Soap From The Box, the behind the scenes TV podcast continues Season 6 with former Eastenders star HARRY REID who played Ben Mitchell for 4 years. He tells us about life on Albert Square and the tough reality of leaving the show. Hear about some of his most famous storylines and how he got on with the other cast in real life. There are over 100 episodes of the podcast to listen to right now for free, featuring some of the biggest stars of the biggest TV shows. Plus some of the UK's biggest pop stars in spin off show POP FROM THE BOX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Soap From The Box is back with another red hot bonus episode. It's the final week of Celebrity Big Brother and last years contestant JENKIN EDWARDS joins TV Director Lee to spill the beans on what really goes on inside the house. What do we not see on TV and what does he think of the celebs this year. Lee is a big BB fan so he'll ask the questions you all want answering. There are over 100 episodes of the behind the scenes podcast to listen to right now, for free. Join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lee is back with a mid week bonus episode as he speaks to the first ever winner of Big Brother CRAIG PHILLIPS, who rose to fame when he walked out of those doors in 2020.] BIG BROTHER was back on our screens this week and what a better to celebrate that getting the inside gossip from the man thats in the know Craig also offers up some much needed advice on how to get your house ready for winter in a cost effective way. LISTEN NOW to over 95 episodes of the chart topping, behind the scenes podcast SOAP FROM THE BOX where TV Director Lee Salisbury talks to you favourite stars from the biggest shows. Plus spin off show POP FROM THE BOX which sees music sensations in conversation with Lee. Join us on social media @soapfromthebox and let us know who you want to hear Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Coronation Street 60th Anniversary build up starts right here!  Soap From The Box welcomes Denise Black, who played Denise Osbourne in Coronation Street, a character who - along with Ken Barlow - was part of one of the most iconic stories lines ever seen on the cobbles.  But that’s not all, she also played Joanie Wright in Emmerdale and was a key part of the groundbreaking series, Queer As Folk.  Lee and Denise chat through all that and more, including the challenges of life as an actor, soap opera comebacks, and putting on an accent for Ken Loach. Relive Denise’s amazing time in Weatherfield here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCPHDPwmiRoAnd the epic Emmerdale helicopter crash here (there's also amazing behind the scenes footage on our social media):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeC11OnNRKkAnd why not take Denise’s recommendation and watch some truly vintage Corrie here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sq-qudJGYPIDenise also reveals the impact her hand disability has had on her life and career and discusses the representation of disability ion TV.  If these issues affect you, you can find advise and support here:https://www.scope.org.uk/https://www.princes-trust.org.uk/help-for-young-people/who-else/housing-health-wellbeing/wellbeing/disabilitiesFind Denise on social media: Instagram: @denise_black_ukTwitter: @deniseblackuk————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 9 of Soap From The Box, Lee chats to Charlotte Bellamy aka Laurel Thomas from Emmerdale.  Charlotte talks about worst auditions, tackling big storylines, working with her star studded screen family as well as two of the greatest challenges an actor will ever face: how to walk on telly and playing a forklift truck!!The conversation does cover some of the key storylines Charlotte has faced while portraying Laurel, including alcoholism, dementia (featuring her on-screen husband Ashley, played by John Middleton) and dealing with cot death.If you’re affected by any of these issues, you can find support and information here:https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/https://www.dementiauk.org/https://www.sands.org.uk/support-you/how-we-offer-supporthttps://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/bereavement-support/To be reminded of the amazing depiction of these stories, you can watch them here:Daniel Stops Breathing (directed by Lee)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KX_ZwI7GfNAAshley Doesn’t Recognise Anyonehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3850Z7GuFIAnd finally, Lee & Charlotte reference and recommend brilliant TV series The Morning Show - check out the trailer here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPYUpfIoM9w—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Neil McDermott, who played Ryan Malloy on Eastenders, joins Lee for Episode 8 of Soap From The Box.The boys chat about their first - naked - scene together, what it was like joining the star studded cast of Eastenders, filming stunts and who could have killed Archie.  