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Episode 6465
Episode 6465 of the British soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' was first released on 24 September 2024. The episode featured the plea hearing of JJ Osborne (Ryan Mulvey) for the sexual abuse of his sister Frankie ( Isabelle Smith). In the episode, JJ collapses, and it is revealed that he has leukaemia, which puts Frankie getting justice into doubt. The plot also involved Mercedes McQueen (Jennifer Metcalfe) finding out that her chemotherapy for her bowel cancer has not been successful and that she only has a year left to live if she is unable to get further treatment. The end of the episode sees Mercedes look in the mirror and confront her reality without her wig and with her stoma and scars on show. The scene was highly praised by critics and viewers and was shortlisted for "Scene of the Year" at the 2025 British Soap Awards. Metcalfe revealed that she was unable to watch the scene back as it was too emotional but hoped that it would raise awareness of the condition. Mercedes' storyline ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
Dillon Ray
''Hollyoaks'' is a British television soap opera first broadcast on 23 October 1995. The following is a list of characters that appear in 2023, by order of first appearance. All characters are introduced by the soap's executive producer, Lucy Allan. The first characters to make their debuts are best friends Rayne Royce ( Jemma Donovan) and Lacey Lloyd (Annabelle Davis). Then in March, Alex Burton (Liz Fletcher) debuted as Cindy Cunningham's (Stephanie Waring) bank manager, followed by Dillon Ray ( Nathaniel Dass), the nephew-in-law of Misbah Maalik (Harvey Virdi) in April. Multiple other characters also appeared throughout the year. Rayne Royce Rayne Royce (also Louise Rayner), played by Jemma Donovan, first appeared on 17 January 2023. The character and Donovan's casting details were announced on 12 October 2022. Donovan joins the serial's main cast. Of joining the show, she said: "I am thrilled to be joining the cast of ''Hollyoaks''! I'm so grateful for this opportunity ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Nightingale (Hollyoaks)
James Nightingale is a fictional character from the British soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Gregory Finnegan. The character made his first on-screen appearance on 12 January 2016. Finnegan's casting was announced in December 2015, and James was billed as a mysterious character and lawyer. His introduction to the show featured him attempting to convince Cindy Cunningham (Stephanie Waring) to take legal action against Mac Nightingale ( David Easter), in a bid to secure his assets. Having kept the character's identity concealed, writers implemented a story twist in which James is revealed to be Mac's son. Lysette Anthony was cast to play his mother Marnie Nightingale, a character which James often featured alongside. Their on-screen partnership developed them into a trouble making and villainous duo. Writers played on their manipulative manner, with James managing to con the Hutchinson family out of their restaurant "The Hutch". James' characterisation includes traits associat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 Porter attended Oldham Theatre Workshop and trained extensively in dance including ballet, jazz, contemporary and modern dance. She has played a number of small roles on British television, including ''Doctors'', ''The Royal Today'', '' Shameless'' and '' Ashes to Ashes''. Porter went on to have larger roles in the children's television programme '' My Spy Family'', as Marcy, and '' The Street'' as Ellie. It was announced in July 2009 that Porter had been cast in the long-running ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' as the girlfriend of long established character David Platt ( Jack P. Shepherd). After her role in ''Coronation Street'', Porter was cast in another ITV soap, ''Emmerdale'', as the best friend of Holly Barton (Sophie Powle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 show's executive producer Bryan Kirkwood. In January, Kevin Foster made his debut screen appearance. The following month saw the arrivals of Nate Tenbury-Newent and Trudy Ryan, played by former ''EastEnders'' actress Danniella Westbrook. Anna Blake was the only character to be introduced in March. April saw Robbie Roscoe, Trevor Royle and Vincent Elegba arrive. The following month Robbie was joined by the rest of his family— Freddie, Jason, Joe, Ziggy and Sandy. Joe's fiancée, Lindsey Butterfield debuted in June, as did Frank Symes. Danny Lomax and DS Trent made their first appearances in July, while Fraser Black, Chloe and Sam Lomax began appearing from August. September saw Jade Hedy arrive. Mariam Andrews, Peri, Tegan and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harvey Virdi
