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Every year when the Inside Soap Awards come around, I always find myself amazed by the sheer talent that is on display. And I’m not just talking about the winners, who obviously are absolutely outstanding. It’s the fact that every one of the nominees is also outstanding. We have actors who can make you cry at a drop of a hat, such as

“I’m amazed by the talent on display!”

the wonderful Lucy Fallon, aka Corrie’s Bethany – or make you laugh out loud with just one little look, like this year’s Funniest Male, Dominic Brunt (Emmerdale’s Paddy). I’m just glad I leave it up to you, our readers, to decide the final winners – I would find it far too hard a choice! And choose you did. You can see all the victors, and all of our exclusive pictures and interviews, beginning on p40. And don’t forget to come back next week, where our Outstanding Achievement winner Gillian Taylforth, aka Eastenders’ Kathy, looks back on her TV life.