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A desperate Bill begs Brooke to return to him but she’s set on finding a new path, despite all the advice she’s getting Brooke is stunned when Steffy admits she wants her father, Ridge, and Brooke to get back together! Since Brooke has yet to file for divorce, Bill sees the delay as a glimmer of hope that she could change her mind about dissolving their marriage. Bill visits Brooke at her home and begs her not to throw away their hard-won happiness. Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) reminds her husband that he shattered that bliss by setting the Spectra fire. Bill reiterates his claim that he’s a changed man because of Liam (Scott Clifton) and Brooke holding him to higher standards. Bill insists that he will be the kind of…

Victoria realised that Brash & Sassy’s new face masks that she’d been testing must have been tainted. For months, Victoria has been overwhelmed with crippling headaches, intermittent hearing loss, blurred vision and inexplicable collapses, all of which finally culminated in her hospitalisation after she passed out during a live TV interview on The Hilary Hour . At long last, Victoria’s (Amelia Heinle) doctors determined the cause of her health woes, revealing that she’d been continually exposed to toxic poison, which had been building up in her system for several months. Alarmed at the news, Victoria suddenly realised that Brash & Sassy’s new cosmetic face masks that she’d been testing for a while must have been tainted with toxins. Her family and friends were stunned by the news…

A fisherman reveals he saw Louise at the boat before Hamish’s time of death. Christmas celebrations are thrown into a tailspin when Piper realises Tyler is the most likely person responsible for Hamish’s death. Piper (Mavournee Hazel) is forced to face the harsh truth when she encounters a fisherman at Tyler’s (Travis Burns) boat. She had gone to the wharf with Paige (Olympia Valance) to try to overcome the panic attacks she’s had since she fell overboard. But after conquering her fears Piper and Paige chat to the man who reveals that he saw Hamish’s (Sean Taylor) lover Louise (Maria Theodorakis) at the boat before Hamish’s time of death. That means that Louise could not possibly have killed Hamish and it leaves Tyler as the last remaining suspect. Tyler had…

“He’s still a bit of a closed-off tortured soul until Billie comes along.” Playing an app developer on The Secret Daughter wasn’t too much of a stretch for James Sweeny who has dabbled with the technology while helping out acting website StageMilk.com. It also wasn’t a stretch for him to play Marc, the love interest of Jessica Mauboy’s character Billie. “It was very easy to fall in love with her on screen because she’s just got this amazing smile and amazing ability to listen to people and offer support and care,” he reveals. But Marc and Billie’s relationship didn’t start off too well with the pair having a very public clash. They continued to bump into each other though and eventually broke down one another’s walls to realise they had…

What is Jack like this season compared to previous seasons? I think you meet a Jack who is having to face some issues that were maybe not dealt with earlier and so those come up in both his relationship and some of the demons he has. I think you see a Jack who possibly feels like he’s losing control, losing the grip of things and having to just cope. He can cope with change as we all do but with him having the issues that he has it compounds everything. What was your favourite scene to film this season? This season there’s so many. I had a lot of really fun scenes with Carolyn [Sara Wiseman] — just their relationship’s in a different place so that was a lot of…

WIN HONG KONG FOOD CITY  COOK BOOK Thanks to Murdoch Books , 5 lucky TV SOAP readers will win the cook book Hong Kong Food City, valued at $49.99 each. That’s a total prize value of $249.90 ! To eat in Hong Kong is endlessly fascinating and exciting. A mere dot on the map of China, and home to 7 million people, Hong Kong boasts a food scene that is breathtakingly rich and varied. Tony Tan explores this vibrant city through 80 exquisite dishes, from the cutting-edge contemporary to the traditional, from both the high and low of Hong Kong cuisine — with recipes from the city’s iconic hotels, its hawker stalls, and even a legendary dumpling house on the outskirts of Kowloon. In stores December. Cantonese lobster with spring…

Ever since he regained control of Spencer Publications, Bill has made good on his promise to divide the decision-making process among him and his two sons. Now Liam is desperately hoping that Wyatt will do the right thing and decide not to demolish the Spectra warehouse in order to make way for their dad’s grandiose skyscraper. Liam (Scott Clifton) calls an emergency meeting and when the men come together, he pleads with them to spare Spectra. Not knowing what Wyatt (Darin Brooks) thinks, Bill (Don Diamont) explains again that he will gladly pay for the fashion house to be relocated. Liam argues that it’s a matter of principle because Sally (Courtney Hope) would still own the building if Bill hadn’t sabotaged their best attempt for success by incinerating their collection…

The murder of Gloria’s ex-husband Tom Fisher (Roscoe Born) in 2006 rudely interrupted the happy marriage she had forged with the wealthy and powerful John Abbott (Jerry Douglas). Driven temporarily insane by the evil Tom, John shot him dead and was eventually sentenced to seven years in prison. Devastated, Gloria quickly found herself doing battle with John’s children who had hated her from the very first day they met her, had disapproved of her marriage to John and were now blaming her for John’s incarceration. After all, Gloria had brought Tom into their lives in the first place. Jack was especially vitriolic towards his stepmother, prompting Gloria to seek her revenge and hopefully change her stepchildren’s attitude to her. Learning that John had the family company, Jabot Cosmetics, develop a…

