Emmerdale's Amit star Anil Goutam's life off screen including where viewers recognise him from

Emmerdale's Sam Dingle has been on our screens since 1995 and is a firm favourite with fans of the ITV soap. Sam, played by James Hooton, has been through countless storylines over the years.

Joe Lycett is one of the funniest comedians on TV - and he's set to grace our screens on Friday night as one of the stars presenting Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C).The 35-year-old Brummie, also known by the self-given moniker Mummy, has come a long way in showbiz since bursting onto the scene with his popular stand-up shows.The Channel 4 programme, which will see Joe joined by hosts including Davina McCall and Adam Hills, will be held at The Francis Crick Institute, a renowned hub for pioneering cancer research, for Cancer Research UK. But what do we know about the comedian's life away from the cameras? Relationship status Over the years, the comedian has remained tight-lipped on his relationship status and it's currently not known whether he is loved up or single.

Ever since Big Brother returned to our screens last month, night after night viewers have been treated to the latest drama, shenanigans and nail-biting tasks from within the Big Brother house. Yet despite having grown attached to this year’s contestants in the short time we’ve known them, there is still so much to learn about their lives outside of the show, with many fans curious about everything from their day jobs to love lives.

All Creatures Great and Small star Patricia Hodge will be a familiar face to fans of TV. The 77 year actress got her small screen break in Rumpole of the Bailey in 1978 and went on to appear in hit shows including Downton Abbey and Miranda.The TV veteran is currently starring as Mrs Pumphrey in the Channel 5 reboot of 1970s series All Creatures Great and Small. In the show, Patricia plays an affluent widow and regular client of Farnon’s veterinary practice - meaning she often comes into contact with main character James Herriot, played by Nicholas Ralph.

Emmerdale star Christopher Chittell has played the iconic character of Eric Pollard for almost 40 years, making him the soap's longest-serving actor. Christopher, 75 first joined the hit ITV soap in June 1986 and his first scenes aired in late September of that same year. It's no surprise that over the years the actor has been at the heart of some major storylines, including most recently, a devastating diagnosis of Parkinson's disease.

Chris Oliver joined the cast of SAS: Who Dares Wins earlier this year as the newest member of the show's directing staff. Chris replaced Navy SEAL Remi Adeleke, who took part in the series last year, but since decided to leave to pursue other projects he was committed to.

Coronation Street ’s Alex Bain has come a long way since joining the cast back in 2008. Born in Lancashire, Alex initially appeared in a Rice Krispies advertisement before transitioning to television. One of his significant early career moments was starring alongside Steve Coogan in the BBC drama Sunshine, which aired for one season in 2008.

Big Brother certainly hasn't disappointed when it comes to bizarre tasks and explosive conversations, with one housemate quickly becoming a stand-out character. The iconic reality TV show returned to our screens on Sunday, 8 October after a five-year hiatus with a bunch of new housemates who have been keeping us entertained ever since. One housemate who has caught the attention of viewers is 33 year old Trish who is one of 14 contestants in the house.

Since first arriving on our screens back in March 2021, EastEnders star James Farrar has captured the heart of the nation with his portrayal of Zack Hudson in the iconic BBC soap. The 36 year old actor has delighted audiences at home with Zack’s antics over the years, which have included a selection of very rocky romances with everyone from Nancy Carter to Sam Mitchell, Janine Butcher and most recently Whitney Dean.

Emmerdale icon Sammy Winward is returning to TV, eight years after quitting the ITV soap to pursue a "normal" career. Sammy, 38, joined Emmerdale as Katie Sugden in 2001 when she was just 15 years old and was introduced as Andy Sugden’s first girlfriend. She was at the heart of some dramatic storylines over the years which saw her get married, have numerous affairs and suffer a miscarriage, as well as shattering her pelvis after a fall.

Hannah Tointon is probably best known for playing the role of Katy Fox in the E4 soap, Hollyoaks.The actor portrayed the character on and off for 10 years before finally saying goodbye to the show in 2017, when it was revealed that Katy had tragically passed away from a drug overdose. Throughout her time in Hollyoaks, Hannah was able to sink her teeth into some gritty storylines, including dealing with her murderous brother Warren, being kidnapped by Clare Cunningham and her numerous romances. However, despite such a dramatic decade on the soap, Hannah shared that it was time for her to leave to pursue other things.

