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On 15 January 2010, it was announced that Marquess would succeed [[Lucy Allan (producer)|Lucy Allan]] as the series producer of the long-running [[Channel 4]] teen [[soap opera]] ''[[Hollyoaks]]''.<ref>{{ cite news | url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s13/hollyoaks/news/a196734/hollyoaks-producer-allan-quits-soap.html | title='Hollyoaks' producer Allan quits soap | work=[[Digital Spy]] |publisher=[[Hachette Filipacchi Médias|Hachette Filipacchi UK]] | author=Green, Kris|date=15 January 2010 | accessdate=2010-01-15 }}</ref> His first episode as series producer was broadcast on 5 July 2010. |
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It was announced on 15 January 2010 that Marquess would succeed [[Lucy Allan (producer)|Lucy Allan]] as the series producer of the long-running [[Channel 4]] teen [[soap opera]] ''[[Hollyoaks]]''.<ref>{{ cite news | url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s13/hollyoaks/news/a196734/hollyoaks-producer-allan-quits-soap.html | title='Hollyoaks' producer Allan quits soap | work=[[Digital Spy]] |publisher=[[Hachette Filipacchi Médias|Hachette Filipacchi UK]] | author=Green, Kris|date=15 January 2010 | accessdate=2010-01-15 }}</ref> His first episode was broadcast on 5 July 2010. In February 2010 he axed three characters, [[Josh Ashworth]] ([[Sonny Flood]]), [[Suzanne Ashworth]] ([[Suzanne Hall]]) and [[Neville Ashworth]] ([[Jim Millea]])<ref>{{citenews|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s13/hollyoaks/news/a200599/new-hollyoaks-producer-axes-three.html|title='Hollyoaks' producer axes three|date=9 February 2010|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hachette Filipacchi Médias|Hachette Filipacchi UK]]|first=Kris|last=Green|accessdate=2010-07-14}}</ref> as well as replacing three of the soap's leading producers including, Henry Swindell, Caroline Roby and Rachel Hall who were replaced by Trina Fraser and Claire Fryer.<ref>{{citenews|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s13/hollyoaks/news/a202385/new-hollyoaks-boss-shakes-up-production.html|title=Exclusive: New 'Hollyoaks' boss shakes up production|date=11 February 2010|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hachette Filipacchi Médias|Hachette Filipacchi UK]]|first=Kris|last=Green|accessdate=2010-07-14}}</ref> In the same month it was announced that former ''[[Emmerdale]]'' actress [[Sheree Murphy]] would join the cast as [[Eva Strong]], the biological mother of [[Anita Roy]] ([[Saira Choudhry]]). This was his first signing since becoming series producer.<ref>{{citenews|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s13/hollyoaks/news/a204983/sheree-murphy-joins-hollyoaks-cast.html|title=Sheree Murphy joins 'Hollyoaks' cast|date=24 February 2010|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hachette Filipacchi Médias|Hachette Filipacchi UK]]|first=Daniel|last=Kilkelly|accessdate=2010-07-21}}</ref> In March he axed a further eleven characters, including [[Sasha Valentine]] ([[Nathalie Emmanuel]]), [[Lauren Valentine]] ([[Dominique Jackson]]), [[Leo Valentine]] ([[Brian Bovell]]), [[Zak Ramsey]] ([[Kent Riley]]), [[Spencer Gray (Hollyoaks)|Spencer Gray]] ([[Darren John Langford]]), [[Archie Carpenter]] ([[Stephen Beard]]), [[Jake Dean]] ([[Kevin Sacre]]), [[Loretta Jones]] (Melissa Walton), [[Barry "Newt" Newton|Barry Newton]] ([[Nico Mirallegro]]), [[Dave Colburn]] (Elliot James Langridge) and [[Des Townsend]] ([[Kris Deedigan]]).<ref>{{citenews|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s13/hollyoaks/news/a207495/hollyoaks-producer-axes-11-more.html|title=Exclusive: 'Hollyoaks' producer axes 11 more|date=8 March 2010|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hachette Filipacchi Médias|Hachette Filipacchi UK]]|first=Kris|last=Green|accessdate=2010-07-14}}</ref> It was also revealed that Marquess would introduce a new family to the soap.<ref>{{citenews|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s13/hollyoaks/news/a208202/hollyoaks-boss-to-introduce-new-family.html|title='Hollyoaks' boss to introduce new family|date=11 March 2010|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hachette Filipacchi Médias|Hachette Filipacchi UK]]|first=Kris|last=Green|accessdate=2010-07-27}}</ref> In the same month it was announced Marquess would reintroduce [[Lee Hunter (Hollyoaks)|Lee Hunter]] ([[Alex Carter (British actor)|Alex Carter]]).