They cover so many glorious Eastenders moments, why not relive some of them:Archie’s Killer Revealedhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZWNOcp7p5wWho Killed Archie Alternate Endings (including Neil’s)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwxka473Aq8Fire at The Vic (directed by Lee)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uW4sD3YfK2ERyan’s fight on the Pierhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XoFB4Ktb-kNeil also reveals how he chose acting over a football career, his work on the West End - including his current role in Pretty Woman - plus his upcoming project The Elf Who Was Scared Of Christmas.Get tickets for The Elf Who Was Scared Of Christmas here:https://charingcrosstheatre.co.uk/theatre/elf-scaredFind Neil on Twitter & Instagram @neilmcdermott07 ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here’s your second scrubbing of Soap From The Box this week to cheer us all up during lockdown.  In this episode Lee talks to Chelsea Halfpenny, who played Amy Wyatt in Emmerdale and Alicia Munroe in Casualty.  Amongst the many giggles, the chat covers Chelsea’s FIVE auditions to get the part in Emmerdale, the story behind the character being recast and why she didn’t go back, plus her time on Casualty and not going to France for a 2 part French special!PLUS would she ever do Strictly? What are TV Awards like? How did Hypnotherapy help her cope with Imposter Syndrome? And how do you deal with a bleeding nose on stage? Chelsea & Lee do discuss the rape storyline experienced by Chelsea’s character in Casualty.  If you have been affected by issues like this, you can find some information and support here:https://rapecrisis.org.uk/https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org/Find Chelsea on Social Media here:Twitter @ChelseaHPInstagram @chelseahalfpennyFacebook.com/chelsea.halfpenny—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special midweek edition of Soap From The Box to make us smile in lockdown week, Lee welcomes Hayley Tamaddon.That means it’s two soaps for one scrub as Hayley played both Del Dingle on Emmerdale and Andrea Beckett on Coronation Street.Hayley and Lee chat about fame, panic attacks, kissing on telly and falling off the stairs in the Dingle house!They also cover Hayley’s work in theatre (Grease, Fame, Mamma Mia, The Rocky Horror Show, Spamalot anyone!), Shameless and winning Dancing On Ice.Relive Hayley’s amazing Dancing On Ice performance of Jai Ho here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5FQlm8AVEcHayley is incredibly honest about her experience of Post Natal Depression and discusses the online course she offers with psychotherapist Sarie Taylor that you can learn about here:Mind & Mother With Hayley Tamaddonhttps://sarietaylor1.simplero.com/page/172685Find Sarie Taylor on Instagram @sarietaylorcoachingYou can find information and support here:NHS - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/post-natal-depression/Royal College of Psychiatrists - https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/problems-disorders/post-natal-depressionAssociation for Post Natal Illness - https://apni.org/PND Awareness & Support: https://pandasfoundation.org.uk/Check out Hayley on Instagram & Twitter @hayleysoraya  ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Soap From The Box welcomes an icon who happens to be one of Lee’s closest friends, Glynis Barber.Glynis played Glenda Mitchell in Eastenders (hear about her last minute casting) and DCI Grace Barraclough in Emmerdale (lovingly known as “the world’s worst police officer.”)This extensive chin wag also covers Glynis’ iconic role of Sgt. Harriet Makepeace in Dempsey and Makepeace as well as her soap hat-trick playing Fiona Brake in Night & Day, the show that was going to “change soap forever.”There’s also the tricks of TV kissing, off screen romance, paparazzi, performing on stage in The Graduate and “being one of the naughty kids” on Blake’s 7.Check out the hair raising car crushing scene (plus Glynis’ hair) from Dempsey and Makepeace here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H41pOssDVDUYou can find Glynis on Social Media here:Instagram @glynisbarberTwitter @MsGlynisBarber ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Double bubble babes as Soap From The Box is back with a second episode in a week!Catherine Tyldesley - welcome to Soap On The Box!Cath talks to Lee about her time playing Eva Price on Coronation Street and what it was like working with Shayne Ward, Michelle Collins and Sue Johnston.  She tells all about her Corrie audition and reveals tricks of the trade for filming while pregnant.  They also chat about Cath’s work on Trollied, Scarborough and Strictly Come Dancing.  Remind yourself of Cath’s time in Corrie here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0sUj46dPqMAnd why not treat yourself to a reminder of one of Cath’s Strictly highlights:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v89rpjLQY20Cath also mentions a favourite artist of hers - Maria Rivans and you can find her work here:https://www.mariarivans.com@mariarivans on InstagramThe conversation covers Shayne Ward’s portrayal of Aidan Connor on Coronation Street, a storyline that ended with the character taking his own life.  If any of these issues affect you, you can find support and information here:https://www.samaritans.org/https://www.mind.org.uk/You can find Cath on social media here:Instagram @auntiecath17Twitter @Cath_TyldesleyFacebook @CatherineTyldesley ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 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__bothyThanks to Rosie Baker-Smith for her social media help and Orla McKibbin for her 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special bonus edition of Soap From The Box, Lee meets the person that inspired him to create this podcast in the first place - Sophie Ellis-Bextor.Sophie’s own podcast, Spinning Plates, was the spark that drove Lee to get together with all his TV star friends to talk all things soap, love and life.  