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Tabledancing Sam, Faye and Cain kiss, and nakedness
Published Sunday, Aug 30 2009, 00:02 BST | By Kris Green | 5 comments
It's Mitchell mania this weekend as Danniella Westbrook's return to EastEnders as Sam Mitchell dominates the soaps coverage.
The show's original Mitchell sister makes her screen comeback on Friday, September 4 on BBC One, but as expected, her first scenes are the week's 'duff duff' moment. I won't ruin her first lines, but let's just say Bianca's (Patsy Palmer) left reeling.
Her first proper scenes go to air on Monday, September 7 as the Mitchells - and Bianca - deal with the fallout of her sudden return. Peggy's (Barbara Windsor) delighted by her daughter's comeback, while Phil (Steve McFadden) insists that it's not safe for her to be back in the area as the police are still after her.
Despite Billy's (Perry Fenwick) caution to be careful, Sam heads downstairs into the bar for a drink. There, Patrick (Rudolph Walker) asks whether the charges against her have been dropped, with Sam responding 'pretty much'. Bianca's devastated as she overhears Ricky explaining that the day he spent with Sam in Brazil was one of the best of his life.
Upstairs, meanwhile, Phil's searching for his sister's passport but his attention soon deviates when he can't find Sam anywhere. Panicking, he heads into the bar with Peggy and they're shocked to find Sam dancing on a table...
How will the Mitchells deal with Sam's sudden return? Will the police catch up with her?
One thing's for sure, family lawyer Ritchie Scott's involved...
> Poll: Are you looking forward to Sam Mitchell's return?
> Picture: Sam Mitchell's going for a thong
> 'EastEnders' Trail: Sam Mitchell's Return



These scenes air on Monday, September 7 at 8pm on BBC One.
Over in Emmerdale, Faye's (Kim Thomson) relationship with Cain moves to the next level in a fortnight's time when they share a kiss.
After finding £5,000 in her son Ryan's (James Sutton) belongings, Faye presumes it to be the result of criminal activity and returns the cash to Cain, warning him to leave Ryan alone. Ryan's furious, though, when he discovers what his mother's done and forces her to apologise.
Faye goes for a drink with Cain where he steps up his flirting. Returning to Faye's house with her, the pair finally kiss but she pulls away, unsure of her actions.
Is Faye falling for Cain? Is she playing games with him? Or are they playing games with each other?



These scenes air on Monday, September 7 at 7pm on ITV1.
Coronation Street's Jason Grimshaw finally discovers that he's been playing for a gay football team in a few weeks when Sean (Antony Cotton) comes clean with both him and the object of his affections Leon (Andrew Langtree).
Leon's staggered by Sean's revelation that Jason's actually straight and in a bid to 'out him', he enters Jason into the club's Mr Gay Weatherfield contest - which he wins. It doesn't take Jason long to start revelling in the attention before stripping on stage...




These scenes air on Friday, September 11 at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV1.
And finally to Hollyoaks where Cheryl (Bronagh Waugh) continues to be transfixed by Calvin (Ricky Whittle) as he works topless at The Loft building site.
Calvin, however, isn't too keen on her overly-brash manner...



These scenes air on Monday, September 7 at 6.30pm on Channel 4.
Let me know your views on the above using the usual form below!
The show's original Mitchell sister makes her screen comeback on Friday, September 4 on BBC One, but as expected, her first scenes are the week's 'duff duff' moment. I won't ruin her first lines, but let's just say Bianca's (Patsy Palmer) left reeling.
Her first proper scenes go to air on Monday, September 7 as the Mitchells - and Bianca - deal with the fallout of her sudden return. Peggy's (Barbara Windsor) delighted by her daughter's comeback, while Phil (Steve McFadden) insists that it's not safe for her to be back in the area as the police are still after her.
Despite Billy's (Perry Fenwick) caution to be careful, Sam heads downstairs into the bar for a drink. There, Patrick (Rudolph Walker) asks whether the charges against her have been dropped, with Sam responding 'pretty much'. Bianca's devastated as she overhears Ricky explaining that the day he spent with Sam in Brazil was one of the best of his life.
Upstairs, meanwhile, Phil's searching for his sister's passport but his attention soon deviates when he can't find Sam anywhere. Panicking, he heads into the bar with Peggy and they're shocked to find Sam dancing on a table...
How will the Mitchells deal with Sam's sudden return? Will the police catch up with her?
One thing's for sure, family lawyer Ritchie Scott's involved...
> Poll: Are you looking forward to Sam Mitchell's return?
> Picture: Sam Mitchell's going for a thong
> 'EastEnders' Trail: Sam Mitchell's Return



These scenes air on Monday, September 7 at 8pm on BBC One.
Over in Emmerdale, Faye's (Kim Thomson) relationship with Cain moves to the next level in a fortnight's time when they share a kiss.
After finding £5,000 in her son Ryan's (James Sutton) belongings, Faye presumes it to be the result of criminal activity and returns the cash to Cain, warning him to leave Ryan alone. Ryan's furious, though, when he discovers what his mother's done and forces her to apologise.
Faye goes for a drink with Cain where he steps up his flirting. Returning to Faye's house with her, the pair finally kiss but she pulls away, unsure of her actions.
Is Faye falling for Cain? Is she playing games with him? Or are they playing games with each other?



These scenes air on Monday, September 7 at 7pm on ITV1.
Coronation Street's Jason Grimshaw finally discovers that he's been playing for a gay football team in a few weeks when Sean (Antony Cotton) comes clean with both him and the object of his affections Leon (Andrew Langtree).
Leon's staggered by Sean's revelation that Jason's actually straight and in a bid to 'out him', he enters Jason into the club's Mr Gay Weatherfield contest - which he wins. It doesn't take Jason long to start revelling in the attention before stripping on stage...




These scenes air on Friday, September 11 at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV1.
And finally to Hollyoaks where Cheryl (Bronagh Waugh) continues to be transfixed by Calvin (Ricky Whittle) as he works topless at The Loft building site.
Calvin, however, isn't too keen on her overly-brash manner...



These scenes air on Monday, September 7 at 6.30pm on Channel 4.
Let me know your views on the above using the usual form below!
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Missa, on August 30th, 2009
FAIN kiss in Emmy! Finally!!!
FAIN kiss in Emmy! Finally!!!
Miss AP Miller, Devon, on August 30th, 2009
As Sam had been involved in the killing of Den the police will be sure to catch up with her.
As Sam had been involved in the killing of Den the police will be sure to catch up with her.
Tina, on August 30th, 2009
Does anyone else think that Drag Queen in Corrie looks like Becky McDonald?!
Does anyone else think that Drag Queen in Corrie looks like Becky McDonald?!
Stephen. Liverpool, on August 30th, 2009
There isn't anything more exciting in Hollyoaks other than Cheryl? 'cause thats hardly a plot line. Or couldn't you be bothered? [Because the pics are being used early, I can only use the pics I'm given I'm afraid... - KG]
There isn't anything more exciting in Hollyoaks other than Cheryl? 'cause thats hardly a plot line. Or couldn't you be bothered? [Because the pics are being used early, I can only use the pics I'm given I'm afraid... - KG]
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When I see those pictures I just can't see that as Sam Mitchell! The Sam Mitchell I know as Kim Medcalfe wore classy clothes not that cheap market tat! She was a business woman too and very classy! She would never be seen dancing on the table! :( Btw, that drag queen in the Corrie snaps looks awfully like Fiona Phillips! :O