Deena Payne - IMDb IMDb 15 January 2017 6:16 PM, UTC NEWS Deena Payne was born on August 29, 1954 in Orpington, Kent, England as Diane Margaret Payne. She is an actress, known for Emmerdale (1972), TV Burp (2001) and Crime Stories (2012). See full bio » Born: Former Emmerdale actress Deena Payne: where is she now | Life | Life & Style | Daily Express LIFE Where are they now…? Emmerdale's Deena Payne FORMER Emmerdale actress Deena Payne played glamorous postwoman Viv for 18 years before leaving the soap in 2010. PUBLISHED: 00:01, Sat, Jun 13, 2015 SAT MAG Deena Payne, Alun Lewis, Tobey Cockerell and Adele Silva in 1993 In addition to acting, Deena is a choreographer who works with her lead-guitarist husband, Steve Grant, on their stage show Barok.

Kent-born Deena, 60, and Steve have one son and live in Yorkshire. “I started dancing aged two and six years later I won my first choreographic competition. I continued dance, acting and later singing lessons and spent years doing musical theatre. Then, in 1979, I joined an all-girl band, Cats UK, to sing Luton Airport – a take on the Campari TV advert starring Lorraine Chase. “When Lorraine joined Emmerdale, I said to her, ‘I was one of Cats UK who did the song that was written for you.’ We’ve seen each other since at the Edinburgh Fringe. Popping back to Emmerdale would’ve been lovely, but it wasn’t to be. I do miss everyone and I’ve kept in touch Deena Payne “The band slowly fizzled out, so I continued for years in musical theatre, in shows such as They’re Playing Our Song with Tom Conti and Gemma Craven in the West End, and Not The Nine O’Clock News on the London Fringe.

“I choreographed musicals, helping actors to improve their dance skills, as well as taking on TV acting roles in The Bill, Rock Follies and Tales Of Sherwood Forest with Pete Postlethwaite. “I was also a backing singer for artistes like BA Robertson and Alan Price, and I met Steve in 1986 when he was a member of Alan’s band. Steve had previously worked with Alan in The Animals when he joined them for their American tour in 1983. “During the 80s, I spent a year travelling around Australia and Asia. I held my own dance classes and I qualified as an aromatherapist, so I offered this with reflexology and reiki at my home. Related articles Q&A: 'Emmerdale' star Deena Payne Q&A: 'Emmerdale' star Deena Payne Deena Payne looks back on 18 years in the role of Emmerdale's Viv Hope.

Don't Miss January 14 2011 3:20 PM Latest News Share 8 hours ago 12:07 AM Share 8 hours ago 12:01 AM Share 10 hours ago 9:54 PM 11 hours ago 8:57 PM Must Read Share 15 hours ago 5:00 PM Share 23 hours ago 8:58 AM Share 12 hours ago 8:00 PM 22 hours ago 9:53 AM © ITV 13 January 2011 8:43 PM Shares After 18 successful years with Emmerdale, Deena Payne's final moments in the role of village stalwart Viv Hope have now been screened. The actress's departure from the ITV1 soap was officially announced last October, but there was a tragic twist to the tale in the show's fire episodes as Viv lost her life in the blaze. Here, in a quick Q&A, Deena reflects on her time at Emmerdale and reveals what the future holds. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below What have been the highlights for you over the years? "So many!

Being able to 'indulge' and have time to make the character work and working with so many brilliant actors, directors, writers and producers. And rising to so many challenges and being part of the whole scheme of things - the longer I was there, the more I realised how complicated it is and how much planning goes into everything." What would you say was your favourite storyline? "The airplane crash, being taken hostage, Bob coming into Viv's life and the Paddy affair!" Is there a particular scene that stands out or is memorable for you? "The Carol and Viv day out stalking Bob, flinging herself vertically at Paddy behind the PO counter and the ensuing scene!" What about your favourite 'Viv' moment? "Anything slightly over the top and a little bit inappropriate - for example, arriving at Kelly's wedding hungover in a bright green outfit with huge hat and dark glasses - and dressing up for Bob!" What have you enjoyed the most about being on the show? "Having the time to evolve as Viv and not being a typical nomadic actor, being in one place to bring my son up! And now realising that for quite a few people I am a household name - they have been on Viv's journey too.