<ref>{{citenews|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s13/hollyoaks/news/a208678/alex-carter-returns-to-hollyoaks.html|title=Exclusive: Alex Carter returns to 'Hollyoaks'|date=15 March 2010|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hachette Filipacchi Médias|Hachette Filipacchi UK]]|first=Kris|last=Green|accessdate=2010-07-14}}</ref> It was also announced that ''[[Footballers Wives]]'' actress [[Phina Oruche]] would join the cast as the mother of the soap's new four-member mixed race family.<ref>{{citenews|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s13/hollyoaks/news/a211351/footballers-wives-actress-joins-hollyoaks.html|title=Exclusive: 'Footballers' Wives' actress joins 'Hollyoaks'|date=29 March 2010|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hachette Filipacchi Médias|Hachette Filipacchi UK]]|first=Kris|last=Green|accessdate=2010-07-14}}</ref> |
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After taking over as series producer, Marquess proceeded to axe a large amount of established characters from the soap (fourteen characters had been axed by March 2010) in an attempt to revamp the show.<ref>{{citenews|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s13/hollyoaks/news/a207495/hollyoaks-producer-axes-11-more.html|title=Exclusive: 'Hollyoaks' producer axes 11 more|date=8 March 2010|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hachette Filipacchi Médias|Hachette Filipacchi UK]]|first=Kris|last=Green|accessdate=2010-07-14}}</ref> He also replaced three of the soap's leading producers including Henry Swindell, Caroline Roby and Rachel Hall, replacing them with Trina Fraser and Claire Fryer.<ref>{{citenews|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s13/hollyoaks/news/a202385/new-hollyoaks-boss-shakes-up-production.html|title=Exclusive: New 'Hollyoaks' boss shakes up production|date=11 February 2010|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hachette Filipacchi Médias|Hachette Filipacchi UK]]|first=Kris|last=Green|accessdate=2010-07-14}}</ref> |
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In April 2010, it was announced Channel 4 had commissioned a third series of the ''Hollyoaks'' late night spin-off ''[[Hollyoaks Later]]'', to be headed by Marquess,<ref>{{citenews|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s13/hollyoaks/news/a215209/c4-commissions-third-hollyoaks-later.html|title=Exclusive: C4 commissions third 'Hollyoaks Later'|date=19 April 2010|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hachette Filipacchi Médias|Hachette Filipacchi UK]]|first=Kris|last=Green|accessdate=2010-07-27}}</ref> as well as a new internet spin-off, ''Hollyoaks Freshers''.<ref>{{citenews|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s13/hollyoaks/news/a244377/new-online-spinoff-for-hollyoaks.html|title=New online spinoff for 'Hollyoaks'|date=15 July 2010|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hachette Filipacchi Médias|Hachette Filipacchi UK]]|first=Daniel|last=Kilkelly|accessdate=2010-07-27}}</ref> |
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In early June it was announced that Marquess would introduce [[Kevin Smith (Hollyoaks)|Kevin Smith]] ([[Cameron Crighton]]) who would befriend [[Elliot Bevan]] (Garnon Davies), in a new sci-fi alien storyline.<ref>{{cite web|last=Love|first=Ryan|title=Hollyoaks character 'to befriend alien'|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s13/hollyoaks/news/a223753/hollyoaks-character-to-befriend-alien.html|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=([[Hachette Filipacchi Médias{{!}}Hachette Filipacchi UK]])|accessdate=2010-07-29|date=06 June 2009}}</ref> In April, Marquess announced the introduction of a thrid family to the soap.<ref>{{citenews|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s13/hollyoaks/news/a215244/oaks-to-introduce-third-new-family.html|title='Oaks to introduce third new family|date=19 April 2010|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hachette Filipacchi Médias|Hachette Filipacchi UK]]|first=Daneil|last=Kilkelly|accessdate=2010-07-27}}</ref> In June the family were unveiled as the O'Connors consisting of step-mother [[Diane O'Connor|Diane]] ([[Alexandra Fletcher]]), father [[Rob O'Connor|Rob]] (Gary Cargill), daughter [[Sinead O'Connor (Hollyoaks)|Sinead]] (Stephanie Davis) and son [[Finn O'Connor (Hollyoaks)|Finn]] (Connor Wilkinson).<ref>{{citenews|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s13/hollyoaks/news/a228059/hollyoaks-unveils-third-new-family.html|title='Hollyoaks' unveils third new family|date=16 June 2010|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hachette Filipacchi Médias|Hachette Filipacchi UK]]|first=Kris|last=Green|accessdate=2010-07-27}}</ref> In the same month Marquess revealed the introduction of a new title sequence and theme tune.<ref>{{citenews|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s13/hollyoaks/scoop/a230177/confirmed-new-credits-and-theme-for-oaks.html|title=Exclusive: Confirmed: New credits and theme for 'Oaks|date=19 June 2010|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hachette Filipacchi Médias|Hachette Filipacchi UK]]|first=Kris|last=Green|accessdate=2010-07-31}}</ref> Marquess also announced more new cast later in the month, including [[Cheryl Brady]]'s ([[Bronagh Waugh]]) half-brother [[Brenden Brady]] (Emmett J. Scanlan), Cheryl's best friend [[Lynsey Nolan]] ([[Karen Hassan]]) who previously appeared in the first series of spin-off ''Hollyoaks Later'' and McQueen cousin [[Bart McQueen]] (Jonny Clarke).<ref>{{citenews|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s13/hollyoaks/news/a233106/hollyoaks-confirms-more-new-cast.html|title='Hollyoaks' confirms more new cast|date=25 June 2010|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hachette Filipacchi Médias|Hachette Filipacchi UK]]|first=Kris|last=Green|accessdate=2010-07-27}}</ref> In July it was announced Marquess would introduce Seth Costello's twin [[Jasmine Costello|Jasmine]] (Victoria Atkin).<ref>{{citenews|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s13/hollyoaks/news/a234896/hollyoaks-to-tackle-gender-dysphoria.html|title='Hollyoaks' to tackle Gender Dysphoria|date=1 July 2010|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hachette Filipacchi Médias|Hachette Filipacchi UK]]|first=Kris|last=Green|accessdate=2010-07-27}}</ref> In the same month it was announced that he would reintroduce [[India Longford]]'s (Beth Kingston) sister [[Texas Longford]] (Bianca Hendrickse-Spendlove) who previously appeared in the soap for a short stint in May 2010.<ref>{{cite web|last=Duncan|first=Amy|title=Hollyoaks unveils nine new cast members as part of soap shake up|url=http://www.metro.co.uk/tv/834401-hollyoaks-unveils-nine-new-cast-members-as-part-of-soap-shake-up|work=[[Metro (Associated Metro Limited){{!}}Metro]]|publisher=([[Associated Newspapers{{!}}Associated Newspapers Ltd]]|accessdate=2010-07-09}}</ref> It was also announced that Marquess would introduce three new students to the series, consisting of [[Jamil (Hollyoaks)|Jamil]] (Sikander Malik), [[Doug (Hollyoaks)|Doug]] (PJ Brennan) and [[Leanne (Hollyoaks)|Leanne]] (Jessica Forrest) who would also appear in new internet spin-off ''Hollyoaks Freshers''.<ref>{{citenews|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s13/hollyoaks/news/a244377/new-online-spinoff-for-hollyoaks.html|title=New online spinoff for 'Hollyoaks'|date=15 July 2010|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hachette Filipacchi Médias|Hachette Filipacchi UK]]|first=Daniel|last=Kilkelly|accessdate=2010-07-27}}</ref> Due to the temporary exit of [[Cindy Hutchinson]] ([[Stephanie Waring]]) because of Waring's impending maternity leave, it was announced that Marquess would introduce [[Alistair Longford]] (Terence Harvey) the grandfather of India and Texas Longford who would develop a romance with Cindy.<ref>{{citenews|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s13/hollyoaks/news/a247181/shock-wedding-plot-for-hollyoaks-cindy.html|title=Shock wedding plot for 'Hollyoaks' Cindy|date=20 July 2010|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hachette Filipacchi Médias|Hachette Filipacchi UK]]|first=Daniel|last=Kilkelly|accessdate=2010-07-30}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 22:50, 18 September 2010
Paul Marquess (b. 1962 in Belfast, Northern Ireland) is a British television producer.
