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.comAnd 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 episo...
Jul 11, 2021•12 min•Season 2Ep. 34
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.yo...
Jun 06, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 33
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 ...
Jun 06, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 32
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:h...
Jun 06, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 31
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.wo...
May 30, 2021•56 min•Season 2Ep. 30
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 low...
May 30, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 29
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 W...
May 23, 2021•54 min•Season 2Ep. 28
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 reset...
May 23, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 27
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 w...
May 19, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 26
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 visithttps://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/You can also check out Ash...
May 16, 2021•58 min•Season 2Ep. 25
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 ...
May 16, 2021•54 min•Season 2Ep. 24
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. ...
May 09, 2021•42 min•Season 2Ep. 23
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:http...
May 09, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 22
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_yogaYou...
May 02, 2021•53 min•Season 2Ep. 21
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 @AndersonZimaTik Tok @zimaanderson———————————————————————————————————————————————————————Lee Salisbury d...
May 02, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 20
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 a...
Apr 25, 2021•48 min•Season 2Ep. 19
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 o...
Apr 25, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 18
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 ...
Apr 18, 2021•47 min•Season 2Ep. 17
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 ...
Apr 18, 2021•54 min•Season 2Ep. 16
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. ——————...
Apr 11, 2021•56 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Welcome to Part 1 of this week’s Soap From The Box double whammy. In this episode Lee chats to Paula Lane, who played Kylie Platt in Coronation Street. Lee and Paula talk about her introduction to Corrie, making her character different to herself, grief in soap, her work in Call The Midwife and their recent collaboration on the play The Ceremony. Relive Kylie Platt’s best moments here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLxv87sXlqYFind Paula on Social here:Insta @paula_laneyTwitter @lane_paula —————...
Apr 11, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 14
On this episode of Soap From The Box Lee is joined by the legend from down under that is Lynne McGranger, who has played Irene Roberts on Home and Away for over 27 years.Lee and Lynne talk about how she started out on the show, her love of Panto, her advice for young actors and Ed Sheeran’s appearance on Home & Away! Relive Lynne’s first appearance on Home and Away here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouHYW03Q0VEFind Lynne on social here:Instagram @lynnemcgrangerTwitter @LynneMcGranger——————...
Apr 04, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Sister to Ross and Grant and daughter of Peggy, Sam Mitchell was a force to be reckoned with in Eastenders and Danniella Westbrook took on the infamous role at just 16. Since then her off screen story has been like a rollercoaster. Highs, lows, twists and turns and every single moment has been documented by the press. Lee worked with Danniella on her last stint in Albert Square and they talk frankly and openly about her addiction, the press attention and what life holds in store for her now. If ...
Apr 04, 2021•58 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Soap From The Box has gone international! As well as bringing you all the gossip from the UK’s biggest soaps, Series 2 now brings you stars of Neighbours and Home & Away.This week Lee chats to Lucinda Cowden and Geoff Paine who play Melanie Pearson & Clive Gibbons in Neighbours.Lee has always been a massive Neighbours fan, and this chat covers the real residents of Ramsey Street, being part of the show in the 80s and their amazing return, plus the origins of THAT laugh. Find Lucinda and ...
Mar 28, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 11
On this episode of Soap From The Box, Lee is joined by Jennifer Metcalfe, who plays Mercedes McQueen on Hollyoaks. Jennifer chats to Lee about how she loves to play Mercedes, her favourite time over her 15 years on Hollyoaks, filming abroad, living Up North and becoming a mum. The chat does cover the STD and stillbirth storylines Jennifer has portrayed. If these issues affect you, you can find information and support here:https://countthekicks.org/https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sexual-health/Find ...
Mar 28, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 10
This week’s dessert serving of Soap From The Box is a selection box of soap as Lee chats to long time friend Sheree Murphy, who played Tricia Dingle in Emmerdale, Eva. Strong in Hollyoaks and Dakota Davies in Neighbours. Sheree talks to Lee about how Emmerdale changed her life, the embarrassment of kissing scenes, I’m a Celebrity… and slapping - and then KISSING - Paul Robinson in Neighbours! Find Sheree on social @shereemurphy ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Lee Salisbu...
Mar 21, 2021•58 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Part 1 of this week’s Soap From The Box double whammy is a double whammy itself, as Lee reunites the Moon brothers, Tony Discipline and Matt Lapinskas who played Tyler and Anthony Moon in Eastenders. The boys tell Lee how they got their roles in Eastenders, what it’s like having David Essex as a mentor, being compared to the Mitchell bothers and life after Albert Square. Matt talks about his ADHD and Dyslexia. If any fo these issues affect you, you can find information and support here:https://a...
Mar 21, 2021•53 min•Season 2Ep. 8
For this week’s second dose of Soap From The Box, Lee is joined by long time friend Linda Lusardi who played Carrie Nicholls in Emmerdale. They chat about drinking Sambuca together, Linda’s first ever Emmerdale scenes and being voted the best ever Page 3 Model. Plus there’s a surprise message from her Dancing On Ice partner, Dan Whiston.Find Linda on social here:Instagram: @lindalusardiTwitter: @lusardiofficial ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Lee Salisbury directed Cont...
Mar 14, 2021•51 min•Season 2Ep. 7
The first serving of this week’s double helping of Soap From The Box is Jeremy Edwards, who played Kurt Benson in Hollyoaks and Danny Shaughnessy in Holby City. In a jam packed chat, Lee and Jeremy talk about being in Hollyoaks from the start, his return for the 25th Anniversary, the innocent times of SMTV, Celebrity Big Brother, how he ended up hating the fame, his marriage to Rachel Stevens, being offered £2 million for his wedding pictures and… how he once worked in a bank! Phew! Remind yours...
Mar 14, 2021•50 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Your second serving of Soap From The Box this Sunday is a chat with Ross Adams who plays Scott Drinkwell on Hollyoaks. Lee knows Ross from his days off screen working in the office at Coronation Street.So that means there’s double the soap gossip for them to catch up on!Lee gets the lowdown Ross’s time in production, his first job being with Patrick Stewart, how to handle kissing scenes plus who is the worst giggler on set. Enjoy Ross’s work on Hollyoaks here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Um5...
Mar 07, 2021•51 min•Season 2Ep. 5
