Liz Burton

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Elizabeth "Liz" Burton (formerly Liz Taylor) was a fictional character on the long-running Channel 4 British television soap opera Hollyoaks.

She was played by actress Andree Bernard and appeared between 2003-2006.

[edit] Character History

Liz is the archetypal overwrought mother of 3 teenagers and spends her life trying to maintain the peace between her offspring, whose father committed suicide. She had a difficult relationship with stepdaughter Darlene, made worse when Darlene found out that her brother Ali had (accidentally) stabbed school bully Stephen "Macki" Mackintosh, but told everybody she suspected Liz's son Justin. Darlene changed her story in court, which contributed towards Justin being acquitted of killing Macki. Liz was grateful to Darlene for this.

After Justin returned home, Liz chucked Richard out for having an affair with a colleague but said Darlene could stay with them. Liz has recently decided that her family must move away from Hollyoaks, to start afresh. However, most of her children are unwilling. Darlene has been kicked out, Sophie has said she doesn't want to leave and Justin hasn't said anything to Liz yet but Becca begged him to stay.

Liz has now left Hollyoaks, but could not persuade Mel, Sophie or Justin to go with her.

(Note: Her name is a reference to actress Elizabeth Taylor's marriages to actor Richard Burton.)