Hollyoaks - 9th > 13th August 2010 episode guide



Find out what happens this week for the residents of Hollyoaks village!

> Read our interview with Jonny Clarke, who plays new boy Bart McQueen.

> Take a look at our feature on the original Hollyoaks cast.

> Watch the summer 2010 trailer.


Monday 9th August 2010

(Episode 2881)


Malachy’s still tied to the bed while Veronica robs the McQueens. On leaving she spies some keys and has an idea – her next target Evissa! Once Veronica’s safely away she calls her mystery accomplice. It seems Malachy was the planned victim from the start…

Meanwhile, Jasmine’s forced to hide from Carl as he narrowly escapes seeing her dressed as a boy. On arriving back at the pub, Jasmine can’t wait to get up to her room and hide the incriminating boys clothes.

Jacqui’s sold Des’ engagement ring and treats Michaela, Myra and Carmel to drinks. She thinks Michaela needs cheering up, now Zak has gone, but also wants to celebrate the fact she’s rid of no-good racist Des. Elsewhere, Lauren’s got a visiting order from Gaz. And Leo’s been offered a job in another county, and he wants Sasha to move there with him.


Tuesday 10th August 2010

(Episode 2882)


Mercedes wants Malachy to feel guilty for bringing Veronica into their home, allowing her to rob them. Glad he’s made a mistake she can hold over him. Malachy tracks Veronica down, he’s going to get his life back, one way or another.

Meanwhile Bart is armed with a spray can is tagging the Skate Park, only to get spotted by Jasmine. Bart thinks she’s going to grass him up, but she just alters his tag and runs off. Bart chases after her and there’s a definite chemistry between the two. Bart takes the opportunity for a cheeky kiss.

Rhys is running out of patience with Duncan when he discovers he’s used his phone to call his parents in Florida. Duncan’s been telling his family he still lives with the Ashworths, but they soon discover this isn’t quite true. Elsewhere, Mitzeee’s at home with her mother Trish, who is furious to get a 40th birthday card from her niece Heidi. She’s 39! Mitzeee tries to calm Trish down. She’s got plans for Carl Costello…


Wednsday 11th August 2010

(Episode 2883)

Malachy’s caught up with thieving Veronica. She tries to reason with him, but he’s undeterred, he wants everything back. Mal ties Veronica up, much like she did to him, and hunts through her stuff for the things she stole. Mal lets Mercedes know where she can find her stolen goods and the thief and discover Veronica’s partner in crime is someone we all know…

Sasha sees Lauren laden down with shopping and realises she’s getting Leo and Val to compete for her affections. Seeing as Lauren’s already said she’ll move with Val, Sasha thinks she’s exploiting Leo. Feeling guilty, Lauren tells her Dad she’ll stay with him. But does she mean it? Brendan’s been busy sorting things out for the club. Is he helping out his sister, or looking to take over?

When Brendan sees suspicious notes of Cheryl’s, he starts to believe she’s invited his estranged wife Eileen to Hollyoaks. Elsewhere, Mitzeee winds Jasmine up about the boy she kissed. Jasmine denies the whole thing, but when Mitzeee finds a pair of ‘Jason’s boxer-shorts on Jasmine’s floor, it’s like she’s struck gold!


Thursday 12th August 2010

(Episode 2884)


Darren and Duncan’s living habits leave alot to be desired, Jack despairs of his son. Darren wants to do Duncan a favour and asks Jack if he’d put a roof over his head. Jack realises Darren’s talking from the heart and suggests Darren move in too, just to keep Duncan company, of course…

Meanwhile, Lauren still hasn’t made up her mind about which parent she wants to live with. She visits Gaz in prison to tell him she’s leaving. After her visit with Gaz Lauren finds the strength to tell Leo she’s going to live with Val. Cheryl’s getting into character, she’s going to interview potential bar staff for Chez Chez.

Mercedes turns up and thinks because she worked The Loft, she’s guaranteed a job at Chez Chez. Cheryl gives Mercedes an earful and then tells her to sling her hook. Rhys and Jacqui are hired! Jasmine is still having to persuade Heidi that nothing serious is going on with Bart. Mitzeee makes a play for Carl, when he passes on her advances this angers Mitzeee and tells Carl about Jasmine and Bart. A furious Carl confronts Jasmine and Heidi – who the hell is Bart!


Friday 13th August 2010

(Episode 2885)


Cheryl wants Tony to cater at Chez Chez, but he’s charging a fortune. Cheryl cuts out the middle-man and approach’s Ste to do the catering for half of Tony’s price. Ste’s all set to put on a spread for Cheryl when Tony catches him. He’s busted and fired.

Sasha wants Leo to put his foot down about Lauren, but he doesn’t think it’s his place to bully her in to moving with them. Later, at Chez Chez, Lauren catches up with Val and hears her plans have changed, she’s not moving to Spain. Lauren is gutted, is her Mum letting her down again?

Meanwhile, Jasmine’s in the doghouse for seeing Bart behind her Dad’s back. Mitzeee’s loving the drama of it all, particularly as she was the one who caused it. Jem’s on Jasmine’s side - Carl’s too controlling. When Jem confronts Carl about his temper, we finally learn their history. Elsewhere, Jacqui and Rhys are getting on each other’s nerves behind the bar at Chez Chez.


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