In this conversation, Sophie chats about having a mum on Blue Peter, Sundays spent watching the Eastenders Omnibus, her musical influences, having a sneak appearance on Game of Thrones (!!), Strictly Come Dancing AND… the phenomenon that is Kitchen Disco.  Check out Spinning Plates here:https://smarturl.it/spinningplatesAnd you’ve gotta get yourself some Kitchen Disco: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG69_2wosWqU13SfISS-wZNL3M4ddjrprSongs From Kitchen Disco the album is out on 13th November 2020:https://sophieellisbextor.tmstor.es/cart/product.php?id=66578&affcode=superdeluxYou can listen to the single Crying At The Discotheque here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkZ7T_Ygc-4The conversation also talks in depth about Sophie’s album The Song Diaries that you can listen to here: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/the-song-diaries/1445480691Plus Sophie mentions the Avicii: True Stories documentary that can be viewed on the BBC iPlayer:https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p075zdlkYou can find Sophie on Social Media here:Facebook @SophieEllisBextorInstagram @sophieellisbextorTwitter @SophieEB ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 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__bothyThanks to Rosie Baker-Smith  for her social media help and Orla McKibbin for her 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nina Wadia reveals all about playing Zainab Masood on Eastenders in Episode 2 of Soap From The Box.  Nina shares behind the scenes insights about working on Albert Square, getting to know the star studded cast and the tricks of the trade when it comes to eating prop food! Re-live some of Nina’s great moments on Eastenders here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wviT7U76c1MThe chat covers her work on Goodness Gracious Me, Still Open All Hours, Vicar of Dibley, Bollywood and having a crush on Guy Ritchie while filming Aladdin.  The conversation also explores ethnic representation on Eastenders and some of the experiences of the character Zainab.If any of these issues have affected you, you can find information and support here:Muslim Women Network http://www.mwnuk.co.uk/Muslim Youth Helpline https://www.myh.org.uk/—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————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__bothyThanks to Rosie Baker-Smith  for her social media help and Orla McKibbin for her 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A sneak peak at the guests and gossip that feature in Series 1 of Soap From The Box 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a brand new week and spin off show POP FROM THE BOX is back with a true legend. He has been in the charts for over 35 years and has sold over 10 million records. The brilliant DANIEL O'DONNELL joins Lee to talk about his new album and his new tour. There are over 95 episodes to listen to now, both music stars and the biggest stars of TV on SOAP FROM THE BOX. As we welcome autumn outside, welcome this podcast inside! Settle down and join TV Director and Producer Lee Salisbury for a unique interview where we really get behind the scenes of some of your favourite shows and get to know stars like never before. Join us on social media @soapfromthebox and let us know who you would like to hear on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the series, Lee talks to Shayne Ward about playing Aidan Connor on Coronation Street, including behind the scenes insights about his casting, being on set, working with the cast and dealing with massive storylines.  Shayne also chats about his pop career, X Factor, performing on the West End, a brush with Take That and his work on new music. And if you want an instant hit of Shayne's great music, check out Breathless here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HbKnQxd0_EShayne talks in depth about his portrayal of Aidan Connor on Coronation Street, a storyline that ended with the character taking his own life.  The conversation also mentions the male rape storyline featuring David Platt, played by Jack Shepherd.  If any of these issues affect you, you can find support and information here:https://www.samaritans.org/https://www.mind.org.uk/https://rapecrisis.org.uk/https://www.survivorsuk.org/---------------------------------------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__bothyThanks to Rosie Baker-Smith for her social media help and Orla McKibbin for her 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a Friday treat for you with a 80's legend speaking to Lee on spin off show POP FROM THE BOX. T'Pau lead singer CAROL DECKER is here and looks back to when her band topped the charts plus talks about touring the country with other stars. There are loads more artists to listen to on Pop From The Box and we are nearing our 100th episode of SOAP FROM THE BOX where TV Director Lee Salisbury talks to some of the biggest stars of your favourite shows. Make sure you join us on social media @soapfromthe box Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

