Emmerdale star Joshua Richards joins Soap Scoop for an exclusive deep dive into Bear’s emotional trial aftermath, the shocking verdict, and what’s next after one of the soap’s darkest storylines.

Following Emmerdale’s explosive trial week, Joshua opens up about Bear’s guilt, PTSD, his complicated feelings about Ray, and the lasting impact of the modern slavery storyline that has gripped viewers for months. He also discusses Bear’s future at Caleb’s depot, his relationship with Paddy, possible romance, and why Anya’s tragic story remains so important.

Joshua reveals behind-the-scenes secrets from filming the graveside scenes, reflects on the emotional reaction from his own family, and explains why this storyline hit so close to home.

PLUS:

• Bear’s future after the trial verdict

• Will Bear and Paddy recover from everything that happened?

• Joshua Richards on Ray’s true nature

• Why Emmerdale’s modern slavery story matters in real life

• Could Bear and Mary become Emmerdale’s next unlikely duo?

• Behind-the-scenes stories from filming Trial Week

#Emmerdale #JoshuaRichards #BearWolf #SoapScoop #EmmerdaleSpoilers #PaddyKirk #ITV #SoapInterview #EmmerdaleTrial #ModernSlaveryStoryline

Chapters

00:00 Introduction & Joshua Richards joins Soap Scoop

00:39 Joshua reacts to Bear’s trial verdict

02:04 Did Joshua know Bear would avoid prison?

03:09 What’s next for Bear after the trial?

03:59 Bear starts work at Caleb’s depot

05:09 Bear’s guilt, trust issues & community support

06:44 Could the trial change Bear & Paddy’s relationship?

07:48 Anya’s heartbreaking legacy revisited

09:24 Behind the scenes of the graveside scene

10:12 Public reaction to Emmerdale Trial Week

11:29 Bear’s complicated feelings about Ray

12:53 Could Bear & Laurel talk about Ray?

14:21 Will Bear find love in Emmerdale?

15:38 Joshua Richards on working with Louise Jameson

16:25 Bear & Mary spin-off ideas!

18:22 Why Emmerdale’s modern slavery story matters

20:27 Joshua on the emotional impact of the storyline

22:39 Life at Caleb’s depot & lighter scenes ahead

25:11 Bear’s future, PTSD & rebuilding his life

26:09 Final thoughts & goodbye

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Coronation Street fans were left stunned this week as the identity of the dead body in the explosive whodunnit was finally revealed — and now actor James Cartwright joins Soap Scoop to talk all about Theo’s shocking fate. In this exclusive interview, James reflects on playing one of Corrie’s most complex and controversial villains, from the hard-hitting domestic abuse storyline to Theo’s dramatic and grisly end. He reveals how long he knew about the character’s death, what it was like keeping such a huge secret, and why Theo’s exit was always inevitable.

We also dive into:

• The impact of Theo’s abusive relationship storyline

• Behind-the-scenes insights from filming intense scenes

• Why a courtroom ending wasn’t the right choice

• The many suspects in the Corrie whodunnit — and whether James knows the killer

• Theo’s legacy on the cobbles and what’s next for Todd

Plus, James shares what it’s really like working on Coronation Street, his favourite co-stars, and why this storyline has had fans across the UK talking.

With twists, suspects everywhere, and more drama still to come, this is a must-watch for any Corrie fan.

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Chapters

00:00 Intro – Theo revealed as the dead body

00:29 “He had it coming!” – James reacts to Theo’s fate

00:45 Corrie justice vs a courtroom ending

01:36 Would Theo have survived a trial?

02:22 Keeping the secret for 18 months

03:12 The whodunit twist – “now we know who’s dead…”

03:45 Do you know the killer? Suspect rundown

05:03 Theo’s grisly death – “he’s a monster”

05:54 Killing Billy – audience reaction

07:32 Could Theo have killed again?

08:18 Filming the domestic abuse storyline

09:20 Hardest scenes to shoot

10:10 Switching off from Theo behind the scenes

11:01 Todd’s future after Theo

12:05 Favourite on-screen rivalries (Gary, Carl, George)

13:28 Theo vs Carl – unexpected chemistry

14:46 Could Theo & Carl have been a couple?

16:24 James on his Corrie experience

17:42 The magic of Coronation Street

19:17 Why the storyline worked so well

20:45 Audience reactions to Theo

21:26 Theo’s complexity and backstory

22:02 Who killed Theo? Theories & red herrings

23:38 Will Theo return in flashbacks?

