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Timothy West, the English star of stage and screen known for memorable turns in U.K. soaps “Coronation Street” and “EastEnders,” died on Tuesday. He was 90.

His children released a statement on Wednesday confirming the news. They said that West died “peacefully in his sleep” and was “with friends and family at the end.”

Born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England on Oct. 20, 1934, West went on to have a long career on stage and screen. He was a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company for three seasons in the ’60s, and throughout his life frequently played the leading roles in “Macbeth,” “Uncle Vanya” and “King Lear.”

His first big screen role came in 1975 with the TV series “Edward the Seventh,” in which he portrayed the titular king from the age of 23 until his death. From 1983 to 1990, he starred as patriarch Bradley Hardacre in the comedy drama “Brass,” and also appeared in...

As far as Julia Louis-Dreyfus knows, Jerry Seinfeld’s teases about a potential Seinfeld reunion might as well be yada yada yada. “Yeah, I just saw [that news] last night,” Louis-Dreyfus told The Guardian last week, after Seinfeld made comments about the ’90s sitcom’s future. “And I don’t know what the hell he’s talking about.” Seinfeld hyped up the possibility of some sort of Seinfeld project on Saturday, October 7, at a comedy show at Boston’s Boch Center, after an audience member asked if he liked the way the NBC series ended. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Linda Henry (@linda_pizzuti) “Well, I have a little secret for you about the ending,” he replied. “But I can’t really tell it because it is a secret.” Amid amused groans from the audience, the comedian opened up a bit more. “Here’s what I’ll tell you,...

It sounds like Jerry Seinfeld has at least thought about double-dipping on “Seinfeld.”

At a comedy show last weekend, the Emmy Award-winning co-creator and star of the hit series was asked by an audience member if he liked the show’s controversial ending.

“Well, I have a little secret for you about the ending, but I can’t really tell it because it’s a secret,” Seinfeld said in response. “Here’s what I can tell you, but you can’t tell anybody: Something is going to happen that has to do with that ending. It hasn’t happened yet.”

After the audience erupted in cheers, he added, “And just what you are thinking about, [‘Seinfeld’ co-creator] Larry [David] and I have also been thinking about. So you’ll see.”

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For diehard “Seinfeld” fans who were disappointed with how the hit Emmy-winning ’90s sitcom ended, its co-creator and star Jerry Seinfeld offered an exciting update over the weekend.

During a Q&a with audience members during his comedy show at the Wang Theatre in Boston on Saturday, Seinfeld was asked if he liked the ending of the show.

“Well, I have a little secret for you about the ending, but I can’t really tell it because it is a secret,” he replied. “Here’s what I’ll tell you, but you can’t tell anybody. Something is going to happen that has to do with that ending. Hasn’t happened yet. And just what you are thinking about, Larry [David] and I have also been thinking about. So you’ll see.”

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Is a Seinfeld revival in the works? During a stand-up show in Boston over the weekend, Jerry Seinfeld teased that possibility or something of that sort.

Seinfeld referred to the iconic comedy series finale, telling the crowd that he has a “little secret” and that “something is going to happen” related to that ending.

“It hasn’t happened yet,” he teased. “And just what you are thinking about, Larry [David] and I have also been thinking about, so you’ll see… you’ll see.”

Seinfeld did not elaborate, so we’ll all have to stay tuned.

Buzz of a possible Seinfeld revival is not new. When asked by Ellen DeGeneres on her show in 2018 if Seinfeld could follow other sitcom revivals such as Will & Grace and Roseanne, Seinfeld said, “It’s possible.”

Created by Larry David and Seinfeld, the sitcom aired on NBC for nine seasons from 1989-98 starring Seinfeld...

Jerry Seinfeld teases a secret about the controversial series finale of Seinfeld during a recent stand-up set. According to Seinfeld, something is going to happen related to the ending, but he doesn't provide further details. Both Jerry Seinfeld and show creator Larry David have been thinking about it, hinting at a surprise in the future.

