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Welcome back to Soap Scoop, the Inside Soap podcast 🎙️ In this bumper new episode, Chloe and Johnny dive deep into the explosive aftermath of Corriedale, the future of Swarla’s highly anticipated wedding, and Ravi Gulati’s disturbing breakdown in EastEnders.  We kick things off with an exclusive interview with Jacob Roberts, who plays DC Kit Green in Coronation Street. Jacob opens up about filming the Corrie–Emmerdale crossover, working with Cain Dingle, Kit’s dodgy moral compass, his relationships with Lisa Swain and Sarah Platt, and whether Kit will ever truly go straight.  Then it’s full soap speculation mode as we look ahead to 2026: From wedding theories and prison escape predictions to classic soap feuds and psychological fallout, this episode is packed with analysis, previews and bold predictions soap fans won’t want to miss.   👇 Get involved Tell us your predictions for 2026 in the comments, let us know your Swarla wedding theories, and don’t forget to like, subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Soap Scoop.   00:00 Welcome to Soap Scoop 00:08 What’s coming up: Corriedale, Swarla & Ravi 00:34 Exclusive interview begins: Jacob Roberts (Kit, Corrie) 01:07 Filming Corriedale & crossover chaos 01:42 Kit vs Cain Dingle & Emmerdale scenes 03:16 Carla, Becky & Kit’s role in the case 05:21 Could Kit return to Emmerdale? 05:54 Kit’s dodgy side vs hero moments 06:30 Swarla fans & Kit’s support of Carla and Lisa 07:28 Kit & Sarah Platt – trouble ahead? 08:33 Kit as a ladies’ man? 09:48 Stunts, explosions & Corriedale spectacle 10:52 Kit’s extended family & Dev as stepdad 13:05 Kit’s future, promotions & corruption 15:12 Will Kit ever stop being dodgy? 16:37 Interview wrap-up with Jacob Roberts 16:49 Corriedale fallout & crossover consequences 18:10 Swarla wedding predictions 19:01 Becky Swain – is she really gone? 20:13 Peter Barlow theory & Maggie Driscoll mystery 22:11 Could Peter Barlow destroy Swarla? 23:52 Betsy as a future Swarla threat 26:10 Lisa Swain’s detective comeback 27:42 Emmerdale: John Sugden’s death revealed 29:12 Tates vs Sugdens feud reignited 30:45 Joe Tate’s ruthless endgame 33:18 What happens next for Victoria Sugden? 34:01 EastEnders shock: Nish returns 35:27 Ravi’s breakdown & punishment debate 36:54 Can Ravi ever be redeemed? 38:33 Priya, the Panesars & 2026 predictions 39:11 Final thoughts & listener predictions   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

ITV’s biggest soap crossover ever has left fans reeling – and on this episode of Soap Scoop, Chloe Timms and Johnathon Hughes break down everything that happened in Corriedale.   From Graham’s jaw-dropping return from the dead to Billy’s devastating death, this episode delivers shock after shock. We unpack the fallout from the explosive crash, the mystery surrounding Jodie in the van, and what Becky’s dramatic arrest means for Lisa, Betsy and Carla.   Plus, we dive into the moments fans can’t stop talking about: Robron getting engaged again, Carl’s unforgivable betrayal of Debbie, Cain’s possible cancer diagnosis, and the historic meeting of Ken Barlow and Eric Pollard.   Is John really dead? Has Graham been hiding in plain sight? Will Theo ever be exposed for leaving Billy to die? And where do Corrie and Emmerdale go next after this game-changing crossover?   Share your theories in the comments – we want to know what you think happens next.   👍 Like, subscribe and join us next week for more Soap Scoop reactions, theories and deep dives. Chapter list   00:00 – Welcome & first reactions to Corriedale 01:45 – Why Corriedale felt like a soap “Avengers Assemble” 03:40 – Why the crossover location worked (and why it wasn’t gimmicky) 05:30 – Jai Sharma & Steve McDonald’s meta moment 08:55 – BIG TWIST: Graham returns from the dead 12:50 – What Graham’s return means for Joe & Home Farm 14:10 – Billy’s brutal fire death explained 17:30 – Theo’s guilt and the fallout for Todd & Summer 18:55 – Mystery woman Jodie in the van 19:15 – Swarla & Robron collide in the crash 21:05 – Is John really dead? 23:30 – Robron get engaged again 25:40 – Warm moments: Shona, Jacob & cross-soap connections 26:40 – Carl frames Debbie – is there any way back? 27:55 – Becky arrested: Lisa’s heroic handcuff moment 30:45 – Swarla aftermath & Betsy’s trauma 31:30 – Charity & Mackenzie: marriage on borrowed time? 33:40 – Cain’s possible cancer diagnosis 34:50 – Ken Barlow meets Eric Pollard (soap history!) 36:05 – Final thoughts & what comes next   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

It’s the ultimate Soap Scoop end-of-year review as Chloe Timms and Johnathon Hughes look back at the biggest soap moments of 2025 across EastEnders, Coronation Street and Emmerdale.   From explosive anniversaries and jaw-dropping returns to heartbreaking deaths, unforgettable special episodes and surprise new favourites, the team revisit the storylines that shocked, moved and delighted soap fans this year. Expect deep dives into Robron’s dramatic reunion, EastEnders’ 40th anniversary, Corrie’s most powerful issue-led stories, and Emmerdale’s darkest villains yet.   The pair also reveal their favourite twists, funniest moments, standout performances, and the characters who deserve better in 2026 – plus plenty of laughs, passionate debate and soap superfan energy along the way.   👇 Join the conversation in the comments and tell us: • Your biggest shock of 2025 • Your funniest moment of 2025 • Your favourite special episode • Who became your new favourite character this year • Who you want to see shine in 2026   Don’t forget to like, subscribe and share for more Soap Scoop podcast episodes, soap spoilers, interviews and unmissable soap chat. Chapters:  00:00 Welcome to Soap Scoop: The 2025 Review 00:40 Early 2025 highlights: Suki & Eve, EastEnders’ 40th anniversary 01:20 Emmerdale’s limo crash & heartbreaking losses 02:30 Corrie shock: Mason’s stabbing and why it worked 04:50 Joe Tate’s kidney plot – bonkers or brilliant? 05:40 EastEnders anniversary chaos: live episode, deaths & drama 06:45 Lauren Branning’s standout year & Jimmy’s birth 09:00 Corrie’s powerful new dementia storyline for Debbie 12:40 Webster drama: Carl, Abi and shocking twists 13:40 Emmerdale’s huge spring: John revealed & Robron returns 16:00 New soap favourites: Oscar, Kammy and joyful energy 19:00 John Sugden: the bunker, the chase and the gorge 21:00 Weddings, returns and dead wives coming back 23:00 Carla, Lisa and the Becky reveal fallout 25:00 EastEnders’ hard-hitting Joel and Vicki storyline 27:30 Zoe Slater returns – nostalgia and impact 30:00 Late-year highlights: Kev, Robron and prison flashbacks 32:30 Charity’s chaotic pregnancy secret 33:40 Emmerdale’s darkest plot: trafficking, Ray & Celia 36:50 Favourite shock twist of 2025 38:15 Funniest soap moments of the year 39:40 Best special episode picks 41:30 Unexpected favourite characters 43:20 Characters who need a revamp in 2026 46:00 Final thoughts & goodbye to 2025 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

Relive the most iconic Christmas moments in soap history in this festive special of the Soap Scoop podcast from Inside Soap 🎄   In this Christmas extravaganza episode, ChloeTimms and Johnathon Hughes take a nostalgic deep dive into the soaps that defined festive TV, from EastEnders’ most explosive Christmas Day reveals to Coronation Street’s cosy community moments and Emmerdale’s bold, high-concept storytelling.   From Den and Angie’s “Happy Christmas, Ange” showdown to Stacey and Max’s affair reveal, the Archie Mitchell whodunnit, Trevor and Little Mo’s harrowing Christmas, and unforgettable Emmerdale moments like Tom King’s death and Tricia Dingle’s tragic final scenes, this episode explores why Christmas is the ultimate soap showdown. We discuss: Why Christmas became soap’s biggest storytelling moment The difference between EastEnders’ grit, Corrie’s warmth and Emmerdale’s risk-taking The best soap deaths, weddings and whodunnits at Christmas How festive episodes set up the biggest storylines for the year ahead Perfect listening if you love soap nostalgia, EastEnders Christmas episodes, Coronation Street history, Emmerdale drama, or festive TV traditions.   🎧 Subscribe for weekly soap chat 🧼 Read Inside Soap every week 🎄 Happy Christmas from Soap Scoop!   Chapter list (   00:00 – Welcome to Soap Scoop’s Christmas extravaganza 00:34 – EastEnders changes soap history: Den & Angie (1986) 03:51 – Why Christmas became the ultimate soap payoff 04:17 – EastEnders Christmas misery: turkeys, fights & paper hats 05:11 – Trevor Morgan & Little Mo: a harrowing festive storyline 07:36 – Coronation Street at Christmas: warmth, humour & community 08:56 – Hilda Ogden’s iconic Christmas goodbye 09:49 – Dev & Deirdre shock Corrie moment 11:42 – Ken & Deirdre, Wendy Crozier and the impact on Tracy Barlow 13:15 – Why soaps love killing characters at Christmas 14:04 – Archie Mitchell’s murder: the ultimate whodunnit 16:50 – The Six: EastEnders’ modern Christmas blockbuster 18:16 – Emmerdale Christmas shockers: Tom King’s death 20:02 – Tricia Dingle, the storm and Emmerdale spectacle 21:50 – Emmerdale’s experimental Christmas episodes 24:15 – Soap weddings on Christmas Day – why do they keep happening? 25:50 – Chas Dingle’s revenge wedding 26:16 – Little Mo & Billy’s wedding and Jamie Mitchell’s death 29:16 – Stacey & Max affair reveal: soap Christmas perfection 32:08 – Why secrets, reveals and payoff define soap Christmases 33:44 – What’s coming next: Christmas shaping the year ahead 33:52 – Thanks for listening & festive sign-off 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

It’s a Daniel Brocklebank special! In this episode of Soap Scoop, Laura-Jayne is joined by Coronation Street favourite Daniel Brocklebank (Billy Mayhew) as he reflects on 11 unforgettable years on the cobbles — and reveals why he’s swapped Weatherfield for the stage.   Fresh from filming his final Corrie scenes, Daniel opens up about being thrown straight into the lead role of Young Frankenstein at the Liverpool Playhouse, with just five days of rehearsal, tap shoes, big musical numbers and barely a moment to breathe. He shares what it was really like leaving a job he loved, why the transition was so emotional, and how musical theatre has pushed him further than ever before.   Then we dive deep into Billy’s legacy… Daniel revisits the biggest twists of his time on the Street, from the shocking Susan Barlow revelation to Billy’s faith, flaws and fire. He speaks movingly about the MND storyline with Peter Ash, why it was so personal, and the impact it’s had on viewers and the wider MND community.   There’s also chat about Todd, Theo and coercive control, Billy’s instinct to protect the people he loves, the Corrie mementoes Daniel may have taken home (yes — including furniture), and why, after 32 years in the industry, he still sees himself as a jobbing actor.   Honest, funny and deeply heartfelt — this is Daniel Brocklebank reflecting on Billy Mayhew, his Corrie legacy, and what comes next.   LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and tell us in the comments: How should Billy be remembered?   ⸻   Chapters   00:00 – Intro: Daniel Brocklebank joins Soap Scoop 00:26 – Leaving Corrie and jumping straight into Young Frankenstein 01:10 – Tap shoes, five-day rehearsals & musical theatre chaos 02:07 – Opening night nerves and Corrie co-stars in the audience 03:12 – Saying goodbye to the Street without time to process it 04:20 – Driving away from Corrie for the final time 05:18 – Exhaustion, adrenaline and discovering new limits 06:44 – When it might finally hit that Billy is gone 07:56 – Corrie friends checking in and post-show recovery 08:49 – The soaps hat-trick (and why Hollyoaks is missing) 10:03 – Being a jobbing actor after 11 years on Corrie 12:16 – Corrie souvenirs Daniel took home (yes, really) 14:06 – 32 years in the industry and career highlights 15:38 – Who Billy Mayhew really was meant to be 16:47 – The Susan Barlow twist and Billy’s darker edge 18:52 – Playing a vicar with a temper 20:00 – Favourite Billy storylines 20:55 – The MND storyline: how it came about 22:14 – Why the story was deeply personal 24:11 – The impact on viewers and the MND community 24:46 – Billy and Paul: the love of his life? 26:53 – Todd, Theo and coercive control 28:19 – Would Billy save Todd if he could? 29:13 – Who replaces Billy as the Street’s moral compass? 30:33 – Young Frankenstein: where and how to book tickets 31:22 – What Daniel wants to do next 33:43 – Dogs, downtime and life beyond Corrie 34:15 – Billy Mayhew’s legacy 35:10 – Outro & Christmas wishes 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