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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Beloved Channel 4 soap spin-off returns after 12 years after it first hit our screens
A popular Channel 4 soap spin-off is set to return to our screens just 17 years after it premiered on E4. Hollyoaks Later, a spin-off of Hollyoaks, first appeared on the channel back in 2008 and went on to air 31 episodes across six successful series. Fans were over the moon when they were treated to a special episode in 2020. The show, which usually aired after 9am on E4, explored themes and storylines that the 6:30pm episode would not have in it, including more sex and swearing. And now viewers will be happy to know that they will be able to get their next Hollyoaks Later fix later this year. In October, in aid of Hollyoaks' 30th birthday week, there will be another instalment of the post-watershed spin-off. The likes of Warren Fox star Jamie Lomas and Jorgie Porter, who plays Theresa McQueen, will be starring in the episode. Jamie first appeared on Hollyoaks as Warren in 2006. He played the baddie until 2011 and then rejoined the cast in 2016 until alter-ego appeared in Hollyoaks Later in 2011. Meanwhile Jorgie has played Theresa since 2008 and her first stint was until rejoined the show in 2020 and has been a regular ever since. Theresa was in Hollyoaks Later between 2009 and 2013 and Tisha Merry has also joined the show as a cast regular. The actress is best known for playing Steph Britton in Corrie between 2013 and 2017. Speaking about the upcoming venture, Jorgie said: 'It's really exciting to be a part of Laters, I've been in so many over the years and they're always my favourite - hopefully I get a swear word this time. 'Theresa is scheming with an unlikely business partner and its fun to see her living life on the edge again. 'It's incredible to time my return with the Hollyoaks 30th birthday week too, I couldn't miss it.' While Jamie added: 'It's great to be back for Hollyoaks 30th celebrations and what better way to return than a Laters. 'Warren has been busy since you last saw him, wanting to rebuild his empire and start afresh after the heartbreak with Mercedes. 'We'll be filming a lot on location and they're pulling out all the stops so I'm looking forward to it.' The official press release states: 'Hollyoaks Later has a history of airing some of soap's most spine-chilling twists over its 17-year tenure, and viewers can expect the same level of high-stakes drama for this Autumn special…' Hollyoaks Later series one was produced by Lucy Allan. The second series, as well as the 2020 episode was produced by Bryan Kirkwood. Paul Marquess produced series three, followed by Claire Fryer for season four. And Jane Steventon produced series five to six.
Metro
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Hollyoaks confirms 'spine-chilling' late night special
To coincide with the Channel 4 soap's 30th birthday celebrations in October, Hollyoaks Later will return for a one-off episode. Taking the beloved villagers into a post-watershed realm, fans will undoubtedly be excited by the return of the after-dark version of the Channel 4 soap which promises to be 'spine-chilling' The episode will feature the debut of new series regular, Tisha Merry, known to soap fans as Coronation Street's Steph Britton. Speaking on her new role, Steph said: 'I'm absolutely over the moon to be joining the cast of Hollyoaks. It's a fabulous opportunity and an incredible time to join as they celebrate their 30th birthday week. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Gemma is flirty, feisty, and the kind of woman you'd want as your best friend… but never your enemy. She's bold, unpredictable, and trust me when I say, she'll be entering with a bang. I can't wait for you all to meet her.' Although show bosses are keeping tight-lipped on any existing connections to the residents of the Chester village, it has been revealed that Gemma will be instantly linked to Hollyoaks' pre-eminent bad boy Warren Fox (Jamie Lomas). Speaking on the latest in a long line of returns for Foxy, Jamie said: 'Warren has been busy since you last saw him, wanting to rebuild his empire and start afresh after the heartbreak with Mercedes. We'll be filming a lot on location and they're pulling out all the stops so I'm looking forward to it.' The episode will feature the re-emergence of Theresa McQueen as actress Jorgie Porter returns from maternity leave. Speaking about her return, Jorgie said: 'It's really exciting to be a part of Laters, I've been in so many over the years and they're always my favourite – hopefully I get a swear word this time. 'Theresa is scheming with an unlikely business partner and its fun to see her living life on the edge again. It's incredible to time my return with the Hollyoaks 30th birthday week too, I couldn't miss it.' Hollyoaks Later has a history of delivering some of the most brutal and daring moments in soap history over its 17-year tenure. More Trending The first series saw the climax of the 'secret McQueen' storyline, when Niall Rafferty's reign of terror came to an end with a terrifying cliff-top showdown. The second series featured the demise of Sarah Barnes in a sabotaged parachute-plunge that haunted viewers long after the credits rolled. The fourth series saw serial killer Silas un-shackled from the early-evening time slot and brutally murder Rae Wilson, while series five featured savage fan-favourite Brendan Brady in a number of gruesome and bloody scenes. The latest offering of Later saw serial killer Breda McQueen (Moya Brady) meet her maker. After terrorising the village in a mission to rid the world of 'bad dads', her son, Sylver (David Tag) put a stop to her nefarious activities via a knitting needle to the head. View More »
