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While Emergency Ward 10 was not Britain’s first “soap opera” (this would be BBC’s The Grove Family from 1954-1957) it was the first medical soap, airing on Tuesdays and Fridays on ITV from 1957. Set i

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For once I’ve got a happy story on Coronation Street. My character Bernie isn’t crying for a change! She’s getting married to Dev Alahan and she’s really excited, although I don’t think she ever thoug

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For years, Tom Cullen has charmed audiences while flying under the radar. Now, with a string of leading roles, Britain’s best-kept secret is finally commanding the spotlight, says Christobel Hastings