The best in TV is being honoured at the National Television Awards 2022.
Nominees were announced in August, with Peaky Blinders, Heartstopperand Bridgerton all receiving multiple nods.
Voting for the NTAs closed hours ahead of the ceremony, which was broadcast on ITV on Thursday (13 October).
While This Morning’s flagship hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield were snubbed from this year’s nominations, others in contention included their colleague Alison Hammond, as well as Bradley Walsh, Graham Norton and Ant and Dec, who won in 2021 for the 20th year in a row.
Elsewhere, drama series such as Bridgerton, Peaky Blinders and Heartstopper celebrate nominations in their show categories, as well as for individual stars: Charithra Chandran and Jonathan Bailey for Bridgerton, Cillian Murphy for Peaky Blinders and Kit Connor and Joe Locke for Heartstopper.
You can find the winners list below.
New Drama
Trigger Point – Winner
Heartstopper
This Is Going to Hurt...
Nominees were announced in August, with Peaky Blinders, Heartstopperand Bridgerton all receiving multiple nods.
Voting for the NTAs closed hours ahead of the ceremony, which was broadcast on ITV on Thursday (13 October).
While This Morning’s flagship hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield were snubbed from this year’s nominations, others in contention included their colleague Alison Hammond, as well as Bradley Walsh, Graham Norton and Ant and Dec, who won in 2021 for the 20th year in a row.
Elsewhere, drama series such as Bridgerton, Peaky Blinders and Heartstopper celebrate nominations in their show categories, as well as for individual stars: Charithra Chandran and Jonathan Bailey for Bridgerton, Cillian Murphy for Peaky Blinders and Kit Connor and Joe Locke for Heartstopper.
You can find the winners list below.
New Drama
Trigger Point – Winner
Heartstopper
This Is Going to Hurt...
- 10/13/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Film
The best in TV is being honoured at the National Television Awards 2022.
Nominees were announced in August, with Peaky Blinders, Heartstopper and Bridgertonall receiving multiple nods.
Voting for the NTAs closed hours ahead of the ceremony, which was broadcast on ITV on Thursday (13 October).
While This Morning’s flagship hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield were snubbed from this year’s nominations, others in contention included their colleague Alison Hammond, as well as Bradley Walsh, Graham Norton and Ant & Dec, who won in 2021 for the 20th year in a row.
Elsewhere, drama series such as Bridgerton, Peaky Blinders and Heartstopper celebrate nominations in their show categories, as well as for individual stars: Charithra Chandran and Jonathan Bailey for Bridgerton, Cillian Murphy for Peaky Blinders and Kit Connor and Joe Locke for Heartstopper.
You can find the winners list below.
New Drama
Trigger Point – Winner
Heartstopper
This Is Going to Hurt...
Nominees were announced in August, with Peaky Blinders, Heartstopper and Bridgertonall receiving multiple nods.
Voting for the NTAs closed hours ahead of the ceremony, which was broadcast on ITV on Thursday (13 October).
While This Morning’s flagship hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield were snubbed from this year’s nominations, others in contention included their colleague Alison Hammond, as well as Bradley Walsh, Graham Norton and Ant & Dec, who won in 2021 for the 20th year in a row.
Elsewhere, drama series such as Bridgerton, Peaky Blinders and Heartstopper celebrate nominations in their show categories, as well as for individual stars: Charithra Chandran and Jonathan Bailey for Bridgerton, Cillian Murphy for Peaky Blinders and Kit Connor and Joe Locke for Heartstopper.
You can find the winners list below.
New Drama
Trigger Point – Winner
Heartstopper
This Is Going to Hurt...
- 10/13/2022
- The Independent - TV
The National Television Awards 2022 will take place tonight (Thursday 13 October) after months of anticipation.
Nominees were announced in August, with Peaky Blinders, Heartstopper and Bridgerton all receiving multiple nods.
Voting for the NTAs closes on Thursday 13 October at noon, hours ahead of the ceremony’s broadcast on ITV at 8.00pm.
However, in a surprise to some fans,This Morning’s flagship hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield are not in contention for any awards this year.
The hosting duo, who also present Dancing on Ice together, are usually staples in the list of nominations for TV Presenter.
Last year, only Willoughby was up for an award. This year’s list marks the first time since 2017 that neither presenter is being considered.
