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items: Lena Dunham's Too Much is no Girls – and it suffers for it
items: Pride & Prejudice at 20: How the Elizabeth-centric version masters the balance of Austen and Hollywood
items: How Severance season 2 avoids the trap of a problematic sci-fi trope where others have failed
items: What Shauna’s bisexual awakening in Yellowjackets means for the show
items: The best thing about Nicole Kidman's thriller Babygirl isn't the sex
items: Crossroads cast: Characters and actors as Nolly airs on ITV
items: Brookside cast: characters and actors in iconic Channel 4 soap
items: What happened to Karen McDonald on Coronation Street?
items: What happened to Gloria Pollard in Emmerdale?
items: Who is Graham Foster in EastEnders? Freddie's father explained
items: EastEnders' Max Bowden on Ben's surprise bond in bulimia story
items: EastEnders legend Angela Wynter explains Yolande Trueman return
items: 9 Hollyoaks spoilers: Felix lies to Mercedes in illegal fight club story
items: Emmerdale fans "gutted" at shock Rishi Sharma death
items: Hollyoaks' Richard Blackwood teases 'dark' side of Felix will come out
items: 7 Hollyoaks spoilers: Donna-Marie blackmails Joel amidst relapse
items: EastEnders' Molly Rainford on Anna Knight stealing to find 'Rose Knight'
items: Coronation Street fans recognise newcomer Ryan Early from previous role
items: EastEnders' Gillian Taylforth teases Kathy and Rocky future after Jo's threats
items: 8 Hollyoaks spoilers: Rayne's lies begin to unravel
items: EastEnders' Keanu makes risky move against Phil in new scenes
items: Coronation Street villain to return – and it's bad news for Abi Webster
items: 8 Hollyoaks spoilers: Charlie breaks two hearts at prom
items: Hollyoaks character returns after Silas's dark storyline
items: Emmerdale's Jeff Hordley on Cain and Caleb's future
items: Emmerdale's Jeff Hordley thinks Moira and Cain can settle
items: EastEnders fans think Vinny is really the victim at Christmas - here's why
items: Emmerdale casts new member of the Sharma family
items: 7 Hollyoaks spoilers: the village says goodbye to Juliet in sad scenes
items: Who plays Peter Beale in EastEnders? Every actor in role

Lena Dunham's Too Much is no Girls – and it suffers for it
type: item
date: 2025-07-11T09:33:14.000Z
creator: Stefania Sarrubba
subject: Comedy
subject: TV
subject: Comment
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: Dunham's return for Netflix is a rose-tinted romcom that trades authenticity for Hallmark.
encoded: "No one above 40 should live in a communal space in Bushwick. It’s like a slutty salad bar," Lena Dunham’s Nora says in an episode of Netflix’s Too Much. A nod to the glorious days of her era-defining HBO series Girls (‘The Crackcident’, to be exact), this line also encapsulates the divide between the two shows. Too Much is no Girls, make no mistake. Dunham’s TV return wants you to know it has outgrown the sweaty warehouse parties of Bushwick, as it moves the action across the Atlantic for an upbeat romcom. The filmmaker takes a step back, letting Megan Stalter shine as protagonist Jessica, a New Yorker in need of a change after her ex Zev (Michael Zegen) finds a new girlfriend, influencer Wendy Jones (Emily Ratajkowski) – always rigorously referred to by first and last name. The relocation is inspired by Dunham’s own move across the pond after a breakup and her encounter with her now husband, musician Luis Felber. The couple co-created Too Much, with Felber ensuring all the Britishisms and cultural idiosyncrasies were on point to avoid the Emily in Paris effect. Too Much might nail the less charming aspects of Brit culture, but it remains a fantasy, only marginally more realistic than a comfort Hallmark movie. If any of those were set in an East London estate rather than a quaint Vermont village, that is. On her first day in the city, Jess is sucked into a whirlwind romance with troubled British indie musician Felix (Will Sharpe). The lead has her fair share of mental health issues and insecurities unveiled across the 10 episodes, each slipping a pun into the titles of beloved romantic movies. Read more: Too Much star didn't know about Happy Valley when shooting surprising homage scene Too Much creator Lena Dunham reveals reason why she chose to cast supermodels in Netflix romcom As Jess and Felix’s fast-forward love affair progresses, Too Much encompasses issues including loneliness, addiction, grief, historical abuse and a host of undiagnosed mental illnesses, th…

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Pride & Prejudice at 20: How the Elizabeth-centric version masters the balance of Austen and Hollywood
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date: 2025-04-24T09:46:39.000Z
creator: Stefania Sarrubba
subject: Movies
subject: RT Rewind
description: Joe Wright's stripped-down, riveting adaptation starring Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Bennet is back in cinemas this weekend.
encoded: Sorry, Mr Darcy — in 2005’s Pride & Prejudice, the fuss is all about Keira Knightley’s Elizabeth Bennet, a feistier version of the character responsible for the film’s enduring appeal. Joe Wright’s debut feature may divert from Jane Austen’s novel in more ways than one, but it stands out as the most Elizabeth-centric adaptation of the author’s beloved classic. Now marking its 20th anniversary with a re-release in UK cinemas, the movie’s popularity remains unaltered two decades on — the enthusiastic response from viewers when the period drama was added to Netflix last month only confirmed that. Upon its release, however, the 2005 adaptation of Pride & Prejudice was criticised in academic milieux for its faithfulness, or lack thereof, to the source material. Deborah Moggach’s initial script was reworked not just to make the constraints posed by the film’s runtime work in its favour, but to enhance a remarkably timeless story with a more contemporary flair. Rather than taking place in the heyday of the Regency era, Wright updated the drama to the late 18th century. This was in line with Austen’s first version of the novel, originally known as First Impressions, written between October 1796 and August 1797 and set around those years. This shift resulted in the movie trading the polished Empire outfits for muddy hems, that were present in the novel nonetheless. "She looked positively medieval," Kelly Reilly’s deliciously vicious Caroline Bingley says with contempt of Elizabeth who, frankly my dear, doesn’t give a damn. Moggach resorted to cutting some characters and subplots so that Roman Osin’s camera could capture more of the dewy landscapes. Meanwhile, some key scenes were moved out of cream-coloured parlours and into the outdoors, maintaining the focus on Elizabeth throughout. Marking her first collaboration with Wright, the movie sees Knightley effortlessly embody Austen’s headstrong heroine, a stellar turn that would earn her an Oscar nomination. Off the back of he…

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How Severance season 2 avoids the trap of a problematic sci-fi trope where others have failed
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date: 2025-02-21T09:00:31.000Z
creator: Stefania Sarrubba
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Apple TV
subject: Comment
description: Just don't call it a love triangle. Or square.
encoded: Warning: Spoilers for Severance season 2 episode 6 ahead. This article contains discussion of sexual assault and rape that some may find upsetting. Severance season 2 has introduced a violated consent storyline that answers some of the show’s philosophical questions - and has managed to avoid the trap of a problematic sci-fi trope where many others have failed. In the new chapter of the Apple TV+ series, the MDR gang traded Lumon’s severed floor for a snowy team-building outing. Possibly the best Severance episode so far, Woe’s Hollow, sees Mark S (Adam Scott) and Helly R (Britt Lower) make the most of whatever limited privacy the retreat has to offer and have sex in her tent. This intimate moment turns sinister when Irving B (John Turturro) exposes Helly’s real identity. It’s revealed that Helly’s Outie, Lumon’s CEO-in-waiting Helena Eagan, took her place right after the Overtime Contingency of season 1. In the latest episode, Attila, Helly rejoins her colleagues. Innie Mark informs her of what went down in Dieter Eagan National Forest, with Severance dealing with the aftermath of Helena’s rape by deception. The show handles the trope with the care it deserves. Instead of framing the incident as a betrayal on Mark’s part, Helly admits to being upset but recognises that Helena tricked them both. Rape under false pretences is a common trope in speculative fiction, but it’s hardly ever treated as a violation of consent. Time-loop romcoms often resort to a comedic montage of the (usually male) protagonists benefitting from the space-time glitch to gather intel on their love interests. The lead uses manipulation to force intimacy with a female character through repeated approaches. And it’s all played for laughs, when it’s not praised as adorable and goofy. Time-loop classic Groundhog Day is one of the most notable offenders in this respect. Bill Murray’s weatherman Phil uses the loop to acquire information on Nancy (Marita Geraghty), then pretends they went to school t…

