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Jo Hallows is a
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television producer and director, best known for her work on
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. Hallows was also Head of Drama Production at Mersey TV.


Career

Hallows worked as Head of Drama Production at Mersey TV. Hallows was also producer of
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in 2003.


Hollyoaks

Hallows began work on Hollyoaks in 1995 and joined the show from its ninth episode. Hallows served as the show's series producer until 2005, when she served as an executive producer, alongside programme creator
Phil Redmond Sir Philip Redmond (born 10 June 1949) is an English television producer and screenwriter from Huyton, England. He is known for creating the television series ''Grange Hill'', '' Brookside'' and ''Hollyoaks''. Early life Redmond took the 11- ...
. Hallows was responsible for Hollyoaks: Breaking Boundaries, which saw the rape of long-term character
Luke Morgan Luke Morgan is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Gary Lucy. He was introduced by the show's creator Phil Redmond as part of the Morgan family, and made his first appearance on 29 March 1999. The ...
, which was the first time male rape was tackled in a soap. Hallows worked closely with advisers from rape-related support groups to help her make the storyline realistic. Hallows was responsible for killing off Lewis Richardson in her time on the show, which occurred in Hollyoaks: Movin' On. Hallows also worked on Hollyoaks: After Hours. Hallows was responsible for the increase in late-night specials, which proved popular with viewers, so she decided to respond to requests for more. Hallows also worked on Hollyoaks: On the Pull and Hollyoaks: Let Loose. David Hanson later joined the show as series producer in late 2005, and both Hallows and Redmond departed a few episodes afterwards. While on the show, Hollyoaks received a nomination for
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, which Hallows felt was rewarding.


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