I wonder how much longer Anita has on the show. Sheree Murphy made it sound like she was hired just before Marquess came in and they were sending out feelers to her since last fall. I think Marquess inherited her contract and had no choice but to carry out this upcoming story with Anita and her long lost mother.

I've never read the books, but I usually bad books based on TV shows.

Hmm, the Sun Hill Fire episodes, which happened during Marquess' time at The Bill, are on YouTube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7hJxYXrxPQ

Isn't Marquess known to revamp the production values and overall aesthetics on his shows?

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Hollyoaks: Later is coming back for a third series, headed by Paul Marquess:

http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/s13/hollyoaks/news/a215209/c4-commissions-third-hollyoaks-later.html

EXCLUSIVE: C4 commissions third 'Hollyoaks Later'

Monday, April 19 2010, 7:34am EDT

By Kris Green, Soaps Editor

C4 commissions third 'Hollyoaks Later'

Channel 4 has commissioned a third series of Hollyoaks Later, Digital Spy can exclusively reveal.

The late-night E4 spinoff show - which is currently in pre-production at the Liverpool soap's home at Lime Pictures - will this year be headed up by Hollyoaks' new producer Paul Marquess.

Speaking about the project, Marquess said: "This commission is a huge vote of confidence in Hollyoaks from Channel 4. Seamlessly integrated with the 6.30pm shows, Hollyoaks Later 2010 will be the most exciting series so far. Prepare to be blown away."

Storyline details have yet to be confirmed but regular characters slated to be involved include husband and wife duo Mercedes (Jennifer Metcalfe) and Malachy Fisher (Glen Wallace), as well as McQueen cousins (Hollie-Jay Bowes) and Theresa (Jorgie Porter).

Newcomers Carl, Riley and Seth Costello - played by Paul Opacic, Rob Norbury and Miles Higson - will also appear alongside Rachel Shenton, who portrays new wannabe glamour model Mitzeee.

Commissioning editor for Channel 4 Roberto Troni said: "Hollyoaks is a hit with E4 audiences and we always look for opportunities to extend the brand and give fans something extra.

"The Hollyoaks Later spinoff provides a unique opportunity to experiment in a late night slot while staying true to the series. The late-night storylines will be a cocktail of fun, glamour and grown-up drama."

The five hour-long episodes are due to begin filming toward the middle of the year and are expected to transmit on E4 across consecutive weeknights in October.

Last year's run, which was headed up by EastEnders exec and former Hollyoaks boss Bryan Kirkwood, featured soapland's first ever parachute death and a special cameo appearance by Welsh songstress Bonnie Tyler.

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I hope Malachy being included means Marquess has big plans for the character and that this isn't just his exit. Malachy was one of my favorites during the time I watched consistently and he and Jennifer Metcalfe had fab chemistry until the Calvin disaster.

I'm looking forward to this. The Sarah stuff in the last one was the highlight for 2009 on HO and probably in soap overall.

I'm looking forward to this. The Sarah stuff in the last one was the highlight for 2009 on HO and probably in soap overall.

And that came courtesy of Kirkwood too.

I honestly can't think of one good thing Lucy Allan has done for this show in the past year.

I liked seeing a lighter side of Frankie, not a lot else off the top of my head. I think some people felt like she did a better job with Cindy than Kirkwood did.

'Oaks boss plans "outrageous" Cindy plot

Hollyoaks boss Paul Marquess has revealed that he has a shocking storyline in store for schemer Cindy Cunningham.

Cindy will leave the Channel 4 soap temporarily later this year because Stephanie Waring, who plays the character, is expecting her second child.

In an interview with Inside Soap, Marquess confirmed that Cindy will depart with a bang and also promised that interesting times are ahead for her husband Tony (Nick Pickard).

Marquess commented: "We've got big plans for Tony, especially as Cindy will be bowing out when Steph Waring goes on maternity leave in the summer."

Asked how Cindy leaves, he replied: "All I can say is that it's really outrageous. When I told Steph, her jaw hit the floor - and then bounced back up again!"

Waring announced her pregnancy last month. She is already mother to a young daughter named Mia, who she welcomed in 2005.

You can read parts of Paul Marquess' new interview with Inside Soap here via this slideshow from Digital Spy:

http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/i258998/who-has-been-axed.html

Some interesting things he said that I'm looking forward to:

- He loves Darren and we will see a 'whole new side' to him

- He loves The McQueens and there will be yet another new one.

- Jacqui, in particular, will embark on a new direction. He LOVES Claire Cooper.

- He has big plans for Tony and Cindy

- Lee Hunter will enroll at HCC as a drama student, and one of his first big things is putting on a play. Marquess says it will be hysterical.

- The Costellos arrive in August

- The second new family will arrive later in the year, they're still under "development."

- The show will be a little brighter than it was at the end of last year, but there will still be serious storylines.

- The Costellos will be the new owners of The Dog

The only bad thing he said is that he loves Cheryl.

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I'm glad to hear he loves Jacqui!

Wow, Lee is still a student. He's the new Zak Ramsey

They should put Lee with Steph, and if they ever bring Lisa back, it can be an interesting dynamic as Steph and Lisa have a complicated history.

I don't know what to think of the Steph and Gilly stuff going on now. Why is Gilly still on this show?

I wonder if we'll be getting any stunts, as Marquess seemed into them on other shows...

Ah, seems I can relax then. He loves Darren and Cindy!

I hope Steph manages to stick around, but Marquess might feel her character might be "tired." I hope not, though.

Oaks to introduce third new family

Hollyoaks boss Paul Marquess has revealed that he plans to introduce another new family to the soap later this year.

The show's new series producer last week announced a string of new signings who will be part of two new clans - the Costellos and the Sharpes.

Speaking to Inside Soap about what else he has in store, Marquess confirmed: "Later in the year, there'll be another family but they're still very much in development.

"They'll arrive with a story about how kids react when their mother is becoming more and more selfish in what she wants, and sort of screwing up the lives of her children in the process."

Meanwhile, on what viewers can expect from the Sharpes, he said: "They're going to utterly change one of the existing character's lives - in a Sliding Doors kind of way. If this character had chosen to go right instead of left, things would have turned out very differently for them."

Marquess joined Hollyoaks in January and is currently steering a period of reinvention at the teen serial.

Hmm, UK LAW did predict that there would be three new families.

As long as they're interesting and developed properly, all these new characters have the potential to revive the show. I hope it works out though.

'Oaks boss plans "outrageous" Cindy plot

Hollyoaks boss Paul Marquess has revealed that he has a shocking storyline in store for schemer Cindy Cunningham.

Cindy will leave the Channel 4 soap temporarily later this year because Stephanie Waring, who plays the character, is expecting her second child.

In an interview with Inside Soap, Marquess confirmed that Cindy will depart with a bang and also promised that interesting times are ahead for her husband Tony (Nick Pickard).

Marquess commented: "We've got big plans for Tony, especially as Cindy will be bowing out when Steph Waring goes on maternity leave in the summer."

Asked how Cindy leaves, he replied: "All I can say is that it's really outrageous. When I told Steph, her jaw hit the floor - and then bounced back up again!"

Waring announced her pregnancy last month. She is already mother to a young daughter named Mia, who she welcomed in 2005.

- Cheryl will get a new man who is "Very Nasty".

reckon its another womaniser who wants to control her or something

With these 3 new families heading into the show, i am getting more exc-CRAP.Its on now.Just caught Laura in the bunny costume-ited for Marquess debuting.