His character Dan was last seen heading to jail in Emmerdale, but actor LIAM FOX has many exciting things in the pipeline and we find out what. Director and Producer LEE SALISBURY once again takes us behind the scenes of some of the UK's biggest shows, as he talks to Liam about his 12 years in the show. Not only chatting about the storylines, Lee gets the lowdown on his co-stars and the hauntings of the Emmerdale studio and village! There are 97 other episodes to listen to right now where Lee speaks to the biggest TV, Music and Film stars. Join us on social media @soapfromthebox and tell us who you would like to hear Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He's a multi platinum selling artist who grew up in East London and exploded onto the music scene worldwide. PROFESSOR GREEN is Lee's special guest on spin off show POP FROM THE BOX today, as they look back at his music career. They also talk candidly about mental health, something very close to Pro Green's heart. As patron of CALM, the two discuss how today's society is having a huge affect on people's mental state. If you are affected and need to speak to someone below are the contact details for CALM. Lee will be back on Friday with another star of one of the biggest shows on TV. Remember SOAP FROM THE BOX now has over 90 episodes for you to listen to. As the weather gets colder, download some ep's, settle down and join us for some intimate, funny chats you won't hear anywhere else. Need help with you mental health. There are so many organisations ready to help you. CALM can be found at support@calm.com or on 0800 58 58 58 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This very special week of episodes ends on high with not one but FOUR of the main cast of NEIGHBOURS. Soap legends REBEKAH ELMALOGLOU and ALAN FLETCHER (Terese and Karl) are joined by TIM KANO and GEORGIE STONE (legends in the making of course) who play Leo and Mackenzie. They play in pairs and compete in the ultimate Neighbours quiz and also give us the lowdown on being back. What a week! 5 brand new episodes for you and we are back next week with even more fun! More soap and a special Pop From The Box special. There are over 90 episodes of SOAP FROM THE BOX to listen to right now and if you want to hear Lee interview someone drop us a line on social media @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NEIGHBOURS is back on Amazon and to celebrate the chart topping, behind the scenes TV podcast is bringing you a week of special episodes. 5 brand new chats to coincide with Australia's longest running drama series coming back to our screens. In this episode former EMMERDALE legend and star of NEIGHBOURS, SHEREE MURPHY comes back to the podcast to have a chat about her appearance as Dakota in the Australian soap as well as turning the tables on Lee to find out what she can about GUY PEARCE and ANNIE JONES special episodes which were directed by Lee himself. Remember there are over 90 episodes of SOAP FROM THE BOX to listen to right now, where TV Director and Producer Lee Salisbury speaks to some of the biggest stars from the biggest shows. You can watch the brand new series of Neighbours in the UK on Amazon Freevee and on Prime Video around the world. Message us on social media @soapfromthebox and let us know who you want to hear on the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NEIGHBOURS is back on Amazon and to celebrate the chart topping, behind the scenes TV podcast is bringing you a week of special episodes. 5 brand new chats to coincide with Australia's longest running drama series coming back to our screens. Next up are two newcomers to Ramsey Street. SARA WEST and NAOMI RUKAVINA play Cara and Remi. Are they all they seem or have we got some surprises along the way? I mean this is soap so we know we are in for a rollercoaster ride. We find out what it's like to join a long running show and what it was like meeting legends such as JACQUI WOODBURN Remember there are over 90 episodes of SOAP FROM THE BOX to listen to right now, where TV Director and Producer Lee Salisbury speaks to some of the biggest stars from the biggest shows. You can watch the brand new series of Neighbours in the UK on Amazon Freevee and on Prime Video around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NEIGHBOURS is back on Amazon and to celebrate the chart topping, behind the scenes TV podcast is bringing you a week of special episodes. 5 brand new chats to coincide with Australia's longest running drama series coming back to our screens. In this episode Exec Producer JASON HERBISON is here to give the lowdown on what happens behind the scenes of the show. He talks about how they went about getting back some famous faces for (what we thought was) the finale, and how he persuaded GUY PEARCE to come back for the relaunch. Jason has been part of some of the biggest stories in the show, and written some of the stand out episodes. He ie one of Australia's leading TV producers. Remember there are over 90 episodes of SOAP FROM THE BOX to listen to right now, where TV Director and Producer Lee Salisbury speaks to some of the biggest stars from the biggest shows. You can watch the brand new series of Neighbours in the UK on Amazon Freevee and on Prime Video around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NEIGHBOURS is back on Amazon and to celebrate the chart topping, behind the scenes TV podcast is bringing you a week of special episodes. 