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Chicken Soap For The Soul

Join Elisabeth Dermot Walsh - known as scheming Dr Zara from Doctors - as she explores the stories of actors who either started in soaps, ended up there, or just briefly passed by. With the Doctors practise closing its doors after 24 years, Elisabeth has hung up her stethoscope and is ready to take you behind the scenes of the world of soap - full of drama, intrigue, and unforgettable characters.For many actors, the world of ‘continuing drama’ is where it all began. It’s a place that shaped their

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42:46

With Guest Jan Pearson (Karen Hollins, Doctors)

Chicken Soap For The Soul ·

2025/02/25

Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Jan Pearson(Karen Hollins, Doctors)On this week’s episode of Chicken Soap for the Soul, we are honoured to be joined by the woman who gave us one of Doctors’ most beloved characters—Karen Hollins. From 2009 to 2023, Jan Pearson made us laugh and cry, and ultimately delivered one of the best soap exits of all time.With over 1,881 episodes under her belt (we thank you, Jan!), she brought heart, humour, and an unshakable

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56:31

With Guest Peter Eryl Lloyd (Series Producer, Doctors)

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2025/02/18

Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Peter Lloyd(Series Producer, Doctors)This week we truly go behind the scenes and talk to one of the ‘Letherbridge Gods’ - the man whos got to decide which characters lived or died, struggled or thrived: series producer Peter Lloyd.Elisabeth and Peter start with a short argument about Peter’s job title (he’s not a showrunner, he might settle for creative leader) but then get underway to talk about the groundbreaking storylines on

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43:20

With Lucinda Cowden (Melanie Pearson, Neighbours)

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2025/02/10

Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Lucinda Cowden (Melanie Pearson, Neighbours)G’day everyone. You defo gonna enjoy this week on Chicken Soap for the Soul. We are stoked to be joined by none other than our Cobber and Neighbours soap legend, Lucinda Cowden. You little ripper.Lucinda played the role of the much-loved, zany and off-kilter Melanie Pearson on Neighbours from 1987 to 1991 and then again in 2020 and in 2023.Elisabeth and Lucinda talk about how to sound

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37:01

With Guest Chris Walker (Rob Hollins, Doctors)

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2025/02/04

Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Chris Walker (Rob Hollins, Doctors)This week on Chicken Soap for the Soul, we are joined by an actor who was made in Yorkshire of brilliant stuff, a man who has played a massive range of roles over the years in more TV and Films you can shake an actor's stick at: it's the extremely talented and funny Chris Walker. From Grange Hill to Coronation Street to Brookside to The Bill and of course Doctors plus many more TV series and

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1:06:34

With Guest Dido Miles ( Emma Reid)

Chicken Soap For The Soul ·

2025/01/28

Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Dido Miles (Dr Emma Reid)This week on Chicken Soap for the Soul, we are delighted to be in the company of the unstoppable force and formidable talent, Dido Miles. Dido played the role of Dr Emma Reid on BBC Doctors for 12 years, during which she was nominated for several British Soap Awards. Dido also appeared in films such as Black Beauty and First Knight and had a recurring role on EastEnders.Elisabeth and Dido (is that her

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41:47

With Guest Niall Fraser (Director on Doctors)

Chicken Soap For The Soul ·

2025/01/21

Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Niall Fraser(Director on Doctors)This week on Chicken Soap for the Soul, we are privileged to be joined by one of the people who made the magic happen, director Niall Fraser. Niall directed 295 episodes of Doctors, between 2007 and 2024. Before that, Niall has had a really interesting and varied media career including being the long term director on BBC radio drama, The Archers and running a large TV production company.Elisabeth

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51:08

With Guest Sarah Moyle (Valerie Pitman)

Chicken Soap For The Soul ·

2025/01/14

Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Sarah Moyle (Valerie Pitman)This week on Chicken Soap for the Soul, we are over the moon to be joined by the brilliant and talented Sarah Moyle, who played the eccentric, annoyingly nosy, but kind-hearted and funny receptionist, Valerie Pitman.Sarah wears her special cat jumper for the occasion as she and Elisabeth discuss being punched in the head by Sean Penn, playing the Queen, co-starring with Jeffrey the Cat and of course,

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55:14

With Guest Charlie Clemmow (Imogen Hollins)

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2025/01/07

Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Charlie Clemmow (Imogen Hollins)On 2025’s first episode of Chicken Soap for the Soul (happy New Year!), we are delighted to be joined by the lovely Charlie Clemmow, who played Imogen Hollins on Doctors.Elisabeth and Charlie talk about creating your own luck, having your hair dyed all the colours of the rainbow and….looking like Tony Blackburn?You can follow Charlie on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/charlieclemmow/.Signup

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1:01:38

With Guest Owen Brenman (Dr Heston Carter)

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2024/12/31

Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Owen Brenman (Dr Heston Carter)On this New Year’s Eve episode of Chicken Soap for the Soul, we are delighted to be joined by Owen Brenman, who played the affable and sartorial Dr Heston Carter on Doctors and is of course also known for portraying neighbour Nick in One Foot in the Grave.Elisabeth and Owen talk about how being relaxed at an audition can make all the difference, how scary it is to appear on stage again after ten

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49:04

With Guest Alex Avery (Dr. Graham Elton)

Chicken Soap For The Soul ·

2024/12/24

Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Alex Avery (Dr Graham Elton)On this episode of Chicken Soap for the Soul, we are thrilled to be joined by Alex Avery, who played the evil, Machiavellian and manipulative Dr Graham Elton. Luckily for us, Alex is charm itself and perfectly friendly in real life.Elisabeth and Alex discuss sausages (not the ones you think), Dr Graham’s ‘-ism’s’ and Bollywood riders.Alex Avery also hosts a wine podcast, called Talking of WineYou can

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56:09

With Guest Lorna Laidlaw (Mrs Tembe)

Chicken Soap For The Soul ·

2024/12/17

Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Lorna Laidlaw (Mrs Tembe).Lorna appeared as Mrs Tembe in Doctors for 8 years and then went on to play Aggie Bailey in Coronation Street. Put the kettle on and strap yourself in for the brilliant, fascinating and lovely Lorna Laidlaw.Elisabeth and Lorna discuss the superpower of wigs, Lorna’s favourite storylines for Mrs Tembe, and the importance of speaking up.Lorna talks all about her time on Doctors and also about directing

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55:48

With Guest Kia Pegg (Scarlett Kiernan)

Chicken Soap For The Soul ·

2024/12/10

Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Kia Pegg (Scarlett Kiernan)In this second episode of Chicken Soap for the Soul, Elisabeth chats to none other than the super-talented Kia Pegg. They discuss life on set, the rules of playing Scarlett and psyching out the competition (but she’s nice, really).Starting her career at the age of 7, Kia portrayed Jody Jackson in Tracy Beaker Returns and The Dumping Ground. Then in 2022, Kia started appearing in Doctors as receptionist

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53:36

With Special Guest Janice Connolly (Rosie Colton)

Chicken Soap For The Soul ·

2024/12/03

Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Janice Connolly (Rosie Colton)“Hello Mill House Centre, how may I help you?”For our very first episode of Chicken Soap for the Soul, we are thrilled to be joined by the delightfully charming and brilliantly funny Janice Connolly (BEM not BMX), who played receptionist Rosie Colton.Elisabeth and Janice discuss stunt coffees, guest appearances and the trouble with posh pretend-houses.Janice Connolly is currently touring as her

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Teaser: Chicken Soap For The Soul - Coming Soon

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2024/11/14

A first taste of Chicken Soap For The Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh - The first Episode is coming soon. Sign up for our newsletter at chickensoapforthesoul.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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