Alf’s estranged daughter Quinn is back in Summer Bay after an absence of 22 years. When the Stewart family all get together, it’s never a case of a happy homecoming. This troubled clan has a deep well of buried emotions, shocking secrets and dangerous demons that are kept hidden away. It is, frankly, the only way Alf (Ray Meagher) knows how to cope. But that’s all about to come to a confronting head in upcoming episodes of Home and Away, now that his estranged daughter Quinn (Lara Cox) is finally back in Summer Bay after an absence of 22 years. And this time, she is not just looking for answers like she was when she was a young woman back in 1995. Now, Quinn wants to connect with the family…

A moment of joy for Paige and Jack threatens to become a tragedy when a near-miss accident turns out to be something much more frightening. Paige (Olympia Valance) and Jack (Andrew Morley) are celebrating their first Christmas with their son. It’s a happy day for the pair until Gabe seems to be falling ill. Wanting to make sure he’s okay Paige decides to get Gabe checked out at a medical centre. On the way the pram rolls into the traffic but Paige manages to stop it just in time. However when Paige gets hold of the pram she is faced with something way more shocking. It’s a horrendous situation for any parent to be in let alone Paige and Jack who have overcome so much to bring their little boy…

One of the best things about visiting Europe at this time of the year is seeing many cities turn on the festive season charm and become winter wonderlands at their Christmas markets. This is where magic is made — with the help of a whole lot of lights and bright decorations — and suddenly the freezing temperatures become only a minor distraction. Well, almost! At the Christmas markets, there’s a focus on the season’s foods, like chestnuts, gingerbreads and waffles, along with mulled wines brewed especially for the occasion. And then there’s an abundance of stalls selling all kinds of Christmas decorations and gifts. It’s little wonder that the Christmas markets, a long-standing tradition in Europe, have become such big-ticket drawcards for travellers in recent years. And who knows which…

In the months since her traumatic marriage breakdown to Lee , Whitney has steadfastly forged a new future for herself, rebuilding her courage and internal strength to discover that there is life after her husband. She’s even found new love again with The Vic’s bartender Woody Woodward but surprised her family and friends when she announced her engagement. Whitney and Woody have been so happy as they prepare for their wedding but that all changes when an old friend comes to visit. Lee’s old army buddy Moose shows up at The Vic unexpectedly, startling Whitney, who’s happy to see him but wonders why he’s there. Moose soon reveals that he knows that Lee and Whitney’s final divorce papers have come through and is there to check on her. She’s grateful…

If a hit book isn’t being made into a cinema release you can bet it’s been snapped up for a TV series. Recently the list of books made for streaming platforms includes classics, memoirs, young adult fiction, contemporary fiction and more. The standouts on Amazon Prime Video are an eclectic bunch. I Love Dick is a dramedy based on a feminist novel by Chris Krause. It follows filmmaker Chris and her academic husband Sylvere who move to an artistic community in Texas. There they meet Dick, who Chris falls for and starts writing letters to. It stars Katherine Hahn and Kevin Bacon. Also on Amazon Prime Video is the fascinating The Man in the High Castle, based on the novel by Philip K. Dick. It looks at an alternative history…

I’m super excited for the return of Channel Seven’s drama The Secret Daughter . I absolutely loved season one! Singer and actress Jessica Mauboy was brilliant as Billie Carter — it’ll be great to see her reprising her role — alongside a fantastic cast, including Bonnie Sveen and Rachel Gordon . Plus, the featured music is fabulous! I can’t wait to see what drama unfolds this season. Thanks for the behind-the-scenes look, TV SOAP. Bring it on! C. Anderson, via email. Brooke & Thorne: watch out for sparks! Well, well, well, it didn’t take long for Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) to break up with Bill (Don Diamont) now did it? She’s had rose-coloured glasses on for a long time and now she finally sees what a devious…

Wyatt warns Quinn that if she doesn’t stop interfering in his love life, he will disown her. Knowing how unpredictable Quinn becomes when she’s in emotional distress, Wyatt is determined not to allow her to destroy his relationship with Katie. To that end, Wyatt shows up at the Forrester mansion to reason with his mum. Quinn (Rena Sofer) is thrilled to see her son and thinks to herself that it’s a positive sign that Katie (Heather Tom) isn’t with him. However, Quinn is taken aback when Wyatt (Darin Brooks) orders her to stay away from Katie or else Quinn could be arrested. Quinn laughs that she hasn’t done anything to hurt Katie — yet. An agitated Wyatt points out that Quinn has already broken the law by walking into Katie’s…

