Emmerdale
Ross Barton has spent much of his life dealing with danger, heartbreak and family drama, but a terrifying new ordeal involving Lewis could leave him facing one of his most emotional challenges yet. New Emmerdale scenes will see Ross thrown into panic after learning that Lewis has been kidnapped. A
Coronation Street
Manchester has always held a powerful place within LGBTQ+ culture in Britain, but in 2026 the city now sits at the centre of something broader involving television, fandom tourism, soap culture, nightlife, Pride, queer history and online travel culture. Thanks to Coronation Street, Canal Street, Russell T Davies, streaming television
Emmerdale
Pippa Fulton may have arrived in Emmerdale as dangerous newcomer Kylie, but long time soap viewers could be forgiven for feeling a sense of déjà vu. The actress has quietly built a television career that stretches back more than two decades, appearing in both Emmerdale and Coronation Street, while many
LGBTQ+ - ICONS
Anne Lister was a Yorkshire landowner, traveller and diarist whose coded journals revealed her relationships with women and transformed LGBTQ+ history.
Coronation Street
For months, Theo Silverton's murder has left Coronation Street residents searching for answers. Suspects have come and gone, secrets have been uncovered and tensions have continued to rise across Weatherfield. At the centre of it all has been Kit Green, who now finds himself taking a huge gamble
EastEnders
Chelsea Fox has never been a character who takes the easy route through life, but new EastEnders scenes show just how much she has changed over the years. As Denise Fox’s health battle continues, Chelsea receives devastating news that nobody within the family is a suitable stem cell match.
EastEnders
Bea's latest actions could change Honey Mitchell's life forever as her campaign to drive a wedge between Honey and Billy reaches a dramatic new stage. New EastEnders scenes will see Bea tell Honey that Billy tried to sleep with her, leaving Honey devastated and creating fresh
TV & MEDIA - LGBTQ+
Shortland Street’s Sophia Crane and Maeve Mullens became one of 2026’s most talked about pairings, leaving viewers wondering if their story is really over.
Emmerdale
Lewis Barton finds himself at the centre of another dramatic chapter in Emmerdale, but while much of the immediate focus is on his terrifying kidnapping ordeal, another story is unfolding beneath the surface. The return of Kev raises an important question that goes far beyond the current crisis. Can Kev
LGBTQ+ - SPORTS
Brooke Mayo makes history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the first openly LGBTQ+ match official to work at a men’s tournament fixture.
TV & MEDIA - LGBTQ+
Explore Lip Service, BBC Three’s Glasgow-set drama about lesbian and bisexual women, its relationships and its lasting place in LGBTQ+ television.
Coronation Street
Debbie Webster has spent years being one of Coronation Street’s most capable and determined characters. Whether running businesses, organising events or helping those around her, she has rarely been someone who struggles to take control of a situation. That is what made tonight’s episode so difficult to watch.