I am given many positive warm comments, it's a lovely fulfilling feeling!" Who will you miss the most? "VIV! She has been my one Emmerdale constant for nearly 18 years! And of course many of the crew and cast I have worked closely with, Tony Audenshaw especially!" If you could sum up your time in Emmerdale in three words, what would you say? "I'm so lucky!" What's next for you? "Loads of exciting things! I start rehearsing for the national tour of Calendar Girls at the end of March, the tour starts in Birmingham on April 18th and I will play Cora." Will you miss Deena and her role as Viv? What did you make of her shock exit? Let me know your thoughts using the usual form below! Payne: 'Emmerdale exit was an anti-climax' Payne: 'Emmerdale exit was an anti-climax' Emmerdale actress Deena Payne admits that she was disappointed by her exit storyline.

Don't Miss January 14 2011 3:20 PM Latest News Share 6 hours ago 2:32 AM Share 6 hours ago 2:20 AM Share 10 hours ago 10:25 PM Share 10 hours ago 10:23 PM 11 hours ago 9:00 PM Must Read Share 11 hours ago 9:00 PM Share 6 hours ago 2:32 AM Share 6 hours ago 2:20 AM Share 10 hours ago 10:23 PM 11 hours ago 9:00 PM © ITV 14 January 2011 8:30 AM Shares Deena Payne has admitted that she was disappointed by her on-screen exit from Emmerdale. Viewers saw Viv Hope killed off last night, as the blaze started by DC Nick Henshall spread through the village. She perished alongside Terry (Billy Hartman), who bravely attempted to rescue her from the flat above the shop. In an interview with The Mirror, Payne slammed her final episodes as an "anti-climax" after spending 18 years playing the character.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below "I was very disappointed with my departure," she said. "And I think the viewers will be, too. Having followed Viv for so long and travelled with her on her ups and downs, I think they'd want a better build-up so they could really get into it and give her a good send-off." She continued: "I was promised a big storyline. Instead it's probably the easiest exit in soap history because I didn't have to act at all. I wasn't even involved in the dramatic rescue scenes. "Over my three last episodes I had one scene in each, with the house burning down without Viv knowing it - and that was my storyline." The actress had no lines in her final two episodes, broadcast last night. "I had to do nothing, which was a shame," she told the paper. "It's a bit of an anti-climax after being told that you're going to have one of the biggest storylines that soap has ever seen, but for my character it wasn't at all. The big storyline is the fire and how people get everyone out. And quietly, behind the scenes, Viv just gets burned to death. Without saying a word.

The easiest acting I've done in 18 years!" Payne confessed that she felt "let down" when she discovered that Viv would not be buried in the village graveyard. "What did really hurt me - what did get me and is a bit disloyal to the fans and to Viv - is the fact that she isn't even buried in Emmerdale," she said. "If they had to kill me off, they could at least have given me a nice funeral befitting Viv, instead of being shunted out of the Dales. You can't be in a soap forever. But I feel let down by the way Viv's been written out. "Viv was a strong character, central to village life in the post office, and it's a shame she's not being buried next to her ex-husband Vic in the graveyard and doesn't even have a headstone there." She added: "It would have been nice, too, to have seen Donna, Scott and Kelly, Viv's kids and stepdaughter, just to have got a little bit of the past back into the now. They're losing the history of the village. "They said they couldn't get them.

But I was on the phone to them immediately and they said they hadn't even been asked and of course they'd come back. And Kelly, played by Adele Silva, is coming back in the show anyway! It is a shame for Viv and for everyone who's been watching her." Deena Payne to star in the hit show Calendar Girls > Betfair Community > Chit Chat | Topic/replies: 8,523 | Blogger: TheBetterBettor's blog Deena Payne, who played Viv Hope in Emmerdale for 18 years is to star in HIT West End show Calendar Girls which is making its debut at the Belgrade Theatre. The stage version of the hit 2003 film starring Helen Mirren and Julie Walters runs from October 15 to 20. This feel good play, based on a true story of a group of ordinary women who pose for a charity calendar with a difference, features a stellar line up of acclaimed actors, including Lesley Joseph, who shot to fame as Dorien Green in the BBC comedy Birds of Feather and Kacey Ainsworth, who played Little Mo in EastEnders.

