Soap explainers

All you need to know about the cast, characters and storylines of your favourite soaps

Did Fatboy die in EastEnders?

ENDER THE ROAD

Did Fatboy die in EastEnders? Exit explained

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Is Bobby Brazier leaving EastEnders?

ENDER THE LINE?

Is Bobby Brazier leaving EastEnders?

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How did Al Chapman die in Emmerdale?

AL REMIND YOU

How did Al Chapman die in Emmerdale?

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What happened to Leo Thompkins on Coronation Street?

GRISLY END

This is what happened to Leo Thompson on Coronation Street

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Who shot Jack Sugden in Emmerdale?

ATTACK ON JACK

This is who shot Jack Sugden in Emmerdale

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Who played Ryan Lamb in Emmerdale?

SOAPER STAR

Who played Ryan Lamb in Emmerdale?

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Who did Suki and Ravi kill on EastEnders?

SECRETS AND LIES

This is who Suki and Ravi killed on EastEnders

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What happened to Sadie King in Emmerdale?

SHE'S THE KING

This is what happened to Emmerdale's Sadie King

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What happened to Baby Jean in Emmerdale?

TATE EXPECTATIONS

This is what happened to Emmerdale's baby Jean Tate

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Why is Brian Conley leaving EastEnders?

LEAVING WALFORD

This is why Brian Conley is leaving EastEnders

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Who is Charles’ mum in Emmerdale?

MUM's THE WORD

This is who Charles' mum is in Emmerdale

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Coronation Street’s Cassie Plummer reveals child prostitution hell – and exposes who’s to blame

'DON'T TRUST HER'

Coronation Street's Cassie Plummer reveals child prostitution hell

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EastEnders fans ‘work out’ Theo Hawthorne’s real identity amid Stacey Slater stalking ordeal

OUT FOR REVENGE

EastEnders fans 'work out' Theo Hawthorne's real identity amid stalking

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What happened to Lydia and Craig in Emmerdale?

HEARTBREAKING

What happened to Lydia and Craig in Emmerdale?

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When is Neighbours back? Release date revealed

NEIGH WAY!

Exact date Neighbours will return – here's when new episodes will be released

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Who is Tyrone Dobbs’ mum in Coronation Street?

MUM'S THE WORD

This is who Coronation Street's Tyrone Dobbs' mum REALLY IS

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How did Lucy Beale die in EastEnders?

WHODUNNIT

How did Lucy Beale die in EastEnders?

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Why was Cindy Beale in witness protection in EastEnders?

BEALE WITH IT

Why was Cindy Beale in witness protection in EastEnders?

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