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The following is a list of late night, DVD and spin-off series of the
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soap opera ''
Hollyoaks ''Hollyoaks'' is a British soap opera which began airing on Channel 4 on 23 October 1995. It was created by Phil Redmond, who had previously conceived the soap opera ''Brookside (TV series), Brookside''. Since 2005, episodes have been aired on ...
''.


Video/DVD specials


''Hollyoaks: Off on One''

A
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spin-off from 1998 which sees Rob Hawthorne seek revenge against
Kurt Benson Kurt Benson is a fictional character from the Television in the United Kingdom, British television soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Jeremy Edwards. He debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 23 October 1995. He was created by Phil Red ...
. The storyline comes to a dramatic conclusion with Rob and Kurt fighting on a boat. Rob rushes at Kurt, however he moves out of the way and Rob falls into the sea, with everyone believing he is dead. Music composed and performed by Steve Wright.


''Hollyoaks: Indecent Behaviour''

A video/DVD spin-off released in 2001.
Geri Hudson Geri Hudson is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Joanna Taylor. She first appeared in 1999 before leaving in 2001 after two years in the show. Storylines Geri arrived as a fresher at Hollyoaks ...
arrives with footballer boyfriend
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. In a club, Scott Anderson begins to chat Geri up.
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 ...
steps in to stop him taking it too far, however just as Scott and his friends are about to throw Luke into the river, Scott tells his friends that he has a better idea; Scott and his friends pull Luke's trousers down to make fun of Luke's rape from the previous year. Ben Davies and Beth Morgan try to break Scott and Luke up before a fight breaks, which it does between Ben and Luke. Beth is later offered a lift by Scott, and then is raped. Music composed and performed by Steve Wright.


Late night specials


''Hollyoaks: Lost Weekend''

Four episodes broadcast in 1999 centring on the kidnapping of
Lucy Benson Lucy Benson is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Kerrie Taylor. Taylor appeared from the first episode on 23 October 1995. Taylor later quit the role with the character leaving in January 2000 ...
by Rob Hawthorne and the desperate search by
Ruth Osborne Ruth Osborne (also Benson) is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Terri Dwyer. She first appeared in January 1996 as the cousin of Natasha Andersen (Shenah Ronay), and departed in 2001. She made g ...
, Lewis Richardson and
Tony Hutchinson Tony Hutchinson is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Nick Pickard. His first appearance on-screen occurred on 23 October 1995, the inaugural episode of the programme, and is the longest-serving ...
. 4 EPISODES AT 6.30PM (unless I missed them after 9pm)


''Hollyoaks: Boys Do Barca''

Broadcast in 2000,
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,
Max Cunningham Max Cunningham is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Ben Sherrif from 1995 to 1997, and Matt Littler from 1997 to 2008. He first appeared on 6 November 1995, and Littler took over the role in Septe ...
, Ben Davies,
Tony Hutchinson Tony Hutchinson is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Nick Pickard. His first appearance on-screen occurred on 23 October 1995, the inaugural episode of the programme, and is the longest-serving ...
,
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 ...
, Sam "O.B." O'Brien, Sol Patrick and Lewis Richardson make their way to
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to celebrate
Rory Finnigan Rory "Finn" Finnigan is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by James Redmond. He first appeared in June 1998 before leaving in January 2002. He left to return to his previous life before his time in ...
's stag party before Finn marries Tony's Mother. Tony, however, has secretly enlisted the help of
Carol Groves Carol Groves is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera, ''Hollyoaks'', played by Natalie Casey. Carol first appeared in the serial on 9 January 1996. In August 2000 it was announced that Casey had quit the role and would fil ...
to convince Finn not to go ahead with the marriage.


''Hollyoaks: Breaking Boundaries''

Broadcast in March 2000, the late night special involves a 90s disco at the club where
Ruth Osborne Ruth Osborne (also Benson) is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Terri Dwyer. She first appeared in January 1996 as the cousin of Natasha Andersen (Shenah Ronay), and departed in 2001. She made g ...
discovers Lewis Richardson's gambling addiction. Ruth and Lewis eventually end up sleeping together, despite Ruth's marriage to
Kurt Benson Kurt Benson is a fictional character from the Television in the United Kingdom, British television soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Jeremy Edwards. He debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 23 October 1995. He was created by Phil Red ...
. Meanwhile, after a football match,
Mark Gibbs The following is a list of characters who first appeared in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' in 1999, by order of first appearance. Throughout the year ''Hollyoaks'' saw several new arrivals including the Morgan family. Adam Morgan Adam ...
beats up
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 ...
before raping him.


''Hollyoaks: Leap of Faith''

Broadcast on 24 October 2003, this late night special sees
Ellie Mills Ellie Mills (also Hunter) is a fictional character from the British soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Sarah Baxendale. The character made her first on-screen appearance on 22 February 2002 and made her final appearance during the episode broadca ...
try to kill herself before telling serial-killer husband
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to hand himself in to the police. Toby realises he could not live without Ellie and ends up holding her hostage on a rooftop. As Toby prepares to jump with Ellie, Dan Hunter arrives and pushes Toby off the building, killing him.


''Hollyoaks: After Hours''

A four-part late night series broadcast in 2004.
Lisa Hunter Lisa Hunter is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Gemma Atkinson. She made her first appearance during the episode broadcast on 23 April 2001. The character is noted for her storylines including ...
is whisked away to Paris with a man she meets in a hotel where she worked. Joe Spencer and his friends go on a night out that ends in disaster. Meanwhile, former character Matt Musgrove crosses over to the special.


''Hollyoaks: In Too Deep''

In a one-off special aired on 31 May 2005,
Steph Dean Steph Roach (also Dean and Cunningham) is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Carley Stenson. She debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 8 March 2000. Steph was introduced into the serial ...
is haunted by the ghost of one of
Toby Mills Toby Mills is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', who arrived on 14 November 2001 played by Henry Luxemburg until 24 October 2003. Henry Luxembourg went on to be an icon of St Anselms college where he curren ...
' victims and she nearly drowns. Meanwhile, Lee Hunter and Bombhead cause mayhem at the backstage of Steph's show. Cast:


''Hollyoaks: Crossing the Line''

The late night special broadcast in 2005 sees Andy Holt spike
Dannii Carbone Dannii Carbone is a fictional character from the British television soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Christina Baily. She made her first appearance during the episode broadcast on 12 January 2004. Development Baily landed the role of Dannii ...
's drink with
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before raping her. Andy then reveals his activities to his friend,
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, who agrees to join Andy to drug and rape girls. Meanwhile, Chris tricks Lee Hunter into sleeping with a transvestite called Aphrodite. Elsewhere, Ben Davies and
Lisa Hunter Lisa Hunter is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Gemma Atkinson. She made her first appearance during the episode broadcast on 23 April 2001. The character is noted for her storylines including ...
make friends with siblings Ally and Alex.


