Buzzin Soap Stars

There is to be a new face on the screen as Coronation Street introduces it’s newest cast member, a parrot called John.  The yellow and blue Macaw is the pet of Jesse Chadwick, played by John Thomas, who is moving into number 11.
The house belongs to his girlfriend Eileen Grimshaw, played by Sue Cleaver, who [...]

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Jeff Hordley who plays the part of the gorgeous Cain Dingle in Emmerdale, has confessed that he suffers from Crohn’s disease.
The 39-year-old actor, was diagnosed with the illness just before his 26th birthday after suffering with problems from the age of 20.  He recognised the symptoms immediately which included diarrhoea, stomach cramps, weight loss and [...]

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Harry Tomb, who played Janine’s elderly Jewish fiance David in Eastenders in December, died peacefully at his London home on Friday after losing his battle with cancer.
The 83-year-old actor, had appeared in numerous programmes including Casualty, The Bill, Heartbeat, Z Cars and The Avengers.
Mr Tomb moved to England  in the 1950’s from Ireland and his [...]

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Chris Bisson, who played the part of Vikram Desai in Coronation Street, has joined the cast of Emmerdale where he will play the part of Jai Sharma.
Jai, along with his siblings, arrive in the Dales t0 manage the new confectionery factory and aim to bring their workplace to the heart of the community.
Playing the role [...]

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London’s Mayor Boris Johnson, is to make a guest appearance in the popular BBC soap Eastenders later this year when he is seen having an argument with the Queen Vic landlady Peggy Mitchell played by Barbara Windsor.
Mr Johnson filmed his scene last week and in the Autumn we will see him step into the local [...]

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