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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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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