24:19 Funeral speculation & dark humour

24:59 What’s next for James Cartwright?

26:14 Inside Soap Awards shout

26:35 Final message to fans

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 back to Soap Scoop! In this week’s episode, we dive into the biggest soap storylines making headlines right now — from Coronation Street’s explosive killer mystery to dramatic twists in Emmerdale and emotional returns in EastEnders.

After an exclusive visit to the Corrie set, we reveal behind-the-scenes insights from the Swarla wedding and preview the upcoming killer week, breaking down all the suspects and fan theories about who could die.

We also discuss: Shocking developments in Coronation Street’s murder mystery and possible multiple victims… Emmerdale drama as Moira reaches for her shotgun again and Joe Tate faces the fallout. And the emotional return of Grant Mitchell in EastEnders and what it means for Nigel’s heartbreaking storyline. Your latest fan theories and comments — from killer predictions to unexpected twists.

Plus, we share exclusive interviews, soap gossip, and plenty of behind-the-scenes chat from the world of your favourite soaps!

#CoronationStreet #Emmerdale #EastEnders #SoapScoop #SoapSpoilers #CorrieKiller #SoapDrama

Chapters

00:00 Intro & this week’s big soap stories

01:03 Corrie set visit and meeting fans

03:53 Swarla wedding preview

05:41 Debbie Webster storyline discussion

07:52 Corrie killer week explained

09:14 Fan theories: who is the victim?

11:53 Killer week comedy moments teased

12:17 More fan theories on Corrie suspects

19:03 Emmerdale: Moira targets Joe Tate

22:00 EastEnders: Grant’s big return

32:22 Why this is a must-watch week for EastEnders

33:02 Viewer comments: Lisa’s wedding outfit debate

34:02 Emmerdale nostalgia and Sadie King return debate

39:27 Outro and subscribe

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It’s chaos, drama and plenty of laughs in this week’s episode of Soap Scoop! Join Laura-Jayne, Chloe and Johnny as they break down the biggest soap storylines from Coronation Street, Emmerdale and EastEnders — from weddings and whodunits to shocking twists and long-awaited returns.

Coronation Street

Swarla’s wedding is finally here — but will it go off without a hitch? The team dives into the emotional build-up, behind-the-scenes details, and the huge mystery looming over the big day… including a dead body discovery and a growing list of suspects. Is Theo the killer — or the victim?

Theo’s dark storyline

As Theo’s behaviour spirals, the discussion turns to his past, his abusive tendencies, and whether there’s more to Danielle’s story than meets the eye.

Emmerdale drama explodes

Charity’s dramatic labour takes centre stage in a chaotic week featuring a baby shower disaster, a broken-down car, and a lift birth with Ross! Plus, more Graham hijinks – and could legendary villain Sadie King be returning — and what does it mean for Kim Tate?

EastEnders shock verdict

Jasmine was found not guilty — but was justice really served? The panel debates the controversial outcome and what’s next for the Slaters.

Fan comments & theories

We react to YOUR comments, including theories about Mal, Gary Windass, and more… From weddings, murders and births to unexpected returns and fan debates, this episode has everything soap lovers crave.

Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE for weekly soap updates and discussions!

Chapters

00:00 Intro & podcast chaos

01:32 Coronation Street: Swarla wedding preview

03:06 Wedding location debate & budget talk

04:28 Carla’s hen do & devil horns explained

06:12 Will the wedding go smoothly? Drama vs happiness

08:00 Baby Connie exit discussion

10:13 Corrie whodunit begins – who dies?

10:40 Theo’s past & Danielle mystery

13:27 Theo storyline analysis & red flags

15:34 Theo turns sinister – Summer targeted

17:54 Murder theories: Theo, Megan or someone else?

21:38 Other suspects & twist predictions

22:00 Emmerdale: Graham chaos & Jodie twist

23:04 Graham theories – is he faking it?

25:22 Sadie King return rumours

28:33 Sadie vs Kim & village power dynamics

32:24 Caleb, Ruby & Tate/King rivalry

35:52 Emmerdale: Charity’s dramatic labour storyline

36:59 Lift birth chaos & Ross involvement

38:20 Huge week across soaps (wedding, murder, baby)

39:15 Kev returns & karaoke chat

39:54 EastEnders: Jasmine not guilty verdict

42:03 Jasmine backstory & Slater future

44:16 Viewer comments & fan theories

45:50 Soap crossover ideas & fashion chat

48:29 Mal mystery discussion

50:17 Gary Windass debate & Corrie wedding history

51:11 Final thoughts & outro

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 back to Soap Scoop! This week’s episode dives into some of the biggest soap storylines of 2026 so far — including a shocking Coronation Street standalone episode, explosive twists in Emmerdale, and major drama in EastEnders.

