{"id":466667,"date":"2025-10-01T20:37:16","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T20:37:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/466667\/"},"modified":"2025-10-01T20:37:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T20:37:16","slug":"hollyoaks-tonight-first-guests-for-new-anniversary-spin-off-show-confirmed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/466667\/","title":{"rendered":"Hollyoaks tonight! First guests for new anniversary spin-off show confirmed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"1\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">We previously reported on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/hollyoaks\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/hollyoaks\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Hollyoaks\" data-node-id=\"1.1.0\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">Hollyoaks<\/a>&#8216; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/hollyoaks\/a67983637\/kieron-richardson-hosting-hollyoaks-unwrapped\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/hollyoaks\/a67983637\/kieron-richardson-hosting-hollyoaks-unwrapped\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"new 30th anniversary spin-off show\" data-node-id=\"1.3\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">new 30th anniversary spin-off show<\/a> Hollyoaks Unwrapped, a visual podcast in which Ste Hay actor Kieron Richardson chats to special guests sharing memories and behind-the-scenes secrets from the Channel 4 soap. Well, now we&#8217;ve got even more exciting details, including the guests for the debut episode and it&#8217;s air date, which is&#8230; tonight! <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"4\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">The first of six episodes will see Kieron talking to Nick Pickard and Tamara Wall, who play Tony Hutchinson and Grace Black. He&#8217;ll also be joined by Natalie Casey, who played Carol Groves between 1996 and 2000. Carol is set to pop up again in the main soap soon, so hopefully she&#8217;ll tease a little bit about what we can expect. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"6\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">There&#8217;s also a special appearance from &#8216;Beryl&#8217; the vintage car.<\/p>\n<p>What to Read Next<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"10\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Sienna Blake actor Anna Passey will appear in the episode as well and will feature as a regular guest across all six episodes of Unwrapped.<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"kieron richardson, hollyoaks unwrapped\" title=\"Tony Hutchinson, Hollyoaks Unwrapped \" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"6277\" height=\"4185\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hollyoaks-unwrapped-tony-hutchinson-68dd30cf2bc31.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>LimePictures\/Ean Flanders Photography<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"13\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\"><strong data-node-id=\"13.0\">Related:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tech\/best-tech-deals\/g35899960\/best-streaming-services\/\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tech\/best-tech-deals\/g35899960\/best-streaming-services\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Best streaming services in 2025\" data-node-id=\"13.2\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-node-id=\"13.2.0\">Best streaming services in 2025<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"15\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">&#8220;As a huge fan of the show it&#8217;s an honour to spend even more time talking about Hollyoaks alongside my friends who also live and breathe this show,&#8221; Kieron said.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"17\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">&#8220;We can&#8217;t wait to show the audience a sneak peek behind the lens and as much gossip and show spoilers as possible.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"19\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Hollyoaks Unwrapped will air on E4 at 7.30pm every Wednesday for the next six weeks, right after Hollyoaks airs. You&#8217;ll also be able to stream them, including as an audio-only version via Spotify.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"21\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">After the initial six episodes, a further six will also be released on YouTube and Spotify.<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"kieron richardson, hollyoaks unwrapped\" title=\"Kieron Richardson, Hollyoaks Unwrapped \" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"6869\" height=\"5152\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/kieron-richardson-hollyoaks-unwrapped-68dd30cf11f2a.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>LimePictures\/Ean Flanders Photography<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"24\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\"><strong data-node-id=\"24.0\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/hollyoaks\/a68132585\/hollyoaks-spoilers-gemma-bissix-clare-future\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/hollyoaks\/a68132585\/hollyoaks-spoilers-gemma-bissix-clare-future\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Exclusive: Hollyoaks star Gemma Bissix confirms Clare&#039;s future after exit rumours\" data-node-id=\"24.0.1\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">Exclusive: Hollyoaks star Gemma Bissix confirms Clare&#8217;s future after exit rumours<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"26\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Don&#8217;t forget that another part of the anniversary celebrations is the return of Hollyoaks Later for a special one-off episode. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/hollyoaks\/a65525149\/hollyoaks-later-2025-return-spoilers\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/hollyoaks\/a65525149\/hollyoaks-later-2025-return-spoilers\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"We&#039;ve got some big spoilers here\" data-node-id=\"26.3\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">We&#8217;ve got some big spoilers here<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/hollyoaks\/a68152498\/hollyoaks-later-eighth-cast-member\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/hollyoaks\/a68152498\/hollyoaks-later-eighth-cast-member\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"the exclusive reveal of an eighth character who will be featuring\" data-node-id=\"26.5\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">the exclusive reveal of an eighth character who will be featuring<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"28\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">The spin-off comes after Nick was honoured with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/coronation-street\/a68113039\/coronation-street-eastenders-inside-soap-awards-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/coronation-street\/a68113039\/coronation-street-eastenders-inside-soap-awards-2025\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"an Outstanding Achievement award at the Inside Soap Awards earlier this week\" data-node-id=\"28.1\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">an Outstanding Achievement award at the Inside Soap Awards earlier this week<\/a> for his 30 years of service to the soap.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"30\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\"><strong data-node-id=\"30.0\">Hollyoaks Unwrapped will drop at 7.30pm on Wednesdays for the next six weeks.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"32\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\"><strong data-node-id=\"32.0\">Hollyoaks<\/strong><strong data-node-id=\"32.1\"> airs on Mondays-Wednesdays with its <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.channel4.com\/programmes\/hollyoaks\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.channel4.com\/programmes\/hollyoaks\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Channel 4 streaming\" data-node-id=\"32.2\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-node-id=\"32.2.0\">Channel 4 streaming<\/strong><\/a><strong data-node-id=\"32.3\"> premiere at 7am, then an E4 broadcast the same night at 7pm. 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