List of Hollyoaks characters introduced in 2009

Template:HOMinor The following is a list of minor characters that first appeared on the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks in 2009, by first appearance.

Natty

Natty, played by Danny Tennant, is the man who broke up a fight between Josh Ashworth and Ste Hay. He is played by Danny Tennant and first appeared on 2 February 2009. After his arrival, Natty and Ste became friends.

On 31 March 2009, Natty invited his friend Daniel Raven to meet Ste. The two also became friends. In May, Natty revealed he had a son whom he gave up because he could not cope. Daniel, Natty and Abi Raven run a charity called 'Kidz with Kidz', they set it up for young teenagers who are struggling parenthood. Any parents that they feel are struggling, the charity will take the baby and give it to a better home. On 21 May, he comforted an upset Zoe Carpenter over her failed film project, they shared a kiss. In June, he got a job at the SU Bar they soon become a couple despite Abi and Daniel trying to sabotage their relationship. It appeared Natty is a victim of a previous scam set up by Daniel and Abi, in which he was also drugged and received crank calls until he snapped, resulting in losing custody of his child. When Abi and Daniel attempted to steal Lucas Hay, Natty helped Ste get him back. He was not seen again until October 2009, when he moved in briefly with Ste and started working at Relish. He has not been seen since.

Persephone Hart

Persephone Hart, played by Elizabeth Hadley, is a girl who attended Steph Cunningham's Dance school. She first appeared on 3 March 2009. She bullied Tom and Holly Cunningham several times by ordering Tom around and making fun of Holly's dancing. She lied to her sister Lydia about Sarah Barnes hitting her when Sarah took her aside at the dance class and told her to try and get along with Holly and Tom. Lydia ordered Steph to fire Sarah or she would go to the police and Steph was given no choice but to fire her. Persephone was found out when Lydia wanted to ask Holly and Tom what had happened after Persephone lied that Sarah hit them as well. Persephone was forced to tell her she had made the whole thing up. Lydia then apologised to Sarah, spoke to Steph and got Sarah her job back. On 27 April 2009, Sarah bribed Holly to make friends with Persephone so she could spend time with Lydia, however Holly and Persephone only ended up arguing. On 8 May 2009, Persephone ruined Lydia and Sarah's meal together when she turned up at Sarah's and asked Lydia to look after her.

Daniel Raven

Daniel Raven, played by Chris Hargreaves, is the friend of Natty who he first introduced to Ste Hay.

On 3 April 2009, Daniel and his wife Abi were called by Ste when Amy Barnes went into labour. After the birth of Lucas Hay, Daniel and Abi visited the baby regularly and gave Ste advice on how to win over Mike Barnes. On 16 April, Ste revealed that Daniel and Abi would become Lucas's Godparents, however when they were on their own with Lucas, it appeared that they had bigger plans to be in Lucas's life.

Daniel, Natty and Abi run a charity called 'Kidz with Kidz', they set it up for young teenagers who are struggling with being parents. Any parents that they feel are struggling, Daniel and the charity will take the baby away to give it to a better home. On 21 May, Abi told Daniel that she was keeping Lucas because his mother did not even want him.

In July, Natty became suspicious of Abi and Daniel. Daniel then taunted Natty and explained his plans. Natty then beat him up. With Natty out of the way, Daniel and Abi continued to drug Ste and were happy when, after an argument, Ste decided to stop Mike from seeing Lucas.

Daniel then interviewed a couple to adopt Lucas, and after finding out Abi had slept with Ste, tried to convince Ste, who had shook Lucas, to give him up. Ste agreed, however Abi took Lucas and phoned the police. Daniel was arrested and Abi gave Lucas back to Ste. Daniel was then released and told Ste, who planned to leave with Abi, that she was only interested in Lucas. Ste realised this and told Abi to leave. Daniel and Abi then admitted they still loved each other and left.

Abi Raven

Abi Raven, played by Elaine Glover, is the wife of Ste Hay's friend Daniel who first appeared on 3 April 2009 when Amy Barnes gave birth to Lucas Hay.

Abi is a nurse who arrived to deliver Lucas. On 6 April 2009, she revealed to Ste and Mike Barnes that Amy had left hospital during the night. On 13 April, Abi tried to convince Sarah Barnes to trust Ste and let him host a naming party for Lucas. On 17 April, at the naming party, Ste announced that Abi and Daniel would be Lucas's Godparents, however when they were on their own with Lucas, it appeared that they had bigger plans to be in his life.