Though Willoughby and Schofield won’t receive any awards, their This Morning colleague Alison Hammond has received a nomination in the TV Presenter category, alongside Bradley Walsh, Graham Norton and Ant & Dec,...
Nominees were announced in August, with Peaky Blinders, Heartstopper and Bridgerton all receiving multiple nods.
Voting for the NTAs closes on Thursday 13 October at noon, hours ahead of the ceremony’s broadcast on ITV at 8.00pm.
However, in a surprise to some fans,This Morning’s flagship hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield are not in contention for any awards this year.
The hosting duo, who also present Dancing on Ice together, are usually staples in the list of nominations for TV Presenter.
Last year, only Willoughby was up for an award. This year’s list marks the first time since 2017 that neither presenter is being considered.
Though Willoughby and Schofield won’t receive any awards, their This Morning colleague Alison Hammond has received a nomination in the TV Presenter category, alongside Bradley Walsh, Graham Norton and Ant & Dec,...
- 10/13/2022
- by Nicole Vassell
- The Independent - TV
The National Television Awards 2022 will take place tonight (Thursday 13 October) after months of anticipation.
Nominees were announced in August, with Peaky Blinders, Heartstopper and Bridgerton all receiving multiple nods.
Voting for the NTAs closes on Thursday 13 October at noon, hours ahead of the ceremony’s broadcast on ITV at 8.00pm.
However, in a surprise to some fans,This Morning’s flagship hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield are not in contention for any awards this year.
The hosting duo, who also present Dancing on Ice together, are usually staples in the list of nominations for TV Presenter.
Last year, only Willoughby was up for an award. This year’s list marks the first time since 2017 that neither presenter is being considered.
Though Willoughby and Schofield won’t receive any awards, their This Morning colleague Alison Hammond has received a nomination in the TV Presenter category, alongside Bradley Walsh, Graham Norton and Ant & Dec,...
Nominees were announced in August, with Peaky Blinders, Heartstopper and Bridgerton all receiving multiple nods.
Voting for the NTAs closes on Thursday 13 October at noon, hours ahead of the ceremony’s broadcast on ITV at 8.00pm.
However, in a surprise to some fans,This Morning’s flagship hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield are not in contention for any awards this year.
The hosting duo, who also present Dancing on Ice together, are usually staples in the list of nominations for TV Presenter.
Last year, only Willoughby was up for an award. This year’s list marks the first time since 2017 that neither presenter is being considered.
Though Willoughby and Schofield won’t receive any awards, their This Morning colleague Alison Hammond has received a nomination in the TV Presenter category, alongside Bradley Walsh, Graham Norton and Ant & Dec,...
- 8/23/2022
- by Nicole Vassell
- The Independent - TV
1965: As the World Turns spin-off Our Private World premiered.
1985: Days or our Lives' John rescued Marlena.
1992: Another World's Donna and John shared a kiss.
2004: The Young and the Restless' Kevin flatlined."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1948: On This is Nora Drake, Bob had disappeared from the hospital, and Nora knew that she was the cause of Bob's unhappiness. Peggy found him in the park, took him to his room and got him a prescription.
1948: On Claudia, Claudia (Patricia Ryan) and David...
1985: Days or our Lives' John rescued Marlena.
1992: Another World's Donna and John shared a kiss.
2004: The Young and the Restless' Kevin flatlined."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1948: On This is Nora Drake, Bob had disappeared from the hospital, and Nora knew that she was the cause of Bob's unhappiness. Peggy found him in the park, took him to his room and got him a prescription.
1948: On Claudia, Claudia (Patricia Ryan) and David...
- 5/8/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1965: As the World Turns spin-off Our Private World premiered.
1985: Days or our Lives' John rescued Marlena.
1992: Another World's Donna and John shared a kiss.
2004: The Young and the Restless' Kevin flatlined."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1948: On This is Nora Drake, Bob had disappeared from the hospital, and Nora knew that she was the cause of Bob's unhappiness. Peggy found him in the park,...
1985: Days or our Lives' John rescued Marlena.
1992: Another World's Donna and John shared a kiss.
2004: The Young and the Restless' Kevin flatlined."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1948: On This is Nora Drake, Bob had disappeared from the hospital, and Nora knew that she was the cause of Bob's unhappiness. Peggy found him in the park,...
