Innholdsfortegnelse for 17 Aug 2020 i TV Soap

“When Will asks if anyone objects, part of Kayla hopes Steve will appear ” There’s no doubt that Steve and the late Adrienne will be Kayla and Justin’s respective eternal soulmates, but as they’ve both slowly recovered from losing them in divorce and death, Kayla and Justin have fallen in love and forged a future together. They are now ready to marry, especially since the bride-to-be believes that Steve has given her his blessing to move on with Justin. What Kayla doesn’t know is that Steve is still desperately and hopelessly in love with her and was planning on asking her to reunite just before he learned of her engagement. As the wedding draws near, it becomes increasingly obvious that their feelings for each other can’t be ignored. Bumping into…

Last year, Constable Colby Thorne made the fateful decision to cross the line onto the wrong side of the law when he and Dean embarked on a vengeful manhunt for Colby’s violent stepfather Ross who had previously killed his mother, Janine. Finally tracking Ross to the middle of nowhere, Colby lashed out and shot Ross dead before he and Dean buried his body in a crude grave. Walking away from the site, Colby hoped he had also buried the secret of his criminal actions for eternity. Unfortunately, there are now strong indications that the consequences of Colby’s (Tim Franklin) crime may be about to be dredged up with the reappearance in Summer Bay of former resident Angelo Rosetta (Luke Jacobz). Once a young cop just like Colby, Angelo lost his…

Following his horrifying collapse with a massive heart attack, billionaire businessman Phillip Walford is rushed to hospital where, while fighting for his life, he determines his only hope of survival is a heart transplant. Fortuitously, Phillip’s prospects are revived when, in a completely different world to the one he lives in, champion AFL player Danny Grey suffers the consequences of sustaining serious concussions on the field. Six months later, while he’s celebrating his engagement to Martina, he’s again struck down with a serious head injury during a violent fracas at the nightclub. Rendered brain dead, his grieving mother Sophia chooses to donate his organs, which paves the way for Phillip to receive his heart! Recovering in hospital, Phillip (Philip Quast) is keen to be discharged and get on with his…

To Adam and Connor’s delight, Chelsea has made the difficult and momentous decision to split from Nick and tentatively reunite her past love affair with Adam, feeling she needs to put the past behind her, forget about Adam’s wrongdoings and focus on what she and Connor need – that’s Adam and the endless love and loyalty he’s anxious to offer them. Settling back into old routines, Chelsea (Melissa Claire Egan) and Adam (Mark Grossman) are keen to assure a nervous Connor (Judah Mackey) that they are fully committed to building a strong future together as a family. While their son is ecstatic about the news, it quickly becomes obvious that others are far from happy, leaving Chelsea and Adam fretting that their love for each other will be undermined. Sharing…

Turning 70 is a milestone Rishi intends on celebrating with flair. Deciding on a camping excursion, he’s forced to make do with a makeshift camp in the backyard when all other venues are fully booked. Unfortunately, the initial frivolity of the day gives way to horror when Arthur nastily bullies Archie during a game of rounders. When the boys are left alone with the campfire that’s ready to be lit, they get into a fight resulting in a massive fire raging out of control. The blaze quickly ignites a nearby tent where little Dotty is playing, forcing her horrified mum, Laurel, to take drastic steps to save her daughter from burning to death!…

After enduring months of emotional abuse from her husband, Geoff, Yasmeen Metcalfe has finally found the inner strength to stand up to his manipulative behaviour as she languishes in prison awaiting trial for stabbing Geoff when he became violent with her. Much to her family’s relief, Yasmeen’s change of attitude is welcome as she now accepts that she was the victim in the relationship, rather than continuing to let Geoff browbeat her into believing she was responsible for their marriage problems. As always, Yasmeen (Shelley King) remains in a vulnerable state of mind, with Geoff (Ian Batholomew) seizing every opportunity to undermine the inroads she’s making in banishing him from her life. True to form, Geoff leaves Yasmeen in turmoil all over again after he offers to drop all the…

netflix WARRIOR NUN SEASON 1 NOW AVAILABLE Nineteen-year-old Ava (Alba Baptista) thought her life was over when she unexpectedly died. That notion vanishes when she suddenly wakes up in the morgue with not only a new lease on life, but also a divine artifact embedded in her back! Perplexed, Ava discovers she now belongs to an ancient order of nuns that have been tasked with fighting evil forces on Earth while outrunning representatives from Heaven and Hell who want to find and control her. netflix DATING AROUND: BRAZIL SEASON 1 NOW AVAILABLE Searching for a soulmate is a difficult task regardless of the wealth of dating apps and platforms available to supposedly make the hunt for romance easier. In reality, love only eventuates in reality, prompting six single people to…

