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Coronation Street legend, 93, in huge update six years after retiring from show

Eileen Derbyshire portrayed Emily Bishop on the ITV soap Coronation Street for 58 years, from 1961 to 2019.

A Coronation Street star’s son has provided an update on his actress mother six years after her last appearance on the show. Eileen Derbyshire, 93, rose to fame as ITV soap legend Emily Bishop, first taking on the role in 1961 before stepping away from acting in 2016. Though she briefly reprised her role in 2019 through a video call appearance, she has largely stayed out of the public eye since retiring.
On-screen, Emily resides in Edinburgh after spending years volunteering in Peru. In reality, Eileen has maintained a very private life, with her son Oliver – a sports journalist – offering a rare insight to fans. Speaking to The Times, he described his mother as “private, and one of the last of a dying breed of old-fashioned actresses who act for the love of it rather than for publicity.” Lately, Oliver has been sharing pieces from his mother’s archive, including old Coronation Street props, cast photos, and a framed collage marking the soap’s 30th anniversary.

He shared on social media: “Back at my mum’s place. Found these packed away. Halcyon days of Coronation Street.” Regarding the collage, he explained: “Still in its wrapping – a photo marking the 30th anniversary of the Street’s beginning.”
A concerned fan asked, “I’m loving these memories, but is your mum okay?” Oliver reassured them, saying, “She’s doing OK. That’s kind of you to ask. She’s 93 now, so she has a few health issues, but she’s well cared for and happy.”
In 2021, Eileen faced personal heartbreak when her husband of 55 years passed away following a battle with Alzheimer’s. Thomas W. Holt met Eileen in 1964, and they made their home in a Cheshire cottage before welcoming their son, Oliver.
Oliver spoke about his father, saying, “Even in the depths of his battle with Alzheimer’s, my dad never forgot Stockport. He longed to return and revisit the places of his youth. At times, he would even ask me for bus fare to make the journey.”
He continued, “By the time I arrived, he was unconscious, but as I sat by his bedside for a while, I told him I’d watched the home game against Sutton United just 10 days earlier.
“I shared that when I took my seat, I made a point of glancing over—just as I always do—toward Section A, where we sat the very first time he took me to Edgeley Park. I told him I could still picture the man in the sheepskin jacket and could still catch the scent of cigar smoke.”
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General Hospital Spoilers: Valentin’s Revenge-Throws Brennan Under The Bus, Tells Anna All His Dirty Secrets?


General Hospital spoilers and rumors suggest that Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart) is back for revenge, but not to take down Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna)—unless it’s in self-defense.
Valentin previously told Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) that he lost control that day in Baden-Baden due to his concerns about endangering Charlotte Cassadine (Scarlett Fernandez). However, he’s now reconsidered and sees a potential way out of his predicament.
Anna Wanted To Bring Him In, But Valentin Refused
When Anna and Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) arrived in Buenos Aires to bring Charlotte back to Lulu Spencer (Alexa Havins), Anna told Valentin to come with them, promising she’d bring him in.
Given that it’s clear Anna still has feelings for him, she must have had a plan in mind beyond just sending him to prison for life—after all, she was outside her jurisdiction. It’s possible she considered keeping him in custody for his own safety, aware that he was being hunted due to a kill order issued by Brennan.
However, Valentin rejected her offer. Anna stayed behind to try and change his mind while Jason took Charlotte. Valentin, knowing what he had to do, left. Later, Anna joined Jason on the plane, where he was already with Charlotte, and they flew back to Port Charles.
Valentin Shows Up At Jack Brennan’s Metro Court Suite
Later, Valentin arrives at Brennan’s Metro Court suite, unaware that Carly Spencer (Laura Wright) is there, seemingly having spent the night.
Carly finds herself in danger, but the question is: is it from Valentin, or her new boyfriend Brennan? Jason has repeatedly warned Carly not to trust Brennan, but she isn’t convinced by his warnings. Brennan soon knocks a champagne flute out of her hand with a harsh “DON’T.” Just as tensions rise, Anna arrives with a marshal to serve an arrest warrant—who called her? It’s unlikely Brennan would have contacted Anna, as he sees Valentin as a WSB issue and out of the PCPD’s jurisdiction. Additionally, Anna has always been skeptical of Brennan, especially considering how he went from being in Pentonville to leading the newly established WSB field office in Port Charles, while Valentin had to go on the run.