On 19 May 2009, Abi revealed that her and Daniel had a baby together called Michael who died of SIDS and this was the reason for her, Daniel and Natty's care for Lucas. However even though Daniel planned to give Lucas away to better parents, Abi disagreed to the idea as he had promised her that she would have Lucas. In July, Ste moved in with Abi and Daniel, they then continued to drug him. Mike confronted Abi after an argument with Ste and questioned she and Daniel's interest in Ste and Lucas. After discovering Daniel had interviewed a couple to possibly adopt Lucas, Abi and Ste began to grow closer. Abi told Daniel she will leave him and take Lucas if he tried to give him up. Abi was comforted by Ste. Abi the leant in to kiss him, however he pulled away and left. Ste was scared Abi had told Daniel of their kiss and attempted to avoid them. Whilst on their own, Abi and Ste once again comforted each other and slept together.

After discovering Daniel had interviewed a couple to adopt Lucas, Abi told him she would leave him. Daniel caught Ste almost shaking Lucas and convinced him to give him to the parents. Abi took Lucas and phoned the police. Daniel was arrested and Abi gave Lucas back to Ste. Daniel was then released and told Ste, who planned to leave with Abi, that she was only interested in Lucas. Ste realised this and told Abi to leave. Abi and Daniel then admitted they still loved each other and left.

Lucas Hay

Lucas Hay is the baby son of Amy Barnes and Ste Hay, and the half-brother of Leah Barnes. He was born on 3 April 2009 and was delivered by his father Ste and his friend Daniel's wife, Abi. His name was chosen by Ste.

After his birth, Josh Ashworth stopped Ste seeing Lucas. Sarah Barnes then took pity on him and took Lucas to see him. Ste was overjoyed. Lucas then moved in with Ste.

In July, Mike found Ste asleep whilst caring for Lucas. As a result, Mike took Lucas and decided to look after him. Ste found Mike and taunted him about his family, Mike then hit him. The next day, Mike approached Abi Raven about her interests in Ste and Lucas. Ste then told Mike that he would no longer be seeing Lucas and he was going to a solicitor. In August, after weeks of drugging Ste, Daniel Raven went behind Abi's back and interviewed a couple who hoped to adopt Lucas. Ste was pushed to the limit and almost shook Lucas, Daniel used this as an excuse to give him to the adopters. Sarah and Zoe Carpenter helped Ste as Abi took Lucas. Abi then made the decision to hand Lucas back to Ste.

Adrian Kennedy

Adrian P. Kennedy, played by Richard Lawrence, was Zoe Carpenter's Film studies lecturer at Hollyoaks Community College.

Adrian first appeared when Zoe lost her film, which was needed to grade her college course, from her computer. He told her that she needed to hand it in and gave her an extension in order to complete a new one. However, Adrian was unaware that Zoe had in fact stolen a script from Mike Barnes and used it for her film.

On 9 June 2009, Adrian played Zoe's film, which he passed, in the SU Bar. Zoe realised that Sarah Barnes was watching the film which was about Mike's struggle with the birth of Sarah and his possibility to put her up for adoption. Sarah was very unhappy and thought Mike had told Zoe his past. Adrian made an indecent proposition to Zoe, telling her that he will forget her plagiarism if she slept with him. Zoe was horrified and left humiliated. On 18 June, Zoe went to see him, he assumed she was accepting his offer, however, she told him it was not worth it. He then failed her.

After finding out about the proposition Zoe's friends were disgusted and vowed revenge on him. However, at the Graduation ball, Zak Ramsey, Kris Fisher, Archie Carpenter and Rhys Ashworth followed Adrian into the staff toilets, wearing disguises, and soaked him with water and then threw faeces over him. Zoe was shocked but bemused and also humbled that her friends would do anything for her.

Caleb Ramsey

Caleb Ramsey, played by Michael Ryan, is the brother of Zak and Hayley Ramsey. He first appeared on 25 May 2009. He left for Afghanistan on 26 June 2009.