The cast also includes Sue Holderness, best known as Marlene Boyce in Only Fools and Horses, and Deena Payne, who played Viv Hope in Emmerdale for 18 years, while Strictly Come Dancing professional Camilla Dallerup makes her acting debut as beautician Elaine, alongside her husband Kevin Sacre, who played Jake Dean in Hollyoaks. Helen Fraser, who is most known for her role as Sylvia ‘Bodybag’ Hollamby in BBC prison drama Bad Girls, also joins the cast alongside Hi-De-Hi actress Ruth Madoc, Kathryn Rooney, Susan Bovell, Robert Gill and Bruce McGregor.

Tickets are priced from £16.75 to £30.75 from the box office on 024 7655 3055 or online at Read more: TV names to star in Calendar Girls at The Belgrade | Coventry Observer Emmerdale’s Deena Payne talks about her hurt and disappointment at her character Viv being killed off - Mirror Online Celebs Emmerdale’s Deena Payne talks about her hurt and disappointment at her character Viv being killed off AFTER dedicating her last 18 years to Emmerdale, Deena Payne fully expected to be written out of the soap in a blaze of glory. Share Dena Payne (Pic:Dan Kennedy for DM) Share Get celebs updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email AFTER dedicating her last 18 years to Emmerdale, Deena Payne fully expected to be written out of the soap in a blaze of glory. After all, the actress had made mini-skirted gossip-monger Viv Hope one of the ITV1 show’s most memorable characters, and she felt a dramatic exit was no less than she deserved.

So Deena was fuming when those hopes went up in smoke – even though Viv was killed off in an arson attack. Last night, Emmerdale fans saw the post mistress snoozing on a sofa after hitting the bottle, oblivious to the fire raging through the village. Deena, 56, wasn’t even needed on set for most of the thrilling scenes. She admits that, for her, it was all a bit of an “anti-climax” and she has been left “completely bewildered by every aspect” of her character’s sudden death. She says: “I was very disappointed with my departure. And I think the viewers will be, too. Having followed Viv for so long and travelled with her on her ups and downs, I think they’d want a better build-up so they could really get into it and give her a good send-off.” In fact, Viv doesn’t even get a decent soap funeral – her remains are just carted off down south, back where the Windsors came from in 1993. “If they had to kill me off, they could at least have given me a nice funeral befitting Viv, instead of being shunted out of the Dales,” says Deena.

“You can’t be in a soap forever. But I feel let down by the way Viv’s been written out.” BURNING She adds: “I was promised a big storyline, instead it’s probably the easiest exit in soap history because I didn’t have to act at all. I wasn’t even involved in the dramatic rescue scenes. “Over my three last episodes I had one scene in each, with the house burning down without Viv knowing it – and that was my storyline.” Her final scenes were done before pyrotechnics engulfed the set and Andy Sugden and Carl King battled through the flames to save Chas, Katie and Betty. Sadly Terry (played by Billy Hartman) died in the rescue attempt. “I had to do nothing, which was a shame,” adds Deena, who lives near Harrogate with musician husband Steve Grant and their student son Will, 18. “It’s a bit of an anti-climax after being told that you’re going to have one of the biggest storylines that soap has ever seen, but for my character it wasn’t at all. The big storyline is the fire and how people get everyone out. And quietly, behind the scenes, Viv just gets burned to death. Without saying a word.

The easiest acting I’ve done in 18 years.” Even so, Deena found it emotionally draining. She says: “I was sad filming my final scenes. I had one last full day of filming and I was very upset all day, leaving everybody. I was all over the place. I cried, all day nearly. It was a long time to work with people and I’d got really close to the crew. “Rokhsaneh and Natalie [who play Leyla and Alicia] asked why I was upset and bought me a great big bunch of flowers, which was really sweet.” Deena is also angry that Viv has been cheated out of a funeral, which could have brought her soap family back. She says: “What did really hurt me – what did get me and is a bit disloyal to the fans and to Viv – is the fact that she isn’t even buried in Emmerdale. “Viv was a strong character, central to village life in the post office, and it’s a shame she’s not being buried next to her ex-husband, Vic, in the graveyard and doesn’t even have a headstone there.

