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Hollyoaks
Image: HOLLYOAKS.gif
Format Soap opera
Created by Phil Redmond
Country of origin United Kingdom
Production
Running time approx. A soap opera is an ongoing episodic work of Fiction, usually broadcast on Television or Radio. Phil Redmond CBE (born 1949 in Liverpool, brought up in Huyton, is an English Television producer and Scriptwriter. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located 25 minutes
Distributor Lime Pictures
Broadcast
Original channel Channel 4
Original run 23 October 1995 – present
Chronology
Related shows Late Night Hollyoaks
External links
Official website
IMDb profile
TV.com summary

Hollyoaks is a British television soap opera, first broadcast on 23 October 1995, on Channel 4. Lime Pictures, formerly known as Mersey Television, is a British Television production company founded by renowned producer and writer Phil Redmond Channel 4 is a public-service Television and Radio broadcaster in the United Kingdom centred around a television channel of the same name which began Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 Late Night Hollyoaks is an upcoming British Drama due to broadcast in November 2008 and is a spin-off of the Channel 4 Television series The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located A soap opera is an ongoing episodic work of Fiction, usually broadcast on Television or Radio. Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 Channel 4 is a public-service Television and Radio broadcaster in the United Kingdom centred around a television channel of the same name which began Originally devised by Phil Redmond, who has also devised shows including Brookside and Grange Hill, the programme is set in and around the fictional Chester suburb of Hollyoaks and is centred around a local higher education college called Hollyoaks Community College (often mistaken for the real-life University of Chester) with the characters generally being in their late teens or early twenties. Phil Redmond CBE (born 1949 in Liverpool, brought up in Huyton, is an English Television producer and Scriptwriter. Brookside, commonly referred to as "Brookie" was a Soap opera set in Liverpool, England, introduced with the then new British Grange Hill is a British Chester is the County town of Cheshire, England. Lying on the River Dee, close to the border with Wales, it is home to 77040 Higher education is Education that is provided by universities, vocational universities, Community colleges Liberal arts colleges The University of Chester is a University based in the city of Chester in the United Kingdom. Since 1995, the cast has expanded from just seven major characters to approximately 50 cast members. Tony Hutchinson is the only remaining original character. Anthony "Tony" Hutchinson is a Fictional character in the long-running British Channel 4 television Soap opera

The programme is responsible for launching the careers of Will Mellor, Gemma Atkinson, Gary Lucy, Elize Du Toit, Jeremy Edwards, Terri Dwyer, Ali Bastian, Sarah Jayne Dunn and James Redmond. William "Will" Mellor (born 3 April 1976 in Stockport, Greater Manchester) is an English Actor and former Gemma Louise Atkinson (born 16 November 1984 in Bury, Greater Manchester) is an English Actress, television personality and glamour Gary Edward Lucy (born 27 November, 1981 in Chigwell, Essex) is an English Television Elize du Toit (born 1981 in South Africa) is a British actress best known for playing the role of Izzy Cornwell in the Channel 4 Jeremy Edwards (b February 17, 1971 in London) is an English Actor and Television presenter, who has appeared in the TV Terri Dwyer (born 1973 in Syston, Leicestershire) is an English Actress. Ali Bastian (born Alexandra Bastian on 1 January 1983 in Windsor Berkshire) is an English Television actress, best known for playing Sarah Jayne Dunn (born 25 September 1981) is an English Actress best known for playing Mandy Richardson in Hollyoaks James William Forbes Redmond (born November 24, 1971) is an English actor

Since 2001, Hollyoaks has produced two annual calendars. One is entitled 'Hollyoaks Babes' and the other 'Hollyoaks Hunks'.

The soap is currently produced by Bryan Kirkwood. Bryan Kirkwood is a Scottish television producer best known for producing the hit Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks.

