Soap From The Box

Lee Salisbury

We are back with Season 6! The ultimate behind the scenes podcast where TV Director and Producer Lee Salisbury speaks to some of the biggest stars from the biggest TV shows. As well as TV and Film specials, actors past and present of the best soaps, Eastenders, Coronation Street, Emmerdale, Home and Away, Neighbours and Hollyoaks give us a rare insight into their lives.

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Jul 11, 2021 · 11 min
JONAS ARMSTRONG
SOAP FROM THE BOX LIVE IS HAPPENING! 19th + 20th July 2021 at City Varieties Music Hall Leeds. Tickets are on sale NOW! Go to leedheritagetheatres.com And to celebrate here’s a bonus treat of an episode with Jonas Armstrong, heartthrob star of the BBC’s Robin Hood, Edge of Tomorrow with Tom Cruise, and recent ITV hit drama The Bay. Find Jonas on Instagram @jonasarmstrong———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster! Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry. @davidstevens_editor @the__bothy Thanks to Iain McCallum for his press help. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromthebox Watch out for more bonus episodes in the coming weeks. Series 3 of Soap From The Box is coming soon but while you're waiting for that get yourself a ticket to SOAP FROM THE BOX LIVE. 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 6, 2021 · 43 min
MIKE GUNNER
In this end of Series 2 special TV STARS BONUS EPISODE, Lee chats to Mike Gunner, star of Married At First Sight Australia. The Aussie reality show became an international sensation during lockdown, and Mike reveals all about his relationship with wife Heidi, his thoughts on all the other couples, coping with fame, his work as a tattoo artist and radio presenter PLUS the joys of partying on a boat in Newcastle! Remind yourself of the brilliant Married At First Sight Australia here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZ7BdwMsoJ0 And you can find Mike on Instagram @mikekangaroo ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster! Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry. @davidstevens_editor @the__bothy Thanks to Iain McCallum for his press help. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromthebox This is a special TV STARS Bonus Episode - watch out for more in the coming weeks. And… SOAP FROM THE BOX SERIES 3 IS COMING SOON! 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 6, 2021 · 41 min
NATHAN SUSSEX
The last double header of Series 2 is wrapped up by Nathan Sussex who played Buster Smith in Hollyoaks. As well as his wonderful work in soap, Nathan tells all about his part on the hit show It’s A Sin including his first day on set, working with Olly Alexander and filming New York street scenes in Manchester and Liverpool. Nathan talks in depth about his time on Hollyoaks, including only being told the grooming storyline at the table read, not focusing on the public reaction, and the importance of making families aware of a difficult topic. If this issue affects you, you can find information and support here: https://www.stopitnow.org https://www.nspcc.org.uk/what-is-child-abuse/types-of-abuse/grooming/ The chat also covers Soap Awards, applying to be a Footman to The Queen and his radio show with “Dame Vorders” Carol Vorderman. You can find Nathan on Instagram @natsus1 and Twitter @natsus ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster! Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry. @davidstevens_editor @the__bothy Thanks to Iain McCallum for his press help. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromthebox SERIES 3 COMING SOON! 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 6, 2021 · 1 hr 9 min
SHERRIE HEWSON
It’s the big Series 2 finale - and what better way to wrap the series than with the absolute legend that is Sherrie Hewson who played Maureen Webster in Coronation Street AND Virginia Raven in Crossroads AND Lesley Meredith in Emmerdale. What’s more Sherrie chats to Lee about her amazing career, including Benidorm, Loose Women, The Amazing Wonderbirds and being trapped in a caravan on a Carry On film with Joan Sims, Kenneth Williams and a polystyrene cup… Check out The Amazing Wonderbirds here: https://amazingwonderbirds.com/ Sherrie also talks about her involvement with The Brain Tumour Charity and you can find out more and donate here: https://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/ You can find Sherrie on Instagram @sherrie.hewson and Twitter @sherriehewson ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster! Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry. @davidstevens_editor @the__bothy Thanks to Iain McCallum for his press help. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromthebox SERIES 3 COMING SOON! 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 30, 2021 · 56 min
TOM LISTER
Tom Lister is back! He downed some Egg Nog for our Christmas special and now he’s back to chat to Lee about love, life and all things Soap - not least playing Carl King in Emmerdale. Tom reveals his real name, tells all about kissing scenes with Glynis Barber, leaving Emmerdale in the unforgettable live episode, and his work in Doctors. Tom does discuss the domestic violence storyline he portrayed in Doctors and if these issues affect you, you can find information and sup[port here: https://www.womensaid.org.uk/ https://www.refuge.org.uk/ There’s also surprise messages from some special friends and a quick game of Family Fortunes for good measure. You can watch Tom’s Lock In series here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cag36EtSMh8 And you can find Tom on Instagram @realtomlister and Twitter @tomlister ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster! Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry. @davidstevens_editor @the__bothy Thanks to Iain McCallum for his 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 30, 2021 · 34 min
