Producer Interviews
Hi all,
Just to let you know that we will be doing some soap producer interviews on Digital Spy over the next few weeks and rolling them out on the site over the summer. As always, any constructive suggestions on what we should be asking are more than welcome, so please feel free to post them up in this thread. We'd appreciate it if the thread could be kept for questions only rather than straying off topic with discussions/debates on the shows, as it'll make life easier for us.
We're currently accepting questions for Casualty, Coronation Street, Doctors, Emmerdale, Holby City, Hollyoaks, Home and Away and Neighbours.
While we're also obviously keen to include EastEnders in this, we're currently awaiting confirmation on when Lorraine Newman will start doing interviews given that her credited episodes won't be on screen for a while. We'll try to keep you posted but won't be accepting any questions at the moment to avoid disappointment. Please accept our apologies for announcing every show apart from one, but we need to get the ball rolling with the rest as some of them will be happening sooner rather than later.
To avoid any posts along the lines of 'Why aren't the interviews up yet?', please bear in mind that we're completely at the mercy of the producers and their busy diaries when it comes to these features, so any delays or changes are beyond our control. Even when interviews are done and dusted, we sometimes have to liaise with the soaps over when they can be published, so we appreciate your patience.
Thanks
Daniel
Just to let you know that we will be doing some soap producer interviews on Digital Spy over the next few weeks and rolling them out on the site over the summer. As always, any constructive suggestions on what we should be asking are more than welcome, so please feel free to post them up in this thread. We'd appreciate it if the thread could be kept for questions only rather than straying off topic with discussions/debates on the shows, as it'll make life easier for us.
We're currently accepting questions for Casualty, Coronation Street, Doctors, Emmerdale, Holby City, Hollyoaks, Home and Away and Neighbours.
While we're also obviously keen to include EastEnders in this, we're currently awaiting confirmation on when Lorraine Newman will start doing interviews given that her credited episodes won't be on screen for a while. We'll try to keep you posted but won't be accepting any questions at the moment to avoid disappointment. Please accept our apologies for announcing every show apart from one, but we need to get the ball rolling with the rest as some of them will be happening sooner rather than later.
To avoid any posts along the lines of 'Why aren't the interviews up yet?', please bear in mind that we're completely at the mercy of the producers and their busy diaries when it comes to these features, so any delays or changes are beyond our control. Even when interviews are done and dusted, we sometimes have to liaise with the soaps over when they can be published, so we appreciate your patience.
Thanks
Daniel
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Could you ask Emma Smithwick if she plans on introducing any long running storylines as the recent ones seem to last a very short time. Also, what are her plans for Hollyoaks Later this year and whether she plans to have any large stunts, i.e: The Dog Fire, anytime soon. Thanks again
Coronation Street - Will Leanne and Peter ever reconcile? Is Stella going to the landlady of the Rovers for the forseable future?
Eastenders - What is likely to be Kat and Alfies future? Will Sharon regain control of the Vic?
It'd also be interesting to hear Collinson's thoughts on the perceived over-exposure of Stella which has been frequently acknowledged on this forum of late.
Whats lined up for Ste and DOug if they stay apart?
Eastenders: When Kat's affair is exposed, could there be a future for Alfie and Roxy?
Thanks Daniel
(I have never trusted him since his treatment of Shelley.)
Do Peter and Carla have any sort of long time relationship? We all hope so! #TeamCarter
Were you surprised with the popularity of Texas and Jodie's storyline? Was it always planned that Jodie would leave after it's conclusion?
How far will you be pushing Martha's storyline with alcohol and will it have a serious consequences for the Kane children?
Have you been put off developing the teenage group since there has been some negativity surrounding them? (Compared to the older characters who perhaps have a more welcome reception.)
Given that ratings tend to pick up after the summer months have passed - do you have any major story arcs designed to capitalise on this, running through the Autumn/Winter months.
Emmerdale - Stuart Blackburn
Ashley has been outcast by most of the village. Some viewers have now decided that the treatment may have gone on too long and feel sorry for him. Was this done to help redeem his character?
Do you see Gennie and Nikhil having a big future?
Home and Away - Lucy Addario
Has Rebecca Breeds taken a break from the series?
Many producers are asked this - but would you consider taking Cornelia Frances on as a regular cast member?
When you took over the series - was there anything you felt that needed changing?
Do you think the audience was cheated having the Bianca pregnancy storyline so soon after viewers finally saw Bianca and Liam marry?
Neighbours - Richard Jasek
Stefan Dennis often calls for the return of Gail Robinson - do you think there is a place for her or any other former members of the Robinson family?
Are there any guest characters that you have liked and thought about reintroducing as regulars?
What are you planning with Vanessa and Rhys - and what will happen to Lucas in the scenario?
Alfie is Kat's man in the moon. Do you really think the viewers want Kat to have ANOTHER affair which will most likely mean the end of Kat and Alfie's relationship forever?
Will we see more of Lola and her pregnancy/baby?
Jean's storyline will Michael is uncomfortable to watch...will it be resolved favourably for her and do you think it is important to highlight the vulnerability of people with mental illnesses?
*What does the future hold for Moira, and will she integrate in any new circles now that Adam is the only remaining Barton?
*The build-up to Alicia's exit has been great. Do you foresee a happy future for her when she returns, and will David be willing to wait?
*Eric's relationship with Brenda has shown us a new dimension to her character. Given that many viewers would be disappointed to see Eric take Val back after her awful behaviour, is there any hope of a future for he and Brenda?
*Do you take into account the thoughts of fans who post on the internet? We're a passionate bunch who are rarely indifferent to a character or storyline. Does a negative response motivate you to change the writing for a character, for example, or do you try to avoid taking online ramblings too seriously?
Fantastic question! And I reaaally hope so!
What is being lined up storyline wise for Joey Branning? He looks like a young Dennis Rickman. Hope he isnt just a one dimensional nasty character.
When will Thomas Law return as Peter Beale? The family needs boosting.
Jean's storyline is uncomfortable to watch and I am hoping it has a happy outcome for the character as I as a viewer still want to see the bad guy get some sort of comeuppance.
They make a brilliant couple but are Peter and Carla going to stay together? Can you tell us anything about the explosive storyline that they will be involved in, when they return later this year?
1) I LOVE Sheila Canning. She is so opinionated and a busybody. Is she a regular character? Would you ever introduce more older characters?
2) Karl and Susan haven't had much storylines recently, will they be getting any big storylines? The last big storyline they were involved was the Jim Dolan storyline in 2011. Will Karl and Susan ever get back together?
3) Since Kym Valentine was ill, has Libby left for good? Or is the door open for her return in the future?
4) Can we expect any returnees?
5) 2012 has been an excellent year and the storylines has been outstanding. Will Neighbours do a disaster stunt etc?
Well done to Neighbours for producing good storylines this year. Drama and comedy as well
Can I step in early with a polite reminder that we are not accepting any EastEnders questions at present for the reasons outlined in the OP. Thanks and we'll let you know if/when this changes.
Emmerdale - what has happened to the older cast?
Are there any plans to introduce Aiden to the regular cast? Will Chris' family be explored more?
Corrie:
When will Corrie be returning to Wednesday night, now that Champions League coverage on this night has ended? Will Dr Matt be featuring more in the near future (what happened to his 'dark side'?)
Hollyoaks:
Are there any plans to bring back Seth? Or at least explain how on earth Riley sustains a footballing career in Leeds when he's never there...?