We discuss the powerful and emotional storyline as Todd finally reports Theo, with Coronation Street delivering a gripping, hard-hitting episode tackling domestic abuse. Plus, there’s danger at Roy’s Rolls as a mysterious fire puts lives at risk — but was it an accident or something more sinister?

Over in Emmerdale, the truth about Kim’s poisoning is revealed, but it raises even more questions. Meanwhile, the race to free Moira heats up, and we ask: why has it taken so long for anyone to act? And in EastEnders, we break down the latest twists — including flashforward drama concerns and a scandalous blackmail plot involving Zack and Vicky.

Plus, we react to YOUR comments — from wild fan theories to hilarious takes (including that Graham impression!).

Got thoughts? Drop your theories in the comments — you might be featured in our next episode!

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction & what’s coming up

00:08 Corrie: Todd reports Theo – big standalone episode

01:30 Corrie: Todd’s friends rally & Gary steps in

03:30 Corrie: Christina’s iconic coat

05:40 Corrie: How Todd exposes Theo & story build-up

07:00 Are standalone episodes working in soaps?

09:30 Corrie: Roy’s Rolls fire – what causes it?

12:05 Corrie: Megan pregnancy twist revealed

15:10 Emmerdale: Kim’s poisoning – Graham exposed

16:25 Emmerdale: Who is Graham working with? New mystery

17:35 Listener comment: Graham impressions from Johnny

20:00 Emmerdale: Race to free Moira begins

23:20 Emmerdale: Bear accused & prison storyline twists

26:00 EastEnders: Flashforward concerns explained

29:15 EastEnders: Zack & Vicky affair + blackmail twist

31:55 Listener comments & fan theories

36:05 Outro

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In this week’s Soap Scoop podcast, we delve into all the biggest soap spoilers to reveal the drama ahead. Cain Dingle has a shocking accident in Emmerdale, it’s yet another ordeal as his cancer battle continues – how much more can he take? Coronation Street’s Jodie is up to her old tricks as her connection to Emmerdale’s Graham is revisited, the hard-hitting grooming storyline takes a darker turn as Will lashes out at Sam following Megan’s manipulation, and in EastEnders there’s a murder trial and sensational new love triangle that could change everything…

Plus, we debate fan theories, shocking twists, and the moments everyone is talking about.

Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment with your theories – we love hearing them so keep them coming!

Chapters

00:00 – Intro & what’s coming up

00:30 – “Farmgate” debate & Emmerdale lighter moments

02:40 – Cain’s devastating week ahead

05:00 – Cain run over shock & cancer fears

07:00 – Rona, Marlon & Graham love triangle debate

10:30 – Graham attacked & Corrie crossover link

13:30 – Corrie: Jodie & David chaos (bin drama!)

16:00 – Will’s dark turn & grooming storyline impact

20:00 – Hope vs Will, Sam’s emotional struggle

22:30 – Theo storyline & fan theories

25:00 – EastEnders: Jasmine’s trial begins

27:30 – Josh and Oscar love triangle tease

31:00 – Jasmine’s past & future in Walford

35:00 – Ian’s date with Bea

38:30 – Could Bea become the next Mrs Beale?

41:00 – Final thoughts & outro

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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In this week’s Soap Scoop podcast, we’re diving into all the biggest soap storylines. In Coronation Street, it’s Save Our Todd as Gary Windass steps in – but could his vigilante tactics lead to deadly consequences? And is Theo heading for a shocking exit? Over in Emmerdale, a mysterious poisoning rocks the village – with Kim Tate at the centre. But who’s behind it? And could this twisted “whodunnit by food” have deeper motives? Meanwhile in EastEnders, a huge baby bombshell drops – who is actually the father of Penny’s child? Plus, chaos erupts as Nicola goes into early labour…

We also revisit some of soap’s most unforgettable “death by food” moments – from poisoned carbonara to lethal lasagne… Expect theories, laughs, and plenty of wild speculation as we break down all the twists and turns from the soap world this week.

Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment with your theories – we love hearing them!

[Chapters]

00:00 Intro & welcome

00:30 Coronation Street: “Save Our Todd” begins

02:00 Gary Windass steps in – hero or danger?

03:15 Flashforward murder theory – is Gary involved?

05:20 Maria vs Gary (the iron gift!)

06:00 Theo as prime suspect – will he die?

09:00 Megan exposed & Maggie’s revenge

12:00 Leanne vs Megan – the ultimate showdown

14:10 Emmerdale: Kim Tate poisoning mystery

15:30 The mushroom clue explained

17:30 Who is really behind the poisoning?

19:20 Classic soap “death by food” moments

22:00 Iconic poison plots (EastEnders & Corrie)

24:00 Kim survives – who’s the real target?

28:40 EastEnders: Who is Penny’s baby daddy?

30:00 Suki vs Nicola – worst mother-in-law debate

32:00 New theories: Harry vs Vinny

33:40 Night Fusion restaurant chaos

34:50 Nicola’s early labour twist

35:20 Final thoughts & outro

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 back to Soap Scoop – the Inside Soap podcast! This week we dive into the biggest soap storylines across Coronation Street, Emmerdale and EastEnders. From a worrying babysitting offer on the cobbles to huge drama in the Dales and chaos in Albert Square, there’s plenty to unpack.

Coronation Street: Alarm bells ring when Jodie offers to babysit baby Connie – could a shocking baby snatcher storyline be coming? We also discuss Carla and Lisa’s unexpected parenting journey, the sinister behaviour surrounding Jodie, and Todd’s horrifying situation as Theo pushes him into a forced wedding.

Emmerdale: It’s all kicking off in the countryside as the Dingles vs Tates farm war heats up. We break down who owns which farm, the dramatic Butler’s Farm shake-up, and the upcoming cow heist that could change everything. Plus, Cain’s emotional spiral leads to a shocking moment with Charity.

EastEnders: Oscar Branning continues to steal the show – but his love life is about to get complicated when he hooks up with Josh, the twin brother of Jasmine. Meanwhile, Penny and Vinny’s pregnancy creates tension with Suki, and a dramatic family showdown could be on the horizon.

Join us as we share theories, predictions and behind-the-scenes insights from the latest Inside Soap magazine. Got your own theories about the Corrie villains or the big whodunnit? Drop them in the comments and we might feature them in the next episode! Don’t forget to like, subscribe and comment for more weekly soap chat.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction – Welcome to Soap Scoop

00:08 Corrie baby danger: Is Jodie a baby snatcher?

01:50 Why fans are warming to baby Connie

03:10 Should Carla and Lisa trust Jodie?

04:50 Corrie villains and the upcoming whodunnit

05:20 Todd forced into a shocking wedding with Theo

07:10 George starts to suspect Theo

09:18 Theories: Who could kill Theo?

11:16 Corrie’s villains and why they keep viewers hooked

13:06 Megan’s sinister behaviour toward Sam

14:27 Soap rumours and Andy McDonald return debate

15:55 Emmerdale drama begins – Cain’s emotional spiral

16:12 Cain and Charity’s shocking moment

18:44 Behind the scenes with Jeff Hordley

20:15 Emmerdale farming wars explained

23:19 Who owns Butler’s Farm now?

24:39 Joe Tate’s cow drama and blackmail

27:08 The upcoming cow heist

31:11 EastEnders – Oscar Branning chaos

32:24 Oscar hooks up with Jasmine’s twin brother

35:06 Penny’s pregnancy and Suki’s reaction

38:26 Branning vs Panesar family drama

39:50 Outro – send us your soap theories

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 back to Soap Scoop – the Inside Soap podcast! This week we’re diving deep into one of the biggest soap mysteries right now: what on earth is going on with Jodie in Coronation Street? After listeners called us out for not discussing it enough last week, we’re putting the Jodie mystery under the microscope. Is she secretly a serial killer collecting trophies? Could she actually be pretending to be Shona’s sister? Or is there an even darker twist involving Graham from Emmerdale and a potential murder plot?

Plus we unpack all the biggest soap storylines of the week:

Coronation Street – Jodie theories, Mal waking up, Megan’s lies unravel, and Sam collapses on the street.

Emmerdale – Paddy makes a shocking decision that could send half the village to prison.

EastEnders – Is Lauren heading for trouble with Mark? And what’s the truth behind Zoe Slater’s secret son Josh?

We also chat about soap flash-forwards, soap villains, fan theories, and why viewers are more invested in mysteries than ever. Got a theory about Jodie or the upcoming soap murder? Let us know in the comments! Don’t forget to like, subscribe and hit the bell for weekly soap chat from the Inside Soap team.

#SoapScoop #CoronationStreet #EastEnders #Emmerdale #SoapPodcast

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to Soap Scoop

00:40 Listener comment: Why didn’t we talk more about the Jodie mystery?