- 5/9/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
Jean Slater is returning to 'EastEnders'. Gillian Wright, who played Stacey Slater's mum Jean for eight years before quitting the BBC One soap in 2013, is set to reprise her role for her character's upcoming wedding to boyfriend Ollie Walters, the Daily Mirror newspaper reports. Ollie has stood by Jean through thick and thin despite having to come to terms with her struggle with bipolar disorder. And now viewers will reportedly see her get her happy ever after as new images show a beaming Jean in a bride-to-be t-shirt as she prepares to get ready for her big day alongside her daughter...
- 5/25/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Lacey Turner wants to reunite the Slaters on 'EastEnders'. The 25-year-old actress will return to the BBC One soap as Stacey Branning this month and she admits she wants to bring back her on-screen mum Gillian Wright (Jean Slater) and uncle Derek Martin (Charlie Slater). She told Inside Soap magazine: ''Scenes with the Slaters were always my favourite thing. I'd like to have all of them back. It'd be great if we could get Derek Martin and Gillian Wright, but I know I'm a bit biased.'' Stacey will have one family member in Walford when she returns in Kat Moon (Jessie Wallace), who...
- 2/5/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
A two-week stint in the jungle has a variety of consequences on its celebrity campers. It sends certain stars loopy and turns others into crying divas - but it's had a mellowing effect on EastEnders actress Laila Morse, as she reveals in this interview with Digital Spy.
How does it feel to be out of the jungle, Laila?
If I'm being truthful, I really miss the jungle. I slept well in there and I enjoyed it, but it was hard. You're cut off from the outside world and you don't eat properly. I lost a stone in there, but I'm happy.
Were you worried about the jungle diet and the meagre rations before you went in?
I like my food, so I was certainly worried about the diet before I went in there. I'm a good eater and I get very angry when I get hungry. I have a terrible...
How does it feel to be out of the jungle, Laila?
If I'm being truthful, I really miss the jungle. I slept well in there and I enjoyed it, but it was hard. You're cut off from the outside world and you don't eat properly. I lost a stone in there, but I'm happy.
Were you worried about the jungle diet and the meagre rations before you went in?
I like my food, so I was certainly worried about the diet before I went in there. I'm a good eater and I get very angry when I get hungry. I have a terrible...
- 12/6/2013
- Digital Spy
Gillian Wright has quit 'EastEnders'. The 53-year-old star is leaving her role of troubled Jean Slater after eight years on the BBC One soap to pursue other work, but she has asked show bosses not to kill off her character and hopes to return to Albert Square one day. She said: ''It has been a huge privilege to play Jean Slater these last eight years. ''I treasure the viewers' care and love for the character -- not only through her hard times but through all the laughter too. ''I will miss 'EastEnders' enormously but it is time for me to step back...
- 7/31/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Former 'The Bill' star Tony O'Callaghan is joining 'EastEnders'. The 56-year-old actor is to arrive in Albert Square as enthusiastic gardener Ollie and he will soon become romantically interested in Jean Slater (Gillian Wright). The pair meet after Jean is given her own allotment and although their budding relationship gets off to a lukewarm start they soon become close. Tony is thrilled to be joining the BBC soap, saying: ''I am very excited to be joining a show with as much prestige as 'EastEnders' and I'm looking forward to portraying the nice side and humour of Ollie.'' Tony played Sergeant Matt Boyden in ITV...
- 6/13/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
EastEnders star Laila Morse has admitted that she was "bloody petrified" with nerves when she first joined the soap. The actress has been playing the role of Mo Harris since 2000 and opens up about Albert Square life in her new autobiography Just A Mo, which is being serialised in The Mirror this week. Reflecting on her early days at EastEnders, Morse wrote: "My first scene was with Pam St Clement, who played Pat Butcher, but my stomach was flipping over like a live kipper and it passed in a haze. A couple of weeks later, a TV critic said I acted like a lump of cardboard. I daresay he was right! I was bloody petrified. "It was three years before I started to feel comfortable on set. But I made a load of new friends - Derek Martin, Gillian Wright, Laurie Brett, Shane Richie and Jessie Wallace. "June (more)...
