In this week’s episode of Soap Scoop, Chloe Timms sits down with EastEnders star Matthew Morrison, best known for his powerful portrayal of Felix Baker — and his fabulous drag alter ego Tara Misu! 🌟

Matthew opens up about life after EastEnders and his intense new stage role in Blue Orange at the Greenwich Theatre — a gripping play about race, power, and mental health. He shares how it feels to step into such a demanding role, how it differs from playing Felix, and why the story still feels so relevant 25 years after its debut.

We also get heartfelt reflections on his time in EastEnders:

💄 Behind the scenes of Tara Misu’s iconic looks (including that Beyoncé-inspired finale!)

💬 His favourite moments filming with Tamika Empson (Kim) and Clair Norris (Bernie)

💔 What it was like to film Felix’s emotional exit

🌈 Whether he’d ever return to Albert Square — and the surprising souvenir he kept!

Then, hosts Laura-Jayne Tyler and Chloe Timms dive into all the biggest soapland gossip, including:

🍻 Coronation Street: Eva’s surprise return and the brand-new look inside the Rovers!

💍 Emmerdale: Debbie and Ronnie’s wedding plans and the emotional Robert & Aaron storyline

💥 EastEnders: Joel’s shocking downfall and the fallout for Ross and Vick

🎭 Plus, an exclusive teaser for Inside Soap’s bonus podcast featuring Louisa Riley’s undercover trip to Hollyoaks!

⏰ CHAPTERS

00:00 – Intro with Laura-Jayne

00:26 – Interview: Matthew Morrison on Blue Orange

01:27 – Themes & legacy of Blue Orange

02:35 – Playing Felix Baker in EastEnders

03:49 – Creating Felix: a proud, fearless character

04:27 – Felix vs Matthew: opposites attract

05:16 – The outfits: Tara Masu’s Cowboy Carter look

06:25 – Working in The Albert

07:37 – Souvenirs from the set

08:38 – Most memorable scenes

11:10 – Felix & Johnny: could they have lasted?

13:08 – Keeping in touch with the EastEnders family

15:41 – Would Matthew return to EastEnders?

16:55 – Promoting Blue Orange

17:53 – Wrap-up & reactions

18:09 – Soap news: Corrie × Emmerdale crossover

19:22 – On set at Coronation Street: Eva’s return

22:30 – Emmerdale teasers & Christmas wedding gossip

23:33 – Aaron, Robert & Kev: the complicated triangle

27:27 – Soap debates & Buffy tangent

29:23 – Crossover dreams & “Easterdale” joke

30:09 – EastEnders: Joel’s downfall & aftermath

34:29 – Alex Walkinshaw (“Smithy”) legacy

35:15 – What’s next for Ross, Vicky & Joel?

37:47 – Bonus episode teaser: undercover at Hollyoaks

38:56 – Outro & sign-off

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