01:20 Is Jodie a potential serial killer?

02:40 Comparing Jodie to Emmerdale villain Meena

04:00 Theories about Jodie targeting Shona and David

06:15 Wild theory: Is Jodie actually someone else in disguise?

08:20 Could plastic surgery be part of the storyline?

10:00 The threat to David, Shona and the baby

12:20 Who will die in the upcoming Coronation Street murder mystery?

13:45 Mad Mal wakes up – could he be involved?

16:00 The mystery of Shona and Jodie’s dad

20:05 Another Corrie storyline: Megan’s lies start to unravel

21:40 Sam collapses – will the truth finally come out?

23:20 Moving on to Emmerdale

23:30 Paddy confesses to the police – a huge mistake?

25:00 Could half the village end up in prison?

28:20 EastEnders: Mark and Lauren’s “eye affair”

29:15 Dodgy cars and criminal trouble

31:00 Lauren’s future and the flash-forward mystery

33:20 Zoe Slater’s secret son arrives in Albert Square

35:20 The AI Anthony storyline discussion

37:30 Soap mysteries and fan theories

38:00 Outro – share your theories in the comments

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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In this bonus episode of Soap Scoop, we’re joined by the brilliant Gemma Bissix as she reprises her role as Clare Bates in EastEnders ahead of Nigel’s move to the care home.

Gemma opens up about:

*Returning to EastEnders after 26 years

*Filming Clare’s emotional reunion with Nigel amid his dementia storyline

*How becoming a mum changed the way she plays Clare

*Switching between Clare Bates and Hollyoaks’ legendary villain Clare Devine

*Working again with Paul Bradley and the powerful care home scenes

*Whether this really is the end for Clare Bates

*And the possibility of future soap comebacks…

We also talk about the emotional impact of Nigel’s decline, and what it means for Clare to finally confront her past. If you’re an EastEnders fan — or you’ve followed Gemma’s incredible soap career — this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

⏱️ YouTube Chapter List

00:00 – Welcome back Gemma Bissix

00:30 – Did she know Clare Bates was returning?

01:20 – Reuniting Clare and Nigel after 26 years

02:17 – How this Clare is different from 2008

03:55 – Filming the hospital scenes with Nigel

05:28 – Drawing on real-life dementia experiences

06:00 – Switching from Clare Devine to Clare Bates

08:03 – Clare breaks Nigel out of hospital

10:19 – The heartbreaking care home scenes

12:07 – Is this really the end for Clare and Nigel?

15:12 – EastEnders continuity & Chelsea reunion

18:00 – Could Clare return permanently?

19:49 – Reuniting with Paul Bradley

22:18 – Soap longevity & growing up on EastEnders

24:12 – Clare Devine’s possible return to Hollyoaks

26:00 – Final thoughts & supporting EastEnders

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.

In this bonus episode of Soap Scoop, we’re joined by the brilliant Gemma Bissix as she reprises her role as Clare Bates in EastEnders ahead of Nigel’s move to the care home.

Gemma opens up about:

*Returning to EastEnders after 26 years

*Filming Clare’s emotional reunion with Nigel amid his dementia storyline

*How becoming a mum changed the way she plays Clare

*Switching between Clare Bates and Hollyoaks’ legendary villain Clare Devine

*Working again with Paul Bradley and the powerful care home scenes

*Whether this really is the end for Clare Bates

*And the possibility of future soap comebacks…

We also talk about the emotional impact of Nigel’s decline, and what it means for Clare to finally confront her past. If you’re an EastEnders fan — or you’ve followed Gemma’s incredible soap career — this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

⏱️ Chapter List

00:00 – Welcome back Gemma Bissix

00:30 – Did she know Clare Bates was returning?

01:20 – Reuniting Clare and Nigel after 26 years

02:17 – How this Clare is different from 2008

03:55 – Filming the hospital scenes with Nigel

05:28 – Drawing on real-life dementia experiences

06:00 – Switching from Clare Devine to Clare Bates

08:03 – Clare breaks Nigel out of hospital

10:19 – The heartbreaking care home scenes

12:07 – Is this really the end for Clare and Nigel?

15:12 – EastEnders continuity & Chelsea reunion

18:00 – Could Clare return permanently?

19:49 – Reuniting with Paul Bradley

22:18 – Soap longevity & growing up on EastEnders

24:12 – Clare Devine’s possible return to Hollyoaks

26:00 – Final thoughts & supporting EastEnders

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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