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 craft, their careers and their lives. A stint ‘at the rockface’ of television can be a pivotal experience in an actor’s life.
In each episode, Elisabeth chats with actors past and present to uncover their journeys and the impact of those iconic roles. Chicken Soap for the Soul is a dive into the highs, lows, and unexpected twists that make soaps so special - both in front of and behind the camera. Tune in each week for your dose of heart, humour, and a touch of drama.
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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 craft, their careers and their lives. A stint ‘at the rockface’ of television can be a pivotal experience in an actor’s life.
In each episode, Elisabeth chats with actors past and present to uncover their journeys and the impact of those iconic roles. Chicken Soap for the Soul is a dive into the highs, lows, and unexpected twists that make soaps so special - both in front of and behind the camera. Tune in each week for your dose of heart, humour, and a touch of drama.
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Chicken Soap for the Soul: Best in Coop: Chicken Soap Highlights - Pt 1
Elisabeth is on holiday! And while she takes a well-earned break, we’re bringing you a special best of compilation featuring some of our favourite moments from recent episodes. From soap opera secrets and backstage laughs to unexpected career turns and heartfelt reflections, this episode brings together a selection of standout stories and conversations with actors who’ve graced our screens - and our podcast.
Whether you’re new to the podcast or a loyal listener, it’s a perfect chance to catch up, revisit highlights, or simply enjoy the brilliance of our guests all over again.
Elisabeth will be back soon with more warm, witty, and revealing chats - and for now, enjoy the Best Bits!
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Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Adrian Lewis Morgan
This week on Chicken Soap for the Soul, Elisabeth is joined by Adrian Lewis Morgan – the Welsh star best known for his iconic role as Dr Jimmi Clay in the BBC One soap Doctors, which he played from 2005 until its final episode in 2024. With over 2,180 episodes to his name, Adrian was the show's longest-serving cast member. He also appeared in Holby City as Liam Evans from 2001 to 2002.
Adrian’s roots lie in musical theatre. He trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama and went on to perform in major West End productions including Sweeney Todd, Les Misérables, and Rent.
He shares how his acting journey began at the age of 10—expecting to learn knitting, not drama—and reflects on nervy college audition rooms, and the chaos of taking over the role of Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar at the very last minute, in a performance that ended with an on-stage hanging... and a bit of vomiting.
Elisabeth and Adrian trade behind-the-scenes stories from 20 years on Doctors (think Shakespearean sonnets and unexpected musical numbers), dive into Jimmi’s famously unlucky-in-love love life, and reveal the secret to keeping your energy up on set (spoiler: snacks).
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Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Sarah Lucas
This week on Chicken Soap for the Soul, Elisabeth is joined by powerhouse 1st Assistant Director Sarah Lucas, who steered the acclaimed drama Adolescence, famously filmed in one-shot episodes.
The 1st AD is the linchpin who brings order to creative chaos, making sure cast, crew, and schedules all stay on track — and, if you’ve ever wondered, they're also usually the voice on the other end of the line in any phone call scenes.
With credits including Malpractice, Boiling Point, and Enola Holmes, Sarah reflects on cutting her teeth on Doctors, and how the fast-paced world of soaps gave her a vital start in the industry.
Elisabeth and Sarah talk about what it really takes to keep a production moving, being told she wasn’t “aggressive enough” to become a 1st, turning ADHD into a superpower, and how working with respect, kindness, and trust has shaped her leadership style.
It’s an inspiring conversation about grit, growth, and putting yourself in the place you want to be.
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Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Danielle Henry
This week on Chicken Soap for the Soul, Elisabeth is joined by the endlessly talented Danielle Henry - acclaimed for her roles in Doctors (she played Mandy Marquez) , Emmerdale, My Mum Tracy Beaker, The Beaker Girls, and a recent appearance in The Good Ship Murder.
Danielle opens up about grappling with imposter syndrome, being terrified when first meeting Elisabeth and how much she learned from the ‘school of Doctors’.
Elisabeth and Danielle also discuss the joy of working on finding the connection with a character and why embracing fear can be transformative.
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Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Daniel Millar
This week on Chicken Soap for the Soul, Elisabeth is joined by the charming and multilingual Daniel Millar - actor, incidental Johnny Lee Miller and Benedict Cumberbatch assailant, and a man who's been mistaken more than once for at least two other actors with near-identical names.
Daniel has appeared in a dozen Shakespeare productions, trod the boards at the RSC, and regularly pops up on our screens - including on EastEnders, Holby City, and Doctors, where he somehow managed to play four completely different characters.
In this episode, Daniel shares his journey from studying languages to falling in love with theatre, the nerve-wracking (and character-building) experience of filming a 14-hour day for a single line of dialogue, and how persistence - including hand-written letters - got him his first part. He and Elisabeth also talk about the differences between acting on stage and on screen, and the lessons only experience can teach.