Failing to find love as contestants on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette hasn’t quelled the desires of several returnees to keep on trying as they arrive in a tropical paradise location hoping to be seduced by the sun, surf, and each other! Among the sexy candidates this year are Helena, Jamie, Cassandra, Timm, Brittany, Mary, Glenn, Brittney, Janey, Abbie, Niranga and Jake. Two of the biggest standouts are Ciarran, a reject from Angie Kent’s season of The Bachelorette, who returns to bare all, with his dapper dress sense, daring hairdos, devilish charm and a secret that could rain on his parade. Meanwhile, Keira is back to reign as the Queen of paradise after losing The Bachelor’s Richie Strachan and Jarrod Woodgate on the first season of Bachelor in Paradise and…

First love is always fraught with angst, but in a version of modern-day London, which was radically altered 700 years prior when West Africa’s Aprican Empire colonised Europe, it can be dangerous, especially when prejudice divides society. Caught in a world separated by colour, where black people (the Crosses) are the ruling class, and white populations (the Noughts) are the underclass, forbidden lovers Sephy Hadley (Masali Baduza) and Callum McGregor (Jack Rowan) yearn to be together and defy the orders of the prejudicial powers-that-be. As a certified Nought, Callum vows to rise above the poisonous politics around him and allow his passion for Sephy, a Cross, to shine publicly. They know they risk possible death if they do! Can love conquer insurmountable odds?…

Cast adrift after discovering her live-in lover in bed with another woman, quirky teacher Jess Day (Zooey Deschanel) searches for new digs on Craigslist and soon finds herself moving in with three guys, Nick (Jake Johnson), Schmidt (Max Greenfield) and Coach (Damon Wayans Jnr), who doesn’t stay for long and is replaced by Winston (Lamorne Morris). Throughout the next seven seasons, the gang of four struggle with the travails of career changes and romantic relationships before finally settling down.…

Ahead of her wedding to Eli, Lani is unnerved to think that she is being watched by someone, but although her fears are eased when two unexpected guests reveal themselves, Lani has no idea that a far more sinister figure lurks in the shadows, stalking her every move. Her archenemy Vivian is back in Salem and secretly plotting to kill her to avenge Lani’s fatal shooting of Vivian’s son, Stefan! Thinking the coast is clear, Lani (Sal Stowers) and Eli (Lamon Archey) begin their wedding, and despite a couple of minor hiccups, when Lani’s mother Tamara (Marilyn McCoo) collapses and Gabi (Camila Banus) interrupts to shoot her mouth off, all goes according to plan until the sound of crashing glass heralds the arrival of Vivian (Louise Sorel) who pulls a…

In her profession as a doctor, Claudia is often confronted with terrible medical crises and the unimaginably ugly consequences they have on her patients on a daily basis, but recently those agonies came home to roost for her when she was attacked in her own apartment by a violent drug-addicted home invader. Although she seemed to deal with the issue at the time, she is suddenly unprepared to find the intruder in Emergency and in desperate need of help. The home invader, Jamie (Alex Malone), is unexpectedly dumped outside the hospital after she overdoses on her latest batch of illicit drugs, leaving a horrified Claudia (Roz Hammond) to treat her as she masks her disappointment in seeing that the girl’s addiction has escalated to the point of endangering her life.…

Resurrected thanks to Dr Rolf’s scientific insanity, Princess Gina has spent the last year revelling in putting her master plan to seduce John into action, despite hating the fact that she’s being forced to inhabit Hope’s body to do it. Taking advantage of the fact that John’s wife Marlena has spent the past several months away from Salem on medical business, Princess Gina has moved into John’s townhouse following a domestic disaster at Hope’s house. Having nestled close to John, Princess Gina is finally ready to seduce him into bed, but as they toast to their ‘friendship,’ they’re startled by Marlena’s sudden return. Mrs. Black is back permanently to continue her studies from home, and Princess Gina (Kristian Alfonso) quietly bristles at the intrusion, especially when John (Drake Hogestyn) launches…

On New Year’s Day, Sharon got the shock of her life when she detected a lump in her breast. Although frightened, she did the right thing and sought medical advice before being recommended for a mammogram and ultrasound. Ahead of the procedures, Sharon bravely tries to keep her emotions in check, but her strange behaviour isn’t lost on an attentive Rey. Wanting to face the outcome alone, Sharon receives her results and learns the lump is solid, and therefore she requires a biopsy and a consultation with an oncologist because the lump is likely to be malignant. Once the procedures are scheduled, Sharon (Sharon Case) stays strong, preferring to spend her precious time with her daughters making memories, and making passionate love to Rey (Jordi Vilasuso). Nevertheless, she remains careful…

Distracted with Oliver’s ongoing health woes, Nick decides he needs to take a break from factory business to focus on Oliver and his emotionally ailing mum, Leanne, in their time of crisis. Aware that Underworld needs a guiding hand who knows what they’re doing, Nick asks Carla to step into her old position and run things for a while. Keen to be boss of her own domain again, Carla heads to the factory and quickly surprises the workers with the news that “Mrs. Connor” is in charge again. While the workers reel over the change, Sarah is grateful when Carla offers to handle Gary and the exorbitant price he’s charging the business for leasing the building.…

Engaged for what seems like a lifetime, Lydia and Sam have finally set the date and preparations are being finalised for a lovely and intimate church ceremony followed by a typically rowdy Dingle family reception. All is going well until motormouth Mandy muscles in on helping Lydia and promptly whisks her cousin’s fiancée off into Hotten for a raucous hen’s night. Caught up in the shenanigans, Lydia goes along for the ride, but then disaster strikes. Behaving loudly in the back of their taxi, Mandy (Lisa Riley) ends up in an argument with the driver when he insists on throwing the ladies out of the cab on an isolated country road. Despite Lydia’s (Karen Blick) efforts to restore calm, she and Mandy are abandoned, and as Mandy rants at the…

Trade Secrets Former soldier turned independent trader, John Beecham journeys to Delhi, India, in 1795 to put his past at the East India Company behind him and begin anew as a sole trader. Settling into a grand mansion, John not only has to navigate the intense heat of his geographical surrounds, but also the overheated reaction to his presence from his new servants, who reel to find they’re now working for an Englishman. Their misgivings are further fuelled when John introduces his baby son, August, which sparks a chain of salacious speculation because the child is of mixed parentage and seemingly mother-less. Tensions only heighten when John is embroiled in the political intrigue that’s rife in his new country, and his family arrive from England to join him. Secretive newcomers…

stan WONDERLAND ALL EPISODES NOW AVAILABLE On the sun-drenched, beachside shores of a Sydney suburb, one single apartment block plays host to four very different couples, each dealing with the sometimes-painful minefield of love and friendship. Single womaniser Tom Wilcox (Michael Dorman) is brutally dumped by his girlfriend at Dani (Jessica Tovey) and Steve’s (Tim Ross) wedding for refusing her marriage proposal, prompting him to bet his mates that he’ll forgo sex with his female flatmates for a year, otherwise he’ll lose his beloved 1964 Ford car. It’s a vow that’s challenged when Steve’s sister Miranda (Anna Bamford) moves in with him. Meanwhile, Dani and Steve begin navigating life as newlyweds while longtime couple Colette (Emma Lung) and Rob (Ben Mingay) consider having a baby. In another apartment, Grace (Brooke…

Broadchurch’s David Tennant delves deep into the workings of life at one of Scotland’s busiest institutions, Aberdeen Children’s Hospital, where the emotional stories of the brave patients give way to life-changing surgeries, diagnoses of mystery medical ailments, and treatments for double vision, burst appendixes, speech impediments and peanut allergies, among many others. There’s even a close look into the hustle and bustle of the hospital’s kitchen and laundry facilities.…

