Soapland’s love scenes have taken on a strange look. Because of social distancing, characters cannot be seen to be frantically ripping off each other’s clothes, jumping into bed, kissing, or any other variant of what they used to do in the old days. Corrie’s Alina and Tyrone have fallen in love behind closed doors; EastEnders’ … Read more
‘I may not have 2.4 kids but I have a beautiful life’: Emmerdale’s Lisa Riley, 44, insists her fiancé would ‘never want her to go through IVF again’ as he ‘lost her’ during failed attempts If you have been affected by this story you can contact Supportline on 01708 765200 or visit www.supportline.org.uk By Ciara Farmer … Read more
‘I may not have 2.4 kids but I have a beautiful life’: Emmerdale’s Lisa Riley, 44, insists her husband would ‘never want her to go through IVF again’ as he ‘lost her’ during failed attempts If you have been affected by this story you can contact Supportline on 01708 765200 or visit www.supportline.org.uk By Ciara Farmer … Read more
Soaps have done their best to reflect real life during the pandemic. Characters wear masks, there are NHS posters on display, and vaccinations get discussed. Understandably, they had to ignore the most recent closure of pubs since residents spend 90 per cent of their lives in one. Another area where they’re reflecting real life is … Read more
Emmerdale star James Hooton has come under controversy after revealing he ‘may not take’ the Covid vaccine. The actor, 47, who plays Sam Dingle on the soap since 1995, took to Twitter on Wednesday and said he believes he has a ‘pro immune system’ as he takes vitamins, exercises regularly and has a varied diet. … Read more
The breakneck speed with which characters go from regular person leading a normal life (well, by soap standards anyway) to criminal mastermind has always required a stretch of the imagination. One minute EastEnders’ dishy-but-dim Kush was flogging tat on a market stall in Albert Square, the next he was getaway driver for a disastrous Mitchell … Read more
The complex relationships between parents and children have been brilliantly explored in EastEnders recently – Jean and Stacey, Suki and Ash, Lucas and Chelsea (which had me in tears). These relationships are so tricky, it’s a wonder parents don’t look into selling their kids on eBay: ‘Brunette, nasty temperament, prone to murder’ (Tracy, Corrie). ‘Youngish … Read more
Nick Miles has said he feels ‘heartbroken and depressed’ every time he sees burning moorland near his home in the Yorkshire Dales. The Emmerdale star, 58, who plays Jimmy King on the soap, also called for a ban on the ‘archaic’ practice during an interview with The Mirror. Moorland is often burnt to encourage fresh … Read more
Emmerdale’s Jimmy King star Nick Miles has teased the soap’s deadly stunt week where one character will be killed off. In upcoming scenes, several villagers will be left fighting for their lives after Jimmy loses control of his van and ploughs into a farm building in an attempt to stop Juliette Holliday taking his children away. Speaking on … Read more
Emmerdale temporarily shuts down filming as a ‘mark of respect’ following the sad death of a crew member By Niomi Harris For Mailonline Published: 00:20 GMT, 26 March 2021 | Updated: 00:20 GMT, 26 March 2021 Emmerdale temporarily halted production on Thursday as a ‘mark of respect’ following the death of a crew member. ITV … Read more