Seinfeld co-creator and star Jerry Seinfeld teases revival plans 25 years after the divisive finale. Watched by an audience of 76 million viewers at the time with fellow co-creator Larry David returning to write the script, the ending of Seinfeld garnered a divisive response. Both critics and audiences were dismayed by an episode that saw Jerry, Elaine, George, and Kramer put on trial for their misanthropic behavior throughout the show, essentially serving as a parade of cameos from memorable guests and minor characters. The closing minutes see the central characters behind bars, serving time as a form of karmic justice.

Are Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David taking a second stab at ending Seinfeld?

During a recent stand-up set, Seinfeld told his audience that he has a “little secret” regarding the NBC classic’s controversial series finale, and that “something is going to happen that has to do with that ending.

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“It hasn’t happened yet,” he teased a Boston crowd on Saturday night.

Hundreds of mourners lined the streets of a Kent village on Thursday for the funeral of comedian and entertainer Paul O’Grady who was been laid to rest following a “moving” service that included a eulogy from actor Julian Clary and a reading from Lord Michael Cashman.

The presenter – known and loved for drag alter-ego Lily Savage – died on 29 March aged 67. While his cause of death is yet to be officially disclosed, he suffered numerous heart attacks over the years.

The service featured a series of personal tributes, including a bronze statue of his beloved late dog Buster that had been placed on a leopard-print throw.

A photograph of a smiling O’Grady was placed at the front of the Grade I listed parish church surrounded by arrangements of lilies.

While the service was private, attended by the entertainer’s family and friends, including Alan Carr and Jo Brand, the village of Aldington,...

Paul O’Grady was laid to rest today (Thursday 20 April) at a private service in Aldington, Kent.

Though the funeral service was restricted to O’Grady’s closest friends and family members, fans and neighbours were invited to watch the procession as it travelled through the village of Aldington in Kent.

After the procession, several celebrities and influential figures were seen at the funeral service at St Rumwold’s Parish Church in the Kent village of Bonnington.

The Salvation Army Band played songs such as “Tomorrow” from the musical Annie. At the time of his death, O’Grady was starring in a touring production of the show as orphanage boss Miss Hannigan.

The Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood was among the mourners spotted at the private service.

LGBT-rights campaigner Peter Tatchell was seen wearing a purple shirt and black tie to the service. Tatchell was one of the first to pay tribute...

Tribeca Film’s Jane Rosenthal and Berry Welsh, whose recent work includes The Irishman and When They See Us, have teamed up with sports producer Colin Barnicle and Nick Barnicle for a Netflix art heist docuseries This Is A Robbery.

Directed by Colin Barnicle, the four-part Netflix original chronicles the world’s biggest art theft. On March 18, 1990, 13 works of art were stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston in the early hours. Guards admitted two men posing as police officers responding to a disturbance call, and the thieves tied the guards up and looted the museum over the next hour. Over 30 years later, the crime remains unsolved.

This Is A Robbery, which will hit the streamer on Apr. 7th, marks the Barnicle brothers’ first foray into true crime. Colin and Nick Barnicle are best known for their sports projects including UFC 25 Years in Short, The Glove and Glory Days.

Local residents and their families are going about their daily lives on the British soap opera, ‘EastEnders.’ Set in Albert Square in the East End of London in the fictional borough of Walford, the BAFTA Award-winning drama is currently airing on BBC One. The critically acclaimed show is also being broadcast on the network’s channel […]

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The 2018 QFest St. Louis begins on Wednesday, April 4, and runs through Sunday, April 8. All screenings will be held at .Zack,. 3224 Locust St. in Grand Center. Advance sales will be available through MetroTix. The schedule of screenings, events, trailers, and full descriptions of the films will appear on the festival website at cinemastlouis.org/qfest. The official QFest St. Louis page on Facebook is facebook.com/QFestSTL.

