ChrisL

I forgot to add that Holyoaks does not have a headwriter, but the story consultant and storyliner, both help to devise the storylines with series producer Gareth Philips. EastEnders is the only British soap with a headwriter.

once again, thanks so much dannigold for this information -- at least now i know who i can thank for my favorite stories on both EastEnders and Hollyoaks!

dannigold - i love the interview with Simon you included also - a thousand thanks!

dannigold - THANK YOU for the clarification!!!

Hello All,

I've finally jumped on the EastEnders and Hollyoaks bandwaggon, and I sure am estatic that I did! I'm currently in love with both shows and I have a question: here in the States the Head Writer comes up with the storyline for the show - who is the person who does this for the UK soaps? I see titles in the credits that say "Series Consultant," "Series Story Producer." Would one of these titles be considered the Head Writer?

Those credits I listed are from EastEnders - the credits for Hollyoaks list "Storyliner," "Story Consultant," - I need to know WHO is the head writer, dang it! LOL. Thanks in advance for the clarification if anyone can give it.

Hello All,

I've finally jumped on the EastEnders and Hollyoaks bandwaggon, and I sure am estatic that I did! I'm currently in love with both shows and I have a question: here in the States the Head Writer comes up with the storyline for the show - who is the person who does this for the UK soaps? I see titles in the credits that say "Series Consultant," "Series Story Producer." Would one of these titles be considered the Head Writer?