Innholdsfortegnelse for December 3, 2015 i TV Soap

Sex and deception … the latest paternity storyline from the Bold scribes certainly has all the ingredients for months of titillating viewing. We preview what’s next for Ridge, Caroline and Brooke in our cover story. Her real life could be inspiration for one of her movies, as Hollywood screen sweetheart Kate Winslet reveals how, with her third marriage, she has finally found true love. The Titanic star chats to us about love, life and her latest role in The Dressmaker . In our local soaps, danger lurks for Neighbours’ Paige, resulting in a brutal attack – will she survive? Over on A Place To Call Home George may need to watch…

Jack Abbott’s escape from his island prison via a cargo ship has not only brought him more misery but is also terrifying his imposter, Marco, back in Genoa City. As Jack is mistaken for Marco by his enemies aboard the ship before ultimately being identified as a lookalike, Marco is terrorised by Jack’s captors demanding a ransom for their prisoner. Even though Marco (Peter Bergman) pays the asking price with Kyle’s (Lachlan Buchanan) help, Jack’s (Peter Bergman) desperate bid to escape only heightens Marco’s agony. When the cargo ship explodes and presumably kills Jack (who has actually swum to safety), Marco is horrified to be told of the explosion and Jack’s death. Phyllis (Gina Tognoni) is quick to spy her ‘husband’s’ shaken state and becomes suspicious of his actions when…

JOHN & MARLENA: With Sami (Alison Sweeney) still missing, John (Drake Hogestyn) and Marlena (Deidre Hall) come up with a way to regain the upper hand over Stefano (Joseph Macolo) and Andre (Thaao Penghlis). Anxious to keep Sami safe, John makes a deal with Andre for Sami’s safe return. But when Andre makes an unexpected discovery, he’s forced to change his plans. Sami makes a move that catches both Andre and Stefano off guard. Meanwhile, John and Marlena are delighted when Belle (Martha Madison) and Claire (Olivia Keegan) arrive in Salem just in time to celebrate Thanksgiving with them. Besides trying to manage the situation with Stefano and Andre, John and Marlena receive troubling news from Belle. Later, Paul (Christopher Sean) meets with John and provides him with an important…

Steph’s ex, Belinda, is desperate to stop anything coming between herself and her former lover – and the consequences of her obsession could be catastrophic for Toadie. From the moment she arrived in town it’s been clear that Belinda (Nikki Shiels) still holds a flame for Steph (Carla Bonner), even if Steph no longer feels the same way. But Belinda feels that she and Steph are destined to be together – no matter what it takes and no matter who tries to stand in their way. So when the house at number 26 Ramsay Street goes up for sale, Belinda confesses to Steph she’s looking to buy a house for them both so they can start a new life together. A frustrated Steph insists she is not getting back together…

With her marriage over and her happy family life destroyed, Anna is desperate to build a future with Skeet and their new baby. But as Skeet (Benedict Samuel) continues to withdraw from their relationship and Anna (Sarah Snook) grows increasingly suspicious and jealous of her lover, will she ever trust him completely again? With a relationship based on a foundation of cheating, Anna and Skeet have reached the point where they inevitably start to wonder if they will ever be able to fully have faith in one another. Skeet’s charm, zest for life and lack of concern about the potential consequences of his actions were many of the things that drew Anna to him in the first place, but now they could drive a wedge between the two lovers. As…

Lady Gaga Music legend Elton John asked the 29-year-old singer to be godmother to his eldest son Zachary in 2011 and thought she did such a good job he asked her again when his and husband David Furnish’s son Elijah was born in 2013. The pair became friends after collaborating on a performance at the 2010 Grammys. John says Lady Gaga is “a great role model” who helps with bath-time and sings to his kids. Bono U2 front man Bono, 55, first played host to Angelina Jolie, 40, and Brad Pitt, 51, along with their newborn twins, Knox and Vivienne when they stayed at his French home a couple of weeks after the birth in 2008. So it was fitting that he was asked to be their godfather. Brad and…

NEIGHBOURS WEEKNIGHTS at 6.30pm on ELEVEN After weeks of heartache, Terese is finally beginning to accept that her marriage to Brad is over and that their next option will be a divorce. But then she learns that Brad and Lauren have broken off their relationship, leaving her with the faint hope that she and her husband will reconcile, especially after she assumes that Brad dumped Lauren. However, Terese is shattered when a guilty Lauren reveals that she actually severed the relationship, and not Brad, whose apology for allowing Terese to be misled is cold comfort to her. When a visiting Doug notices his daughter-in-law’s devastation, he quickly berates his son for messing up his marriage. Overhearing the conversation, Terese is happy to hear Brad express his regret for his actions…

Being an avid reader of TV SOAP since its first debut, I was amazed that for the past three publications you have discounted the two week preview of future episodes on the Australian series Home And Away in THE GUIDES section, along with any Home And Away feature stories in the magazine. I am wondering would this be an oversight and will be soon rectified as it seems strange one of the best Australian drama programs has been deleted entirely from your magazine. S. R. Snow, Cowra, NSW. Editor’s reply: We missed H&A too, but you will be pleased to know it will feature in upcoming issues of TV SOAP very soon. Watch this space for more info!…

Singer Jessica Mauboy will star in a new drama for Seven in 2016. The pop starlet, who rose to fame on Australian Idol in 2006, will feature in The Secret Daughter . Developed by Screentime specifically for Mauboy, The Secret Daughter is a contemporary family drama about a part-time country pub singer whose life is turned upside down following a chance meeting with a wealthy city hotelier. It will be the first major TV role for the ARIA award-winning singer, and joins previously confirmed new dramas, the Molly miniseries and Rebecca Gibney’s Wanted. “We are more committed to Australian production than ever,” said Brad Lyons, Seven’s Director of Network Production. “The number of hours we…

Glitch fans eagerly wishing for more of the paranormal drama have received good news: ABC has confirmed a second series. With plenty of questions left unanswered at the end of season 1, viewers will look forward to getting some closure when season 2 airs next year. In season 2, we will go inside the gates of Noregard Pharmaceuticals and other mysterious places as the Glitch characters explore once again the extremes of what it means to be alive. “The audience response to this brilliant series has been remarkable,” said ABC Head of Fiction Carole Sklan. “We are delighted to be working again with such a wonderfully creative team for this gripping second series.” Glitch co-creators Tony Ayres and Louise Fox said, “We’re all really excited to…

John Jarratt will reprise his role as serial killer Mick Taylor in Stan series Wolf Creek. The six-part psychological thriller, a spin-off of the cult horror movie, will represent the biggest local drama investment by a streaming service. Lucy Fry (Mako: Island of Secrets) will feature alongside Jarratt as Eve, an American tourist who is attacked by Taylor but manages to escape his clutches and plot her revenge. The series began production in October and is being shot in South Australia. All six episodes will be available on Stan in mid-2016.…

For weeks, Ashley has been secretly swallowing strong pain medication that she maintains is merely to help relieve her stress-related headaches and although a suspicious Stitch has begged her to seek medical intervention, Ashley has refused. She’s so distracted with the unfolding dramas surrounding ‘Jack’ and Victor’s inexplicable merger of Jabot and Newman Enterprises that she’s ignoring her health. However, Ashley’s (Eileen Davidson) headaches are worsening and as she begins fearing that something is seriously wrong with her, she urgently seeks Michael’s (Christian Le Blanc) legal advice, wanting to get her will in order. Later, she’s popping more pills but when Stitch (Sean Carrigan) and Abby (Melissa Ordway) spy her on the verge of fainting, she desperately covers that she’s experiencing side-effects from the migraine drugs. Given his medical qualifications,…

After a night of making love for the first time in three years, Bo and Hope cling to each other, enjoying the intimacy that they can once again share. Bo doesn’t want to take away from Hope’s happiness by revealing to her a secret that he’s carrying. Instead, Bo puts on a brave front. Bo’s (Peter Reckell) family throws him a surprise welcome home party. Bo is touched by the love his family showers on them. Kayla (Mary Beth Evans) is at the party, and she watches over Bo, fully realising his health is in serious danger. As per an agreement Kayla made with Bo, she doesn’t let on to the rest of the Brady family that her brother is seriously ill. In a conversation with Caroline (Peggy McCay), Ciara…

For Ivy’s first photo shoot in which she will be modelling lingerie, Steffy intends to make the experience as awkward and uncomfortable as possible for her cousin. To ensure that Ivy will feel even more self-conscious, Steffy also invites Wyatt, some interns and Caroline, the designer of the nightgowns, to attend the session. Ivy (Ashleigh Brewer) then emerges from her dressing room wearing a silk robe and steps in front of the camera. Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) orders the shoot to begin and Ivy reluctantly drops her robe to reveal lacy but quite skimpy bedroom wear. As the camera flashes away, Ivy tries her best to strike sultry poses but Steffy immediately criticises her cousin’s stiff and unnatural demeanour. Ivy carries on but her modelling skills fail to improve, which…