Harvey Virdi is a British actress of Indian descent. She trained at Academy Drama School in London. Career Her theatre credits include '' The Borrowers'' (at the Sherman Theatre, Cardiff), ''Tiger Country'' and ''Tales From The Harrow Road'' (Hampstead Theatre), ''When We are Married'', ''Twelfth Night'' (in 1997 and 2004,), ''Romeo and Juliet'' (in 2000,), ''Square Circle'' and ''Playboy of the Asian World'' (all at the Leicester Haymarket), ''Airport 2000'' (Riverside Studios, Hammersmith), and Jatinder Verma's production of ''Exodus'' (Tara Arts/BAC). In 2003, she was 'Mrs Peachum' in a touring production of ''The Threepenny Opera'' for the Royal National Theatre. In 2004 she gave a critically acclaimed Maria in an Indian-themed production of ''Twelfth Night'' at the Albery Theatre. She also appeared as Nina Mandal, in ''Coronation Street''. She was a supporting cast member in two seasons of '' Class Dismissed''. Her film credits include ''Bend It Like Beckham'', '' Anita ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Misbah 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 by executive producer, Bryan Kirkwood. The first character to be introduced was Lily Drinkwell (Lauren McQueen), the niece of Diane Hutchinson ( Alex Fletcher). Shane Sweeney (Michael Salami), the father of Prince McQueen (Malique Thompson-Dwyer) and Hunter McQueen ( Theo Graham), was also introduced in January, while Darcy Wilde ( Aisling Jarrett-Gavin), the former fiancée of Adam Donovan (Jimmy Essex), and Lynette Drinkwell ( Amy Robbins), the adoptive mother of Scott Drinkwell (Ross Adams) and sister of Diane, were introduced in March. Four characters were introduced in April: Yasmine Maalik ( Haiesha Mistry), a new teenage character who befriended Peri Lomax (Ruby O'Donnell); Toby Wilde (Lucas Haywood), the secret son of Darcy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeremy Sheffield
Jeremy Sheffield (born 17 March 1966) is an English actor and former ballet dancer. He is most noted for his roles in ''Holby City'', '' Murder in Suburbia'' and ''Hollyoaks'' on television, as well as in the films '' Creep'' and '' The Wedding Date''. Life and career Sheffield was born in Chelmsford, Essex. The second son of Brenda (née Dare) and Barry Sheffield, he trained as a ballet dancer at the Royal Ballet School, graduating into the Royal Ballet, as well as dancing with Northern Ballet Theatre. Roles with the Royal Ballet included Aria in ''The Spirit of Fugue'', Paris in ''Romeo and Juliet'', Benno in ''Swan Lake'', He in ''My Brother, My Sisters'', Wilfred in ''Giselle'', Rakitin in '' A Month in the Country'' and Mouse King in ''The Nutcracker''. He appeared as a dancer in Queen's music video for "I Want to Break Free" in 1984, performing in a pastiche of the ballet '' L'après-midi d'un faune''. However, his ballet career ended at the age of 27 due to a broken toe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jez Blake
''Hollyoaks'' is a British television soap opera first broadcast on 23 October 1995. The following is a list of characters that appear in 2024, by order of first appearance. All characters are introduced by the soap's executive producers, Hannah Cheers and Angelo Abela until June 2024 when Abela departed leaving Cheers as sole executive producer. Kitty Draper was introduced in January, followed by Abe Fielding. Declan Hawthorne made his debut in February. Arlo Fielding made his debut in March. Donny Clark was introduced in April. Noah Dexter appeared in May, followed by Martha Blake and her son Jeremy Blake. As of 16 September 2024, all episodes and events are set a year later as a time jump aired in that episode. Kitty Draper Kitty Draper, played by Iz Hesketh, made her first appearance on 15 January 2024. Kitty is involved in a four-vehicle collision and after realising that her travelling companion has died, steals her identity. Many details of Kitty have been kept under wr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