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What Shauna’s bisexual awakening in Yellowjackets means for the show
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date: 2025-02-14T14:33:56.000Z
creator: Stefania Sarrubba
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Comment
subject: On demand
subject: Paramount Plus
description: Yellowjackets has returned to our screens with an unexpected queer romance and a new threat.***Episode 1 and 2 spoilers ahead***
encoded: Contains spoilers from Yellowjackets season 3 episode 1-2. Season 3 of teen survival drama Yellowjackets follows on from the devastating events of the previous chapter, which saw the girls' cabin burned down in the past timeline while the adult protagonists were grappling with Natalie's (Juliette Lewis) accidental death after a hunting game gone wrong. Can any hunting game ever go right when it's about sacrificing someone to a supernatural entity? But this instalment, which premieres on Valentine's Day, of all days, begins on a much more upbeat note. The narrative has jumped forward in time to spring, when the all-female football team are thriving after building an idyllic settlement for themselves. As teen Natalie (Sophie Thatcher) is reluctantly adjusting to her Antler Queen duties, Shauna (Sophie Nélisse) couldn't be less impressed by the hierarchical structure that has emerged within the group. Further alienated and bereft, she forms a surprise alliance with Melissa (Jenna Burgess), bonding over their frustrations with the others – and sharing a passionate kiss at knifepoint in the second episode, Dislocation. It's hardly shocking that Shauna is attracted to women, though this side of her sexual identity had only been teased through her co-dependent relationship with her best friend Jackie (Ella Purnell). Graduating from her background role, Melissa is not just filling in for Jackie now that she’s no longer around. This mostly quiet Yellowjacket is drawn to Shauna's lone wolf demeanour and seems to revere her grief. And, most notably, she challenges Shauna when she informs her that she's not scared of her, like the other girls are. From there, the sexual tension between them grows to palpable levels that reaches a climax when Shauna spots Melissa spying on her as she's visiting her baby's freshly dug grave. Shauna, who's holding a hunting knife to Melissa's throat, is taken aback after her teammate kisses her in a defiant response. She reciprocates with urgency,…

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The best thing about Nicole Kidman's thriller Babygirl isn't the sex
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date: 2025-01-10T12:54:36.000Z
creator: Stefania Sarrubba
subject: Movies
subject: Comment
description: Halina Reijn's erotic thriller picks apart workplace power dynamics and takes a jab at 'girlboss feminism'.
encoded: A Christmas movie oozing sugar, spice and everything naughty, BDSM fable Babygirl is a cross-generational study of consent and identity that ups the stakes of the erotic thriller genre. Amid a rather sexless trend in the current movie landscape, most films that claim the erotic label for themselves struggle to be nuanced and sexy at once. But pulling off this combination is a feat that Halina Reijn’s third directorial feature manages with almost surgical precision, even if its submissive sex scenes are far from being the movie’s most compelling element. The kinky affair between high-powered, aloof CEO Romy (Nicole Kidman) and her much younger intern Samuel (Harris Dickinson) is relatively tame. There isn’t anything here that other movies dabbling in BDSM haven’t addressed in greater detail and, like Secretary, to a more brilliantly humorous, alienating degree. Instead, Babygirl thrives in the unanswered questions it raises about agency and pleasure, and how people in different age demographics attach their meanings to them. Kidman shines as an accomplished woman suppressing her fantasies with her charming, devoted husband Jacob (Antonio Banderas). The theatre director is in the dark about his wife’s kink, none the wiser about her faking every orgasm and looking for that satisfaction elsewhere. Romy watches her every word when leading presentations at her automation company, but is afraid to communicate openly in her personal life. When she timidly gives a name to her urges with Jacob, she’s swiftly dismissed. Her ashamed demeanour shifts when Samuel reads through her, picking up on her unspoken desire to be dominated. Reijn acknowledges that societal expectations inform the way women think they’re allowed to enjoy sex. The freedom that comes with surrendering and the playful exploration of gender roles are territories to roam and find out what makes one tick, the film says. The fuss with Babygirl is rarely about the sexual act in itself, though. Rather, it lies in t…

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Crossroads cast: Characters and actors as Nolly airs on ITV
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date: 2023-12-27T12:00:25.000Z
creator: Stefania Sarrubba
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
description: Our guide to Noele Gordon and all the other Crossroads stalwarts.
encoded: Russell T Davies's Nolly is on ITVX but it's coming to ITV over Christmas, with The Crown's Helena Bonham Carter in the role of Crossroads icon Noele Gordon. The backbone of the soap set in a Birmingham motel, Gordon was best known for her portrayal of Meg Mortimer in the original ITV series. A resourceful woman, Meg used her late husband's insurance money to turn her house into a motel. While Gordon's character was unexpectedly axed from the series in 1981, plans to bring her back later on were halted following the actress's death in 1985. It's safe to say Crossroads wasn't the same after her departure, and that a 2001 revival messing up with the continuity of the show wasn't exactly well-received. If you're feeling nostalgic for Crossroads, here's our round-up of all the original stars kicking off with the beloved Noele, of course. Who was in the Crossroads cast? All of the following actors were regulars on Crossroads. The original series ran between 1964 and 1988. Noele Gordon as Meg Mortimer Jane Rossington as Jill Richardson Roger Tonge as Sandy Richardson Beryl Johnston as Kitty Jarvis Brian Kent as Dick Jarvis David Fennell as Brian Jarvis Ian Patterson as Andy Fraser Pamela Greenall as Ruth Bailey Joy Andrews as Tish Hope Malcolm Young as Philip Winter Anthony Morton as Carlos Rafael Gillian Betts as Josefina Rafael Sue Nicholls as Marilyn Gates (1964-68) Nadine Hanwell as Marilyn Gates (1968-72) Neville Hughes as Peter Hope Ann George as Amy Turtle David Davenport as Malcolm Ryder John Bentley as Hugh Mortimer Elisabeth Croft as Edith Tatum Susan Hanson as Diane Lawton Ronald Allen as David Hunter Janet Hargreaves as Rosemary Hunter Freddie Foote as Chris Hunter Stephen Hoye as Chris Hunter Sue Lloyd as Barbara Hunter William Avenell as Gerald Lovejoy David Lawton as Bernard Booth Angus Lennie as Shughie McFee Zeph Gladstone as Vera Downend Morris Parsons as Wilf Harvey Edward Clayton as Stan Harvey Terry Molloy as Stan Harvey Sonia Fox as Sheila Harvey Ton…

