Thursday 28 August 2008

Hollyoaks scoops six soap awards

Hollyoaks has scooped six trophies at the British Soap Awards, more than Coronation Street or EastEnders.

Chris Fountain and Emma Rigby won best actor and actress for the Channel 4 programme, with other wins including best on-screen partnership.

But EastEnders won four prizes, including best soap, with Coronation Street taking a total of five awards.

Liz Dawn, who played Vera Duckworth until her exit earlier this year, was given the lifetime achievement award."

Hollyoaks to launch online soap

Teen soap Hollyoaks is launching an online drama which will feature on the Channel 4 show and run on the website.

Characters in the C4 soap will be seen talking about new comedy-drama Runners and watching clips on the internet.

The new show will be based around a group of students working as runners in fashion and the entertainment industry.

The daily three-minute online episodes will be available on the Hollyoaks website as well as on Bebo, MSN Messenger TV, Facebook and iTunes."