Soap Gossip

For the week covering 19th July – 23rd July 2010

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EASTENDERS

Childhood memories continue to haunt Ronnie this week as she prepares for her big day with Jack. As tensions continue to boil between Peggy and Glenda, the troubled club owner drops a bombshell that is overheard by a few too many ears – will anyone believe the distressed bride-to-be? Elsewhere, Phil is reluctant to visit Ben, but following a heart-to-heart with Peggy he faces his son. The lad claims he’s made a friend – but all may not be as it seems… Back on the square, Christian and Syed’s relationship goes from strength-to-strength, causing further conflict with Masood and Zainab. While the heartbroken mother throws out Syed‘s clothes, her husband publicly declares he only has two sons. Meanwhile at Patrick’s, preparations for Denise’s funeral ignite some erratic behaviour.

CORONATION STREET

A smitten Audrey invites Lewis to move in with her this week. The former escort is hesitant but resigns to the idea when his partner’s plans become over ambitious. However, a quarrel with Gail causes the hairdresser to make an impromptu announcement at her 70th birthday party… Things go from bad to worse for devious John as he is faced with ultimatums from Fiz and Charlotte. His web of deceit is entangled further with the arrival of a man claiming that Colin Fishwick has been having an affair with his wife! With pressure mounting, is John’s time up? Across the cobbles, Sophie and Sian’s secret is out when Ryan catches the young lovers in a passionate embrace, leaving the girls wondering what he will do next… Elsewhere, a bored Sunita persuades Dev to swap jobs with her.

EMMERDALE

A weight is lifted for Nikhil and Maisie this week as the factory owner finally reveals his mysterious secret to the blonde barmaid. Meanwhile, as a patient Declan plans to whisk Natasha away on a romantic holiday to woo her back, the cunning businesswoman and Nathan are hatching a plan to keep her murderous secret under wraps – but will anyone else get hurt in the process? Elsewhere, Shadrach makes a life changing decision and resolves to stop drinking, determinedly telling Marlon he will kick the habit, even if it kills him… Finally, it’s the end of an era for Diane as she prepares to bid farewell to the Dales in pursuit of a life in France with Charlie. But will the former Woolpack owner’s move be a success?

NEIGHBOURS

Michael struggles with the turbulent job of parenting this week, blaming Natasha’s antics on anyone but her. However, when complaints force him to address the situation, the principal assigns Libby the role of punishing his wayward daughter, which she does in an unconventional way... Meanwhile, Toadie is heartbroken to discover Sonya has a new man. But with the biggest wedding façade in the history of Erinsborough to fund, it seems the lawyer has plenty to keep himself occupied. Elsewhere, Sophie is surprised when the National Basketball Academy she secretly signed Harry up for unexpectedly select him for tryouts. Will he follow his dreams to Sydney or stay with his beloved sisters? Finally, in order to prove himself to Paul, Declan is forced to work with Andrew, resulting in dramatic consequences…

HOME AND AWAY

The boys of the Bay are breaking hearts this week with both Sid and Penn struggling with fidelity. Marilyn and Nicole courageously confront their prospective partners, but will they be satisfied with the answers they receive? Meanwhile, Indi is rattled by intense dreams about Romeo. But when she invites him for lunch the sensitive surfer can’t bring himself to attend, revealing to Nicole that it’s too hard after Annie. Elsewhere, Elijah speaks powerfully at VJ’s school about work as a missionary, prompting Leah’s concern that he misses his old life. The priest assures her that he loves being with her in the Bay, but a letter from a volunteer organisation further propels the businesswoman’s insecurities… Also, it’s a tough week for Angelo when Charlie doubts the disgraced copper’s restaurant idea.

HOLLYOAKS

Tension builds in the McQueen household this week as Carmel confronts Theresa over Calvin’s murder. The teen is finding the pressure too much to bear, but how would a confession affect the strained family? Elsewhere, heads are turned with the arrival of some fresh faces. The Dog’s sporty new owners have turned up, plus a glamour model makes Duncan’s year with an unexpected kiss - something tells us these newcomers won’t be peacefully slotting into village life… It’s not a good week for Jake when Loretta’s obsessive antics prompt his family to think he’s relapsing. He tries to convince them he’s being set up - will anyone believe him with his past? Finally, in another attempt to make amends with his dad, Darren buys Jack an unconventional gift – Barry the greyhound!