Contents

Characters

See: List of characters from Hollyoaks

Production and broadcasting

Hollyoaks is produced by Lime Pictures (formerly Mersey Television) and filmed mainly at studios in Liverpool. The following is a list of present characters in the Channel 4 teen Soap opera Hollyoaks, in order of first appearance Lime Pictures, formerly known as Mersey Television, is a British Television production company founded by renowned producer and writer Phil Redmond Lime Pictures, formerly known as Mersey Television, is a British Television production company founded by renowned producer and writer Phil Redmond Liverpool ( is a City and Metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary Originally extensive location filming was carried out in Chester, but this is now exceptionally rare with almost all exterior work filmed either in Liverpool or St Helens). St Helens ( is a large town in Merseyside, England It is the largest settlement of the Metropolitan Borough of St Helens with a population of just over 100000 The show currently broadcasts at 18:30 each weekday on Channel 4, with an omnibus edition on Sunday morning, usually at 9. Channel 4 is a public-service Television and Radio broadcaster in the United Kingdom centred around a television channel of the same name which began An Omnibus in broadcasting (sometimes called an omnibus edition is a compilation of daily episodes that is usually broadcast during the following Weekend. 50am but this time often varies. At 19:00 each weekday, Channel 4's digital only sister station E4 airs a 'First Look' feature, in which viewers are able to watch the next episode to be shown on Channel 4 the following day. E4 is a digital television channel in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, launched as a pay-TV companion to Channel 4 on 18 January In addition, E4 also shows the omnibus on Saturday and daily repeats each weekday at 16. 30. The Welsh fourth channel, S4C, broadcasts the Sunday omnibus only. S4C (Sianel Pedwar Cymru meaning Channel Four Wales) is a television channel in Wales UK television channel, Channel 4 aired its first episode of Hollyoaks in high definition on 2nd June 2008. Channel 4 is a public-service Television and Radio broadcaster in the United Kingdom centred around a television channel of the same name which began

Hollyoaks is also broadcast in other countries, including Canada (BBC Kids channel), Norway (TV2 Zebra),Sweden (TV400),Finland (Sub),Ireland (TV3), the United States of America (BBC America, from June to November 2007 (episodes continued to be available on the BBC America website before being discontinued in June 2008), Turkey (e2) and parts of Eastern Europe. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page BBC Kids is a Canadian English language category 2 Digital cable Specialty channel owned by CW Media (a division of Canwest TV 2 Zebra is a Norwegian television channel showing entertainment programs interactive programs and live sport TV400 is an entertainment channel owned by TV4 AB. It is focusing on a younger audience and almost solely broadcasts entertainment programmes TV3 Ireland was the first independent Television channel in Ireland, entirely funded by revenue from advertising BBC America is an American Television network owned and operated by BBC Worldwide Americas, and available on both cable and satellite Eastern Europe is a general term that refers to the Geopolitical region encompassing the easternmost part of the European continent. Episodes from September 2006 through August 2007 were also available on Joost. Joost ( like "juiced" is a system for distributing recorded TV shows and other forms of video over the Web using peer-to-peer TV technology, created by Niklas It had also aired in New Zealand (C4), but was discontinued due to lack of viewers. New Zealand is an Island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (the North Island and the South Island C4 is a Television station operating in New Zealand and owned by MediaWorks NZ. [1]

The title sequence

On 26 February 2007, the programme launched a revamped title sequence. Events 747 BC - Epoch (origin of Ptolemy 's Nabonassar Era 364 - Valentinian I is proclaimed Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. This new sequence can readily undergo minor changes - usually caused by characters leaving or joining the programme. March 2008 saw an updated "style" to the titles, with a purple background and new character segments.

Music

Hollyoaks is the only major British soap to make use of incidental music. Incidental music is Music in a play, Television program Radio program Video game, film or some other form not primarily musical Each episode begins with a current or recent chart song, and other songs are used during the show (and sometimes at the end of the show instead of the theme tune). Current chart songs are not used in the international version of the show; instead library music and a selection of purposely-composed songs are used. The main theme was written and performed by Steve Wright, who also produced music and themes for Brookside, Grange Hill and other Lime Pictures productions. Brookside, commonly referred to as "Brookie" was a Soap opera set in Liverpool, England, introduced with the then new British Grange Hill is a British Lime Pictures, formerly known as Mersey Television, is a British Television production company founded by renowned producer and writer Phil Redmond

