Knots Landing fans celebrate DVD release of Series 2

Knots Landing fans are celebrating after a long running campaign to get Series 2 of the soap released on DVD has finally paid off.

Knots lovers on fan forum soapchat.net have been petitioning Warner Home Video to release further DVDs after disappointing sales of Series 1.

Knots Landing, Series 2, which includes the entrance of scheming Abby Cunningham (Donna Mills) into the show, will be available from early next year. For now though, it seems it will only be on sale in the US, in Region 1 format.

Brookside fans campaign for DVD release (update)

An update from the Brookside DVD campaign reveals that 3231 fans have signed the online petition to demand a DVD release of the defunct soap. New plans in the pipeline for the campaign include an official website, advertisements and a Liverpool-wide leaflet drop. The campaign organiser, Lee Brady, recently attended a screening of new Scouse sit com Terry Across the Mersey, with former Brookie stars Dean Sullivan, Suzanne Collins, Ann-Marie Davis, Phillip Olivier and Louis Emerik.
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Dirty Sexy Money tower "built" in LA and NYC

ABC is promoting the upcoming season of Dirty Sexy Money by “building” Darling Tower in both LA (Olympic and La Cienega) and NYC (2nd Ave. and 30th St.). You can experience the vision, view the amenities, meet the architect, and much more at http://www.darlingtower.com.

Barbara Windsor talks about EastEnders

EastEnders' Barbara Windsor has been talking to the official BBC website about her role as Peggy Mitchell and life on the top soap.

She revealed that she wasn't yet sure about Peggy's new look but loves working with new co-star Larry Lamb, who plays love interest Archie. She told the BBC: "Well, all my life I should work with lovely people like Larry. I've been a fan of his for many, many years. We've got a lot in common and we cover the same ground. He's really Charlie Charm and everything you want in a leading man."

Barlow returns to Coronation Street

Bigamist Peter Barlow is making a return to the cobbles in Coronation Street. The Sun newspaper reports that Ken's shady son makes a come-back after his wife dies of cancer and he is left literally holding the baby.

Barlow was last seen in Weatherfield for his sister's murder trial at the beginning of this year.

Louisa Lytton quits The Bill

Louisa Lytton has confirmed to The People newspaper that she will be leaving The Bill in October, when her current contract expires.

The young actress, who first made a name for herself as Ruby in EastEnders, is set to appear in the Eurovision Dance Contest in September.

Cassidy would return to EastEnders

The Sun newspaper reports that former EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy is keen to return to the show that made her a household name.

Natalie had great success with her weight loss DVD but TV and film roles have not been as forthcoming.Now that Bianca has returned to Albert Square could this be the time for the younger Jackson sister to also make a reappearance?