CHARLOTTE CHIMES
We’re back Down Under as Neighbours star Charlotte Chimes, who plays Nicolette Stone, joins Lee for a Soap From The Box chat. Charlotte tells Lee about her time as a TV Producer, her nerves before starting on Neighbours and how strange it is to be recognised. Charlotte talks in depth about her character’s surrogacy storyline, and if the issues explored affect you, you find out more information here: https://www.surrogacy.org.uk/ https://www.brilliantbeginnings.co.uk/ Charlotte also gives Lee the lowdown on her hilarious Lala In Lockdown online videos and you can check those out here: https://vimeo.com/charlottechimes You can also find Charlotte’s videos on her Instagram @charlotte_chimes ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster! Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry. @davidstevens_editor @the__bothy Thanks to Iain McCallum for his 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 23, 2021 · 54 min
SAMANTHA GILES
Lee’s dear friend Samantha Giles, who plays Bernice Blackstock in Emmerdale, joins Soap From The Box for a good old chin wag. This chat straddles a 7 month gap - when the sensational news dropped that Sam was returning to Emmerdale Lee just had to have another catch up for all the latest gossip. Sam tells Lee all about life in the Dales, filming with Rob Lowe, the embarrassment of kissing scenes, dealing with fame, getting the giggles (and getting in trouble), writing her first book and being a White Witch. Plus there’s a phone call from Nicola Wheeler who plays Emmerdale on screen sister Nicola King - and yes, giggling ensues! Find Sam on Twitter @sammeegiles ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster! Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry. @davidstevens_editor @the__bothy Thanks to Iain McCallum for his 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 23, 2021 · 42 min
FAB SANTINO
The man with the finest name in show biz - Fabrizio Santino who played Ziggy Roscoe in Hollyoaks - joins Lee for a Soap From The Box chat. Fab tells Lee about still being mates with the Hollyoaks gang, that Gillian Taylforth (aka Sandy Roscoe) is ‘the best soap mum that anyone could ever have,’ his own battles with anxiety, his theatre work and his appearance in the move Captain America. Fab talks about his involvement with the Synergy Theatre Project, that works towards rehabilitation and resettlement with prisoners, ex-prisoners and young people at risk of offending. You can find out more here: http://www.synergytheatreproject.co.uk/ Find Fab on social here: Instagram @officialfabsantino Twitter @TheFabSantino ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster! Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry. @davidstevens_editor @the__bothy Thanks to Iain McCallum for his 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 19, 2021 · 25 min
ADAM RICKITT
Welcome to Soap From The Box Adam Rickitt who played Nick Tilsley in Coronation Street and Kyle Kelly in Hollyoaks. This extra special mid-week bonus episode continues Soap From The Box’s support of Mental Health Awareness Week. Adam kindly tells Lee about his own issues with mental health and they also chat in depth about the Hollyoaks storyline where Adam’s character Kyle Kelly battles with his own mental health and ultimately takes his own life. Mental Health Awareness Week is an annual event when there is an opportunity for the whole of the UK to focus on achieving good mental health. Find out more at: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/ And you can get more information and support about the issues Adam discusses here: https://www.samaritans.org/ https://www.mind.org.uk/ The chat also reveals all about Adam’s time on Coronation Street, how it felt being part of Corrie’s first gay kiss, his pop career and his Craft Beer, Artisan Gin and Fine Wine shop - Dexter and Jones. Check that out here: https://www.dexterandjones.co.uk/ Find Adam on Instagram & Twitter @adamrickitt ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster! Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry. @davidstevens_editor @the__bothy Thanks to Iain McCallum for his 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 16, 2021 · 57 min
ASHLEY TAYLOR DAWSON
Soap From The Box welcomes the legend Ashley Taylor Dawson, who plays Darren Osborne in Hollyoaks, appearing in over 1,000 episodes! Continuing our support of Mental Health Awareness Week the chat explores Hollyoaks storylines portraying depression and suicide. If any of these issues affect you, you can find information and support here: https://www.samaritans.org/ https://www.jamesplace.org.uk/ For more on Mental Health Awareness Week visit https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/ You can also check out Ashley’s YouTube channel Freedom Of Thoughts that discusses mental health issues: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF1dW7SLU5YEudy0koKoX2g The chat also dives deep into Ashley’s role in Hollyoaks, his time in the pop group allSTARS*, his cowboy pasodoble on Strictly and the time he asked Chris de Burgh ‘who is the Lady In Red?’ Relive the allSTARS* glory days here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7knwY-Cb2A And Ashley’s time on Strictly here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-sP-u-EmXY Find Ashley on Instagram and Twitter @ashoztd ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster! Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry. @davidstevens_editor @the__bothy Thanks to Iain McCallum for his 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 16, 2021 · 54 min
