NICK PICKARD plays Tony Hutchinson: A worrier, who lacks self-confidence but always does the decent thing, Tony is ever the budding entrepreneur.

He has recently handed the day-to-day running of The Loft over to Max and OB, choosing to focus his time on Il Gnosh.

JOHN PICKARD plays Dominic Reilly: Tony's long-lost brother. Dominic shares certain traits with his relation, especially an obsession with neatness.

At the same time he's clearly far more affable and easy-going than his alter ego.

ASHLEY TAYLOR DAWSON plays Darren Osborne: Headstrong and aggressive, Darren's always been one for making quick enemies.

As far as his love life goes his last liaison before disappearing off to America three years ago was with Mandy.

CHRIS FOUNTAIN plays Justin Burton: Justin was packed off to boot camp to cure his fondness for cannabis, though it's not clear his attitude has improved.

He recently escaped imprisonment for his role in Ali's death. He's currently pursuing a dangerous relationship with Becca.

MATT MILBURN plays Joe Spencer: Extremely outgoing and self-confident, Joe is an extrovert who has no time for rules and regulations. His working class background means he is used to not having much cash. Has self-consciously pursued various women, with varying degrees of success.

PHILIP OLIVIER - although not a Hollyoaks regular, Phil is a popular Mersey Television actor. Philip is famous for his role as troubled teenager Timothy O'Leary (Tinhead) in Brookside. Philip was crowned 'champion' of Channel 4's The Games.