[Marsh.]

If you're going to carry out an armed robbery you'd pick somewhere a little more worthwhile than Price Slice.

[InOne]

The fall is on tonight BBC2 9pm. Karen, Emmett, Bronagh and Gerard are in it.

All the Irish crew!

[Vanessa]

Gerard Mc Carty is in it as well.

[Marsh.]

Carmel, Mercedes, Jim and Browning running the club.

The most irritating group of people ever. I hope it doesn't last long.

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Carmel, Mercedes, Jim and Browning running the club.

The most irritating group of people ever. I hope it doesn't last long.

Clare returning could put a spanner in the works for that.

IO remember that Lynsey is coming back as a ghost!

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Youtube video

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Hollyoaks ‏@Hollyoaks
An ace selection of #CreepyWill images on @joetracini's Twitter. We're terrified

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Hollyoaks ‏@Hollyoaks 4h
#Spoilers: next week - armed robbery, a pregnant woman in grave danger & the arrival of a new family. Read more here> http://www.e4.com/blog/hollyoaks/pos...fxhkvb/view.e4 …

[Marsh.]

"Now's not the time to be accusing one of your own of that".

Uh, has Myra had a knock to the head?

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'Hollyoaks' reaction chat: James Atherton on Will, Texas reveal

Hollyoaks has wasted no time in revealing Texas Longford's killer as viewers discovered the identity of the culprit in the latest episode.

Airing on E4 last Friday (May 10) and on Channel 4 tonight (May 13), fans saw that Texas's husband Will Savage was responsible for her fatal fall as a heated row between the newly-married couple led to tragedy.

Digital Spy recently caught up with James Atherton, who plays Will, to hear his take on the big reveal and where his character goes from here.

How do you feel about Will being revealed as Texas's killer?
"I think that it's worked really well. There's been a huge build-up to this and even though it was great to have a bit of a whodunit, it's nice that they've revealed it so quickly that Will was the killer - and also that he can walk!

"As the viewers will have seen, we're playing it so that it was a bit of an accident that happened in the heat of the moment, rather than being a calculated killing. Will can act rashly when he gets angry, so now he's a killer because of that!"

When were you told this was coming up?
"It was quite a long time ago now. It was a short while after we came back from Christmas, so I've known for a good few months that this would be happening."

What kind of a reaction are you expecting from the viewers?
"Well, Texas is a pretty well-loved character so I'm pretty sure that Will is going to be hated now! That could be a good thing though, as you never want people to just be indifferent to your character."



Why is Will trying to frame Dodger?
"Will is an opportunist, so this presented itself because Dodger was the one who ran away after the murder, and also because Texas said Dodger's name just before she died.

"To be honest, Will is still in shock himself and wondering what the hell has just happened. Before the reveal, we were playing it quite ambiguous as to whether Will was deliberately trying to drop Dodger in it when he was being interviewed by the police. He tactically dropped Dodger's name in there just at the right moment!

"At the end of the day, Will is just happy to see anyone go down for this murder other than himself! He's just interested in self-preservation - it has to be anyone but him!"

So is Will pleased when police attention turns to Leanne later this week?
"He is, as he's the one who sets Leanne up! He plants the incriminating picture of Texas and Leanne arguing just before the murder, and then Ash and Barney take it straight to the police. Again, it's like Will is pulling puppets on a string and taking any opportunity that he can.

"At the point where Will finds the picture, he's freaking out because Dodger has just been released. He knows that the focus could switch to him at any moment, so when he finds the picture of Texas and Leanne fighting in the window, he knows that he can use it to his advantage.

"Over the next couple of weeks, you'll see Will doing everything he can to distract people from the fact that he's done it. He plays the grieving husband to the best of his ability, because he's just trying to keep the heat off himself."



Does Will feel any guilt?
"I think he does feel terribly guilty, but he's so distracted with trying to stay out of prison that it gets a little bit lost. What's interesting is that because Will is playing the role of the grieving husband, the guilt is there but he's using it to make sure that his reaction looks more realistic. He's using his own guilt to defend himself."

How long has Will been able to walk for?
"As far as I know, it hasn't been for very long. We haven't really talked about the specifics, but I imagine it's only been for a month or so."

Is Will capable of killing again?
"Never say never! I don't know whether he could ever be calculated about it - I don't think he's a Silas. In those heightened situations and heated moments, Will can lose his head and act in any way at all. When he's under pressure, he'll do whatever he can. Once his emotions are flared up, there's no stopping him, so I think it's definitely there now that he's done it once!"

