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<blockquote data-quote="J. R.&#039;s Piece" data-source="post: 35695" data-attributes="member: 12"><p>‘YOU RANCID DOG’</p><p><span style="font-size: 22px"><strong>Hollyoaks’ Linda Gray opens up about her character’s explosive fight scene with co-star David Easter after returning to the soap full time</strong></span></p><p></p><p></p><p>AFTER signing up to the Channel 4 soap full time, Hollyoaks bosses have a lot in store for Linda</p><p></p><p></p><p>BY ELLIE HENMAN, SHOWBIZ REPORTER</p><p>13th January 2017, 1:57 pm</p><p></p><p>LINDA Gray has opened up about a forthcoming Hollyoaks storyline that will see her attack co-star David Easter.</p><p></p><p>The Sun Online revealed on Wednesday how Dallas legend had been signed up to the Channel 4 soap permanently after wowing bosses with her performance during a one off appearance in November.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/2607123/hollyoaks-linda-gray-opens-up-about-her-characters-explosive-fight-scene-with-co-star-david-easter-after-returning-to-the-soap-full-time/#" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/nintchdbpict000294157425-e1484314564406.jpg?strip=all&w=656" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p><em>Linda Gray has opened up about her upcoming Hollyoaks storyline </em></p><p><em></em></p><p>And <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/linda-gray/" target="_blank">76-year-old Linda</a> is certain her upcoming scenes, as <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/hollyoaks/" target="_blank">Tabitha Maxwell-Brown</a>, in the show won’t disappoint.</p><p></p><p>Speaking to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/eamonn-holmes/" target="_blank">Eamonn Holmes</a> and <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/ruth-langsford/" target="_blank">Ruth Langsford</a> on <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/this-morning/" target="_blank">This Morning</a>, she said: “I had to say very bad things to very lovely people!</p><p></p><p>“I said to David Easter, ‘You rancid dog!’ and I’ve never called anyone a rancid dog in real life.</p><p></p><p>“I thought it was very good. I was punching him in the chest, it was very dramatic.”</p><p></p><p>Dallas actress Linda Gray opens up about returning to TV with role in Hollyoaks</p><p>When asked about her spectacular return, <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/linda-gray/" target="_blank">Linda</a> said: “When I heard about I loved her name, and I said, ‘Wait a minute! She’s dysfunctional in a very dysfunctional family and I thought, ‘I’ll take it of course!’”</p><p></p><p>In <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/2395733/dallas-legend-linda-gray-signs-new-deal-to-return-to-hollyoaks-after-impressing-bosses-with-cameo-appearance/" target="_blank">December, The Sun revealed that producers were keen to sign the soap legend up</a> after she was praised for her short stint on the show.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/2607123/hollyoaks-linda-gray-opens-up-about-her-characters-explosive-fight-scene-with-co-star-david-easter-after-returning-to-the-soap-full-time/#" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/nintchdbpict000294157330-e1484314691133.jpg?strip=all&w=960" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p><em>Linda loves being a part of the Channel 4 soap </em></p><p><em></em></p><p><a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/2207459/dallas-linda-gray-hollyoaks/" target="_blank">Linda, 76, made her first appearance as Tabitha Maxwell-Brown on November 15,</a> and starred for a week before departing on November 22.</p><p></p><p>But her performance as character Marnie Nightingale’s American-based mother <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/2189363/who-linda-gray-dallas-hollyoaks-what-we-know/" target="_blank">quickly impressed show boss Bryan Kirkwood, who is keen to make her a long-term fixture on the show</a>.</p><p></p><p>The new deal will see her jet back and forth from the US to film scenes.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/2607123/hollyoaks-linda-gray-opens-up-about-her-characters-explosive-fight-scene-with-co-star-david-easter-after-returning-to-the-soap-full-time/#" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/nintchdbpict000282481348.jpg?strip=all&w=630" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p><em>Linda as Tabby with her on-screen daughter, Marnie, played by Lysette Anthony </em></p><p><em></em></p><p>An insider said: “Linda originally came in on a very short term arrangement, because Bryan was a huge fan, but proved a big hit.</p><p></p><p>“After a few conversations behind the scenes, show bosses decided to offer her a new deal to keep coming back.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/2607123/hollyoaks-linda-gray-opens-up-about-her-characters-explosive-fight-scene-with-co-star-david-easter-after-returning-to-the-soap-full-time/#" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/linda-drop-2.jpg?strip=all&w=960" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p><em>Linda and David Easter have an on-screen fight </em></p><p><em></em></p><p>“She lives in America but was happy to accept and will be spending several periods in the UK filming her role in blocks.</p><p></p><p>“The rest of the cast are very excited to have her back too – she’s a genuine soap legend.”</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/2197608/linda-gray-had-no-idea-what-hollyoaks-was-before-she-was-offered-the-part-and-she-was-left-swooning-over-all-the-hunky-men/" target="_blank">Linda wasn't just excited about taking on the juicy role of Tabby, admitting the hot men on the show helped draw her in.</a></p><p></p><p>Linda explained: “All the men on Hollyoaks are just yummy. They’re delicious. It was like going to an art gallery.</p><p></p><p>“I could appreciate what was in front of me, but I didn’t take it home. I’ve relaxed into life. This is the best time of my life and I have more fun now.”