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Brookside cast: characters and actors in iconic Channel 4 soap
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date: 2023-11-30T17:40:39.000Z
creator: Stefania Sarrubba
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
description: The Channel 4 soap debuted in 1982 and ran for 21 years.
encoded: From the creator of Hollyoaks, Brookside brought the lives of Liverpool residents to Channel 4 for 21 years. From its debut in 1982 to its last episode, which aired in November 2003, the soap challenged viewers with diverse, inclusive storylines, featuring openly gay character Gordon Collins in 1985 and broadcasting the first pre-watershed same-sex female kiss (between Beth Jordache and Margaret Clemence) in 1994. But fans of the show will also recall some of Brookside's wild plot points, ranging from an incestuous relationship to a dead body lying undetected under Number 10 for years before being discovered. Among the show's most bizarre, if eerily prescient, storylines, there was also an outbreak of a mysterious virus that claimed the lives of several characters, including George and Audrey Manners. Here's all you need to know about who was in the Brookside cast. Who was in the Brookside cast? The following actors appeared on Brookside between 1982 and 2003. Dean Sullivan as Jimmy Corkhill Ricky Tomlinson as Bobby Grant Michael Starke as Thomas Sweeney AKA Sinbad Louis Emerick as Mick Johnson Anna Friel as Beth Jordache Bryan Murray as Trevor Jordache Jennifer Ellison as Emily Shadwick Claire Sweeney as Lindsey Corkhill Sue Johnston as Sheila Grant Philip Lawrence Borg-Olivier as Tim 'Tinhead' O'Leary Sue Jenkins as Jackie Corkhill Sandra Maitland as Mandy Jordache Cheryl Maiker as Marcia Barrett Sunetra Sarker as Nisha Batra Ian Champion as Ross Beacham Amanda Burton as Heather Black Alan Rothwell as Nicholas Black Alexandra Wescourt as Shelley Bower Jennifer Calvert as Cheryl Boyanowsky Ken Sharrock s JC Bradley Hayley Smitten as Sharon Briges Cheryl Mackie as Megan Brindley David Miller as Stan Broadbent Gladys Ambrose as Julia Brogan Suzanne Packer as Josie Brooks Mark Birch as Ducksie Brown Joanne Black as Kristy Brown Glen Jones as Lisa Burnett Simon Chadwick as Dave Burns Kerry Peers as Helen Carey Asia Duleah as Janet Carver Ebony Grey as Cassie Charlton S…

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What happened to Karen McDonald on Coronation Street?
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date: 2023-08-07T10:05:23.000Z
creator: Stefania Sarrubba
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
description: Suranne Jones had her big break playing Karen on the soap.
encoded: It's been a while since Suranne Jones was last seen on Coronation Street, but her character Karen McDonald sure made a lasting impression on fans. A machinist at Underworld, Karen was the protagonist of one of the most bizarre romantic storylines the cobbles have seen. Her wedding to Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson) started out as a bet and saw the pair on-again, off-again together for three dramatic years, with the relationship being interrupted by a shocking revelation from Tracy Barlow (Kate Ford). Jones bowed out on Christmas Day 2004 after a four-year stint on the ITV soap, going to pursue other acting ventures, including in the likes of Christmas Carole and Maryland, but why did her character make such an impression? Read on to find out. Who was Karen McDonald on Coronation Street? Karen first appeared on Corrie in 2000 when she pulled a favour from her friend Linda Sykes (Jacqueline Chadwick) and was taken on as a machinist at Underworld. She had quite a strict upbringing, courtesy of her ultra-religious parents. She found solace in her friendship with Linda and, when her father beat her up, she decided to go and live with her. After her official introduction to the soap, Karen had several flings with some of the men of Weatherfield, including Vikram Desai (Emmerdale's Chris Bisson) and a one-night stand with Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne). After Karen started dating Steve, her colleague Janice Battersby (Vicky Entwistle) became responsible for initiating one of the strangest storylines on the soap. After telling Karen that none of her boyfriends took her seriously, she bet £10 that Karen wouldn't be able to get engaged. A hurt Karen convinced Steve to propose in front of a packed Rovers. When Janice upped the stakes betting two days' wages if they'd actually tie the knot, the two surprisingly went ahead and walked down the aisle. Starting out as a dare, the wedding actually took place and the pair realised they loved each other following their honeymoon in Flor…

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What happened to Gloria Pollard in Emmerdale?
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date: 2023-08-07T09:43:33.000Z
creator: Stefania Sarrubba
subject: Emmerdale
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
description: Will fans see her again?
encoded: Long before Emmerdale's Eric Pollard found love with his late wife Val, he tied the knot with Gloria Weaver. The future Mrs Pollard, Eric's (Christopher Chittell) third wife, was first introduced to the Dales as Malcolm Weaver's widow in May 2000. Initially presented as a firmly religious person, Gloria showed her true colours when she ruthlessly pursued a political career during her marriage with Eric. Who was Gloria Pollard in Emmerdale? Gloria came to the Yorkshire Dales in 2000. A widow, she joined Ashley Thomas's (John Middleton) congregation, being very vocal about not approving of his relationship with Bernice Blackstock (Samantha Giles) as the two weren't married. Following the death of her first husband, Gloria, who started working as the village vet's receptionist, was left in massive debt. She resorted to selling some of her antiques to make ends meet, getting close to Eric when she asked him to valuate some of her pieces. He bought Gloria a similar candlestick to what he'd seen at hers, ignoring the fact that it was one of a matching pair that she'd originally sold. The two become romantically involved after this incident, getting married in 2002. Gloria's true nature was exposed when she advised her husband to sleep with his fellow councillor Glynis Hardy (Christine Cox) to secure a nomination and become mayor, a stepping stone towards fulfilling his dream of climbing the political ranks. Their plan worked and Eric was elected mayor shortly afterwards. However, when his affair with Glynis was exposed, Gloria didn't stand by her husband and pretended not to be in the know to gain political favour. What happened to Gloria Pollard? Gloria stood for election and won her own seat, relocating to Westminster and embarking on an affair with her young, male researcher Hilary. When Hilary turned up in Emmerdale, Eric was shocked to discover his wife's assistant wasn't a woman. Steph Stokes (Lorraine Chase), who had previously uncovered Eric's one-night stand with…

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Who is Graham Foster in EastEnders? Freddie's father explained
type: item
date: 2023-08-03T10:05:48.000Z
creator: Lewis Knight
subject: EastEnders
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: BBC One
description: He returns in new scenes as Freddie looks for him.
encoded: EastEnders has aired the return of a past character in Freddie Slater's paternity storyline. The teen, played by Bobby Brazier, has now tracked down his biological father Graham Foster, unaware of the dramatic truth relating to his conception and came face to face with Graham on Wednesday (2nd August 2023). Original actor Alex McSweeney has reprised his role, having first appeared as Graham back in 2003. During his on-off two-year stint on the BBC soap, Graham sexually assaulted Little Mo Slater (Kacey Ainsworth), resulting in her pregnancy. He later stood trial for rape but has since apparently built a new life, leading Freddie to believe that he's a nice, ordinary man. Now, 18 years on from Graham's last appearance in Walford, here's all you need to know about the character as he returns to haunt the Slaters... Who is Graham Foster in EastEnders? Graham was first introduced to EastEnders in November 2003 as a customer of the Queen Vic. He befriended Little Mo, with the two bonding over their shared love of crosswords. However, Graham had ulterior motives for his interest in Mo and, one night, he made his intentions clear by trying to kiss her when they were alone in the pub. Despite Mo's repeated rejections, Graham couldn't take 'no' for an answer and he raped her on the floor of The Queen Vic pub, resulting in the conception of Freddie. Little Mo's father, Charlie (Derek Martin), assaulted Graham upon learning about what he did to his daughter, getting his cab driver's licence suspended and facing three months in jail. Mo's rapist added insult to injury by asking for compensation, forcing Mo's sister Kat (Jessie Wallace) and her then-husband Alfie Moon (Shane Richie) to borrow £10,000 from her ex, the gangster Andy Hunter (Michael Higgs). However, justice would come for Graham too when he finally stood trial for sexual assault in November 2004. What happened to Graham Foster in EastEnders? View oEmbed on the source website Graham stood in court for having raped M…