QFest St. Louis, a presentation of Cinema St. Louis, is sponsored by Jeffrey T. Fort, Aarp in St. Louis, Whitaker Foundation, Regional Arts Commission, Missouri Arts Council, Arts & Education Council, Coffee Cartel, Dekkoo, Just John Nightclub, Dennis Gorg Trust, Mark Utterback, and Michael Reisers:

Here’s the line-up for the 11th Annual QFest St. Louis:

Becks Wednesday, Apr. 4th at 7:00pm.

Singer/songwriter Becks (Tony-winning and Grammy-nominated Lena Hall) gives up her Brooklyn apartment and heads across the country to join her long-distance girlfriend (Hayley Kiyoko) in La.

The 2018 QFest St. Louis begins on Wednesday, April 4, and runs through Sunday, April 8. All screenings will be held at .Zack,. 3224 Locust St. in Grand Center. Advance sales will be available through MetroTix. The schedule of screenings, events, trailers, and full descriptions of the films will appear on the festival website at cinemastlouis.org/qfest. The official QFest St. Louis page on Facebook is facebook.com/QFestSTL.

QFest St. Louis, a presentation of Cinema St. Louis, is sponsored by Jeffrey T. Fort, Aarp in St. Louis, Whitaker Foundation, Regional Arts Commission, Missouri Arts Council, Arts & Education Council, Coffee Cartel, Dekkoo, Just John Nightclub, Dennis Gorg Trust, Mark Utterback, and Michael Reiser

Here’s the line-up for the 11th Annual QFest St. Louis:

Becks Wednesday, Apr. 4th at 7:00pm.

Singer/songwriter Becks (Tony-winning and Grammy-nominated Lena Hall) gives up her Brooklyn apartment and heads across the country to join her long-distance girlfriend (Hayley Kiyoko) in La.

'EastEnders' is to show all sides of Cystic Fibrosis in their latest gripping storyline. In last night's (18.06.15) episode of the BBC One soap Dean Wicks (Matt Di Angelo) discovered he'd fathered a child with Shabnam Masood (Rakhee Thakrar) during a one night stand seven years ago and found out that his seven-year-old daughter suffers from the life-shortening condition. Shabnam gave the child - who she named Roya - up for adoption after giving birth but her father Masood (Nitin Ganatra) tracked her down and gave her address to Dean's mother Shirley Carter (Linda Henry). Shirley then showed up at the home of...

Linda Henry will stand trial for allegedly hurling racial abuse. The 'EastEnders' actress - who plays Shirley Carter in the BBC1 soap - is accused of hurling abuse in a row outside restaurant Jamie's Italian in Greenwich, South East London, in September but entered a not guilty to racially aggravated harassment plea via her lawyer at Bexley magistrates court yesterday (26.11.14) and has vowed to fight the claims ''tooth and nail''. A source said: ''Linda is horrified at the accusation and intends to fight it tooth and nail. ''Those close to her know the truth and the type of person she is. ''She has...

EastEnders' Aunt Babe is ''ruthless''. The Carter family will discover their wayward aunt's illegal side job next week when some of her hash cakes end up in the hands of young Tiffany Butcher and with the police on her trail, actress Annette Badlands says her character will do anything to keep her business running. Aunt Babe decides to hide her cannabis in Dean Wicks' salon but when his mum Shirley Carter (Linda Henry) finds out she becomes enraged with Babe. However, Babe retaliates by threatening to reveal Shirley's secret, that she's Mick Carter's mother, to the rest of the family. Annette told Digital...

EastEnders' Aunt Babe is ''ruthless''. The Carter family will discover their wayward aunt's illegal side job next week when some of her hash cakes end up in the hands of young Tiffany Butcher and with the police on her trail, actress Annette Badlands says her character will do anything to keep her business running. Aunt Babe decides to hide her cannabis in Dean Wicks' salon but when his mum Shirley Carter (Linda Henry) finds out she becomes enraged with Babe. However, Babe retaliates by threatening to reveal Shirley's secret, that she's Mick Carter's mother, to the rest of the family. Annette told Digital...