Killers often have to get their comeuppance in soaps, but that's not always the case in Hollyoaks! Do you think the viewers will want to see Will's true colours exposed?
"Without a doubt they will! Even before Will killed Texas, I think the audience wanted to see the end of him after the way he's behaved in the past few weeks! (Laughs.) We need to see him come to a horribly sticky end at some point, although there's much more fun to be had before that."

How did you feel about saying goodbye to Bianca?
"Bianca is fantastic and she's been a wonderful actress to work with. As a cast, we all hang around together outside work so I know that Bianca will be missed by everyone - she really will''.



In the next few weeks, we'll see that Dodger and Doug don't believe that Leanne is guilty. Does Will have to watch out for those two playing detective?
"Yeah, Will does everything in his power to convince both of them that Leanne is guilty. He even goes to the remand centre with Doug and manipulates a conversation to make Leanne lose control, knowing that it'll show how crazy she can be. He hopes that will show Doug that Leanne could well have done it.

"The problem with Dodger is the possibility that he could find something incriminating against Will when he's rooting through things to try and clear Leanne.

"Dodger actually gets his hands on Will's little notebook, which is full of Texas's movements. Afterwards, Will decides to burn all of his trinkets and mementoes from his relationship with Texas, just to cover his tracks. It's the worst thing ever for Will that Dodger is free and that he's trying to clear Leanne."

Can we expect more scenes with Will and his mother Anna?
"Absolutely. There's some fantastic stuff coming up between them, but it's a little way off yet so I can't talk too much about it. Saskia is fantastic to work with and there's plenty more to be had from that relationship. I think Will and Anna might be two peas in a pod!"

There's only a few days left of voting for the British Soap Awards. Why should our readers be backing Hollyoaks?
"I think there's been some absolutely fantastic storylines this year. The bus crash week was obviously pretty awesome, and I think one of the best things that's been on screen has been the bullying story with Esther. It was handled so delicately and given so much time to breathe. Also, Emmett's leaving week was a rollicking good story, and what a fantastic end to a fantastic character.

"It's been a really strong year all round for us, so I think we really deserve some credit and notice this year. I think Hollyoaks has been the best that it's been in a long time and everybody in the building wants to make it even better.

"It's all about telling good stories and we're in a good place with that at the moment. Bryan Kirkwood's had a lot to do with that, so all I'd say is 'do the H!'"

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Jennifer Metcalfe signs new Hollyoaks deal

Here’s some good news for Hollyoaks fans - Jennifer Metcalfe has signed a new contract.

The actress has agreed a deal that will see her stay in Chester for at least another 12 months.



Bosses believe her character, feisty Mercedes McQueen, is vital to the soap’s success.

They have promised her that she will be handed top storylines over the coming months.

A show insider said: "Mercedes is a very important character for us.

"We lost Jacqui when Claire Cooper decided to leave, there was no way we could let Jen go too.

"Mercedes has some seriously explosive stuff coming up this summer that will have consequences for months to come.

"We are confident the fans are going to love it."

Great news IMO. I know Mercedes divides opinion, but she is a big character and I am pleased that she is sticking around because it is important to keep the long term cast.

Jen Metcalfe is one of the high profile names in the show so that is another reason why HO want to keep her!

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The Roscoe’s make a grand entrance!

The Roscoe family have been dubbed the ’male McQueens’ and they certainly live up to the hype during their first week in Chester.

The five brothers cause a stir when things get heated during a drinking session in The Dog.

But if you thought their mum Sandy was the calm one of the bunch - think again!

Gillian Taylforth, who plays Sandy, says she arrives all guns blazing.

She explained: "Her first scene is in The Dog and someone’s criticising the boys, Sandy comes in saying, ’Who are you having a go at?’.

"Nobody screams at her boys but her! She’s very, very protective of her children.

"Then she finds out that it’s Darren, the landlord of the house they’re renting, and she has to reverse course a little bit!"

With that kind of attitude we can’t imagine she’s going to make many friends in the village.

Gillian laughed: "I did a scene the other day with Kieron Richardson, who plays Ste, and I had to slap him round the face.

"And I’ve just done a piece where Sandy clashes with Nancy and has a go at her, but Sandy has to back down because she’s renting from her and Darren."

[Marsh.]

That scene with Carmel and Theresa was a joke.

It was almost as if she'd forgotten she'd killed Calvin and looked all surprised when she heard it. I really wish they'd write her out.

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Originally Posted by 08marsh

That scene with Carmel and Theresa was a joke.

