Hollyoaks 1118679 226062153 2008-07-16T17:36:38Z MattieTK 434929 Reverted edits by [[Special:Contributions/82.40.0.201|82.40.0.201]] to last version by JGXenite (using [[WP:HG|Huggle]]) {{Copyedit|date=February 2008}} {{Infobox Television | show_name = Hollyoaks | format = [[Soap opera]] | image = [[Image: HOLLYOAKS.gif ]] | network = [[Channel 4]] | creator = [[Phil Redmond]] | Producer = [[Bryan Kirkwood]] | distributor = [[Lime Pictures]] | first_aired = [[23 October]] [[1995]] | last_aired = present | runtime = approx. 25 minutes | country = [[United Kingdom]] | related = ''[[Late Night Hollyoaks]]'' | website = http://www.hollyoaks.com | imdb_id = 0112004 | tv_com_id = 7580 }} '''''Hollyoaks''''' is a [[United Kingdom|British]] television [[soap opera]] which was first broadcast on [[23 October]] [[1995]], on [[Channel 4]]. Originally devised by [[Phil Redmond]], who has also devised shows including ''[[Brookside]]'' and ''[[Grange Hill (television)|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 with the characters generally being in their late teens or early twenties. Since 1995, the cast has expanded from just seven major characters to approximately 50 cast members. [[Tony Hutchinson]] is the only remaining original character. The programme is responsible for launching the careers of [[Will Mellor]], [[Natalie Casey]], [[Gemma Atkinson]], [[Gary Lucy]], [[Elize Du Toit]], [[Jeremy Edwards]], [[Terri Dwyer]], [[Ali Bastian]], [[Sarah Jayne Dunn]], [[James Redmond]], and [[Gemma Bissix]]. 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 (producer)|Bryan Kirkwood]]. ==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]]. 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, Merseyside|St Helens]]). The show currently broadcasts at 18:30 each weekday on [[Channel 4]], with an [[Omnibus (broadcast)|omnibus]] edition on Sunday morning, usually at 9.50am but this time often varies. At 19:00 each weekday, Channel 4's digital only sister station [[E4 (TV)|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. In addition, E4 also shows the omnibus on Saturday and daily repeats each weekday at 16.30. The [[Wales|Welsh]] fourth channel, [[S4C]], broadcasts the Sunday omnibus only. UK television channel, [[Channel 4]] aired its first episode of ''Hollyoaks'' in [[high definition]] on 2nd June 2008. ''Hollyoaks'' is also broadcast in other countries, including [[Canada]] ([[BBC Kids]] channel), Norway ([[TV2 Zebra]]),Sweden ([[TV400]]),Finland ([[Sub]]),Ireland ([[TV3 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]]. Episodes from September 2006 through August 2007 were also available on [[Joost]]. It had also aired in [[New Zealand]] ([[C4 (TV channel)|C4]]), but was discontinued due to lack of viewers.<ref>{{ cite web | url=http://www.c4tv.co.nz/OnC4/OurShows/LineUp/hollyoaks/tabid/472/Default.aspx | title=Our Shows - Line Up - Hollyoaks | publisher=[[C4 (TV channel)|C4]] | accessdate=2008-01-28 }}</ref> === The title sequence === On [[26 February]] [[2007]], the programme launched a revamped title sequence. 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. On [[14 July]] 2008, the title sequence was updated again, with more new characters added and also changes to existing character segments. === Music === ''Hollyoaks'' is the only major British soap to make use of [[incidental music]]. 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 (composer)|Steve Wright]], who also produced music and themes for ''[[Brookside]]'', ''[[Grange Hill]]'' and other [[Lime Pictures]] productions. 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. 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. == 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. By being made aware of the effects from the episode, she was able to receive medical treatment that would save her life.