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EastEnders' Max Bowden on Ben's surprise bond in bulimia story
type: item
date: 2023-07-31T23:01:30.000Z
creator: Stefania Sarrubba
subject: EastEnders
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: News
description: "There are a lot of similarities between Ben and Kat."
encoded: This article includes discussions of eating disorders that some readers may find upsetting. EastEnders star Max Bowden confirmed his character Ben Mitchell will find an unexpected ally in Kat Slater amid his bulimia ordeal. The BBC soap is airing an issue-based storyline for Ben, who's secretly struggling with an eating disorder. First announced in April, Ben's ED story continues after he experienced extreme guilt for not being there to say goodbye to Lola Pearce-Brown (Danielle Harold) before her passing, as well as seeing her husband Jay's (Jamie Borthwick) growing bond with his daughter Lexi (Isabella Brown). These feelings become especially intense ahead of Jay's parental hearing, with Ben feeling more isolated than ever. In upcoming scenes, the character will open up to Kat (Jessie Wallace), finding some common ground with his stepmother-to-be within the trauma. "Kat's a very fiery character and there are a lot of similarities between her and Ben," the actor told RadioTimes.com and other press. "Aspects of trauma, aspects of fieriness, family problems, and I think this takes Ben by surprise. Ben finds strength within strength, and Kat is a very strong woman and she's also the closest link to his father." Read the Q&A in full below. We know Ben's had a really tough time recently, and is continuing to suffer in silence. Can you talk us through how he’s feeling at this point? I think there's a level of isolation to Ben's demeanour at the moment. He tends to be quite a lone wolf, quite an insular human being, and this is something that he does to try and take control of the situation - so I think, for him, right now it's a question of dealing with everything on the outside by attacking himself on the inside. Ben has mixed feelings towards Jay's parental hearing. Can you unpick these for us? It's an accumulation of feelings. In essence, it's the fact that Ben has never felt quite good enough. With Lola's passing, Ben has seen the relationship blossom between Jay and…

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EastEnders legend Angela Wynter explains Yolande Trueman return
type: item
date: 2023-07-31T23:01:15.000Z
creator: Stefania Sarrubba
subject: EastEnders
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
subject: News
description: She and Patrick have some unfinished business.
encoded: It's time to welcome back a familiar face to EastEnders with the hotly-anticipated return of Yolande Trueman. Soap star Angela Wynter is going back to Walford soon, with her character showing up at her ex-husband Patrick's (Rudolph Walker) doorstep after her relationship with Anton comes to an end. Patrick, however, won't be ready to welcome her back with open arms, though Yolande is adamant he's the love of her life. "I don't think she's ever not had feelings for Patrick," Wynter told press, including RadioTimes.com. "I think she's always loved him and thought she was going to greener pastures with Anton, but the greener pastures have failed her." While it may seem a bit of an uphill road at first, the soap star assured there's still chemistry between the two ex-spouses. Speaking about the reunion earlier this year, EastEnders producer Chris Crenshaw teased some 'unfinished business' between the former couple. "Although we haven’t seen Yolande for some years, her departure from the Square and the breakdown of her marriage to Walford's living legend, Patrick, left some unfinished business between the pair," he said in June. "We, therefore, thought it was important to explore a reunion between the two. We couldn’t be more thrilled to have her back!" Read the Q&A with Wynter in full below. Welcome back to Walford. How does it feel to be reprising the iconic role of Yolande? "It's really nice. I love the character. I'm really pleased to get the chance to play her again." This week we see Yolande make an unexpected visit to Patrick having been thrown out by boyfriend Anton. Do you think that's the only reason she's back or do you think it's because she still has feelings for Patrick? "I don't think she's ever not had feelings for Patrick. I think she's always loved him and thought she was going to greener pastures with Anton, but the greener pastures have failed her. She's realising that Patrick is the true love of her life, and he loved her honestly and truly. So in ol…

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9 Hollyoaks spoilers: Felix lies to Mercedes in illegal fight club story
type: item
date: 2023-07-31T23:01:05.000Z
creator: Stefania Sarrubba
subject: Hollyoaks
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
description: Norma is profiting off him for her underground boxing business.
encoded: Felix Westwood continues keeping secrets about his injuries in new episodes of Hollyoaks. The character, played by Richard Blackwood, is involved in an underground fight club. Local gangster Norma Crow (Glynis Barber) encourages him to fight to keep her illegal venture going, but it won't be long before Felix's fiery girlfriend Mercedes McQueen (Jennifer Metcalfe) finds out the truth. Elsewhere in the village, the feud between the McQueen and James Nightingale (Gregory Finnegan) is still on despite the solicitor's husband Ste Hay's (Kieron Richardson) concerns. Meanwhile, Warren Fox (Jamie Lomas) must make a big decision in Ella Richardson's (Erin Palmer) paternity storyline. Read on for the juiciest spoilers airing on Channel 4 between Monday 7th and Friday 11th August. 1. Felix hurts Mercedes spinning lies about his boxing injuries Felix wants out of Norma's underground fighting, but the gangster ploys him to take part in a big match with a whopping cash prize. Sharon Bailey (Jamelia) listens in from the door, worried about Felix's safety. He accepts Norma's proposal, but things turn ugly after the bell rings. Cornered by Mercedes, Felix has to come clean about his injuries. He tells her he's in a boxing ring to bring in more money to help her family, who's financially struggling at the moment. Hurt that her boyfriend has put the blame on her, she walks away. 2. Ste is displeased with James's feud against the McQueens James is determined to give the McQueens a hard time despite Ste's insistences he should let it go. The lawyer plans to kick the family out of their house during a surprise home inspection, but is taken aback when he realises they have been anonymously tipped off about his visit. He suspects his husband may be behind this, but will Ste admit to it? 3. Lucas and Dillon play Cupid Lucas (Oscar Curtis) and Dillon (Nathaniel Dass) are growing closer. As Jack Osborne (James McKenna) hosts the Earl of Dee survival workshop, the two teens have their eye on …

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Emmerdale fans "gutted" at shock Rishi Sharma death
type: item
date: 2023-07-28T10:55:11.000Z
creator: Stefania Sarrubba
subject: Emmerdale
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: News
description: "All the good ones go."
encoded: Emmerdale viewers were in for quite a shock in last night's (July 27th) episode after fan-favourite Rishi Sharma was killed off. Played by Bhasker Patel for the last 12 years, Rishi had had a disagreement with his son Jai (Chris Bisson) when the truth about his paternity came to light. In recent scenes, Rishi was forced to admit that Jai wasn't his biological son, but his brother's. The shock revelation led to an awkward moment with a disappointed Jai just as he and Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy) were about to walk down the aisle. Rishi was adamant he wouldn't attend the ceremony after he realised his son was disappointed in him for not telling him sooner. Nonetheless, Georgia (Trudie Goodwin) gave him a pep talk and he decided to go, after all. Sadly, he wouldn't make it - as the camera panned to show a lifeless Rishi at the bottom of the stairs. Strong reactions from upset Emmerdale fans were quick to arrive after the episode aired. View oEmbed on the source website "Damn it, all the good ones go," one viewer said. "Will miss Rishi. Thank you Bhasker, you've been amazing. ???????? The only positive is that Nikhil might come back for the funeral?" Another added: "Just caught up with tonight's Emmerdale. I'm genuinely gutted about Rishi, he was my absolute favourite character." View oEmbed on the source website As Jai is set to discover his dad's body in a new episode, an emotional Patel appeared on today's Lorraine to give some insights into his dramatic exit. "The producer rang me and said, 'I need to talk to you, and we're killing you off because we want a big story and it's going to be a big surprise,'" the actor explained. "[In] my 12 years at ITV, they let me do a lot of other work, so I felt a part of ITV, a part of Rishi, but at the same time... I was working in London as well. "So when the producer said, 'We're going to kill you off', I was like, 'Okay, that part of my life with this guy is over and I'm going to move on.'" Read more: 6 Emmerdale spoilers next w…