Daniel stars in the sparkling revival of Somerset Maugham’s witty and subversive comedy, The Constant Wife. It’s on at the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, from 19 June to 2 August 2025. Tickets and more information available at rsc.org.uk.
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This week’s episode of Chicken Soap For The Soul is all about tenacity — the grit, growth, and perseverance it takes to carve out a career in television. Elisabeth Dermot Walsh is joined by the brilliant Merlyn Rice. Merlyn’s journey from a runner, to script supervisor and even a guest star on Doctors led to her eventually assuming the director’s chair - a move she campaigned for over several years, with cast and crew rallying behind her.
With an impressive slate of directing credits under her belt including Coronation Street, The Good Ship Murder, Emmerdale and Sister Boniface, Merlyn shares what it really takes to rise through the ranks in TV. From navigating the chaos of filming on a cruise ship filled with real holidaymakers to the delicate balance of guiding performance and technical teams on set, she lifts the curtain on the brains and collaboration behind your favourite shows.
Whether you’re an aspiring director or curious about how your favourite soaps are made, tune in to hear stories from behind the scenes, the tricky moments that tested her and how Merlyn’s tenacity has shaped a standout career in television directing.
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Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Stirling Gallacher
On this week’s episode of Chicken Soap for the Soul, Elisabeth is joined by the redoubtable (or in her own words, ‘clownsy actress’) Stirling Gallacher, best known to Doctors fans as the compassionate and clear-eyed Dr. George Woodson, a role she played for over 1,000 episodes. Stirling graced just about every major British soap, from EastEnders to Coronation Street and from Emmerdale to Casualty. But before all that, Stirling’s roots were in comedy, notably playing David Brent’s boss in The Office.
Elisabeth and Stirling talk about navigating motherhood with a baby on set, being told she was "too posh" to play George Woodson, the overwhelming love she received from fans for portraying Coronation Street’s first bisexual woman and the absolute impossibility of staying composed around Ricky Gervais.
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On this week’s episode of Chicken Soap for the Soul, Elisabeth is joined by the excellent Donnaleigh Bailey, who brought sincerity, spark, and unstoppable energy to her 681-episode run as nurse Michelle Corrigan on Doctors. Donnaleigh currently lights up screens as the delectable, no nonsense PC Jess Heywood on Coronation Street.
Elisabeth and Donnaleigh talk about the joy of teaching drama to kids, how the original Doctors cast helped her prepare her audition for drama school, and the bold letter she sent to casting insisting she simply HAD to play Michelle Corrigan. Donnaleigh also tells the story of the absolute nightmare it was to audition for Coronation Street, feeling tipsy on fake tequila shots, and the genius of the nappuccino.
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Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Elizabeth Bower
On this week’s episode of Chicken Soap for the Soul, Elisabeth is joined by the brilliant Elizabeth Bower, whose unforgettable turn as Dr Melody Bell lit up over 300 episodes of Doctors. Elizabeth isn’t just brilliantly funny — she’s played a remarkable range of roles, from Spoons to Silent Witness, and from Trollied to Miss Scarlett and the Duke.
Elisabeth and Liz talk about the challenge of playing ‘straight’ after having done so much comedy, about suddenly having to learn to pole dance (and getting some abs painted on for good measure) and about the joy of voicing audiobooks and bringing them to life.
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Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Corrinne Wicks
On this week’s episode of Chicken Soap for the Soul, we are joined by the ravishing and formidable Corrinne Wicks, who played Dr Helen Thompson in the original cast of BBC Doctors. She also appeared on Coronation Street, Holly Oaks, The Bill and Emmerdale.
Corrinne talks to Elisabeth about her road into acting, almost being fired on her first day on Doctors and the importance of having people to support and inspire you. Elisabeth and Corrinne also talk about sexism in the industry, the horribleness of the term ‘axed’ and dealing with scripts when you're dyslexic.
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Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Joanna Bending
On this week’s episode of Chicken Soap for the Soul, we are joined by the very lovely and brilliantly talented Joanna Bending. A RADA graduate with a rich stage career under her belt, Joanna was nominated for Best Solo Performer at the 2012 Stage Awards for her powerful one-woman show. On screen, she’s popped up in everything from EastEnders and Holby City to The Sarah Jane Adventures, and of course, as Dr. Michelle Walton on BBC Doctors.
Elisabeth and Joanna reminisce about their days as students at RADA, swap memories of their time on Doctors, and dive into Joanna’s fascinating family (spoiler: her dad’s an actual doctor). They also chat about the highs and challenges of doing a one-woman show in London, and what it’s really like filming stints on some of the UK's best-loved TV dramas.
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Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Carli Norris
On this week’s episode of Chicken Soap for the Soul, we are joined by the very funny, Rada trained and prolifically talented actor, Carli Norris. Carli has not only had regular roles in no less than four different soaps, she also appeared in classical theatre, comedies, cop shows and even Panto.
