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UK fans may know him from Grange Hill or Eastenders. You may know him from his pop music days, where he released 3 albums and had numerous top 20 hits. He has also taken Hollywood by storm. He was the lead in US Box Office smash Meet The Spartans and has graced screens in hit shows such as Once Upon A Time, SWAT, Criminal Minds and Krod Mandoon. SEAN MAGUIRE is Lee's guest for this new edition of the smash hit behind the scenes podcast SOAP FROM THE BOX. They talk candidly about life in the fast lane, getting so much attention at a young age and the moment he fulfilled a lifetime ambition.Sean also runs The Players Conservatory, where Sean himself helps train people in the craft of acting, creative writing and songwritingwww.theplayersconservatory.comFollow Sean @iamseanmaguireThere are now almost 60 episodes of SOAP FROM THE BOX for you to listen too. If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He was one of the longest serving cast members in Neighbours playing the villain you loved to hate, Paul Robinson. Stefan Dennis joins Lee a few months after the show finished to look back on some of his highlights working on the Australian Soap, where he played the brother of Scott played by Jason Donovan and whose sister in law was Charlene, Kylie Minogue herself.SOAP FROM THE BOX Series is firing on all cylinders with so many brand new episodes for you to enjoy. Lee Salisbury goes behind the scenes of some of the biggest shows on TV including Eastenders, Coronation Street, Emmerdale, Hollyoaks, Neighbours and Home and Away. If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

STEPS formed in 1997 and have achieved two number one singles and three number one albums in the UK as well as selling millions of records around the world. Group member Claire Richards is the next pop sensation to join the line up for Pop From The Box.From the creator of Soap From The Box, this is a new series which will see some of the biggest music stars from years gone by speaking to Lee about life in the fast lane.Claire talks about the latest album What The Future Holds pt.2 as well as performing live with the band, how she never thought they would last and what it's like having a solo career on the side. Remember you can also listen to Soap From The Box, which has over 50 of TV's biggest stars in conversation with Lee for a behind the scenes podcast that reveals life on and off of set of our biggest shows, Hollyoaks, Coronation Street, Eastenders, Emmerdale, Neighbours and Home and Away. If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromtheboxNB: This interview was originally recorded for radio and only very short music clips are used ,to promote the album, for copyright purposes. If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LIMITED EDITION Liverpudlian pop sensation Sonia, is the first star to be a guest on the shiny new podcast Pop From The Box.From the creator of Soap From The Box, this starts a new series which will see some of the biggest music stars from years gone by speaking to Lee about life in the fast lane.Going on tour with Kylie, Jason and Rick Astley was just normal for Sonia who scored her first No 1 single at just 18 and went on to represent the UK in Eurovision in 1993. Hear stories never told before, as Lee asks the questions we all want answering. www.soniaevans.co.ukInstagram @SoniaEvansMusicRemember you can also listen to Soap From The Box, which has over 50 of TV's biggest stars in conversation with Lee for a behind the scenes podcast that reveals life on and off of set of our biggest shows, Hollyoaks, Coronation Street, Eastenders, Emmerdale, Neighbours and Home and Away. If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HAPPY BIRTHDAY EMMERDALE!!Welcome to a celebratory episode of Season 3's TV behind the scenes podcast as Lee welcomes two of the shows biggest stars to have a natter about life on and off of set, as Emmerdale celebrates its 50th Birthday. Chris Chittell has played Eric Pollard since 1964 and his real life wife, Lesley Dunlop has not only been a major part of Emmerdale, but tells Lee all about her friendship with Elizabeth Taylor, filming Oscar winning films including Elephant Man and even spending valentines night with Lee.Soap From The Box now has over 50 episodes for you to download with Lee talking to some of the biggest stars of our biggest shows.Season 3 continues very soon but for now settle back with a glass of champagne and a slice of cake as we wish Emmerdale a massive HAPPY BIRTHDAY. If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lee is back with Season 3 and we kick off in style, celebrating Emmerdale's 50th Anniversary with some very special episodes.First up is a soap legend. He played the much loved Ashley Thomas from 1996 to 2017, and worked with Lee on some huge storylines including baby Daniel's cot death, which won a British Soap Award. Lee also directed the finale of mad Sally stalking Ashley, when she trapped Laurel in a burning church.Lee and John give you a exclusive look at how the episodes were made, as we go behind the scenes of one of the countries most loved shows.Lee and John talk about some sensitive subjects, and if you are affected by any of these, a number of helplines exist to help includinghttps://www.alzheimers.org.ukhttps://www.dementiaforward.org.ukhttps://www.lullabytrust.org.ukhttps://www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-abuse-how-to-get-help-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster!Thanks to Iain McCallum for his press help.Watch video version's of many episodes on the YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYfEijGI8HgUGOWx9-2MEZQ/videosFind us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @soapfromthebox If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neighbours… everybody loves good Neighbours…Everyone sing-a-long! This week same Neighbours comes to London in three very special and very exciting episodes with the London stories directed by our very now Lee Salisbury! So of course Lee grabbed the stars of the these London specials, JEMMA DONOVAN, real life daughter of Jason who plays Harlow Robinson, and our own national treasure, AMANDA HOLDEN!The trio chatted over lunch between filming and covered all things from Amanda’s love of Neighbours (and Jemma’s Dad!), her acting career, the super cameo from Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Jemma getting advice from her Dad, and storyline hints for her character Harlow. PLUSLee then chats to podcast partner in crime David (who edits the shows) to give a load more behind the scenes stories and gossip about directing Neighbours on the streets of London and reacts to the terrible news that the show will be coming to an end. You can find Amanda and Jemma on Instagram here:@noholdenback@jemma_donovan --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He's now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster!Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.@davidstevens_editor @the__bothyThanks to Iain McCallum for his press help.Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter@soapfromthebox If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Make your Christmas a cracker with the Soap From The Box Christmas party.Lee is joined by Sam Giles, Jodie Prenger and Tom Lister for a Santa Sack full of laughs, games and chat covering everything from Christmas traditions to Christmas food. Well this is a Christmas Special! We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and can’t wait to see you all in the new year with the rest of Series 3!Ho Ho Ho! ————————————————————————————————————————————————Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster!Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.@davidstevens_editor @the__bothyThanks to Iain McCallum for his press help.Watch the video version of this episode plus many more on our YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYfEijGI8HgUGOWx9-2MEZQ/videosFind us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @soapfromthebox—————————————————————————————————————————————————Huge thanks to our sponsor - Wines by Kylie Minogue https://www.kylieminoguewines.com/Twitter @kyliewinesInstagram @kylieminoguewines If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

IT’S DANNII MINOGUE!!!Soap From The Box, the ultimate TV podcast, brings you this super special end of year episode to whet your appetite for the amazing SERIES 3 that is COMING IN JANUARY! Lee and longtime friend Dannii talk about her life as a singer, songwriter, actor, TV personality and judge and fashion designer. The chat covers Dannii’s experiences as a young star in Skyways, The Sullivans and of course Home & Away where she played Emma. They also talk about her pop career, X factor, The Masked Singer and her fashion line. Dannii is an ambassador for the Terrence Higgins Trust and the Olivier Newton John Cancer and Wellness Centre. Find out more about those incredible causes here:https://www.tht.org.uk/ https://www.onjcancercentre.org/Find Dannii on social media here:@danniiminogue————————————————————————————————————————————————Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster!Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.@davidstevens_editor @the__bothyThanks to Iain McCallum for his press help.Watch the video version of this episode plus many more on our YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYfEijGI8HgUGOWx9-2MEZQ/videosFind us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @soapfromthebox—————————————————————————————————————————————————Huge thanks to our sponsor - Wines by Kylie Minogue https://www.kylieminoguewines.com/Twitter @kyliewinesInstagram @kylieminoguewines If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Soap From The Box, the ultimate behind the scenes soap podcast, is back with a special episode in support of soap crossover week that aims to raise awareness of the COP26 conference and the battle against climate change. Series 3 is coming soon, but until then enjoy this madcap special featuring Nina Wadia from Eastenders, Lucinda Cowden from Neighbours, Sophie Austin from Hollyoaks and Nicola Wheeler from Emmerdale. Watch the video on our YouTube channel or download the podcast from Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn about COP26 and what you can do to help battle climate change here:https://ukcop26.org/https://www.greenpeace.org.uk/https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/Find our guests on Instagram here:@Nina.wadia@lucicowden@sophieaustin84@nixpix04————————————————————————————————————————————————Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster!Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.@davidstevens_editor @the__bothyThanks to Iain McCallum for his press help.Watch the video version of this episode plus many more on our YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYfEijGI8HgUGOWx9-2MEZQ/videosFind us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @soapfromthebox If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOAP FROM THE BOX LIVE IS HAPPENING!19th + 20th July 2021 at City Varieties Music Hall Leeds. Tickets are on sale NOW! Go to leedheritagetheatres.comAnd to celebrate here’s a bonus treat of an episode with Jonas Armstrong, heartthrob star of the BBC’s Robin Hood, Edge of Tomorrow with Tom Cruise, and recent ITV hit drama The Bay. Find Jonas on Instagram @jonasarmstrong———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster!Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.@davidstevens_editor @the__bothyThanks to Iain McCallum for his press help.Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromtheboxWatch out for more bonus episodes in the coming weeks. Series 3 of Soap From The Box is coming soon but while you're waiting for that get yourself a ticket to SOAP FROM THE BOX LIVE. If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this end of Series 2 special TV STARS BONUS EPISODE, Lee chats to Mike Gunner, star of Married At First Sight Australia. The Aussie reality show became an international sensation during lockdown, and Mike reveals all about his relationship with wife Heidi, his thoughts on all the other couples, coping with fame, his work as a tattoo artist and radio presenter PLUS the joys of partying on a boat in Newcastle! Remind yourself of the brilliant Married At First Sight Australia here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZ7BdwMsoJ0And you can find Mike on Instagram @mikekangaroo ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster!Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.@davidstevens_editor @the__bothyThanks to Iain McCallum for his press help.Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromtheboxThis is a special TV STARS Bonus Episode - watch out for more in the coming weeks. And… SOAP FROM THE BOX SERIES 3 IS COMING SOON! If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The last double header of Series 2 is wrapped up by Nathan Sussex who played Buster Smith in Hollyoaks.As well as his wonderful work in soap, Nathan tells all about his part on the hit show It’s A Sin including his first day on set, working with Olly Alexander and filming New York street scenes in Manchester and Liverpool. Nathan talks in depth about his time on Hollyoaks, including only being told the grooming storyline at the table read, not focusing on the public reaction, and the importance of making families aware of a difficult topic. If this issue affects you, you can find information and support here:https://www.stopitnow.orghttps://www.nspcc.org.uk/what-is-child-abuse/types-of-abuse/grooming/The chat also covers Soap Awards, applying to be a Footman to The Queen and his radio show with “Dame Vorders” Carol Vorderman. You can find Nathan on Instagram @natsus1 and Twitter @natsus————————————————————————————————————————————————————————Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster!Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.@davidstevens_editor @the__bothyThanks to Iain McCallum for his press help.Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromtheboxSERIES 3 COMING SOON! If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the big Series 2 finale - and what better way to wrap the series than with the absolute legend that is Sherrie Hewson who played Maureen Webster in Coronation Street AND Virginia Raven in Crossroads AND Lesley Meredith in Emmerdale. What’s more Sherrie chats to Lee about her amazing career, including Benidorm, Loose Women, The Amazing Wonderbirds and being trapped in a caravan on a Carry On film with Joan Sims, Kenneth Williams and a polystyrene cup… Check out The Amazing Wonderbirds here:https://amazingwonderbirds.com/Sherrie also talks about her involvement with The Brain Tumour Charity and you can find out more and donate here:https://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/You can find Sherrie on Instagram @sherrie.hewson and Twitter @sherriehewson————————————————————————————————————————————————————————Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster!Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.@davidstevens_editor @the__bothyThanks to Iain McCallum for his press help.Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromtheboxSERIES 3 COMING SOON! If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Lister is back! He downed some Egg Nog for our Christmas special and now he’s back to chat to Lee about love, life and all things Soap - not least playing Carl King in Emmerdale. Tom reveals his real name, tells all about kissing scenes with Glynis Barber, leaving Emmerdale in the unforgettable live episode, and his work in Doctors.Tom does discuss the domestic violence storyline he portrayed in Doctors and if these issues affect you, you can find information and sup[port here:https://www.womensaid.org.uk/https://www.refuge.org.uk/There’s also surprise messages from some special friends and a quick game of Family Fortunes for good measure. You can watch Tom’s Lock In series here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cag36EtSMh8And you can find Tom on Instagram @realtomlister and Twitter @tomlister————————————————————————————————————————————————————————Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster!Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.@davidstevens_editor @the__bothyThanks to Iain McCallum for his press help.Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromthebox If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re back Down Under as Neighbours star Charlotte Chimes, who plays Nicolette Stone, joins Lee for a Soap From The Box chat. Charlotte tells Lee about her time as a TV Producer, her nerves before starting on Neighbours and how strange it is to be recognised.Charlotte talks in depth about her character’s surrogacy storyline, and if the issues explored affect you, you find out more information here:https://www.surrogacy.org.uk/https://www.brilliantbeginnings.co.uk/Charlotte also gives Lee the lowdown on her hilarious Lala In Lockdown online videos and you can check those out here:https://vimeo.com/charlottechimesYou can also find Charlotte’s videos on her Instagram @charlotte_chimes————————————————————————————————————————————————————————Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster!Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.@davidstevens_editor @the__bothyThanks to Iain McCallum for his press help.Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromthebox If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lee’s dear friend Samantha Giles, who plays Bernice Blackstock in Emmerdale, joins Soap From The Box for a good old chin wag.This chat straddles a 7 month gap - when the sensational news dropped that Sam was returning to Emmerdale Lee just had to have another catch up for all the latest gossip. Sam tells Lee all about life in the Dales, filming with Rob Lowe, the embarrassment of kissing scenes, dealing with fame, getting the giggles (and getting in trouble), writing her first book and being a White Witch. Plus there’s a phone call from Nicola Wheeler who plays Emmerdale on screen sister Nicola King - and yes, giggling ensues! Find Sam on Twitter @sammeegiles————————————————————————————————————————————————————————Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster!Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.@davidstevens_editor @the__bothyThanks to Iain McCallum for his press help.Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromthebox If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The man with the finest name in show biz - Fabrizio Santino who played Ziggy Roscoe in Hollyoaks - joins Lee for a Soap From The Box chat. Fab tells Lee about still being mates with the Hollyoaks gang, that Gillian Taylforth (aka Sandy Roscoe) is ‘the best soap mum that anyone could ever have,’ his own battles with anxiety, his theatre work and his appearance in the move Captain America. Fab talks about his involvement with the Synergy Theatre Project, that works towards rehabilitation and resettlement with prisoners, ex-prisoners and young people at risk of offending. You can find out more here:http://www.synergytheatreproject.co.uk/Find Fab on social here:Instagram @officialfabsantinoTwitter @TheFabSantino————————————————————————————————————————————————————————Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster!Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.@davidstevens_editor @the__bothyThanks to Iain McCallum for his press help.Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromthebox If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Soap From The Box Adam Rickitt who played Nick Tilsley in Coronation Street and Kyle Kelly in Hollyoaks.This extra special mid-week bonus episode continues Soap From The Box’s support of Mental Health Awareness Week.Adam kindly tells Lee about his own issues with mental health and they also chat in depth about the Hollyoaks storyline where Adam’s character Kyle Kelly battles with his own mental health and ultimately takes his own life. Mental Health Awareness Week is an annual event when there is an opportunity for the whole of the UK to focus on achieving good mental health. Find out more at:https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/And you can get more information and support about the issues Adam discusses here:https://www.samaritans.org/https://www.mind.org.uk/The chat also reveals all about Adam’s time on Coronation Street, how it felt being part of Corrie’s first gay kiss, his pop career and his Craft Beer, Artisan Gin and Fine Wine shop - Dexter and Jones. Check that out here:https://www.dexterandjones.co.uk/Find Adam on Instagram & Twitter @adamrickitt————————————————————————————————————————————————————————Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster!Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.@davidstevens_editor @the__bothyThanks to Iain McCallum for his press help.Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromthebox If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Soap From The Box welcomes the legend Ashley Taylor Dawson, who plays Darren Osborne in Hollyoaks, appearing in over 1,000 episodes! Continuing our support of Mental Health Awareness Week the chat explores Hollyoaks storylines portraying depression and suicide. If any of these issues affect you, you can find information and support here:https://www.samaritans.org/https://www.jamesplace.org.uk/For more on Mental Health Awareness Week visithttps://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/You can also check out Ashley’s YouTube channel Freedom Of Thoughts that discusses mental health issues:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF1dW7SLU5YEudy0koKoX2gThe chat also dives deep into Ashley’s role in Hollyoaks, his time in the pop group allSTARS*, his cowboy pasodoble on Strictly and the time he asked Chris de Burgh ‘who is the Lady In Red?’ Relive the allSTARS* glory days here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7knwY-Cb2AAnd Ashley’s time on Strictly here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-sP-u-EmXYFind Ashley on Instagram and Twitter @ashoztd————————————————————————————————————————————————————————Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster!Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.@davidstevens_editor @the__bothyThanks to Iain McCallum for his press help.Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromthebox If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alicya Eyo, who played Ruby Haswell in Emmerdale, joins Lee for a Soap From The Box chat.It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and all of us at Soap From The Box want to send our love to anyone suffering with their mental health and encourage everyone to talk about how they’re feeling.Find out more at https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/In that spirit, Alicya very kindly shares the story of her own struggles with anxiety and alcohol. Thank you Alicya, and if any of these issues affect you, you can find information and support here:https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-support/https://alcoholchange.org.uk/https://helpmestop.org.uk/https://transformingchoice.co.uk/Lee and Alicya also cover her time playing Denny Blood in Bad Girls, wearing a pink PVC suit, getting recognised, playing a gay character in Emmerdale, her amazing exit from the show and annual Bad Girls reunions. Plus there’s surprise messages from some special friends… You can find Alicya on Twitter @Alicya75————————————————————————————————————————————————————————Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster!Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.@davidstevens_editor @the__bothyThanks to Iain McCallum for his press help.Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromthebox If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lee is joined by Kelli Hollis, who played Ali Spencer in Emmerdale.Kelli chats to Lee about playing a gay character, her first scene in the Woolpack, her work on Shameless and reveals proof that James McAvoy is lovely. You can find Kelli on Instagram and Twitter @kelli.hollis————————————————————————————————————————————————————————Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster!Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.@davidstevens_editor @the__bothyThanks to Iain McCallum for his press help.Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromthebox If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the show Julie Hesmondhalgh who played Hayley Cropper in Coronation Street.Julie chats to Lee abut how important Corrie has been in her life, her wonderful relationship with David Neilson who played Roy, Hayley’s red coat, taking her mum to the Soap Awards and her work on Catastrophe, Cucumber and Broadchurch. They talk in depth about Julie’s portrayal of a transgender character and how she hopes Hayley has encouraged inclusion and diversity. Find out more about these issues here:https://lgbt.foundation/http://www.pfc.org.uk/Julie’s time portraying Hayley also involved storylines about pancreatic cancer and exploring issues around the right to die. If these issues affect you, you can find information and support here:https://www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk/https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/euthanasia-and-assisted-suicide/https://www.dignityindying.org.uk/Julie is involved in the Manchester based theatre company Take Back and you can check them out here:https://www.takebacktheatre.com/You can find Julie onInstagram @jhesmondhalghTwitter @juliehes————————————————————————————————————————————————————————Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster!Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.@davidstevens_editor @the__bothyThanks to Iain McCallum for his press help.Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromthebox If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hollyoaks legend that is Gemma Merna, also known as Carmel McQueen, comes to Soap From The Box!Gemma reveals all to Lee about wearing fishnet stockings to her Hollyoaks audition, her friendship with Jennifer Metcalf, dealing with overnight fame, winning at the Soap Awards, her breast enlargement, yoga, her time on the TV show Splash and how she’d love to do Strictly. The chat also covers Gemma’s love of yoga. She is an ambassador for Myga yoga and you can find them on Instagram @myga_yogaYou can find Gemma on Instagram and Twitter @gemmamerna———————————————————————————————————————————————————————Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster!Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.@davidstevens_editor @the__bothyThanks to Iain McCallum for his press help.Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromthebox If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neighbours, everybody needs good… you know the rest! Zima Anderson aka Roxy Willis from Neighbours joins Soap From The Box this week.Zima chats to Lee about how she always wanted to be on Neighbours, how gymnastics helps her wellbeing, what she does in between takes while filming and how Lee should really be called Meadow Salisbury! You can find Zima on social here:Instagram @justzima Twitter @AndersonZimaTik Tok @zimaanderson———————————————————————————————————————————————————————Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster!Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.@davidstevens_editor @the__bothyThanks to Iain McCallum for his press help.Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromthebox If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lee is joined by Shobna Gulati who played Sunita Alahan in Coronation Street.They chat about Snoop Dogg’s love of Corrie, how Barbara Windsor was always supportive, being cast for Eastenders and Corrie in the same week and appearing in both a Boy George video and Bollywood. Shobna also tells all about her iconic role in Dinnerladies, her work in soon to be released feature film Everyone’s Talking About Jamie and her book Remember Me?: Discovering My Mother As She Lost Her Memory.They reminisce about Shobna’s appearance in the Children In Need special East Street, that combined Eastenders and Corrie and was directed by Lee. Relive it here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGTYY3qONHMYou can find Shobna on Instagram and Twitter @shobnagulati ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster!Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.@davidstevens_editor @the__bothyThanks to Iain McCallum for his press help.Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromthebox If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lee talks to close friend Natalie Anderson who played Alicia Gallagher on Emmerdale.Natalie tells Lee about her magical memories of Emmerdale, how difficult it was to leave, the fact that she was on Pop Idol, her work in The Royal plus her experience of being in Wicked. The conversation does cover the Emmerdale storyline when Alicia was attacked. If these issues affect you, you can find information and support here:https://rapecrisis.org.uk/https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org/Check out Natalie’s own website and podcast here:https://www.thecapsule.co.uk/And take a look as her production company here:https://houseintheroad.com/ You can find Natalie on Insta @natjanderson and Twitter: @AndersonNatalie————————————————————————————————————————————————————————Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster!Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.@davidstevens_editor @the__bothyThanks to Iain McCallum for his press help.Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromthebox If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Louisa Clein, who played Maya Stepney in Emmerdale, joins Lee on Soap From The Box.Louisa and Lee talk in-depth about her award winning portrayal of Maya in the controversial storyline about grooming young Jacob Gallagher. They also chat about her time in Judge John Deed, the equal representation of women in soap, getting the giggles in front 1000 people and drinking real beer in the Woolpack!For the grooming storyline, the Emmerdale team sought advice from Barnardo’s and if these issues affect you, you can find information and support here:https://www.barnardos.org.uk/what-we-do/protecting-children/sexual-abusehttps://www.nspcc.org.uk/what-is-child-abuse/types-of-abuse/grooming/You can find Louisa on Instagram and Twitter @Louisaclein————————————————————————————————————————————————————————Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster!Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.@davidstevens_editor @the__bothyThanks to Iain McCallum for his press help.Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromthebox If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Soap From The Box says ‘G’day Mate’ to Lukas Radovich who plays Ryder Jackson in Home and Away. Lukas and Lee chat about joining the Stewart dynasty, their shared love of the retro opening titles and how Lukas felt to be part of the first same sex kiss screened on Home and Away. Plus - it turns out that Lukas actually has the greatest Star Wars name ever AND all is revealed about Lee’s own appearance in Home and Away The Musical! You can watch the video for Secret Lover by Yuma X starring Lukas here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QVsrbntckcAnd check out the Groovehouse cover of the Home and Away theme here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMjU0OdaxxMLukas mentions the Telethon charity in Western Australia that he has worked with. You can find out more and donate here:https://www.telethonkids.org.au/Lukas speaks about being part of the storyline involving Ryder and Ty that culminated in the first same sex kiss screened on Home & Away. If the experiences explored in that storyline affect you, you can find information and support here:https://lgbt.foundation/https://www.stonewall.org.uk/You can find Lukas on Instagram @lukas.radovich————————————————————————————————————————————————————————Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster!Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.@davidstevens_editor @the__bothyThanks to Iain McCallum for his press help.Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromtheboxHuge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/ If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 2 of this week’s Soap From The Box double bill features Deena Payne who played Viv Hope in Emmerdale for 18 years. Lee and Deena chat about her using a cockney accent in her Emmerdale audition, chemistry with her onscreen husband Bob, her early days in girl-band Cats UK and recent work on Calendar Girls, plus meeting the Queen - twice!There’s also surprise messages from some very special friends and Deena talks about her work as a Naturopath, giving advice on healthy habits and diet. ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster!Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.@davidstevens_editor @the__bothyThanks to Iain McCallum for his press help.Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromthebox If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Part 1 of this week’s Soap From The Box double whammy. In this episode Lee chats to Paula Lane, who played Kylie Platt in Coronation Street. Lee and Paula talk about her introduction to Corrie, making her character different to herself, grief in soap, her work in Call The Midwife and their recent collaboration on the play The Ceremony. Relive Kylie Platt’s best moments here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLxv87sXlqYFind Paula on Social here:Insta @paula_laneyTwitter @lane_paula ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster!Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.@davidstevens_editor @the__bothyThanks to Iain McCallum for his press help.Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromtheboxHuge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/ If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Soap From The Box Lee is joined by the legend from down under that is Lynne McGranger, who has played Irene Roberts on Home and Away for over 27 years.Lee and Lynne talk about how she started out on the show, her love of Panto, her advice for young actors and Ed Sheeran’s appearance on Home & Away! Relive Lynne’s first appearance on Home and Away here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouHYW03Q0VEFind Lynne on social here:Instagram @lynnemcgrangerTwitter @LynneMcGranger———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster!Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.@davidstevens_editor @the__bothyThanks to Iain McCallum for his press help.Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromthebox If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sister to Ross and Grant and daughter of Peggy, Sam Mitchell was a force to be reckoned with in Eastenders and Danniella Westbrook took on the infamous role at just 16. Since then her off screen story has been like a rollercoaster. Highs, lows, twists and turns and every single moment has been documented by the press. Lee worked with Danniella on her last stint in Albert Square and they talk frankly and openly about her addiction, the press attention and what life holds in store for her now. If the issues discussed affect you, you can find information and support here:https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/https://www.mind.org.uk/Find Danniella on social here:Instagram: @danniellawestbrook_73Twitter: @westbrookdanni ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster!Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.@davidstevens_editor @the__bothyThanks to Iain McCallum for his press help.Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromthebox If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Soap From The Box has gone international! As well as bringing you all the gossip from the UK’s biggest soaps, Series 2 now brings you stars of Neighbours and Home & Away.This week Lee chats to Lucinda Cowden and Geoff Paine who play Melanie Pearson & Clive Gibbons in Neighbours.Lee has always been a massive Neighbours fan, and this chat covers the real residents of Ramsey Street, being part of the show in the 80s and their amazing return, plus the origins of THAT laugh. Find Lucinda and Geoff on social here:Instagram: @lucindacowden Twitter: @CowdenLucinda @geoffpaine ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster!Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.@davidstevens_editor @the__bothyThanks to Iain McCallum for his press help.Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromthebox If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Soap From The Box, Lee is joined by Jennifer Metcalfe, who plays Mercedes McQueen on Hollyoaks. Jennifer chats to Lee about how she loves to play Mercedes, her favourite time over her 15 years on Hollyoaks, filming abroad, living Up North and becoming a mum. The chat does cover the STD and stillbirth storylines Jennifer has portrayed. If these issues affect you, you can find information and support here:https://countthekicks.org/https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sexual-health/Find Jennifer on Twitter @missjenjomet ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster!Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.@davidstevens_editor @the__bothyThanks to Iain McCallum for his press help.Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromthebox If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s dessert serving of Soap From The Box is a selection box of soap as Lee chats to long time friend Sheree Murphy, who played Tricia Dingle in Emmerdale, Eva. Strong in Hollyoaks and Dakota Davies in Neighbours. Sheree talks to Lee about how Emmerdale changed her life, the embarrassment of kissing scenes, I’m a Celebrity… and slapping - and then KISSING - Paul Robinson in Neighbours! Find Sheree on social @shereemurphy ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster!Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.@davidstevens_editor @the__bothyThanks to Iain McCallum for his press help.Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromthebox If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 1 of this week’s Soap From The Box double whammy is a double whammy itself, as Lee reunites the Moon brothers, Tony Discipline and Matt Lapinskas who played Tyler and Anthony Moon in Eastenders. The boys tell Lee how they got their roles in Eastenders, what it’s like having David Essex as a mentor, being compared to the Mitchell bothers and life after Albert Square. Matt talks about his ADHD and Dyslexia. If any fo these issues affect you, you can find information and support here:https://add.org/https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/Watch the Moon brothers in action here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z63IldmgO08Find Tony and Matt on social here:Instagram @tonydiscipline @mattlapinskasTwitter @T_Discipline_ @mattylapinskas ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster!Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.@davidstevens_editor @the__bothyThanks to Iain McCallum for his press help.Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromthebox If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this week’s second dose of Soap From The Box, Lee is joined by long time friend Linda Lusardi who played Carrie Nicholls in Emmerdale. They chat about drinking Sambuca together, Linda’s first ever Emmerdale scenes and being voted the best ever Page 3 Model. Plus there’s a surprise message from her Dancing On Ice partner, Dan Whiston.Find Linda on social here:Instagram: @lindalusardiTwitter: @lusardiofficial ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster!Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.@davidstevens_editor @the__bothyThanks to Iain McCallum for his press help.Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromthebox If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first serving of this week’s double helping of Soap From The Box is Jeremy Edwards, who played Kurt Benson in Hollyoaks and Danny Shaughnessy in Holby City. In a jam packed chat, Lee and Jeremy talk about being in Hollyoaks from the start, his return for the 25th Anniversary, the innocent times of SMTV, Celebrity Big Brother, how he ended up hating the fame, his marriage to Rachel Stevens, being offered £2 million for his wedding pictures and… how he once worked in a bank! Phew! Remind yourself of Jeremy’s amazing work on Hollyoaks here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylCcJ4X2uwAThe conversation does cover some big Hollyoaks storylines that include heroine addiction and male rape. If any of these issues affect you, you can find information and support here:https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/looking-for-information/support-for-men-and-boys/https://www.actiononaddiction.org.uk/Find Jeremy on social here:Instagram: jq_edwardsTwitter: @jqedwards————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster!Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.@davidstevens_editor @the__bothyThanks to Iain McCallum for his press help.Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromtheboxHuge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/ If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your second serving of Soap From The Box this Sunday is a chat with Ross Adams who plays Scott Drinkwell on Hollyoaks. Lee knows Ross from his days off screen working in the office at Coronation Street.So that means there’s double the soap gossip for them to catch up on!Lee gets the lowdown Ross’s time in production, his first job being with Patrick Stewart, how to handle kissing scenes plus who is the worst giggler on set. Enjoy Ross’s work on Hollyoaks here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Um5ZwRniNgYou can find Ross on social here: Twitter @ross_adamsInstagram @officialrossadamsTik Tok @officialrossadams ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster!Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.@davidstevens_editor @the__bothyThanks to Iain McCallum for his press help. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromtheboxHuge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/ If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlie Hardwick, who played Val Pollard on Emmerdale, joins Lee for the first of this week’s double helping of Soap From The Box.Charlie chats all thing Emmerdale, including working with Jenna Coleman, THAT helicopter crash, wig secrets, and flirting in a fluffy jumper!Relive Charlie’s incredible Emmerdale ending here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJf2cM_JBvYThe conversation also covers issues related to storylines Charlie has been a part of, including HIV, homophobia and Islamophobia. Charlie & Lee are both big believers in equality, diversity and inclusion, and you can find out more about these issues here:https://www.theredcard.org/https://blacklivesmatter.uk/https://www.nat.org.uk/https://www.mend.org.uk/Find Charlie on Twitter @CharlieHActor ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster!Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.@davidstevens_editor @the__bothyThanks to Iain McCallum for his press help. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromthebox If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CATHERINE TYDESLEY TAKEOVER ALERT!!In this special bonus episode, the tables are turned as Catherine Tydesley (aka Eva Price from Coronation Street) takes charge and talks to Lee about life as a director on the UK’s biggest soaps. Ever wondered what goes into making Emmerdale, Eastenders, Coronation Street, Hollyoaks and Holby City? Lee reveals all about being BAFTA nominated, gaining Steve McFadden’s trust and filming Christmas in October! And most important of all, how to direct the infamous Eastenders cliffhanger endings! Duff duff duff duff duff! Check out some of Lee’s work here: EASTENDERS - PEGGY MITCHELL LEAVES WALFORDyoutube.com/watch?v=nsauCHrb4y0EMMERDALE - DANIEL STOPS BREATHING https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KX_ZwI7GfNAThank you so much to Catherine Tydesley for bossing this special episode.You can find Cath on social media here: Instagram @auntiecath17Twitter @Cath_TyldesleyFacebook @CatherineTyldesley ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor's leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster! Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.@davidstevens_editor @the__bothyThanks to Iain McCallum for his press help. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromthebox If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Soap From The Box Season 2 is here! TWO EPISODES EVERY WEEK OF THE ULTIMATE TV PODCAST FOR YOU TO ENJOYAnd what a way to start, with the legend and NATIONAL TREASURE that is Sue Johnston.Lee talks to Sue about her time playing Sheila Grant in Brookside and Gloria Price in Coronation Street.They also cover her astonishing career, including The Royle Family, Jam and Jerusalem, Waking The Dead, Downton Abbey, and their recent collaboration on the the play The Ceremony, written Catherine Tydesley and directed by Lee. Oh, and the fact that Sue went to Paul McCartney’s 21st birthday party! The conversation does reference the powerful rape storyline that Sue portrayed in Brookside - if these issues affect you, you can find information and support here:https://rapecrisis.org.uk/https://www.thesurvivorstrust.orghttps://www.safeline.org.uk/Remind yourself of the wonderful Royle Family here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdeByu8RIMYFind Sue on Twitter and Instagram @suejohnstontv ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor's leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster!Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.@davidstevens_editor @the__bothyThanks to Iain McCallum for his press help. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromthebox If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s double bubble on Season 2 of Soap From The Box, THE ULTIMATE TV PODCASTThis week’s second guest is hugely popular Billy Price aka Sid Summer from Hollyoaks. Billy reveals to Lee how he got promoted from guest appearances to being a regular on Hollyoaks, but almost ended up on Eastenders! They also chat about the fans’ relationship with Sid, needing to trust your director and what to do if you stomach rumbles on set…Billy’s character, Sid, has had a tough time and the boys discuss storylines including how Sid accidentally killed someone, sleeping rough, drug addiction and overdose. If any of these issues affect you, you can find information and support here:https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/https://www.crisis.org.uk/https://www.talktofrank.com/Check out Billy’s work on Hollyoaks here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FXjl4bKTSAFind Billy on Instagram @billypricee ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor's leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster!Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.@davidstevens_editor @the__bothyThanks to Iain McCallum for his press help. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromthebox If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOAP FROM THE BOX IS BACK!It’s Season 2 and it’s twice the size! Over 26 guests, 2 episodes a week and more soaps than ever! PLUS SOME SURPRISES ALONG THE WAY!Coronation Street, Eastenders, Emmerdale, Hollyoaks and now, Neighbours and Home & Away too!This sneak peak features the voices of Daniella Westbrook, Tom Lister, Louisa Klein, Samantha Giles, Deena Payne, Geoff Paine, Sheree Murphy, Sue Johnston, Tony Discipline, Kelli Hollis and Matt Laplinkas!And that’s just a selection of the stars Lee chats to this series...Check out the video version on our YouTube channel here:https://youtu.be/zLfNGQ916UI Follow Soap From The Box on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromthebox If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the end of a year and so it’s the end of Series 1 of Soap From The Box. The series goes out on a massive high as Lee chats to his great friend, Sammy Winward aka Katie Sugden.They talk about Katie’s men, their love of karaoke and acting with custard creams. Plus Sammy’s theatre work, her appearance in the movie Leadbelly and time on the TV series Pray. The chat does cover Katie Sugden’s miscarriage storyline - if these issues affect you, you can find information and support here:https://www.miscarriageassociation.org.ukhttps://www.bliss.org.uk/https://www.familylives.org.uk/Find Sammy on social media here:Twitter: @WinwardSammyInstagram: @sammy_winward1What a year it has been, we really hope that Soap From The Box has provided a bit of fun and comfort over these crazy months, getting to know the soap stars we all love. Thank you for listening and we wish you a Happy New Year! We’ll see you soon for Series 2... ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Lee Salisbury is a Series Producer & Director who worked in Continuing Drama for over 10 years.Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.@davidstevens_editor @the__bothyFind us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromthebox If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MERRY CHRISTMASNicola Wheeler, Tom Lister and Nick Miles join Lee for the Soap From The Box Ultimate Emmerdale Christmas Quiz! This is the We Three Kings special as we gather together the three Christmas stars otherwise known as Nicola King, Carl King and Jimmy King.As well as loads of festive fun and giggles there’s stories a plenty about the King family plus special messages from more Emmerdale legends. Grab a mulled wine and enjoy! Find the Three Kings on Twitter here:@nicola_wheeler@tomlister@Nick_Miles_ ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Lee Salisbury is a Series Producer & Director who worked in Continuing Drama for over 10 years.Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.@davidstevens_editor @the__bothyFind us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromthebox If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Chrrrrriiiiisssssstmas And to celebrate why not have a Christmas Special. With not 1 star but 5 stars!Lee is joined by the cast of The Ceremony, Catherine Tyldesley (Corrie), Jodie Prenger (West End), Paula Lane (Corrie), Stephen Rahman Hughes (Eastenders) and Samantha Giles. The play was performed in Leeds, and is available to stream online to raise money for the ARTS. The cast play a Christmas Snog, Marry or Avoid, and compete in the ultimate Emmerdale V Corrie V EastEnders Quiz. And of course we get some behind the scenes stories from all the showsTo book tickets to watch the play:https://www.stream.theatre/homeThe single “I Am What I Am (The Ceremony Version) is available from Itunes and Spotifyhttps://music.apple.com/gb/album/i-am-what-i-am-ceremony-version-original-play-soundtrack/1542389541 https://open.spotify.com/album/3WzLdnNfc4v3zHT2CJ9RoG?si=jfH14tZYRWCnxfyPGbrDDQ ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Lee Salisbury is a Series Producer & Director who worked in Continuing Drama for over 10 years.Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry. @davidstevens_editor @the__bothy Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromthebox If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HAPPY 60th BIRTHDAY CORONATION STREET!And what better way to celebrate than by talking to the iconic Sally Dynevor who has of course played Sally for 34 years. This episode of Soap From The Box has everything you need to get a full scale Corrie fix on this momentous day as Lee and Sally reminisce about favourite storylines, best characters and iconic actors. We’ve got Deirdre and Mike’s affair, the 40th Anniversary Live Episode, and Sally’s first day, plus some surprise messages from dear friends. Relive Sally’s wonderful time on Corrie:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBpu5uKNxw4And celebrate 60 years of Corrie here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRLFj5xu7x0&list=PL2vUUjTAMM33nZL3lbfIUfjVZLXEXyYr_&index=2The chat does cover Sally’s incredible storylines about domestic violence and breast cancer. If these issues affect you, you can find advice and support here:https://www.womensaid.org.uk/https://www.refuge.org.uk/https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/breast-cancerhttps://www.breastcanceruk.org.uk/Find Sally on Instagram and Twitter: @sallydynevor—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————Lee Salisbury is a Series Producer & Director who worked in Continuing Drama for over 10 years.Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.@davidstevens_editor @the__bothyFind us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromthebox If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three days to go until Coronation Street’s 60th Anniversary and to celebrate Lee welcomes to Soap From The Box the legend that is Denise Welch.Denise played Natalie Barnes in Corrie and tells all about life on the Cobbles including her wedding being one of the most watched episodes ever, filming with cast icons like Barbara Knox, sticking up for Adam Rickitt and her close friendship with Sally Dynevor. Lee and Denise also talk about her joining Hollyoaks, her brief time on Eastenders, and being the reason Ant & Dec failed their maths exams! Of course she also talks about her time as a Loose Woman! The chat covers how Denise openly deals with Depression and if you’re affected by similar issues you can find information and support here:https://www.mind.org.uk/https://youngminds.org.uk/https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/https://www.bipolaruk.org/https://www.thecalmzone.net/https://www.samaritans.org/Find Denise on social media:Instagram: @denise_welchTwitter: @RealDeniseWelch—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————Lee Salisbury is a Series Producer & Director who worked in Continuing Drama for over 10 years.Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.@davidstevens_editor @the__bothyFind us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromthebox If you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices