Interactive infographic: How much compensation could soap characters claim?

Life in a British soap means you’re likely to encounter more drama than the average person. If these accident-prone residents claimed for their injuries, how much compensation could they expect? With the British Soap Awards airing at 8:15pm on Sunday 25 May on ITV, First4Lawyers have asked just that question and created this interactive infographic, … >

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‘Hollyoaks’ star Amy Downham’s TV choices

Amy Downham joins the cast of Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks this week as bohemian new teacher Jen Gilmore. Tilly is swept off her feet by the fiery newcomer, but is shocked when she discovers who Jen really is.

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We caught up with Amy to find out what she likes to watch to relax between filming…

TV show to cheer you up:

“Anything that makes my sides hurt from laughing! I love Would I Lie to You or a good bit of stand-up like Michael McIntyre or Lee Mack.”

TV show to watch before going to sleep:

“I love a good drama just before I sleep, like a bedtime story! Recent favourites have been Downton Abbey, Birdsong and White Heat.”

Favourite “guilty pleasure” TV show:

“No telling ok?! For my sins it’s Made in Chelsea… I’m actually pretty excited about the next episode.”

TV show that reminds you of your childhood:

“I didn’t have TV until I was 18 so I was deprived of the joys of childhood TV! I’m a dab hand at arts and crafts though!”

TV show that reminds you of being a teenager:

“Still no TV… but we had neighbours who did! Every Thursday night we’d go over and watch Strange but True, a pretty dire supernatural documentary, but back then I loved it!”

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‘Cider is very good, but it makes people sleepy.’

What was the first television series for young people to show its youthful viewers the unvarnished truth about the shocking effects of alcohol abuse? Byker Grove? Press Gang? Hollyoaks? Wrong, wrong and wrongest. It was, in fact, a show which predates them all: Camberwick Green. In the middle of the day, while he should be … >

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‘Hollyoaks’ star Mandip Gill’s TV choices

Actress Mandip Gill stars as the fiercely independent, proud and cocksure Phoebe Jackson in Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks. This week, a terrified George is desperate to escape from Deena and Graham’s clutches. How far will the evil pair go to make George and Phoebe do what they want?

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We caught up with Mandip to find out what she likes to watch to relax between filming…

Favourite TV show to cheer you up:

The Lion Man. Although I have pretty much seen them all I don’t mind turning on a repeat to chill out to and cheer me up. It’s light entertainment that I find highly interesting.”

TV show that reminds you of your childhood:

Arthur. I think he is so adorable and reminds me of been a child. I still watch it now when it’s on and I’m not embarrassed about admitting that!”

Favourite “guilty pleasure” TV show:

“This has to be Geordie Shore. It’s so wrong but so right. I feel bad for watching it but they do entertain me.”

TV show that you find most addictive:

Keeping up with the Kardashians or any of their spin offs! I get totally engrossed in their lives.”

Axed TV show that you most wish would return:

“It has to be Friends. I want to see what has happened to them as adults. I’ve grown up watching them. It’s one of very few shows that makes me laugh.”

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‘Hollyoaks’ star Ashley Taylor Dawson’s TV choices

It’s a big week for actor Ashley Taylor Dawson in Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks. It’s the day before Nancy’s wedding and Darren is putting the final plans in place for his surprise Valentines Day nuptials. Will she forgive Darren for his deception in time to make it down the aisle?

> Catch up with Hollyoaks on 4OD.

We caught up with Ashley to find out what he likes to watch to relax between filming…

Favourite TV show to cheer you up:

8 Out of 10 Cats and Celebrity Juice always cheer me up.”

Favourite TV show to watch before going to sleep:

“I love to relax before bed by watching New Girl. I thought it was gonna be full of cheese but it totally surprised me. Very funny show, amazing writing.”

TV show that reminds you of your childhood:

“Is there anyone who grew up with Fresh Prince of Bel Air and doesn’t know all the words to the theme song? ‘Nuff said!”

TV show that reminds you of being a teenager:

Friends is just TV gold. Every episode brings back memories.”

Favourite “guilty pleasure” TV show:

“Babestation!!! Hahaha.”

TV show that you find most addictive:

“I love wildlife and anything to do with the natural world. David Attenborough always pushes the boundaries of what’s possible and every show he does is both fascinating and educational. In my opinion he has the best job in the world.”

Favourite TV show to watch hungover:

“One show that I can always rely on to make me laugh is Family Guy. Dark humour. Easy to watch. Very funny. Perfect hangover TV.”

Axed TV show that you most wish would return:

“One show I always think should make a come back is Alan Partridge. He has done some radio shows but that simply isn’t enough. WE WANT MORE! “Back of the net!””

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‘Hollyoaks’ star Jessica Fox’s TV choices

Actress Jessica Fox has a big week coming up in Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks next Monday. It’s the day before Nancy’s wedding and Darren is putting the final plans in place for his surprise Valentines Day nuptials. Will she forgive Darren for his deception in time to make it down the aisle?

> Catch up with Hollyoaks on 4OD.

We caught up with Jess to find out what he likes to watch to relax between filming…

Favourite TV show to cheer you up:

“I really love The IT Crowd. it’s super silly but really makes me laugh!”

Favourite TV show to watch before going to sleep:

“I like to put on a bit of Sex and the City. I think I might know every scene by heart by now, but the girls feel like my friends!”

TV show that reminds you of your childhood:

Mr Benn, I loved that show and have a massive print in my living room of Mr Benn saying ‘cheerio’ in the doorway of the fancy dress shop!”

TV show that reminds you of being a teenager:

“I think it has to be Friends. I remember watching the season finale when Ross said ‘Rachel’ at the alter and you could hear people all down the street shouting ‘NOOOOOOO’ at their TV!”

Your favourite “guilty pleasure” TV show:

“Probably 16 and Pregnant and the spin-off show, Teen Mom. I’ve started to really care what happens to these girls!”

TV show that you find most addictive:

“I find a lot of the American shows very addictive! I remember staying up for almost 24 hours watching Prison Break as every episode ended on a cliff hanger!”

Favourite TV show to watch hungover:

Friends. Eeveryone knows it so well and it’s very easy to just watch episode after episode!”

Axed TV show that you most wish would return:

“Probably Sex and the City. I loved that show! However, I really didn’t enjoy the last film so I’d be worried if they did do another series that it wouldn’t live up to the original.”

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