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Hollyoaks
''Hollyoaks'' is a British soap opera which originally 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''. From 2005 to 2023, episodes have aired on sister channel E4 (TV channel), E4 a day prior to their broadcast on Channel 4. In 2023, ''Hollyoaks'' was removed from Channel 4's early evening schedule, but remains on E4 and Channel 4 (VoD service), Channel 4's on demand service with episodes now uploaded to YouTube. At its inception, the soap was targeted towards an adolescent and young adult audience but it has since broadened its appeal to all age groups. ''Hollyoaks'' has covered various taboo subjects rarely seen on British television, for which it has received List of awards and nominations received by Hollyoaks, numerous awards. It has won the award for Best British Soap twice, in 2014 and 2019; its first win broke the 15-year tie between rival soap operas ''EastEnde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Hollyoaks Characters
''Hollyoaks'' is a British television soap opera first broadcast on Channel 4 on 23 October 1995. The following is a list of characters who currently appear in the programme, listed in order of first appearance. In the case that more than one actor has portrayed a character, the current actor portraying the character is listed last. Present characters Regular characters Recurring and guest characters Cast changes Returning characters Former characters 2020s Last appeared in 2025 Last appeared in 2024 Last appeared in 2023 Last appeared in 2022 Last appeared in 2021 Last appeared in 2020 2010s Last appeared in 2019 Last appeared in 2018 Last appeared in 2017 Last appeared in 2016 Last appeared in 2015 Last appeared in 2014 Last appeared in 2013 Last appeared in 2012 Last appeared in 2011 Last appeared in 2010 2000s Last appeared in 2009 Last appeared in 2008 Last appeared in 2007 Last appeare ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Awards And Nominations Received By Hollyoaks
''Hollyoaks'' is a British television soap opera that has aired on Channel 4 since 23 October 1995. The soap has earned various awards and nominations over the years for its storylines, performances from the ensemble cast and production team. ''All About Soap'' Awards The ''All About Soap'' Awards (formerly The ''All About Soap'' Bubble Awards) were presented by ''All About Soap'' magazine and voted for by the public. They started in 2002. British Academy Scotland Awards British Academy Television Awards The British Academy Television Awards were launched in 1954 and are presented during an annual award show hosted by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. British Soap Awards The British Soap Awards is an annual awards ceremony which honours the best of British soap operas. The first event took place in 1999. Creative Diversity Network Soap Award Digital Spy Soap Awards The Digital Spy Soap Awards are hosted by the entertainment website Digital Spy. The firs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hollyoaks Later
''Hollyoaks Later'' (originally ''Late Night Hollyoaks'') is a British television spin-off of the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks''. The series allows for more sexual content, edgier storylines and stronger language than ''Hollyoaks''. The show was on hiatus from 2014 to 2020, where it returned on 6 January 2020 for a one-off episode focusing on the conclusion of Breda McQueen's (Moya Brady) serial killer storyline. Concept ''Hollyoaks Later'' was devised after ''Hollyoaks'' had improved ratings. Tony Wood, creative director of Lime Pictures the production company of ''Hollyoaks'', explained that it was decided that ''Hollyoaks'' would be expanded on because of its increased audience. Camilla Campbell, the commissioning editor for drama at Channel 4, said that ''Hollyoaks'' had grown up in "eyes of the viewers" and had begun being taken seriously by the television industry and critics. This meant that a late night slot for ''Hollyoaks'' allows for writers and producers to take ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 character in the soap. The character was created by Phil Redmond, as one of several main characters for the show. For his portrayal of Tony, Pickard won the British Soap Award for Outstanding Achievement at the 2017 British Soap Awards. Tony has been part of various storylines, including marriages to Mandy Richardson ( Sarah Jayne Dunn), her stepsister Cindy Cunningham (Stephanie Waring) and Diane O'Connor ( Alex Fletcher), an affair with married woman Helen Cunningham (Kathryn George), the death of his daughter Grace to sudden infant death syndrome, the discovery of his long-lost son Harry Thompson (Parry Glasspool), sleeping with underage Theresa McQueen ( Jorgie Porter), his battle with testicular cancer, impregnating Diane, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 Redmond as one of the serial's original characters. Despite the character's supposed death in 1999, Kurt returned in 2020 as part of the celebrations for the 25th anniversary, with the explanation being that he faked his death. Development Characterisation Luke is part of the show's Benson family which includes Kurt and his younger siblings Lucy Benson (Kerrie Taylor) and Ollie Benson (Paul Leyshon). Kurt is described as having "two passions in his life – his motorbike and his music". Kurt is "intent on achieving just two things – becoming a rockstar and getting his hands on the desirable Natasha!" Kurt is described as being "despaired at [Tony's] submissive nature" while his brother Ollie is described as the "constant bane of his life". ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Best British Soap
The British Soap Award for Best British Soap is an award presented annually by the British Soap Awards. The award is voted for by the public. ''EastEnders ''EastEnders'' is a British television soap opera created by Julia Smith (producer), Julia Smith and Tony Holland which has been broadcast on BBC One since February 1985. Set in the fictional borough of Walford in the East End of London, the ...'' is the most awarded soap in the category, with thirteen wins. The award is currently held by ''EastEnders''. Winners and nominees Wins and nominations by soap References {{The British Soap Awards Soap opera awards The British Soap Awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emma Smithwick