“It would have been nice, too, to have seen Donna, Scott and Kelly, Viv’s kids and stepdaughter, just to have got a little bit of the past back into the now. They’re losing the history of the village. “They said they couldn’t get them. But I was on the phone to them immediately and they said they hadn’t even been asked and of course they’d come back. SHAME “And Kelly, played by Adele Silva, is coming back in the show anyway! “It is a shame for Viv and for everyone who’s been watching her.” Over the years Viv has been at the centre of some gripping storylines – from the 1993 plane crash that devastated the village to the charity fraud that saw her banged up for a year. The latter plot was written so Deena could take some family time out. “The producer wanted me back earlier so I returned a couple of months before I was due,” she says. “And when I got back, 15 months ago, everything had changed. “I came in thinking, ‘This’ll be great. I can finish the storyline about being set up for fraud, which is why Viv went to jail, and find out how Bob and Viv get on after their year apart’.

“But I had nothing. Nothing. There wasn’t anything written for Viv and Bob for ages and then they split us up. “All I had were a few lines here and there while cleaning dishes in the caff – very bewildering and frustrating. I was thinking of leaving and then they said my contract wasn’t being renewed. “I wasn’t surprised. It was a bit of a shock because you don’t like to think you’re not wanted any more. But in every other aspect it was quite a relief.” The news did stun her co-stars, though. She continues: “Viv was a very strong character, vivacious and colourful. And personally I got on well with everybody. I’m professional, loyal, I’d never been off ill. I hadn’t done anything wrong, I hadn’t had an argument, I’d kept my nose clean. “For it to happen to a strong character – myself and Viv – shocked people. And if I could go, they could, too.” So how would she have preferred loudmouth Viv to have been written out? “I don’t know,” Deena ponders. “It should have been something intriguing. Did Viv and Terry start the fire? Are they dead? Will they come back?

But it’s all been a bit final and, well… well…well, er, disappointing.” A raft of youngsters have joined the cast, but Deena is reluctant to blame TV’s obsession with youth as the reason she was let go. “It did cross my mind,” she says. “But I don’t think it’s to do with ageism. There are older members of the cast than me.” At least she has lots to look forward to. From April, she will be starring in the UK tour of Calendar Girls. And she can’t wait. She says: “Musical theatre is where I come from and where I’m going back to. And I love it, I’m absolutely embracing it with the whole of my soul. It’s not scary at all.” Deena, who recently lost a stone from the stress of leaving the soap, adds: “I’m nearly back to the weight I was at college. Since then I got huge boobs, but they’ve gone down as well. “For Calendar Girls, I was going to play the one with the buns, but I’m not big enough any more, so I’m Cora on the piano.” Despite how it all ended, Deena insists Emmerdale brought her a lot of joy.

She says: “I don’t want to sound resentful, because I’m not. “I enjoyed Emmerdale and I’ve always been 150% into it. When I first arrived, there were only two episodes a week, 17 people in the cast and it wasn’t really one of the best soaps. Over my 18 years we’ve gone to six episodes a week and a cast of 55 plus. It’s now one of the top soaps and it’s been fantastic to be involved in all of that. And 18 years is fine, thank you very much. It’s been fantastic to have been in one place and have a secure job to bring up my son. TOTTERING “But I’ll miss Viv’s short skirts and tottering around, stomping across the road and shouting at people. As soon as the hair was backcombed and the make-up was on, that was Viv. According to my mail there are a lot of people like Viv out there. She puts a little too much bling on and wears skirts just a little too short for her age. “But I wouldn’t have done it if I didn’t think she could carry it off.

And she did.” 3Deena will be appearing in Calendar Girls from April. Visit for further details. Like us on Facebook Most Read Most Recent Most Read Most Recent Deena Payne - Biography - IMDb Deena Payne Jump to: Overview (2) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trivia (5) Overview (2) Diane Margaret Payne Mini Bio (1) Deena Payne was born on August 29, 1954 in Orpington, Kent, England as Diane Margaret Payne. She is an actress, known for Emmerdale (1972), TV Burp (2001) and Crime Stories (2012). Spouse (1) Mother to William Anthony Payne Grant (b. November 1992). Used to tour with ex-Animals keyboard player Alan Price as a backing singer. Returned to work 7 months after giving birth to her son William to begin filming Emmerdale (1972). Performed in the UK tour of "Calendar Girls", her first job since leaving Emmerdale (1972) (April-August 2011).

Her Emmerdale (1972) character Viv Hope became the 18th woman on the soap opera to give birth. Viv had twins Cathy (played originally by Ella Whitehouse Downes and later Gabrielle Dowling) and Heath (played originally by Lilith Kitching and later Sebastian Dowling), born on 9 February 2007. See also Emmerdale- Why The Harsh Treatment For Deena Payne - Soaps - Digital Spy Forums Emmerdale- Why The Harsh Treatment For Deena Payne 1 of 2 Posts: 2,324 Emmerdale- Why The Harsh Treatment For Deena Payne With over 17 years in the show why such a terrible exit that fans will resent Emmerdale producers for. First of all she was axed then she was given such a poor exit & also no funeral on screen for the character. I dont think Deena Payne would have been mourning Gavin Blyth much after he died. Thats for sure anyway. Please sign in or register to remove this advertisement.

14-01-2011, 08:58 Location: The Sunny Side Of The Street Posts: 40,122 All she did was wear a boob tube, mini skirts and moan. Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6,908 Yes, I don't think it was fair at all. Like Deena says in todays Daily Mirror, Vic her husband who helped her run the post office is buried in the church graveyard so why have they sent Viv's body down south for her funeral? It seems like the producers have fallen out with her about something to be treated so badly after 18 years. Mind you it seems that any actor asking for a break or less hours seem to get the sack. Shradrack was sacked all because he asked to do less hours and now Viv after she had time out last year. Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,324 What about Julie Hesmondalgh in Coronation Street a few years back. Letitia Dean was constanty taking breaks from Eastenders.

Ray Meagher took of four months from Home & Away to star in Priscilla Queen Of The Dessert in London last year. I presume she did ask before she met the decision two years ago and they did allow it. Posts: 1,940 Well the producers got their revenge after all. When Deena Payne took a year off to spend more time with her family, the producers were miffed that since they do not like actors "calling the tune" so to speak, they would get their own back. And they have. Since Deena Payne came back into Emmerdale, she has been a non-entity, hardly seen, and never getting any meaty storylines either. Her underplayed departure was a warning to other actors not to play the same game. If you mess with the producers, you are out. It makes absolutely no difference how long you have been in a production, as in her case, 17 years. Thats good management these days, or that is what the producers believe. Actually, management these days quite frankly, stinks to high heaven. They forget too often that they are dealing with people, and not commodities which they think they own.

Meantime, I wish both Deena Payne and Billy Hartman well in the future. Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 7,664 I can't believe Viv's offscreen exit, which it was because we didn't even see her die and can't even remember her final line because it wasn't even in Thursdays double! Shocking treatment of an Emmerdale legend. Why the hell wasn't she given a big exit storyline like she deserved? Shadrach, who was reportedly axed because he wanted to reduce his role was given an amazing exit with background music and an emotional farewell with Marlon. Half the fire action wasn't even seen and there was too much focus on awful characters like Brenda! Why on earth was Viv axed and characters like Brenda kept on???! Surely any storyline now given to Brenda could just have easily been given to Viv, because lately it seems they've been trying to turn her into the village busybody. I had noticed over the last few months they'd been trying to alienate Viv's character and she wasn't interacting with many people. And the biggest insult is that she will have an offscreen funeral-what did she do to producers that was SO bad?