'EastEnders' is to reveal another big Carter family secret next week. Dean Wicks (Matt Di Angelo) will overhear Mick (Danny Dyer) and Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) discuss another shocking revelation in the Queen Vic following Linda's big birthday party. The married couple aren't aware that Dean - who believes Mick is his uncle - can hear their conversation, but after Mick goes upstairs to bed, Linda realises Dean is still in the pub and urges him to keep quiet about the secret. The latest Carter revelation follows the shock twist that Mick is in fact the son of Shirley Carter (Linda Henry), and...

'EastEnders' is to reveal another big Carter family secret next week. Dean Wicks (Matt Di Angelo) will overhear Mick (Danny Dyer) and Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) discuss another shocking revelation in the Queen Vic following Linda's big birthday party. The married couple aren't aware that Dean - who believes Mick is his uncle - can hear their conversation, but after Mick goes upstairs to bed, Linda realises Dean is still in the pub and urges him to keep quiet about the secret. The latest Carter revelation follows the shock twist that Mick is in fact the son of Shirley Carter (Linda Henry), and...

EastEnders' Dean Wicks ''wants to be'' Mick Carter. Actor Matt Di Angelo thinks his Walford alter-ego will quite enjoy the revelation that Mick - played by Danny Dyer - is his half-brother, after the initial shock wears off, as he looks up to the pub landlord. Dean's mother Shirley Carter (Linda Henry) recently revealed she is in fact Mick's biological mum and not his sister as he believes. Matt told the official 'EastEnders' website: ''Mick is Dean's half-brother and I think Dean's reaction to that will probably be a sharp intake of air, in which I'll hold the moment and wait for some...

EastEnders' Danny Dyer says it was a ''complete shock'' to learn that his character is Shirley Carter's son. The BBC One soap aired a shocking twist last night (22.05.14) as it emerged that Shirley - played by Linda Henry - is in fact the mother of Mick Carter, who has lived his whole life believing the boozing Walford resident is his older sister. Danny admits he was left in the dark about the secret, which has reportedly been planned since executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins introduced the Carter family last December. The 36-year-old actor said: ''I did not see it coming at all! It...

EastEnders' Danny Dyer says it was a ''complete shock'' to learn that his character is Shirley Carter's son. The BBC One soap aired a shocking twist last night (22.05.14) as it emerged that Shirley - played by Linda Henry - is in fact the mother of Mick Carter, who has lived his whole life believing the boozing Walford resident is his older sister. Danny admits he was left in the dark about the secret, which has reportedly been planned since executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins introduced the Carter family last December. The 36-year-old actor said: ''I did not see it coming at all! It...

Timothy West is to join 'EastEnders'. The 79-year-old actor will grace Albert Square in January as retired Billingsgate fishmonger Stan Carter, who arrives in Walford with his sister Aunt Babe - who will be played by Annette Badland - to see his three children Shirley (Linda Henry), Mick (Danny Dyer) and Tina (Luisa Bradshaw-White). Stan has been lonely since his wife died 30 years ago and is over the moon to have his children back in his life, but it isn't long until the ''fluffy old man'' starts ''manipulating'' the Carter clan. Timothy - who recently did a stint in rival...

Danny Dyer's new 'EastEnders' character will be left shocked when he finds out his son is gay. Mick Carter is set to be surprised to discover Johnny (Sam Strike) has been hiding his sexuality from him after his sister Shirley Carter (Linda Henry) catches the 19 year old in the act with Albert Square's bisexual resident Danny Pennant (Gary Lucy) when they drunkenly kiss. A show insider told the Daily Star newspaper: ''Mick is a down-to-earth family man but Johnny has no idea how he will handle the news that he's gay. ''He's kept it a secret for a long time.