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Hollyoaks' Richard Blackwood teases 'dark' side of Felix will come out
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date: 2023-07-28T08:58:16.000Z
creator: Stefania Sarrubba
subject: Hollyoaks
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: News
description: "I am most proud of some of the scenes you are yet to see."
encoded: Soap star Richard Blackwood has weighed in on Felix Westwood's new, tormented Hollyoaks storyline, teasing there's more to come. Fans of the Channel 4 series know that Felix has been hiding that he's competing in the world of underground boxing — as his nasty face injuries show. Unable to cope with his emotions in a healthier way, he's resorted to the fight club in the wake of his son DeMarcus's (Tomi Ade) plans to leave the village behind. As Felix has been spinning a web of lies to keep his punch-throwing activity a secret from his partner Mercedes McQueen (Jennifer Metcalfe), Blackwood explained there are some tough aspects of this story that are yet to come to light. "We are more open now to the fact men suffer with mental health just as much as women and [to] having men speak about their emotions, but there was a time where this wasn't happening. Felix comes from that generation," the actor told Digital Spy at an Inside Soap Awards photoshoot. "Without telling you too much, it comes out in a different way and he is dealing with a mental illness," he then said about what's next. "You are going to get to see a real dark side, but not dark stereotypically. It is more to do with when a man breaks down and how he feels he needs to deal with it and punish himself. "It gets pretty dark. I am most proud of some of the scenes you are yet to see." Read more: Former EastEnders star Rita Simons 'set to join Hollyoaks' Hollyoaks 2023 preview: 12 spoilers ahead as producer teases big plots Hollyoaks recasts Ste's son Lucas as new actor revealed Has Matthew-Jesus left Hollyoaks for good? Who are the longest-serving actors in soap? Hollyoaks is available to stream on All4 and airs every weeknight at 6:30pm on Channel 4 and 7pm on E4. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to see what's on tonight. Take part in the Screen Test, a project from Radio Times and the Universities of Sussex and Brighton, to explore the role of television and au…

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7 Hollyoaks spoilers: Donna-Marie blackmails Joel amidst relapse
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date: 2023-07-25T08:59:13.000Z
creator: Stefania Sarrubba
subject: Hollyoaks
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
description: Elsewhere, Prince is struggling to remember what happened with Rayne.
encoded: Hollyoaks continues airing the aftermath of Rayne Royce's bombshell revelation in new scenes. In earlier episodes, the influencer played by Jemma Donovan accused Prince McQueen (Malique Thompson-Dwyer) of having made a move on her. Her boyfriend Romeo Nightingale (Owen Warner) believes her, but Prince can't remember what really went down. Meanwhile, Donna-Marie Quinn (Lucy-Jo Hudson) is having a hard time following her relapse. Desperate to get some drugs, she threatens to reveal Joel Dexter's (Rory Douglas-Speed) secret. Elsewhere, the feud between the McQueens and James Nightingale (Gregory Finnegan) is still on, with Goldie (Chelsee Healey) and the rest of the family mourning Bronzer. Read on for more Hollyoaks spoilers for episodes airing between Monday, 31st July and Friday, 4th August. 1. Donna-Marie relapses Donna-Marie wakes up in a fog after having resorted to drugs. Leela Lomax (Kirsty-Leigh Porter) vows to help her friend in Juliet's (Niamh Blackshaw) memory, but Joel is skeptical, as he knows first-hand how addiction works. After learning Joel is hiding something from Leela, Donna-Marie thinks this could help her get drugs, but he insists he can't be blackmailed. She begs him to find her some drugs in exchange for keeping his secret. 2. Joel gives Leela an ultimatum as the Lomax house burns Joel spots a fire at the Lomax house, calling for help and saving Donna-Marie. She's hospitalised for smoke inhalation, leaving Romeo heartbroken and James indifferent. Joel gives Leela an ultimatum: it's him or Donna-Marie. Leela's decision comes back to haunt her when her friend vanishes, leaving her loved ones worried for her safety. 3. Maxine is insecure over her appearance Maxine Minniver (Nikki Sanderson) is struggling to come to terms with her appearance after Eric Foster (Angus Castle-Doughty) scarred her during a prison visit. Beau Ramsey (Jon-Paul Bell) attempts to reassure Maxine after a comment from Lucas Hay (Oscar Curtis) upsets her. However, she keeps s…

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EastEnders' Molly Rainford on Anna Knight stealing to find 'Rose Knight'
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date: 2023-07-24T23:01:08.000Z
creator: Stefania Sarrubba
subject: EastEnders
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: Interview
subject: News
description: She's determined to discover the truth about her mum.
encoded: Anna Knight will resort to extreme measures to find her mum Rose Knight in new scenes of EastEnders. Viewers know that Rose is an alias of the recently returned Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins), who's spent the last 25 years in witness protection and has only last year reunited with her ex-husband Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt). Unaware her mum was using a different identity, Anna (Molly Rainford) is determined to find out more about her. In upcoming episodes, she goes as far as stealing from the Queen Vic to pay for a private detective, leaving her dad George (Colin Salmon) and older sister Gina (Francesca Henry) devastated by her lies. According to Rainford, Anna is 'desperate' to find her mother and is conflicted about having had to steal and keep things from her loved ones. "I think Anna has a massive conflict between doing what's right for her versus what's right for her family," the soap star told press, including RadioTimes.com. Read the full chat with Rainford below. In recent weeks we've seen Anna's curiosity about her mum continuing to grow. Has she ever stopped hoping her mum would return? "I don't think Anna has ever stopped hoping her mum would come back. I think she, out of her and Gina, has always been the one to hold on to and champion her mum. She's always been the one to wonder the reason why she left as she believes their mum wouldn't have just left with no explanation. I think she's always been so curious and always hopeful." This week we see Anna take drastic measures in her search for her mum. Can you explain this in more detail? "Anna steals some cash from The Vic till because she's so desperate. She's been saving the money for a while and it got to a breaking point for Anna where she needed to find out. With the money she has, Anna hires a private investigator to help her find, or at least get some information or explanation, about her mum. I think she's very desperate at this point." Is it out of character for Anna to steal the money? "100% out of …

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Coronation Street fans recognise newcomer Ryan Early from previous role
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date: 2023-07-24T11:00:30.000Z
creator: Stefania Sarrubba
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: The actor has appeared on the cobbles before.
encoded: This isn't Coronation Street actor Ryan Early's first time on the cobbles, as the star had a smaller role years ago. Early, who also voiced Lee Bryce in BBC radio drama The Archers, recently joined the ITV soap in the role of Darren Vance. Darren is Dev Alahan's (Jimmi Harkishin) business partner. Married to Courtney (Stephanie Davis), the character will be in for a surprise when his wife's head gets turned by an unexpected character. Early's businessman has asked Dev's son Aadi (Adam Hussain) to run errands with his wife while the two work on their joint project. However, it seems that Aadi and Courtney will hit it off during their time together, with her having her eye set on the younger man. The two end up embarking in a secret romance behind Dev and Darren's backs. As for Early's previous character, Corrie fans will remember him from a dramatic storyline concerning villain Jim McDonald (Charles Lawson). Back in 2011, Jim robbed the Lancashire & Fyle Building Society, but the situation escalated into a hostage crisis when the baddie couldn't carry out his plan quickly enough. That's when Early's first character on Coronation Street had to be brought in. He played an unnamed hostage negotiator trying to reason with Jim. When his attempts to get through to Jim failed, the negotiator agreed to have Jim's ex-wife Liz (Beverley Callard) convince him to surrender. Early joined Corrie together with Davis earlier this month, and the two are guaranteed to be involved in quite the dramatic showdown if Courtney's affair with Aadi is exposed. Davis, meanwhile, has been previously seen on Hollyoaks, where he played Sinead O'Connor between 2010 and 2015. She reprised the role again from 2018 to 2019, exiting after her character decided to remain in Spain and call off her wedding with Sami Maalik (Rishi Nair). Read more: 6 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Paul's shocking request for Billy Coronation Street villain to return – and it's bad news for Abi Webster Coronation St…

