Soapwatch: JACI STEPHEN’S ultimate insight into this week’s soaps

Why do soapland folk never dress for the weather? Unlike in real life, there are no parents nagging their offspring to wrap up in winter or suggesting that wearing thermals in summer might not be a great idea. Corrie’s Gary was still in his winter overcoat last week – we’re nearly at the end of … Read more

Soapwatch: CLAUDIA CONNELL’S ultimate insight into this week’s soaps

How many viewers found themselves thinking, ‘Hang on, didn’t you used to be married to Gail in Coronation Street?’ when actor Reece Dinsdale arrived as new character Paul in Emmerdale? As Joe McIntyre, Gail’s fourth husband, he drowned while trying to fake his own death, whereas Paul is seeking out son Vinny having walked out … Read more