Timothy West is to join 'EastEnders'. The 79-year-old actor will grace Albert Square in January as retired Billingsgate fishmonger Stan Carter, who arrives in Walford with his sister Aunt Babe - who will be played by Annette Badland - to see his three children Shirley (Linda Henry), Mick (Danny Dyer) and Tina (Luisa Bradshaw-White). Stan has been lonely since his wife died 30 years ago and is over the moon to have his children back in his life, but it isn't long until the ''fluffy old man'' starts ''manipulating'' the Carter clan. Timothy - who recently did a stint in rival...

Danny Dyer's new 'EastEnders' character will be left shocked when he finds out his son is gay. Mick Carter is set to be surprised to discover Johnny (Sam Strike) has been hiding his sexuality from him after his sister Shirley Carter (Linda Henry) catches the 19 year old in the act with Albert Square's bisexual resident Danny Pennant (Gary Lucy) when they drunkenly kiss. A show insider told the Daily Star newspaper: ''Mick is a down-to-earth family man but Johnny has no idea how he will handle the news that he's gay. ''He's kept it a secret for a long time.

With Mick and Linda Carter (played by Danny Dyer and Kellie Bright) on their way to take over The Queen Vic this Christmas, they will be joined by two of their three children, Nancy and Johnny.

Mummy’s boy Johnny is the baby of the family. The first Carter to go to uni, he’s a gentle boy who’s happy to let the rest of his family be the centre of attention. But Johnny has a secret that is going to place him right at the centre of a family storm.

19 year old Sam Strike (represented by Lee Morgan Management) from Essex will be playing Johnny. Sam has previously appeared in Cbbc's M.I.High. Speaking of joining EastEnders, Sam said "I'm really excited to be joining EastEnders and the Carter family. They're all really strong characters and I can't wait to see what EastEnders has planned for us all. I've...

Danny Dyer's 'EastEnders' family have been unveiled in a new picture. The 36-year-old actor will first appear on the BBC One soap on Christmas Day (25.12.13) as new Queen Vic landlord Mick Carter, the brother of Shirley Carter (Linda Henry), and he comes across as smug and hard-nosed - much like many of Danny's movie characters - while gripping hold of his unimpressed-looking dog. No-nonsense Mick will be joined in Albert Square by his wife Linda Carter (Kellie Bright), son Johnny Carter (Sam Strike) and daughter Nancy Carter (Maddy Hill), all of whom are sporting huge glares in their first...

With Danny Dyer coming into Walford as new Queen Vic landlord Mick Carter, the mockney archetype has sparked a lot of opinion from various forum sites and social media. The votes seem to be split 50/50 with some expressing their love for his working-class nature and the rest dubbing him ‘Danny Dire’. To be fair, he has previously been criticized to limiting himself to the same cockney role in TV shows such as Skins or films like The Football Factory. However, this may work in his favour – he certainly won’t be out of his depth as he will be playing the same role he has become famous for – The working-class cockney, with a different angle from the writers of the successful soap of course.

The criticism of Dyer leading quite a narrow career in terms of acting roles overall, could be seen as irrelevant – Eastenders is full of ‘cockney geezers...

Danny Dyer has joined 'EastEnders'. The 36-year-old actor will grace Albert Square at Christmas as the new landlord of the Queen Vic after landing the role of ''blokes' bloke'' Mick Carter, the brother of Shirley Carter (Linda Henry), in the BBC One soap. The happy-go-lucky chap - ''who loves his kids, his dogs, the monarchy and a bit of 'Land of Hope and Glory''' - will be joined behind the bar by his wife Linda - played by Kellie Bright - as they become the new favourite couple of Walford. Danny said: ''I am so excited about starting a new chapter in...