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Hollyoaks spin-off to make shock return this October – and it's going to be darker, sexier and more violent
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HOLLYOAKS Later is to make a shock return for the soap's 30th anniversary. The series last aired in 2020 and is a post-watershed version of the Channel 4 soap. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Jamie Lomas will be making a comeback for Hollyoaks Later Credit: Lime Pictures 3 Jorgie Porter will also return for the explosive Later episode Credit: PA 3 Tisha Merry has also joined the soap for the upcoming episode - and beyond Credit: Getty It is set to be darker, sexier and more violent for the new episode that will air in the autumn as part of the month long celebrations And The Sun can exclusively reveal there's going to be a host of familiar faces returning for the episode - as well as some new. The episode will see the return of Warren Fox and Theresa McQueen to the show as actors Jamie Lomas and Jorgie Porter reprise their roles. And Coronation Street star Tisha Merry is joining Hollyoaks as series regular with her character Gemma debuting in the late night episode. Jamie Lomas said: 'It's great to be back for Hollyoaks 30th celebrations and what better way to return than a Laters. 'Warren has been busy since you last saw him, wanting to rebuild his empire and start afresh after the heartbreak with Mercedes. 'We'll be filming a lot on location and they're pulling out all the stops so I'm looking forward to it.' Jorgie Porter added: 'It's really exciting to be a part of Laters, I've been in so many over the years and they're always my favourite - hopefully I get a swear word this time. 'Theresa is scheming with an unlikely business partner and it's fun to see her living life on the edge again. I'm A Celeb's Alan Halsall's co-star ex Tisha Merry reveals stunning new house after 'impossible year' and split 'It's incredible to time my return with the Hollyoaks 30th birthday week too, I couldn't miss it.' The last outing for the series aired in 2020 and saw the grisly end of serial killer Breda McQueen as her own son Sylver stabbed her with a knitting needle as she tried to burn Tony Hutchinson alive.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Coronation Street star joins rival soap for huge new role – and she'll arrive sooner than you think
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A CORONATION Street star has landed a huge role on a rival soap seven years after quitting the cobbles. Actress Tisha Merry - who played Steph Britton in the ITV soap for five years - is joining Hollyoaks as a new series regular. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 2 Tisha Merry is joining Hollyoaks as a new series regular Credit: Getty 2 Tisha played Steph Britton until 2018 in Coronation Street Credit: Rex Features She will be playing a new character called Gemma who has an intriguing connection to a Hollyoaks legend. She will first make her debut opposite former village bad boy Warren Fox but the details of their connection are yet to be confirmed. Talking about her new Hollyoaks role, Tisha said: 'I'm absolutely over the moon to be joining the cast of Hollyoaks. 'It's a fabulous opportunity and an incredible time to join as they celebrate their 30th birthday week. 'Gemma is flirty, feisty, and the kind of woman you'd want as your best friend… but never your enemy. 'She's bold, unpredictable, and trust me when I say, she'll be entering with a bang. I can't wait for you all to meet her.' Steph's first appearance will come in a late night episode as Hollyoaks Later makes its long-awaited comeback. The series last aired in 2020 and is a post-watershed version of the Channel 4 soap. It is set to be a darker, sexier, and more violent new episode that will air in the autumn as part of the month long celebrations And The Sun can exclusively reveal there's going to be a host of familiar faces returning for the episode. The episode will see the return of Warren Fox and Theresa McQueen to the show as actors Jamie Lomas and Jorgie Porter reprise their roles.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Hollyoaks spin-off to make shock return this October – and it's going to be darker, sexier and more violent
HOLLYOAKS Later is to make a shock return for the soap's 30th anniversary. The series last aired in 2020 and is a post-watershed version of the Channel 4 soap. 3 3 3 It is set to be darker, sexier and more violent for the new episode that will air in the autumn as part of the month long celebrations And The Sun can exclusively reveal there's going to be a host of familiar faces returning for the episode - as well as some new. The episode will see the return of Warren Fox and Theresa McQueen to the show as actors Jamie Lomas and Jorgie Porter reprise their roles. And Coronation Street star Tisha Merry is joining Hollyoaks as series regular with her character Gemma debuting in the late night episode. Jamie Lomas said: 'It's great to be back for Hollyoaks 30th celebrations and what better way to return than a Laters. 'Warren has been busy since you last saw him, wanting to rebuild his empire and start afresh after the heartbreak with Mercedes. 'We'll be filming a lot on location and they're pulling out all the stops so I'm looking forward to it.' Jorgie Porter added: 'It's really exciting to be a part of Laters, I've been in so many over the years and they're always my favourite - hopefully I get a swear word this time. 'Theresa is scheming with an unlikely business partner and it's fun to see her living life on the edge again. 'It's incredible to time my return with the Hollyoaks 30th birthday week too, I couldn't miss it.' The last outing for the series aired in 2020 and saw the grisly end of serial killer Breda McQueen as her own son Sylver stabbed her with a knitting needle as she tried to burn Tony Hutchinson alive.