- 1/23/2013
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders star Gillian Wright has claimed that Jean Slater is potentially "cruel, ugly and nasty". Her character Jean, who suffers from bipolar disorder, became the victim of fraud earlier this year when she involved herself with businessman Michael Moon. Wright, who won the 'Best Actress' award at last week's Inside Soap Awards, was asked by the BBC why fans might be fond of her alter ego. She responded: "Maybe her honesty? Whether she's up or down, she tries her best, even if her best can be pathetic! She can be cruel, ugly and nasty, but at the same time she can be quite funny. (more)...
- 10/3/2012
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
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)...
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)...
- 9/24/2012
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
EastEnders has retained its 'Best Soap' prize at the Inside Soap Awards 2012. The BBC One serial again collected the major award it won last year, while the show picked up seven awards in total at the ceremony at One Marylebone in London today (September 24). > Inside Soap Awards 2012: The Full Winners' List
> Read our full coverage of the Inside Soap Awards 2012 Gillian Wright was named 'Best Actress' for her performance as Jean Slater, while Hetti Bywater's Lucy Beale was 'Best Newcomer'. Charlie Brooks's Janine Butcher was named 'Best Bitch' and David Witts's Joey Branning won 'Sexiest Male'. Ricky Norwood and Tameka Empson were named 'Funniest Male' and (more)...
> Read our full coverage of the Inside Soap Awards 2012 Gillian Wright was named 'Best Actress' for her performance as Jean Slater, while Hetti Bywater's Lucy Beale was 'Best Newcomer'. Charlie Brooks's Janine Butcher was named 'Best Bitch' and David Witts's Joey Branning won 'Sexiest Male'. Ricky Norwood and Tameka Empson were named 'Funniest Male' and (more)...
- 9/24/2012
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
'EastEnders' was named Best Soap at the InsideSoap Awards tonight (24.09.12). The BBC soap beat rivals 'Hollyoaks', 'Emmerdale' and 'Coronation Street' to take home the coveted prize, with the soap also picking up awards for Best Actress (Gillian Wright) and Best Newcomer (Hetti Bywater). Both Funniest Male and Funniest Female went to 'EastEnders' stars, with Ricky Norwood and Tameka Empson taking the award. Commenting on her win at One Marylebone in London, Tameka told Bang Showbiz: ''It feels great - it feels really great. I'm slightly speechless! But I can still say thank you to everybody who voted.'' 'Hollyoaks' hunk Emmett...
- 9/22/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
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)...
- 9/17/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders bosses have announced plans to reference Team Gb's Olympic success in Tuesday night's episode of the soap. A special scene will be filmed tomorrow (August 7) celebrating the recent achievements of British Olympians, before being slotted in for broadcast later in the evening. The scene in question will feature Jean Slater (Gillian Wright), Tyler Moon (Tony Discipline) and Ray Dixon (Chucky Venn) as they praise Team Gb and discuss how proud they feel to be living in London. Today's news comes a fortnight after EastEnders marked the Olympics with special live scenes showing Billy Mitchell (Perry Fenwick) carrying the Olympic torch. EastEnders' (more)...
- 8/6/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Nominees for this year's Inside Soap Awards have been revealed. Voting is now open to the public in 14 categories for the annual awards, with the UK's biggest soaps - 'Coronation Street', 'Emmerdale', 'EastEnders' and 'Hollyoaks' - all equally represented. Categories at the awards - sponsored by Boohoo.com - include Sexiest Male and Female, Funniest Male and Female and Best Bad Boy and Best Bitch, as well as the most sought after awards of the night, Best Actor and Best Actress. Soap babes battling it out in the Best Actress section include 'EastEnders' Linda Henry, Jessie Wallace and Gillian Wright, who will...
- 7/6/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Jean Slater makes a surprising decision in Friday night's (June 29) EastEnders episode as she publicly defends schemer Michael Moon. The pair have recently been at war after Michael (Steve John Shepherd) cruelly conned Jean, but it seems that their twisted feud could finally be over later this week. When Jean (Gillian Wright) spots Michael and asks how the baby is doing, a number of the local residents can't resist staring as they talk. As Kat approaches, Jean loudly announces to (more)...