Actor to play 'bloke's bloke' who is also a big softie as part of overhaul of soap's cast

TV tough guy Danny Dyer is to become the new landlord of the Queen Vic as he joins the cast of EastEnders this Christmas.

The actor – who had previously had talks to become a Walford regular – will take over the running of the pub before the end of the year.

Dyer is known for playing a hooligan in Football Factory and a TV documentary series in which he celebrated violent characters, but he will be breaking up the fights when he takes on the role of Mick Carter.

He will be joined in the Vic by Kellie Bright – who has appeared in Ali G In Da House and the Only Fools And Horses spin-off Rock And Chips – who is to play his wife Linda.

Mick is the brother of Shirley Carter (Linda Henry) and Tina,...

Shirley Carter's EastEnders return causes a stir this evening (December 4) as she tries to give Sharon Rickman some home truths about Phil Mitchell. When Shirley (Linda Henry) learns that the pair have become engaged in a scheme to win custody of baby Lexi, she is naturally suspicious over Phil's motives and can't resist interfering. Paying a visit to Sharon to demand answers, Shirley warns that she doesn't know everything about Phil - bringing up his crack addiction (more)...

EastEnders fans see Shirley Carter arrive back in Walford unexpectedly this evening (December 3). Shirley (Linda Henry) returns to Albert Square after sentences are finally handed out over Heather Trott's murder, with Ben receiving a four-year jail term and Jay being given community service. As the dust begins to settle following the judge's decision, Sharon Rickman offers some advice to Ben's father Phil, encouraging him to concentrate on the future by making sure everything goes right (more)...

EastEnders teenager Lola Pearce may be having second thoughts about Phil Mitchell's plans for her baby daughter Lexi as they head to court later this month. The chances of Lexi being brought back to live on Albert Square rely mainly on Phil (Steve McFadden) in upcoming episodes after he calls off his fake engagement to Sharon Rickman. Remaining committed to the cause, Phil arranges for a foster worker to visit him and Lola (Danielle Harold) so they can discuss a new care plan for Lexi. However, Lola is concerned that Phil seems to be making so many decisions without her. On the day of the foster worker's visit, a troubled Lola bumps into Walford returnee Shirley Carter (Linda Henry), who warns that Phil could push her out of Lexi's life for good if she doesn't start standing up to him. Shirley is still bitter towards Phil following their (more)...

EastEnders' Shirley Carter will destroy Phil Mitchell's fake wedding to Sharon Rickman. The lady of leisure, played by Linda Henry, is returning to the Square next week and is furious to find out that Sharon (Letitia Dean) is re-marrying her ex-fiance Phil (Steve McFadden), in order to get custody of his granddaughter Lexi and sets out to ruin his life. An insider revealed to InsideSoap magazine: ''Make no mistake - Shirley wants revenge, and she will fight to the death if she has to! Her time away from Walford has done her the world of good. She's spent time reconnecting with her...

Phil Mitchell calls off his fake engagement to Sharon Rickman on EastEnders next week after the return of Shirley Carter leaves him spooked. When Shirley (Linda Henry) heads back to Albert Square, she is shocked to hear that Phil and Sharon are pretending to be a couple to secure custody of Lola Pearce's baby daughter Lexi. As reported last week, Shirley immediately opposes Phil's plans, especially when she learns that Ben is Lexi's father. Fearing that Phil (Steve McFadden) just wants full control over Lexi's future and doesn't have Lola's best interests at heart, Shirley vows that she won't let her ex-partner get his own way this time. Sharon's boyfriend Jack Branning also stirs things with Phil by making a thinly-veiled threat, telling him that social services will discover (more)...

