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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 when she went travelling. The character's storylines included a heroin addiction. The character has been described as a "good daughter" type who changed becoming a "hopeless addict". Casting Taylor quit the role saying "I was scared to leave. I thought I might never work again, but the time was right". Taylor described her time on the serial as "happy" which made her decision to leave "hard". Taylor added that the ''Hollyoaks'' cast felt "like family". Taylor filmed her final scenes around Christmas 1999. Development Characterisation Merle Brown of the '' Daily Record'' labelled Lucy "troubled". Taylor felt the character had "gone through everything" saying she had taken the character from "a good daughter character on a journey to hope ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kerrie Taylor
Kerrie Taylor (born 1973) is a British actress from Romsey, Hampshire. Career Taylor is best known for the role of Beth Enright/Beresford on the ITV family drama '' Where the Heart Is'', a role she played for four years, leaving in 2005. She is also well known for her five-year role as Lucy Benson in the soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', from the series start in October 1995 to January 2000. Other acting credits include ''Crossroads'', '' Heartbeat'', ''Clocking Off'', ''Fallen'', ''Casualty'' and most recently a role in BBC daytime serial drama ''Doctors''. She also presents for the fashion brand Annalee+Hope on Sky digital shopping channel QVC. Education Kerrie Taylor studied drama at Manchester Metropolitan University Manchester Metropolitan University is located in the centre of Manchester, England. The university has 40,000 students and over 4,000 members of staff. It is home to four faculties (Arts and Humanities, Business and Law, Health and Education ...'s School of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bazil McCourtney
Bazil is a given name. Notable people with the name include: *Bazil Ashmawy, Irish radio and television personality who appears on Raidió Teilifís Éireann *Bazil Assan (1860–1918), Romanian engineer and explorer * Bazil Broketail, 1992 fantasy novel by author Christopher Rowley * Bazil Donovan of Blue Rodeo, Canadian pop and country rock band, formed in 1984 in Toronto, Ontario * Bazil Gordon (1768–1847), American businessman, migrant from Scotland * Bazil McCourtey, fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Shebah Ronay See also *Basil * Basile (other) *Baskil *Bazile (other) Bazile may refer to one of the following: People * Castera Bazile (1923–1966), Haitian painter * Hervé Bazile (born 1990), Haitian footballer * Leon M. Bazile (1890–1967), American judge * Léon Bazile Perrault (1832–1908), French painter * ... {{given name cs:Bazil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Digital Spy
Digital Spy (DS) is a British-based entertainment, television and film website and brand and is the largest digital property at Hearst UK. Since its initial launch in 1999, Digital Spy has focused on entertainment news related to television programmes, films, music and show business to a global audience. As well as breaking news, in-depth features, reviews and editorial explainers, the site also features the DS Internet forum, Forum. History (1999) In early January 1999, Iain Chapman launched the website, providing news, rumours and information on Sky's new digital satellite platform Sky (UK and Ireland), SkyDigital. At the same time, Chris Butcher launched the ONfaq website, offering similar news and information on the UK's new digital terrestrial platform ITV Digital, ONdigital. Both sites proved to be popular, attracting many visitors eager for more news about these rapidly developing TV platforms. Chapman and Butcher discussed the idea of a merger of the two sites, to cre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The British Soap Awards
The British Soap Awards (BSAs) are an annual awards ceremony in the United Kingdom which honours the best moments in British soap operas. The ceremony is televised on ITV. The trophies given to the winners are made from metal and glass and have been manufactured by British firm Creative Awards since their inception. The majority of the awards are voted for by a panel of industry professionals, while certain awards including Best British Soap and Best Leading Performer are voted for by the general public. History The first British Soap Awards took place in 1999 and was presented by Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan, who presented the awards until 2001. Matthew Kelly presented the 2002 awards, before being replaced by Des O'Connor and Melanie Sykes in 2003. Paul O'Grady presented the awards between 2004 and 2005. Phillip Schofield and Fern Britton took over as presenters in 2006. Britton left in 2008, however Schofield continued to present the awards as a solo presenter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inside Soap
''Inside Soap'' is a weekly soap opera and television listings magazine published in the United Kingdom. The magazine is currently released every Tuesday. It covers storylines featured in British and Australian soap operas that are broadcast in the United Kingdom, including ''Coronation Street'', '' Doctors'', ''EastEnders'', ''Emmerdale'', ''Hollyoaks'', ''Home and Away'' and ''Neighbours ''Neighbours'' is an Australian television soap opera that has aired since 18 March 1985. It was created by television executive Reg Watson. The Seven Network commissioned the show following the success of Watson's earlier soap '' Sons and ...'' as well as drama '' Casualty''. Since 1996, the magazine have hosted the ''Inside Soap'' Awards ceremony each year. History Profile and early years ''Inside Soap'' was launched in Australia in 1992, published by the Sydney-based Attic Futura. Attic Futura was sold to Pacific Magazines in 1993 by which time the magazine had been successfully l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inside Soap Awards