It was almost as if she'd forgotten she'd killed Calvin and looked all surprised when she heard it. I really wish they'd write her out.

Carmel is ditzy, but I would put the blame due to inconsistent writing. At least they are revisiting that storyline!

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'Hollyoaks' Gillian Taylforth: 'Soap move has been so welcoming'

Hollyoaks newcomer Gillian Taylforth has revealed that the people of Liverpool have welcomed her since her move there for her new soap role.

The former EastEnders actress has signed up for the role of Sandy Roscoe, who settles into the village alongside her five sons later this month.



Speaking to the Liverpool Echo, Taylforth said: "I'm not just saying this, but people have been genuinely so friendly to us." Smiling, she added: "Wherever we've been, whether it's Tesco or B&Q to get bits and bobs for the new house, everyone says 'Alright Kath, how are you?'

"And they ask what I'm doing up here and when I tell them I've come up for Hollyoaks they're so lovely and kind."



Despite her new role on Hollyoaks, Taylforth revealed that people still have trouble believing that her EastEnders character Kathy Beale is actually dead.

She said: "She was actually killed off in 2005 when she was in South Africa and I was lucky because they rang me up to tell me, which they don't always do. At first I said 'Do you have to?' because I felt like she was a part of me and I think I imagined her living happily ever after somewhere.

"They explained why they were doing it, and that it would happen off-screen which in a way was nice, but in another way it means no-one quite believes it.

"I was at the airport once and this woman came up and said, 'Hello Kath, when are you coming back?' and I said 'Well, I can't, can I? I'm dead'. And she said ,'I didn't see that, so as far as I'm concerned you're still alive!'"

Taylforth recently revealed that she only had one day to accept her Hollyoaks role.

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Glad to see Barney back!

I am warming to Robbie a bit even if he is up to no good.

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Poor Leanne getting accused of murder.

[hotleggs]

Theresa Looks like a Rabbit

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Ouch Carmel and Theresa's talk.

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'You just wanna shut me up so you can get off with my mum.' Finn - so accidentally hilarious #Hollyoaks

Finn to Tony.

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Poor Leanne getting arrested.

[Marsh.]

Have they mentioned Finn and Amber's baby or have the Sharpe's been wiped from memory?

[Vanessa]

Ste is so cute!

[Vanessa]

Doug! Ugh! Tosser!

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'Hollyoaks' Danny Mac praises killer reveal: 'Will has come to life'

Hollyoaks star Danny Mac has praised the decision to make his on-screen brother Will Savage the killer of Texas Longford.

Earlier this week, flashback scenes confirmed that Will (James Atherton) was responsible for pushing Texas to her death on their ill-fated wedding day.



Speaking to Digital Spy about the twist, Mac - who plays Dodger Savage - commented: "I was really happy for James, because it's such a nice thing for the writers to have driven his character towards. Also, for Dodger, it's a seed that's planted and will hopefully produce some nice material for me further down the line, in a selfish sense!

"James is so fantastic at dealing with this. I think Will has come to life so much more since he's had this new drive and purpose. You can also see where it came from. Myself and James used to have discussions on where Will could go, as he was quite a bookish character who wasn't really doing much.

"Over time, Will had scenes with Silas, and became the jealous brother because he wasn't as confident around girls as Dodger is. This opened the door for Will to go down this dark road.

"I think it's also nice when they bring in a character and develop them into a villain, rather than just bringing in a 'bad guy' out of nowhere. It's better storytelling and much more exciting for the show, as we've seen Will develop."



The actor admitted that part of him wanted to see serial killer Silas make a shock return for Texas's murder.

He explained: "We all knew Will was the killer, but part of me was hoping that we might be thrown a curveball! I thought maybe they'd told us that Will was the killer, when really it'd been Silas.

"That would have required a lot of organisation and scheduling, but it's always possible that Hollyoaks can do something like that. Hopefully that's something that could be done in the future. I think it'd be really nice one time to have a major surprise for everyone - even the cast!"

Mac also said that it was the right move to clear Dodger, who originally appeared to be the main suspect in the murder mystery.



He explained: "I think it would have been too obvious if Dodger had done it. If you really wanted to throw a curveball, you wouldn't make Dodger the culprit. For the sake of the story and the way the future will go, it's good that it wasn't him. He seems to be one of the normal ones in the village at the minute, which is quite nice to play.

"I think that a lot of people side with Dodger because he's an 'everyman' type of character. Obviously he does have a lot of problems that your everyday person might not, as the longer you're in a soap, the crazier things get! But he does seem to be one of the more level-headed characters."