Shirley Carter will bitterly oppose Phil Mitchell's plans to gain custody of baby Lexi upon her return to EastEnders next month. Linda Henry's character heads back to Walford in early December just as things are looking up for her ex-partner Phil, who appears to reach a positive turning point after his killer son Ben is sentenced. Viewers will see Phil (Steve McFadden) resolve to concentrate on the Lexi case after Ben is handed a four-year prison term for the manslaughter of Heather Trott. Phil also finally makes his peace with Jay, who has been instructed to carry out community service for covering up the grisly crime. Although Phil hopes to now move on from the tragedy of Heather's death, this may not be possible when a vengeful Shirley arrives back on Albert Square unexpectedly and declares that Ben's sentence was far too lenient. Shirley (more)...

Digital Spy presents the full list of winners at the Inside Soap Awards 2012. Best Actor

Chris Gascoyne (Peter Barlow, Coronation Street)

Shane Richie (Alfie Moon, EastEnders)

Steve Halliwell (Zak Dingle, Emmerdale)

Emmett J Scanlan (Brendan Brady, Hollyoaks) - Winner! Best Actress

Michelle Keegan (Tina McIntyre, Coronation Street)

Linda Henry (Shirley Carter, EastEnders)

Gillian Wright (Jean Slater, EastEnders) - Winner!

Karen Hassan (Lynsey Nolan, Hollyoaks) Best Young Actor

Alex Bain (Simon Barlow, Coronation Street) - Winner!

Maisie Smith (Tiffany Butcher, EastEnders)

Eden Taylor-Draper (Belle Dingle, Emmerdale)

Ellis Hollins (Tom Cunningham, Hollyoaks) Best Newcomer

Natalie Gumede (Kirsty Soames, Coronation Street)

Hetti (more)...

Coronation Street has picked up the most nominations on the Inside Soap Awards 2012 shortlist. The Weatherfield drama leads the way this year with 16 nods in total, compared to 13 for EastEnders, 12 for Hollyoaks and 7 for Emmerdale. This year's 'Best Actor' category is a battle between Coronation Street's Chris Gascoyne (Peter Barlow), EastEnders' Shane Richie (Alfie Moon), Emmerdale's Steve Halliwell (Zak Dingle) and Hollyoaks' Emmett Scanlan (Brendan Brady). The 'Best Actress' category, meanwhile, features Weatherfield's Michelle Keegan (Tina McIntyre), Walford's Linda Henry and Gillian Wright (Shirley Carter and Jean Slater) and departed Hollyoaks favourite Karen Hassan (Lynsey Nolan). Natalie Gumede (Coronation Street), Hetti Bywater (EastEnders), (more)...

An emotional Shirley Carter realises that it may be time to leave Walford in EastEnders tonight (September 6). Following a night sleeping rough outside the Minute Mart, Shirley (Linda Henry) is brought back to the B&B by caring Denise Fox, who is keen to help her as much as she can. Denise's plan has a flaw, however, as Jay is also still staying at the B&B - and tensions explode as Shirley comes face-to-face with him again. When Jay tries to apologise for everything, a furious Shirley forces him up against the wall and declares that he hasn't been punished enough for helping to cover up the truth about Heather's murder. (more)...

Returning EastEnders star Kellie Shirley has claimed that she nearly blew up the Albert Square set while filming her first scene. The Carly Wicks actress, who returns on Thursday (September 6) to help off-the-rails mother Shirley (Linda Henry), revealed that she accidentally lost control of a truck and ran over electrical wires. Speaking to The Sun, she explained: "When I read the script and it said Carly would drive around Albert Square in a big truck, I thought, 'How am I going to do that?' "The Square is tiny so it's not easy to manoeuvre a great big truck around it, especially when you are as small as I am. "I put on Carly's 5-inch heels and got in the truck but as I started the engine and tried to drive in the heels I couldn't control it and ran over a load of electrical wires and almost blew the Square up.

Shirley Carter's time working at The Queen Vic comes to a premature end this evening (August 31) thanks to her ex-partner Phil Mitchell. When Phil (Steve McFadden) finds a drunken Shirley (Linda Henry) behind the bar at the pub, he tries once again to talk her into working things out - but it's still to no avail. Taking matters into his own hands, Phil instructs Alfie to fire Shirley before the day is over. As Phil (more)...

Carly Wicks is to make a surprise return to 'EastEnders'. The character - played by Kellie Shirley - will appear in Albert Square to support her mother Shirley Carter (Linda Henry) when she hears she has gone on a ''downward spiral'' after discovering Ben Mitchell murdered her friend Heather. A source said: ''Carly didn't realise just how much of a downward spiral she was on. It's hard for her to witness. Carly knows she's got a real fight on her hands to sober her up.'' Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) calls in Carly when he realises little can be done to...

Phil Mitchell saves ex-fiancée Shirley Carter from a dangerous situation on EastEnders next week. As Shirley (Linda Henry) continues on her path of self-destruction, she gets drunk at the R&R and responds to the advances of a sleazy guy named Pete who has taken an interest in her. Just as Shirley is leaving with the stranger, Phil (Steve McFadden) is startled to hear that Pete had behaved inappropriately with Sharon (more)...

EastEnders' Shirley Carter must decide whether to report Ben Mitchell to the police in tonight's (August 16) episode of the soap. Phil is horrified to realise that Shirley (Linda Henry) now knows the truth about Heather's murder, but he is still desperate to keep his son out of jail. When Phil (Steve McFadden) begs Shirley to see the situation from his point of view, (more)...

Laurie Brett has laid out her desire for her former EastEnders co-star Linda Henry to join Waterloo Road. The actress, who made her on-screen exit from Albert Square as Jane Beale in January, now plays English teacher Christine Mulgrew on the school drama. The 43-year-old told Inside Soap: "I want Linda Henry to come in and play my sister - I'm sure she could get a few months off EastEnders!" Henry's Walford alter ego Shirley Carter has been at the centre of Heather's murder storyline since March, finally unmasking Ben Mitchell (more)...

Laurie Brett has laid out her desire for former EastEnders co-star Linda Henry to join Waterloo Road. The actress, who made her on-screen exit from Albert Square as Jane Beale in January, now plays English teacher Christine Mulgrew on the school drama. The 43-year-old told Inside Soap: "I want Linda Henry to come in and play my sister - I'm sure she could get a few months off EastEnders!" Henry's Walford alter ego Shirley Carter has been at the centre of Heather's murder storyline since March, finally unmasking Ben Mitchell (more)...

This is a first look at the drama in store on EastEnders as Shirley Carter finally discovers the horrible truth about Heather Trott's murder. Last night (August 14), viewers saw Shirley decide that her fiancé Phil must have killed Heather, as all evidence pointed to the culprit living at the Mitchell house. However, in an explosive episode airing this evening (August 15), a horrified Shirley (Linda Henry) is left in the dark no longer as she learns that Ben has been the guilty party all along. As tonight's episode begins, Ben (Joshua Pascoe) is desperate for his father not to get the blame for a crime (more)...

EastEnders' Shirley Carter warns Ben Mitchell to expect the worst as she prepares to confront Phil in tonight's (August 15) episode of the soap. Having decided that Phil must be Heather's killer, Shirley (Linda Henry) is all set for a showdown with her fiancé as soon as he returns from helping Sharon. Shirley tells Ben that it's not going to be pretty, unknowingly piling the pressure on the troubled teenager as he (more)...

Shirley Carter explodes with rage on EastEnders this evening (August 15) as she edges ever closer to the terrible truth about Heather Trott's murder. Now convinced that her fiancé Phil Mitchell killed Heather, a furious Shirley (Linda Henry) continues presenting her theory to Ben - still oblivious to the fact that the twisted teen is the real culprit. As Shirley rants at Ben, she declares that Phil is a "lying, murdering piece of filth" - before furiously throwing a champagne glass across the room. Ben (Joshua Pascoe) is petrified over the escalating situation and desperately (more)...