Caleb is in the army and arrived with Hayley on 25 May 2009 in The Dog. Zak appeared to have a dislike of his brother's presence. Michaela McQueen was impressed with his fitness level and appeared to admire him. In June 2009, Zak returned from a weekend at army camp, where he claimed to have been working hard. Caleb started to get suspicious when Zak claimed to have fired a gun, Caleb then told Michaela that Zak was lying.

In mid June 2009, Caleb and Zak helped Ash Roy refurbish Relish, however, after Ash was rude to them, they quit. Ravi Roy convinced them, and Archie Carpenter, to return and promised them a bonus. On 18 June, after the completion of Relish, Ash, who was annoyed of his brother's popularity, told Caleb that Ravi might fancy him. Caleb, who did not know Ravi was bisexual, ran up and punched him. On 19 June, Ash found out what Caleb did and threatened him. Zak told Caleb that he was embarrassed and did not want to speak to him. Ravi went to the hospital after collapsing and was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm.

In the SU Bar on 23 June, Caleb started an argument with Kris Fisher and Ravi. He took Kris by his t-shirt but Ravi pushed him off. Caleb told him to go outside so they could fight as Ash arrived. Ravi, knowing fighting could cause his aneurysm to kill him, refused and ran out. Ash told Ravi he was ashamed as his brother had run out.

On 24 June, Caleb told Zak that he had been called back to Afghanistan by the Army. Caleb revealed he was scared. He got drunk and approached Leila Roy and Elliot Bevan, where he asked Leila for a kiss. Elliot stood up for his girlfriend, holding Caleb back as he grabbed her. Ravi seen them, ran up and punched him. Ravi shouted to Caleb to stay away from his sister. The next day, he attended Zak's graduation. After, Caleb reluctantly returned to the Army in Afghanistan.

On 12 April 2010, Zak received a phone call from his mother to inform him that Caleb had died in Afghanistan on patrol. It was initially thought his death was an accident, but however his friend Tariq caused his death as while on patrol, Tariq tried to save a boy and regretfully told Caleb to drive their truck the opposite direction, leading Caleb to a roadside bomb, killing him.

Christine Carpenter

Christine Carpenter, played by Race Davies, is the mother of Zoe and Archie Carpenter. She first appeared on 26 June 2009 with her husband Graham for Zoe's graduation from college. Graham and Christine gave Zoe a necklace, unaware she had failed her degree. Adrian Kennedy, her lecturer, approached Zoe, Graham, Christine and Archie and told Zoe she should tell her parents. Graham and Christine were disappointed but forgave her.

Christine returned in October 2009 to visit Zoe in prison after she was charged with the murder of Sarah Barnes. She later appeared in November during Zoe's trial.

Erin Fisher

Erin Fisher, played by Gemma Craven, is the mother of Malachy and Kris Fisher. Erin first appeared in Hollyoaks Later in 2008. She arrived in Hollyoaks on 26 June 2009 for Kris's graduation from college. Erin has a fear of flying and Kris was surprised she flew over. She looked down at Malachy's mother-in-law, Myra McQueen, by saying she must have been named after the murderer. After the graduation, Kris announced he would escort Erin back to Northern Ireland.

Sheila Buxton

Shelia Buxton, played by Jessica Hall, is the manager of a call centre in Hollyoaks village. She first appeared on 28 July 2009. The Hollyoaks website stated on 14 August that Hall is "Hollyoaks' latest super-bitch".

Sheila first appears when Kris Fisher, Zak Ramsey, Sarah Barnes and Zoe Carpenter begin working at the local call centre. She promotes Kris and makes him fire Zak. Zoe is angry with Kris and makes him realise what he is truly like, he then stands down from the assistant manager's position. Sheila then takes the opportunity to get revenge on Kris for quitting by promoting Zoe. In October 2009, Sheila takes a liking to Elliot Bevan, whom she hires to work in the centre, and they soon sleep together, before beginning a relationship. When the call centre is closed down, Shelia is left devastated. Elliot ends his relationship with her due to viewing the relationship as a fling. However, they later make up. Elliot gets close to his ex-girlfriend Leila Roy, which makes Sheila jealous. She then ends her relationship with Elliot, realising he still has feelings for Leila. They later start their relationship once more.

