HOLLYOAKS will treat fans to an extra special trip down memory lane with two eras of nostalgic throwbacks for Hollyoaks@25.
The Channel 4 soap will celebrate its 25th birthday by airing five of the must-see weeks in its history, digging back in the archives to bring old plotlines back to life from 1995-2000 and 2001-2005.
Hollyoaks’ current stars will introduce the drama from yesteryear and this week, Tony Hutchinson actor Nick Pickard and Mercedes McQueen actress Jen Metcalfe are in the hot seat.
They will re-introduce viewers to the show’s first ever big stunt, aired in 1999, and debut villain Rob Hawthorne.
It will see a young Tony, Lewis, Ruth and Lucy in serious danger as they are held captive in a huge water tank.
It remains to be seen if they all escape, or just some, and if so how they complete their feat.
Actor Nick will sit, in a socially distanced way, alongside Jen to watch the nail-biting scenes which show his character face his fate.
Talking about the new series, Nick said: “It is so lovely being back on set, and seeing all of my fellow co-stars, and what better way to return
than to host a new special birthday series with the lovely Jennifer Metcalfe?
“Although it’s been so difficult to remember my scripts after all this time, I’m a bit rusty…!
“I can’t believe it’s been as long as 25 years. After my first call back for Tony Hutchinson, I would never have guessed that I would still be here all these years later.”
Talking of the soap’s new social distancing measures, Nick added: “Things are a lot different on set – the change is definitely noticeable, but there’s no better feeling than being back – it’s home.
“There are lots of exciting throwbacks in store for Hollyoaks@25, so keep
your eyes peeled.”
Viewers will get their first look at look at Jen and Nick introducing Hollyoaks@25 after tonight’s E4 episode.