Elisabeth and Carli talk about being a National Treasure (at least in King Charles’ books), lying on your cv and learning the full role of Elisa Doolittle in one weekend. Plus, there’s that merkin story. Hold on to your teacups; we’re afraid this is not a very ‘clean’ episode…
Carli is currently starring in the hilarious and heartfelt Menopause The Musical 2, which is still touring until June 1st. Please go see it, it’s brilliant. For more information and tickets, visit https://musicalsontour.co.uk/menopause-the-musical-2/
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Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Claire Bennett
On this week’s episode of Chicken Soap for the Soul, we are joined by the woman whose name has been mentioned on the podcast more than anyone else's: award winning writer, Claire Bennett. Claire started writing on BBC Doctors in the second season and stayed until the very end. She is a powerhouse of prose, with a great ear for dialogue and a nose for gripping storylines and engaging characters.
Elisabeth and Claire talk about the joy of twisting stereotypes, surviving convent school, bringing Brummie voices on the screen and fighting the anti-woke brigade. Claire also -kind of- manages not to swear.
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Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest James Larkin
On this week’s episode of Chicken Soap for the Soul, we are honoured to be joined by the inspirational and multi-talented, James Larkin. James is an actor, writer and director, and has been at the helm of lots of TV and film productions, both in the UK and the US. As an actor, he was most recently on our screens in the Netflix series Black Mirror and the enormously popular series Wolf Hall.
Elisabeth and James talk about the differences of working on Doctors vs Eastenders, what it’s like to direct in America and how to make things happen for yourself. Oh, and he also gives Elisabeth some insider tips on how to go about stealing a scene.
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Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest David Perks
On this week’s episode of Chicken Soap for the Soul, we are joined by the gifted and self effacing David Perks, the man behind BBC Doctors cult figure, Barry Bigelow. David’s portrayal of the hapless security guard was so well received, that what was originally meant to be a one-off character turned into a recurring role spanning 14 years.
Elisabeth and David talk about his first episode as Barry, the image of Midland people on TV, trying not to corpse in front of Elisabeth, the stress of playing a small part in Peaky Blinders and being cornered by a magician.
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Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Wendi Peters
On this week’s episode of Chicken Soap for the Soul, we are so happy to be joined by the irrepressible Wendi Peters. Known and loved by many for her portrayal of Cilla Battersby-Brown in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street, she also appeared in BBC Doctors as Dr Nina Bulsara and of course in countless other productions, both on TV and on stage.
Elisabeth and Wendi talk about being shouted at in the street, the stress of participating on Master Chef, jumping out of helicopters, Wendi’s love for musical theatre and about how hard it actually is to sing off-key.
Wendi is currently on stage in Glorious! as Florence Foster Jenkins, the American Socialite who was dubbed ‘the worst singer in the world’.
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Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Kiruna Stamell
On this week’s episode of Chicken Soap for the Soul, we are delighted to welcome the clever, witty, and endlessly inspiring Kiruna Stamell. Best known to fans of Doctors as receptionist Kirsty Miller, Kiruna has had a long and varied career spanning comedy, contemporary and classical theatre, dance, and even a debut in Moulin Rouge.
Elisabeth and Kiruna talk about finding her people after moving to Britain in the noughties, taking on the Brummie accent, tackling social anxiety, and being a passionate disability activist. There’s also a cigar-smoking abbess, a memorable first date, and a certain upcoming series she might just be in…
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Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Philip Ralph
On this week’s episode of Chicken Soap for the Soul, we are honoured to be joined by the immensely talented writer (and recovering actor) Philip Ralph, who wrote no less than 73 episodes of Doctors in the 19 years he worked on the show, winning numerous Soap and RTS Awards along the way.
Elisabeth and Philip talk about tensing up in front of the camera, what set Doctors apart, the crisis in the TV industry and the problem with Magical Thinking.
Phil’s play DEEP CUT, about the death of Private Cheryl James at the Deep Cut barracks in Surrey, received rave reviews and was adapted as a play for Radio 4.
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Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Dex Lee
On this week’s episode of Chicken Soap for the Soul, we are joined by the delectable and charming Dex Lee, who played the role of Bear Sylvester on BBC Doctors for five years - and was repeatedly nominated for Best Day Time Star at the British Soap Awards.
Dex joins us from his dressing room in the West End, where he is currently starring in the musical Moulin Rouge as Toulouse-Lautrec.
Elisabeth and Dex talk about performing for a live audience again, auditioning for Doctors in his shorts and the importance of counting your blessings.
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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 authenticity to the role—earning a British Soap Award for Best On-Screen Partnership with Chris Walker (Rob Hollins).
Elisabeth and Jan dive into the journey from nearly turning down the job to staying for 14 years, the chaos and comedy of remembering lines (or not), and the art of making things work when they absolutely shouldn’t.
They also chat about being a character’s gatekeeper, the perils of surgical gloves, and, of course, what made Chris Walker such a joy to work with.
Be warned: there may be a few tears in this one…
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