Because all her onscreen kids have said they would return! That would have been amazing. Location: Gloucester Posts: 1,825 I have a feeling the funeral "down south" is more to do with the fact it would be totally unrealistic for Scott and Donna not to return for her funeral, rather than a big snub for Deena Payne. I am sure all the actors concerned would have returned but can you really see producers bringing Scott back after all that happened? Also she hasnt been married to Vic for years, she is still officially married to Bob, so I don't see why she would be buried with Vic. Bob is still married to her so in the eyes of the law next of kin, he may decide not to have her buried in Emmerdale for a variety of reasons we don't yet know. Another idea could be that Bob decides to hand over the arrangements to Scott (her eldest child). Scott was not Vic's son so he may decide not to have her buried in Emmerdale with Vic but instead take her back down to London. Lets see it play out first before we condem Emmerdale too much.

Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,639 To be honest with you the actress was a non-entity and I feel that her "write out" was all they could have done for her, as said she really had nothing to do with the programme, I think her "children" and even her "husband(s)" were more interesting than she was, she out liver her usefullness by a very long time (actually she should have been written out or killed after just a couple of years) so I feel that she is being rude and ungrateful to Emmerdal producer by making the quote that she was unhappy with the "write out" As the actress was not very good (more pantomine villianess) she should have been glad to have been employed for such a long time. Originally Posted by goldlistener Also she hasnt been married to Vic for years, she is still officially married to Bob, so I don't see why she would be buried with Vic. Bob is still married to her so in the eyes of the law next of kin, he may decide not to have her buried in Emmerdale for a variety of reasons we don't yet know.

Another idea could be that Bob decides to hand over the arrangements to Scott (her eldest child). Scott was not Vic's son so he may decide not to have her buried in Emmerdale with Vic but instead take her back down to London. Lets see it play out first before we condem Emmerdale too much. There is no reason for Scott not wanting Viv to be buried in the village. And I think the point Deena is making is why would the Windsor children want her down south & not in the same graveyard as their father. Originally Posted by MrGiles2 Well the producers got their revenge after all. When Deena Payne took a year off to spend more time with her family, the producers were miffed that since they do not like actors "calling the tune" so to speak, they would get their own back. And they have. Since Deena Payne came back into Emmerdale, she has been a non-entity, hardly seen, and never getting any meaty storylines either. . It's an interesting theory that Emmerdale got their revenge for Deena taking a year off, but if they hadn't wanted her to do it, all they had to do was say no!

I mean, all the actors get a lot of time off in the year, for all that soap actors moan about working long hours. A normal working person gets 4 weeks a year off, a soap actor gets a month off at a time when they DO get time off! Or a fortnight here and a week there. And of course, any woman pregnant, gets 6 months off maternity leave! A year's a long time, they could have said no. Though having said that, Corrie didn't mind that 'Hayley' took a year off. Maybe it depends on who it is who wants time off, not just what soap it is. Why they ever split up Viv and Bob I don't know. I always got the impression they were a soap pair always destined to be together, no matter how many times they split up, got divorced, they always seemed to get back together again. And they were a great comedy pairing together. And the double wedding with Marlon and Donna is one of the funniest of times. The build up was as funny as the wedding episode. We saw Jackson for the first time, then, as well, of course, when he was Bob's son!

Posts: 1,061 Just wanted to add that I am totally outraged by Viv's exit! What a farce! I can't say ahe was the best character/actress ever, nor was she my favourite, but then there is so much competition that I would say that about most E/Dale characters. However, she had been in the show for years and I think it's disgraceful that they think they can get away with ust "oh, yeah, she's dead". I'm not saying Viv should have stayed on, I understand that a lot of people felt she'd gone stale but why such a final exit? Wasn't even done in a huge story that will be remembered for years - more a case of blink and you'd miss it. She could have gone to live with Scott! Or simply left for a new life elsewhere, or they could have made something positive out of her character by delivering a more meaningful story - maybe cancer or something similar. Absolutely gutted, I just can't believe they've shrugged off one of the longest serving characters.