''Hollyoaks: No Going Back''

Following ''Crossing the Line'',
Andy Andy may refer to: People * Andy (given name), including a list of people and fictional characters * Horace Andy (born 1951), Jamaican roots reggae songwriter and singer born Horace Hinds * Katja Andy (1907–2013), German-American pianist and pi ...
drugs Sophie and
Mel Burton Mel Burton is a fictional character from the British television soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by actress Cassie Powney. She made her first appearance during the episode broadcast on 23 September 2003. Powney joined the cast along with her twin C ...
. He rapes Mel and leaves Sam to rape Sophie, but he does not. Dannii tells
Russ Owen Russ Owen is a fictional character in the Channel 4 soap opera, ''Hollyoaks'', played by Stuart Manning. He first appeared in the episode first broadcast on 22 August 2004 with the Owen family and has been involved in storylines including being d ...
that she was raped. He does not believe her so she attempts suicide. Mel, Sophie and
Louise Summers Louise Summers is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by actress Roxanne McKee. The character first appeared in February 2005 as the feisty, glamorous girlfriend of Darren Osborne ( Ashley Taylor ...
stop her and report Andy to the police. Sam and Andy, both on the top of a cliff, are caught in a fight between themselves and Russ. Sam and Andy both fall over the cliff. Russ manages to grab the pair, however has to let one go, so lets Andy fall to his death. Meanwhile,
Rhys Ashworth Rhys Ashworth is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Andrew Moss. He made his first on-screen appearance in September 2005. Rhys was killed off in the Enjoy The Ride storyline in an episode airin ...
,
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, Jessica Harris and
Olivia Johnson The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' in 2005, by order of first appearance. Louise Summers Rob Owen Robert "Rob" Owen is a fictional character from the long-running Channel 4 so ...
go on a trip to a spiritrist camp.


''Hollyoaks: Back from the Dead''

In 2006, Andy Holt returns after surviving the fall and seeks his revenge against Russ by kidnapping his sister
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. Sam and Russ come in to free Nicole but Andy attacks them with a metal pole and threatens to rape Nicole but then Mel bursts in and whacks him over the head with the metal pole and begins to laugh at him as she calls the police. Whilst tied up, Andy let's slip to Russ and Nicole about Sam's involvement in the rapes. Andy escapes, and Mel chases after him and he runs into a metal spike and he starts to bleed from his mouth, he starts to talk but Mel can't understand what he says. He then dies moments later as Mel watches on.


''Hollyoaks: King of Hearts''

A late night special called ''Hollyoaks: King of Hearts'' was announced in November 2010 and was broadcast on 15 December 2010 on Channel 4. The episode followed events in the main series which saw
Kathleen McQueen Kathleen McQueen is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Alison Burrows. She first appeared during late-night spin-off ''Hollyoaks Later'' in September 2009 as the sister of Myra McQueen (Nicole Ba ...
blackmailing her family. The episode features
Rhys Ashworth Rhys Ashworth is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Andrew Moss. He made his first on-screen appearance in September 2005. Rhys was killed off in the Enjoy The Ride storyline in an episode airin ...
and
Jacqui McQueen Jacqui McQueen (also Malota and Ashworth) is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Claire Cooper. She debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 26 September 2006 and was introduced by series ...
attempting to cheat during a game of poker with
Brendan Brady Brendan Brady is a Character (arts), fictional character from the Television in the United Kingdom, British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Emmett J. Scanlan. The character was introduced on 5 August 2010 by series producer Paul Mar ...
and Danny Houston. After their plan is discovered, Danny tells Jacqui she must sleep with him to save Rhys and wipe the debt they owe him. The episode was originally due to air on 16 December 2010. However, this was later changed.


Spin-off series


''Hollyoaks: Movin' On''

A new sixteen part series.
Tony Hutchinson Tony Hutchinson is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Nick Pickard. His first appearance on-screen occurred on 23 October 1995, the inaugural episode of the programme, and is the longest-serving ...
and
Rory Finnigan Rory "Finn" Finnigan is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by James Redmond. He first appeared in June 1998 before leaving in January 2002. He left to return to his previous life before his time in ...
open their new business venture. Meanwhile, after beating
Ruth Osborne Ruth Osborne (also Benson) is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Terri Dwyer. She first appeared in January 1996 as the cousin of Natasha Andersen (Shenah Ronay), and departed in 2001. She made g ...
up,
Lewis Lewis may refer to: Names * Lewis (given name), including a list of people with the given name * Lewis (surname), including a list of people with the surname Music * Lewis (musician), Canadian singer * "Lewis (Mistreated)", a song by Radiohead ...
, racked by guilt, commits suicide. Ruth then leaves for
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. Music composed and performed by Steve Wright http://www.stevewrightcomposer.com


''Hollyoaks: Let Loose''

A 2005 series following Ben Davies and
Lisa Hunter Lisa Hunter is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Gemma Atkinson. She made her first appearance during the episode broadcast on 23 April 2001. The character is noted for her storylines including ...
as they depart Hollyoaks for a new life. Lisa and Ben's relationship is put to the test over Lisa's jealousy, however she agrees to give their relationship another go.


''Hollyoaks: In the City''

Lisa and Ben return to
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, where Lisa is set up with a modelling agency. Ben spends the pair's entire savings on a bar but is conned. Lisa delves further up the career path and Ben has an illicit affair and is involved in dodgy dealings with Burton Phillips including arson and murder. Finally, Lisa ended up accidentally shooting Ben dead as he tried to save her from being used in a snuff film.


''Hollyoaks Later''

2008 series following
Niall Rafferty Niall Rafferty (born Matthew McQueen) is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Barry Sloane. He first appeared during an episode broadcast on 3 December 2007. Former '' Brookside'' actor Sloane was ...
as he returns for revenge on Steph Cunningham,
Craig Dean Craig Dean is a Character (arts), fictional character from the Television in the United Kingdom, British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Guy Burnet. The character was introduced as a youngest brother of established character Step ...
and
Tom Cunningham Tom Cunningham is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Ellis Hollins. With Tom being a young child for most of his tenure, his early years featured minimal storylines, including the numerous death ...
, which leads to the dramatic death of Niall. Meanwhile,
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and
Malachy Fisher Malachy Fisher is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Glen Wallace. Malachy first appeared in 2007 on a recurring basis and became a permanent character in 2008. The character has been noted for be ...
return to Ireland to attend their father's funeral as Malachy and
Mercedes McQueen Mercedes McQueen (also Owen, Fisher and Browning) is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Jennifer Metcalfe. She debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 19 June 2006 as the first character t ...
marry.
Sarah Barnes Sarah Barnes is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Loui Batley. She debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 11 October 2005. Sarah was introduced by executive producer David Hanson as par ...
,
Nancy Hayton Nancy Osborne (also Hayton and Dean) is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Jessica Fox. The character first appeared on 6 July 2005. Since the character's inception she has been involved in many ...
and
Zoe Carpenter Zoe Carpenter is a Character (arts), fictional character from the Television in the United Kingdom, British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Zoë Lister. The character first appeared on-screen on 1 September 2006, as one of three n ...
head off on a "girly" road trip as the Dirty Diegos enter 'Battle of the Bands'. A second series was commissioned and was broadcast in September 2009. It follows four main stories: Hannah,
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and
Josh Ashworth Josh Ashworth, played by Sonny Flood, is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera, ''Hollyoaks.'' His first appearance was on 3 October 2005. Josh's storylines have included attempted murder, underage sex, drugs, drinking ...
go off to a music festival, where they encounter a dangerous drug dealer,
Tony Hutchinson Tony Hutchinson is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Nick Pickard. His first appearance on-screen occurred on 23 October 1995, the inaugural episode of the programme, and is the longest-serving ...
marries Cindy Cunningham after several mishaps, the McQueens go to London for Theresa's modelling and
Sarah Barnes Sarah Barnes is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Loui Batley. She debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 11 October 2005. Sarah was introduced by executive producer David Hanson as par ...
and
Zoe Carpenter Zoe Carpenter is a Character (arts), fictional character from the Television in the United Kingdom, British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Zoë Lister. The character first appeared on-screen on 1 September 2006, as one of three n ...
are joined by Sarah's jealous girlfriend
Lydia Hart Lydia Hart is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Lydia Kelly. Lydia was created by series producer Bryan Kirkwood as one of many characters introduced that year. She made her debut in the soap on ...
on a parachute jump which leads to Sarah's death after Lydia sabotages her parachute. In April 2010, Channel 4 announced that the show would return for a third series, this time produced by Hollyoaks series producer Paul Marquess. The characters appearing included:
Mitzeee Minniver Anne "Mitzeee" Minniver is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Rachel Shenton. The character debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 23 July 2010. Mitzeee was created by series producer Paul ...
,
Carl Costello Carl Costello is a fictional character from the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Paul Opacic. The character was introduced by executive producer Paul Marquess and he debuted on screen during the episode broadcast on 19 July 2010. Carl ...
,
Riley Costello Riley Costello is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Rob Norbury. Riley was introduced on 20 July 2010 with the Costello family as part of a cast overhaul of the series. In December 2011, the seri ...
,
Seth Costello Seth Costello is a fictional character from the British television soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Miles Higson. He made his first appearance during the episode broadcast on 20 July 2010. His first major storyline was in 2011 when he was the ...
,
Malachy Fisher Malachy Fisher is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Glen Wallace. Malachy first appeared in 2007 on a recurring basis and became a permanent character in 2008. The character has been noted for be ...
, Mercedes Fisher,
Theresa McQueen Theresa McQueen is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Jorgie Porter. She made her first appearance on 24 November 2008. The character was introduced as an extension of already established McQueen f ...
and
Nancy Hayton Nancy Osborne (also Hayton and Dean) is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Jessica Fox. The character first appeared on 6 July 2005. Since the character's inception she has been involved in many ...
. Filming took place in the summer of 2010, and in October 2010, it was revealed that the third series would begin on 25 October, and would closely interweave with the main Hollyoaks series, revolving around "one fateful night". UFC Fighter Michael Bisping guest starred. It Was reported that a fourth series had been recommissioned due to the popularity of the last few series. Filming will take place in the summer of 2011. Characters rumoured to be involved in the storylines have included
Mercedes McQueen Mercedes McQueen (also Owen, Fisher and Browning) is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Jennifer Metcalfe. She debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 19 June 2006 as the first character t ...
,
Myra McQueen Myra McQueen is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Nicole Barber-Lane. She made her first screen appearance during the episode originally broadcast on 19 June 2006 and was introduced by producer ...
,
Michaela McQueen Michaela McQueen is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Hollie-Jay Bowes. Michaela was the first of the McQueen family to be seen on-screen in 2006, when she was credited as Michaela Jones. On 8 Ju ...
,
Texas Longford Texas Savage (previously Longford) is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Bianca Hendrickse-Spendlove. She debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 17 May 2010. Texas was introduced by produc ...
,
Silas Blissett Silas Blissett is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Jeff Rawle. Rawle's casting was announced in December 2010 and it was revealed that he would portray a serial killer. Rawle was approached by ...
,
Heidi Costello Heidi Costello (also Blissett) is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Kim Tiddy. She made her first on-screen appearance on 20 July 2010 and made her final appearance in the series on 1 November 201 ...
,
Riley Costello Riley Costello is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Rob Norbury. Riley was introduced on 20 July 2010 with the Costello family as part of a cast overhaul of the series. In December 2011, the seri ...
,
Lynsey Nolan Lynsey Nolan is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Karen Hassan. The character originally appeared in the first series of the ''Hollyoaks'' spin-off ''Hollyoaks Later''. In 2010, ''Hollyoaks'' s ...
and
Mitzeee Minniver Anne "Mitzeee" Minniver is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Rachel Shenton. The character debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 23 July 2010. Mitzeee was created by series producer Paul ...
. New cast members include a new addition to the McQueen family played by Amy Walsh sister of Girls aloud star Kimberly Walsh and a new unnamed hunk to be played by ex-eastenders actor Chris Coghill. By early June scenes had begun filming in Ibiza with Mercedes McQueen, Myra McQueen, Michaela McQueen,
Theresa McQueen Theresa McQueen is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Jorgie Porter. She made her first appearance on 24 November 2008. The character was introduced as an extension of already established McQueen f ...
,
Will Savage The following is a list of characters who first appeared or were due to appear in the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' during 2011, listed in order of their first appearance. In January 2011, it was announced that Gareth Philips wou ...
,
Rae Wilson Rae Wilson is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Alice Barlow. She appeared in the series from 5 October 2009 until 13 September 2011. Actress Helen Russell-Clark – who went on to play ...
and Mitzeee Minniver. Series 4 is set to be aired over the course of five nights from 5 to 10 September 2011. In the gripping final episode of the series, Rae Wilson was strangled by Silas Blissett after he heard that
Brendan Brady Brendan Brady is a Character (arts), fictional character from the Television in the United Kingdom, British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Emmett J. Scanlan. The character was introduced on 5 August 2010 by series producer Paul Mar ...
wanted to kill her. He wanted Brendan to be arrested on suspicion of murder so that he could continue with his evil plans.


