Hollyoaks star Nicole Barber-Lane has admitted that she is grateful for the McQueen family's recent on-screen dramas.

The soap clan have been pushed to their limits over the past few months with Carmel leaving home after suffering facial scarring and Mercedes becoming increasingly unstable in her explosive feud with Mitzeee Minniver.

Barber-Lane told PA that she feels "really lucky" to have been at the centre of the big scenes as her matriarchal character Myra tries to do what is best for the family.

The actress commented: "I think like many mothers, she tries her best. Whether her best is up to scratch is another question. She's certainly a very lenient parent, but also she would do anything for her kids, that comes before anything else.

"I'm actually a lot softer as a parent through playing her, so that's quite funny. I think, 'Oh God, I'm a worse parent than Myra!'"

She added: "I've been really lucky recently, I've had some fantastic scenes with all the girls. I really feel like Myra's sort of back, looking after the family."

Next week's Hollyoaks episodes see Myra pay a visit to Carmel in the hope that she will return home at last.

Some more spoilers here:).

http://www.waveguide.co.uk/hollyoaks.htm

New opening titles, no more switches between sequences:).

I'm so happy Doug left! No more Stug! Yay! :amazed::cheer2::thumbs2::cheer:

Former Holby City and Coronation Street star Jeremy Sheffield has been cast in Hollyoaks.

The actor has signed up for the part of Dodger Savage's biological father Patrick Blake, who will make his first appearance on screen in a few weeks' time.

While firm details of Patrick's first scenes have yet to be revealed, it's sure to be an emotional moment for Dodger as he comes face-to-face with his long-lost dad.

Dodger's world was rocked in the summer when he learned that wheeler-dealer Dirk (David Kennedy) is not his real father.

He initially kept his discovery to himself, but later lost his temper with Dirk for hiding the truth from him - and the pair's relationship has since been strained.

Sheffield had a short stint in Weatherfield last December and January as he took on the part of charmer Danny Stratton for Becky McDonald's departure storyline. He is also well-known for his role as Alex Adams on Holby City.

The actor commented: "I'm very happy to be joining Hollyoaks at a time when things are getting very exciting."

Earlier this year, Danny Mac - who plays Dodger - told Digital Spy that he was looking forward to the arrival of his character's real dad.

Mac said in August: "That's what's driving me through storylines at the moment. That's the place where it inevitably has to go, for better or for worse. He needs to find out who his father is and get some questions answered.

"It's such a life-changing time for Dodger, but it's nice that it hasn't been one big stunt or one big drama. Instead, it's just slowly fizzling through the other stories and building up. It's really good to have a prolonged storyline."

Hollyoaks airs weeknights at 6.30pm on Channel 4, with first look screenings at 7pm on E4.


http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s1...al-father.html

Caught up with all the episodes
Amazing :love:

Last week was fantastic! I hope Walker comes back! He can be the new resident baddie ! :devil:

Jeremy Sheffield :worship: I love him.

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I heard he was joining Hollyoaks! Is he playing Dodger dad Patrick? :amazed:

bbfan1991 has posted about it above Ness ^ :)

Oh right! Sorry! I got excited when i saw your pic! He's such a DILF! :evilgrin:

:evilgrin: yes he is. Remember him in the Natalie Imbruglia video for Torn?

:lovedup:

Yes! I remember! I also can't wait to see Eoghan. Apparently he's an old friend of Brendan!Omg! Is he an ex? :amazed::evilgrin:

'Hollyoaks' Dodger Savage to discover twin sister:

Hollyoaks regular Dodger Savage is to discover that he has a twin sister in a shock storyline twist, Digital Spy can exclusively reveal.

Actress Emily Lawrance has been cast in the role of Sienna, the twin sibling Dodger never knew he had.

Dodger (Danny Mac) learns of Sienna's existence when he finally manages to track down his biological father Patrick Blake, played by former Coronation Street star Jeremy Sheffield.

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The cheeky ladies' man is left stunned by his latest life-changing discovery, while Sienna has been tipped to cause mayhem when she makes her arrival in the Hollyoaks village.

Lawrance commented: "Joining Hollyoaks is going to be fun and a great experience for me. It goes without saying that working with Jeremy is brilliant."

Dodger has already experienced his fair share of family dramas this year, as he only recently learned that wheeler dealer Dirk (David Kennedy) is not his real dad.

Recent episodes have seen Dodger struggling with his discovery, so time will only tell how he'll cope with the next revelations.

Patrick and Sienna's first scenes will be broadcast in the week commencing Monday, November 19.

Omg! New characters! Sounds great! :dance:

Jeremy Sheffield is a very good Actor, so I am pleased that he is joining the show:).

It shocks most people that he is in fact gay because most think he is straight, although of course his sexuality has nothing to do with his job.

I am not happy at the second news because the show is cast is too big, but I do hope that the Actress is good and that the character. When the new Producer is appointed I hope BK, Tony trim down the cast!

Yep, nice to have some non-stereotypical gay guys in the media.

Lynsey's funeral pictures:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz...=feeds-newsxml

I like Darren and Rhys, although I am not keen on their current storylines. Are they determined to ruin two of their best male characters?

Tom and Esther's scenes are so sweet:). Poor Nancy.

I am enjoying Myra being shown more too, her and Dirk work well together.

Joel and Theresa return pictures:

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s1...-pictures.html

cindy top :evilgrin:

:joker:

'Hollyoaks' lines up Ally, Lacey spark?

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s1...-pictures.html

Nicole Barber-Lane, who plays Myra McQueen in Hollyoaks has said it is "one of the best times for her as a character".

The actress, who has played the McQueen matriarch since 2006, said: "I'm having the best time ever at the moment. Some stuff coming up, you're absolutely going to love it. Watch out, that's all I can say.

"The great thing about this character is you can take her seriously, you can take her to panto levels, you can take her anywhere and she sort of sits quite comfortably. I'm really enjoying Myra at the moment. For me it's one of the best times for her as a character."

While many of the characters in Hollyoaks show they can have a meaner side, Nicole said about Myra: "I can't exactly see that happening. That would be funny but you couldn't take her seriously as that."

The character has experienced several traumatic events recently in the show, including dealing with the arguments of her many daughters and being sent to prison for six months.

Nicole explained: "She wants to be happy, she wants her family around her, a bit of romance, she wants that happy ending."

More spoilers here:

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s13/hollyoaks/

:)