New producer of Hollyoaks Paul Marquess has axed three characters from the Channel Four soap as he begins to make his mark; could there be more axings on the way though?

Just days after the news that Shane Richie is returning to EastEnders as Alfie Moon it’s been confirmed that actress Jessie Wallace will also return to the BBC One soap.

The prequel to Battlestar Galactica continues tonight on Sky One following last week’s two-part opener. Zoe Graystone adapts to life inside her new body while both the Graystone’s and Adama’s find out secrets about their daughters.

Reports emerge to suggest that BSkyB is giving up its battle to retain its shares in ITV and is planning to sell at least 10% of the shares.

Actor Alex Carter has decided to quit Yorkshire soap Emmerdale after four years; he plays Jamie Hope in the series.

Waking the Dead actor is to star in a new three-part ITV drama entitled Kidnap and Ransom which will be produced by 24’s Patrick Harbinson. It’s the second project for ITV that Eve will appear in this year – he’s also to appear in the broadcasters remake of the controversial Bouquet of Barbed Wire.

Our poll this week is asking which of the soap matriarchs was the best – a hard choice considering there are so many fine candidates. Some of you may not even recognise some names – you may be wondering who Meg Mortimer or Miss Ellie Ewing are. So to help refresh memories, inform the younger ones and help you decide we’ve assembled a small feature which gives you a little more information on each of the candidates.