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'Neighbours' new puppy Bossy - latest pictures

Tuesday, February 7 2012, 18:23 GMT
By Daniel Kilkelly, Soaps Editor
Neighbours chiefs have released new pictures showing the soap's pet dog Bossy bonding with the cast.

The young Australian kelpie started filming at the show last week and will appear on screen as a new companion for Kyle Canning (Christopher Milligan) later this year.

Gemma Pranita and Eve Morey, better known as Ramsay Street sisters Jade and Sonya Mitchell, are among the stars who have enjoyed spending time with Bossy over the past few days.

Morey commented: "We're absolute suckers for puppies around here and this little one is adorable."

Bossy

© Channel 5



Bossy

© Channel 5



Meanwhile, cast members are said to be eager to feature in storylines alongside Bossy in the coming months.

Neighbours' script producer Emma Gordon joked: "Just how the writers explain why Bossy is performing surgery alongside Dr Karl and Rhys Lawson will definitely be worth watching."

Neighbours airs weekdays at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5 in the UK and weekdays at 6.30pm on Eleven in Australia.

> Neighbours unveils Kyle's new pet dog Bossy
> Neighbours casts Prisoner star as Kyle Canning's grandmother
> Read more Neighbours spoilers and news

'Hollyoaks' unveils Valentine's Day promo - watch video

Tuesday, February 7 2012, 13:27 GMT
By Daniel Kilkelly, Soaps Editor
 Darren Osborne - played by Ashley Taylor Dawson

© Lime Pictures

Hollyoaks bosses have unveiled a feature-length promo video for the soap's Valentine's Day storylines.

As fans already know, the main story taking centre stage next week will be Darren's plan to marry Nancy on February 14. However, with Nancy suspecting that he's cheating on her with Cindy, will they make it down the aisle?

Meanwhile, the relationships between Jono and Ruby and Callum and Maddie have also had their fair share of turbulence in recent weeks. Will they find happiness in time for the most romantic day of the year?

The new trailer also features Dodger, Jodie and Texas - whose complicated love triangle will soon be revisited - along with village singletons Mercedes and Brendan.

Hollyoaks airs weeknights at 6.30pm on Channel 4 with a first look screening at 7pm on E4.

> Hollyoaks Jessica Fox interview: 'Nancy's mum will be vindictive'
> Hollyoaks Stephanie Waring interview: 'Cindy will be heartbroken'
> Read more Hollyoaks spoilers and news

Watch the new Hollyoaks promo in the video below:

'Coronation Street': Jason makes an announcement - video

Tuesday, February 7 2012, 09:02 GMT
By Daniel Kilkelly, Soaps Editor
GS: The Big One: Ryan Thomas Picture Special

© ITV

Coronation Street's Jason Grimshaw announces that he's moving to London to be with Rosie in Friday night's double bill of the soap.

Rosie (Helen Flanagan) can't wait to head to the capital to star in the reality TV show she's been approached for. However, she hasn't been entirely honest with Jason (Ryan Thomas) as the programme's strict conditions say she must be single to take part.

The wannabe celebrity decides that she'll just let her romance with Jason fizzle out rather than crushing him, but when Jason decides that he'll move away with her, she may have to break his heart after all!

Coronation Street airs these scenes on Friday at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV1.

> Coronation Street Ryan Thomas: 'I want fun scenes for Jason'
> Coronation Street: Rosie Webster's exit storyline revealed
> Read our spoiler for Friday's first episode of Coronation Street
> Read our spoiler for Friday's second episode of Coronation Street
> Read more Coronation Street spoilers and news

Watch a preview of the Rosie and Jason plot in the video below:

'EastEnders' Kim lies to Ray - video

Tuesday, February 7 2012, 08:36 GMT
By Daniel Kilkelly, Soaps Editor
Kim Fox from EastEnders

© BBC

EastEnders flirt Kim Fox continues to fight her feelings for newcomer Ray Dixon in tonight's episode of the soap.

Ray (Chucky Venn) is making no secret of his interest in Kim (Tameka Empson) and tells her that she'll succumb to his advances eventually. However, Kim doesn't like his cockiness and claims that she's not interested.

When Kim lies that she already has a date lined up, a plan is set in motion to make Ray jealous! Will it work?

EastEnders airs these scenes tonight at 7.30pm on BBC One.

> Read our full spoiler for tonight's EastEnders episode
> Read more EastEnders spoilers and news

Watch a preview of tonight's EastEnders episode in the video below:

'EastEnders': Are Max and Tanya in trouble? - Spoilers

Tuesday, February 7 2012, 00:01 GMT
By Daniel Kilkelly, Soaps Editor
EastEnders fans will see Max and Tanya's relationship come under strain next week as the pressure of their current situation begins to take its toll.

With Valentine's Day coming up, all is not well between the couple as they seem distant and are failing to communicate with each other properly.

