This week on Inside Soap’s Soap Scoop, it’s pure chaos and laughter as Hollyoaks legends Tamara Wall (Grace Black) and Gemma Bissix (Clare Devine) join Laura-Jayne Tyler and Johnathon Hughes for one of our funniest, most unfiltered interviews ever! Tamara and Gemma reflect on their explosive exits, Grace’s shocking fate, and Claire’s ultimate comeback. They share behind-the-scenes gossip from the 30th anniversary episodes, talk about their off-screen friendship (complete with pyjamas, Prosecco, and electric lunchboxes), and reveal the spin-off ideas they’d love to see – including a hilarious “Black Is The New Black” prison drama! Plus: the pair pitch their dream podcast, Tea & Bissix (or maybe Gem & Tam’s Electric Lunchbox), and reveal which BBC show they’d love to host next (watch out, Strictly Come Dancing!).

Then, Laura-Jayne and Jonny dive into this week’s Soapland chaos:
Emmerdale: Bear’s dark captivity and Ray’s sinister turn — can anyone stop Celia?
Coronation Street: New Swarla theories! Is Kit undercover? What’s hidden in Ken Barlow’s sideboard? EastEnders: Cindy Beale’s survival streak continues — but who is Jasmine really?

It’s 40 minutes of pure soap joy, nostalgia, and hilarious banter.

YouTube Chapter List

00:00 – Intro | Welcome to Soap Scoop

00:09 – Tamara Wall & Gemma Bissix join the podcast!

00:35 – Reunited: Grace & Claire are back together (and staying the weekend!)

01:21 – Chaos at Gemma’s house: slides, injuries, and midnight gymnastics

02:17 – Plans for their next social media “reel” – hint: Dead Grace

02:45 – How their friendship grew behind the scenes

04:16 – Gemma’s “best friend” drama at the Inside Soap Awards

05:15 – Have they watched Hollyoaks since leaving?

05:56 – Where’s Grace’s funeral? Could she still be alive?

06:52 – Claire Devine’s prison storyline and ideas for a spin-off

07:37 – Pitching Black Is the New Black: The Grace & Claire prison comedy!

08:21 – Revisiting Grace’s controversial final storyline

10:43 – Murder, mayhem & redemption: Grace Black’s wildest moments

11:13 – Tamara’s favourite shoot – the infamous train scene

12:10 – Gemma on her “Death Becomes Her” Hollyoaks comeback

13:49 – Proud to be part of Hollyoaks’ 30th anniversary

14:09 – Could Tamara join EastEnders as a Mitchell?

15:12 – Gemma’s Barbara Windsor memories and mentorship

16:15 – Could they host the Inside Soap Awards again?

17:26 – The next dream gig: Strictly Come Dancing presenters?

18:09 – Alan Carr, The Traitors, and emotional TV moments

19:30 – Podcast plans: Tea & Bisks or Gem & Tam’s Electric Lunchbox

21:23 – Why they never argue – and why their partners are secretly relieved!

22:05 – Dream spin-offs: Cool Runnings, Pigeon Street, and truck-driving goals

23:43 – The now-famous electric lunchbox story

25:18 – Jonny pitches Gem & Tam’s Electric Lunchbox podcast

26:00 – Fans, friendship & festive plans together

26:53 – Farewell Grace & Claire – could they rise again?

Soap Round-Up with Laura-Jayne & Jonny

27:45 – Post-interview chaos: the “electric lunchbox” aftermath

28:37 – Emmerdale: Bear’s horror story and Eve’s discovery

32:21 – Why Joe Absolom is Emmerdale’s secret weapon

33:37 – Could Ray find redemption with Laurel?

34:03 – Coronation Street: Swarla theories & Joey’s brilliant fan comment

35:27 – What did Maggie see in Ken Barlow’s sideboard?

38:32 – EastEnders: Cindy Beale pushed again

40:03 – Who is mysterious Jasmine – Celia’s spy?

42:15 – Farewell Teddy – and the tragic loss of great knitwear

43:17 – Wrap-up & listener shoutouts

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