
Alison Slade
When she is not writing about soaps, watching soaps, or interviewing people who are in soaps, she loves going to the theatre, taking a long walk or pottering about at home, obsessing over Farrow and Ball paint.
Latest articles by Alison Slade

Emmerdale star reveals newly-rich Noah Dingle to be targeted by Samson
By Alison Slade published
Noah will pay Samson to stay away from Amelia and baby Esther.

Coronation Street star reveals whether Carla will become Stephen's third victim
By Alison Slade published
Shady Canadian Stephen Reid starts poisoning Carla Barlow’s drinks in Coronation Street this week.

EastEnders star Shona McGarty admits she cried over sad new baby storyline
By Alison Slade published
Pregnant Whitney will receive devastating news later this month in EastEnders.

Emmerdale star Fiona Wade reveals the real reason she quit her role as Priya
By Alison Slade published
Emmerdale star Fiona Wade, who plays Priya Kotecha, opens up about her decision to quit the role.

Coronation Street newcomer Amy Robbins reveals the roles she was TURNED DOWN for
By Alison Slade published
The actress arrives in Coronation Street next week as Daisy Midgeley’s estranged mum Christina.

Coronation Street star Jack James Ryan opens up about Jacob Hay’s shock exit
By Alison Slade published
Coronation Street star Jack James Ryan has quit the soap after nearly two years as Jacob.

Coronation Street boss reveals why he wants gangster Harvey Gaskell to return
By Alison Slade published
Coronation Street producer Iain MacLeod says ‘The idea of Harvey versus Damon is tantalising’.

Coronation Street’s Damon Hay to have an affair with a mystery resident
By Alison Slade published
Which Coronation Street siren will be getting into bed with the dangerous drug dealer?

Coronation Street star reveals Shona Platt’s exit storyline
By Alison Slade published
The Coronation Street cafe worker will soon bid a temporary farewell to the cobbles.

Emmerdale cast William Ash as Cain and Chas Dingle’s long-lost brother
By Alison Slade published
Newcomer Caleb Miligan will make his Emmerdale debut on Christmas Day.

Will Mellor reveals big career change away from acting and dancing
By Alison Slade published
The Coronation Street and Strictly Come Dancing star says his dad’s death has taught him to ‘grab life and make memories’.

Emmerdale anniversary EXCLUSIVE: Lisa Riley reveals behind-the-scenes heroes
By Alison Slade published
Exclusive: meet the people who make Emmerdale 'the best team ever'.

Emmerdale star Claire King reveals she picked up an infection whilst filming the village storm
By Alison Slade published
The Emmerdale stalwart had an unsavoury incident with a seed pod.

Emmerdale star Danny Miller reveals he was TURNED DOWN for a role on Coronation Street
By Alison Slade published
Coronation Street’s loss was Emmerdale’s gain as the actor went on to play Aaron Dingle.

EastEnders icons Colin and Barry amongst characters making a return for Dot’s funeral
By Alison Slade published
The EastEnders send-off will be a chance to reunite some of the people Dot helped.

EastEnders boss thought Bobby Brazier was ‘perfect’ for the soap… before he’d even met him!
By Alison Slade published
Bobby Brazier has joined the EastEnders cast as Freddie Slater.

Emmerdale star says she wants Paddy to DUMP cheating Chas
By Alison Slade published
Emmerdale favourite Lucy Pargeter says Paddy should ‘cut Chas out’ if he learns of her affair with Al.

Coronation Street stars call for Fiz Stape and Tyrone Dobbs to get MARRIED!
By Alison Slade published
Coronation Street actors Jennie McAlpine and Alan Halsall say they want their characters Fiz and Tyrone to get married.

Emmerdale star Sally Dexter reveals her amusing WISH LIST for Faith Dingle’s death
By Alison Slade published
Faith is set to bow out of Emmerdale in the coming months so we caught up with Sally Dexter to find out more.

Emmerdale star Jeff Hordley promises rare tears from Cain in next week’s special episode
By Alison Slade published
Cain and sister Chas have a heart-to-heart in Emmerdale about their dying mum, Faith.

Seven sizzling summer Coronation Street storylines REVEALED!
By Alison Slade published
Coronation Street preview: romance, terror and a big reunion are all on the cards in Weatherfield this summer.

EastEnders star reveals more on Prince Charles and Camilla's guest appearance
By Alison Slade published
The royal couple will be part of EastEnders’ platinum jubilee celebrations.

EastEnders star Kellie Bright admits heartache over Danny Dyer’s departure: ‘I’ll definitely grieve’
By Alison Slade published
Danny Dyer has called time on his role as EastEnders’ landlord Mick Carter, and already landed a new gig.
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