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Brookside Stars Return to Hollyoaks for 30th Anniversary

1/6/2026

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Philip Olivier (Brookside actor) and Suzanne Collins (Brookside actress) return to Hollyoaks as Timothy 'Tinhead' O'Leary and Nikki Shadwick.
Their comeback follows a 30th anniversary crossover that featured Brookside faces and introduced Jenson, who confronts Tinhead about Warren Fox's identity.
Collins expressed excitement about Nikki Shadwick's return and her friendship with Mercedes McQueen.
Olivier noted Tinhead's new romantic interest and hinted at unresolved issues in his storyline.

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Story summary

Philip Olivier (Brookside actor) and Suzanne Collins (Brookside actress) return to Hollyoaks as Timothy 'Tinhead' O'Leary and Nikki Shadwick.
Their comeback follows a 30th anniversary crossover that featured Brookside faces and introduced Jenson, who confronts Tinhead about Warren Fox's identity.
Collins expressed excitement about Nikki Shadwick's return and her friendship with Mercedes McQueen.
Olivier noted Tinhead's new romantic interest and hinted at unresolved issues in his storyline.