Gay British Soap Update: November 13

Here’s a run down of British soap goings on that have pinged our gaydar in the UK for the week ending November 11….


Coronation Street, ITV1

A miracle happened in Weatherfield this week. No, David Platt didn’t find God and renounce evil! By miracle, we mean we actually felt sorry for our favorite gay barman this week. Yes indeed, our heart truly went out to Sean Tully. You see, the poor lad's going through a bit of a rough trot.

Vicious Violet's hormones kicked in big style, and she had a right old go at Sean for feeling her baby bump without asking. Whilst we can totally sympathize with Vi - after all, we wouldn't want Sean touching us up, either! - she didn't have to break his heart by refusing his offer to buy some things for the baby.

To make matters just that little bit worse between Sean and Violet, Jason the knucklehead accidentally broadcast to the whole pub the baby’s sex. Yes folks, the truth is finally out.

Not surprisingly, Sean’s betrayal hit Violet hard and she made it clear she didn’t want him to have any involvement with the baby. And thanks to Jason’s big mouth, Sean’s relationship with Marcus was tense to say the least, what with Violet threatening to report Marcus to the hospital for breach of confidence.

Violet, love, you’re a sweet girl and all, but don’t you think that’s a little bit harsh? We know Sean can be a pain in the arse, and he did do a terrible, terrible thing tricking Marcus into revealing your baby’s sex. But Sean’s heart is usually in the right place, and he did have a little something to do with making the baby, after all. So lighten up will you!

On a lighter note, Sean and Marcus have never looked quite so sweet together this week. They attended a family Christening and Sean met Marcus's family.

Elsewhere, the definitely not-so-sweet David Platt did something even more dastardly than driving his car into a smelly canal. He pinched Sarah’s wedding dress, after hubby Jason (the moron!) left it lying around in the café, and gave it to their next door neighbours for their bonfire night guy!

And Sally Webster came out to creepy teacher John. No, don’t worry, she’s not gay! But unfortunately, she does have feelings for the bloke who’s having it away with her teenage daughter. How lovely. Although quite what Sally, Rosie and Fiz all see in the man is a total mystery!

Here’s a clip of loves young dream, Sean and Marcus in action this week…

Eastenders, BBC1


First the good news. It’s been a long time coming, but it seems our prayers are about to be answered. Yes, Eastenders producers are taking a leaf out of Coronation Street’s book and giving us fans what we really, really want. No, alas Ian Beale isn’t emmigrating. But we are going to be getting a new gay character in Walford next year. Now, that’s news worth celebrating for sure!

Now for the bad news. Sinister Steven has been discharged from the psychiatric clinic and is back in Albert Square. Someone really should warn poor Jane.

Emmerdale, ITV1


It seems that the lovely Jonny is chomping at the bit to marry Paul. This week the silver fox was desperate to move ahead with the wedding plans and suggested to Paul that they book a date in January. Paul, the plank, was totally noncommittal. Well, we all know why don’t me. Seriously, Grayson isn’t half the man Jonny is and it’s about time Paul woke up and smelt the coffee!

Jonny decided one of them had to take the bull by the horns, and he payed Ashley a visit to see about having their partnership ceremony in the local church. Although Ashley couldn't allow the ceremony itself, he agreed to have a special service for them. Unfortunately, Emily put a right old spanner in the works. You see, Emily doesn't agree with the whole gay-and-churches thing. When she got wind of Jonny’s plans, she decided to share her disapproval with Bishop George. The Bishop (surprise, surprise) also agreed that it was inappropriate to bless a gay union in church, and Ashley was forced to retract his offer to a disappointed Jonny. Boo! Hiss!

They can’t do that! Especially now that Jonny has vowed to get into shape for the wedding. Although we have to say, he already looks in great shape to us!

Hollyoaks, C4


Errors in judgment was the overlying theme in Hollyoaks this week. And mistakes don’t come much bigger than having it off with someone you shouldn’t. Yes, Tony did a bad, bad thing this week. Maybe it was the shock of recently turning 30, but anyway, he slept with his ex girlfriend’s sister! Oh my goodness, that’s a huge no-no! Okay, so they were both inebriated but still, that’s no excuse. We suggest evacuating the whole of Chester (maybe even the whole of Great Britain!) when Jacqui finds out!

Elsewhere, Ste swiped Warren’s wallet and went on a massive spending spree with his credit card. And Elliot returned, only to discover that Jessica had rented out his room to a rather fit bloke called John Paul. Is this the start of an unlikely friendship we wonder?

See for yourself. Here's John Paul and Elliot bonding over Star Wars toys…