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EastEnders' Gillian Taylforth teases Kathy and Rocky future after Jo's threats
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date: 2023-07-24T10:26:43.000Z
creator: Stefania Sarrubba
subject: EastEnders
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: News
description: "She thinks that they can get over this hurdle."
encoded: Soap star Gillian Taylforth has weighed in on Kathy and Rocky Cotton's latest wedding drama in EastEnders. The actress, who's been playing Kathy since 1985, has given fans of the BBC soap more insights as to whether the dramatic showdown with Rocky's (Brian Conley) not-so-ex-wife Jo (Vicki Michelle) will have a lasting impact on their relationship. "I think she thinks that they can get over this hurdle," Taylforth said of Kathy and Rocky's romance during a recent press event. In dramatic scenes, Jo shocked Kathy and her loved ones by revealing she was still legally Rocky's wife, having only pretended to grant him a divorce earlier this year. Her timing was impeccable, as she dropped the bombshell on their wedding day. Well aware that Rocky also faces jail time for bigamy, Jo seized the opportunity to have her way and blackmailed her ex, asking for a whopping sum of money. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2023/07/EastEnders-Kathy-Jo-brawl-2023-aa77238.jpg" width="620" height="413" alt="Molly Rainford as Anna Knight, Francesca Henry as Gina Knight, Gillian Taylforth as Kathy Cotton, Roger Griffiths as Mitch Baker, Clay Milner Russell as Bobby Beale, and Bobby Brazier as Freddie Slater in EastEnders." title="EastEnders Kathy Jo brawl 2023" /> "[Kathy] loves Rocky and she thinks everything's gonna be rosy in the garden, and once the blackmail's out the way that's gonna be it; it's all gonna stop and everything in the garden's gonna be lovely," Taylforth explained. "But unfortunately, this is a soap, this is EastEnders and who knows what will happen?" Her character rushed to Rocky's side, taking things into her own hands to get the £50,000 Jo asked for. Kathy informed her husband that she had taken out a loan and would sell her chippy Beale's Plaice to help with repayments. Kathy's son Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden) helped put a stop to Jo's blackmail when she came back for more, but we know the villainess is due to return after she made a …

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8 Hollyoaks spoilers: Rayne's lies begin to unravel
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date: 2023-07-18T10:53:33.000Z
creator: Stefania Sarrubba
subject: Hollyoaks
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
description: Meanwhile, James starts a feud with the McQueens.
encoded: The McQueens are reeling from John Paul's homophobic attack in new scenes of Hollyoaks. While the former teacher played by James Sutton is debating whether to go to the police, his family found themselves with unexpected trouble on their hands. They embark on a feud with James Nightingale (Gregory Finnegan) when he refuses to help Mercedes (Jennifer Metcalfe), but how long will it take before things go too far? Meanwhile, Tom Cunningham (Ellis Hollins) and Yazz (Haiesha Mistry) need to discuss their priorities after realising they want different things when it comes to starting a family. And finally, Rayne Royce (Jemma Donovan) continues antagonising Peri Lomax (Ruby O'Donnell), who's determined to expose the influencer's lies. Read on for more Hollyoaks spoilers for episodes airing on Channel 4 between Monday July 24th and Friday July 28th. 1. John Paul opens up to Freya John Paul is unsure about going to the police in the wake of the horrific hate crime he's suffered. As his family insist he should report the attack, he seeks advice from Freya Calder (Ellie Henry). After having caused the minibus accident that left her paralysed and having got away with it, John Paul is worried it may seem hypocritical of him to go to the police. But Freya reminds him he didn't intend to cause the crash, unlike the men who attacked him who knew exactly how vile their actions were. 2. Lacey helps Mercedes Mercedes finds herself in a terrible position when she hears that her son Bobby (Jayden Fox) has been attacked at the children's home. She asks for James's legal support to make sure Bobby is moved to another house, but the lawyer refuses after what Mercedes's son did to his late colleague Verity Hutchinson (Eva O'Hara). Mercedes finds an ally in Lacey Lloyd (Annabelle Davis), who vows to help her as long as James doesn't find out. When her boss does inevitably discover where she is, he rushes to the McQueens to order her back to work in the office... And so the feud with Mercedes…

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EastEnders' Keanu makes risky move against Phil in new scenes
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date: 2023-07-12T18:59:21.000Z
creator: Stefania Sarrubba
subject: EastEnders
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: News
description: After making Sharon suspicious, Keanu had to take things into his own hands.
encoded: Keanu Taylor has got himself into some serious trouble in the latest EastEnders. The character played by Danny Walters has hatched a dangerous plan to find the money Lisa Fowler (Lucy Benjamin) had asked him for in recent scenes. Lisa has only just returned to Walford with her granddaughter, Keanu's daughter Peggy, hinting at him having to reach deep into his pockets to be involved in their family life. Unbeknownst to Keanu, Lisa's requests were but a cover to fund her gambling addiction. After realising he couldn't count on Reiss Colwell (Jonny Freeman) to help him cook the books of Sharon Watts's (Letitia Dean) gym, Keanu had to take things into his own hands. He went to see Chelsea Fox (Zaraah Abrahams) at Peggy's, pretending to be looking to work some shifts for some extra cash. He actually just waited for her to open the safe and promptly memorised the code, letting viewers know he was up to no good. His risky move is guaranteed to fuel his ongoing feud with Peggy's owner Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden), who wouldn't think twice before getting his revenge. But desperate times call for desperate measures, and a torn Keanu was able to bring Lisa the cash she'd demanded in the final scenes. As she opened the envelope, Lisa looked tempted. Is she going to spend the stolen notes on her gambling? Read more: EastEnders 2023 summer preview: 5 spoilers from Chris Clenshaw EastEnders boss Chris Clenshaw promises “big” Christmas for the Beales EastEnders' Michelle Collins confirms flashbacks and Cindy Beale breakdown EastEnders boss Chris Clenshaw reveals impact of Cindy return on Knights EastEnders' Adam Woodyatt hypes up Ian reunions with Phil and Sharon EastEnders' Michelle Collins teases Cindy’s scenes with love rival Elaine 6 EastEnders spoilers next week: Kim faces court and Martin suspects Theo EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One and from 6am on BBC iPlayer. Visit our dedicated EastEnders page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. I…

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Coronation Street villain to return – and it's bad news for Abi Webster
type: item
date: 2023-07-12T13:13:35.000Z
creator: Stefania Sarrubba
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: News
description: She's not in a rush to welcome back her drug dealer pal.
encoded: Coronation Street's Abi Webster may be in for a shock when someone from her past makes a comeback to the cobbles. RadioTimes.com understands actor Anthony Crank will return to Weatherfield as Dean Turnbull in the autumn for a few scenes. Corrie fans know all too well that Dean is bad news, and only being in town for a short stint won't prevent him from wreaking havoc on the street. Dean was last seen on the soap in an almost deadly showdown with Abi (Sally Carman-Duttine). Last year, Abi relapsed when Kevin (Michael Le Vell) threw her out after finding out she'd slept with Imran Habeeb (Charlie de Melo). She and Dean spent time together, during which he planned to make the most of their reunion by stealing a sports car from Abi's garage. Learning her pal's real intentions, Abi, who was experiencing stomach pains, jumped in the passenger seat in an effort to stop him. In the car, she realised she was pregnant and was in early labour, as her contractions became more and more intense. A panicky Dean abandoned Abi in a deserted spot after calling 999, with her being helped by a passing driver, and she delivered a three-month premature baby Alfie. But Abi's ordeal continued days later when she tried to retrieve the stolen car. The mechanic tricked Dean into admitting he had stolen the ride, calling the police. The exchange escalated into a scuffle which left Abi with no choice but to use the car to escape a smoke-filled garage. We can see why Abi, who has reconciled with Kevin in the meantime, may not be eager to reunite with Dean. Though she may not be the only one the drug dealer has his eye on in Weatherfield... Meanwhile, Crank is also set to make his Hollyoaks debut as new character Kenneth, involved in a storyline with John Paul McQueen (James Sutton). Read more: Coronation Street casts The Archers and Hollyoaks favourites as fiery new duo Coronation Street's Barbara Knox honoured in documentary for 90th birthday Coronation Street airs weeknights on ITV. Check out …