- 6/27/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders star Gillian Wright has said that she is thrilled to see Jean Slater standing up for herself in her current storyline. Jean has spent the past few weeks battling to prove that Michael Moon has conned her, but he has often stayed one step ahead thanks to his twisted attempts to discredit his new enemy. Speaking on This Morning today (June 22), Wright explained that she was keen to show Jean's tough side while filming the emotional plot. Wright commented: "Jean is a victim and the storyline is about a victim, I suppose. [But] I didn't want it to be played as a victim. So I'm looking for any opportunity for her to seize her own power. "Sometimes that might be the smallest thing, like breaking into somebody's house and searching. That's a big thing (more)...
- 6/22/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Jean Slater becomes an unlikely ally for Michael Moon on EastEnders next week as she urges him not to make a terrible mistake. Viewers have seen the pair at the centre of a twisted feud in recent weeks as Jean (Gillian Wright) has been battling to prove that Michael conned her. However, when Michael struggles to cope with his newborn daughter's fight for life in the coming days, it's Jean who encourages him to stand by his partner Janine. The latest story twist comes as Michael (Steve John Shepherd) considers fleeing Walford rather than sticking around to support Janine and their premature baby. Paying a secret visit to Butcher's Joints, Michael starts ransacking the place with the aim of taking anything he might find useful once he leaves. However, Michael is stopped (more)...
- 6/19/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders schemer Michael Moon will finally put a stop to his wicked deception in dramatic fashion on the day of his wedding. Viewers have recently seen Michael (Steve John Shepherd) leave troubled Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) distraught by conning her and going to drastic lengths to cover up his antics. Although Kat Moon (Jessie Wallace) recently branded Michael a thief, even she will begin to doubt Jean's story in the coming days. However, as Michael and Janine's wedding day arrives next week, Kat pays a visit to her former flame and gives him one last chance to tell the truth - warning that Jean may be sectioned due to her erratic behaviour. Realising that he can't let this happen, Michael is finally honest and tells Kat that Jean was right all along.
Pictured: Kat has a showdown with Michael. Later, Michael and Janine's (more)...
Pictured: Kat has a showdown with Michael. Later, Michael and Janine's (more)...
- 6/11/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders star Gillian Wright has assured fans that her character Jean Slater will not remain a "victim" as her current storyline continues. Viewers have seen Jean reach rock bottom this week as she has struggled to prove that scheming Michael Moon (Steve John Shepherd) has conned her. Speaking in a rare live TV appearance on Lorraine this morning (June 8), Wright said that she was delighted to be given such an emotional plot.
Pictured: Gillian Wright on Lorraine. Wright commented: "This [story is] quite special, I think - it's the longest one I've ever had, but also it's taking advantage of someone with bipolar and making them feel like they are losing the plot - that's a tough story." She continued: "The storyline goes on for some time, which is great. And to reassure the viewers, Jean doesn't (more)...
Pictured: Gillian Wright on Lorraine. Wright commented: "This [story is] quite special, I think - it's the longest one I've ever had, but also it's taking advantage of someone with bipolar and making them feel like they are losing the plot - that's a tough story." She continued: "The storyline goes on for some time, which is great. And to reassure the viewers, Jean doesn't (more)...
- 6/8/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' Jean Slater makes a guilty confession to Kat and Alfie this evening (June 8), admitting that she is partly to blame for their missing cash. Kat (Jessie Wallace) and Alfie (Shane Richie) are horrified as they realise that they have returned to a chaotic situation at the pub, with no stock, no money and Jean in a bad way. When Alfie hears what has been going on from Roxy and Michael, he believes that Jean (Gillian Wright) must have stashed the missing cash somewhere and urges her to remember where it is. Jean insists that (more)...
- 6/8/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' Jean Slater struggles to cope under the pressure of Michael Moon's wicked deception in tonight's (June 7) episode of the soap. Jean (Gillian Wright) is distraught this evening as Michael's elaborate attempts to frame her have worked, with even Roxy now refusing to believe her allegations against the schemer. When a bold Michael (Steve John Shepherd) turns up at the pub with Janine following a shopping spree, Jean declares that all of their purchases rightfully (more)...
- 6/7/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Kat Moon makes her EastEnders return this evening (June 7), but is shocked to find that there is a distressing situation unfolding at the Queen Vic. Viewers will see Roxy Mitchell reach breaking point tonight, calling up Alfie for help as she can no longer cope with a hysterical Jean (Gillian Wright) alone. Although Roxy is expecting Alfie to return by himself, he arrives back at the pub with Kat (Jessie Wallace) in tow, bringing her Albert Square absence to an end. (more)...