A "Hollyoaks" soundtrack CD was released in 2001, containing music used in the programme. In 2007, The Alphites were the first band to perform on the show. In March 2008, the band Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly also featured in Hollyoaks, performing as part of a Battle of the Bands contest. Get Cape Wear Cape Fly is the stage name of English artist Sam Duckworth and his band Battle of the Bands is a generic term for a contest in which many bands, usually rock/guitar bands but often from a range of different styles compete for the

On the 23rd of March 2008 a spin-off music show was broadcast, featuring four bands playing on the sets of Hollyoaks: One Night Only played at the Dog, Rochelle in the Loft, The Guillemots in the SU bar and The Courteeners in the Hollyoaks cast and crew canteen. Guillemots (sometimes written gUiLLeMoTs) are a BRIT Award nominated Indie rock band formed in November 2004 by Fyfe Dangerfield The Courteeners are an English band formed in Manchester, England in 2006 by Liam Fray (guitar/vocals Michael Campbell (drums/backing vocals Daniel

Issue-led storylines

Over the course of the show's history, "Hollyoaks" has dealt with a number of storylines based upon serious issues. Given the large and established proportion of young viewers, some feel that the soap is an ideal platform to show a variety of life-problems. A telephone helpline number is often displayed after episodes that feature a particular emphasis on a story that may have affected viewers.

A 2007 episode that showed a number of the characters falling ill at a party due to carbon monoxide poisoning helped make a viewer of the programme realise that the symptoms of illness she had been feeling were caused by a potentially fatal carbon-monoxide leak in her home. Carbon monoxide poisoning occurs after the inhalation of Carbon monoxide gas By being made aware of the effects from the episode, she was able to receive medical treatment that would save her life. [2]

Storylines that the soap has dealt with include murder, abortion, homelessness, racism, homosexuality, homophobia, sexual confusion, drug abuse, male rape, child abuse, anorexia/bulimia, incest, sexual harassment, bullying in the workplace, carbon monoxide poisoning, living with epilepsy, pupil/teacher relationships, self harm, OCD, gambling addiction, fostering, and surrogacy. Murder is the unlawful killing of another human person with Malice aforethought, as defined in Common Law countries An Homelessness is the condition and social category of people who lack housing because they cannot afford or are otherwise unable to maintain regular safe and adequate shelter List of racism-related topics|Racism by country Racism, by its simplest definition is the belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that Homosexuality refers to sexual behavior with or attraction to people of the same sex or to a Homosexual orientation. BenPhelpsJPG|thumb|right|Westboro Baptist Church picket signs with Ben Phelps grandson of Fred Phelps Drug abuse has a wide range of definitions related to taking a Psychoactive drug or Performance enhancing drug for a non-therapeutic or non-medical effect Child abuse is the physical, psychological or sexual maltreatment of children Bulimia nervosa is an Eating disorder characterized by recurrent Binge eating, followed by compensatory behaviors referred to as "purging" Incest refers to any sexual activity between closely related persons (often within the immediate family that is illegal or socially Taboo. Workplace bullying, like Childhood Bullying, is the tendency of individuals or groups to use persistent aggressive or unreasonable behavior against a co-worker Carbon monoxide poisoning occurs after the inhalation of Carbon monoxide gas Epilepsy is a common chronic Neurological disorder that is characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures. Sexual harassment in education is unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature that interferes with a student’s ability to learn study work or participate in school activities Self-injury ( SI) or self-harm ( SH) is deliberate Injury inflicted by a person upon their own body without suicidal intent Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD is a Chronic Anxiety disorder most commonly characterized by obsessive Distressing Intrusive thoughts Problem gambling (ludomania is an urge to gamble despite harmful negative consequences or a desire to stop Surrogacy is a method of Reproduction whereby a woman agrees to become pregnant and deliver a child for a contracted party

