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This week on Inside Soap’s Soap Scoop, Laura-Jayne and Johnny unpack a huge, twist-heavy week across EastEnders, Coronation Street and Emmerdale — featuring steamy affairs, shocking deaths, flash-forwards and major moral dilemmas.

EastEnders: We go behind the scenes of Inside Soap’s exclusive Valentine’s photo shoot with EastEnders stars James Farrar (Zack), Alice Haig (Vicki) and Alex Walkinshaw (Ross). With love triangles heating up, we debate whether Vicki should choose Zack or Ross — and whether history is repeating itself in Walford. Plus, Anthony’s funeral raises big questions about Jasmine, Chrissie Watts, and who we’re meant to sympathise with…

Coronation Street: Another flash-forward is coming — this time to April, where Betsy discovers a dead body on the cobbles. We break down the growing suspect list, including Theo, Megan, Becky, Maggie, and Carl Webster. With secret cameras, hidden affairs, pregnancy twists and long-buried secrets, who’s in the most danger — and who deserves soap justice?

Emmerdale: Moira remains behind bars for double murder, Bear is charged with manslaughter, and Laurel faces a huge dilemma over Ray’s hidden cash. Should she hand it in, help Marlon and Rona — or disappear on holiday? We also praise Joshua Richards’ powerful performance as Bear and ask whether prison is really the right outcome for him.

Packed with theories, humour, nostalgia and spoilers, this episode is essential listening for fans of EastEnders, Coronation Street and Emmerdale.



⏱️ Chapter List

00:00 – Intro: Valentine’s week & soap spoilers ahead

00:08 – EastEnders Valentine’s photo shoot preview

02:27 – Vicki, Zack or Ross? Love triangle debate begins

03:13 – The Sharon problem: history repeating itself?

04:28 – Could this affair end in tragedy?

05:29 – Ross’s proposal vs Zack’s temptation

06:27 – Behind the scenes of the steamy kitchen scenes

07:41 – Why the affair still has fans talking

08:47 – Anthony’s funeral & Jasmine’s arrest

09:38 – Is Jasmine victim or villain?

10:56 – Anthony’s shocking behaviour revisited

12:20 – Patrick’s heartbreak & missing sons

14:00 – Chrissie Watts’ secrets & possible prison return

15:15 – Nicola & George’s gender reveal — it’s a girl

16:19 – Why the missing baby in the flash-forward is worrying

17:32 – Missing the Knights behind the Vic

18:16 – George’s future in Walford

20:03 – Coronation Street flash-forward explained

20:31 – Betsy finds a body — who could be dead?

20:58 – Theo’s potential comeuppance

21:55 – Megan, pregnancy & Sam’s secret camera

22:52 – Why secret cameras are a soap classic

25:20 – Maggie Driscoll’s violent past resurfaces

26:27 – Becky still not out of the picture

27:16 – Could Carl Webster be the victim?

29:45 – Debbie’s dementia story praised

31:30 – New Corrie prison bully revealed

32:09 – Emmerdale: Moira, Bear & manslaughter fallout

32:51 – Laurel’s moral dilemma over Ray’s cash

34:11 – How did Ray bury Celia so quickly?

36:08 – Soap justice vs real justice for Moira

36:53 – Why Bear deserves awards recognition

38:23 – Final thoughts & sign-off

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In this episode of the Inside Soap podcast, Johnny sits down with Shebz Miah, who plays fan-favourite Kammy in Emmerdale, for an in-depth and exclusive chat about the character’s whirlwind first year in the Dales — and what’s coming next in 2026. Shebz opens up about:

🔥 How he “wooed” the producers in his Emmerdale audition

💥 Kammy’s early backlash — and why fans have now fallen in love with him

❤️ His close on-screen relationships with Sarah, Vinny, and Ross Barton

🤝 Why Kammy’s bond with Vinny was a turning point for the character

🧠 The big tease: Kammy’s past and family history will finally be explored

💔 Why there’s tragedy behind Kammy’s smile

💘 Romance rumours, fan “ships” and who Kammy could fall for next. Vinny or Charity?

👔 Future ambitions — from the garage to Caleb Milligan’s empire

Shebz also praises working alongside Emmerdale legends Jeff Hordley (Cain Dingle) and Michael Parr (Ross Barton), reflects on learning on the job, and teases that his biggest acting challenge is still to come. If you’re an Emmerdale fan — or you love behind-the-scenes insight from rising soap stars — this is an episode not to miss.

⏱️ Chapter List

00:00 – Intro: Johnny introduces Shebz Miah

00:23 – Auditioning for Emmerdale & landing Kammy

01:20 – Screen tests, secret scripts & “wooing” the producers

03:33 – Improvised moments that won him the role

05:12 – Fan reaction: from scepticism to love

06:16 – Early backlash & stealing Sarah Dingle’s heart

06:32 – Settling into Emmerdale & cast support

07:19 – Joe-Warren Plant as Shebz’s on-set buddy

08:37 – Vinny & Kammy: the bromance fans love

09:13 – Why Vinny’s storyline changed everything

10:20 – Protecting Vinny & dealing with Lewis

11:07 – Is jealousy coming? Kammy’s loyalty explained

13:16 – Teasing Kammy’s mysterious past

13:47 – Big 2026 storyline confirmed

14:37 – The truth behind Kammy’s smile

16:06 – Romance rumours: Sarah, Vinny & fan ships

17:56 – “VAMI” or “KIMMY”? Fan ship names discussed

18:30 – Who could challenge Kammy romantically?

19:15 – Charity Dingle as a wildcard love interest

19:56 – Working with Jeff Hordley (Cain Dingle)

21:34 – Shebz’s biggest acting challenge so far

22:26 – Emotional scenes ahead for Kammy

23:14 – Filming new scenes with Ross Barton

24:18 – What job suits Kammy best in the village?

25:13 – From garage lad to Caleb Miligan’s empire?

26:38 – Kammy as wedding “entertainment” 😄

27:03 – Dream Corrie crossover characters

28:34 – Would Shebz be mates with Kammy in real life?

 

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This week on Inside Soap’s Soap Scoop, Laura-Jayne and Johnny dive into a huge week of drama across Coronation Street, Emmerdale and EastEnders — with villains plotting arson, feuding dynasties and shock kisses.

Coronation Street

Carl Webster sinks to new depths as he plots to burn down Debbie’s hotel — just as the truth about Debbie being his mum continues to reshape his behaviour. Is Carl heading for redemption… or total destruction? Plus, Lou Michaelis returns, this time as Debbie’s prison mate – and Swarla fans, don’t worry — Carla is planning a surprise for Lisa, but what could it be?

Emmerdale

A major power struggle is brewing as Sugden vs Tate continues. Joe tightens his grip on Robert, while Graham’s menacing return to Home Farm sparks darkly comic chaos with Kim. Is Emmerdale heading full Dallas/Dynasty with the Tates — and who else needs to move into Home Farm to complete the picture?

EastEnders

It’s nostalgia and shock as Jake Moon returns, reopening unfinished business from the mid-2000s — crossing paths with Phil Mitchell again. Meanwhile, Max and Linda grow closer and share a kiss, fuelling fresh speculation about the mysterious 2027 flash-forward wedding. Could Linda be the next Mrs Branning… or is it all a red herring?

Packed with theories, humour, callbacks, and bold predictions, this episode is essential listening for fans of Corrie, Emmerdale and EastEnders.



⏱️ Chapter List

00:00 – Intro: Big week across the soaps

01:35 – Coronation Street shock: Carl plots to burn down Debbie’s restaurant

02:22 – Why Carl is everywhere in Corrie right now

02:54 – Debbie’s dementia & Carl’s fractured past explained

03:25 – Carl vs Theo: which villain do we root for?

04:20 – Jonathan Howard’s performance praised

05:28 – Will Carl get a redemption arc?

06:11 – Lou Michaelis returns — this time in prison with Debbie

07:09 – Corrie prison reunions: classic soap tradition

08:05 – Why Lou deserves a long-term return

09:38 – Would you want Lou as your cellmate?

10:47 – Swarla update: Carla plans a surprise for Lisa

11:21 – Theories: romance, revenge… or Becky shade?

12:29 – Is Carl involved in everything?

12:50 – Sugden vs Tate rivalry teased

13:30 – Robert under pressure from Joe Tate

14:38 – Robert vs schemer Joe

15:10 – Graham’s return to Home Farm —pure chaos

16:09 – Kim’s reaction: brandy, not fear

20:06 – Should Graham and Kim reunite?

23:12 – Who else needs to move into Home Farm?

23:54 – Jamie Tate comeback theories

24:44 – Emmerdale goes full Dallas/Dynasty

26:32 – EastEnders’ Jake Moon returns from the dead (sort of)

27:45 – Jake’s past with Phil & the Mitchells

28:13 – Where has Jake been all these years?

29:10 – Chrissie Watts mystery continues

30:26 – Max and Linda share a kiss

31:13 – Is Linda a future Mrs Branning?

32:57 – Flash-forward clues and final theories

33:50 – Outro & teaser for upcoming guest interview

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This week on Inside Soap’s Soap Scoop, Chloe sits down with Neighbours favourites Takaya Honda and Matt Wilson – better known to fans as David and Aaron – for an honest, funny and deeply emotional chat about life after Ramsay Street.

From launching their new podcast Bin Night, to watching the Neighbours finale, grieving David’s death, and navigating Aaron’s farewell, Tak and Matt open up about what it really felt like to say goodbye to a show – and characters – that changed their lives. They reflect on the intense fan reaction, the strange reality of watching your on-screen husband move on,
and why leaving Neighbours felt “like a breakup”.

Plus: behind-the-scenes stories from Ramsay Street, the Neighbours storylines they’d happily bin, Aaron’s most frustrating traits, Paul Robinson’s many sins, and the joy of working with their on-screen daughter Isla.

Packed with humour, warmth, nostalgia and candid reflection, this is a must-listen for Neighbours fans – and anyone who’s ever struggled to let go of a show that felt like family.

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CHAPTER LIST

00:00 – Intro: Neighbours icons Takaya Honda & Matt Wilson join Soap Scoop

00:08 – Meet Tak & Matt: David & Aaron reunite on Soap Scoop

00:26 – What is Bin Night? Inside Tak & Matt’s new podcast

01:50 – Filling the Neighbours-shaped hole with Bin Night

02:01 – Why is it called Bin Night? Ramsay Street secrets revealed

03:13 – How Tak & Matt watched the Neighbours finale

04:11 – Two finales, two goodbyes: how this ending felt different

05:41 – “It felt like a breakup”: saying goodbye to Neighbours

06:34 – Why Tak struggled to watch after David’s death

07:41 – Should David have returned as a ghost?

08:23 – Watching Aaron move on: jealousy, grief and weird emotions

09:01 – “Why are you with that guy?” fake grief gets very real

10:10 – The huge online reaction to David’s death

11:47 – Why David’s storyline hit so hard with fans

13:25 – Was David always meant to die? The original plan revealed

15:47 – Aaron’s exit: did Matt get proper closure?

18:20 – The impossible task of writing Aaron out without losing Isla

19:58 – Bin it! Tak’s least favourite Neighbours trope

20:21 – Paul Robinson: forgiven too easily?

22:17 – Matt’s most hated storyline (yes, that one)

23:24 – What would Tak & Matt change about David and Aaron?

26:06 – Aaron’s biggest flaw — and why fans still love him

26:48 – Who’s coming up on Bin Night? Neighbours legends teased

28:48 – The joy of working with Isla (and why she stole every scene)

30:28 – What interviewing castmates has taught them

32:04 – Ryan Moloney, Stefan Dennis & surprising Neighbours talents

34:02 – A message to Neighbours fans still in mourning

36:22 – Final thoughts: keeping the Neighbours community alive

 

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This week on Inside Soap’s Soap Scoop, Chloe and Johnny react to a huge week across the soaps — from the long-awaited Swarla (Carla & Lisa) reunion in Coronation Street, to devastating new diagnoses in Emmerdale,
and emotional vows in EastEnders.
Carla and Lisa are finally back together — but was the Swarla reunion too rushed? We break down the vomit-fuelled hotel scenes, missing angst, Tracy
Barlow’s genius intervention, and whether unresolved trauma (kidnap, Becky, betrayal) is still bubbling under the surface. And with Debbie’s trial
looming, could Carl finally be exposed?

A massive week ahead as Cain Dingle is diagnosed with prostate cancer, while Moira faces being framed for double murder. We discuss Emmerdale’s upcoming special episode told from Cain’s point of view, whether inner monologue works in soap, and the promise of an intense future two-hander between Cain and Moira. Plus: Bear remains the key to Moira’s freedom — but where is he?

Nigel and Julie prepare for an emotional vow renewal against the backdrop of Nigel’s dementia. We compare EastEnders’ intimate, relationship-led portrayal of dementia with Corrie’s more plot-driven approach, explore Phil’s hidden secret about the care home, and ask: could grief push Phil and Julie closer than expected?

Packed with theories, humour, and heartfelt discussion, this episode is essential listening for fans of Coronation Street, Emmerdale, and EastEnders.

Chapter List

00:00 – Intro: Big week across the soaps YouTube Chapter List
00:08 – Swarla reunion reaction begins
00:42 – Lisa’s hangover, vomit & humour in the reunion

01:41 – Drunk Lisa highlights & Corrie comedy moments

02:19 – Was there enough angst in the Swarla reunion?

02:53 – Has the Becky trauma been glossed over?

03:29 – Tracy Barlow’s reverse psychology masterclass

04:25 – Romance vs realism: did the reunion feel rushed?

05:22 – Wedding bells for Carla & Lisa?

05:53 – Meeting Lisa Swain’s mum? New family drama teased

06:32 – Chloe wants a proper blow-up, not another split

07:00 – Kidnap trauma vs empathy — unfinished Swarla business

07:37 – Why soaps need romance, not just murder

08:24 – Carla’s “knickers can’t let you down” wisdom

08:52 – Corrie returns to half-hour episodes

09:56 – Does the new format change pacing & storytelling?

10:43 – Tyrone vs Carl: missing build-up explained

11:41 – Carl’s Jedi-level manipulation skills

12:08 – Debbie’s trial teased: “Mother of All Secrets”

12:59 – Will Carl turn on Debbie or save her?

13:36 – Nigel & Julie’s vow renewal preview

14:52 – Dementia in Corrie vs EastEnders: two approaches

15:32 – Phil & Nigel’s friendship and emotional history

16:43 – Should Grant return for Nigel’s storyline?

17:31 – Phil banned from the wedding — why?

18:00 – The care home secret Phil is hiding

18:46 – Could grief bring Phil & Julie closer?

21:16 – Cain Dingle’s cancer diagnosis confirmed

22:26 – Moira framed for double murder

22:49 – Emmerdale’s Cain-centric special episode explained

23:30 – Do we want Cain’s inner thoughts on screen?

24:43 – Jeff Hordley & Natalie J. Robb’s huge upcoming scene

25:36 – Angst overload for Cain & Moira

26:31 – Why special episodes should stay special

27:20 – Peering inside Cain’s mind — exciting or too close?

28:11 – The teased 10–15-minute Cain & Moira scene

29:17 – Lockdown callbacks & past Emmerdale two-handers

30:27 – Charity’s dad directing Cain’s episode?

31:16 – Bear as the key to saving Moira

32:23 – Where is Bear hiding?

33:05 – Final thoughts: big weeks ahead & viewer reactions

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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