Have you heard the latest about the stars?

★ Jacob to return to Emmerdale!

It’s been confirmed that Joe-warren Plant, who plays David Metcalfe’s son Jacob, is reprising his role. Jacob left the village last November when the actor took time out to train for ITV’S

Dancing on Ice. Joe-warren will be seen on screen later this month.

★ Dark secret to grip Jessica

Actor Jessica Plummer – best known as

Eastenders’ abused wife Chantelle Atkins – has a new role in The

Girl Before, which has been adapted from the bestselling book of the same name. Jessica will play Emma who’s hiding a dark secret in the four-part drama for BBC1.

★ Emotional drama for Kerri

Three Families, a drama on BBC1, explores abortion in Northern Ireland, until recently illegal for most women. The stories have been taken from real life from those affected and those fighting to change the law. Ex-corrie star Kerri Quinn is among the cast.