Fresh from Project Runway, Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn set out to test fashionistas by forcing them to rely on skills other than just their design talents. Each competitor is involved in fledgling fashion businesses, and must figure out if they can actually run a fashion empire as opposed to just create the clothes. It’s an opportunity to expand their businesses, if they can impress judges, Naomi Campbell, Nicole Richie, Chiara Ferragni, Carine Roitfeld and Joseph Altuzarra. Will Jonny Cota, Esther Perbandt, Sander Bos, Megan Smith, Ji Won Choi, Rinat Brodach, Sabato Russo, Will Riddle, Troy Arnold, Joshua Hopper, Martha Gottwald or Jasmine Chong emerge victorious?…

In Johannesburg, South Africa, the personal and professional lives of several women are under the microscope. Original housewives Christall Kay and Brinette Seopela fly the flag alongside Lebo JoJo Gunguluza, Lethabo Mathatho, Mpho Merriweather, Mpumi Mophatlane and Tarina Patel, who replace mother and daughter Evodia and Mercy Mogase, Lendy Ter Mors and Naledi Willers after season one. Whether they are old or new, none of them is immune to dramas, with Christall and Brinette adjusting to their divorces, catfights erupting, friendships between almost everyone splintering, and plenty of bitchy gossip reigning supreme!…

Recently returning from Adelaide, Chloe shocked her husband Pierce with the news that her mother, Fay, was deteriorating rapidly in her battle with Huntington’s Disease and that she would like her to come and stay with them in Erinsborough for a while to give her brothers, Mark and Tyler, a break from caring for Fay on a daily basis. Naturally, a loving Pierce didn’t hesitate to agree, although he did air his concerns for his wife’s welfare, fearing Chloe’s emotional and mental health would likely suffer under the weight of seeing her mother succumbing to the same disease that Chloe has inherited. Luckily, Chloe’s new friend, Nicolette, eased the couple’s burden when she offered her skills as a live-in personal nurse for Fay, without revealing, of course, that she has…

Holed up in her new hideout staring at a crude shrine of all the enemies she yearns to destroy, Joan (Pamela Rabe) begins to implement her sadistic plan for brutal revenge! Perpetually walking an ethical tightrope, Will (Robbie Magasiva) oversteps an important boundary that jeopardises his relationship with a by-the-book Vera. Settling into her new Industries Management position, Vera (Kate Atkinson) relies on Ann’s friendship and her strong reconnection with the inmates to ease her return to work, and her enforced daily separation from baby Grace.…

Trapped in the tightening grip of his drug addiction, Shane is ill-prepared when a concerned Roxy discovers the drugs stash in his bag. He angrily lashes out and harshly rebukes her, leaving it clear that he’s in dire straits. After spying Dipi breaking down in anguish over her husband’s strange behaviour, a frustrated Roxy confronts Shane, ordering him to get clean, for his wife’s sake if nothing else. However, Roxy is powerless to escape when Shane flies into a rage, pins her against the kitchen sink, and growls at her. On the verge of violence, he’s only forced to stop when Kyle bursts in and gives him a piece of his mind, leaving Shane withering in his wake as Kyle comforts his terrified girlfriend.…

The men in Tess’ life have kept her whirling on a romantic merry-go-round for months. After having a child with, and then splitting from, Phoenix Warner, Tess has been keen to solidify her passion for Prince, but their relationship has proved rocky, especially when Prince moved on with Dawn. Aware of her relationship angst, Phoenix’s father, Chris, finally steps in to ease her burden. Concerned that Tess (Rebecca McEwan) harbours residual feelings for the long-absent Phoenix, Chris (Michael Galvin) offers her some painful home truths about his son, revealing that Phoenix tried to abandon Tess shortly after Amelie was born. Devastated by the news, Tess doubts her judgement of all men until Chris champions Prince (Jay Kiriona) as an honourable guy. Allowing herself to pursue happiness with him, Tess is…