</p><p></p><p>VIDEO at this link:</p><p><a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/2607123/hollyoaks-linda-gray-opens-up-about-her-characters-explosive-fight-scene-with-co-star-david-easter-after-returning-to-the-soap-full-time/" target="_blank">https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/2607123/hollyoaks-linda-gray-opens-up-about-her-characters-explosive-fight-scene-with-co-star-david-easter-after-returning-to-the-soap-full-time/</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J. R.'s Piece, post: 35695, member: 12"] ‘YOU RANCID DOG’ [SIZE=6][B]Hollyoaks’ Linda Gray opens up about her character’s explosive fight scene with co-star David Easter after returning to the soap full time[/B][/SIZE] AFTER signing up to the Channel 4 soap full time, Hollyoaks bosses have a lot in store for Linda BY ELLIE HENMAN, SHOWBIZ REPORTER 13th January 2017, 1:57 pm LINDA Gray has opened up about a forthcoming Hollyoaks storyline that will see her attack co-star David Easter. The Sun Online revealed on Wednesday how Dallas legend had been signed up to the Channel 4 soap permanently after wowing bosses with her performance during a one off appearance in November. [URL='https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/2607123/hollyoaks-linda-gray-opens-up-about-her-characters-explosive-fight-scene-with-co-star-david-easter-after-returning-to-the-soap-full-time/#'][IMG]https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/nintchdbpict000294157425-e1484314564406.jpg?strip=all&w=656[/IMG][/URL] [I]Linda Gray has opened up about her upcoming Hollyoaks storyline [/I] And [URL='https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/linda-gray/']76-year-old Linda[/URL] is certain her upcoming scenes, as [URL='https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/hollyoaks/']Tabitha Maxwell-Brown[/URL], in the show won’t disappoint. Speaking to [URL='https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/eamonn-holmes/']Eamonn Holmes[/URL] and [URL='https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/ruth-langsford/']Ruth Langsford[/URL] on [URL='https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/this-morning/']This Morning[/URL], she said: “I had to say very bad things to very lovely people! “I said to David Easter, ‘You rancid dog!’ and I’ve never called anyone a rancid dog in real life. “I thought it was very good. I was punching him in the chest, it was very dramatic.” Dallas actress Linda Gray opens up about returning to TV with role in Hollyoaks When asked about her spectacular return, [URL='https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/linda-gray/']Linda[/URL] said: “When I heard about I loved her name, and I said, ‘Wait a minute! She’s dysfunctional in a very dysfunctional family and I thought, ‘I’ll take it of course!’” In [URL='https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/2395733/dallas-legend-linda-gray-signs-new-deal-to-return-to-hollyoaks-after-impressing-bosses-with-cameo-appearance/']December, The Sun revealed that producers were keen to sign the soap legend up[/URL] after she was praised for her short stint on the show. [URL='https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/2607123/hollyoaks-linda-gray-opens-up-about-her-characters-explosive-fight-scene-with-co-star-david-easter-after-returning-to-the-soap-full-time/#'][IMG]https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/nintchdbpict000294157330-e1484314691133.jpg?strip=all&w=960[/IMG][/URL] [I]Linda loves being a part of the Channel 4 soap [/I] [URL='https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/2207459/dallas-linda-gray-hollyoaks/']Linda, 76, made her first appearance as Tabitha Maxwell-Brown on November 15,[/URL] and starred for a week before departing on November 22. But her performance as character Marnie Nightingale’s American-based mother [URL='https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/2189363/who-linda-gray-dallas-hollyoaks-what-we-know/']quickly impressed show boss Bryan Kirkwood, who is keen to make her a long-term fixture on the show[/URL]. The new deal will see her jet back and forth from the US to film scenes. [URL='https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/2607123/hollyoaks-linda-gray-opens-up-about-her-characters-explosive-fight-scene-with-co-star-david-easter-after-returning-to-the-soap-full-time/#'][IMG]https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/nintchdbpict000282481348.jpg?strip=all&w=630[/IMG][/URL] [I]Linda as Tabby with her on-screen daughter, Marnie, played by Lysette Anthony [/I] An insider said: “Linda originally came in on a very short term arrangement, because Bryan was a huge fan, but proved a big hit. “After a few conversations behind the scenes, show bosses decided to offer her a new deal to keep coming back. [URL='https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/2607123/hollyoaks-linda-gray-opens-up-about-her-characters-explosive-fight-scene-with-co-star-david-easter-after-returning-to-the-soap-full-time/#'][IMG]https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/linda-drop-2.jpg?strip=all&w=960[/IMG][/URL] [I]Linda and David Easter have an on-screen fight [/I] “She lives in America but was happy to accept and will be spending several periods in the UK filming her role in blocks. “The rest of the cast are very excited to have her back too – she’s a genuine soap legend.” [URL='https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/2197608/linda-gray-had-no-idea-what-hollyoaks-was-before-she-was-offered-the-part-and-she-was-left-swooning-over-all-the-hunky-men/']Linda wasn't just excited about taking on the juicy role of Tabby, admitting the hot men on the show helped draw her in.[/URL] Linda explained: “All the men on Hollyoaks are just yummy. They’re delicious. It was like going to an art gallery. “I could appreciate what was in front of me, but I didn’t take it home. I’ve relaxed into life. This is the best time of my life and I have more fun now.” VIDEO at this link: [URL]https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/2607123/hollyoaks-linda-gray-opens-up-about-her-characters-explosive-fight-scene-with-co-star-david-easter-after-returning-to-the-soap-full-time/[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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