Gillian Taylforth has been part of EastEnders for years. But she hasn’t forgotten Hollyoaks. When the show turned 30, she joined others to send a quick message. She said it brought back many memories of playing Sandy Roscoe back then. Gillian laughed a bit in the clip, saying it felt strange to think how long ago it was. She also wished the cast and crew well and told them to keep a glass ready for her. Keep scrolling to learn more.
Tribute from EastEnders Stars
Taylforth and other EastEnders actors, including Adam Woodyatt and Thomas Law, sent birthday wishes and sang the Hollyoaks intro in a special video. The exchanges show the friendship between the performers of the two series.
It also underlines the fact that British soaps affect one another. Simultaneously, Taylforth also spoke a bit about her own appearances in Hollyoaks. She cherished the memories of the time when she got into the character of Sandy Roscoe and felt the vibrancy surrounding the Chester-located production.
The actress also asked the entire cast and crew to savour and feel good about this milestone event, which is thirty years of plots that have won over the viewers, celebrating their victories. The celebration was not just a reflection of the past. Taylforth commended the Hollyoaks creators, contributing to the labour of keeping a soap opera alive for such a long time.
Anniversary Week Drama and Impact
For the 30th anniversary, Hollyoaks had drama that kept everyone watching. The Brookside crossover brought together old and new characters. The week of the anniversary brought a catastrophic aeroplane crash that took away the lives of the three characters – Peri Lomax, Jez Blake, and Grace Black. Hollyoaks combined celebrations with emotional storylines. The 30th-anniversary week highlighted both its drama and milestones.
Even though Taylforth, along with the other stars, were reminiscing, the production displayed the reason why Hollyoaks has been a favourite amongst British television. The anniversary celebrations and gripping plots highlight the show’s cultural importance and keep it fresh.
The plane crash plot was indeed one of the biggest reasons the show received so much recognition. Taylforth’s message and her co-stars’ tributes show why Hollyoaks gets attention after 30 years. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.