Share your origin story

Tell us how you got into soaps! Was it your gran who always had Emmerdale on? Did you stumble across a cliffhanger that kept you coming back? Maybe a friend introduced you during lockdown? However it happened, we want to hear what pulled you in and made you a fan for life.

Take a trip down memory lane

What's the first soap moment you remember? Maybe you were hiding behind the sofa during Richard Hillman’s rampage, or crying your eyes out when Madge said goodbye in Neighbours. Or maybe you just remember tea on a tray and the theme tune playing in the background. Share your earliest memories, family viewing traditions, or any sweet nostalgia linked to your soap beginnings.

Show and tell: your collection

Dust off your DVDs, dig out your autograph book, or snap a pic of that well-worn Brookside mug you can’t part with. Whether it’s classic merch, magazines, fan art, or even a soap-themed mug — we want to see it all! Big or small, your collection is part of your fandom identity.

Don’t forget to tag your posts with #SoapStarterMonday and #SoapWeek so we can find and share them! Let’s get International Soap Week off to a strong start by celebrating the fans who make it all matter.