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8 Hollyoaks spoilers: Charlie breaks two hearts at prom
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date: 2023-07-04T09:50:43.000Z
creator: Stefania Sarrubba
subject: Hollyoaks
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
description: Elsewhere, Rayne reveals a mean side.
encoded: The teens are ready to have the best night ever at prom in new scenes of Hollyoaks, but heartbreak catches up with them. As Hollyoaks High managed to go ahead with the big event, Charlie Dean (Charlie Behan) continues being indecisive about whether he wants to rekindle things with Ella Richardson (Erin Palmer) or stay with Shin Lin Leong (Izzie Yip). When he finally makes up his mind, he ends up breaking two hearts in the process. Same night, different drama for DeMarcus Westwood (Tomi Ade) and Vicky Grant (Anya Lawrence), who attend prom together despite being broken up. Meanwhile, the adults of the village don't seem to be doing a lot better. Rayne Royce (Jemma Donovan) makes things more awkward between her boyfriend Romeo Nightingale (Owen Warner) and Peri Lomax (Ruby O'Donnell), revealing a mean side. Read on for more Hollyoaks spoilers for episodes airing between Monday 10th July and Friday 14th July. 1. Charlie's indecision hurts Shing Lin and Ella Charlie is still in two minds about having slept with Ella while he's with Shing Lin. Before prom, Brooke Hathaway (Tylan Grant) encourages him to make his intentions clear. During the big night, Charlie goes talk to Ella, admitting he shouldn't have had sex with her and insisting he wants things to work out with Shing Lin. But his girlfriend overhears the conversation between the two exes and Charlie realises he's hurt both of the girls. 2. Ella turns to alcohol to cope Devastated after her chat with Charlie, Ella resorts to alcohol and stumbles to the garage where Warren Fox (Jamie Lomas) is locking up. Concerned for the teen, who still believes he might be her biological father, the local gangster tries to help. 3. Rayne's jealousy gets the better of her The situation between Rayne and Romeo is still tense, as the influencer is jealous over her boyfriend's bond with Peri. Rayne confronts the nurse in new scenes, going as far as deleting a message Peri sent Romeo and blocking her number, unbeknownst to him. 4. Vic…

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Hollyoaks character returns after Silas's dark storyline
type: item
date: 2023-07-03T23:45:56.000Z
creator: Stefania Sarrubba
subject: Hollyoaks
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: News
description: The McQueens face their past.
encoded: Hollyoaks will see the return of a former character in a storyline in connection with the McQueens' traumatic past. The Channel 4 soap welcomes back Freya Calder, the teen played by Ellie Henry. In upcoming scenes, she will reunite with her Hollyoaks High pals more than a year after the accident that left her paralysed. In upcoming scenes, Freya attends a summer art class at the McQueens' with Vicky Grant (Anya Lawrence) and Leah Barnes (Elá-May Melek Demircan). While Vicky and Leah makes excuses to leave after the class doesn't live up to their expectations, Freya stays. At the end of the class, Freya shows Hunter McQueen (Theo Graham) a picture she's painted of an alien-like creature, admitting it is how she feels. Impressed by her talent, Hunter takes the painting home. There, he talks with Nana (Diane Langton) and John Paul (James Sutton) about Freya, realising she's the girl who was injured in the minibus accident. Last year, John Paul was the designated driver for a school camping trip. On the way to the camping site, he lost control of the wheel, distracted by Mason Chen-Williams's (Frank Kauer) being sick. The former teacher flipped the minivan, leaving Freya with life-altering injuries. But there's something more sinister connecting the McQueens to Freya. Hunter remembers that the teen lost her mum, police detective Lexi Calder (Natalie Anderson), at the hands of serial killer Silas Blissett (Jeff Rawle) as she tried to protect the McQueens from him. Moved, John Paul encourages Hunter to continue with his classes, hoping the art course may help Freya process what she's going through. Will Freya and the McQueens get close? Read more: Hollyoaks 2023 preview: 12 spoilers ahead as producer teases big plots Hollyoaks recasts Ste's son Lucas as new actor revealed Has Matthew-Jesus left Hollyoaks for good? Who are the longest-serving actors in soap? Hollyoaks is available to stream on All4 and airs every weeknight at 6:30pm on Channel 4 and 7pm on E4. Check out mo…

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Emmerdale's Jeff Hordley on Cain and Caleb's future
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date: 2023-07-03T15:39:05.000Z
creator: Lewis Knight
subject: Emmerdale
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: Video
description: Will the two brothers make up?
encoded: Additional reporting by Lewis Knight. They may not have got off on the best start, but there's still hope half-brothers Cain Dingle and Caleb Miligan could team up on Emmerdale. At least that's what soap star Jeff Hordley seems to think. The veteran Emmerdale actor, known for playing the scheming Cain since 2000, spoke exclusively with RadioTimes.com at the TRIC Awards on 27th June. Speaking about the turbulent relationship between Cain and Caleb (William Ash), Hordley admitted things aren't looking rosy at the moment. "It’s not great," he said, though he left the door open for some sort of reconciliation in upcoming episodes. "I honestly believe things will get better," he continued, adding: "I'm hoping to see Cain and Caleb work together as a team at some point." Caleb has had a lot on his plate recently, as he's only just recovered from the attack he suffered at the hands of his own son Nicky (Lewis Cope). The former nanny admitted that he had pushed his dad off the ravine in recent scenes, clearing other suspects including Cain, Mack Boyd (Lawrence Robb), Leyla Harding (Roxy Shahidi) and Will Taylor (Dean Andrews). While things between him and Cain remain frosty at the moment, Caleb is still determined to mend his relationship with his brother... if he allows it. We don't know at present whether the two half-brothers will ever bury the hatchet, though Hordley's words seem to suggest fans will get to see these two not fighting for once. As Caleb's out of the woods following his fall and may remain in the village, a reconciliation with Cain isn't to be ruled out entirely. Read more: 6 Emmerdale spoilers next week: Jai shocked by a secret after surprise engagement Emmerdale alum Alexander Lincoln on potential return as Jamie Tate Emmerdale fans react as new episode revisits murdering Meena storyline Emmerdale airs on weekdays at 7:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX. If you’re looking for more to watch, check out our TV Guide and Streaming Guide or visit our Soaps hub. Take part…

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Emmerdale's Jeff Hordley thinks Moira and Cain can settle
type: item
date: 2023-06-28T16:59:13.000Z
creator: Stefania Sarrubba
subject: Emmerdale
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: ITV
subject: News
description: No more affairs for these two.
encoded: As unbelievable as it sounds, Cain and Moira Dingle are still going strong on Emmerdale, with actor Jeff Hordley suggesting they're in for the long haul. The soap star spoke exclusively with RadioTimes.com at last night's (June 27) TRIC Awards, hinting at his character and Moira, played by Natalie J Robb, teaming up in the face of all obstacles. "You can still throw storylines at them, it just doesn't have to involve an affair," Hordley said, alluding to the two of them having to face some more difficulties that won't necessarily jeopardise their marriage. "It'd be nice to see them still being stable but having adversities thrown at them in other areas," he added. The pair have had their fair share of heartache in previous years, after all. First married in 2014, Cain and Moira became estranged in 2016 following her affair with Pete Barton (Anthony Quinlan) and Cain's subsequent extreme measures to have his revenge on him. The two exes reunited in 2018 after Cain's passionate declaration of love, but things turned rough again when Moira had an affair with Nate Robinson (Jurell Carter), unaware he was her husband's secret son. They managed to put all infidelities behind them, with their relationship growing stronger as a result. As affairs seem to be a thing of the past for these two, they have their hands fulls elsewhere. While Cain has only just been cleared of suspicions of having pushed his half-brother Caleb Miligan (William Ash) from a ravine, Moira was recently involved in a car crash with Nicola King (Nicola Wheeler), in which Nicola's daughter Angel (Rebecca Bakes) got injured. Read more: 6 Emmerdale spoilers next week: Jai shocked by a secret after surprise engagement Emmerdale alum Alexander Lincoln on potential return as Jamie Tate Emmerdale fans react as new episode revisits murdering Meena storyline Emmerdale airs on weekdays at 7:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX. If you’re looking for more to watch, check out our TV Guide and Streaming Guide or visit our Soaps hu…

