Hollyoaks bosses make huge announcement just days before 30th anniversary

Channel 4 is delighted to reveal a truly special celebration marking three decades of Hollyoaks.

For the very first time in both Hollyoaks and Channel 4's history, supporters are being welcomed to walk alongside their beloved cast members - both former and current - on the red carpet for an exclusive anniversary fan screening experience unlike any other on Monday, October 20.

This memorable evening at St George's Hall in Liverpool will feature a sneak peek of the eagerly awaited anniversary week episodes, followed by a live panel Q&A with cherished stars and the creative minds behind the programme.

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With special guests and numerous surprises, supporters can anticipate an evening packed with nostalgia, thrills, and a touching tribute to thirty years of daring storytelling.

From dramatic storylines to impactful social issue-driven plots, Hollyoaks has enthralled audiences since its launch in 1995, reports the Liverpool Echo.

This occasion is Channel 4's method of expressing gratitude to the supporters who have backed the programme through every development and surprise.

This represents the first occasion Channel 4 and Hollyoaks have welcomed supporters in such a manner.

It's also been announced that supporters will get the chance to peek behind the curtain with an exclusive set tour thanks to production company Lime Pictures, with each attendee receiving an insider's glimpse at "how the magic is made".

The tour, set to take place on the weekend of October 25 and 26, is said to offer a "unique opportunity for both dedicated fans and those interested in television production to explore the show's famous sets", with each group being led by an "expert guide".

The event will be held at Lime Pictures studios in Liverpool, with each slot lasting around 75 minutes. Tickets can be bought here.

Executive producer Hannah Cheers, hinting at the soap's upcoming 30th anniversary episodes, stated: "We want to make it a celebration across the whole month really because we can't physically fit all of the characters into that.

"So that's why it's kind of becomes a bit more of a challenge in terms of which stories that you really want to hear about and focus on.

"But obviously there just needs to be enough of a sense of nostalgia in terms of Hollyoaks' origin story and everything that we love and know about the show.

"But then also the kind of characters that are going to be able to shake things up and create jeopardy and danger and spit things out in a different way at the end of that."

Hollyoaks airs Monday to Wednesday on E4 at 7pm and first look episodes can be streamed Channel 4 from 7am

To apply for tickets for the screening event, please visit https://www.hollyoaks30tickets.com/