netflix WAS IT LOVE? SEASON 1 NOW AVAILABLE Possessing a strong survival instinct, single mother Noh Ae-jung (Song Ji-hyo) isn’t scared to be alone, having been romantically unattached for 14 years. Suddenly, her relationship options are sparked when four different guys appear in her orbit, forcing her to choose between them. Will bestselling novelist and Hollywood screenwriter Oh Dae-oh (Son Ho-jun), actor Ryu Jin (Song Jong-ho), financial company CEO Goo Pa-do (Kim Min-joon) or Oh Yeon-woo, a physical education instructor, win Noh’s heart? It’s a tough choice because one is bad but attractive, another is pathetic but rich and handsome, the third is scary and sexy, and the last is younger and flirtatious! netflix GOOD GIRLS SEASON 3 NOW AVAILABLE Successful heist-pullers Beth (Christina Hendricks), Ruby (Retta) and Annie (Mae…

foxtel now/foxtel on demand TRACKERS SEASON 1 NOW AVAILABLE Escaping the drama of an abusive marriage, journalist Milla Strachan (Rolanda Marais) abandons her resentful son and luxurious surrounds to strike out on her own as an analyst for South Africa’s Presidential Bureau of Intelligence. A change in circumstances only highlights her co-workers problems with Lemmer (Jamie Gracie) dealing with anger issues and Milla’s boss Janina Mentz (Sandi Schultz) struggling with a tainted past that makes her position vulnerable for takeover by her second-in-command, Quinn (Thapelo Mokoena). Amid their personal strife, the mysterious Flea (Trix Vivier), an expert wildlife tracker with a checkered past, shakes up their lives, bringing danger to their doorstep. foxtel now/foxtel on demand YOUNG SHELDON SEASON 1 NOW AVAILABLE Before becoming a socially inept brainy physicist on…

High-school misfits, Rachel (Lea Michele), Finn (Cory Monteith), Artie (Kevin McHale), Kurt (Chris Colfer), Mercedes (Amber Riley), Tina (Jenna Ushkowitz), Puck (Mark Salling), Quinn (Dianna Agron), Santana (Naya Rivera), Brittany (Heather Morris), Mike (Harry Shum Jnr), Blaine (Darren Criss) and Sam (Chord Overstreet) become the cream of the crop when they join the William McKinley High School’s floundering glee club. Under the tutelage of popular teacher Will Schuester (Matthew Morrison), the group reclaims its glory days, rising to success in the various Sectionals, Regionals and Nationals competitions. Along the way, careers are developed, loves are lost and found, unexpected deaths and pregnancies complicate lives, but no matter what, the gang ensures that school villain Sue Sylvester (Jane Lynch) doesn’t succeed in shutting the club down.…

Among the scary installments narrated by Jordan Peele, there’s the tale of disgruntled female pop star Fiji (Sky Ferreira) who becomes fascinated with a street performer Jasmine (Jurnee Smollett) and gives her a medallion that gifts her with great acclaim from the public and on a TV singing competition called Ovation. However, Jasmine’s success comes at a price when she loses the medallion, leading to a deadly turn of events. Meanwhile, at St Mary’s Boarding School, new student Irene (Sophia Macy) is bullied by the popular girls led by Madison (Abbie Hern). Convinced that Madison is psychic, Irene conspires to draw out her gift but it results in Madison alienating her friends, in a tale about the search for true, meaningful friendship.…

Experiencing the grief of witnessing their parents’ horrific deaths as children has had irreversible and divergent effects on Frank Nordling (Alexander Karim) and his sister Sara (Malin Buska) into adulthood. While the ultra-confident, upstanding and talented defence lawyer Frank copes with his grief and anger in the boxing ring, Sara is an unhinged police officer in Sweden who is addicted to heroin. Suddenly, their lives change forever when evidence emerges that a Danish mob boss, Thomas Walden (Thomas Bo Larson), murdered their parents, motivating them to begin a dangerous and obsessive journey to seek revenge. It’s one that ends with each sibling sacrificing much of themselves to get the justice they deserve. TVS…

Thank goodness for the daytime soaps and all the streaming TV options I can watch while I’m stuck at home during this second lockdown in Melbourne! I only go out to grocery shop once a fortnight when I buy my copy of TV Soap. I would love to see some more interviews with the Days of Our Lives stars, as well as my other favourite soap, The Young and the Restless. Z. Velevska, Sunshine West Vic Let us know what you think and share your views! Please send all correspondence to tvsoap@nextmedia.com.au…