), it quickly transpired that their motives for reuniting with their son were deeply sinister. George discovered that he was adopted from West Africa as part of a baby farming agreement, and when Henry was sent to the UK to collect him, Gloria pleaded with Eddie to do whatever it took to stop him. With a number of his racist cronies, Eddie beat Henry to death before stuffing his body into a suitcase and throwing it into the canal. A young George witnessed the incident, unaware of Henry's true identity. In court, George gave Eddie a damning character reference, and he was put behind bars. On the same day, Gloria became unwell and passed away. He took control of the funeral arrangements, banishing George from attending the ceremony and not telling him when it was taking place. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. The news, which was first reported in The Sun, couldn't come at a worse time for George, who seems to finally be back on the right path towards happiness following the birth of his daughter, Ivy. He's also launched a new business venture, Knight Fusion, and has formed a relationship with Ivy's rather complicated mum, Nicola Mitchell (Laura Doddington). At the time of his casting in 2…

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Emmerdale's Jacob Sugden alarmed by Dr Todd development in early ITVX release
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date: 2026-04-17T06:30:46.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Emmerdale
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Warning: Contains spoilers for Friday's episode of Emmerdale, which airs at 8pm on ITV1 or can be streamed now on ITVX.
encoded: Dr Todd (Caroline Harker) is playing a dangerous game in Emmerdale, and Jacob Sugden (Joe-Warren Plant) may have realised. It was announced earlier this year that Harker would be reprising her role as the fearsome practitioner, in a new workplace bullying storyline. Todd is wildly unpredictable - one moment she's supporting Jacob's career as a student doctor, and the next she's branding him incapable and expecting him to complete lengthy pieces of coursework at the drop of a hat. Upon her return to the serial, Harker described her as "a complex character", who would be "quite a tricky one for Jacob to navigate". Jacob has made a number of unfortunate incidents at work. He misdiagnosed Kim Tate (Claire King), and in the same week, performed CPR on a patient that had a DNR (do not resuscitate) certificate in place. Little did he realise, the patient was Todd's father, who was living with Alzheimers. She was furious and said that it could prove to be a grave mistake and could cost him his qualification. Todd then told old friend Manpreet Sharma (Rebecca Sarker) of her concerns, and she slipped up - telling her about the time he was groomed by school teacher Maya Stepney. This tied up with something she'd heard during an earlier conversation with Kerry Pollard (Laura Norton), who had said it wouldn't have been the first time Jacob had been manipulated by a woman. In today's episode, the residents were gathering at the Hide Bistro to donate blood. Jacob had asked to swap shifts with colleague Richie to avoid working with Dr Todd, unaware that she was also helping out with the donations. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. He skirted around her several times, hoping that they wouldn't cross paths, but she soon found opportunity to corner him. Todd made a comment a…

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Coronation Street airs surprise Summer Spellman scenes as she vows to protect Todd Grimshaw in early ITVX release
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date: 2026-04-17T06:30:41.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Warning: Contains spoilers for Friday's episode of Coronation Street, which airs at 8.30pm on ITV1 or can be streamed now on ITVX.
encoded: Summer Spellman (Harriet Bibby) has responded to Carl Webster's (Jonathan Howard) extreme offer concerning her father Billy's death in Coronation Street. Daniel Brocklebank's 11-year stint as the vicar came to an end during an epic crossover episode with Emmerdale in January. Billy was driving a minibus home from Debbie Webster's (Sue Devaney) wedding, which was involved in a multi-vehicle pile-up. He was trapped in the driving seat, but just as he began to make an escape, Theo Silverton (James Cartwright) clipped his seatbelt back into the buckle and ensued he couldn't climb out. Billy was the only person who knew of Theo's abuse of husband Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce), and he couldn't risk this information being outed. In the aftermath, Theo spoke openly of his guilt over Billy's coffin - unaware that Carl was listening in from the next room. The two had a war of words, and Theo warned Carl that if he was to spill, he would ensure he ended up in a coffin just like Billy. It wasn't until recently that Carl realised he could get some financial gain out of Billy's loved ones by revealing what he knows. He cornered grieving Summer and urged her to "look closer to home" when finding someone to blame for her dad's death, and earlier this week offered to bring down Theo in exchange for £10,000. His mum Debbie (Sue Devaney) was mortified by his manipulation and threw him out of the house, unaware that Summer was already considering the deal. In today's episode, George Shuttleworth (Tony Maudsley) accompanied Todd to the corner shop flat to pick up his belongings. Within seconds of walking in the door, a parcel delivery arrived and the sound of the doorbell buzzer sent shockwaves through Todd. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. He was fearful that Theo had return…