CHRISTMAS FRUIT MINCE PIES Little mince pies are a universal favourite at Christmas time and these are extra special with a delicious almond pastry base. Perfect to offer when friends drop in over the festive season. CHRISTMAS FRUIT MINCE PIES Preparation time 60 minutes Cooking time 15 minutes Servings approx 18 pies INGREDIENTS Almond pastry 260g (1 3/4 cups) plain flour, sifted 185g chilled Fairy margarine, cut into small pieces 80g (2/3 cup) ground almonds 75g (1/3 cup) caster sugar 2 egg yolks 3 tablespoons cold water Filling 50 g dark chocolate, roughly chopped 1/4 cup currents 1/2 cup diced dried figs 60 ml (1/4 cup) brandy 1/2 cup sultanas 1 small apple, grated finely grated zest of 1 orange 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon cloves 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg…

Words by Kristy Johnson Ever picked up a lipstick that looks amazing on your friend, for it only to make your own face look like a clown? Don’t worry, it’s not you but rather your skin tone! When choosing your new favourite shade, take the time to consider your colouring, be it fair or dark, warm or cold-toned. It will make a huge difference to how the lipstick looks once you’ve put it on. Using our favourite A-listers as examples, Lulu&Lipstick have put together a guide to help you choose the right shade, no matter what your skin tone. Warm or cold? First of all, evaluate the undertone of your complexion. You can tan during the summer months and change the tone of your skin, but the undertone will stay…

NEIGHBOURS WEEKNIGHTS at 6.30pm on ELEVEN To Imogen’s amazement, the normally casual and carefree Daniel has taken on the persona of a strong-willed, high-flying businessman in his new role as an estate agent selling Paul’s new Freestyle Estate properties. As Paul is faced with increasing financial difficulties, Daniel feels pressured to forge as many sales as he can and soon zeroes in on Nate as a potential homebuyer. When Nate wavers on making the purchase, Daniel gives him the incentive to buy by mentioning that the estate will feature a fully-equipped recreation area and outdoor pool. However, Daniel’s elation at Nate’s decision to buy into the estate is suddenly deflated when he learns that Paul’s money woes have now precipitated the cancellation of the recreation and pool areas. Despite Imogen’s…

1 Emma was born on February 10, 1991 to troubled actor Eric Roberts and his girlfriend Kelly Cunningham. After her parents split she was raised by her mother. 2 The 24-year-old is also the niece of Academy Award winning actress Julia Roberts. They both appeared in the romantic comedy, Valentine’s Day. 3 Her big screen debut was as Johnny Depp’s daughter in the movie Blow. 4 She became a teen star on Nickelodeon’s popular kids’ series UnFabulous and sang on the show’s soundtrack. 5 Emma has recently starred in a slew of horror-themed projects including movie Scream 4 and TV series American Horror Story (AHS). She is currently on air in Scream Queens, which screens here on Eleven. 6 She is in an on-again off-again relationship with AHS co-star, Evan…

The Young and the Restless is losing another Billy. Burgess Jenkins is leaving the show. “It’s been terrific, but after a lot of thought I have made the difficult decision to leave The Young and the Restless,” he said. “Commuting from the East Coast, where my family are based, has been challenging. I’ve had a great ride in Genoa City and I will miss our talented cast and crew tremendously. I’d like to thank the amazing fans for their support.” The role is expected to be recast.…

James Read, who has concluded his run as Days of Our Lives’ Clyde, posted a farewell to fans on Twitter and was happily surprised by the response it generated. He shared, “I am overwhelmed by all the compliments and kindness from the Twitterverse! Thanks again, & thanks to Days for great material to go out on.” Meanwhile, co-star Robert Scott Wilson (Ben), who appeared opposite Read in his final scenes, tweeted, “James Read is and always will be the man. It was an honour”. Read thanked Wilson for his post and wrote, “We made something special together. Stay strong, stay hungry”.…