Emma Smithwick is an Irish television producer. Smithwick worked at the BBC for six years where she was involved with several shows for the teen brand BBC Switch and moved on to write for its in-house teen soap The Cut. For the final year of BBC Switch, Smithwick was a commissioning editor. In 2011 Smithwick moved to Hollyoaks to take on the role as Series Editor and later replaced Gareth Philips as the series producer of the soap opera ''Hollyoaks''. Career Smithwick started her career as the assistant to the Producer on The Honeymooners feature film for Paramount Pictures. Smithwick then moved to the BBC in 2005 where she worked in Entertainment Events and worked on Saturday night entertainment shows including Strictly Come Dancing and How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria. Smithwick then moved on to set up BBC Switch with Geoffrey Goodwin and Andy Parfitt. She continued to work at BBC Switch as a creative producer across drama and comedy. While at the BBC, she worked on the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nick Pickard
Nick Pickard 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 and, in 2017, won the British Soap Award for Outstanding Achievement. Early life As a child he attended the Corona Theatre School in Hammersmith, followed by Sylvia Young Theatre School. Career In his acting debut, Pickard played Mio, the lead role in '' Mio in the Land of Faraway'' (1987), starring alongside a young Christian Bale, where he was credited as Nicholas Pickard. In 1993, Pickard played a minor role in ''EastEnders'', appearing as a young homeless boy. In addition, Pickard has appeared in other television programmes, including '' Us Girls'' and ''If You Were Me''. He appeared in music videos for " Over My Shoulder" (for Mike + The Mechanics) and " Almost Unreal" (for Roxette). He landed the role of Tony Hutchinson in ''Hollyoaks'' in 1995 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bryan Kirkwood
Bryan Kirkwood (born November 1975) is a British television producer. He was the producer of the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' from 2006 until 2009 and was the executive producer of the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'' from 2010 until 2012. He returned as the executive producer of ''Hollyoaks'' in late 2012, before leaving again in March 2021. His final episodes aired in June of that year. In 2022, he returned to ''EastEnders'' as a writer. Career Kirkwood's first major role came as a storyline for ITV's ''Coronation Street''. He later took control as the producer for Channel 4's ''Hollyoaks'' between 2006 and 2009, a period in which the show explored a number of well-loved and critically acclaimed storylines (such as that of the relationship between John Paul McQueen and Craig Dean and the Dog at the Pond explosion that killed five characters). After leaving the main ''Hollyoaks'' team, he produced the second series of the late-night spin-off ''Hollyoaks Later'', shown in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lucy Allan (producer)
Lucy Jane Allan (born 30 September 1978) is an English television producer, best known for her work on the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks''. Allan's other credited work includes a script editor for '' Dream Team'' and assistant to the director in '' Chica de Río''. ''Hollyoaks'' In 2008, Allan began working with Bryan Kirkwood as the deputy producer for ''Hollyoaks''. She was the assistant producer and producer for ''Hollyoaks spin-offs '' Hollyoaks: No Going Back'' and the first series of ''Hollyoaks Later''. Allan took over from Kirkwood as the executive producer of ''Hollyoaks'' in January 2009. Her first credited appearance as producer was on 1 June 2009. Allan was responsible for introducing characters including Loretta Jones, Cheryl Brady, Charlotte Lau and Dave Colburn and brought back characters including Jake Dean. It was announced in January 2010 that Allan had decided to step down from her position and would be replaced by Paul Marquess. In November 2020, it wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jo Hallows
Jo Hallows is a British people, British television producer and director, best known for her work on the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' and the BBC drama television series, series Grange Hill. Hallows was also Head of Drama Production at Lime Pictures, Mersey TV. Career Hallows worked as Head of Drama Production at Lime Pictures, Mersey TV. Hallows was also producer of Grange Hill 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. Hallows was responsible for Hollyoaks: Breaking Boundaries, which saw the rape of long-term character Luke Morgan, 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 (Hollyoaks), Lewis Ri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lime Pictures
Lime Pictures, formerly known as Mersey Television, is a British television production company, founded by producer and writer Phil Redmond in the early 1980s. It produces drama and entertainment shows for the international market, including ''Hollyoaks'', '' The Only Way Is Essex'', '' Geordie Shore'' and '' Free Rein''. Mersey Television productions Mersey Television's first major production was the soap opera '' Brookside'' for Channel 4, which ran from the channel's foundation in 1982 until 2003, when it was taken off air due to declining ratings. A three-part spin-off ('soap bubble') of ''Brookside'' was produced in November 1987, titled '' Damon and Debbie''. In 1995, the company began producing a second soap opera for Channel 4, ''Hollyoaks'', which still runs. Both ''Brookside'' and ''Hollyoaks'' were created by Redmond himself, and in 2003 the company took over production of another series he had created, the children's drama ''Grange Hill'', which had first been br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