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Emmerdale favourite teases Moira and Cain Dingle's future after prison release - and sadness at end of Barton era
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date: 2026-04-16T19:30:12.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Emmerdale
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: The actress talks about Moira Dingle's new beginning.
encoded: Natalie J Robb has told Radio Times of the uncertain future ahead for Moira Dingle after being released from prison. The beloved Emmerdale character was facing charges of human trafficking and double murder, though finally walked free in today's instalment of the ITV soap. Viewers watched in horror as Joe Tate (Ned Porteous) blackmailed Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley) into planting passports belonging to Celia Daniels (Jaye Griffiths) and Ray Walters's (Joe Absolom) enslaved workers in her living room, in a bid to take control of her homestead, Butler's Farm. Moira stood firm - she wasn't going to sign over her share, but the news of husband Cain's (Jeff Hordley) prostate cancer diagnosis made her realise that the failing business was only putting more pressure on him. Joe installed Robert as tenant farmer, and he renamed the land 'Emmerdale Farm' in a nod to the Sugden family's agricultural legacy. Cain was left with no choice but to launch his own venture at Wishing Well Cottage, something which might not sit easy with Moira in the coming weeks. "There'll be bumps along the way and she might not like her surroundings," Robb teased. "I was actually sad to learn Butler’s Farm would be no more. For 17 years, they've been my roots. And it did feel like I was uprooted. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. "There was kind of just rumours in the mill about it, and then I found out that was the case, and I just thought, 'Sad.' But, you know, all good things can come to an end, and the way you have to look at it is kind of all the way I did personally, because you do feel a wee bit attached." When Robb joined the show in 2009, Moira and first husband John Barton (James Thornton) moved into Butler's alongside their three children. It's been the backdrop for the majority …

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EastEnders first-look pictures reveal Grant's return – and Mitchell family reunion after 10 years
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date: 2026-04-16T19:00:49.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: EastEnders
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: News
description: There's not long to wait to see Grant back in Albert Square.
encoded: Walford's prodigal son and original hard man Grant Mitchell (Ross Kemp) is returning to EastEnders later this month. Kemp last slipped on Grant's leather jacket in February 2025 as part of the BBC soap's 40th anniversary celebrations, when he briefly returned amid concerns about brother Phil’s (Steve McFadden) deteriorating mental health. He also shared scenes with Paul Bradley, who plays Grant's old school mate Nigel Bates. Living with young-onset dementia, Nigel was offered a home at Grant's villa in Portugal, though he chose to stay living with Phil. It was revealed earlier this year that, with Nigel's health rapidly deteriorating, he would be lured back to support him once more. Spoilers for next week's episodes show that estranged son Mark Fowler (Stephen Aaron-Sipple) is the one to put in the call to Grant, despite Sam's (Kim Medcalf) reluctance to see her brother. The forthcoming episodes will be the first time Mark comes face-to-face with his father, having learned the truth about his parentage in 2016. Speaking about stepping back into the role, Kemp said: "I’m truly delighted to be stepping back into Grant Mitchell’s shoes and returning to EastEnders later this year. "As well as exploring Grant’s attempts to reconnect with his son Mark, it’s especially an honour to be part of Nigel’s powerful ongoing dementia storyline, which holds deep personal meaning for me due to a close family connection in real life." Radio Times can confirm that Kemp's comeback scenes will air on Monday 27 April. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. New on-set photos show Grant with his siblings, the first time they have all been together since matriarch Peggy's (Barbara Windsor) funeral a decade ago. It's also an off-screen reunion for Kemp and Medcalf, who are working toget…

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Emmerdale favourite quits while on maternity leave - with "no plans to return" to ITV soap
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date: 2026-04-16T16:02:53.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Emmerdale
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Actress Georgia Jay was expected to return.
encoded: Georgia Jay has quit Emmerdale after just one year on our screens - and her final scenes have already aired. The actress, who first appeared as Steph Miligan in the ITV soap in November 2024, took a break from the soap for maternity leave in August last year. During her time in the village, Steph - the daughter of Caleb and Ruby (William Ash and Beth Cordingly) - discovered that she had actually been fathered by her vile maternal grandfather Anthony. While Caleb and Ruby initially tried to hide this from her, the sickening plot line unfolded after Ruby smothered her father. Steph believed that she was visually similar to her mother's abuser, and attended an appointment to have cosmetic surgery to change the way her face looked. Unable to cope with the horrifying reality looming over her, and after also finding out that her ex Ross (Mike Parr) had slept with Manpreet (Rebecca Sarker), the character departed for a retreat in Rome. With the door left firmly open, Jay was expected to return to the serial, though The Sun has now reported that she has no intentions of making a comeback. A source told the publication: "Georgia loved her time at Emmerdale but she has no plans to return now. She’s loving being a mum and that’s her focus for now. "Obviously she’s open to opportunities but returning to a full-on soap schedule full-time is just not something she can do at the moment." An Emmerdale spokesperson declined to comment when approached by Radio Times. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. Last month, Jay shared a picture of her newborn baby on Instagram, writing: "First Mother’s Day and my heart is already so full. Loving you is my favourite role yet." At the same time, she teased a return to the soap with a sneaky snap. In the photo, Jay can be seen in a salon …

