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'Neighbours' Paul setbacks, 'Home and Away' return - spoiler pictures

Saturday, May 25 2013, 00:30 BST
By , Soaps Editor
Neighbours businessman Paul Robinson faces a tough time both professionally and personally on UK screens early next month.

A tough week for Paul (Stefan Dennis) begins when he finds his niece Kate Ramsay in bed with bad boy Mason Turner.

Corrie, 'EastEnders', 'Emmerdale' - schedule changes up to June 7

Thursday, May 23 2013, 14:03 BST
By , Soaps Editor
Coronation Street sign

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Early June sees even more soap schedule changes in the week after the Britain's Got Talent live shows.

With Emmerdale needing to catch up on an episode after the Britain's Got Talent week, an hour-long edition will air on Tuesday, June 4 - which means yet another clash with EastEnders.

On Friday, June 7, Coronation Street changes its usual double bill into an hour-long edition airing from 7.30pm as the show airs against The Voice on BBC One. EastEnders will be screened at 9pm that night.

See all the changes over the next fortnight below:

'EastEnders' Khali Best goes behind the scenes - watch

Thursday, May 23 2013, 11:45 BST
EastEnders bosses have released a three-part behind-the-scenes video of the cast and crew discussing how they got their jobs on the show.

The videos have been released on the official EastEnders website and see Khali Best, who plays Dexter Hartman, chatting to several members of the cast, including Shane Richie, Charlie Brooks, Jacqueline Jossa and Jasmyn Banks.

During the first two videos, Best asks the cast and crew about how they got to where they are today.

In the last video, Best questions them over whether they would have done anything differently.

'EastEnders': Ray leaves Walford without Kim - pictures

Tuesday, May 21 2013, 11:09 BST
EastEnders Ray Dixon leaves Walford and Kim Fox behind next week after it becomes apparent just how different they really are.

Ray (Chucky Venn) and Kim (Tameka Empson) choose to leave Walford after Ray decides he needs be with his daughter Sasha permanently following her mum's car accident.

As the pair make preparations to depart, it starts to become more and more apparent that they don't have much in common with each other.

Denise has picked up on this and questions if Kim is making the right decision, but Kim is adamant that it will work this time.

That evening at Kim's birthday party, Ray is horrified when he sees Poppy and Fatboy's present to them - bright orange matching onesies. Kim, however, loves them.

Everyone toasts to Ray's new life.

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Everyone toasts to Ray's new life.


Ray doesn't think much of Kim's outfit.

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Ray doesn't think much of Kim's outfit.



When it is time for them to leave, Kim rushes back inside to get her bag, but she sees that Ray has thrown away his onesie.

Realising that he doesn't really know her, Kim tells Ray that she is staying in Walford.

As everyone goes back inside to the party, Kim sadly watches Ray drive out of her life.

EastEnders airs these scenes on Monday, May 27 at 7.30pm on BBC One.

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'Emmerdale' Adam Thomas interview: 'Adam has to leave the farm'

Tuesday, May 21 2013, 00:02 BST
By , Soaps Editor
Adam Thomas as Adam Barton in Emmerdale

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Adam Thomas



Emmerdale's Adam Barton feels pushed out of his own home next week after Cain Dingle moves in on a permanent basis.

Adam still can't accept the fact that his mum Moira (Natalie J Robb) is dating Cain, so he tries to split them up by convincing Natalie - one of the farm's suppliers - to seduce the bad boy.

When Adam's efforts at setting a honeytrap backfire, things turn violent and he realises that he'll have to move out if Cain (Jeff Hordley) doesn't…

Here, Adam Thomas - who plays Adam - reveals all the gossip on his latest storyline.

'Emmerdale': Kelvin Fletcher teases baby shock for Andy

Tuesday, May 21 2013, 00:02 BST
By , Soaps Editor
Kelvin Fletcher as Andy Sugden in Emmerdale

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Kelvin Fletcher.



Andy Sugden's love life becomes even more complicated on Emmerdale next week as his ex-girlfriend Kerry Wyatt declares that she is pregnant.

A desperate Kerry (Laura Norton) lies that she is expecting a baby when she sees that Andy is ready to make a go of things with her daughter Amy (Chelsea Halfpenny).

Here, Kelvin Fletcher - who plays Andy - reveals how his character reacts to Kerry's big bombshell.

'EastEnders': Lying Kirsty suffers a panic attack - spoiler pictures

Tuesday, May 21 2013, 00:02 BST
By , Soaps Editor
Kirsty Branning suffers a panic attack on EastEnders next week as the stress of her baby lie becomes too much to bear.

Over the past few weeks, viewers have seen Kirsty (Kierston Wareing) trapped in a web of deceit after falsely telling husband Max that she is expecting a baby.

'Neighbours': Makeover for Paul Robinson's home - pictures

Monday, May 20 2013, 11:00 BST
By , Soaps Editor
Neighbours bosses have released two pictures offering a sneak peek at the new-look Number 22 set.

Paul Robinson's home has been given a makeover in time for the arrival of the Willis family, who will soon be moving in.

British Soap Awards - 'Best Actress', 'Storyline' videos released

Sunday, May 19 2013, 08:41 BST
By , Soaps Editor
British Soap Awards bosses have released new clips showing off two of the big moments from last night's ceremony.

As seen in the video below, former Hollyoaks actress Claire Cooper was visibly shocked as Larry Lamb named her as the public's choice for 'Best Actress'.

Cooper, who bowed out as fan favourite Jacqui McQueen earlier this year, had been up against Michelle Keegan, Jennie McAlpine, Nina Wadia and Jessie Wallace in the category.

Watch Claire's winning moment by hitting play below:



The second video shows Coronation Street's Alan Halsall, Natalie Gumede and Jennie McAlpine picking up the 'Best Storyline' prize for the dark tale of Kirsty's abuse of Tyrone.

Watch the Corrie cast accepting the gong by hitting play below:



The British Soap Awards 2013 air tonight (May 19) from 8pm on ITV.

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