List of Hollyoaks characters (2006)

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The following is a list of minor characters that first appeared in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks in 2006, by order of first appearance.

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Eddie Griffiths

Eddie Griffiths
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed by Che Watson
Duration 2006, 2008–09, 2010
First appearance 2006
Last appearance 6 April 2010
Profile
Date of birth January 2006
Occupation Sergeant

Edward "Eddie" Griffiths has been played by actor and musician, Che Watson since 2006

Eddie is a police officer and works alongside Calvin Valentine. Eddie first appeared in 2006, when Calvin was going to move in with him. Calvin then decided not to after the death of his mother. In 2008, Eddie found drugs in Calvin's coat pocket after seeing him with Nige. The following day, Eddie confronted Calvin and told him that he was going to report him to Superintendent Lacey, but Calvin later convinced him not to.

He returned on 15 September 2008, during a routine search of The Loft.

On 5 February 2009, it was revealed that he had been promoted to sergeant, although on 6 April 2010 he wore a Constable's uniform.

Charlie Dean

Charlie Dean
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed by Joshua McConville (2006-2010)
Charlie Behan (2011-)
Duration 2006—
First appearance December 2006
Profile
Date of birth 21 December 2006
Home The Dog in the Pond

Charles "Charlie" Adam Dean is the son of Becca Dean and Justin Burton, Becca gave birth to him after being sentenced to imprisonment after alleged under-age activity with Justin Burton. After Charlie was born, it was unknown whether Justin or Jake Dean was his father. Steph Dean convinced him to take a paternity test in January 2007, but Jake destroyed the results and assumed the role of Charlie's father, along with Nancy Dean.

When Charlie was taken in to hospital in January 2008 for leukaemia treatment, it was revealed that Jake was not the father (his blood did not match that of Charlie), and that Justin was actually the father of Charlie. After the start of the custody proceedings between Nancy and Jake (following Jake's attempted rape of Nancy), in March 2008, Jake attempted to take his own life, along with that of Charlie. Jake was put into a secure unit and Justin convinced Jake to confess to the murder of Sean Kennedy promising to stop backing Nancy with her case to get custody Jake agreed,Charlie stayed with Frankie.

Charlie was mentioned on Friday 6 March 2009 during a conversation between Justin, his father's flatmate Ste Hay and a group of men in The Dog in the Pond who call themselves "The Rowdy Boys". They were talking about their children and Ste informed them that Justin had a little boy, he then proceeded to say that Justin didn't mind not being part of his son's life to which Justin replied that Charlie was better off were he was. One of "The Rowdy Boys" Ste's friend Natty then said that he'd have to be somewhere pretty good then. Justin got angry told Natty he didn't know anything about him (Justin) and stormed off.

On 3 June 2009, Justin left the village asking best friend Ste Hay to keep an eye on Charlie. In October 2009 Jake was released from a secure unit but was told he must stay away from Charlie. Charlie now lives with his aunt Nancy.

Mrs. Webster

Mrs Webster
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed by Christine Mackie
Duration 2006–08
First appearance 2006
Last appearance January 2008
Profile
Occupation Headmistress

Mrs. Webster was the head teacher at Hollyoaks High School. She spoke to Nancy Hayton when she was struggling in school due to her sister Becca Dean's murder, and later when Nancy accused of sexual harassment. Mrs. Webster's son Pete Webster worked as a teacher and sexually harassed Tina McQueen in October 2007. Tina told Mrs. Webster, who made her son apologise. Pete later tried to force himself on Tina, fired her, and was humiliated by her sister Jacqui McQueen. In January 2008, following Michaela McQueen's overdose, she performed a spot check of all the students' lockers for drugs. She almost uncovered Fletch's drugs in his locker, but was stopped by the fire alarm.

In June 2008 she was involved in the story about Josh and Michaela cheating in their coursework. They both eventually were suspended for a week. Also Sasha Valentine and Fletch stole her laptop to sell for drugs but it was eventually returned. During both of these happenings, Mrs Webster never made an appearance.

Mrs. Wesbter was not seen on-screen again because in November 2008, Govinda Roy, the father of Ravi Roy, Ash Roy, Anita Roy and Leila Roy, debuted as the new headmaster at Hollyoaks High.[1]

Diane Valentine

Diane Valentine
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed by Pauline Black
Duration 2006
First appearance 17 July 2006
Last appearance 20 July 2006
Profile
Date of birth 1967
Date of death 21 July 2006

Diane Valentine and her three children bought the home of Liz Burton and their arrival started off inauspiciously when they had to forcibly remove Liz's daughters Sophie and Mel. Diane was proud of her oldest son, Calvin, although she was upset about his plans to leave home once he graduated from the police force. Sonny was involved in various criminal activities Diane knew nothing about. Her daughter, Sasha was the youngest of the family and coping with growing up.

Diane's stay in town was short-lived, on her way to her car, she dropped her keys. When she bent over to pick them up, she didn't see Jake Dean's car hurtling towards her.

Diane's death shattered her family, as their absentee father Leo showed up to try to pick up the pieces.

Foz

Foz
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed by Benjamin Hart
Duration 2006–07
First appearance 31 August 2006
Last appearance 2 January 2007

"Foz" was the boyfriend of Nancy Hayton. He is a tattooist and was working in a tattoo parlour when Nancy met him. Foz is a counter-stereotype; although heavily tattooed and pierced, he is actually philosophical, peaceful and artistic. He painted a 'realistic' memorial to those who died in The Dog fire, to the dismay of the bereaved Justin Burton. After losing the premises to his tattoo parlour, Foz decided to go back to college and he became a part-time lecturer and MA student at Hollyoaks Community College. He has a free spirited New Age mother (Willow) who made a brief appearance. According to Willow, she spent Foz's childhood taking him touring round circus and women's camps.

As of January 2, 2007, Foz has left Hollyoaks as a result of a higher calling; to serve and assist the impoverished of Goa. Nancy had agreed to go with him, but changed her mind at the last minute. They said they loved each other, and Foz said maybe he'd run into her somewhere in the world someday. His final words were, "Take care."

Ricky Bowen

Ricky Bowen
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed by Simon Cassidy
Duration 2006
First appearance December 2006
Last appearance December 2006

Richard "Ricky" Bowen is the father of McQueen siblings Carmel, John Paul, and Michaela. He had popped in and out of their lives and Carmel and John Paul had learned not to trust him, but Michaela wanted a chance to get to know him. She managed to get his number and he came to visit her. He told her he wanted to make up for the past, but while they were alone in the house, he convinced her to go out to the store. While she was gone, he stole the family's Christmas gifts, liquor, and television. Michaela was heartbroken.


Other characters

John Peabody (Robin Savage, 2005–2006)

John Peabody was a lecturer at HCC. It was during one of his classes that everyone learned Gilly was only pretending to be a student.

Declan (Tim Smith, 10 March 2006)

Declan was in charge of the group called Strawmen. Steph contacted him to see her boyfriend Cameron for a spot in the band. Declan was very impressed and Cameron went off on a European tour he never returned from.

Brian Fletcher (Craig Conway, 5 April 2006)

Brian was a relationship counselor Sean Kennedy went to see with estranged wife Louise Summers. Their constant bickering convinced Brian that they were unsuitable as a couple, but Louise's anger over this pronouncement led her to a passionate kiss with Sean.

Tommy McIntyre (Ash Tandon, 11 April 2006)

Tommy was selling clothes in the SU Bar when Joe Spencer and friend Jez browsed through his items. Tommy liked Joe's jacket, which Joe had designed himself, and purchased from him, planning to sell.

Police Officer (Loveday Smith, 11 April 2006)

A police officer who arrested Jessica Harris, Olivia Johnson, and Tony Hutchinson for a naked protest at Il Gnosh.

Scotty (Matthew Ganley, summer 2006)

Scotty appeared in four episodes. He worked for Warren Fox, involved in tasks such as beating up a man who owed Warren money.

Carl (Ian McHale, 14 August 2006)

Carl owed Warren money, but could only pay him some part. Louise Summers witnessed the tense exchange, and later saw Scotty beating and threatening Carl. She called the police.

Shane (Graeme Dalling, 14 August 2006)

Shane was the cause of a car accident. Calvin Valentine, who had recently lost his mother in a car accident, was one of the first cops at the scene, and intimidated Shane to the point where he fled. Calvin caught up with him and jumped him, but before anything else could happen, Calvin's partner Eddie separated them.

Penny Hathaway (Tara Daniels, 17–18 August 2006)

Penny worked at Zedek, a market research company Mel Burton briefly worked for. At the end of Mel's first day, Penny asked her to join the group for a drink. Mel reluctantly agreed, and soon got completely drunk, berating her co-workers as they left the restaurant. The next day, Penny fired Mel, who had no memory of what had happened, and told her where to get her money.

Jonathan Winrow (Andrew Hinton Brown, 17 August 2006)

Jonathan was a reporter for the Chester Herald. He interviewed Gilly Roach after Gilly stopped a robbery.

Mrs. Temple (Julie Goodyear, 27 October 2006)

Mrs. Temple ran the Homely Private Hotel, temporary home of the Dean family after the Dog burned down. During their six week stay at the B&B, they managed to break every rule. Mrs. Temple finally threw them out after Darren accidentally walked in on Steph whilst she was in the shower. Mrs. Temple lusted after Jake and told him he could stay on as a handyman if he wanted.

Willow (Marella Oppenheim, October 2006)

When Nancy Hayton thought her boyfriend Foz was cheating on her, she tracked him down, only to find him talking to his mother, Willow. Willow was a self-described "New Age traveller" who'd dropped into town for a visit. She had taken Foz from place to place throughout his childhood, always championing the causes she believed in, and she felt her son had sold out. In spite of their sparring, mother and son cared about each other. Willow talked to Nancy about self-empowerment and encouraged her to fight for her sister Becca's freedom. After telling Foz about her new lover and getting Foz to agree to a visit, she returned home.

Joe Jones (Steven Cabra, November 2006)

Debbie Dean got her sister Steph an audition for famous rock star Joe Jones. Joe was more interested in bedding Steph. He led her to believe they had a future together, only to be gone by the time she woke up the next morning. Steph got her revenge by selling her story to a tabloid.

References

  1. ^ "Meet the Roy Family". Channel 4. 2008-09-24. http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/H/hollyoaks/news/previous/08/09/080924.html. Retrieved 2008-09-24. 
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