- 6/7/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders schemer Michael Moon hatches a devious plan to discredit Jean Slater in tonight's (June 6) hour-long episode of the soap. Michael (Steve John Shepherd) knows that he has to make everyone believe that Jean's allegations are just a fantasy, so he invites her round to Janine's place later with the promise that they can sort everything out. When Jean (Gillian Wright) arrives for the meeting, she finds Janine's door open and cautiously pops inside to wait. Soon afterwards, Janine returns home and is confused to find Jean (more)...
- 6/6/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Steve John Shepherd wouldn't wish his 'EastEnders' character on his worst enemy. Walford baddie Michael Moon will try to persuade gullible Jean Slater (Gillian Wright ) to steal the takings from the Queen Vic pub in order to fund his lavish lifestyle and Steve admitted his character is a ''sinister'' man. He told Inside Soap magazine: ''I wouldn't wish Michael on my worst enemy. He's pulled Jean into his sinister little web this time. He's embezzling money from her because he can't get it from anywhere else - and Jean just falls into his lap. Michael's seen things going on at...
- 4/25/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
EastEnders schemer Michael Moon seizes an opportunity to manipulate Jean Slater next week. The pair's unlikely friendship continues in upcoming episodes as Jean (Gillian Wright) helps an agitated Michael to find his key fob when it goes missing, realising that it has sentimental value for him. A grateful Michael (Steve John Shepherd) later repays the favour by helping Jean in the kitchen at the Queen Vic, spotting that she's upset following another discussion about whether Alfie (Shane Richie) can afford to keep employing her at the pub. However, when the police arrest a new suspect in the Heather Trott murder case, it doesn't take long for Michael to (more)...
- 4/2/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' Alfie Moon decides that it's time to take action over his financial problems in Thursday night's (March 29) episode of the soap. Alfie (Shane Richie) has struggled with mounting debts for some time, so he resolves to put up prices at the pub and lose one of his staff members. It soon becomes clear that Jean (Gillian Wright) and Ray (Chucky Venn) are (more)...
- 3/28/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' Jean Slater admits that she could be a crucial witness in the case of Heather Trott's murder in tonight's (March 27) episode of the soap. Jean (Gillian Wright) is shocked when she reads a damning newspaper report which paints Andrew (Ricky Grover) as the guilty party - and expresses her belief that he's completely innocent. Quizzed by Alfie (Shane Richie) and Roxy (Rita Simons), Jean explains that she saw Andrew at the tube station around (more)...
- 3/27/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' Jean Slater sparks a Queen Vic showdown next week after organising a Heather Trott tribute evening at the pub. The story begins as Jean (Gillian Wright) is left distraught when Alfie (Shane Richie) suddenly sacks her, in desperate need of a way to cut costs. However, Alfie is startled by how upset Jean gets and quickly re-hires her as Events Manager. Embracing her new title, Jean decides to host an '80s-themed party at the pub in memory of Heather - wanting to reflect the Walford favourite's fun side. Although Alfie and Roxy (Rita Simons) warn that the event should be kept low-key to avoid upsetting Shirley, Jean is determined to do things her way and starts creating promotional flyers. When the big day arrives, a number of local residents are in attendance to celebrate Heather's life. However, Shirley (Linda Henry) turns (more)...
- 3/20/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' Fatboy Chubb is down in the dumps over his split from Whitney Dean in tonight's episode of the soap. Fatboy (Ricky Norwood) is trying to put on a brave face after losing Whitney to Tyler, but Jean can see that he's struggling when she spots him at The Vic. Jean (Gillian Wright) tries her best to cheer up Fatboy with some advice based on her own romantic troubles, but will her efforts (more)...
- 2/20/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' Jean Slater faces a sad struggle next week as her mental state takes a turn for the worse. Jean (Gillian Wright) remains horrified at being wrongly branded a benefit fraudster in the coming days and begins to behave strangely, sparking concern from Kat and Alfie. After Jean has been for an appointment at the benefit fraud office, she returns home without wearing a coat despite the cold weather - which the Moons realise is a worrying sign. Jean later becomes convinced that Shenice (Lily Harvey) is an angel sent from Stacey to save her from the authorities. Still in her pyjamas, Jean tries to take Shenice out ice-skating - but the youngster realises something (more)...
