Table of contents for No. 315 in Soap World

Pine Gap’s personnel have long dreaded the fateful moment when the mole lurking in their midst activates the malware which will release sensitive information and push the US and China into war! Now it’s finally happened and the only chance A-Crew has to avoid the unthinkable is to nab the traitor before it’s too late. Uncovering new information about Simon (Sachin Joab), Kath (Jacqueline McKenzie) – who thought ne may be the culprit – is stunned to realise her suspicions may be rather misguided. Interrogating him, she’s persuaded that he’s innocent and he’s struck off the suspects list. Frustrated, Kath now has to look elsewhere for less easy answers. Ethan (Steve Toussaint) and Paul (Kelton Pell) may be able to provide them, with Ethan’s marriage to Belle (Simone Kessell) disintegrating…

COCHRANE V COCHRANE Stressed at representing Andrew in his divorce case, Maddy (Annie Maynard) is rattled to see her ex au pair Joanna (Kasia Kaczmarek) is back in Melbourne, having quit working for the Cochranes’ under a cloud. Hurt at seeing Joanna nannying a new set of rich kids turns to humiliation when Maddy discovers her loud and frequent sex life with Travis (Kevin Hofbauer) forced Joanna to seek alternative employment! What seems to be nothing turns into a very big something as the couple must cope with the damaging consequences of being hot for each other! WOODS V MARELLO Shell-shocked by the fallout of Connor’s (Jackson Gallagher) behaviour, Tahlia (Olympia Valance) nevertheless refuses to play the victim or cast aspersions on anyone. That’s despite their relationship crumbling following her…

Ridge Forrester may have swung Katie’s sole custody bid for her son Will in her favour by blackmailing the judge, but if he thought Bill Spencer was done and dusted he’d best think again! Will may be firmly in Katie’s care but Bill’s still slyly sniffing around Brooke, and Ridge has finally had enough! Discovering that his wife has already shared two extramarital lip-locks with his nemesis, Ridge furiously hisses at Brooke that Bill should’ve sent her a Hallmark card in thanks for her support during the custody case – instead of putting his lips all over her! After Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) also reveals that she told Katie (Heather Tom) how Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) bribed Judge McMullen (Joe Lando) to rule in her favour, Ridge scoffs at his wife’s…

With zero interest in her former psychiatrist TIM REID’s tale of the tape and his attempt to blackmail her with her recorded confession to almost killing CHRISTINE in 1994, PHYLLIS flatly refuses to have sex with the love-starved doctor. She does, however, give in and pay him cash to disappear… only for MICHAEL’s insistence on deposing Tim for her trial proceedings to ruin that plan. In order to keep Tim’s mouth shut, Phyllis plots a sexy seduction – but the eager beaver keels over from an overdose of erectile dysfunction medication! Staring at Tim (Aaron Lustig), thinking he’s dead, Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) calls on KEVIN (Greg Rikaart) to help dispose of the corpse before it goes Weekend at Bernie’s! Phyllis and Kevin ferry Tim across town…

CAN’T MISS MOMENTS NEIGHBOURS WEEKNIGHTS AT 6.30PM ON ELEVEN The Parent TRAP Becoming first-time parents is challenging for anyone but AARON and DAVID hit their first hurdle when they clash over how to raise their pet goldfish! Frustrated, Aaron wonders aloud how on Earth they’re going to cope with a living, breathing baby if they can’t even agree on caring for a pet! At an impasse, the squabbling guys realise they have a lot to consider before rushing in to a few years of changing nappies and all the rest! EMMERDALE WEEKNIGHTS AT 6.20PM & 6.50PM ON UKTV ’Ear this, Robert! Fed up with a miserable ROBERT moping around the Woolpack getting drunk and hassling the punters, VICTORIA drags her half-brother home by the ear, bluntly ordering him to get…

* Obsessed with learning the true identity of her biological father, Chrissie is leaving no stone unturned in her search. What she doesn’t know is that Lawrence is hiding correspondence he’s intercepted to protect the woman he raised as his daughter from finding the details of her sordid conception and birth. No amount of persuasion from his boyfriend Ronnie will convince Lawrence to be honest and open with Chrissie – especially after he reads one letter from mystery man Tim Richards informing Chrissie that Lawrence has lied to her about her father her entire life! Instead of honesty Lawrence (John Bowe) chooses subterfuge, hiring security consultant Dean (Danny Ryder) to track down and violently deal with Tim (Mark Moraghan), who’s been stalking the White family since he called Hotten FM…

Memories of Mr & Mrs Brady From their arrival in Salem on February 7, 1983, Irish immigrant Shawn and his wife Caroline were instantly beloved by family, friends and the wider community, who all regularly frequented the iconic Brady Fish Market, and then later, following a violent and destructive robbery and Shawn’s heart attack, its successor the Brady Pub. The couple’s decades-long union was a happy one but wasn’t without its challenges. In 1985, crime lord Victor Kiriakis (John Aniston) was revealed to be the biological father of Caroline’s youngest son Bo (Peter Reckell). Forced to confess the truth to stop police officer Bo shooting Victor in an arrest bid, Caroline tested Shawn’s legendary temper and his faith in their love for each other. Realising the grief he’d caused,…

PLAYING THE TRIANGLE I can’t believe not one relationship on The Bold and the Beautiful runs smoothly! Poor EMMA and XANDER not only had it difficult in their relationship due to her being related to JUSTIN, but then there’s the introduction of ZOE in the love triangle. It’s going to be a little hard for Emma to compete as Xander and Zoe have history. Let’s see what happens... P. Lombardo, Sydney, NSW GOING OFF THE SCRIPT On B&B, Taylor keeps saying that Brooke interfered with her marriage to Ridge when they were raising their children. I remember that Taylor was presumed dead and Ridge and Brooke married and raised the children while while she was off playing Princess Laila and helping orphans. The scriptwriters seem to…

That beautiful moment when the sonographer or obstetrician reveals whether it’s a baby boy or girl will be clouded for Hope and Liam by the crazy situation with their own parents! Much to Hope’s dismay, it’s Steffy, her stepsister, longtime love rival and Liam’s ex-wife, who in a heartbeat snuffs out the glow of anticipation! Taking a minute to thank Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) for rehiring Wyatt (Darin Brooks) at Forrester Creations, Hope (Annika Noelle) is confused when she suddenly snaps at her that she’s not happy – and it’s about Hope’s mother! Dispelling Hope’s concern that she’s actually upset because Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) is still making waves about the budget cuts to the Hope for the Future collection, Steffy bluntly snaps that Brooke is the problem! Whenever she…

Arriving in Summer Bay in February to become the town’s new senior constable, Colby Thorne was also on a mission intricately linked to his own personal heartache. Six years earlier, Colby’s pre-teen half-sister Bella Nixon, along with her mother Janine, were abducted by Colby’s stepfather Ross! Immediately afterwards, both of them disappeared without trace, motivating Colby to use his privileged police position and resources to search for them, praying they were still alive! In the next few weeks, Colby’s (Tim Franklin) agonising journey will reach a stunning conclusion when he’s finally reunited with Bella (Courtney Ally Miller), who’s now a teenager. Fatefully, the cop’s ecstasy at finally being able to hold his sister for the first time in more than half a decade is shattered when Ross (Justin Rosniak) rears…

As deeply in love with each other now as they were the day  they first laid eyes on each other, Pam and Charlie revel in romantic bliss as they join Eric and Quinn for lunch at the Forrester mansion. Naturally preparing the meal because Quinn can’t cook, culinary king Charlie and his queen Pam tease her about not being able to use the oven; then the women clash about the painting adorning the living room wall... Sarcastically observing that she preferred Stephanie’s portrait above the mantel, Pam (Alley Mills) bristles at Quinn (Rena Sofer) feeling so at home, teasing that she loves to cook for Eric (John McCook) so he doesn’t starve! All the bitchy banter weighs heavily on a distracted Charlie (Dick Christie), who scurries…

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL WEEKDAYS 4.30PM ON TEN TYLER CRISPEN & BRETT ROBINSON (Characters TBA) Quinn gets up close and fashionable with these US Big Brother contestants when they visit Forrester Creations on Wednesday, November 14. DR HOLLY HATCHER-FRAZIER (Character TBA) She may be playing someone’s client but keep your eyes peeled for any interaction between her alter-ego and Emma Barber on Wednesday, November 7. Hatcher-Frazier is Nia Sioux’s (Emma) real-life mum! JEREMY RAY VALDEZ (Detective Alex Sanchez) One of the LAPD’s finest is back on the case after the Forrester family is yet again entangled in criminal activity! THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS WEEKDAYS 12.45PM ON ARENA ACTRESS TBA (Nora) Jabot Cosmetics is hunting for a new employee and while Nora isn’t formally schooled in cosmetics her fire,…

After mustering enough courage to admit to the authorities, her family and friends that she was sexually assaulted, Rhona has shaken off the terror campaign orchestrated by her mother-in-law Martha to retract her claims against Pierce. She stand before the judge and tells the whole harrowing truth of what happened to her. Painfully recounting how a wild-eyed and sexually obsessed Pierce called her a cheating “slut” before shoving her to the floor and raping her amid shards of glass on their wedding night, Rhona steadfastly maintains that she kept denying her husband consent. Although the prosecution interrogates her about the huge time lapse before reporting the attack, her history with drugs and her premarital sex life, Rhona’s steadfast in her defence. Pierce raped her! Despite her confidence being rocked by…

Revenge has been uppermost in the minds of Ramsay Street’s residents since notorious monster Finn Kelly disappeared without trace after running down Xanthe and leaving Susan, Elly and Bea to rot. Now they may be about to get it... Thanks to fellow criminal Jeremy Sluggett, Xanthe’s dad Gary now has crucial information pointing to Finn hiding out in a cottage about an hour out of Melbourne. Unfortunately, news of Finn’s imminent returns rattles his four victims, especially Bea who suffers from tormenting nightmare-induced insomnia. Motivated to investigate Finn’s whereabouts after the police hit dead ends, Bea (Bonnie Anderson) takes ownership of her anxious need for closure by visiting the cottage herself. Alone, she’s relieved to initially discover only one of Finn’s discarded shirts before encountering the disturbing sight of Finn…