Agreeing to be the surrogate mother to a baby for Rick and Maya to raise, Nicole consents to undergo a psychiatric evaluation to determine if she is mentally capable for the task. Rick and Maya accompany Nicole to the appointment, and all three are overjoyed when the latter passes with flying colours. After returning to the Forrester manse, Maya (Karla Mosley) senses her little sister is troubled. Maya impresses that Nicole (Reign Edwards) can opt out of this baby-making plan if she has any doubts but Nicole insists that she intends to carry through with her promise. However, Nicole does admit Zende (Rome Flynn) is hoping she’ll change her mind. Soon after, Zende shows up at the mansion, so Rick (Jacob Young) and Maya retire to the kitchen to give…

After spending the past several months committing her every waking moment to helping her ex-husband, Joe, recover from the paralysis he sustained when she accidentally pushed him off a balcony, Avery realises Joe has been playing her for a fool. Horrified to discover Joe has been secretly walking for weeks and has lied to keep her tied to him, Avery is on the verge of leaving him when Joe tells her she can – if she has sex with him first. As Joe (Scott Elrod) raves about their night of passion leading to reconciliation between them, an agitated Avery (Jessica Collins) finally screams at him to get naked so they can do the deed. Avery shoves him on the sofa, and Joe grabs her forcefully, prompting Avery to remember a…

Paige’s rebellious streak is one of the things Mark loves most about her, but her refusal to let Mark tell her what to do is about to put Paige in mortal danger. In tense upcoming episodes of Neighbours , Michelle Kim (Ra Chapman) returns to Erinsborough with revenge on her mind – and Paige (Olympia Valance) is about to find herself right in the firing line. Paige is taken aback and a little bit frightened when she spots Michelle lurking around Lassiter’s Lake. Paige goes straight to Mark (Scott McGregor) to report her discovery, and Mark’s cop mind kicks into gear straight away. Michelle could lead them to Dimato (David Serafin), if only they could find her. Almost as if reading Mark’s thoughts, Michelle soon arrives, sporting…

Up until a few months ago, Neighbours’ Piper Willis was something of a mystery. Having been away on an overseas exchange program for years, Piper was regularly mentioned but never seen at Willis family gatherings, and viewers could’ve been forgiven for questioning her existence. But all that changed in mid-September when the forthright and feisty Piper arrived on our screens, adding a delicious new ingredient to the already spicy Willis family dynamic. “She has this cool approach to life with her wit and dry sense of humour – she’s such an intelligent teenager,” explains Mavournee Hazel, the talented 19-year-old cast to fill Piper’s Doc Martens boots. “As soon as I first read her profile she really spoke to me as a product of her generation,” Hazel says. “It’s great to…

Ted Danson The Cheers and CSI star was inspired to become an environmental activist when his local beach was closed because of pollution and he first campaigned to stop oil drilling in California. In 1987 he co-founded American Oceans Campaign which merged with international organisation Oceana in 2002. Danson, 67, fights against overfishing and pollution and in 2011 he published the book, Oceana, which covers those topics. Of using his celebrity status to draw attention to this cause he once said, “I’m the guy who brings people to the conversation but then passes them on to a marine biologist who really knows his stuff”. Matt Damon When Matt, 45, pledged to stop using the bathroom until everyone has access to clean water it attracted plenty of attention for his mission…

SHORTLAND STREET Airs WEEKDAYS at 11.30am on Arena Dr Victoria Anderton is a compulsive over-achiever but she also has tendencies to become emotionally invested in her patients’ personal lives. After Victoria mistreats convicted rapist Trent, in a bid to avenge his victims, Trent levels an official complaint against her. Instead of admitting her wrongdoing, Victoria lies to Rachel that she’s innocent. She thinks she’s dodged a bullet when Chris reassigns her to the operating theatre. However, Victoria’s conduct is again under the microscope when new patient Derek treats her in a degrading way and gropes her. She’s left shaken when Derek complains, hoping she’ll be removed from his case. Victoria confides in Harper she fought back when Trent threatened her. Afraid of losing ground, Victoria refuses to report the news,…

When word broke that The Young and the Restless star Tristan Rogers (Colin) was reprising his role as General Hospital’s Robert Scorpio, Genoa City fans expressed worry online that the actor was out at Y&R. A Y&R spokesperson quickly released a statement assuring that Rogers would continue as Colin. Meanwhile, Rogers’ GH fans were thrilled that he was making a return to Port Charles, no matter how brief. On Twitter, Rogers posted, “I am blown away by the response my impending appearance on GH is generating.”…