Valentin Offers Information
Valentin is escorted by Anna and the marshal to the PCPD, where, as anticipated, Anna believes he’ll be safer—after all, Brennan doesn’t have jurisdiction to send an assassin there! Meanwhile, Brennan is furious, and Anna soon realizes that she’s been trusting people she shouldn’t have, with Valentin being one of them.
Valentin’s return to Port Charles isn’t about taking out Brennan; it’s about ensuring his own and Charlotte’s safety from him. He strikes a deal to secure immunity in exchange for exposing Brennan’s dirty deeds!
Valentin is well aware of Brennan’s secrets, including his role as the head of Pikeman and his attempt to take out Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) at the Metro Court. Valentin has been playing a double game all along, working to take down both Pikeman and Brennan.
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Emmerdale personality quiz reveals who you’re most like – and who your enemy would be

Emmerdale’s characters are among the most iconic to have ever appeared on British TV. By answering a few questions, we can reveal which villager you might clash with the most!

For a quiet Yorkshire village, Emmerdale certainly isn’t short on drama—or eccentric characters. From Nate Robinson’s murder to Dylan’s time in rehab, there’s always chaos unfolding and conflicts brewing.
But if you were part of the ITV soap, how would you fit in? Who would be your allies, and more importantly, who would be your rivals?
There’s always someone you won’t get along with, and in Emmerdale, the list of potential clashes is longer than most!
We’ve put together five questions about you and your personality to help us understand the kind of person you are—and reveal who your ultimate Emmerdale nemesis would be.
Will you end up on the wrong side of the formidable Cain Dingle, clash with the cunning Kim Tate, butt heads with vet Paddy Kirk, or find yourself at odds with Bob Hope?

This personality test is part of the Daily Star’s Lunch Time Fun Time challenge, where each day you can take on a quiz or test to give your brain a quick workout, fill five minutes of your lunch break, and—most importantly—avoid a conversation with Jan from accounts!
If the quiz isn’t showing above, click here to access it.
Let us know how you did in the comments, and don’t forget to challenge your friends and family to beat your score—so they, too, can spend 10 minutes avoiding work while stuck at their desks!
If you enjoyed this one (and let’s be honest, why wouldn’t you?), be sure to return every weekday for another round of the Daily Star’s Lunch Time Fun Time challenge.
Each day brings a new quiz, with everything from identifying footballers based on their Wikipedia pages to personality tests and a classic weekly Pub Quiz.

So, if you’ve ever been curious about which dictator you resemble or want to challenge yourself on recalling Premier League legends from the 1990s, we’ve got just the quiz for you.
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General Hospital Spoilers: How Curtis’s Revelation About Drew Could Change Everything For His Friendship With Nina!


General Hospital spoilers and updates hint that Curtis Ashford’s (Donnell Turner) revelation about Drew Quartermaine (Cameron Mathison) could have a major impact on his friendship with Nina Reeves (Cynthia Watros)! While Nina is aware of Drew’s questionable actions, she may not take kindly to Curtis’ more ruthless side, especially if he decides to reveal their affair to Willow Corinthos (Katelyn MacMullen)!
Curtis And Drew Were Once Best Buddies
Once close allies, Curtis and Drew have now become bitter enemies, with the change occurring when Drew shifted from a selfless hero to a self-serving villain. As a result, those who once called him a friend are now witnessing a side of him they never expected.
What could happen if Curtis reveals his connection with Nina to Willow? Upcoming spoilers suggest that the tension between Curtis and Drew is far from over.
Despite Portia Robinson’s (Brook Kerr) efforts to mediate, Drew pressured her into convincing her husband to be more cooperative with him.
While Curtis remains unaware of Brad Cooper’s (Parry Shen) blackmail against Portia, he does know about her tampering with Heather Webber’s (Ally Mills) medical records, and Drew is using that to his advantage.

Drew’s Plan Could Backfire, Resulting In Curtis’ Retaliation
Drew’s tactics may easily backfire, prompting Curtis to take action against him for involving Portia in this mess. The fallout from this confrontation could have far-reaching consequences for many others. Unfortunately, Curtis’s next steps could also put his relationship with Nina at risk, especially if he decides to target his adversary.
If Curtis exposes Nina and Drew’s affair to Willow, the consequences could be disastrous. Revealing the truth would devastate both Willow and Nina, potentially destroying the fragile mother-daughter bond they’ve worked so hard to build.
Curtis Blows Drew And Nina’s Secret Wide Open, Shatters Nina’s World?
It seems that Curtis may be gearing up to expose the shocking secret between Drew and Nina in an attempt to ruin Drew’s political career. The secret, you might wonder? Well, it’s already been spilled, thanks to a tipsy Cody Bell (Josh Kelly) at the Black Dog Bar that fateful night.
The scandal involves Drew being romantically linked to both Nina and Willow—he was still involved with Nina when he began pursuing Willow. Drew claims he fell for Willow while betraying Nina, all while trying to keep the affair a secret. But now, Curtis is poised to reveal the truth to Willow, which will undoubtedly have major consequences. The question remains: how will this affect Nina?
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