Don Roper (GYTON GRANTLEY)  Forever haunted by his war experiences, Don’s now plagued by new horrors. His son appears to be the victim of physical abuse, prompting Don to volunteer at Geoffrey’s (Finn Scicluna-O’Prey) next scout camp. Believing that scoutmaster Evan (Joshua Firman) is to blame, Don has no idea that the truth lies – creepily – much closer to home! Maggie Butson (JULIE NHILL)  The Town Hall’s tea lady knows pretty much everything. What her eyes and ears pick up can be fascinating, exciting and even frightening... but is she aware that her son Evan is a suspected child abuser? Steve Whelan (ALAN BROUGH)  Tragedy has framed Steve’s entire life, making him a paranoid, nervous wreck. As a child, he was the only survivor in a group of children…

* The scenes involving the wild car chase were shot at the Seven Mile Beach National Park between Shoalhaven Heads and Gerroa on the scenic NSW South Coast. * Justin Rosniak (Ross) has played two other unrelated roles in H&A’s expansive history. In 1988, he was Ben McPhee, carnival workers-cum-caravan park dwellers Floss (Sheila Kennelly) and Neville’s (Frank Lloyd) grandson. Seven years later, he returned as Joe Lynch, Irene’s (Lynne McGranger) houseguest, who upset Selina (Tempany Deckert) with comments about her pregnancy – and bullied Sally (Kate Ritchie) because she was good at maths!…

1 Clearer skin: Your skin is not only the largest organ in the body but is used by the liver as a pathway for removing waste products and toxins from the body. When you have loads of toxins in your body, it can show on your skin in the form of rashes, acne and dryness. Doing a cleanse will help to flush out the toxins and give your skin a wonderful glow! 2 Less bloating: When your gut is overrun by bad bacteria, your gut lining can become inflamed and damaged. This damage creates little holes (leaky gut) where large food particles can escape, leading to bloating. Doing a cleanse will help to soothe, repair and restore balance in the gut, improving overall digestive health. 3 Feel energised: When you…

Even while she was committed and devoted to marrying ex-husband Nick, Sharon wasn’t averse to doing a little “window shopping” for other men. Every time Genoa City newcomer Rey Rosales stopped by Crimson Lights she couldn’t help but flirt with him, even managing a sneaky ogle when he took off his shirt! They became friends, and once her engagement to Nick began to hit the skids, she grew closer to Rey. Since she dumped Nick at the altar and cancelled their wedding because he slept with Phyllis, all signs are pointing to the disengaged bride hooking up with Rey Rosales – look out! Already, Rey (Jordi Vilasuso) has proven to be the perfect confidant for Sharon (Sharon Case), encouraging her not to throw away her love for Nick (Joshua Morrow)…

BRADY (Eric Martsolf)  Firmly under KRISTEN’s (Eileen Davidson) seductive spell, Brady is fair game for her at year’s end, despite JOHN (Drake Hogestyn) worrying that his son will be alone as the old year dissolves to welcome the next. Expecting happiness with Kristen, Brady may be in for a rude shock should his family’s warnings to end his romance with her pronto not be heeded! SAMI & RAFE Divorcees Sami (Alison Sweeney) and Rafe (Galen Gering) plan to spend New Year’s Eve with EJ (James Scott) and NICOLE (Arianne Zucker). However, it’s all a little tricky and awkie until EJ’s advances towards his ex-wife, and Kristen’s scheming, push Sami into Rafe’s arms. Their reunion pleases Rafe... even though he knows full well that Sami’s feelings for EJ won’t just disappear...…

BETTER CALL SAUL NOW STREAMING ON STAN A HEX ON HECTOR Gus has his arch enemy Hector Salamanca right where he wants him following the mobster’s incapacitating stroke. After hearing from Dr Bruckner that Hector is now showing improved cognitive abilities and limited mobility in his right hand, Gus order Bruckner to discontinue treatment, effectively trapping his healed mind in his paralysed body! Imprisoning Hector in a nursing home, Gus goes about his ruthless activities while Hector languishes in isolation, communicating only by tapping his index finger on a concierge bell that Lalo has tied to his wheelchair. Gus celebrates the fall of one don and anticipates his own rise as Hector’s replacement! EMPIRE TUESDAYS 7.30PM ON FOX SHOWCASE PAST IMPERFECT Five months after the explosion in Las Vegas, Lucious…

Going to prison was never going to be an easy proposition for Aaron. Life on the inside was especially harsh for an openly gay guy, whose father Gordon, a convicted paedophile, was pressured into suicide by Jason – the same bully who menaced Aaron. All he ever wanted was to be free of this terrible nightmare, but even after finally coming home he’s been tormented by memories of his stretch behind bars. With his new life with husband Robert (Ryan Hawley) in the freshly renovated Mill Cottage also being spoiled by the news of Robert’s one-night-stand with and impregnation of Rebecca (Emily Head), Aaron’s in no mood for pleasantries when his former cellmate Ethan (Michael Warrender) appears on his doorstep with the drugs he ordered to dull his misery... Instead…

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