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Welcome to this week’s Soap Scoop — your Inside Soap podcast for all the biggest soap spoilers, cast interviews and storyline theories!
In today’s episode, Laura-Jayne Tyler and Johnathon Hughes dive into the brand-new Inside Soap Christmas Preview, with huge festive twists across Coronation Street, Emmerdale and EastEnders, and the Corriedale vote that could make TV history.
We also break down the sinister Megan storyline in Corrie, the chaotic
Christmas ahead for the Driscolls, Carla’s mysterious disappearance, and why Becky might be the most dangerous “Bad Santa” of all. Plus — who should win the Corriedale crossover vote? Charity & Carla? Roy & Nicola? Ross & Tracy? We debate them all!
Then Chloe chats to 2025 BAFTA Breakthrough director Owen Tooth for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at EastEnders. Owen reveals how he shot the dramatic birth episode and how the VE-Day special came together.
Hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and tell us your theories in the comments — we want to know who you think Max Branning could be marryingin 2027!
YouTube Chapter List
00:00 – Intro: Welcome to Soap Scoop
00:08 – Corrie preview: The truth behind Megan’s evil plan
02:32 – Interview chat: Beth Nixon and crafting a new villain
02:49 – Inside Soap’s legendary Christmas Preview lands
03:37 – Carla’s mysterious “holiday”: Is she missing?
04:25 – Becky’s dark plans and Corriedale theories
05:38 – The Corriedale Vote: Who should crossover?
06:12 – Charity & Carla, Tracy & Ross, Roy & Nicola – we pick favourites
08:00 – Why Carla & Charity might win it all
08:54 – The rise of Kev: Emmerdale’s karaoke king
10:12 – Could Kev stay in Emmerdale for longer?
12:13 – The chaos and charm of Kev’s character
13:12 – Kim Tate’s tough Christmas ahead
14:09 – Remembering last Christmas: Will’s death and Kim’s grief
14:50 – EastEnders bombshell: The 2027 flash-forward episode
15:23 – What does this mean for the missing 2026 New Year’s Day?
17:02 – Who could Max Branning be marrying? Tanya? Vanessa? Cindy?
18:31 – Could Stacey feature? Wild theories begin
20:20 – Flash-forward fan theories and chaos
21:01 – Listener shout-outs & how to contact us
21:15 – Interview: BAFTA-nominated EastEnders director Owen Tooth
22:01 – How Owen became a director
23:04 – Getting his first EastEnders block
24:12 – What it’s like on set at Albert Square
24:57 – What a director actually does on EastEnders
26:01 – Helping actors track emotions when filming out of order
27:44 – The pace of filming: 15 minutes of drama a day
28:53 – Directing Lauren’s birth & Cindy’s return
30:13 – Creating big-impact moments on screen
31:01 – Crafting the VE-Day special
32:55 – How much directors know about future storylines
34:29 – Bringing personal directing style to EastEnders
35:24 – Directing as a wheelchair user in the industry
37:16 – What needs to change for disabled creatives
37:27 – Owen’s BAFTA Breakthrough nomination
37:56 – Owen’s advice for future directors
Inside Soap is Britain’s only soap magazine, bringing readers every story, every secret, every week from shows such as such as Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale, Hollyoaks, Casualty and Neighbours. Grab a copy of the mag on Tuesdays, and head to www.digitalspy.com/soaps.
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Welcome to this week’s Soap Scoop — your Inside Soap podcast for all the biggest soap spoilers, cast interviews and storyline theories!
In today’s episode, Laura-Jayne Tyler and Johnathon Hughes dive into the brand-new Inside Soap Christmas Preview, with huge festive twists across Coronation Street, Emmerdale and EastEnders, and the Corriedale vote that could make TV history.
We also break down the sinister Megan storyline in Corrie, the chaotic
Christmas ahead for the Driscolls, Carla’s mysterious disappearance, and why Becky might be the most dangerous “Bad Santa” of all. Plus — who should win the Corriedale crossover vote? Charity & Carla? Roy & Nicola? Ross & Tracy? We debate them all!
Then Chloe chats to 2025 BAFTA Breakthrough director Owen Tooth for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at EastEnders. Owen reveals how he shot the dramatic birth episode and how the VE-Day special came together.
Hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and tell us your theories in the comments — we want to know who you think Max Branning could be marryingin 2027!
YouTube Chapter List
00:00 – Intro: Welcome to Soap Scoop
00:08 – Corrie preview: The truth behind Megan’s evil plan
02:32 – Interview chat: Beth Nixon and crafting a new villain
02:49 – Inside Soap’s legendary Christmas Preview lands
03:37 – Carla’s mysterious “holiday”: Is she missing?
04:25 – Becky’s dark plans and Corriedale theories
05:38 – The Corriedale Vote: Who should crossover?
06:12 – Charity & Carla, Tracy & Ross, Roy & Nicola – we pick favourites
08:00 – Why Carla & Charity might win it all
08:54 – The rise of Kev: Emmerdale’s karaoke king
10:12 – Could Kev stay in Emmerdale for longer?
12:13 – The chaos and charm of Kev’s character
13:12 – Kim Tate’s tough Christmas ahead
14:09 – Remembering last Christmas: Will’s death and Kim’s grief
14:50 – EastEnders bombshell: The 2027 flash-forward episode
15:23 – What does this mean for the missing 2026 New Year’s Day?
17:02 – Who could Max Branning be marrying? Tanya? Vanessa? Cindy?
18:31 – Could Stacey feature? Wild theories begin
20:20 – Flash-forward fan theories and chaos
21:01 – Listener shout-outs & how to contact us
21:15 – Interview: BAFTA-nominated EastEnders director Owen Tooth
22:01 – How Owen became a director
23:04 – Getting his first EastEnders block
24:12 – What it’s like on set at Albert Square
24:57 – What a director actually does on EastEnders
26:01 – Helping actors track emotions when filming out of order
27:44 – The pace of filming: 15 minutes of drama a day
28:53 – Directing Lauren’s birth & Cindy’s return
30:13 – Creating big-impact moments on screen
31:01 – Crafting the VE-Day special
32:55 – How much directors know about future storylines
34:29 – Bringing personal directing style to EastEnders
35:24 – Directing as a wheelchair user in the industry
37:16 – What needs to change for disabled creatives
37:27 – Owen’s BAFTA Breakthrough nomination
37:56 – Owen’s advice for future directors
Inside Soap is Britain’s only soap magazine, bringing readers every story, every secret, every week from shows such as such as Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale, Hollyoaks, Casualty and Neighbours. Grab a copy of the mag on Tuesdays, and head to www.digitalspy.com/soaps.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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