5 brand new chats to coincide with Australia's longest running drama series coming back to our screens. Kicking things off is a certified soap legend. He has played HAROLD BISHOP since the 1980's and is here to talk to Lee about his life in the show. IAN SMITH has long been a fan favourite and not only talks about the new series but also about the magical time when the show was getting up to 20 million viewers in the UK. Remember there are over 90 episodes of SOAP FROM THE BOX to listen to right now, where TV Director and Producer Lee Salisbury speaks to some of the biggest stars from the biggest shows. You can watch the brand new series of Neighbours in the UK on Amazon Freevee and on Prime Video around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Season 6 of TV chart topping podcast SOAP FROM THE BOX continues with one of Coronation Street's most memorable characters. Stephen Reid caused carnage on the cobbles and actor TODD BOYCE joins TV Director Lee Salisbury to go behind the scenes on some of the biggest stories. We hear about his time in the show as well as all about his illustrious career. LISTEN to over 100 episodes for free right now featuring some of the biggest names from the biggest shows. Join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Retro Monday this week as we go back to the 1980's and Lee speaks to the front man of bands Brother Beyond and World's Apart. NATHAN MOORE kicks off this sunny week, with stories from the past including having his own Harribo named after him. POP FROM THE BOX is the spin off show to SOAP FROM THE BOX which now has over 90 episodes to download FOR FREE! Listen to the biggest stars talk to TV director Lee Salisbury, as they give him the best behind the scenes stories. Join us on social media @soapfromthebox and tell us who you would like to hear Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Strictly announces this years dancing super stars, this bonus shorter episode see last years 5th runner up WILL MELLOR pop by to talk to Lee all about his time on the show and his amazing TV career. He has popped up in some of our most popular shows. EASTENDERS, CORONATION STREET, HOLLYOAKS, TWO PINTS OF LAGER AND A PACKET OF CRISPS and BROADCHURCH are just some of the huge series he has appeared in. In a world where we all need to watch our money, Lee and Will also talk about some Nationwide Building Society research into identity theft. Fun and some valuable tips at the same time. Remember there are almost 90 episodes of the behind the scenes podcast to listen to right now, including spin off series POP FROM THE BOX Follow us on social media @soapfromthebox to tell us who you would like to see on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ANNETTE BADLAND has appeared in some of the countries biggest TV shows including the recent smash hit TED LASSO, where she ran the Richmond pub that is a main focus of the series. She also played Aunt Babe in EASTENDERS and regular characters in the hit shows BERGERAC and MIDSOMER MURDERS. She also appeared in the incredible film LITTLE VOICE alongside Michael Caine, Brenda Blethyn and Jane Horrocks. TV director Lee Salisbury worked alongside Annette in Eastenders and they catch up on her time there as well as some of the other highlights of her career. Remember there are over 87 episodes to listen to right now of this behind the scenes podcast. Join us on social media @soapfromthebox and let us know who you want to hear Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Friday which means it's time to go retro and take a step back in time, as Lee meets another pop music legend. They went straight to number one with their first single and used to cause chaos wherever they went. 10 members made up BLAZIN SQUAD, who went on to dominate the UK charts. MELO-D speaks to Lee all about how they coped with fame and what the boys have been up to since. Remember there are over 87 episodes of POP FROM THE BOX and SOAP FROM THE BOX to listen to right now, featuring the biggest stars from the biggest TV shows plus some musical legends. Do you want to hear your favourite star on the show? Then contact us on Instgram or Facebook @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BREAKING NEWS is that today's guest is back soon filming for Coronation Street. She won two British Soap Awards and an NTA for her role as Bethany Platt and she will reportedly be back on our screens after Christmas. In the chart topping behind the scenes TV Podcast, Director Lee Salisbury catches up with LUCY FALLON to talk about her 5 years on the cobbles as well as life away from the street. The sun is starting to make an appearance so they chat everything holidays, including Lucy and the donkeys in Blackpool. Remember there are over 80 episodes of SOAP FROM THE BOX to listen to right now, as well as spin off show POP FROM THE BOX. RITCHIE NEVILLE from boyband Five was Lee's guest n Friday so do not miss it. Join us on social media @soapfromthebox and tell us who want to listen too Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