''Hollyoaks Does Come Dine with Me''

2015 series based on the Channel 4 evening programme '' Come Dine with Me''. The series aired at 7:30pm on E4 during the 20th Anniversary Week.
Jimmy McKenna James Stephen McKenna (born 9 October 1942) is a Scottish actor. He is known for his roles as Jack Osborne in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' and Don Brady in ''A Touch of Frost''. Personal life McKenna lives in Sheffield, England ...
(
Jack Osborne Jack Osborne is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Jimmy McKenna. He first appeared on 18 November 1996 and is the second longest serving character in the serial. He was introduced as part of ...
), Jessica Fox ( Nancy Osborne),
Kieron Richardson Kieron Mark Richardson (born 12 January 1986) is an English actor and television presenter. He plays the role of Ste Hay in ''Hollyoaks'', having previously appeared in '' Heartbeat'' as Ricky Smith. He won the British Soap Award for Best On ...
( Ste Hay),
Kirsty Leigh Porter Kirsty-Leigh Porter (born 30 December 1988) is an English actress, known for her roles in British soap operas, including portraying Zoe Willson on '' Coronation Street'', Roz Fielding on ''Emmerdale'' and Leela Lomax on ''Hollyoaks''. Career ...
(
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), Jessica Ellis (
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) and
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(
Simone Loveday ''Hollyoaks'' is a British television soap opera that was first broadcast on 23 October 1995. The following is a list of characters that appeared in the serial in 2015, by order of first appearance. All characters were introduced by executive pr ...
) were the Hollyoaks stars that took part. The series was revived in 2020 for the 25th anniversary of ''Hollyoaks'', with
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(
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 ...
),
Ruby O'Donnell Ruby O'Donnell (born 26 October 2000) is an English actress. Since 2013, O'Donnell has portrayed the role of Peri Lomax in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks''. For her portrayal of Peri, she won the award for Best Young Actor at the 2016 Bri ...
(
Peri Lomax Peri Lomax is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks''. She is played by Ruby O'Donnell, who made her first screen appearance on 4 October 2013. Storylines Peri arrives with mother Sam (Lizzie Roper) to surprise ...
), Rishi Nair (
Sami Maalik ''Hollyoaks'' is a British television soap opera that was first broadcast on 23 October 1995. The following is a list of characters that appeared or will appear in the serial in 2017, by order of first appearance. All characters were introduced b ...
),
Jorgie Porter Jorgina Porter (born 25 December 1987) is an English actress and model. She is known for portraying the role of Theresa McQueen in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' from 2008 until 2016 and again from 2020. Early life Porter was born in Tr ...
(
Theresa McQueen Theresa McQueen is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Jorgie Porter. She made her first appearance on 24 November 2008. The character was introduced as an extension of already established McQueen f ...
) and
Jeremy Edwards Jeremy Edwards (born 17 February 1971) is an English actor, known for his roles as Kurt Benson in ''Hollyoaks'', Danny Shaughnessy in ''Holby City'' and Mike Taylor in ''Millie Inbetween'', as well as being a regular panellist and guest host on ...
(
Kurt Benson Kurt Benson is a fictional character from the Television in the United Kingdom, British television soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Jeremy Edwards. He debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 23 October 1995. He was created by Phil Red ...
) competing.


Online spin-offs


''Hollyoaks: The Morning After the Night Before''

Josh Ashworth Josh Ashworth, played by Sonny Flood, is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera, ''Hollyoaks.'' His first appearance was on 3 October 2005. Josh's storylines have included attempted murder, underage sex, drugs, drinking ...
heads off to party with
Dave Colburn David Colburn is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera, ''Hollyoaks'', played by Elliot James Langridge. He first appeared in ''Hollyoaks'' online spin-off '' Hollyoaks: The Morning After the Night Before'', which explored ...
in
Manchester Manchester () is a city in Greater Manchester, England. It had a population of 552,000 in 2021. It is bordered by the Cheshire Plain to the south, the Pennines to the north and east, and the neighbouring city of Salford to the west. The t ...
in the on-line spin-off which features the down side to
binge drinking Binge drinking, or heavy episodic drinking, is drinking alcoholic beverages with an intention of becoming intoxicated by heavy consumption of alcohol over a short period of time, but definitions ( see below) vary considerably. Binge drinking ...
.


''Hollyoaks: Freshers''

Freshers is a 2010 online drama following the lives of the fresher students before they begin at Hollyoaks Community College. Like ''The Morning After the Night Before'', several characters' social networking websites were created, this time using
Facebook Facebook is an online social media and social networking service owned by American company Meta Platforms. Founded in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg with fellow Harvard College students and roommates Eduardo Saverin, Andrew McCollum, Dustin M ...
. The series featured the return of Lee Hunter, and debut of new characters
Jamil Fadel ''Hollyoaks'' is a long-running Channel 4 soap opera in the United Kingdom. This is a list of characters who first appeared on the programme during 2010, listed in order of their first appearance. In January 2010, it was announced that Paul Marq ...
,
Leanne Holiday Leanne Holiday is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' and its Internet spin-off '' Hollyoaks: Freshers'', played by Jessica Forrest. Forrest's casting was announced in July 2010 and she began filming her scen ...
and
Doug Carter Doug Carter is a fictional character from the British soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by PJ Brennan. Brennan initially appeared as Doug in the programme's online spin-off series '' Hollyoaks: Freshers'', before his debut in the main show on 13 Se ...
. It also starred
Charlotte Lau Charlotte Lau is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Amy Yamazaki. She debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 9 June 2009 and was introduced by series producer Lucy Allan as the ex-girlfr ...
,
India Longford India Longford is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Beth Kingston. She made her first on-screen appearance on 21 September 2009 and was introduced by series producer Lucy Allan as a new student ...
,
Texas Longford Texas Savage (previously Longford) is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Bianca Hendrickse-Spendlove. She debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 17 May 2010. Texas was introduced by produc ...
and
Dave Colburn David Colburn is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera, ''Hollyoaks'', played by Elliot James Langridge. He first appeared in ''Hollyoaks'' online spin-off '' Hollyoaks: The Morning After the Night Before'', which explored ...
. A return also featured Bombhead.


''Hollyoaks: Tom's Life''

Tom's finding life tough after Nancy and Darren's break up. When his plan to get them back together goes wrong he almost gives up completely... until he discovers an amazing new skill.


''Hollyoaks: Access All Areas''


Series 1 (2015)

1.
Amanda Clapham Amanda Dawn Clapham is a British actress, known for portraying the role of Holly Cunningham on the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks''. Career Clapham joined the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' in 2013 as Holly Cunningham. Her storylines ...
(
Holly Cunningham Holly Cunningham (also Hutchinson and Roscoe) is a fictional character from the long-running Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', most recently portrayed by Amanda Clapham. Holly's first on-screen appearance aired on 22 December 1997, which was ...
)
2. James Sutton (
John Paul McQueen John Paul McQueen is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera '' Hollyoaks'', played by James Sutton. The character debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 6 September 2006; his storylines have significantly revolved aro ...
)
3. Jessica Fox ( Nancy Osborne)
4.
Jorgie Porter Jorgina Porter (born 25 December 1987) is an English actress and model. She is known for portraying the role of Theresa McQueen in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' from 2008 until 2016 and again from 2020. Early life Porter was born in Tr ...
(
Theresa McQueen Theresa McQueen is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Jorgie Porter. She made her first appearance on 24 November 2008. The character was introduced as an extension of already established McQueen f ...
)
5.
Parry Glasspool Parry Glasspool (born 5 March 1992) is a British actor. He played Harry Thompson in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' and was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 21st National Television Awards in 2016. The character was killed off in 2019 ...
(
Harry Thompson Harry William Thompson (6 February 1960 – 7 November 2005) was an English radio and television producer, comedy writer, novelist and biographer. He was the creator of the dark humour television series ''Monkey Dust'', screened between 2003 a ...
)
6.
Jazmine Franks Jazmine Franks (born 20 February 1992) is a British actress and powerlifter best known for playing Esther Bloom in ''Hollyoaks'' from 2011 to 2018. She is also notable for her role as teenager Kirsty in the 2006 miniseries ''Johnny and the Bomb ...
(
Esther Bloom Esther Bloom is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by actor Jazmine Franks. The character made her first on-screen appearance on 18 January 2011. Franks had previously auditioned for roles in the show ...
)
7. Charlie Wernham ( Robbie Roscoe)
8.
Anna Passey Anna Passey (born 28 August 1984) is an English actress, known for portraying Sienna Blake in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks''. For her role as Sienna Blake, she won the award for Villain of the Year at the 2014 British Soap Awards. Car ...
(
Sienna Blake Sienna Blake (also Bradley) is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Anna Passey. The character made her first appearance on 21 November 2012 and was introduced as the estranged twin sister of est ...
)
9. Cameron Moore (
Cameron Campbell ''Hollyoaks'' is a British television soap opera that was first broadcast on 23 October 1995. The following is a list of characters that appeared or will appear in the serial in 2014, by order of first appearance. All characters are introduced by ...
)
10.
Tamara Wall Tamara Kathleen Wall (born 23 July 1977) is an English actress, known for playing Grace Black in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks''. Before playing Grace, Wall portrayed the role of Martina Quinn in the BBC soap opera '' EastEnders''. Wall ...
(
Grace Black Grace Black is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Tamara Wall. The character made her first on-screen appearance on 8 November 2013. Wall had three auditions for the role on the show's set in Liv ...
)
11. Fabrizo Santino (
Ziggy Roscoe ''Hollyoaks'' is a British television soap opera that was first broadcast on 23 October 1995. The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the serial in 2013, by order of first appearance. All characters were introduced by the sho ...
)
12.
Nikki Sanderson Nikki Ann Sanderson (born 28 March 1984) is an English actress and former glamour model who is known for playing Candice Stowe in the television soap opera ''Coronation Street'', Dawn Bellamy in '' Heartbeat'' and Maxine Minniver in ''Hollyoaks ...
(
Maxine Minniver Maxine Minniver (also Blake, Donovan and Kinsella) is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Nikki Sanderson. The character made her first on-screen appearance on 6 November 2012. Maxine's storylines ...
)


Series 2 (2016)

1. Charlie Clapham (
Freddie Roscoe Freddie Roscoe is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera, ''Hollyoaks''. He is played by Charlie Clapham, and made his first screen appearance on 6 May 2013. Freddie's notable storylines have including learning Darren Osborne ...
)
2.
Stephanie Waring Stephanie Louise Waring (born 19 February 1978) is an English actress, known for portraying the role of Cindy Cunningham in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks''. In addition to her work on ''Hollyoaks'', she has also had roles on ''Coronation ...
( Cindy Savage)
3.
Sophie Austin Sophie Austin (born 5 January 1984) is an English actress who started her career out in theatre once she left drama school but later moved to screen. She is best known for portraying Lindsey Butterfield in the British soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', a ...
( Lindsey Roscoe)
4.
Kieron Richardson Kieron Mark Richardson (born 12 January 1986) is an English actor and television presenter. He plays the role of Ste Hay in ''Hollyoaks'', having previously appeared in '' Heartbeat'' as Ricky Smith. He won the British Soap Award for Best On ...
( Ste Hay)
5.
Jacqueline Boatswain Jacqueline Boatswain (sometimes credited as Jacqui Boatswain) is an English actress. Career She is best known for playing headmistress Mrs Bassinger in the long-running BBC school drama, ''Grange Hill'', from 2003–2006. The character's fi ...
&
Karl Collins Karl Collins is an English actor. He is known for his television roles as Danny Glaze in ''The Bill'', Louis Loveday in ''Hollyoaks'', and Shaun Temple in '' Doctor Who''. Early life and career Collins was born in Nottingham, and grew up on the ...
( Simone &
Louis Loveday '' Hollyoaks'' is a British television soap opera that was first broadcast on 23 October 1995. The following is a list of characters that appeared in the serial in 2015, by order of first appearance. All characters were introduced by executive p ...
)
6.
Daisy Wood-Davis Daisy Wood-Davis (born Jessica Daisy Davis; 22 October 1990) is a British singer and actress. She has appeared in several stage productions, including ''Dreamboats and Petticoats'' as Laura and ''The Rocky Horror Show'' as Janet Weiss. From 2014 ...
(
Kim Butterfield Kim Butterfield is a fictional character from the British soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Daisy Wood-Davis. The character made her first appearance during the episode broadcast on 7 October 2014. The character and Wood-Davis' casting were a ...
)
7.
Jamie Lomas James Lomas (born 21 April 1975) is an English actor, known for his soap opera roles as Warren Fox in ''Hollyoaks'' and Jake Stone in ''EastEnders''. Life and career Lomas was born in Manchester. Before joining ''Hollyoaks'' in 2006, he had m ...
(
Warren Fox Warren "Foxy" Fox (also known as Mike Jones) is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', portrayed by Jamie Lomas. The character and casting were announced on 12 May 2006, and Warren made his first appearanc ...
)
8.
Gregory Finnegan Gregory Finnegan is a British actor. He best known for his roles as Dr Alex Arnott in ''EastEnders'' and as James Nightingale in ''Hollyoaks''. Career Finnegan studied at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. His first television acting ...
( James Nightingale)
9. Richard Linnell & Kassuis Nelson ( Alfie Nightingale &
Jade Albright ''Hollyoaks'' is a British television soap opera that was first broadcast on 23 October 1995. The following is a list of characters that appeared in the serial in 2015, by order of first appearance. All characters were introduced by executive pr ...
)
10.
Duncan James Duncan James (born Duncan Inglis, 7 April 1978) is an English singer and actor. He became widely known in 2001 as a member of the boy band Blue (English group), Blue and later for playing Ryan Knight (Hollyoaks), Ryan Knight in the British soap ...
( Ryan Knight)