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EastEnders fans think Vinny is really the victim at Christmas - here's why
type: item
date: 2023-06-28T16:32:30.000Z
creator: Stefania Sarrubba
subject: EastEnders
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: News
description: Vinny is in some viewers' bad books after he tampered with Eve's car.
encoded: Move over, Nish Panesar: EastEnders fans have found a new possible victim for the big Christmas whodunnit. The BBC One soap is lining up one of their bigger storylines to date with the death of a mysterious male resident of the square just in time for the festive season. As six women of Walford — Suki Panesar (Balvinder Sopal), Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean), Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth), Linda Carter (Kellie Bright), Denise Fox (Diane Parish) and Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) — are set to find the body at the Queen Vic and are likely involved in some capacity, some think the corpse belongs to another man in the Panesar family. Nish's son Vinny, played by Shiv Jalota, has shown a dark side upon discovering his mum Suki's relationship with Eve Unwin (Heather Peace). After learning of their secret romance, Vinny didn't think twice before endangering Eve's life by cutting the brakes in on Finlay's (Ashley Byam) car, who he knew Eve would be driving. Fans seem to think Vinny may not get to see the new year as his behaviour turns concerning and more and more similar of that of his controlling father. "My guess is Vinny will be the one who will be murdered at Christmas," one fan recently suggested, sharing their theory on Twitter. "I reckon it's Vinny who'll be a goner at Christmas. He wears cufflinks and suits often," another said, referring to the piece of jewellery viewers spotted on the dead body in the flash-forward scene. "The evil Vinny is now top of my wish list to be the Christmas body," a third fan wrote. While Vinny is certainly a strong contender to be the whodunnit victim, it seems other options are still a go. All of the Walford Six have their very own troubles with some terrible men on the square (we're looking at you, Ravi Gulati), meaning fans can theorise away as they await the next piece in the puzzle. Read More EastEnders 2023 summer preview: 5 spoilers from Chris Clenshaw EastEnders boss Chris Clenshaw promises “big” Christmas for the Beales EastEnders…

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Emmerdale casts new member of the Sharma family
type: item
date: 2023-06-28T11:28:16.000Z
creator: Stefania Sarrubba
subject: Emmerdale
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: News
description: Suni has his eye on Nicky.
encoded: The Sharma family are in for a surprise when an unexpected visitor rocks up to the village ahead of Jai's wedding in Emmerdale. Played by Brahmdeo Shannon Ramana, cousin Suni could prove crucial to smoothing things out between his uncle Rishi (Bhasker Patel) and Jai (Chris Bisson), who's still not speaking to his dad after he kept his adoption a secret. Outside of his family affairs, Suni will also cross paths with Nicky Miligan (Lewis Cope), who's recently found himself single and might use the distraction. "Suni arrives just in time for the wedding of his cousin Jai to Laurel but it's Nicky who soon is making the most of his arrival," Emmerdale executive producer Jane Hudson said in a statement. "We are delighted to have Brahm join the Emmerdale family. He certainly hits the ground running as we throw him right into the heart of a big Sharma story." As for Ramana, the actor said he's delighted to join the Emmerdale gang, while also giving fans more insights into his "confident" character. "Having watched the show with my mum and dad growing up it feels surreal," he said. "I'm so grateful to everyone here for making me feel so welcome. Confident, magnetic and very fashion-conscious, Suni looks forward to injecting some flair to the Emmerdale village. He's not afraid to be his true self and go after what (and who) he wants," he continued. The actor also highlighted the importance of having a character like Suni on a long-running series, discussing the 'privilege' to bring real-life stories onto the screen. "I think what Emmerdale does brilliantly is making sure there's accurate representation of real people and telling their authentic stories," he said. "Bringing a wonderful character like Suni to life on a continuing drama is incredibly important to me as it gives exposure to a demographic which is sadly still under-represented so I truly hope to do him justice, and thank Emmerdale and its fans for the privilege." Read more: Emmerdale fans react as new episode revi…

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7 Hollyoaks spoilers: the village says goodbye to Juliet in sad scenes
type: item
date: 2023-06-27T10:02:52.000Z
creator: Stefania Sarrubba
subject: Hollyoaks
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
description: She left video messages for her loved ones.
encoded: Hollyoaks is getting ready to give Juliet Nightingale a proper sendoff in upcoming scenes. The character played by Niamh Blackshaw died months after being diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. Juliet's partner Peri Lomax (Ruby O'Donnell) and her family have been trying to plan the funeral according to her wishes, but her brother James (Gregory Finnegan) insists on a traditional service. Meanwhile, Rayne Royce's (Jemma Donovan) jealousy over Romeo (Owen Warner) and Peri getting closer takes a toll on her. Read on for more Hollyoaks spoilers for episodes airing between Monday, July 3rd and Friday, July 7th. 1. Lacey warns Rayne Rayne is still reeling from seeing Romeo and Peri together bonding over the loss of Juliet. When she finds them asleep on the sofa after a night of making funeral arrangements, she's less than impressed and makes sure everyone is well aware. Her best friend Lacey Lloyd (Annabelle Davis) warns her that her continuous social media posts about Juliet containing pictures of herself may come across as tasteless. The influencer admits that she's been struggling seeing Peri devastated about losing the love of her life as it's triggering memories of Brent, her ex-boyfriend who took his own life. 2. Romeo misses Juliet's funeral Romeo goes to see his dad James, who informs him of his ideas for Juliet's funeral. While Romeo and Peri want to respect Juliet's plan, James opts for a more traditional ceremony - with everyone wearing black. Peri is upset at James ignoring his sister's wishes. Seeing the lawyer determined to have his way, the nurse makes the decision not to attend her girlfriend's funeral. Romeo goes after her, sharing some wise words and convincing her to go to the service with him. On the day, however, Romeo is nowhere to be seen. 3. Charlie is confused Charlie Dean (Charlie Behan) and Ella Richardson (Erin Palmer) talk about having slept together, both agreeing it was a mistake. As she's stressed over finding a dress for prom, she's surprised to…

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Who plays Peter Beale in EastEnders? Every actor in role
type: item
date: 2023-06-22T18:34:31.000Z
creator: Lewis Knight
subject: EastEnders
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: Peter fled the square last summer.
encoded: Introduced in 1993, Peter Beale was on EastEnders for nearly three decades before leaving Walford in his rearview mirror last year. The son of Ian (Adam Woodyatt) and Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins), Peter is the twin brother of Lucy (last played by Hetti Bywater) and half-brother of Steven (Aaron Sidwell), Cindy Jr. (Mimi Keene), Bobby (Clay Milner Russell), and now, as of today, Gina (Francesca Henry) and Anna Knight (Molly Rainford). During his time on Albert Square, Peter had a conflicted relationship with his family and a series of romances: from Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa), who he shares son Louie with, to Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) and Lola Pearce (Danielle Harold) — and even an affair with Suki Panesar (Balvinder Sopal). The character was played by seven different actors across 29 years; let's take a look at what they've been up to since their Walford days and in the aftermath of Cindy Beale's sensational return. Read More EastEnders' Adam Woodyatt breaks silence on Ian Beale return alongside Cindy EastEnders boss Chris Clenshaw promises Cindy Beale resurrection "answers" EastEnders' Michelle Collins talks "surreal" return as Cindy Beale after 25 years EastEnders' Adam Woodyatt breaks silence on Ian Beale return alongside Cindy EastEnders boss Chris Clenshaw on “different” Cindy and Ian reunion EastEnders' explosive Cindy Beale comeback is a campy soap triumph EastEnders' Michelle Collins talks Cindy Beale witness protection story EastEnders' Ian Beale has heart attack and keeps huge secret from Cindy When are Cindy and Ian Beale returning to EastEnders full-time? 15 EastEnders questions we still have after Cindy and Ian Beale's return Who plays Peter Beale in EastEnders? Every actor in role 1. Francis Brittin-Snell (1993–1996) Last episode: 17th October 1996 Brittin-Snell was the first actor to play baby Peter Beale, from his birth in December 1993 to 1996, when the character was recast. His twin sister, Eva Brittin-Snell, played Lucy Beale as a bab…

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