POP FROM THE BOX is back for another weekend special. Joining Lee Salisbury is FIVE boy band member RITCHIE NEVILLE who was part of the group that scored 20 million record sales worldwide and became one of the UK's biggest boybands. Ritchie talks all about getting the job, the fame that followed and the mental strain thats left behind when it comes to an end. Ritchie is back with LIAM KEEGAN as part of The998 as Lee gets to exclusively play their brand new single SUNSHINE. Hear it here first. Remember SOAP FROM THE BOX has more than 80 episodes to download right now featuring the stars of the biggest TV shows. Join us on Instagram @soapfromthebox and let us know who you want to hear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The behind the scenes TV podcast is back to brighten up this wet week in the UK! We are going old school as a certified HOLLYOAKS OG joins Lee, to chat everything about the show and also his varied career. JAMES REDMOND, who started his journey modelling alongside KATE MOSS, has also appeared for five years in CASUALTY, popped up in EMMERDALE and CORONATION STREET and people saw a lot more of him in the stage tour of THE FULL MONTY. TV Director Lee Salisbury gets the lowdown on it in, revealing behind the scenes stories and secrets of how the shows are made. Remember there are more than 80 episodes to download right now, so curl up with a hot cup of tea and enjoy!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spin off series POP FROM THE BOX is back with an exclusive interview, where disco diva SOPHIE ELLIS BEXTOR speaks to Lee all about her recent Glastonbury performance that was not shown on the BBC, plus the rumours surrounding her representing the UK in Eurovision 2024. Sophie also speaks to Lee about her brand new album Hana, which raced into the album charts at Number 8. And of course, they speak Kitchen Disco which has elevated Sophie to national treasure status. Remember there are over 80 episodes of SOAP FROM THE BOX to listen too right now, where TV director Lee Salisbury talks to some of the biggest stars from the countries biggest shows. Plus exclusive interviews with US stars and soap stars from Neighbours and Home and Away. Who do you want to listen to? Let the team know on social media. Follow us at @soapfromthebox on Instagram and Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EASTENDERS and I'M A CELEBRITY star JACQUELINE JOSSA joins TV Director and Producer Lee Salisbury for a behind the scenes chat about work and life. The talk on set stories, including her recent return to the BBC soap as well as all about her time in the jungle and being a social media mega star. Soap From The Box is the chart topping podcast where stars of the biggest TV shows talk to Lee, with an insiders guide, not normally heard. Pop From The Box is the spin off series where Lee meets some of the UK's biggest pop stars. Over 80 Episodes for you to listen to right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's scorching in the UK and Lee is back with another HOT episode, just perfect to listen too in the sun. NEIGHBOURS returns to our screens later in the year and one of the confirmed cast is legendary Melanie herself, played by the fantastic LUCINDA COWDEN. Lee asks her all about what we thought was the final episode and having lunch with 51 cast members on the coldest filming day she can remember. They discuss returning to film on Ramsey Street itself and Lucinda gives us a behind the scenes look at what the show was like back in days of KYLIE MINOGUE and JASON DONOVAN. Lee himself recently directed GUY PEARCE for the comeback scenes due to air later this year, so together Lee and Lucinda make quite the pair to get all the latest news! Remember there are over 80 episodes to listen to right now wherever you download your podcasts. Head to ANOTHER SLICE for exclusive content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Season 1 of The Traitors caught the nation's attention and one of the original Traitors, AMANDA LOVETT joins Lee for a chin wag all about the series. What really went on behind the scenes and how late DID they have to stay up to decide who to murder? Find out who Amanda still likes and get ready for a surprise visit from DANNII MINOGUE, a huge Traitors fan. SOAP FROM THE BOX is the chart topping behind the scenes podcast where the biggest stars talk to TV Director Lee Salisbury. Listen to over 100 episodes now for free. Join in the conversation on Instagram and Facebook @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Season 5 continues with a soap icon who is returning to Albert Square for a new bombshell storyline. EASTENDERS very own Lisa Fowler, played by LUCY BENJAMIN joins Lee today to talk about all of her big storylines, including the infamous WHO SHOT PHIL? We go behind the scenes and hear stories never told before. Lee also looks at other work Lucy has done including PRESS GANG with Dexter Fletcher and Julia Sawahla There are over 80 episodes to now listen to of this chart topping podcast, so get your coffee (or your wine) settle down and join in the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The BEHIND THE SCENES TV podcast is back in style. It's the show where TV director Lee Salisbury speaks candidly to some of the biggest stars of our biggest shows. Eastenders, Coronation Street, Emmerdale, Hollyoaks, Home and Away and Neighbours. For the first episode of Season 5, we