Having finally been granted a day release from work, I decided to spend my free time as best I could – lying in bed, watching Sunset Beach. As someone who only came in as the whole Terror Island plot was kicking off, I was a mite confused by all this business with Elaine finding her dead kid’s coffin exhumed and the realisation that Del in Hell was behind faking Cole’s death. But one thing was confirmed, and that was sheer aceness of some of the cast – basically, those actors who knew the plots were barmy, and that the dialogue was filled with pointless exposition, but decided to ham it up and really enjoy themselves anyway. Obviously, soapy stalwarts Kathleen Noone and Leslie-Anne Downe stand out, but some of the younger cast also get it. Sarah Buxton as wicked vixen Annie is knowingly hilarious, while Clive Robinson – aka Ben/Derek – also plays along, laughing with the audience, not at us for enjoying this tosh. And as soon as the Terror Island madness kicks off, I’ll be videoing every moment til Ben’s final battle with evil twin Derek, and Gregory’s cruel torturing as wives Olivia and Annie – even from beyond the grave in the guise of Uncle Tobias. Never has a false nose been put to better use…