- 12/13/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders favourite Pat Evans is shocked as Jean Slater tries to upstage her at the charity fete in tonight's episode of the soap. With Jean (Gillian Wright) still upset over Pat being chosen as Norman's Pearly Queen over her, Alfie stands firm in his support of the Queen Vic cook - promising that she can be a Queen after all. Later, Kat proudly brings Jean out on the Square in almost identical attire to Pat (Pam St Clement) - keen to (more)...
- 8/19/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders favourite Jean Slater gets the wrong end of the stick during a friendly chat with Norman in tonight's episode of the soap. When Norman (George Layton) suggests that he and Jean should arrange a "date" for him to show her his Pearly King memorabilia, the Queen Vic's cook gets overexcited - thinking she has a new love interest. Keen to impress Norman, Jean (Gillian Wright) immediately vows to make him the perfect lunch - leaving (more)...
- 8/8/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders favourite Jean Slater can't resist gossiping about Eddie Moon when she finds a pair of his silk underwear in tonight's episode of the soap. Showing Julie the garment in question at The Vic, Jean (Gillian Wright) starts speculating about how much it must have cost and comments on what a surprising man Eddie (David Essex) is proving to be. Julie (Cathy Murphy) is less impressed by the discovery but can see that Jean (more)...
- 7/29/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders star Gillian Wright has revealed that she would like her character Jean Slater to find love once she arrives back on Albert Square. Jean returns to the BBC soap early next week as she completes her course in a psychiatric clinic and heads back to the Queen Vic to stay with Kat and Alfie Moon. Speaking to Inside Soap about the possibility of romance ahead for her character, Wright commented: "Of course I would like her to get a new man! Everyone wants Jean to find love. "The two questions I'm always asked are, 'Where did Jean buy the pink flamingo cardigan?' and 'When will Jean find love?' (more)...
- 3/24/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Cheryl Cole attending the National Television Awards 2011 at the O2 Arena in London.Photo copyright by Solarpix / PR Photos. Hannah Tointon attending the National Television Awards 2011 at the O2 Arena in London.Photo copyright by Solarpix / PR Photos. Matt Cardle attending the National Television Awards 2011 at the O2 Arena in London.Photo copyright by Solarpix / PR Photos. Gillian Wright attending the National Television Awards 2011 at the O2 Arena in London.Photo copyright by Solarpix / PR Photos. Karen Hassan attending the National Television Awards 2011 at the O2 Arena in London.Photo copyright by Solarpix / PR Photos. Jennie McAlpine attending the National Television Awards 2011 at the O2 Arena in London.Photo copyright...
- 1/30/2011
- by James Wray
- Monsters and Critics
EastEnders star Derek Martin has praised the decision to keep Gillian Wright in the soap. Last April, it was confirmed that Wright's alter ego Jean Slater would be written out of Walford, and fans recently saw her admit herself to a psychiatric hospital following the sudden departure of her daughter Stacey (Lacey Turner). However, Digital Spy revealed late last year that Jean will be back on screen in the spring as show bosses have created a comeback storyline for the character. In an interview with the News of the World, Martin discussed the surprise reprieve after being asked to name the best character and actor in EastEnders. He said: "Everyone (more)...
- 1/5/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders star Gillian Wright has landed a new deal which will see her return to the BBC soap in the spring, Digital Spy can exclusively reveal. Back in April, it was confirmed that the actress's character Jean Slater will be leaving Walford at the end of this year. The news emerged alongside the announcement that Wright's screen daughter Lacey Turner had decided to bow out from her role as Stacey. However, in a surprise twist, the show's team have now created a comeback storyline for Jean - although details of how and why she will return to Albert Square are currently being kept closely under wraps. An EastEnders spokesperson today told Digital Spy: "Jean Slater will leave Walford around the end of this year, (more)...
- 11/25/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders has scooped a prize at the Mind Mental Health Media Awards for a second consecutive year. In a ceremony held at the British Film Institute in London last night, the ongoing story of Stacey Slater's bipolar disorder came out on top in the 'Soaps' category, being recognised as an accurate and powerful portrayal of mental distress. A statement released by Mind confirmed that the event's judges were impressed with the "outstanding way in which EastEnders developed Stacey's experience of bipolar disorder without letting it define her character". The performances of Lacey Turner - who plays Stacey - and her screen mother Gillian Wright (Jean) were also highly commended by the panel. Speaking of the show's victory, Turner commented: "I am thrilled that EastEnders has won this award. Playing the bipolar storyline (more)...