Television career
His credits include Brookside, The Bill and Family Affairs. He also originated the idea for the series Footballers' Wives. Due to the nature of his input and effect on the series he works on, Marquess has often been labelled "The Axe Man" and "The Queen of Trash" by television critics.
In 2002, Marquess took over as executive producer of The Bill where he made many changes to the show's format and cast. The show became serialised and many veteran characters were axed. The show also became more focused on officer's private lives (often at the expense of their work) and became heavily reliant on sensationalist storylines such as murder, rape, paedophilia and incest.
In 2003, Marquess was promoted to Head of Drama at Talkback Thames and also became executive producer on the Channel 5 series Family Affairs. The series was axed during Marquess' time in the position in 2005. Also during this time, he created and executive produced The Bill spin-off series MIT: Murder Investigation Team, which was panned by critics for being a blatant copy of the American series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and was a ratings failure. After its first run of eight episodes, it was taken off the air for two years, after which it returned for four 90 minute episodes in 2005. Ratings did not improve and the series was axed.
In July 2005, with both Family Affairs and M.I.T. having been cancelled, Marquess left Talkback Thames to work for Endemol UK (his replacement at Thames was Jonathan Young who made The Bill more focused on crime storylines). Endemol, who were known mainly for low budget game shows and reality television programming, were attempting to branch out into mainstream television drama. To this end, they set up a new drama production arm of the company, "Showrunner", to be run by Marquess. Showrunner was 75% owned by Endemol and 25% by Marquess himself. However, the project was a failure and saw no production output.
Hollyoaks
On 15 January 2010, it was announced that Marquess would succeed Lucy Allan as the series producer of the long-running Channel 4 teen soap opera Hollyoaks.[1] His first episode as series producer was broadcast on 5 July 2010.
After taking over as series producer, Marquess proceeded to axe a large amount of established characters from the soap (fourteen characters had been axed by March 2010) in an attempt to revamp the show.[2] He also replaced three of the soap's leading producers including Henry Swindell, Caroline Roby and Rachel Hall, replacing them with Trina Fraser and Claire Fryer.[3]
In April 2010, it was announced Channel 4 had commissioned a third series of the Hollyoaks late night spin-off Hollyoaks Later, to be headed by Marquess,[4] as well as a new internet spin-off, Hollyoaks Freshers.[5]
References
- ^ Green, Kris (15 January 2010). "'Hollyoaks' producer Allan quits soap". Digital Spy. Hachette Filipacchi UK. Retrieved 2010-01-15.
- ^ Green, Kris (8 March 2010). "Exclusive: 'Hollyoaks' producer axes 11 more". Digital Spy. Hachette Filipacchi UK. Retrieved 2010-07-14.
- ^ Green, Kris (11 February 2010). "Exclusive: New 'Hollyoaks' boss shakes up production". Digital Spy. Hachette Filipacchi UK. Retrieved 2010-07-14.
- ^ Green, Kris (19 April 2010). "Exclusive: C4 commissions third 'Hollyoaks Later'". Digital Spy. Hachette Filipacchi UK. Retrieved 2010-07-27.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (15 July 2010). "New online spinoff for 'Hollyoaks'". Digital Spy. Hachette Filipacchi UK. Retrieved 2010-07-27.
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