Gay British Soap Update: October 30

Here’s a run down of British soap goings on that have pinged our gaydar in the UK for the week ending October 28….

Coronation Street, ITV1

Stuffy old fuddy duddy Roy proved that he wasn’t quite as stuffy, old or a fuddy duddy, when he agreed to drop everything and take off to Africa with wife Hayley. Never mind the fact that it would be a mad scramble to pack, leaving Barmy Becky in charge of the café would be enough to make anyone have doubts! Unfortunately though, by the time Hayley had managed to talk Roy into taking up the vacant place on the volunteer project, they were too late. Which meant only one place was available.

Hayley was adamant that she wouldn’t go without her hubby, but Roy being the loyal and considerate man that he is, finally managed to encourage Hayley to go without him. And so, it was sniffles all round as we bid a fond farewell to soapland’s favorite transgender character.

Meanwhile, Sean and Violet popped to the hospital for her latest scan. But they disagreed about wanting to know the sex of the baby. Violet wanted to keep it a surprise, but Sean was desperate to know. So much so, he later managed to trick boyfriend Marcus (who works at the hospital and conducted the scan, in case you were wondering!) into revealing the baby’s sex. Yes folks, it looks like there’s going to be another Sean Jnr in the world because it’s a boy! Marcus, angered by Sean’s trickery, told him that he couldn't quite figure out whether he’s just thick or selfish. Hmm let’s think about that for a sec… er, it’s both!

Elsewhere, David “the Devil” Platt continued his reign of terror. After breaking into the builder’s yard, he maliciously loosened the bolts on the balcony railings, which caused Jason to be rushed to hospital, after he fell to the ground and was knocked unconscious. Luckily, he survived with just a few bruises and broken bones.

Here’s the moment David seemingly tries to kill Jason…

David’s latest handy work caused Gayle to have one of those serious conversations with her wayward son. You know, the “I’m just waiting for you to pull out a gun and start shooting innocent people” kind! And Rosie and John continued their “affair” – yuck! – and Maria brought Liam an adorable black laborador puppy. The jury is still out on which is cuter – Liam or the puppy. It’s a hard one to call!

Eastenders, BBC1

Everyone was on tender hooks over Bradley and Stacey’s forthcoming nuptials. Tanya gave into temptation and shared a snog with sexy Sean.

And Max and Stacey thought that the cat was finally out of the bag. Well, it’s about time someone rumbled their nasty little affair! But for the time being at least, Walford's wedding of the year is still going ahead.

Emmerdale, ITV1

Just imagine what it would be like to have your bedroom antics – or lack of – unintentionally shared with the regulars down at your local pub! Well, that’s exactly what happened when Marlon opened his big mouth to a packed Woolpack about his poor sex life. It’s no wonder wife Donna seems to have her eye on the village’s hunky new copper, Ross. Let’s face it; he’s far easier on the eye than Marlon. And he wears nicer clothes! Sadly no, despite being Paddy's cousin, he isn't gay.

Elsewhere, Katie’s obsession with Grayson continued. Why, we still can’t quite figure out. Okay, so he's got a bit of cash, lives in a big house and drives a flash car! But he's all show and no substance. Still, on the plus side, Katie managed to stun Grayson’s wife, Perdy, with her offer to be a surrogate for the couple. And that’s no bad thing. But we think she’ll be even more speechless when her hubby sleeps with one of her supposed close friends!

Hollyoaks, C4

It was a bad, bad week for the roguish Rhys Ashworth. He might be a nice piece of eye candy, but as a human being and a boyfriend, Rhys is, quite frankly, a bit of a dog. Or at least he was, until he met the girl of his dreams.

Unfortunately, Rhys discovered that said dream girl Beth is in fact his sister! So that put a swift end to their budding romance. The revulsion of their amorous liaisons is definitely not something to bring up in conversation over a family Sunday roast dinner!

Elsewhere in Chester, foster parents Jack and Frankie welcomed into their home a new foster child, in the shape of moody, silent Emo Newt. Newt (his real name is Barry), it seems, brings a whole new meaning to being an angst-ridden sullen teenager. And poor old Ste received a rather nasty beating from his psycho stepdad. Oh, and Darren lost £20,000 gambling on the horses. Like we said last week: it couldn’t happen to a nicer chap.

Here’s a backstage video which introduces Chester’s newest resident, Emo Goth Newt…

And so, that concludes this little recap of all things gay-ish related in British soaps. Tune in next time, to find out how hunky new copper Phil Hunter – sorry, Jack Branning - is settling into Albert Square; whether Marcus and Sean are back on speaking trms; and if Todd managed to perform his best man duties at Weatherfield's wedding of the year.