Gareth Bevan

Gareth Bevan, played by Phil Howe, is the father of Elliot Bevan who arrived in Hollyoaks in August 2009. Gareth was mentioned in 2008 when Elliot planned to meet the man who had walked out on himself and his mother when he was young. It was announced that Elliot would be shocked when his father turns up and causes problems for him and girlfriend, Leila Roy. He also revealed that Elliot has a half-brother called Maynard.

Gareth first appeared on 10 August 2009. Leila contacted him, however Kris Fisher told her it was a bad idea. Leila then came up with a plan to get rid of Elliot before Gareth's arrival. Elliot answered the door to Gareth, who he assumed was delivering a picture to Leila. When Gareth and Elliot approached Leila, Elliot unwrapped a picture of him as a child and his mother, Elliot then discovered Gareth's true identity. Gareth told Elliot he had a 14 year old brother named Maynard as they bonded. Leila discovered that Maynard was actually the same age as Elliot. Elliot's mother Bonnie arrived to confront Gareth on 14 August as revealed he had had an affair with a woman, who then produced Maynard.

DS Murtaugh

Detective Superintendent Murtaugh, played by Ray MacAllan, is a local police officer who first appeared in August 2009 when he arrested Daniel Raven on suspicion of kidnap, Daniel was later released. He later reappeared in September, where he questioned Ash Roy over the assault of Ravi Roy, which left him in a coma. He made another appearance in October, when he arrested and interviewed Jake Dean for breaking conditions of his bail by interacting with his son Charlie Dean.

Des Townsend

Des Townsend, played by Kris Deedigan, first appeared on 31 August 2009 as a man who Ravi Roy spilt coffee over and who flirted with Loretta Jones after Jacqui McQueen threw his clothes out of Tan & Tumble. He later left his number for Jacqui. Jacqui then realised she needed to move on and went on a date with Des, however had to leave early after being told of a sighting of Russ Owen and Max McQueen. Des began his job as the head of sixth form at Hollyoaks High School. Carmel McQueen pretended to be her cousin Theresa McQueen, who had dropped out of school. Carmel thought Des had called the police on her after he discovered the truth, however he offered her the job as cheerleader coach.

Des was teaching Anita Roy and Theresa when Anita started to rebel as a result of discovering that she was adopted. Anita trashed the classroom as Theresa looked on, before Des entered and calmed her down. Anita revealed how her father Govinda Roy, who was also the headteacher, covered up for her for stealing exam papers, ultimately destroying his career. Des had no choice but to report the situation to the governors, whilst Gov resigned. Des confiscated a pornographic magazine from Ricky Campbell and Duncan Smith, when he found pictures of Jacqui that were taken whilst she was drunk. Jacqui was horrified over the situation. However, Des told her he did not care.

Des helped Jacqui get a job as a dinner lady at the school he works at. Jacqui was caught taking food from the canteen by Gaz Bennett and when Des found out he told on her, this caused her to lose her job. They split up briefly over it however got back together.

Kathleen McQueen

Kathleen McQueen, played by Alison Burrows, is the sister of Myra McQueen and mother of Theresa McQueen who first appeared in the second series of Hollyoaks Later in September 2009. She made a full appearance in Hollyoaks in December 2009. In February 2010, Inside Soap revealed the character would leave later in the month.

Theresa visits Kathleen, who is not very happy to find out she was staying with Myra. Kathleen asks Theresa to return to Nana McQueen, showing her disgust with her nieces, calling Jacqui McQueen sly and Michaela McQueen selfish. Kathleen then reveals her boyfriend Alec had asked her to move to Spain with him after her release, before adding that Theresa is not invited to join her. After a small argument, Kathleen returns to her cell, leaving Theresa in tears. In December 2009, Theresa is happy to hear that Kathleen is coming for Christmas, after being released from prison. The rest of the McQueens are sceptical, which proves correct when she does not arrive. Several days later, Kathleen arrives in Hollyoaks in Alec's sports car, claiming the pair have split up. She asks Myra for money, which Theresa's father left for her. Myra refuses and tells her to leave before Theresa finds her. Later, Theresa meets Kathleen, just as she is leaving the village. Kathleen, not wanting to disappoint her daughter, claims she has come to stay.