ALICYA EYO
Alicya Eyo, who played Ruby Haswell in Emmerdale, joins Lee for a Soap From The Box chat. It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and all of us at Soap From The Box want to send our love to anyone suffering with their mental health and encourage everyone to talk about how they’re feeling. Find out more at https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/ In that spirit, Alicya very kindly shares the story of her own struggles with anxiety and alcohol. Thank you Alicya, and if any of these issues affect you, you can find information and support here: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-support/ https://alcoholchange.org.uk/ https://helpmestop.org.uk/ https://transformingchoice.co.uk/ Lee and Alicya also cover her time playing Denny Blood in Bad Girls, wearing a pink PVC suit, getting recognised, playing a gay character in Emmerdale, her amazing exit from the show and annual Bad Girls reunions. Plus there’s surprise messages from some special friends… You can find Alicya on Twitter @Alicya75 ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster! Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry. @davidstevens_editor @the__bothy Thanks to Iain McCallum for his 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 9, 2021 · 41 min
KELLI HOLLIS
Lee is joined by Kelli Hollis, who played Ali Spencer in Emmerdale. Kelli chats to Lee about playing a gay character, her first scene in the Woolpack, her work on Shameless and reveals proof that James McAvoy is lovely. You can find Kelli on Instagram and Twitter @kelli.hollis ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster! Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry. @davidstevens_editor @the__bothy Thanks to Iain McCallum for his 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 9, 2021 · 1 hr 1 min
JULIE HESMONDHALGH
Welcome to the show Julie Hesmondhalgh who played Hayley Cropper in Coronation Street. Julie chats to Lee abut how important Corrie has been in her life, her wonderful relationship with David Neilson who played Roy, Hayley’s red coat, taking her mum to the Soap Awards and her work on Catastrophe, Cucumber and Broadchurch. They talk in depth about Julie’s portrayal of a transgender character and how she hopes Hayley has encouraged inclusion and diversity. Find out more about these issues here: https://lgbt.foundation/ http://www.pfc.org.uk/ Julie’s time portraying Hayley also involved storylines about pancreatic cancer and exploring issues around the right to die. If these issues affect you, you can find information and support here: https://www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk/ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/euthanasia-and-assisted-suicide/ https://www.dignityindying.org.uk/ Julie is involved in the Manchester based theatre company Take Back and you can check them out here: https://www.takebacktheatre.com/ You can find Julie on Instagram @jhesmondhalgh Twitter @juliehes ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster! Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry. @davidstevens_editor @the__bothy Thanks to Iain McCallum for his 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 2, 2021 · 52 min
GEMMA MERNA
The Hollyoaks legend that is Gemma Merna, also known as Carmel McQueen, comes to Soap From The Box! Gemma reveals all to Lee about wearing fishnet stockings to her Hollyoaks audition, her friendship with Jennifer Metcalf, dealing with overnight fame, winning at the Soap Awards, her breast enlargement, yoga, her time on the TV show Splash and how she’d love to do Strictly. The chat also covers Gemma’s love of yoga. She is an ambassador for Myga yoga and you can find them on Instagram @myga_yoga You can find Gemma on Instagram and Twitter @gemmamerna ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster! Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry. @davidstevens_editor @the__bothy Thanks to Iain McCallum for his 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 2, 2021 · 40 min
ZIMA ANDERSON
Neighbours, everybody needs good… you know the rest! Zima Anderson aka Roxy Willis from Neighbours joins Soap From The Box this week. Zima chats to Lee about how she always wanted to be on Neighbours, how gymnastics helps her wellbeing, what she does in between takes while filming and how Lee should really be called Meadow Salisbury! You can find Zima on social here: Instagram @justzima Twitter @AndersonZima Tik Tok @zimaanderson ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster! Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry. @davidstevens_editor @the__bothy Thanks to Iain McCallum for his 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 25, 2021 · 48 min
SHOBNA GULATI