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Coronation Street airs major Theo Silverton update after police report in early ITVX release
type: item
date: 2026-04-16T10:51:48.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Warning: Contains spoilers for Thursday's episode of Coronation Street, which airs at 8.30pm on ITV1 or can be streamed now on ITVX.
encoded: It's been an emotional week on Coronation Street, with Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce) bravely opening up about the months of torment he's faced at the hands of husband Theo Silverton (James Cartwright). At the start of the week, a badly beaten Todd collapsed on Sarah Platt's (Tina O'Brien) doorstep after a horrific altercation with his abuser. She'd believed that they'd moved to Northern Ireland together, unaware that he'd actually spent the night being held captive in his bedroom. When Todd made to escape, Theo backed him into a corner and launched a vile attack. Sarah urged Todd to seek medical attention, though he wanted to go to the police instead. Theo tried to make out as if he was the victim, though Lisa Swain (Vicky Myers) could see through his lies and held him in custody overnight. In today's episode, Sarah knew that she needed to retrieve Theo's tablet to try and prove that he manipulated hidden camera footage that Todd had collated. After rummaging through the bags in the back of his van, she discovered the device - but got more than she bargained for. An enraged Theo approached from behind, telling her that he'd got to the police and report her for breaking into his vehicle. She raced away, terrified of the consequences, and told boyfriend Kit Green (Jacob Roberts) what had happened. He couldn't believe that she would risk jeopardising the case, and explained that the police were unable to find the tablet during their own search. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. Guilt-ridden, Sarah told Todd that she'd probably made things a lot worse. Todd explained that he'd already resigned to the conclusion that Theo would probably get away with his crimes. Meanwhile, across the cobbles, Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney) demanded an audience with son Carl (Jona…

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Emmerdale airs heartbreaking Moira Dingle scenes as she makes sad discovery following prison release in early ITVX release
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date: 2026-04-16T06:30:00.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: Emmerdale
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Warning: Contains spoilers for Thursday's episode of Emmerdale, which airs at 8pm on ITV1 or can be streamed now on ITVX.
encoded: Moira Dingle (Natalie J. Robb) has had a less than enjoyable return to Emmerdale village after finally walking free from prison. Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley) planted passports of enslaved workers in her living room, leading to months behind bars on a double murder and human trafficking charge. He'd been forced to commit the act by Joe Tate (Ned Porteous), who was blackmailing his sister Vic (Isabel Hodgins) into handing over her share of Moira's homestead Butler's Farm. As viewers saw, vile Celia Daniels (Jaye Griffiths) was keeping a number of vulnerable people captive in the attic space of her farmhouse. The workers – including Paddy Dingle's (Dominic Brunt) dad Bear Wolf (Joshua Richards) – were forced to live in squalor while working long hours, and were often on the receiving end of Celia's son Ray Walters's (Joe Absolom) abuse. Moira was prepared to plead guilty to lessen her sentence, something which left Robert guilt-ridden and desperate to find evidence that could help show that she was innocent. During a chat with Bear, he discovered that there were some car registration plates that had seemingly vanished into thin air and could prove crucial in his plight. With some intel from Kammy Hadiq (Shebz Miah), he tracked down the plates to a storage unit in Hotten and passed them onto the police. However, DS Walsh (Amanda Ryan) warned that the new evidence could take some time to process, and advised contacting Moira's solicitor. In today's episode, husband Cain (Jeff Hordley) received some welcome news. Moira was making her way home, with all of the charges being dropped. The Dingles were overjoyed with the prospect of her returning to Wishing Well, but were well aware that a lot had changed during her absence. She'd sold Butler's Farm amid Cain's prostate cancer diagnosis, and he was now trying to establish a new agricultural venture. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news f…

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EastEnders reveals Vicki and Zack's blackmailer in early BBC iPlayer release - and it's not who you'd expect
type: item
date: 2026-04-16T05:30:12.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: EastEnders
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: News
description: Warning: Contains spoilers for Thursday's episode of EastEnders, which airs at 7.30pm on BBC One or can be streamed now on BBC iPlayer.
encoded: Vicki Fowler (Alice Haig) has been left gobsmacked after the identity of her blackmailer was revealed in EastEnders. Earlier this week, following her hen do, Vicki enjoyed a passionate moment with Zack Hudson (James Farrar). This isn't the first time the two have connected, despite being warned by Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) about pursuing something serious. While Vicki told fiancé Ross Marshall (Alex Walkinshaw) that she had been unfaithful, she didn't tell him who with! Little did the two realise at the time, someone had snapped a picture of their illicit encounter. Matters worsened when Vicki received a text demanding £20,000, and she was forced to tell brother Mark (Stephen Aaron-Sipple) what had happened. He used some software to determine where the message had been sent from, and the pinpoint was on Lauren Beale's (Jacqueline Jossa) house. Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) and son Peter (Thomas Law) had credible alibis - they'd both been in the cinema when the text was sent, so it couldn't be them. Lauren was completely clueless, as was Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) - until he clocked what was going on. He urged Vicki to come clean to Ross before the blackmailer had opportunity to, but it wasn't long before the culprit was revealed. While visiting Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley) in his care home, Ian and Kathy clocked that their grandson Louie (Jake McNally) was acting strangely. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. He seemed to be fixated on his phone, and quickly discovered why. They took him back to Albert Square for an audience with Vicki, who asked him to delete the image and never speak of what he saw. She also questioned how he knew what blackmail was - and he spilled that his granny Cindy had told him that it was sometimes a "necessary evil"! Very Cindy…

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