Kathleen gives Theresa expensive gifts like a gold charm bracelet Theresa accepts desperate to believe her mother has changed Kathleen then encourages Theresa to steal which cause more tension between Kathleen and the rest of the McQueen’s. Kathleen tells Theresa they should run away together to London to which Theresa agrees.However it is later revealed that Kathleen has been stealing from her family by using her dead niece's Tina McQueen’s credit card. Just as Kathleen and Theresa are about to leave Jacqui and Myra stop them Jacqui tells Myra about the credit card and a fight breaks out between Kathleen, Myra and Jacqui. Theresa has to choose to go with her mother to London or stay in the village with her aunt Theresa decides to stay with her aunt.

D.I. Fletcher

Detective Inspector Fletcher, played by Laura Fletcher, is a local detective inspector at Dee Valley Police Station. She first appeared during Hollyoaks Later, where she investigated the death of Sarah Barnes in a skydiving accident. She questioned Lydia Hart and Zoe Carpenter, who she then arrested for Sarah's murder. She later reappeared in the main show when Zoe's brother Archie protested his sister's innocence and again in January 2010, after Lydia was revealed as Sarah's murderer.

Lily

Lily, played by Meryl Hampton, is a lady that Barry Newton mugged for money when he was on the run. Newt returned her handbag to her and informed her that her granddaughter Rae was dead. However, this proved false when Rae appeared.

Rae Wilson

Rae Wilson, played by Alice Barlow, is a girl Barry Newton befriended on the run after stopping her attempting suicide.

Rae and Newt stayed together and she taught him how to live on the streets, however she was not liked by his schizophrenic persona Eli. The pair shared a kiss and ended up sleeping together, also falling in love. After Newt admitted about his schizophrenia, Eli took over his body and tried to kill Rae, however Newt stopped himself. Rae and Newt, to escape their problems, decided to commit suicide together by jumping into a canal. As they headed to the top of a warehouse to jump into the water, Newt's ex-girlfriend Lauren Valentine and his foster father Jack Osborne rushed to stop him. It was then revealed that Rae was another persona of Newt's, like Eli. Newt pushed Eli into the canal as Rae jumped. Newt then followed, luckily Jack rescued him.

After Newt went to apologise to Lily, the woman he had mugged whilst on the run, he informed her that her granddaughter Rae was dead. However Rae turned up, revealing that she is real, although she had a different hair style and worn a different style of clothes. She had no idea who Newt was. Newt then took her to the warehouse where he realised he had created a persona of Rae around a picture he saw of her from her grandmother's purse. During a merger with Rae's school Abbey Hill and Hollyoaks High School, Newt tries to talk to Rae, who later gets her friend Sinclair to threaten him. Rae attempts to get a job in Il Gnosh. However, she is declined. She is later employed by Ste Hay in Relish diner, where she discovers her co-worker is Newt. Rae becomes paranoid and tries to get Newt sacked. However, she later accepts that they have to work together. After Lauren locks her in a cupboard, Rae reveals she is claustrophobic and is "cursed". She tells Newt that both of her sisters died before their 18th birthdays and she believes the same will happen to her.

Duncan Smith

"Duncan Smith" redirects here. For the British politician, see Iain Duncan Smith.

Duncan Smith, played by Dean Aspen, is the teenage godson of Neville and Suzanne Ashworth who arrived to stay with them in November 2009.

Upon his arrival, Duncan used a fake ID to buy alcohol from Nev, who did not recognise him. He then began working as a paperboy with Ricky Campbell and Anita Roy. Duncan and Ricky became friends, and he pressured him to have sex with Anita. Duncan later flirted with Theresa McQueen. However, during a party Duncan is sick on her. Duncan claims he has been wearing his Godmother Suzanne's knickers because he thinks he is gay.

Other characters

Ricky 20 (Sam Attwater), 22 June – 16 September 2009)

The person Ricky Campbell posed as, using his pictures and claimed to be 20. Anita, who was using Theresa's picture, imagined meeting him while she was Theresa. However waiting for him on their date, Anita was worried that Ricky could be lying, in fact he was and was not 20 but 14. The real Ricky ran into Theresa, who he thought was who he had been talking to on-line, and caught her kissing Barry "Newt" Newton.

Young Mike (James Hedley, 9 June 2009)

A younger version of Mike Barnes who appeared in Zoe Carpenter's film, the script of which had been stolen from Mike and was a story of Mike's decision 20 years ago on whether to put Sarah Barnes up for adoption.