Perhaps Eve’s new lover will turn out to be Brady. Time away from Salem has done nothing to quell Eve Donovan’s talent for troublemaking, as Victor and Brady quickly learnt when she confronted them at Deimos’s graveside. Looking mysterious, she was clad head-to-toe in black and claimed she had returned to mourn her dead husband. Confused by Eve’s (Kassie DePaiva) claims, Victor (John Aniston) and Brady (Eric Martsolf) were flabbergasted to hear that Eve had supposedly married Deimos six months earlier. Initially, Victor thought that Eve had lost her mind until she produced a marriage certificate confirming that she and Deimos had exchanged legal marriage vows. Explaining how they became husband and wife back in April, Eve revealed that she had returned to Salem and showed up at the…

Normally, news of a baby is something to celebrate with family and friends, near and far. But few people are celebrating now that Kat (Pia Miller) has announced she is pregnant, and nothing is as it seems beneath the surface of this news. The announcement has rocked the already turbulent world of her new boyfriend Robbo (Jake Ryan), her former lover Ash (George Mason) and his new girlfriend Tori (Penny McNamee). These four find themselves in a tangled mess with all the emotions that the reality of a baby raises for all of them. Making it even more dangerous is that Kat is a marked woman and Novak (Mirko Grillini) will not rest until he has done the job of killing her. All the others caught up in this web…

“There’s this spectacular drunken scene where she is able to let loose and be ugly and messy.” In The Secret Daughter Rachel Gordon has the unenviable task of acting like she hates one of the sweetest people in Aussie showbiz. “The hardest part about my job is being angry at Jessica Mauboy,” she reveals. “We’re very close in normal life and then I have to drop into this woman who’s so destroyed and kind of takes a lot of it out on Billie, her character, but she’s been nothing but supportive and kind to me so I’m really grateful for that.” Playing Susan is “a gift of a role”, according to Gordon, but it means she has to go to some dark places, especially this season. Susan has continued to…

Their fledgling relationship was stopped dead in its tracks when Nick was sent back to prison. But he is hopeful of being released soon and wants to know how Amy feels about their romance. Nick’s call comes out of the blue for Amy. He tells her that a barrister has taken on his case and is trying to get him out of jail. So he wants to know if Amy is interested in getting back together. This throws Amy, who is unsure how she feels. It’s been a strange turn of events with Nick who she was seeing despite the fact he once tried to poison her father. Paul warned Amy to stay away but she couldn’t deny her feelings and was won over by Nick’s insistence that he’d changed.…

All the signs are indicating that Blue Nathan is on the verge of a breakdown or contemplating suicide. He’s still deeply absorbed in crippling grief following the tragic death of his girlfriend Ashley and his misery only compounds when he discovers that his mother Kate has separated from her boyfriend Mo . Following the destruction of the memorial graffiti he’s painted in Ashley’s honour, Blue isolates himself from everyone around him, fretting that his memories of Ashley are fading and ruining his desperate desire to stay close to her. Thanks to Mo’s sympathetic advice, Blue finally contemplates ways to deal with Ashley’s loss. Accompanied by Leroy and Junior , Blue returns to the site of Ashley’s memorial and painstakingly recreates it. Left alone to finish his labour of love, Blue…

“If Justin starts to help her out ... you never know what might happen from there.” She’s been a Disney princess, a crazy ex-girlfriend on Neighbours and a DJ but now Sarah Roberts is living it up in Summer Bay. The Melbourne-born actress is playing Willow on Home and Away after two and a half years living in LA. Roberts spoke to TV SOAP about her tough-girl character, moving to Sydney and what’s next for her music. When you auditioned for the role of Willow on Home and Away from LA were you planning to come home at that point? I did have some DJ work lined up but I put a tape down in LA and then was coming back for a DJ gig and…

Festive films have become almost as synonymous with Christmas Day and its lead-up as turkey and presents. So it’s no surprise that there’s a new bunch of movies hitting cinemas to get you into the holiday spirit. Beating the Christmas rush, Bad Moms 2 came out early November. It followed the latest adventures of rebel mums Amy ( Mila Kunis ), Carla ( Kathryn Hahn ) and Kiki ( Kristen Bell ) whose plans to have fun this season were scuttled by their own mothers’ arrivals. Not to be outdone by the mums, the dads are also back in Daddy’s Home 2, which came out on November 23. In it Dusty ( Mark Wahlberg ) and Brad ( Will Ferrell ) team up to give their…

SOUTHERN SOAP IN THE WORKS Former The Vampire Diaries star Ian Somerhalder and his Twilight actress wife Nikki Reed are developing a soapy drama. The series Prohibited is being developed by The CW and comes from Somerhalder and Reed’s company Rare Birds Productions and Warner Bros. It is described as a Southern soap about former thief Amelia who is trying to start a new life in Bourbon Country. However that is threatened when her sisters show up asking for Amelia’s help with a big heist. TOUCHED BY FAN SUPPORT Y&R actor Kristoff St John (Neil) has thanked fans for their support as he continues to deal with the grief over son Julian’s death at age 24 in 2014. St John is reportedly seeking mental health treatment. He posted…