Soap explainers

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

Who are the mothers of Ian Beale’s children?

MUM'S THE WORD

The lowdown on the mothers of EastEnders' Ian Beale’s children

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Is Bobby Beale related to Anna Knight in EastEnders?

FAMILY TIES

This is how Bobby Beale and Anna Knight are related in EastEnders

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Who is Cindy Jnr’s father Nick Holland?

NICK OF TIME

This is who EastEnders' Cindy Jnr's father Nick Holland is

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Who is Carrie Nicholls on Emmerdale and what happened to her?

CARRIE-D AWAY

Who is Carrie Nicholls on Emmerdale and what happened to her?

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Who was Fatboy in EastEnders and what happened to him?

SOAP FAVOURITE

Who was Fatboy in EastEnders and what happened to him?

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Doctors cast: New, leaving and returning characters

SHAKE-UP

Doctors cast: New, leaving and returning characters

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Why did Eve Unwin go to prison in EastEnders?

MEAN STREAK

Why did Eve Unwin go to prison in EastEnders?

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Who is Cindy Beale and did she die in Eastenders?

SHE'S BACK!

Inside the life of EastEnders' Cindy Beale and her big Albert Square comeback

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What happened to Ryan Connor in Coronation Street?

CORRIEFYING

This is what happened to Ryan Connor in Coronation Street

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Who is Emmerdale star Danny Miller?

DANNY BOY

Who is Emmerdale star Danny Miller?

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EastEnders fans share chilling theory about Suki Panesar as she suffers health struggles

PICK YOUR POISON

EastEnders fans share chilling theory about Suki Panesar

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Is David leaving Coronation Street?

KILLER DOWNFALL

Is David leaving Coronation Street?

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Is Kerry coming back to Emmerdale and why did she leave?

WYATT A MINUTE

Is Kerry coming back to Emmerdale and why did she leave?

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Is Dan Spencer leaving Emmerdale for good?

EMMERJAIL

Is Dan leaving Emmerdale?

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Who did Darren Kent play in EastEnders?

KENT YOU REMEMBER?

Who did Darren Kent play in EastEnders?

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What did Lewis do to Ben in EastEnders?

BEN A WHILE

What did Lewis do to Ben in EastEnders?

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Who is Colin in Emmerdale?

DERANGED

Who is Colin in Emmerdale?

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What is wrong with Alfie Moon in EastEnders? Spoiler

ASK FOR THE MOON

What is wrong with Alfie Moon in EastEnders?

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