Hollyoaks spoilers follow.
Hollyoaks is set to welcome an iconic character from Brookside in the aftermath of its special crossover episode, which is set to air this Wednesday (22 October) as part of the soap’s 30th anniversary celebrations.
Making a special appearance in the crossover episode is John McArdle, who is set to reprise his role as Billy Corkhill, having appeared on Brookside between 1985 and 1990.
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Airing on Wednesday, the upcoming episode sees Donny Clark pay a visit to Brookside Close following all the drama from Tony and Diane’s wedding.
At the famous close, Donny receives an unhappy welcome from Brookside matriarch Sheila Grant, with Sue Johnston reprising the role.
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The soap has now confirmed that Billy will be making an appearance beyond the crossover episode and is set to come to Hollyoaks village in next week’s episodes after what happens with Donny’s visit to the Close.
In scenes set to air next week, Billy Corkhill arrives to pick up on the fallout from the revelations in Brookside Close.
Upon arrival, Billy finds out that Hollyoaks village is a very similar place to Brookside Close.
Speaking recently about appearing in the crossover episode, Billy actor John McArdle said he never thought he would step into the role again.
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He said: “I never thought I would ever play Billy Corkhill again, it was long gone. When I got the call I was surprised and thought: ‘That’s interesting!’ And to be going into Hollyoaks for some scenes, as well as the main celebratory Brookside crossover, it all sounded wonderful.”
Asked if had any reservations about returning to the role, McArdle said: “The only doubt I had was, would I remember how to play Billy? He was an iconic character, I’ve got to get it spot on. So I started watching STV’s repeats. I never kept any of my Brookside episodes so it’s given me a chance to look back.”
Hollyoaks airs on Mondays-Wednesdays with its Channel 4 streaming premiere at 7am, then an E4 broadcast the same night at 7pm. Full episodes are also released on YouTube a week after their Channel 4 release.
Selected omnibus episodes are available via Prime Video.
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