Awards

Hollyoaks was the only soap to be nominated in every category at the 2007 British Soap Awards. The British Soap Awards is an annual awards ceremony to honour the best of British (not Irish but yet it claims Ireland is part of Britain by the looks of its map logo It went on to win 3 awards at the ceremony: 'Villain of The Year' for Gemma Bissix's portrayal of Clare Devine, 'Best Comedy Performance' for Gemma Merna and her portrayal of Carmel McQueen and 'Sexiest Female' for Roxanne McKee. Gemma Bissix (born June 6, 1983) is an English actress She is best known for her roles as Clare Bates in the BBC One soap Clare Devine (previously Cunningham) was a Fictional character on the long-running Channel 4 British television Soap opera Gemma Ann Merna (born in 1984 Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire) is an English actress Roxanne "Roxy" McKee (born 1980 in London, England) is a British actress and model [3][4] McKee also won the award for Sexiest Female at the Inside Soap Awards 2007. Inside Soap Awards is a yearly award ceremony from the magazine Inside Soap which has been running since 1997 [5]

Hollyoaks was named Broadcast of the Year at the 2007 Stonewall Awards, held at London's Victoria and Albert Museum. [6] The award was based on John Paul McQueen (James Sutton) and Craig Dean's (Guy Burnet) gay affair storyline. John Paul McQueen is a Fictional character in the long-running British Channel 4 television Soap opera Hollyoaks, James Sutton (born James Cook on 31 January 1983) is an English Television Actor, best known for playing the part Craig Dean (born 26 June 1988 is a Fictional character on the long-running British Channel 4 television Soap opera Hollyoaks Guy Burnet (born 8 August 1983) is an English television theatre and film actor best known for playing Craig Dean in the British Stonewall, an organisation that campaigns for equality for gay men and women, praised the show for its "sympathetic and convincing handling" of the "gritty and emotional" storyline. Stonewall is a Gay rights campaign organisation in the United Kingdom named after the Stonewall Inn of Stonewall riots fame [6] and teenage pregnacy

Hollyoaks scooped five awards at the first Digital Spy awards in March 2008. [7] James Sutton and Guy Burnet won best storyline for their gay affair storyline. James Sutton may refer to James Sutton (MP ( c 1733&ndash1801 Member of Parliament for Devizes 1765&ndash1780 * James Patrick Guy Burnet (born 8 August 1983) is an English television theatre and film actor best known for playing Craig Dean in the British [8] Roxanne McKee scooped sexiest female, Gemma Bissix won best exit and Ellis Hollins won best child actor. Roxanne "Roxy" McKee (born 1980 in London, England) is a British actress and model Gemma Bissix (born June 6, 1983) is an English actress She is best known for her roles as Clare Bates in the BBC One soap Ellis Hollins (born 2000 is a British Soap Award winning British Child actor. [8] James Sutton also won another award for most popular actor. James Sutton (born James Cook on 31 January 1983) is an English Television Actor, best known for playing the part [8]

Hollyoaks swept the boards at The British Soap Awards 2008, where they won 6 awards, more than any other soap. The British Soap Awards is an annual awards ceremony to honour the best of British (not Irish but yet it claims Ireland is part of Britain by the looks of its map logo The awards included Spectacular Scene of the Year for Clare driving herself and Katy off a cliff, Best Exit for Clare Devine, Best On Screen Partnership for Max and OB, Sexiest Female for Roxanne McKee, Best Actor for Chris Fountain and Best Actress for Emma Rigby. Clare Devine (previously Cunningham) was a Fictional character on the long-running Channel 4 British television Soap opera Roxanne "Roxy" McKee (born 1980 in London, England) is a British actress and model Christopher Ryan Fountain (born 3 September 1987 in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England) is an English actor best known Emma Catherine Rigby (born in St Helens, Merseyside, England on 26 September 1989) is an English actress [9]

Hollyoaks specials

The show also features occasional late-night spin-off editions, which feature more dramatic or controversial plot lines; these generally do fit into the Hollyoaks universe, and are considered canon. This article is not about Literary canons of influential works of fiction but about the concept of a canon which defines the world of a particular fictional series There are also a number of DVD and Video specials.

DVD/Video Specials

Collaboration Videos

Late night

New media content

Spin-offs

Books

See also

References

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  4. ^ Hollyoaks Winners (2007-05-29). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the Retrieved on 2007-11-04. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani
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  7. ^ 'Enders, 'Oaks win big at DS Soap Awards. Digital Spy (2008-03-21). Digital Spy (or DS as it is often known by its users is a British Entertainment and Media website noted for its extensive Big Brother coverage and forums 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. Retrieved on 2008-03-21. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem.
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