Series 3 (2017)

1. Kirsty-Leigh Porter (
Leela Lomax ''Hollyoaks'' is a British television soap opera that was first broadcast on 23 October 1995. The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the serial in 2013, by order of first appearance. All characters were introduced by the sho ...
)
2. Duyane Boachie ( Zack Loveday)
3. Amy Conachan (
Courtney Campbell Courtney Warren Campbell (April 29, 1895 – December 22, 1971) was an American lawyer, World War I veteran, and politician who served one term as a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, from 1953 to 1955. He repres ...
)


''Hollyoaks: IRL''

''Hollyoaks IRL'' is a five-part documentary series that premiered in 2021. The series explores individual's experiences of depression and suicide, county lines child exploitation, disability, eating disorders and conversion therapy, all of which had been featured in high-profile ''Hollyoaks'' storylines.
John Junior John Junior, known as The Duckman is a British mental health activist and script consultant. He is known for co-creating, inspiring and featuring in multi-award winning and British Academy of Film and Television Arts, BAFTA nominated documenta ...
, who shared his suicide story on BBC Radio 5, inspired the series, which features him and his story. ''Hollyoaks: IRL'' was nominated for a BAFTA TV Award Short-form programme award in 2022. On 26th November 2022, the series won best digital creativity at the
Royal Television Society The Royal Television Society (RTS) is a British-based educational charity for the discussion, and analysis of television in all its forms, past, present, and future. It is the oldest television society in the world. It currently has fourteen r ...
(North West) awards. Cast: *
Ashley Taylor Dawson Philip Ashley Taylor Dawson (born 11 January 1982), known as Ashley Taylor Dawson, is an English actor and singer. He is known for portraying the role of Darren Osborne in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', as well as being a member of th ...
and
John Junior John Junior, known as The Duckman is a British mental health activist and script consultant. He is known for co-creating, inspiring and featuring in multi-award winning and British Academy of Film and Television Arts, BAFTA nominated documenta ...
(Episode 1 - "Hollyoaks saved my life") *
Ross Adams Ross Adams is an English actor. He plays the role of Scott Drinkwell in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' and previously played the role of Jeff Bowyer in the BBC Three sitcom '' The Gemma Factor''. Life and career Adams moved to Manchest ...
and Justin Beck (Episode 2 - "I survived conversion therapy") * Billy Price and Josh Connolly (Episode 3 - "Trapped as a teenage drug dealer") *
Rhiannon Clements Rhiannon Grace Clements (born 1 December 1994) is an English actress. Whilst studying at the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts, Clements began starring in various theatre productions, and went on to be awarded Best Stage Actor at the Spotlight ...
and Monique Jarett (Episode 4 - "Do you see a model or a disability?") *
Nadine Mulkerrin Nadine Rose Mulkerrin (born 23 June 1993) is an English actress, known for portraying the role of Cleo McQueen in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' from 2015 until 2022. For her portrayal of Cleo, she has been nominated for Best Female Dra ...
and Ben Robinson (Episode 5 - "Surviving Anorexia")


Media content


''Hollyoaks Highs: The Wicked Bits''

Highlights show made in 1999 to mark ''Hollyoaks'' going three times a week.


''Hollyoaks: Search for a Star''

A short series on Channel 4 where ''Hollyoaks'' held open auditions to cast a new character and showed the audition process.


''Hollyoaks: Access All Areas''

This 2000 documentary which features ''Hollyoaks'' cast discussing various sexual matters.


''Hollyoaks on the Pull''

2000 & 2004


''Hollyoaks: Extreme Challenges''


''Hollyoaks Backstage''

A weekly on-line documentary featuring various members of the ''Hollyoaks'' cast showing viewers behind the scenes of the show. Each 3 minute episode is shown broadcast weekly on the E4 website.


''Hollyoaks: Summer's Got a Secret''


''The Hollyoaks Music Show''