Coronation Street star Ryan Russell has played the role of Michael Bailey since 2019 and has been caught up in a number of huge storylines. Just this week, Michael landed in jail after his gambling addict father Ed Bailey bet all of his money on a horse.The risky bet ended up winning and Ed went to stash his winnings in a bag at home in a bid to hide it from Micheal and his daughter Dee-Dee Bailey.

The narrator of Gogglebox has become a staple of Friday night TV alongside our favourite families who provide us with some of the most memorable moments and iconic one-liners. Craig Cash, 63 has been the familiar voice of the hit Channel 4 show since 2016 after he took over the role from his friend Caroline Aherne after she sadly passed away. Before Gogglebox, Craig was best known for his role in the sitcom The Royal Family.

Since first arriving on our screens all the way back in 2011, it’s safe to say that Beth Tinker has been one of Coronation Street’ s most memorable cast members. Well known for her bolshy no-nonsense attitude and of course her turbulent relationship with husband Kirk Sutherland, Beth has been at the heart of a number of stories in recent years, including the death of her niece Sinead Tinker to cervical cancer, sneaking around with former flame Marco behind Kirk’s back and of course, the now infamous slap in which she hit Hope Stape and lied about it.

Sophie Khan Levy enjoyed her EastEnders debut yesterday as one of Walford's latest characters, Priya Nandra-Hart.The actor burst onto our screens during last night's episode, and instantly caused drama for current Albert Square resident, Ravi.To recap, viewers saw Ravi follow Suki and her abusive husband, Nish to a flat in London, where he discovered his son Nugget had been hiding out after he fled from Walford. During a heated moment where Ravi demanded he return to the square with him, Ravi's ex Priya entered the room, and proceeded to let viewers know that she was in fact Nugget's mum.

Since first arriving on our screens in December 2022, it’s safe to say Nicky Miligan has captured the attention of Emmerdale fans everywhere as he and his dad Caleb became the latest additions to the Dingle clan. Initially arriving on our screens as part of Caleb’s master plan to swindle Kim Tate out of millions, Nicky posed as a nanny at Home Farm while attempting to seduce the mother of Kim’s grandson, Gabby Thomas - in order to get closer to the all important fortune.

Emmerdale star Zoe Henry has played the role of Rhona Goskirk since 2001 and has certainly made a name for herself on the ITV soap.The soap star, 49 has been at the heart of storylines recently as she supports Lydia Dingle after she was raped by her childhood friend Craig Reed. Last week viewers watched as Lydia returned home to tell her husband, Sam, Mandy Dingle and Belle Dingle before seeking support from Rhona. Over the years, Rhona has been caught up in her own heartbreaking storylines in the Yorkshire village including domestic abuse when she was married to her second husband Pierce Harris.

Five years on since his Coronation Street departure, Aidan Connor actor Shayne Ward will once again be reuniting with his on-screen co-star Catherine Tyldesley as part of an exciting new murder mystery show: The Good Ship Murder on Channel 5 on Friday, 13 October. Leaving behind the cobbles in exchange for a cruise liner, the talented duo will once gain be reunited, but this time as Jack Grayling, a former detective turned cruise singer, and accomplished First Officer Kate Woods, as they tackle a spate of murders on their luxury liner.

Barbara Knox has starred in Coronation Street as Rita Tanner for the past 56 years. The veteran soap star made her name on the cobbles shortly after its on-screen debut making her one of the longest-serving cast members. After joining the show full time in 1972 following one episode in 1964, 90 year old Barbara established herself as a mainstay on the programme, acting in some of the soap's most dramatic storylines.

Big Brother has returned, which means for the next six weeks, we'll be pretty much unavailable most evenings.The iconic reality show aired on Sunday after a five year hiatus, but now it's back and bigger than ever. With two new presenters - Strictly's AJ Odudu and Dance Dance Dance's Will Best - plus a fresh batch of new housemates and, just as we expected, there's been laughs, tears, and a whole load of drama. Housemate Zak Srakaew has already won over viewers with his laid back attitude and cheeky smile.