are talking everything BRITISH SOAP AWARDS 2023 as Lee welcomes Best Villain nominee from HOLLYOAKS, ANGUS CASTLE DOUGHTY who has also starred in Bloods, Agatha Raisin and film The Kings Man. Sit down, get a cuppa and enjoy this candid chat about every soap and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Friday and Season 4 continues with another POP FROM THE BOX music special, before a full length new SOAP FROM THE BOX this Sunday. Let's rewind the years to the early 90's when Lee Salisbury's guest today scored 5 weeks at No 1 in the UK Singles Chart. Star of the film BUDDY, he became an overnight sensation with his single THE ONE AND ONLY. Yes the legend that is CHESNEY HAWKES is here to chat everything pop music, charts and the fact he had to build a fence to keep our the girls back then! Sit back and enjoy this slice of pop music heaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Season 4 of the behind the scenes TV and Music podcast SOAP FROM THE BOX continues, with another huge TV actress, CHERYL FERGISON. Best known to soap fans as Heather Trott in EASTENDERS, Cheryl also recently starred alongside CATHERINE TATE in her Netflix series HARD CELL and has worked alongside DAVID WALLIAMS in several of his TV shows including BIG SCHOOL. For the whole show remember to SIGN UP to us at ANOTHER SLIC, where you can find exclusive episodes and other content. There are over 75 episodes for you to download and listen to right now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Season 4 continues of the behind the scenes podcast SOAP FROM THE BOX, with a special spin off POP FROM THE BOX, where Lee Salisbury talks to some of the biggest music stars from the 80's, 90's and 00's. BEN ADAMS is not only lead singer with the hugely succesful A1, who reached Number One in the charts with their huge hit, CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE, he is also a music writer and producer for stars such as CRAIG DAVID, ROBIN THICKE and ALEXANDRA BURKE. He has a new musical starting very soon and also reveals a a secret about Eurovision you may not know. SOAP FROM THE BOX is the ultimate TV behind the scenes podcast which already has over 75 episodes. Lee, TV Director and Producer, speaks to some of the biggest stars of the biggest shows. Head now to ANOTHER SLICE to get the whole show. You can find an exclusive bonus episode with EASTENDERS star Jacqueline Jossa plus extended episodes. We'll be back later this week with another brand new episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Season 4 of the behind-the-scenes podcast continues in style with one of the UK’s leading actresses. TANYA FRANKS is known to millions as EASTENDERS Rainie Cross, causing trouble wherever she goes. She has also starred in the Sharon Horgan hit show PULLING and the ITV series that had us all on the edge of our seats, BROADCHURCH. She has recently been in ORTHELLO at The National Theatre and the NTLive screenings start at cinemas around the country on 23rd Feb so make sure you go and see this new take on the masterpiece. If you want the whole show....The full unedited version of this episode can be found at another slice.com/soapfromthebox Here you can SIGN UP for free to get extra special content, early episodes and a chance to ask the questions to the stars. Right now you can hear an EXCLUSIVE episode with JACQUELINE JOSSA, star of EASTENDERS and I'M A CELEBRITY GET ME OUT OF HERE SOAP FROM THE BOX has over 75 episodes to listen to right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Season 4 of Soap From The Box, the behind the scenes TV, Music and Film podcast. It's Week 2 and we are going retro! Lee Salisbury chats with one of soap's biggest icons. Debra Lawrance played Pippa in Home and Away for over 8 years. Lee chats about the fact she was the third actress to play her, now the seasons never change in Summer Bay and they talk of how she fell in love with her screen husband. They also talk about her other work including playing Rose in Please Like Me, for which she won a Logie Award for. There are over 70 episodes of Soap From The Box to Listen to right now. For the whole show, head over to http://anotherslice.com/soapfromthebox and sign up FOR FREE. You will have access to exclusive audio and video content. Subscribe and you will get special episodes, unedited episodes and a chance to ask the stars the questions. A Bonus episode featuring Eastenders and I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Here star Jacqueline Jossa can be heard right now, for free, over at AnotherSlice. Season 4 continues every Monday with bonus episodes popping up mid week. Welcome to the bigger and better Soap From The Box Season 4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Season 4 of Soap From The Box, the behind the scenes TV, Music and Film podcast. Kicking off in style Lee Salisbury chats with the cast and creator of the smash hit Netflix show Kaleidoscope, which has been in the top 10 in over 90 countries and has had the world talking about its unique viewing experience. Lee chats to Hollywood stars Peter Mark Kendall (Top Gun ; Maverick, The American's, Strange Angel) Rosaline Elbay (Ramy, Forgetfulness) and Bubba Weiler (Harry Potter and The Cursed Child). Plus the Creator and Show-runner Eric Garcia (Matchstick Men) and gets behind the stories of filming and finds