- 11/23/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Long-standing EastEnders supporting artist Ina Clare has died at the age of 77. The Walford extra, who played flower stall vendor Ina Foot on the BBC soap, was taken ill on Thursday before passing away at the weekend. Clare made a number of appearances in the role of flame-haired Ina over the years, and a notable moment for the character came just a few months ago when her workmate Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) organised a birthday party for her at the Queen Vic. Paying tribute to the actress, EastEnders executive producer Bryan Kirkwood commented: "Ina was a much-loved and highly valued part of the EastEnders community who will be very much missed in Albert Square. Many viewers will recognise Ina as one of the most long-standing characters on the market, where she's been helping to create the magic (more)...
- 11/1/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders star Gillian Wright has revealed that she thinks that her character has a unique bond with her daughter Stacey Branning. The actress, who plays Jean Slater in the BBC One soap, admitted that their relationship goes a lot deeper than the pair both suffering from bipolar disorder. Speaking to Inside Soap, she said: "Her relationship with Stacey is unique. Not just because they both live with bipolar disorder, (more)...
- 8/29/2010
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
Lacey Turner has admitted that EastEnders' Stacey Branning will never forgive Becca Swanson if she finds out that she betrayed Bradley. Becca's (Simone James) secret has so far remained undiscovered but Turner told What's On TV that that was about to change, as Becca herself reveals all to Stacey's mother Jean (Gillian Wright). "It's actually quite chilling, Jean's scared," she said. "Becca tells Jean that Stacey is hers now." Turner revealed that viewers would see Becca convince Stacey to wash away her medication. "She encourages Stacey to believe that without (more)...
- 8/26/2010
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
EastEnders departee Gillian Wright has described her time with the BBC soap as a "privilege". At the end of last month, it was announced that the 50-year-old actress - who plays bipolar sufferer Jean Slater in the Walford serial - will bow out later this year like her screen daughter Lacey Turner (Stacey Slater). Speaking to Digital Spy on the red carpet at this year's British Soap Awards, she said of her departure: "Things can't last forever. I am an actress and it's all a big adventure, isn't (more)...
- 5/13/2010
- by By Kris Green
- Digital Spy
EastEnders stars Lacey Turner and Gillian Wright are to bow out of the soap later this year, Digital Spy can confirm. The pair - who play bipolar-suffering mother-daughter duo Stacey Branning and Jean Slater - will step down from their roles after almost six years, with Turner in particular expressing her desire to pursue other acting opportunities. The door for a potential return will be firmly left open for Stacey, while Jean's future has yet to be determined. Storyliners are currently working on dramatic departures for the two characters. Speaking of her decision to leave, Turner said: "I've had the most fantastic time at EastEnders. Stacey has been such a brilliant role for me to play, as has being part of the feisty Slater family. "I'm so lucky to have had such challenging storylines, from the affair with Max and being diagnosed (more)...
- 4/28/2010
- by By Kris Green
- Digital Spy
BBC soap EastEnders took top honours at last night's Mental Health Media awards for its portrayal of Stacey Slater's bipolar disorder. Actress Lacey Turner - who plays Stacey - collected Mind's 'Making A Difference' trophy with her screen mother Gillian Wright (Jean Slater) for the show's "continued commitment to tackling mental health storylines in a sensitive and realistic way". It was also noted by the mental health charity that EastEnders' "innovative and inspirational portrayals of mental distress have led to genuine impact". EastEnders' executive producer Diederick Santer this afternoon told Digital Spy: "We've (more)...
- 11/25/2009
- by By Kris Green
- Digital Spy
Stacey Slater spirals out of control during tonight's edition of EastEnders, resulting in her being detained by police and ultimately sectioned by mental health workers. After a showdown with her mother Jean (Gillian Wright), Stacey rushes to see Bradley (Charlie Clements) before he leaves for Canada with Syd (Nina Toussaint-White) and admits that she still loves him. She goes on to reveal that she's been seeing visions of the daughter they never had. Syd's patience (more)...
- 10/9/2009
- by By Kris Green
- Digital Spy
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