In this week's EastEnders, Louise plans to throw Bex a surprise party in the Vic. Meanwhile in Coronation Street, Chesney orders Bernie to pack her bags after a scam victim shows up.

They really push Mikey North, who plays Gary, to the limits in his character transformations, but he continues to impress, even though Gary finds someone new to attack on a daily basis

In this week's Coronation Street, Sinead publicly announces that she has just weeks to live. Meanwhile in EastEnders, Sonia accuses Martin of not being there for his daughter.

EastEnders fans are in for a treat this Halloween as they watch Honey engage in a major snogfest with Walford's Adam Bateman (pictured).

Coronation Street viewers will be left wondering if there will be another wedding, while in EastEnders Mel bangs on about moving to Portugal and in Emmerdale a couple fails to make up.

As people struggle with their New Year resolutions to 'enjoy' Dry January or Veganuary, these dubious pleasures have thankfully passed soapland by, writes JACI STEPHEN.

In this week's EastEnders, Martin and Kat attempt to protect Kush after he shoves Leo off a balcony. Meanwhile in Coronation Street, Daniel thinks Bethany is his dead wife after he wakes from a nap.

In this week's Coronation Street, Rita receives a request to scatter her ex-husband's ashes in her old haunt. Meanwhile in EastEnders, Bobby and Dennis become fierce rivals.

In this week's Coronation Street, Maria was briefly back kissing doctor Ali, perhaps finally realising that if Gary puts up with his barber doing that to his hair he's mixing with the wrong set.

In this week's EastEnders, Mick and Linda are rewarded with a boat trip on the Thames for winning 'Best pub'. Meanwhile in Coronation Street, Chesney vents over bringing up four infants.

In this week's Coronation Street, Bethany is accused of planning to run off to London with Daniel and Bertie. Meanwhile, in EastEnders, prison-based Whitney claims she acted in self-defence.

In this week's EastEnders, Tiffany's wedding ring is stolen. In Coronation Street Sarah and Adam look set to tie the knot, despite Sarah's fury her daughter is moving to London with Daniel.

In this week's Coronation Street Ali is loaded into an ambulance after Gary partnered with Sharon to get revenge. Meanwhile in EastEnders, Jay practises proposing to Lola.

In this week's Coronation Street, Evelyn reconnects with her old flame, bearded Arthur. Meanwhile, in Eastenders, Ben is visited by Danny, who has a proposition for him.

In this week's Emmerdale Rhona is upset when Kim insists she won't get Graham's money. Meanwhile in Eastenders love and lust are in the air, with Ben admitting he loves Callum.

The much-loved soap has seven cast members who are over 70 and who have been advised to stay at home while writers work to remove them from plots going forward

The actress, 47, tsocked up on food on Wednesday as it was revealed the soap would cut down to two shows a week amid the coronavirus crisis.

She departed her role as Michelle Connor in December 2019, after almost 14 years of playing the popular character on long-running ITV soap Coronation Street.

Fleabag's Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Game of Thrones' Emilia Clarke and The Crown's Claire Foy are just some of the names to have appeared on the programme since its launch on 26 March 2000.

Tracy and Steve are visited by two police officers after Amy has friends round and things get rowdy in Coronation Street. Meanwhile in EastEnders, Gray gives Leo's mum a warning.

With filming halted amid the coronavirus lockdown, Coronation Street are planning a series of spin-off episodes honouring the ITV soap's favourite icons.

Coronation Street star Andy Whyment has warned the soap could go 'off air' unless filming recommences by June after production was halted amid the coronavirus pandemic.

This week in Emmerdale Mandy confessed she'd raised Vinny as her own son without the knowledge of the authorities. Meanwhile in EastendersWhitney tries to get back to normality.

Coronation Street actor Andy Whyment has contradicted veteran star Bill Roache's assurance that the soap will never vanish from the airwaves.

Jamie Tate and Belle Dingle are overheard confessing their love for one another in Emmerdale. Meanwhile in EastEnders, Callum waits to hear if he's passed his police assessment.

The clip showed a young David Platt visiting Roy's cafe to buy a cake from his mum Gail, but something seems array as his dad Martin accepts a mysterious phone call.

In this week's EastEnders, Dotty is reeling in the boys and is asked on a date by convicted killer Bobby. Meanwhile in Emmerdale, a campfire blazes with only Archie and Arthur in sight.

John preceded Jen in show business with his longtime role as Victor Kiriakis on the soap opera Days of Our Lives. 'Christmas with one of my creators,' the perennial A-lister, 50, wrote.

In this week's EastEnders Jean lashes out at Kush and Whitney after making several calls to police over Whitney's disappearance. Meanwhile, in Emmerdale, Laurel cuts Dottie out of a burning tent.

Dettol and Lifebuoy promote hand washing with soap, setting aside their differences over hand hygiene standards

Who can object to washing hands regularly to improve hygiene? In Kerala, the World Bank found out that it isn't enough to promote sensible messages; it's also important that the messages do not appear to be based on ulterior motives, like sales for MNC products. Darryl D'Monte reports.

Some of the top creative minds at Mexican broadcaster Televisa are puzzling over an unexpected challenge: crafting their signature soap operas without a single love scene, or even a tender kiss.

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