Emmerdales Viv Windso/Hope Page 1 Friday | 14.03.03 Emmerdale's Viv Hope is concerned now Bob's ex-wife Jean is back. The gossipy postmistress is worried that the former lovers' united disapproval of their daughter's forthcoming marriage will rekindle their long-dead romance. As preparations intensify for young Dawn's nuptials to much-older Terry Woods, the ex-spouses begin to carefully plot a way to ensure their child comes to her senses. Leaving Viv paranoid that she is being deliberately left out. However, maybe Viv should be more worried about her past re-emerging. On the eve of her own wedding to barman Bob, Viv enjoyed a cheeky encounter with a limo driver which has remained a secret. But with village bad girl Steph Stokes in possession of the damning piece of information it can only be a matter of time before the truth is out. Will Bob and Viv's marriage be able to survive the scandal? EMMERDALE Weekdays ITV1 CHEATING Viv Hope wants nothing more than for her husband, Bob, to forgive and forget her fling with a limo driver. Bob, however, is not in the mood to show mercy.

Heï¿½s determined to give Viv a hard time and wreak revenge. ï¿½Bob really loves Viv,ï¿½ says Tony Audenshaw, who plays the cheated husband. ï¿½Thatï¿½s why he was so devastated when he learned sheï¿½d been unfaithful.ï¿½ Terry tries to comfort his friend by insisting Vivï¿½s limo driver lover, Matti, is a womaniser. Bob hits on an idea. He books the limo and when it arrives, he and a reluctant Terry bundle Matti into the back. Bob then demands the Lothario tells him about his session with Viv. ï¿½Matti the driver is scared he is going to get thumped by Bob again,ï¿½ says Tony. ï¿½He admits Viv said it was just a one-off because she loved her husband. The fling didnï¿½t count. ï¿½Bob decides if flings donï¿½t count then heï¿½ll have one himself, and he bursts into the pub searching for a willing partner.

But, he canï¿½t bring himself to be unfaithful to Viv.ï¿½ Viv begs Bob for a second chance but he insists their marriage is over. The next day, they receive the news that Donna, Vivï¿½s daughter, has collapsed - and her friends think sheï¿½s taken an overdose. ï¿½That puts the row in perspective,ï¿½ says Tony. ï¿½Viv sobs that Donna has tried to kill herself and, naturally, Bob comforts her. ï¿½Itï¿½s soon clear that Donna hasnï¿½t taken an overdose - it was a cry for help and attention.ï¿½ One good thing does emerge from Donnaï¿½s collapse, though. ï¿½The scare brings Bob and Viv closer,ï¿½ explains Tony.

ï¿½But when Vivï¿½s hopes rise, Bob insists that theyï¿½re not back together; theyï¿½ve got to take the future very slowly.ï¿½ Daily Record TELEVISION YOUR ESSENTIAL TV & SATELLITE GUIDE FOR THE WEEK AHEAD Mar 29 2003 Deena Payne's TV lover left her cold, but now things are hotting up, says JULIE MacCASKILL; Hope fades for Viv and Bob's marriage Julie Maccaskill EMMERDALE ITV, Monday-Friday, 7.00pm EMMERDALE'S golden couple Viv and Bob Hope may be a marriage made in soap heaven, but according to actress Deena Payne the relationship was nearly over before it began. As gossiping postmistress Viv, Deena came face-to-face with Tony Audenshaw at the auditions and it was far from love at first sight. "I wasn't keen on him, I must confess," she laughs.

"When I met Tony we didn't hit it off at first, so I was less than impressed to find out I'd have to kiss him on- screen." As it turned out, Deena's reluctance was misplaced and today Viv and Bob are regarded as Emmer- dale's answer to Coronation Street's over-the-top comic couple Jack and Vera Duckworth. "I'm not ashamed to admit I was wrong," giggles Deena. "Usually my first impressions are spot on, but I was way off the mark with Tony. He's a joy to work with." While Deena may have found happiness working alongside Tony, on-screen Viv and Bob are experiencing troubled times. Bob was devastated to find out about Viv's quick fling with a limo driver at a hen night and it looks as though the Hopes' marriage is beyond repair. "Viv's got herself in a right pickle," explains Deena. "Bob's her soulmate and she can't believe her fling, which meant so little to her at the time, is destroying a relationship which really means the world to her." This week, Viv takes drastic action and enrols in a self-help group to try and help improve her blunt manner.