''The Hollyoaks Music Show'' is a music television programme broadcast as part of T4 on
Channel 4 Channel 4 is a British free-to-air public broadcast television network operated by the state-owned enterprise, state-owned Channel Four Television Corporation. It began its transmission on 2 November 1982 and was established to provide a four ...
. The show began broadcasting on 17 October 2009, following a pilot episode in 2008, and features various recording artists performing and participating in the show. It is sponsored by British retailer
Matalan Matalan is a British fashion and homeware retailer based in Knowsley, Merseyside. It was established by John Hargreaves in 1985, and is still owned by the Hargreaves family. , the company employed over 13,000, and had 230 stores in the United K ...
and hosted by
Rick Edwards Richard Philip "Rick" Edwards (born 20 May 1979) is an English television presenter, journalist, and author. Edwards presented T4 for four years, and has also presented '' Tool Academy'', ''Freshly Squeezed'', ''E4 Music'', and much of Channe ...
. The series first began in 2008, when it was named ''Hollyoaks Music Special'', a one-off programme hosted by
Rick Edwards Richard Philip "Rick" Edwards (born 20 May 1979) is an English television presenter, journalist, and author. Edwards presented T4 for four years, and has also presented '' Tool Academy'', ''Freshly Squeezed'', ''E4 Music'', and much of Channe ...
and former ''Hollyoaks'' actor
Matt Littler Matt Littler (born 19 March 1982) is a British actor and director born in Bury, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom. He is most famous for playing the role Max Cunningham from 1997 to 2008 in the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks''. Car ...
. Following its success, Channel 4 commissioned two series and retailer
Matalan Matalan is a British fashion and homeware retailer based in Knowsley, Merseyside. It was established by John Hargreaves in 1985, and is still owned by the Hargreaves family. , the company employed over 13,000, and had 230 stores in the United K ...
became the show's official sponsor, in order to reach the target audience of 16- to 34-year-olds. Repeats of the series have been shown on
4Music 4Music is a British music television channel owned and operated by Channel Four Television Corporation. The original incarnation was launched on 15 August 2008, and until 29 June 2022, showed a mix of music and entertainment programming. It ...
since 2010. In 2009 the first series aired, retitled ''The Hollyoaks Music Show''. When the new series was broadcast, it was shown as part of T4 weekly on Channel 4, again presented by Rick Edwards. It is filmed within the ''Hollyoaks'' studios in
Childwall Childwall () is a suburb and ward of Liverpool, England, located to the southeast of the city. It is bordered by Belle Vale, Bowring Park, Broadgreen, Gateacre, Mossley Hill, and Wavertree. In 2019, the population was 13,640. Overview The earli ...
,
Liverpool Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough in Merseyside, England. With a population of in 2019, it is the 10th largest English district by population and its metropolitan area is the fifth largest in the United Kingdom, with a popul ...
. The show features signed and unsigned acts performing in and around the ''Hollyoaks'' set. A Christmas special was announced in November 2010, due to air in December. Acts which have appeared include
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,
Mr Hudson Benjamin Hudson McIldowie (born 26 June 1979), better known by his stage name Mr Hudson, is an English musician from Birmingham, England. First rising to prominence in 2006 with Mr Hudson and the Library, Hudson later embarked on a solo career ...
,
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,
Tinchy Stryder Kwasi Esono Danquah III ( ; born 14 September 1986), known by the stage name Tinchy Stryder, is a Ghanaian British, Ghanaian-British rapper, singer, songwriter, entrepreneur and investor. Stryder has released three solo (music), solo studio al ...
,
N-Dubz N-Dubz are an English hip hop trio from Camden Town, London, consisting of cousins Dappy and Tulisa, and Fazer. After winning a MOBO Award for Best Newcomer in 2007, N-Dubz briefly signed to Polydor Records before joining All Around the Wor ...
and
Calvin Harris Adam Richard Wiles (born 17 January 1984), known professionally as Calvin Harris, is a Scottish DJ, record producer, singer, and songwriter who has released six studio albums. His debut studio album, ''I Created Disco'', was released in June ...
,
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,
Jason Derulo Jason Joel Desrouleaux (born September 21, 1989), known professionally as Jason Derulo (; formerly stylized as Derülo), is an American singer and songwriter.
,
Diana Vickers Diana Vickers (born 30 July 1991) is an English singer, songwriter, actress and fashion designer, who initially came to public attention as a semi-finalist on ''The X Factor'' in 2008. Vickers signed a record deal with RCA Records and, after to ...
,
Olly Murs Oliver Stanley Murs (born 14 May 1984) is an English singer, songwriter, and television presenter. He was runner-up on the sixth series of ''The X Factor'' in 2009 and was subsequently signed to RCA Records and Sony Music in the United Kingdom, ...
,
The Wanted The Wanted are a British-Irish boy band consisting of group members Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, Jay McGuiness and Nathan Sykes and, until his death in 2022, Tom Parker (singer), Tom Parker. The group was formed in 2009 and signed a worldw ...
and
You Me at Six You Me at Six are an English rock band from Weybridge, Surrey. The band consists of lead singer Josh Franceschi, guitarists Max Helyer and Chris Miller, bassist Matt Barnes and drummer Daniel Flint. Formed in 2004, the name for the group origin ...
as well as some unsigned acts including Vienna Ditto, Minnie Londoner and The Palpitations. The show regularly features members of the ''Hollyoaks'' cast as part of the audience. Along with the performances, ''The Hollyoaks Music Show'' also features fashion awards in each episode from episode 11 onwards. The award is presented to an act from the same episode for their clothing style. Acts who won the award include Olly Murs,
Rihanna Robyn Rihanna Fenty ( ; born February 20, 1988) is a Barbadian singer, actress, and businesswoman. Born in Saint Michael and raised in Bridgetown, Barbados, Rihanna auditioned for American record producer Evan Rogers who invited her to the ...
,
Selena Gomez Selena Marie Gomez ( ; born July 22, 1992) is an American singer, actress and producer. Gomez began her acting career on the children's television series ''Barney & Friends'' (2002–2004). As a teenager, she rose to prominence for starring a ...
,
McFly McFly are an English pop rock band formed in London in 2003. The band took their name from the '' Back to the Future'' character Marty McFly. The band consists of Tom Fletcher (lead vocals, guitar, and piano), Danny Jones (lead vocals, har ...
and
JLS JLS (an initialism of Jack the Lad Swing) are an English boyband, which consists of members Aston Merrygold, Oritsé Williams, Marvin Humes, and JB Gill, originally formed by Williams. They initially signed to Tracklacers production company ...
. A competition was run online throughout the series, with the winner given the chance to appear performing in an episode of ''Hollyoaks''. The winner was Shide Boss.


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''Hollyoaks: The Good, the Bad and the Gorgeous''

A drama-documentary shown on E4 on 2 October 2009, looking back at the past 14 years, showing classic clips from the series. Ste Hay and
Cheryl Brady Cheryl Brady is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Bronagh Waugh. The character first appeared on-screen on 25 November 2008, during the first series of the ''Hollyoaks'' spin-off ''Hollyoaks L ...
go to a cinema where old clips from ''Hollyoaks'' are being shown by a familiar face. It was presented by Bernard Latham who played
Gordon Cunningham Gordon Cunningham (commonly referred to as Mr. C) is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Bernard Latham. He first appeared in March 1996, and departed on 16 February 2004 when he died of a heart a ...
. For the episode, special sequences were filmed between old clips of the show. They parodied such films as
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's '' The Shining'' and
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's '' Grease''.


''Hollyoaks Best Bits 2011''

A sequel to the 2009 one-off compilation special. First shown on 23 December 2011, Will Best looks back at some of the biggest and best moments from Hollyoaks 2011. The show also includes some interviews from its main cast such as:
Scarlett Bowman Scarlett Bowman (born 10 December 1985) is an English artist and actress best known for her role as Maddie Morrison in the British TV soap opera ''Hollyoaks''. Early life Bowman was born in Windsor, Berkshire on 10 December 1985. As a young te ...
,
Dylan Llewellyn Dylan John Llewellyn (born 10 September 1992) is an English actor, known for portraying Martin "Jono" Johnson in ''Hollyoaks'', James Maguire in the Channel 4 sitcom ''Derry Girls'' and Jack in ''Big Boys''. Early life Llewellyn was born in ...
,
Tosin Cole Tosin Cole (born 23 July 1992) is an American-born British actor. He is known for various roles in British television series and films. He began his on-screen career starring in '' The Cut'' and '' EastEnders: E20'', later securing a regular ro ...
,
Karen Hassan Karen Hassan (born 31 July 1981) is a Northern Irish actress, born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. From 2010 until 2013 she played Lynsey Nolan in the main series of ''Hollyoaks''. Her other work includes the series ''Hollyoaks Later'', '' The Fa ...
amongst many others. Unlike the recent show, this one had exclusive sketches from Alex Carter and
Lee Otway Lee Otway (born 4 January 1982) is an English actor best known for his role as David "Bombhead" Burke in the British television drama Hollyoaks, for which he was nominated for a British Soap Award. Otway also played 'Ben West' in the BBC dram ...
, plus a cheeky look of highlights for 2012.


