List of Hollyoaks characters (2003)

The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks in 2003, in order of first appearance.

Emma Chambers

Chris O'Brien

Chris O'Brien
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed by	Neil Hardy
Duration	2003–04, 2007
First appearance	2003
Last appearance	January 2007
Classification	Past; regular
Profile
Occupation	Student
Family First cousins Sam "O.B." O'Brien

Chris O'Brien is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Neil Hardy. He first appeared in the village when he was sent there by his parents to attend Hollyoaks community college. He was meant to live with his cousin Sam "O.B." O'Brien but often spent his time sleeping rough or staying up all night partying. Chris only attended college for a few weeks, although enrolled full-time under the strict instructions of his parents, he decided he wouldn't return after causing a small fire in the art department. He continued to lie to his parents though by telling them his studies were going well, and he was settling in well to full-time education. With no money he took a part-time job at a local builder's merchant, but quit after only 4 hours. Instead, he found stealing easier but was caught shoplifting bread at the Drive ‘n’ Buy which resulted in a night in the police cells. This arrest caused his parent to be informed, and after learning he had quit college months ago, they travelled to Chester to take him home where they could keep an eye on him. Chris returned to the village for a short time in January 2007.

Dale Jackson

Dale Jackson
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed by	Laila Rouass
Duration	2003
First appearance	3 February 2003
Last appearance	2003
Classification	Past; regular
Profile
Occupation	Police officer

Dale Jackson is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Laila Rouass. She appeared throughout 2003. Upon Rouass's casting the Liverpool Echo said "if tv bosses are looking for a replacement for Cilla - Hollyoaks newest recruit may be the answer" and described her as a "new soap siren".[1] She was also described as "feisty" and her entrances was said to "ruffle a few feathers".[1] Dale has also been described as having a "no-nonsense attitude".[2]

Rouass commented on the casting saying "Dale is a real go-getter, very independent and career-minded she doesn't take any nonsense. I've really settled into the `family' now. It's certainly been a change from my past experience, but Dale is a really strong character and the role has certainly given me something to get my teeth into".[1] Rouass started filming in December 2002.[1] The character has also been described as "mysterious".[3] Rouass beat seventy other auditionees for the part which she said "was unbelievable" and added that she didn't "know how I got it". Rouass also added that she was "loving every minute of it".[4]

Dale Jackson arrives in Hollyoaks village to investigate series of murders. Colleague Will Davies allows Dale to move in with him and his son, Ben and daughter Abby. Abby begins to see Dale as a mother figure but Ben is dubious about him living together. She sleeps with Ben and is caught by Will. Ben tries to apologise; however, Will insists that it really never bothered him and makes it clear to Ben that he is free to do anything he wanted. Dale tells Will she has feelings for him and the pair begin to date, despite Ben's warnings. Ben was furious at his father's actions and accuses Dale of using him, leading Will to throw Ben out of his own house. Eventually, Will and Ben make up, but Dale leaves after being sacked by the commissioner.

The Daily Mirror commented positively on Rouass's performance saying it was "sizzling" and had "set the screen alight".[4] The Liverpool Echo commented positively on her "will they, won't they" storyline with Will labelling it a "far more pressing puzzle to be solved" than the serial killer storyline.[5]

Natalie Osborne

Joe Spencer

Robbie Flynn

Robert Flynn
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed by	Andy Newton-Lee
Duration	2003–2004
First appearance	12 September 2003
Last appearance	1 October 2004
Classification	Past; regular
Profile
Occupation	Holiday rep
Home	Ibiza

Robert "Robbie" Flynn was a cheeky student who was also stubborn, hot-headed and set in his ways. Robbie preferred to have his own space and found the prospect of sharing a room in his halls of residence distinctly unappetising after a mistake by the admin, had him sharing a room with Joe Spencer. The two battled with each other hoping to get the other one to move out, this lasted a while as the two kept on winding each other up and getting back at one another, but they eventually decided to give up the war and become friends. Robbie found some love interest after he managed to sleep with Student President Chloe Bruce. According to Joe, Robbie moved to Ibiza to become a Holiday rep.

Liz Burton

Liz Burton
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed by	Andrée Bernard
Duration	2003–2006
First appearance	10 October 2003
Last appearance	2 June 2006
Introduced by	Jo Hallows
Classification	Past; regular
Family Husband Michael Burton (backstory) Richard Taylor (2004–2005) Sons Justin Burton Daughters Mel Burton Sophie Burton Grandsons Charlie Dean

Elizabeth Burton (also Taylor) is played by Andrée Bernard and first appeared on 10 October 2003. She single mother of three teenagers Mel, Sophie, and Justin, Liz spent most of her life trying to maintain the peace between her offspring, after their father committed suicide. She had a difficult relationship with her stepdaughter Darlene, made worse when Darlene found out that her brother Ali had (accidentally) stabbed school bully Stephen "Macki" Mackintosh to death, but told the police that she suspected Liz's son Justin of being the killer. Darlene changed her testimony in court, which contributed towards Justin being acquitted of killing Macki and Liz was grateful to Darlene for this. After Justin returned home, Liz chucked Richard out for having an affair with a colleague but said Darlene could stay with them. Liz had decided that her family should move away from Hollyoaks to Colchester, to start afresh. However, all of her children were unwilling to move with her and she left Hollyoaks without Mel, Sophie and Justin.

Sophie Burton

Mel Burton

Justin Burton

Richard Taylor

Darlene Taylor

Ali Taylor

References

1. "Bollywood star with Hollywood fans is new soap siren". Liverpool Echo. 9 January 2003. Retrieved 17 September 2011.
2. "Interview: Star Of India - Laila Rouass; Dawn Collinson meets the sultry new face on hit soap Hollyoaks". Liverpool Echo. 15 January 2003. Retrieved 17 September 2011.
3. "Soap gossip..." Daily Record (Scotland). 18 January 2003. Retrieved 17 September 2011.
4. "Double trouble; Hollyoaks clocks up its 1,000th episode this week, but co-stars Elize du Toit and Laila Rouass reveal that being a soap babe is no guarantee of a happy love life. In fact, they reckon it makes men run a mile". Daily Mirror. 19 April 2003. Retrieved 17 September 2011.
5. "Sexy TV duo who just love their will they, won't they storyline". Liverpool Echo. 23 April 2003. Retrieved 17 September 2011.

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