Series synopsis
Hollyoaks is a British soap television series that premiered on Channel 4 on October 23, 1995. It was created by Phil Redmond. It stars Amanda Clapham, Ashley Slanina-Davies, Tamara Wall and Tony Hirst.
The daily soap that follows the loves, lives and misdemeanours of a group of people living in the Chester village of Hollyoaks where anything could, and frequently does, happen...
Premise
The daily soap that follows the loves, lives and misdemeanours of a group of people living in the Chester village of Hollyoaks where anything could, and frequently does, happen...
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Amanda Clapham as Holly Cunningham
- Ashley Slanina-Davies as Amy Barnes/Amy Knight
- Tamara Wall as Grace Black
- Tony Hirst as Mike Barnes
- Nikki Sanderson as Maxine Minniver
- Stephanie Waring as Cindy Cunningham/Cindy Hutchinson/Cindy Longford/Cindy Savage
- Charlie Clapham as Freddie Roscoe
- James Sutton as John Paul McQueen
Supporting cast
- Persephone Swales-Dawson as Sophie "Nico" Blake
- Zander Ward as Paul Millington
- Martino Lazzeri as Alex Bell
- Stephanie Davis as Sinead O'Connor/Sinead Roscoe
- Wallis Day as Holly Cunningham
- Anna Shaffer as Ruby Button
- Loui Batley as Sarah Barnes
- Nick Pickard as Tony Hutchinson
- Lauren McQueen as Lily Drinkwell
- Zöe Lucker as Reenie McQueen
- Andrew Hayden-Smith as D.S. Gavin Armstrong
- Mandip Gill as Phoebe Jackson / Phoebe McQueen
Guest cast
- Jessica Fox as Nancy Osborne / Nancy Hayton / Nancy Dean
- Anna Passey as Sienna Blake
- Jennifer Metcalfe as Mercedes McQueen
- Kieron Richardson as Steven 'Ste' Hay
- Kirsty Leigh Porter as Leela Lomax
- Alex Fletcher as Diane O'Connor/Diane Drinkwell/Diane Hutchinson
- John Weaver as Student
- Jordan Murphy as Sinclair
- Natalie Casey as Carol Groves
- Christian Ealey as Matt Musgrove
- Sophie Isaacs as Molly Montgomery
- Jonathan Howard as PC Gary Hardy
Episodes
This series spans 20 seasons with 3770 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | October 16, 1998 | October 16, 1998 |
| Season 1 | 10 | October 23, 1995 | December 18, 1995 |
| Season 2 | 57 | January 1, 1996 | December 30, 1996 |
| Season 3 | 103 | January 2, 1997 | December 29, 1997 |
| Season 4 | 103 | January 5, 1998 | December 21, 1998 |
| Season 5 | 122 | January 4, 1999 | December 28, 1999 |
| Season 6 | 163 | January 3, 2000 | December 27, 2000 |
| Season 7 | 169 | January 2, 2001 | December 31, 2001 |
| Season 8 | 208 | January 3, 2002 | December 23, 2002 |
| Season 9 | 220 | January 2, 2003 | December 29, 2003 |
| Season 10 | 263 | January 2, 2004 | January 2, 2005 |
| Season 11 | 262 | January 3, 2005 | December 30, 2005 |
| Season 12 | 260 | January 2, 2006 | December 28, 2006 |
| Season 13 | 261 | January 2, 2007 | December 31, 2007 |
| Season 14 | 262 | January 1, 2008 | December 31, 2008 |
| Season 15 | 261 | January 2, 2009 | December 31, 2009 |
| Season 16 | 262 | January 1, 2010 | December 31, 2010 |
| Season 17 | 260 | January 3, 2011 | December 30, 2011 |
| Season 18 | 262 | January 2, 2012 | December 31, 2012 |
| Season 19 | 261 | January 2, 2013 | December 31, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Off on One A video spin-off from 1998 which sees Rob Hawthorne seek revenge against Kurt Benson. The storyline comes to a dramatic conclusion with Rob and Kurt fighting on a boat. Rob rushes at Kurt, however he moves out of the way and Rob falls into the sea, with everyone believing he is dead. |
October 16, 1998 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
October 23, 1995 Sarah is hospitalised when a joyride with her friends in Kurt's car goes disastrous. Louise's 17th birthday ends in tears over her cheating boyfriend. Kurt sets his sights on Natasha. |
October 23, 1995 |
| 2 |
October 27, 1995 Natasha and Dawn worry about Louise in the aftermath of the break-up. Kurt receives bad news about his car. |
October 27, 1995 |
| 3 |
October 30, 1995 Ollie has a terrible day when he loses both his money to Kurt and his girlfriend to Tony. Tickets for the Ragmoor Park concert prove as rare as gold dust, while Natasha tries to console Louise but her stock of sympathy is running low. |
October 30, 1995 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
1 January 1996 The Bensons party while their parents are away, and Ollie has a smashing time, forcing Jambo and Tony to help him out of a predicament. Kurt's friends plot to get him together with Natasha, but the pair themselves remain stubborn, and Natasha resolves to keep her distance in the new year. |
January 1, 1996 |
| 2 |
8 January 1996 Louise decides to treat herself to a new hair-do. Ruth decides to stick around. Kurt is in a quandary about his blue velvet trousers, and Maddie is out for the last laugh at the Video Road Race competition. |
January 8, 1996 |
| 3 |
15 January 1996) Louise goes mad with the hair dye. Tony's caught in a love triangle. Ollie and Sarah continue their secret rendezvous. |
January 15, 1996 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
2 January 1997 Kurt is homeless, unemployed and a pedestrian. Dawn can think of nothing but the impending kidney transplant. |
January 2, 1997 |
| 2 |
6 January 1997 Kurt is outstaying his welcome at Jambo's and Dawn has shocking news for the father of her child. |
January 6, 1997 |
| 3 |
9 January 1997 Kurt returns home and gives his parents a fright, Bazz has taken to sleeping in his van and the father of Dawn's child agrees to donate an organ. |
January 9, 1997 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
5 January 1998 The Cunninghams attempt to pick up the pieces in the wake of Cindy's revelation. Will reporter Ruth find out the truth about the abandoned baby? |
January 5, 1998 |
| 2 |
8 January 1998 Cindy sinks to the depths of depression. Jambo tells Mrs. Patrick about Mr. Osborne's past. |
January 8, 1998 |
| 3 |
12 January 1998 Jude goes on the warpath and Cindy resorts to drastic action to prevent her mother bringing the baby home. Mrs. Patrick reels over Jambo's revelation. |
January 12, 1998 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
4 January 1999 Lucy gets to the bottom of what really happened to Rob. Sol is unsettled by Paul's strange behaviour and Kate continues to show an interest in Kurt and Ruth. |
January 4, 1999 |
| 2 |
7 January 1999 Ruth blows her top with temptress Kate for making another move on Kurt. Mr. Cunningham gets excited for his date with Mrs. Richardson. |
January 7, 1999 |
| 3 |
11 January 1999 A new term begins at the newly merged Hollyoaks Community College. Carol finally lands a date with Finn. Kurt goes out of his way to avoid Kate. Lucy gets her old job back — with revised conditions. |
January 11, 1999 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
3 January 2000 The village is left in shock after Rob's death: Lucy struggles to believe it, Beth is distraught and Zara is furious. Alex worries when Sam and Nikki are discovered under a collapsed brick wall, but is relieved when Nikki is stable and Sam is conscious. Adam discovers Mrs. Morgan's affair, whilst Tony is horrified to learn that Lucy is prime suspect for murdering Rob. |
January 3, 2000 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | January 5, 2000 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | January 6, 2000 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
2 January 2001 Sol and Jess find themselves in danger when a fire starts at The Dog in the Pond. Laura finds temptation hard to resist at The Loft. |
January 2, 2001 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | January 3, 2001 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | January 4, 2001 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
3 January 2002 Emotions run high as Adam's life hangs in the balance. |
January 3, 2002 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | January 3, 2002 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | January 4, 2002 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
2 January 2003 Ben returns to work – but is he mentally ready after the trauma of the landslide? Max receives an ultimatum to shape up or ship out. Lee can read Lillian like a book. Ellie and Izzy turn on the charm to secure their jobs. |
January 2, 2003 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | January 2, 2003 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | January 3, 2003 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
2 January 2004 Zara finds herself in a passionate clinch, whilst Lisa keeps Ellie company as they see the New Year in together. (Part 1) |
January 2, 2004 |
| 2 |
2 January 2004 Ruth is disappointed when Tony rejects her advances and the kids on the New Year trip hear strange noises in the woods. (Part 2) |
January 2, 2005 |
| 3 |
2 January 2004 Lee dashes Abby's hopes. (Part 3) |
January 2, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Helping Mand Mandy starts to regret taking such a firm line with Tony. |
January 3, 2005 |
| 2 |
About Face Darlene turns to Craig for help in facing the world again. |
January 4, 2005 |
| 3 |
Misera-Bella Zak pursues his quest to discover his flatmate's supposed secret. |
January 5, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
January 2, 2006 Mel suffers the morning after from hell. |
January 2, 2006 |
| 2 |
Laying It On With A Towel Sarah keeps a few things close to her chest. |
January 3, 2006 |
| 3 |
Justin Shorts There's a familiar face back at Hollyoaks Comprehensive. |
January 4, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Who's Boss? | January 2, 2007 |
| 2 | Taxi | January 2, 2007 |
| 3 | Crossed Wires | January 3, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | January 1, 2008 | January 1, 2008 |
| 2 | January 2, 2008 | January 2, 2008 |
| 3 | January 3, 2008 | January 3, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | January 2, 2009 | January 2, 2009 |
| 2 | January 5, 2009 | January 5, 2009 |
| 3 | January 6, 2009 | January 6, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Proposals Zoe wakes up in hospital following her stabbing, and the news sends shockwaves through the village. Mike struggles to accept that his daughter was murdered, whilst Charlotte's friends turn against her after discovering her betrayal. Meanwhile, Gilly realises he must tell Steph how he really feels about her before Fernando proposes. but a misunderstanding leaves Cheryl convinced that Gilly wants to marry her. |
January 1, 2010 |
| 2 |
6 Reasons Why Not To Marry Gilly Gilly's situation is made worse when Cheryl announces their engagment to the rest of the village. When his attempt to end his relationship with Cheryl fails, Gilly hatches a plan to make Cheryl fall out of love with him. Meanwhile, Elliot is stressed as he revises for his final exams. But he soon becomes distracted by Lelia and her new job proposition from artist, Jack Welsh. At the same time, Anita is bored because her friends are away and hopes to spend the day with her sister, and is enraged when Elliot interferes in her plans. And, Amy's struggling to bond with her children, and a concerned Michaela tries to help by getting her a job at Evissa. |
January 4, 2010 |
| 3 |
January 5, 2010 Darren feels responsible for Hannah's health problems and visits her in hospital, but he receives hostility from Rhys. Steph advises him to stay away, fearing he will do her more harm than good. When Darren finally gets to see Hannah, he is shocked by what she has to say to him. Meanwhile, Anita is planning a party while Lelia and Ravi are out of the flat, but Theresa is the only one that turns up. Soon enough, a fight breaks out between the two girls, with Ste trying to take control. However, worse is to come when Ravi collapses, and Lelia finds herself torn between her dream job and her siblings. |
January 5, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
January 3, 2011 Jason is taken to a gender disorder clinic by Heidi where he is introduced to Tamara. Seth is shocked when he finds out that Jason has been self-harming and he isn't sure who to tell. |
January 3, 2011 |
| 2 |
January 4, 2011 Jason is taken by Carl to meet the headmaster. Eva decides to hand out a letter about Jason to the students. Ricky and Lee learn about Duncan's Wolf Boy stunt. Sinead confronts a stunned Amber about Rob being the father of her baby. |
January 4, 2011 |
| 3 |
January 5, 2011 Jason gets ready for school and attempts to face up to the bullies there. Seth ends up getting into a fight with Bart which doesn't help matters. |
January 5, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | January 2, 2012 | January 2, 2012 |
| 2 | January 3, 2012 | January 3, 2012 |
| 3 | January 4, 2012 | January 4, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
January 2, 2013 When a social worker turns up to look into the situation at the Osbornes' following Charlie's disappearance, they soon realise they can't continue to go on the way they have been.However when Ruby blames Esther for not watching Charlie she finds solace at Mitzeee's. Cheryl tries to get Brendan and Seamus to bond over a lunch at the dog, however when Brendan storms out she gives him a ultimatum. And Leanne doesn't remember anything from the night before much to Dennis' dismay. |
January 2, 2013 |
| 2 |
January 3, 2013 Things end up becoming even more tense for the Osbornes. Esther manages to find friendship in a trusted source. |
January 3, 2013 |
| 3 | January 4, 2013 | January 4, 2013 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Channel 4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 23, 1995 |
| Last aired | May 20, 2026 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday at 07:00:00 |