''Hollyoaks: A Little Film About Love''

A special E4 only episode which aired on 11 November 2011 following characters Jason Costello and
Bart McQueen Bart McQueen is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Jonny Clarke. He first appeared onscreen at his stepmother's funeral in August 2010, introduced by producer Paul Marquess as a member of the McQ ...
travelling to London to stop Sinead O'Connor from leaving with boyfriend
Gaz Bennett Gaz Bennett is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Joel Goonan. He debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 25 November 2008. Goonan took a break from filming during 2010, and returned on-sc ...
, during the journey Jason records on a camera as documentary, it also features pre-recorded clips of Jason interviewing characters such as
Maddie Morrison Maddison "Maddie" Morrison is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Scarlett Bowman. Maddie is an old friend of Bart McQueen (Jonny Clarke). Bowman's casting was announced in June 2011. Maddie was in ...
,
Myra McQueen Myra McQueen is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Nicole Barber-Lane. She made her first screen appearance during the episode originally broadcast on 19 June 2006 and was introduced by producer ...
and Neil Cooper . It also features Jono,
Ruby Button Ruby Button is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Anna Shaffer. Shaffer's casting was announced in December 2010 and it was revealed that Ruby would be introduced as the sister of Duncan Button ( ...
and
Duncan Button Duncan Button is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Dean Aspen. He debuted on-screen in the episode airing on 2 November 2009. Duncan was originally credited as Duncan Smith until he was credited ...
.


''Hollyoaks: Chasing Rainbows''

A Special E4 only episode which aired on 7 June 2012, that follows
Dennis Savage The following is a list of characters who first appeared or were due to appear in the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' during 2011, listed in order of their first appearance. In January 2011, it was announced that Gareth Philips wou ...
on his journey with students
Leanne Holiday Leanne Holiday is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' and its Internet spin-off '' Hollyoaks: Freshers'', played by Jessica Forrest. Forrest's casting was announced in July 2010 and she began filming her scen ...
, Barney Harper-McBride and
Scott Sabeka The following is a list of characters who first appeared or were due to appear in the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' during 2011, listed in order of their first appearance. In January 2011, it was announced that Gareth Philips woul ...
who travel to Liverpool to seek out musician
Maverick Sabre Michael Stafford (born 12 July 1990), better known as Maverick Sabre, is an Irish singer, songwriter, and rapper. Early life Sabre was born in Hackney, London. At age four, he moved with his family to New Ross, County Wexford, where he grew u ...
to headline the Savage's Forest Party back in the village, Dennis struggles to prove throughout that he knows Maverick and will be able to find him in time for the party.


''Hollyoaks: The Story of...''

* Mercedes
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,
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s and a LOT of bodycon...join ''Hollyoaks'' actress
Jennifer Metcalfe Jennifer Joanne Metcalfe (born 4 September 1983) is an English actress. She is best known for her roles of Jade Nicholls in Emmerdale and Mercedes McQueen in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', which she has appeared in since 2006. Her port ...
as she looks back at the life of Mercedes McQueen. Features backstage secrets and clips from the show. *
Darren Darren is a masculine given name of uncertain etymological origins. Some theories state that it originated from an Anglicisation of the Irish first name Darragh or Dáire, meaning "Oak Tree". According to other sources, it is thought to come from ...
's ''Biggest Dating Disasters'' – ''Hollyoaks'' star
Ashley Taylor Dawson Philip Ashley Taylor Dawson (born 11 January 1982), known as Ashley Taylor Dawson, is an English actor and singer. He is known for portraying the role of Darren Osborne in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', as well as being a member of th ...
takes us through Darren's biggest dating disasters. * Sinead's ''Most Life-Changing Moments'' – Revenge, tragedy, bombs... Steph Davis takes us through some of Sinead's biggest moments! * Ste's ''Greatest Shockers'' – ''Hollyoaks'' actor
Kieron Richardson Kieron Mark Richardson (born 12 January 1986) is an English actor and television presenter. He plays the role of Ste Hay in ''Hollyoaks'', having previously appeared in '' Heartbeat'' as Ricky Smith. He won the British Soap Award for Best On ...
relives his character's most shocking moments. *
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's ''20 Years in Hollyoaks'' – For ''Hollyoaks'' 20th anniversary, actor
Nick Pickard Nicholas Pickard (born 27 May 1975) is an English actor. He is known for his portrayal of Tony Hutchinson in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', a role he has held since its first episode in 1995; he remains the longest-serving cast member. ...
relives Tony's memorable storylines. *
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's ''Most WTH?! Moments'' – A faked pregnancy, fancying her twin brother... relive Sienna's *slightly* unusual stories.


''Hollyoaks Favourites''

An E4 series hosted by cast members of ''Hollyoaks''. Due to the
COVID-19 pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic, also known as the coronavirus pandemic, is an ongoing global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The novel virus was first identif ...
, production on ''Hollyoaks'' was suspended until further notice, and episodes were cut down to two per week, rather than the usual five, to preserve content. '' Hollyoaks Favourites'' was broadcast on the three other nights instead of new episodes. The series shows cast members showcasing notable past episodes of ''Hollyoaks''.


''Hollyoaks@25''

''Hollyoaks@25'' is a series that began airing in July 2020. Airing as a five-week special, the series explores moments from the first 25 years of ''Hollyoaks''.


References


External links


The official ''Hollyoaks'' website

The official ''Hollyoaks: The Morning After the Night Before'' website


* ttp://www.e4.com/hollyoaks/later/2009/ The official ''Hollyoaks Later'' website
The official ''Hollyoaks Music Show'' website


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Hollyoaks ''Hollyoaks'' is a British soap opera which began airing on Channel 4 on 23 October 1995. It was created by Phil Redmond, who had previously conceived the soap opera ''Brookside (TV series), Brookside''. Since 2005, episodes have been aired on ...
Hollyoaks spin-offs