Tanya has received the date for her next scan, and it's her mum Cora (Ann Mitchell) who realises that she's scared of never feeling like a woman again due to her battle with cervical cancer.

Tanya confides her fears to Cora

© BBC



Meanwhile, Max (Jake Wood) chooses to confide in Jack (Scott Maslen) over his own feelings, confessing that he's struggling with the new dynamic of his relationship - and fears that he and Tanya aren't working without the usual passionate spark between them.

When Valentine's Day does arrive, things get worse as Max and Tanya have to spend the evening eating fish and chips at home following a mix-up with their reservation at the Argee Bhajee.

'EastEnders' Alfie to make big mistake? - Spoilers

Tuesday, February 7 2012, 00:01 GMT
By Daniel Kilkelly, Soaps Editor
EastEnders' Alfie Moon fears that he's made a big mistake next week after agreeing a dodgy deal with Derek Branning.

When Alfie (Shane Richie) returns to the Square after time away visiting Charlie, he's not best pleased to discover that Derek (Jamie Foreman) has been stashing stolen copper at The Vic in his absence.

Alfie soon plucks up the courage to confront Derek and politely asks him to remove the supply, but as always, Walford's newest bad boy has ideas of his own.

Derek suggests to Alfie that they could team up for a tax scam involving the sale of alcohol at The Vic, and it's a tempting offer for Alfie as he's in dire financial straits.

Alfie plucks up the courage to confront Derek

© BBC



Alfie agrees to go into partnership with Derek

© BBC



In the end, Alfie puts his doubts to the back of his mind and agrees to team up with Derek - unaware of the ordeal that the villain put the rest of the Moons through recently.

'Emmerdale': Adam and Aaron brawl at the pub - video

Monday, February 6 2012, 12:35 GMT
By Daniel Kilkelly, Soaps Editor
Marlon steps in to try and break up the brawl between Adam and Aaron

© ITV

Emmerdale's Adam Barton and Aaron Livesy come to blows in a dispute over their parents in Tuesday night's episode of the soap.

Adam (Adam Thomas) is not best pleased over Chas's blossoming relationship with John, seeing how much it's hurting Moira. However, when Adam asks Aaron (Danny Miller) to have a word with Chas and he refuses, tempers boil over.

The argument becomes increasingly personal as Adam makes some hurtful remarks about Chas, and it's not long before punches are thrown in front of shocked punters at The Woolpack.

When John and Chas arrive back from a date and see the row, how will they deal with the opposition they're facing?

Emmerdale airs these scenes on Tuesday night at 7pm on ITV1.

> Read our full spoiler for Tuesday night's Emmerdale episode
> Read more Emmerdale spoilers and news

Watch a preview of Adam and Aaron's fight in the video below:

'Coronation Street': Tracy and Steve's war continues - video

Monday, February 6 2012, 11:55 GMT
By Daniel Kilkelly, Soaps Editor
Tracy is furious when she returns home to discover that Steve has turned the flat into two separate apartments

© ITV

Coronation Street's Steve McDonald and Tracy Barlow remain embroiled in a petty feud in tonight's double bill of the soap.

Tracy (Kate Ford) is determined to show Steve (Simon Gregson) that splitting the house is a bad idea, so she starts blaring out music upstairs to annoy him.

However, Steve soon finds a way to deal with the situation by cutting off Tracy's electricity - sparking her fury when she can't get the heating to work. Who will come out on top in this battle of wills?

Coronation Street continues tonight at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV1.

> Read our full spoiler for tonight's first Coronation Street episode
> Read our full spoiler for tonight's second Coronation Street episode
> Read more Coronation Street spoilers and news

Watch a preview of Steve and Tracy's battle in the video below:

'EastEnders' Mandy attacks Lucy - Unseen Picture

Monday, February 6 2012, 00:01 GMT
By Daniel Kilkelly, Soaps Editor
EastEnders minx Mandy Salter loses patience with Lucy Beale in tonight's episode - violently attacking her at the Queen Vic.

Mandy (Nicola Stapleton) is left fuming with Lucy (Hetti Bywater) when the schemer deliberately destroys her wedding dress this evening, but it's when she discovers another one of the teenager's stunts that she finally snaps.

As Mandy and Ian (Adam Woodyatt) arrive at the pub hoping for a quiet drink, they hear from Dot that Heather and Andrew's wedding will be on the same day as their own. This proves to be the last straw for Mandy as she realises that she's a victim of yet another of Lucy's games.

Dramatic scenes follow as Mandy flies at Lucy in front of everyone at the pub. She then has to be hauled away by Andrew (Ricky Grover) to calm down, but is Mandy finished with Lucy yet?

Mandy attacks Lucy

© BBC


EastEnders airs these scenes tonight at 8pm on BBC One.

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