out if they really get along. They chat training with the FBI, filming in downtown New York and give us a glimpse into their careers. There are over 70 episodes of Soap From The Box to Listen to right now. For the whole show, head over to http://anotherslice.com/soapfromthebox and sign up FOR FREE. You will have access to exclusive audio and video content. Subscribe and you will get special episodes, unedited episodes and a chance to ask the stars the questions. A Bonus episode featuring Eastenders and I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Here star Jacqueline Jossa can be heard right now, for free, over at AnotherSlice. Season 4 continues every Monday with bonus episodes popping up mid week. Welcome to the bigger and better Soap From The Box Season 4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Christmas Eve to you all! If you are busy wrapping presents or having a cheeky baileys or just chilling with friends, here's the perfect accompaniment. STRICTLY COME DANCING legend DAME ARLENE PHILLIPS talks to Lee about her career, the BBC show and shares everything about her ChristmasSOAP FROM THE BOX is the behind the scenes TV podcast that speaks to the biggest stars from our favourite shows. Eastenders, Emmerdale, Coronation Street, Hollyoaks, Home and Away and Neighbours. We are back at the end of January for Season 4, bigger and better than ever.Thank you for supporting us and listening and have a very Merry Christmas 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time for another festive edition of SOAP FROM THE BOX, the behind the scenes TV podcast. Jingle your bells with former HOME AND AWAY star and pop sensation DANNII MINOGUE who joins Lee Salisbury for fun and merriment and the lowdown on what the Minogue's do for Christmas.There is one more episode before the series comes to an end until the new year, so settle down with a Christmas tipple and download one of the 70 episodes now available for you. 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EMMERDALE star KATHERINE DOW BLYTON joins Lee Salisbury for another chat all things soap. She chats about the fun times she had on the show and the shock when it was announced she was leaving. Lee and Katherine open a bottle of wine and chat on set stories and what life is like off set for Katherine. SOAP FROM THE BOX is the chart topping being the scenes podcast where the biggest stars from TV, Film and Music come to chat. Listen to over 100 episodes for free wherever you download your podcasts. Join the conversation on social media @soapfromthebox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TOBY ALEXANDER SMITH from EASTENDERS joins Lee Salisbury for a special festive bonus edition of the behind the scenes podcast Soap From The Box.This special interview, first recorded for Lee's radio show, deals with the sensitive subject of domestic abuse. Toby's character in Eastenders, GRAY ATKINS highlighted the important issue, in his abusive relationships with CHELSEA and CHANTELLE.Lee And Toby talk about the important warning signs and how WOMEN'S AID was a great support to Toby and the programme as they dealt with the issue.They also talk about life away from Albert Square and Toby takes on the festive Eastenders quizSOAP FROM THE BOX now has over 70 episodes where Lee interviews stars of our biggest shows, Eastenders, Emmerdale, Coronation Street, 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MARTINE McCUTCHEON the star of EASTENDERS and of the biggest Christmas films of all time, LOVE ACTUALLY joins Lee Salisbury for the first of two special festive episodes of the behind the scenes TV Podcast SOAP FROM THE BOXLee directed soaps for over 10 years so knows exactly what goes on when the cameras are rolling...and when they're not! Lee and Martine chat about her role as Tiffany on Albert Square, reveal their favourite scenes in Love Actually and talk all about her number one singleSOAP FROM THE BOX has over 70 episodes to download right now, where Lee catches up with some of the biggest stars of TV's favourite shows, 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lee is back with another BONUS EDITION for you too warm up these cold days.In another episode of the spin off series POP FROM THE BOX Irish legend RONAN KEATING talks everything love! Hear about his worst date ever and find out how romantic he actually is. He also talks about Julia Roberts telling him that his song made her cry and hear what's next for him music wise.Remember the TV behind the scenes podcast SOAP FROM THE BOX had over 60 episodes for you to listen to right now 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JASON MERRELLS has starred in some of TV's biggest shows. From Queer As Folk to Cutting It and from Agatha Raisin to the brand new series of Happy Valley.To soap fans you will know him from playing ruthless businessman Declan Macey in EMMERDALE. Running Home Farm there was never a quiet moment, and he took pride of place in the soap's live episode when he married Sammy Winward's character Katie. He talks to Lee about his entire career and also about some exciting stuff coming up at the end of this year.Remember there are over 60 other episodes of SOAP FROM THE BOX to download right now with your favourite stars from Eastenders, Coronation Street, 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices