Jack Hollins

Jack Hollins
Doctors character
Portrayed by	Nicolas Woodman
Duration	2009–14
First appearance	4 August 2009
Last appearance	20 December 2014
Introduced by	Peter Eryl Lloyd
Classification	Former; regular
Profile
Occupation	Student
Family Father Rob Hollins Mother Karen Hollins Sisters Imogen Hollins Grandfathers Billy Hollins Grandmothers Mary Hollins Brenda Teale Aunts Megan Hollins Other relatives Eileen Penrose Albert Penrose Ag Penrose Gwen Eileen Marie Garner Violet Mason Jeff Hollins

Jack Hollins is a fictional character in the BBC soap opera Doctors, played by Nicolas Woodman. Jack first appeared on 4 August 2009, and left Doctors on 21 September 2012.^[1] He returned for brief stints in December 2013 and June, November and December 2014.

Storylines

In September 2009, Jack was kidnapped accidentally with Dr. Heston Carter and Dr. Zara Carmichael. Jack & Zara were locked in a caravan and decided to have Sex. They continued the relationship even though they nearly got caught by staff of the Mill and Jack's Mum, Karen. In November 2009, After sex Jack caught Zara injecting a mysterious substance in her bathroom. Jack was surprised at Zara and thought it was drugs. But it actually was Testosterone for Zara as she was going through an early menopause. Towards the end of November and early December 2009 Rob found out about Zara's relationship with Jack but Rob told him not to tell Karen, but Imogen spilled the beans and Karen got very angry. She was angry at Rob for not telling her and when she confronted Zara they had a fight at Reception at the Mill.

In late January 2010 Jack's mum, Karen Hollins was approached by Gerry Cutler who was the father of Lewis Cutler Jack's University friend. He asked if Lewis, his son, could stay at their house over the Easter holidays as he was going away. Karen accepted but unfortunately, unaware to Karen, Rob, Immie & Jack, Lewis had a serious Mental problem. As the week continued it came clear that there was problems with Lewis but he covered his tracks very easily. Imogen, Jack's sister was the first to notice it, she tried to warn her mother, father & brother, but they ignored her. Jack said she was being 'pathetic'. Jack noticed something was a bit strange with Lewis but kept it to himself. Then Karen noticed a mark in her kitchen table, a knife mark. She knew it was Lewis. Imogen then realised that her art project was tampered with, by Lewis. She told her mum and they got worried. Jack was called to a fake interview at the University, Karen was very worried and went to the University, trying to find Jack. Amongst the hostages were, Ellie, Sia, Ned. Lewis was armed with a gun and shot hostage Sia. Karen tried to talk Lewis out of killing them all, it didn't work. Karen's husband, Rob came running up with a colleague and Dr. Simon Bond. Rob was called down but Simon stayed to help injured Sia. After a scream Rob came running back up and charged in. After a struggle with the gun Karen got the gun of Lewis and he was shot by a police officer. Lewis was killed. Karen, Rob, Jack & Immie all burnt Immie's art work the following day.

Jack then starts attending University at Letherbridge to study a property degree. However when the news came that Karen was pregnant at her older age and that she had an abortion which leads to them separating, Jack's grades starts to deteriorate, which his course tutor raises concerns for him. They discuss the situation and tells him that it is his parents' problem and that he needs to set his own priorities. She then agrees to give him an extension. This conversation leads Jack to start setting his own responsibilities and of others. When Immie starts to invite her friends over to the house, Jack controls this on their parents' behalf and when one of Immie's friends starts to take advances on Jack he rejects her, instead concentrating on finishing his coursework. He decided to leave in September 2012. in 2013 Karen forgets who every one and thing and Jack goes to see her. He returns in June 2014 to spend some quality time with his family. He again returns for Karen's wedding in December 2014.

Creation

Background

Jack is the oldest child and only son to, Sergeant Rob Hollins who works at Letherbridge Police station and, Karen Hollins, Senior Receptionist at the Mill Health Centre. He is the older brother by two years to, Imogen. Jack is currently a student at the University of Letherbridge studying Law.

Development

Departure

On 3 September 2012, it was confirmed that cast members Charlie Clemmow who plays Imogen Hollins and Woodman would be departing. Woodman's departure scenes aired on 21 September 2012.^[2]

Reintroduction

On 26 October 2013, it was reported by Digital Spy that Woodman would reprise his role as Jack in what was described as a "part of a dramatic new storyline". Speaking of his return, Woodman commented: "It was really nice to work with Jan and Chris again and to be back in the Doctors family."^[3]

Reception

Woodman was nominated for "Best Daytime Star" in the 2011 Inside Soap Awards.^[4] He was nominated for "sexiest male" at the 2012 British Soap Awards.^[5]

See also

• List of Doctors characters

References

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