<ref>{{ cite web | url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/a78455/hollyoaks-story-saves-womans-life.html | title= Hollyoaks story saves woman's life | publisher=[[Digital Spy]] | date=2007-10-25 | accessdate=2008-04-15 }}</ref> Storylines that the soap has dealt with include [[murder]], [[arson]], [[abortion]], [[suicide]], [[homelessness]], finacial problems, [[interracial relationships]], [[racism]], [[religion]], [[bisexuality]], [[homosexuality]], [[homophobia]], sexual confusion, [[alcoholism]], [[drug abuse]], [[rape]], [[male rape]], [[molestation]], [[child abuse]], [[domestic violence]], [[anorexia]]/[[bulimia]], [[incest]], [[sexual harassment]], [[bullying]] at school, [[Workplace bullying|bullying in the workplace]], [[carbon monoxide poisoning]], living with [[epilepsy]], [[HIV]], [[Sexual harassment in education#Sexual relationships between students and teachers|pupil/teacher relationships]], [[self harm]], [[schizophrenia]], [[OCD]], [[gambling addiction]], [[shoplifting]], [[fostering]], [[teenage pregnancy]], [[Sudden infant death syndrome]], [[miscarriage]], and [[surrogacy]]. == Awards == Hollyoaks was the only soap to be nominated in every category at the 2007 [[British Soap Awards]]. 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]].<ref>{{cite news |title = Hollyoaks sweeps the board at Soap Award nominations |url = http://www.limepictures.com/content/News/NewsArchive/article_13_123.aspx|format = Website |work = Lime Pictures|accessdate = 2007-05-15}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/H/hollyoaks/news/previous/07/05/070529_hollyoakswinners.html | title=Hollyoaks Winners | date=2007-05-29 | accessdate=2007-11-04 }}</ref> McKee also won the award for Sexiest Female at the [[Inside Soap Awards]] 2007. <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.merrymedia.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5002&Itemid=63 | title=2007 Inside Soap Awards - Winners | date=2007-09-25 | accessdate=2008-02-04 }}</ref> Hollyoaks was named Broadcast of the Year at the 2007 Stonewall Awards, held at London's Victoria and Albert Museum.<ref name="ds-stonewall" /> The award was based on [[John Paul McQueen]] ([[James Sutton (actor)|James Sutton]]) and [[Craig Dean]]'s ([[Guy Burnet]]) gay affair storyline. [[Stonewall (UK)|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.<ref name="ds-stonewall">{{ cite web | url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/gayspy/a79088/hollyoaks-honoured-at-stonewall-awards.html | title='Hollyoaks' honoured at Stonewell Awards | publisher=[[Digital Spy]] | date=2007-11-03 | accessdate=2008-02-03 }}</ref> Hollyoaks scooped five awards at the first Digital Spy awards in March 2008.<ref>{{ cite web | url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/a92052/enders-oaks-win-big-at-ds-soap-awards.html| title= 'Enders, 'Oaks win big at DS Soap Awards | publisher=[[Digital Spy]] | date=2008-03-21 | accessdate=2008-03-21 }}</ref> [[James Sutton]] and [[Guy Burnet]] won best storyline for their gay affair storyline.<ref name="dsawards2008">{{ cite web | url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/a92054/digital-spy-soap-awards-2008-the-winners.html | title= Digital Spy Soap Awards 2008: The Winners | publisher=[[Digital Spy]] | date=2008-03-21 | accessdate=2008-03-21 }}</ref> [[Roxanne McKee]] scooped sexiest female, [[Gemma Bissix]] won best exit and [[Ellis Hollins]] won best child actor.<ref name="dsawards2008" /> [[James Sutton (actor)|James Sutton]] also won another award for most popular actor.<ref name="dsawards2008" /> Hollyoaks swept the boards at [[The British Soap Awards]] 2008, where they won 6 awards, more than any other soap. The awards included Spectacular Scene of the Year for [[Clare Devine]] driving herself and [[Katy Fox]] off a cliff, Best Exit for [[Clare Devine]], Best On Screen Partnership for [[Max Cunningham]] and [[Sam "OB" O'Brien]], Sexiest Female for [[Roxanne McKee]], Best Actor for [[Chris Fountain]] and Best Actress for [[Emma Rigby]].