Lee is joined by Shobna Gulati who played Sunita Alahan in Coronation Street. They chat about Snoop Dogg’s love of Corrie, how Barbara Windsor was always supportive, being cast for Eastenders and Corrie in the same week and appearing in both a Boy George video and Bollywood. Shobna also tells all about her iconic role in Dinnerladies, her work in soon to be released feature film Everyone’s Talking About Jamie and her book Remember Me?: Discovering My Mother As She Lost Her Memory. They reminisce about Shobna’s appearance in the Children In Need special East Street, that combined Eastenders and Corrie and was directed by Lee. Relive it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGTYY3qONHM You can find Shobna on Instagram and Twitter @shobnagulati ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster! Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry. @davidstevens_editor @the__bothy Thanks to Iain McCallum for his 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 25, 2021 · 59 min
NATALIE ANDERSON
Lee talks to close friend Natalie Anderson who played Alicia Gallagher on Emmerdale. Natalie tells Lee about her magical memories of Emmerdale, how difficult it was to leave, the fact that she was on Pop Idol, her work in The Royal plus her experience of being in Wicked. The conversation does cover the Emmerdale storyline when Alicia was attacked. If these issues affect you, you can find information and support here: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/ https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org/ Check out Natalie’s own website and podcast here: https://www.thecapsule.co.uk/ And take a look as her production company here: https://houseintheroad.com/ You can find Natalie on Insta @natjanderson and Twitter: @AndersonNatalie ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster! Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry. @davidstevens_editor @the__bothy Thanks to Iain McCallum for his 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 18, 2021 · 47 min
LOUISA CLEIN
Louisa Clein, who played Maya Stepney in Emmerdale, joins Lee on Soap From The Box. Louisa and Lee talk in-depth about her award winning portrayal of Maya in the controversial storyline about grooming young Jacob Gallagher. They also chat about her time in Judge John Deed, the equal representation of women in soap, getting the giggles in front 1000 people and drinking real beer in the Woolpack! For the grooming storyline, the Emmerdale team sought advice from Barnardo’s and if these issues affect you, you can find information and support here: https://www.barnardos.org.uk/what-we-do/protecting-children/sexual-abuse https://www.nspcc.org.uk/what-is-child-abuse/types-of-abuse/grooming/ You can find Louisa on Instagram and Twitter @Louisaclein ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster! Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry. @davidstevens_editor @the__bothy Thanks to Iain McCallum for his 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 18, 2021 · 53 min
LUKAS RADOVICH
Soap From The Box says ‘G’day Mate’ to Lukas Radovich who plays Ryder Jackson in Home and Away. Lukas and Lee chat about joining the Stewart dynasty, their shared love of the retro opening titles and how Lukas felt to be part of the first same sex kiss screened on Home and Away. Plus - it turns out that Lukas actually has the greatest Star Wars name ever AND all is revealed about Lee’s own appearance in Home and Away The Musical! You can watch the video for Secret Lover by Yuma X starring Lukas here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QVsrbntckc And check out the Groovehouse cover of the Home and Away theme here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMjU0OdaxxM Lukas mentions the Telethon charity in Western Australia that he has worked with. You can find out more and donate here: https://www.telethonkids.org.au/ Lukas speaks about being part of the storyline involving Ryder and Ty that culminated in the first same sex kiss screened on Home & Away. If the experiences explored in that storyline affect you, you can find information and support here: https://lgbt.foundation/ https://www.stonewall.org.uk/ You can find Lukas on Instagram @lukas.radovich ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster! Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry. @davidstevens_editor @the__bothy Thanks to Iain McCallum for his press help. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromthebox Huge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/ 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 11, 2021 · 56 min
DEENA PAYNE
Part 2 of this week’s Soap From The Box double bill features Deena Payne who played Viv Hope in Emmerdale for 18 years. Lee and Deena chat about her using a cockney accent in her Emmerdale audition, chemistry with her onscreen husband Bob, her early days in girl-band Cats UK and recent work on Calendar Girls, plus meeting the Queen - twice! There’s also surprise messages from some very special friends and Deena talks about her work as a Naturopath, giving advice on healthy habits and diet. ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Lee Salisbury directed Continuing Drama for over 10 years. Notable episodes including the Cot Death in Emmerdale and Barbara Windsor’s leaving episodes for Eastenders. He s now a Series Producer… and of course a Podcaster! Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry. @davidstevens_editor @the__bothy Thanks to Iain McCallum for his 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices