Soap From The Box

Soap From The Box, the ultimate behind the scenes soap podcast, is back with a special episode in support of soap crossover week that aims to raise awareness of the COP26 conference and the battle against climate change.  

Series 3 is coming soon, but until then enjoy this madcap special featuring Nina Wadia from Eastenders, Lucinda Cowden from Neighbours, Sophie Austin from Hollyoaks and Nicola Wheeler from Emmerdale.  

Watch the video on our YouTube channel or download the podcast from Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.  

Learn about COP26 and what you can do to help battle climate change here:
https://ukcop26.org/
https://www.greenpeace.org.uk/
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/

Find our guests on Instagram here:
@Nina.wadia
@lucicowden
@sophieaustin84
@nixpix04

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Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years.  Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders.  He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster!

Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.
@davidstevens_editor @the__bothy

Thanks to Iain McCallum for his press help.

Watch the video version of this episode plus many more on our YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYfEijGI8HgUGOWx9-2MEZQ/videos

Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @soapfromthebox

If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox

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SOAP FROM THE BOX LIVE IS HAPPENING!

19th + 20th July 2021 at City Varieties Music Hall Leeds.

Tickets are on sale NOW!  Go to leedheritagetheatres.com

And to celebrate here’s a bonus treat of an episode with Jonas Armstrong, heartthrob star of the BBC’s Robin Hood, Edge of Tomorrow with Tom Cruise, and recent ITV hit drama The Bay.  

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Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years.  Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders.  He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster!

Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.
@davidstevens_editor @the__bothy

Thanks to Iain McCallum for his press help.

Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromthebox

Watch out for more bonus episodes in the coming weeks.  Series 3 of Soap From The Box is coming soon but while you're waiting for that get yourself a ticket to SOAP FROM THE BOX LIVE. 

If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox

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In this end of Series 2 special TV STARS BONUS EPISODE, Lee chats to Mike Gunner, star of Married At First Sight Australia. 

The Aussie reality show became an international sensation during lockdown, and Mike reveals all about his relationship with wife Heidi, his thoughts on all the other couples, coping with fame, his work as a tattoo artist and radio presenter PLUS the joys of partying on a boat in Newcastle! 

Remind yourself of the brilliant Married At First Sight Australia here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZ7BdwMsoJ0

And you can find Mike on Instagram @mikekangaroo 
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Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years.  Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders.  He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster!

Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.
@davidstevens_editor @the__bothy

Thanks to Iain McCallum for his press help.

Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromthebox

This is a special TV STARS Bonus Episode - watch out for more in the coming weeks.  

And… SOAP FROM THE BOX SERIES 3 IS COMING SOON!

If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox

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The last double header of Series 2 is wrapped up by Nathan Sussex who played Buster Smith in Hollyoaks.

As well as his wonderful work in soap, Nathan tells all about his part on the hit show It’s A Sin including his first day on set, working with Olly Alexander and filming New York street scenes in Manchester and Liverpool.  

Nathan talks in depth about his time on Hollyoaks, including only being told the grooming storyline at the table read, not focusing on the public reaction, and the importance of making families aware of a difficult topic.  

If this issue affects you, you can find information and support here:
https://www.stopitnow.org
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/what-is-child-abuse/types-of-abuse/grooming/

The chat also covers Soap Awards, applying to be a Footman to The Queen and his radio show with “Dame Vorders” Carol Vorderman.  

You can find Nathan on Instagram @natsus1 and Twitter @natsus
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Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years.  Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders.  He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster!

Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.
@davidstevens_editor @the__bothy

Thanks to Iain McCallum for his press help.

Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromthebox

SERIES 3 COMING SOON!

If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the big Series 2 finale - and what better way to wrap the series than with the absolute legend that is Sherrie Hewson who played Maureen Webster in Coronation Street AND Virginia Raven in Crossroads AND Lesley Meredith in Emmerdale. 

What’s more Sherrie chats to Lee about her amazing career, including Benidorm, Loose Women, The Amazing Wonderbirds and being trapped in a caravan on a Carry On film with Joan Sims, Kenneth Williams and a polystyrene cup… 

Check out The Amazing Wonderbirds here:
https://amazingwonderbirds.com/

Sherrie also talks about her involvement with The Brain Tumour Charity and you can find out more and donate here:
https://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/

You can find Sherrie on Instagram @sherrie.hewson and Twitter @sherriehewson
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Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years.  Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders.  He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster!

Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.
@davidstevens_editor @the__bothy

Thanks to Iain McCallum for his press help.

Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromthebox

SERIES 3 COMING SOON!

If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Lister is back!  He downed some Egg Nog for our Christmas special and now he’s back to chat to Lee about love, life and all things Soap - not least playing Carl King in Emmerdale. 

Tom reveals his real name, tells all about kissing scenes with Glynis Barber, leaving Emmerdale in the unforgettable live episode, and his work in Doctors.

Tom does discuss the domestic violence storyline he portrayed in Doctors and if these issues affect you, you can find information and sup[port here:
https://www.womensaid.org.uk/
https://www.refuge.org.uk/

There’s also surprise messages from some special friends and a quick game of Family Fortunes for good measure.  

You can watch Tom’s Lock In series here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cag36EtSMh8

And you can find Tom on Instagram @realtomlister and Twitter @tomlister
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Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years.  Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders.  He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster!

Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.
@davidstevens_editor @the__bothy

Thanks to Iain McCallum for his press help.

Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromthebox

If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re back Down Under as Neighbours star Charlotte Chimes, who plays Nicolette Stone, joins Lee for a Soap From The Box chat. 

Charlotte tells Lee about her time as a TV Producer, her nerves before starting on Neighbours and how strange it is to be recognised.

Charlotte talks in depth about her character’s surrogacy storyline, and if the issues explored affect you, you find out more information here:
https://www.surrogacy.org.uk/
https://www.brilliantbeginnings.co.uk/

Charlotte also gives Lee the lowdown on her hilarious Lala In Lockdown online videos and you can check those out here:
https://vimeo.com/charlottechimes

You can also find Charlotte’s videos on her Instagram @charlotte_chimes
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Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years.  Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders.  He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster!

Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.
@davidstevens_editor @the__bothy

Thanks to Iain McCallum for his press help.

Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromthebox

If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lee’s dear friend Samantha Giles, who plays Bernice Blackstock in Emmerdale, joins Soap From The Box for a good old chin wag.

This chat straddles a 7 month gap - when the sensational news dropped that Sam was returning to Emmerdale Lee just had to have another catch up for all the latest gossip.  

Sam tells Lee all about life in the Dales, filming with Rob Lowe, the embarrassment of kissing scenes, dealing with fame, getting the giggles (and getting in trouble), writing her first book and being a White Witch.  

Plus there’s a phone call from Nicola Wheeler who plays Emmerdale on screen sister Nicola King - and yes, giggling ensues! 

Find Sam on Twitter @sammeegiles
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Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years.  Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders.  He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster!

Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.
@davidstevens_editor @the__bothy

Thanks to Iain McCallum for his press help.

Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromthebox

If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The man with the finest name in show biz - Fabrizio Santino who played Ziggy Roscoe in Hollyoaks - joins Lee for a Soap From The Box chat.  

Fab tells Lee about still being mates with the Hollyoaks gang, that Gillian Taylforth (aka Sandy Roscoe) is ‘the best soap mum that anyone could ever have,’ his own battles with anxiety, his theatre work and his appearance in the move Captain America.  

Fab talks about his involvement with the Synergy Theatre Project, that works towards rehabilitation and resettlement with prisoners, ex-prisoners and young people at risk of offending. You can find out more here:
http://www.synergytheatreproject.co.uk/

Find Fab on social here:
Instagram @officialfabsantino
Twitter @TheFabSantino
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Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years.  Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders.  He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster!

Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.
@davidstevens_editor @the__bothy

Thanks to Iain McCallum for his press help.

Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromthebox

If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Soap From The Box Adam Rickitt who played Nick Tilsley in Coronation Street and Kyle Kelly in Hollyoaks.

This extra special mid-week bonus episode continues Soap From The Box’s support of Mental Health Awareness Week.

Adam kindly tells Lee about his own issues with mental health and they also chat in depth about the Hollyoaks storyline where Adam’s character Kyle Kelly battles with his own mental health and ultimately takes his own life.  

Mental Health Awareness Week is an annual event when there is an opportunity for the whole of the UK to focus on achieving good mental health.  Find out more at:
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/

And you can get more information and support about the issues Adam discusses here:
https://www.samaritans.org/
https://www.mind.org.uk/

The chat also reveals all about Adam’s time on Coronation Street, how it felt being part of Corrie’s first gay kiss, his pop career and his Craft Beer, Artisan Gin and Fine Wine shop - Dexter and Jones. Check that out here:
https://www.dexterandjones.co.uk/

Find Adam on Instagram & Twitter @adamrickitt
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Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years.  Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders.  He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster!

Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.
@davidstevens_editor @the__bothy

Thanks to Iain McCallum for his press help.

Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromthebox

If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices