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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 Bec...

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 t...

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-conce...

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 a...

It’s a Bradley Riches takeover! In this latest episode of Soap Scoop, Laura-Jayne is joined by Emmerdale star Bradley Riches (Lewis) for an exclusive deep-dive into The Big Quiz: Corrie vs Emmerdale, his whirlwind first year in the Dales, and what’s coming next for Lewis in 2026. Bradley spills everything from mayhem on the The Big Quiz to how he nearly brought the team down with one (very confide...

It’s a huge festive edition of Soap Scoop, as Laura-Jayne and Chloe dive into all the exclusive Christmas spoilers from the brand-new Inside Soap magazine! We break down the festive plots across Coronation Street, Emmerdale, EastEnders, and Hollyoaks, including: Corrie: Becky’s balaclava chaos — bin fires, fake threats, and a desperate dash to Spain Kit’s investigation heats up as Carla vanishes T...

Welcome back to Soap Scoop — the Inside Soap podcast bringing you the biggest soap spoilers, cast interviews and fan theories every week! In this episode, Laura-Jayne and Chloe sit down with Coronation Street’s Amy Cudden, who plays Becky Swain – currently one of the most controversial characters in Soapland. Amy reveals what it’s really like joining the Corrie family, going toe-to-toe with Ali Ki...

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 th...

This week on Inside Soap’s Soap Scoop, it’s pure chaos and laughter as Hollyoaks legends Tamara Wall (Grace Black) and Gemma Bissix (Clare Devine) join Laura-Jayne Tyler and Johnathon Hughes for one of our funniest, most unfiltered interviews ever! Tamara and Gemma reflect on their explosive exits, Grace’s shocking fate, and Claire’s ultimate comeback. They share behind-the-scenes gossip from the...

This week on Inside Soap’s Soap Scoop, we sit down with Todd Boyce, aka Coronation Street’s legendary villain Stephen Reid — to talk about life after the Weatherfield murders, his brand-new stage role in Possum Trot, and his memories from his unforgettable time on Corrie. Todd reveals: His favourite Stephen Reid “kill” (yes, there’s a ranking!) How Coronation Street boosted his stage career and co...

In this week’s episode of Inside Soap’s Soap Scoop podcast, Michael Parr joins Laura-Jayne Tyler to talk all about his Emmerdale comeback as Ross Barton. Michael opens up about returning to the Dales after five years, Ross’ hilarious new energy, and the emotional layers behind his storyline with Charity Dingle, Mack, and April. He reveals the original plan for Ross’ character (you’ll never guess w...

In this episode of Soap Scoop, Chloe Timms chats with the wonderful Jodie Prenger — who plays Coronation Street’s Glenda Shuttleworth. Jodie opens up about Glenda’s karaoke antics, her friendships behind the bar, life working alongside Tony Maudsley and Catherine Tyldesley, and what fans can expect as The Driscolls shake up life at the Rovers Return. Jodie also teases upcoming Corrie Christmas dra...

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to go undercover on a soap set? 👀 In this Soap Scoop bonus episode, Laura-Jayne Tyler chats with Louisa Riley, Inside Soap’s junior writer and undercover journalist, about her secret mission on the set of Hollyoaks! Louisa was invited to take part in a real Hollyoaks competition celebrating the show’s 30th anniversary, where nine fans competed to become the u...

In this week’s episode of Soap Scoop, Chloe Timms sits down with EastEnders star Matthew Morrison, best known for his powerful portrayal of Felix Baker — and his fabulous drag alter ego Tara Misu! 🌟 Matthew opens up about life after EastEnders and his intense new stage role in Blue Orange at the Greenwich Theatre — a gripping play about race, power, and mental health. He shares how it feels to st...

In this week’s episode of Soap Scoop, Chloe Timms sits down with Coronation Street and Hollyoaks star Matt Milburn for an exclusive chat about his exciting new stage role in The Bodyguard UK Tour — and yes, he’s swapping Weatherfield for the West End! Matt talks about stepping into the shoes of Sy Spector, working alongside Adam Garcia, and what it’s like tackling a musical for the first time. He...

In this week’s episode of Soap Scoop, we sit down with Olivia Bromley, who plays Dawn Fletcher in Emmerdale. Olivia opens up about Dawn’s dramatic transformation since moving into Home Farm with Joe Tate, her conflicted morals, and the explosive dynamics with the Tate family. We also dive into one of Emmerdale’s most urgent and thought-provoking storylines – an indecent photo of young Clemmie circ...

In this episode of Soap Scoop, we catch up with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh, best known for her unforgettable 15-year role as Dr. Zara Carmichael in Doctors. Elisabeth opens up about life after the long-running soap, her fondest memories on set, and the powerful connection fans still feel with the show. She also gives us a fascinating glimpse into her brand-new stage role in The Party Girls, a gripping...

In this week’s episode of Soap Scoop, Chloe Timms sits down with Coronation Street star James Cartwright (Theo) to unpack one of the soap’s most disturbing storylines. James reveals what it’s like playing a domestic abuser, how Theo’s obsession with Todd spirals into dangerous territory, and reveals that he burst into tears following challenging scenes.  Plus, Laura-Jayne and Chloe bring you all t...

Actor John Partridge joins Inside Soap’s Laura-Jayne Tyler for a candid chat about his new play The Code, his trailblazing role as Christian in EastEnders, and unforgettable reality TV moments from Celebrity Big Brother. From Hollywood’s closeted history to the challenges LGBTQ+ actors still face today, John speaks with honesty, humour and passion. He also looks back on EastEnders’ iconic Chryed l...

This week on Soap Scoop, Laura-Jayne Tyler is joined by EastEnders star Max Bowden to talk about his brand-new play Murder at Midnight, returning to Walford as Ben Mitchell, and the future of Ballum. We also dive into the latest Coronation Street drama as Becky’s return continues to test Carla and Lisa’s relationship, while over in Emmerdale, Charity and Ross secretly run a DNA test to discover if...

🔥 Bonus Episode: Robron Drama Explodes in Emmerdale! 🔥 Laura-Jayne Tyler and Chloe Timms react to the shocking fallout from Emmerdale’s latest cliffhanger. Aaron and John went over the cliff, Robert was arrested, and fans are left reeling — can Robron survive this chaos? We break down Aaron’s coma, Robert being blamed for John’s schemes, and the heartbreak of watching the village turn against hi...

This week on the Soap Scoop podcast, Laura-Jayne Tyler is joined by Emmerdale’s Rosie Bentham (Gabby) for an exclusive chat about Gabby’s big wedding storyline, the heartbreak ahead with Vinny, and whether Kammy is the man for Gabby next. We also dive into the latest drama from Coronation Street with Swarla rocked by Becky’s shocking return, and preview the fallout for Lisa, Carla, and Betsy. Plus...

🚨 Bonus Episode Alert! 🚨 In this special Soap Scoop, Laura-Jayne Tyler and Chloe Timms react to Coronation Street’s biggest twist of the year — Becky is ALIVE! We dive deep into what this shock return means for Swarla (Lisa & Carla), whether their relationship can survive Becky’s comeback, and the emotional fallout for Betsy. From Amy Cudden’s behind-the-scenes hints to Vicky Myers’ unforgettabl...

Soap Scoop Episode 5: Contains spoilers for Coronation Street, Emmerdale and EastEnders. In the latest episode of the Inside Soap podcast, hosts LJ & Johnny dive into a huge week in Soapland before welcoming Coronation Street’s Ryan Mulvey (Brody) for an exclusive interview. We unpack Corrie’s joyriding plot as Brody and Dylan steal a car on Betsy’s 18th, the shock Carl Webster/James Bailey twist,...

Soap Scoop Episode 4: Coronation Street latest + Joe Layton (Mick) interview. LJ and Johnny preview next week’s Coronation Street: Carla and Lisa’s proposal chaos, the mystery woman Tia Wardley, David vs Carla’s neighbour wars, and Brody going off the rails with Carl—while Sally and Tim step up for the kids. Then Joe Layton (Corrie’s Mick) joins us to talk killing Craig, life after the cobbles, be...