The ''Inside Soap'' Awards is a yearly British award ceremony run by ''Inside Soap'' magazine since 1996. The awards celebrate both British and Australian soap operas and their actors. The current soap operas nominated for awards are ''Casualty'', ''Coronation Street'', ''Doctors'', ''EastEnders'', ''Emmerdale'', ''Hollyoaks'', ''Home and Away'' and '' Waterloo Road''. Now defunct soaps that were formerly nominated for awards included ''Take the High Road'', '' Springhill'', '' Sunset Beach'' ''The Bill'', '' Bad Girls'', ''Brookside'', '' Crossroads'', ''Family Affairs'', '' Night and Day'', '' Where the Heart Is'', ''Holby City'' and ''Neighbours ''Neighbours'' is an Australian television soap opera that has aired since 18 March 1985. It was created by television executive Reg Watson. The Seven Network commissioned the show following the success of Watson's earlier soap '' Sons and ....'' Winners 2000s 2001 Source: 2002 Source: 2003 Source: 2004 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Redmond (actor)
James William Forbes Redmond (born 24 November 1971) is an English actor, presenter, stand-up comedian and model, known for his roles as Abs Denham in ''Casualty'' and Rory Finnigan in ''Hollyoaks''. Career Redmond first rose to fame when he began modelling in Milan in April 1994, after being spotted by fashion scout Calvin French. Following a string of advert appearances, he was offered a part in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks''. Redmond played Rory Finnigan on the show between 1997 and 2002, before leaving the series to present ''SMTV Live'' and '' CD:UK''. Redmond's stint at ''SMTV Live'' lasted three months, as producers decided he had not settled into the role leaving Redmond reportedly "gutted". Redmond resumed his acting career with a leading role in the first series of Sky One drama ''Mile High''. Then in 2003, he began portraying the role of Abs Denham in the BBC medical drama ''Casualty'', and remained on the series for five years until he quit in 2008, the c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 ''Hollyoaks'' village. Finn returned for the sixth series of ''Hollyoaks Later''. ''Hollyoaks'' celebrated twenty years on air in October 2015, with Redmond reprising his role for the celebrations. In October 2017, ''Hollyoaks'' confirmed that Finn was returning at Christmas. Finn returned on 14 December 2017 and again the following year, last appearing on 5 March 2018. Casting In 2009 the Daily Star reported current ''Hollyoaks'' producer Lucy Allan was planning to lure Redmond back into his role. On 12 June 2013, it was announced that Redmond had reprised his role for the sixth series of ''Hollyoaks Later''. On 6 October 2015 it was announced that Redmond will be briefly reprising the role for its 20th anniversary. In October 2017, i ... [...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] |
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] |
Terri Dwyer
Teresa "Terri" Dwyer (born 31 July 1973) is a British television presenter and actress, best known for her role as Ruth Osborne in the British soap opera ''Hollyoaks''. She has also presented the ITV home makeover show 60 Minute Makeover. Career Terri Dwyer began her career as a model and in 1995 won the part of Ruth Osborne in the British soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', making her first appearance in January 1996. After leaving ''Hollyoaks'' in 2001, she participated in the Channel 4 reality tv show '' The Games'' and went on to win a gold medal. In that same year, she appeared on Lily Savage's Blankety Blank. She appeared as a guest co-presenter of ''The Big Breakfast'' in January 2001 during Guest Presenter Week with Natalie Casey. In 2003, Dwyer briefly returned to Hollyoaks and also became a regular presenter on the ITV programme '' Loose Women'' (2003–2006). In 2005, she joined the cast of ''Grange Hill'', playing the part of school teacher, Miss Adams. In June 2006, Terr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ruth Osborne
Ruth Osborne (also Benson) is a fictional character from the Television in the United Kingdom, British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Terri Dwyer. She first appeared in January 1996 as the cousin of Natasha Andersen (Shebah Ronay), and departed in 2001. She made guest appearances between 2003 and 2004, and another in 2008. Dwyer expressed interest in returning full-time in 2009. Her notable storylines included a "controversial lesbian affair" with List of Hollyoaks characters (1998)#Jasmine Bates, Jasmine Bates (Elly Fairman), and relationships with Kurt Benson (Jeremy Edwards), and Tony Hutchinson (Nick Pickard). Another storyline saw her form a relationship with Lewis Richardson (Hollyoaks), Lewis Richardson (Ben Hull) which ended when he physically assaulted her, and due to feeling guilty committed suicide. Character creation and casting Ruth was introduced by producer Phil Redmond in January 1996 as the cousin of established character Natasha Andersen (Shebah ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