<ref>{{ cite web | url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/a95259/enders-hollyoaks-triumph-at-soap-awards.html | title='Enders, 'Hollyoaks' triumph at Soap Awards | author=Beth Hilton | publisher=[[Digital Spy]] | date=2008-05-04 | accessdate=2008-05-18 }}</ref> ==Hollyoaks specials== {{Unreferencedsection|date=April 2008}} 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 (fiction)|canon]]. There are also a number of DVD and Video specials. ===DVD/Video Specials=== *'''[[Hollyoaks: Off on One]]''' (1998) *'''[[Hollyoaks: Indecent Behaviour]]''' (2001) *'''Hollyoaks: Dance Workout''' (2004) ===Collaboration Videos=== *'''Brookside: Double Take''' (1999) ===Late night=== *'''[[Hollyoaks: Breaking Boundaries]]''' (2000) *'''[[Hollyoaks: Boys Do Barca]]''' (2000) *'''[[Hollyoaks: Leap of Faith]]''' (2003) *'''[[Hollyoaks: After Hours]]''' (2004) *'''Hollyoaks: In Too Deep''' (2005) *'''[[Hollyoaks: Crossing The Line]]''' (2005) *'''[[Hollyoaks: No Going Back]]''' (2005) *'''Hollyoaks: Back From The Dead''' (2006) ===New media content === *'''Hollyoaks Extreme Challenge''' (2006) *'''[[Hollyoaks Backstage]]''' (2007) *'''Hollyoaks Special: Summer's Got A Secret''' (2008) *'''The Hollyoaks Music Show''' (2008) ===Spin-offs=== *'''[[Hollyoaks: Movin' On]]''' (2001) *'''[[Hollyoaks: Let Loose]]''' (2005) *'''[[Hollyoaks: In the City]]''' (2006) *'''[[Late Night Hollyoaks]]''' (2008) ==Books== *'''Hollyoaks: Coming Together''' (1996) *'''Hollyoaks: Can't Get the Girl''' (1996) *'''Hollyoaks: New Friends''' (1997) *'''Hollyoaks: Friends and Families''' (1997) *'''Hollyoaks: Luke's Secret Diary''' (2000) Luke dealing with life after being raped by [[Mark Gibbs]] *'''Hollyoaks: Lives and Loves of Finn''' (2000) *'''Hollyoaks: Running Wild''' (2002): About what Ellie Mills (nee Hunter) did before she came to Hollyoaks and the real reason she returned. *'''[[Hollyoaks: Seeing Red]]''' (2002): about [[Lisa Hunter]] self harming. *'''Hollyoaks: Truth or Dare''' (2006): about [[Hannah Ashworth]], [[Nancy Hayton]] and [[Sarah Barnes]] on a school trip to France. Although [[Nicole Owen]] is featured on the cover she does not appear in the book as she is still in shock after [[Andy Holt]]'s attack. *'''Hollyoaks: Playing with Fire''' (2006): this follows the storyline of [[Becca Dean]] and [[Justin Burton]]'s affair. *'''Hollyoaks: Fame Game''' (2006): about [[Steph Dean]] and [[Debbie Dean]] in London on a search for stardom. *'''Hollyoaks: Guilt Trip''' (2006): about [[Nicole Owen]]'s struggle for a normal life and [[Sam Owen]]'s plan and action for revenge. ==See also== * [[Hollyoaks locations]] * [[List of characters from Hollyoaks]] * [[List of minor characters from Hollyoaks]] * [[List of past characters from Hollyoaks]] * [[Hollyoaks Comprehensive]] * [[Hollyoaks Community College (HCC)]] ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * [http://www.channel4.com/hollyoaks ''Hollyoaks''] at [[Channel 4#Channel4.com|Channel4.com]] * [http://www.limepictures.com/content/ArchiveProjects/article_13_7.aspx Hollyoaks at Lime Pictures] * {{imdb title|id=0112004|title=Hollyoaks}} * [http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/hollyoaks/ Digital Spy: ''Hollyoaks''] *[http://www.whatsontv.co.uk/soaps/hollyoaks ''Hollyoaks'' at What's on TV] *[http://www.dmoz.org/Regional/Europe/United_Kingdom/Arts_and_Entertainment/Television/Programmes/Soap_Operas/Hollyoaks/ ''Hollyoaks'' at the Open Directory (DMOZ)] <!-- Please DO NOT add fan sites or other links here - thanks! --> {{Hollyoaks}} [[Category:Hollyoaks|*]] [[Category:Channel 4 television programmes]] [[Category:Teen dramas]] [[Category:1990s British television series]] [[Category:2000s British television series]] [[Category:1995 television series debuts]] [[Category:Social realism]] [[fr:Hollyoaks]] [[no:Hollyoaks]] [[simple:Hollyoaks]] [[sv:Hollyoaks]]