"Viv decides she must take a good look at herself - she'll do anything to get Bob back," says Deena. But as Deena explains, it seems self- improvement is the least of Viv's worries as four-times-married Bob has been known to pack his bags when faced with an emotional upset. "In the past, whenever a problem presents itself Bob runs away," says Deena. "He's not the type to stick around when the going gets tough. "This time around, his hurt is so deep he simply doesn't know what to do with himself and only runs across the road across from Viv. This has to be a good sign," adds Deena. Domestic trouble and strife isn't a worry for Deena 48, who is happily married to musician Steve Grant and mother to 10- year-old William. The multi-talented actress has a musical background of her own, having started her career in theatre before being a backing singer for Alan Price. Most recently, Deena stepped through the immortal portals of Stars In Their Eyes as Dolly Parton, alongside Emmerdale co- star Tony Audenshaw's Kenny Rogers. "What wonderful fun that was," recalls Deena.

"I really did enjoy myself even though I thought my wig made me look more like Lily Savage's drag half- sister." Although the couple won the talent show, Deena is doubtful about whether a recording career lies on the horizon. "I've always oohed and aahed in the background but I don't think I'd want to be out front," she says. "Performing to a live audience is really terrifying. Besides, after winning Stars In Their Eyes, I couldn't concentrate on my lines - my head was in the clouds for days." Deena remains hopeful Viv and Bob will live happily ever after. "I'm sure there will be a rainbow at the end of all this trouble," she says. "They're made for each other." Monday | 31.03.03 Dumped wife Viv Hope seeks help and a personality overhaul. The cheating postmistress is distraught after having lost her husband Bob and wants to change her ways to win back his love. Determined to prove to her husband that she means what she says, Viv enrols in a local self-help group and the counsellors give her some useful insight into her emotional turmoil. But it seems that Bob is in no mood to be giving out second chances.

Deena Payne, who plays Viv, says, "Heather, the group leader, suggests it would help if Bob were to join his wife, but his attendance is anything but a success. "Bob thinks it's a load of tosh, and ends up belittling Viv in front of everyone, which leads them to storming out and having a screaming row. "So in the end, the course has been a waste of time." What will it take for the sparring spouses to rekindle their love? Friday | 04.04.03 Emmerdale's Viv and Bob Hope are back on speaking terms. In the aftermath of daughter Donna's tragic accident, the feuding spouses vow to get their relationship back on track for her sake. The Hopes have been estranged ever since barman Bob discovered his wife had cheated on him with limo driver Matti. He rebuffed all her attempts to make amends. But Donna's drink fuelled cry for help has woken both of them up. They realise how selfish they both have been in not thinking about how their rows have impacted on the youngster's life.

Actress Deena Payne, who plays the cheating postmistress says, "I think it's a turning point for them. Bob realises that there's more to life than dwelling on a bad situation and tries to start the healing between them." Deena confesses that no-one want to see the pair back together more than her. She says, "I'm desperate for Viv to get back with Bob, they work so well as a couple. I'd like to see them happy again. Since they got married they always seem to be fighting." Wednesday | 16.07.03 Emmerdaleï¿½s Scott Windsor admits he is Jean's father at last. As rumours of Zoe's alleged child abuse spread through the village, the guilty dad decides it's time to confront his parental responsibilities. Poor Scott has to hear the allegations against the mother of his child from his own gossiping mum Viv. But her delight in the information soon turns to horror as she understands that her precious son is embroiled in the scandal. And against her motherly instincts, she begins to question how events unfolded on the night of Jean's conception. It is common knowledge that Zoe has no idea who the father of her baby daughter is.

She was suffering from a schizophrenic episode when they had sex, and has believed for months that she may have been the victim of a rape. But Scott knows that, although Zoe was drunk, the raunchy episode took place with her consent and is horrified that even his own mother thinks he could be capable of rape. But the showdown between Scott and Viv is nothing compared to the drama unfolding at the hospital. Scott barges into see Jean and to protect her from being taken into care. The nurses contact Zoe to tell her that a man is here claiming to be her daughter's dad. How will she react when she comes face to face with the truth?

Question: In which TV drama/soap would you find the actress Deena Payne?
Answer: EMMERDALE