Rob Mackie (Johnathon Wright, 15–19 June 2009)

A record label manager that Josh Ashworth picked up from the airport and came to watch 'The Somethings' play and possibly to sign a record deal with. However he was not very impressed with lead singer Hayley Ramsey's disability.

The Dean (Malcolm Tomlinson, 16 June 2009)

A college head who Hayley Ramsey and Rhys Ashworth tried to get sponsorship from for their band 'The Somethings'. However, he refused. Prior to his appearance, The Dean had been referenced to several times by characters in years before he appeared.

Edward Selznick (Leigh Symonds, 17 June 2009)

A record collector who bought Rhys Ashworth's records from Josh Ashworth to fund his band 'The Somethings'.

Wade (Misha Crosby, 29 June–22 July 2009)

Wade first appeared during Lauren Valentine, Barry Newton, Theresa McQueen, Anita Roy and Ricky Campbell's camping trip. The group take a dislike to Wade, except Lauren, who used him to make Newt jealous.

Stav McHale (Jamie Duffield, 2 July 2009)

Stav McHale was a member of a band who played at the SU Bar. He got on well with Hannah Ashworth, who left with him and his band for Denmark. Darren Osborne accidentally soaked Stav's trousers whilst he was going to play a final song so the pair swapped trousers and Stav told him to wait in his band's minibus. The band, and Hannah, then left for Denmark as a half-naked Darren sat in the back.

Timothy Helpman (Damien Lyne, 3–9 July 2009)

Warren Fox's solicitor who informed his foster brother Spencer Gray that Warren had left him The Loft, Evissa and his flat in his will.

John and Sandy Bentley (Mark Hesketh and Cloudia Swann, 11 August 2009)

A couple who arrived for an interview with Daniel Raven about possibly adopting Lucas Hay.

Opponent (Andy Merchant, 3 September 2009)

A man who Ravi Roy illegally fought.

Mr Hobbs (Archie Lal, 4 September 2009)

The doctor who told the Roy family that Ravi Roy needed a craniotomy after his aneurysm caused him to fall into a coma.

D.I. Stanley (Kelly De Jong, 15–16 September 2009)

A detective inspector who questioned Barry Newton, Lauren Valentine and Anita Roy over the vicious assault of Gaz Bennett.

Dr. Morland (Peter Rylands, 16 September 2009)

A fertility specialist who Mercedes and Malachy Fisher had an appointment with about sperm cleaning.

Richard Kirk (Jack Lond, 16 September 2009)

A psychologist who analysed schizophrenic Barry Newton.

Ged Paxton (Charlie Wade, 22–25 September 2009)

A friend of Archie Carpenter who pretended to be an old acquaintance of Warren Fox to steal money from Elliot Bevan and Zak Ramsey. After Archie realised Ged had planned to steal the money for himself, Ged held him hostage on the college roof, threatening to throw him off unless he got the money.

Inspector Robinson (Stephen Chapman, 5 October 2009)

A police inspector who questioned Elliot Bevan over his assault on a police officer.

Dr. Saunders (Andrew Dickens, 5–6 October 2009)

A doctor who assessed Jake Dean and told him he believes he is well enough to be released.

Paul (Simon Paris, 23 October 2009)

A priest who talked to Zoe Carpenter over her false imprisonment.

Sinclair (Jordan Murphy, 16–17 November 2009)

A student at Abbey Hill school. He was a friend of Rae's, who moved to Hollyoaks High School after the schools were merged. During this, Sinclair made an enemy of Gaz Bennett and Barry Newton.

Chantelle (Uncredited, 16 November 2009)

A young woman who works in Evissa.

Judge (Judy Holt, 30 November–3 December 2009)

The judge at Zoe Carpenter's trial.

Michael Patten (Kevin Harvey, 30 November–3 December 2009)

Appeared at Zoe Carpenter's court case, in which he defended her.

James Westbrook (Nicholas Chagrin, 30 November–3 December 2009)

The opposer of Zoe Carpenter who appeared at her court case.

Forensic expert (Tom Lloyd Roberts, 1 December 2009)

A forensic expert who appeared during Zoe Carpenter's trail, where he showed the jury the knife used to cut the parachute of deceased Sarah Barnes.