Karen Hassan's popular Hollyoaks character Lynsey Nolan may have met a tragic end in summer 2012, but TV and film fans haven't seen the last of the actress as she has a number of new projects being released in the coming months.
The former soap star will be seen reprising her role as Annie Brawley in series two of The Fall later this month, while she has also recently been filming a brand new part in historical drama Vikings for the History Channel.
Digital Spy recently caught up with Karen for a chat about her new jobs, her future plans and her memories of playing Lynsey.
How would you sum up life after Hollyoaks?
"Leaving Hollyoaks is definitely a transition because you're moving on from a regular job where you're working in the same place every day and you have security. Stepping out of the show is a brave move,...
The former soap star will be seen reprising her role as Annie Brawley in series two of The Fall later this month, while she has also recently been filming a brand new part in historical drama Vikings for the History Channel.
Digital Spy recently caught up with Karen for a chat about her new jobs, her future plans and her memories of playing Lynsey.
How would you sum up life after Hollyoaks?
"Leaving Hollyoaks is definitely a transition because you're moving on from a regular job where you're working in the same place every day and you have security. Stepping out of the show is a brave move,...
- 11/6/2014
- Digital Spy
Langfords Picks And Pans
Shortland Street (New Zealand)
This is proof that I can’t be everywhere. I had no idea that New Zealand nighttime soap Shortland Street had a gay couple on the show. I’m not sure on all the details of the storyline, but it seems that Seth came on as part of a hostile hopital takeover. There’s been lots of drama and political maneuvering because of it. Seth's business competitor Sarah knows that he’s gay, and it looks like she's about to out him.
The biggest question I have is: what year is this? I mean, it’s 2013. It’s seems so dated to have Seth staying in the closet and hiding his boyfriend to protect his career. I realize that this does still happen, but Seth is not a professional athlete, a big film star, a politician or anything high-profile like that, so...
Shortland Street (New Zealand)
This is proof that I can’t be everywhere. I had no idea that New Zealand nighttime soap Shortland Street had a gay couple on the show. I’m not sure on all the details of the storyline, but it seems that Seth came on as part of a hostile hopital takeover. There’s been lots of drama and political maneuvering because of it. Seth's business competitor Sarah knows that he’s gay, and it looks like she's about to out him.
The biggest question I have is: what year is this? I mean, it’s 2013. It’s seems so dated to have Seth staying in the closet and hiding his boyfriend to protect his career. I realize that this does still happen, but Seth is not a professional athlete, a big film star, a politician or anything high-profile like that, so...
- 3/13/2013
- by Anthony D. Langford
- The Backlot
Hollyoaks actor James Atherton has warned that there will be "hell to pay" if the truth about his character Will Savage's fall is ever revealed. Will recently resorted to shocking measures to manipulate Texas Longford (Bianca Hendrickse-Spendlove), tricking her into thinking that she had pushed him down the Chez Chez stairs. Although Will has paid a heavy price for his antics as he will now need to use a wheelchair following the 'accident', he has turned the situation to his advantage as he tries to get closer to Texas again. Speaking to Pa, however, Atherton admitted that he expects Texas to discover the truth in the end. He explained: "Will basically uses the fact that she thinks she pushed him down the stairs to manipulate (more)...
- 1/23/2013
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks' Will Savage (James Atherton) will be hospitalised following a fall, after admitting to a one-night stand with his brother's girlfriend. It will be unclear whether Will was pushed or whether he fell in the new plotline, Soaplife reports. Will reveals that he had a one-night stand with Texas Longford (Bianca Hendrickse-Spendlove), the girlfriend of his brother Dodger, at Dirk's engagement party at the Chez Chez club. Shortly after his confession, he ends up unconscious following a fall from the stairs leading (more)...
- 12/30/2012
- by By Charlotte Grant-West
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks character Will Savage will soon confess to his one-night stand with Texas Longford. Will (James Atherton) is to reveal the affair with brother Dodger's girlfriend Texas (Bianca Hendrickse-Spendlove) in January, but will tell an elaborate lie in order to win back favour from his family and friends, according to Inside Soap. "Hollyoaks fans will be shocked to the core by Will's behaviour," a soap source said. "His (more)...
- 12/28/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
Dodger Savage's family dramas have surprising consequences on Hollyoaks next week as they lead to his brother Will and girlfriend Texas enjoying a night of passion together. Viewers will see Dodger's world rocked in the coming days as he tracks down his biological father Patrick Blake and also discovers that he has a twin sister Sienna. Dodger (Danny Mac) is initially reluctant to share his life-changing news with his loved ones back in the village, which leads to a misunderstanding when Texas (Bianca Hendrickse-Spendlove) spots him with Sienna and assumes that he is cheating on her with this mystery girl. When Texas confronts him, Dodger is afraid of revealing the truth in front of his family, so he lies by saying that he has indeed been unfaithful. Dodger does later confide in Will (James Atherton) (more)...
- 11/20/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks star Danny Mac has admitted that he would like his character Dodger Savage to settle down in a more serious relationship. The actor, who has been with the show for over a year, said that he hopes Dodger can work things out with on-off love interest Texas Longford (Bianca Hendrickse-Spendlove). Dodger is secretly distraught in the coming days after Texas announces plans to leave the village in favour of a fresh start in Australia. Mac, asked whether Dodger and Texas could be a good couple, told All About Soap: "I think they could, but who knows with those two? It depends on whether she stays in the village or goes overseas. It would be nice to see him change - he can't be a womaniser forever. "If they do get together, I'd like them to have a normal relationship (more)...
- 8/14/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Sorry there was no column last week, but the big U.S. East Coast storm left me without power for several days. Thanks to all of you who wrote telling me how much you missed “Langford on Soaps.” It’s appreciated!
Langfords’ Picks And Pans
Good Times, Bad Times
When I heard that Gtbt was going to give Lucas a potential new love interest in the form of Bilal, a closeted gay Muslim, I hated the idea. And now that the story has begun to unfold, leading to the badly-played season finale in which Lucas and Bilal kissed, I hate it even more. To be blunt, this is a horrible, clichéd plot on a show that has long had problems with solid and consistent storytelling. I’d taken a hiatus from this show for most of the last season because it was unwatchable. And I’m already thinking of not...
Langfords’ Picks And Pans
Good Times, Bad Times
When I heard that Gtbt was going to give Lucas a potential new love interest in the form of Bilal, a closeted gay Muslim, I hated the idea. And now that the story has begun to unfold, leading to the badly-played season finale in which Lucas and Bilal kissed, I hate it even more. To be blunt, this is a horrible, clichéd plot on a show that has long had problems with solid and consistent storytelling. I’d taken a hiatus from this show for most of the last season because it was unwatchable. And I’m already thinking of not...
- 7/11/2012
- by Anthony D. Langford
- The Backlot
Texas Longford's life will hang in the balance in Hollyoaks next week when serial killer Silas Blissett escapes from his psychiatric hospital to kidnap her. Bianca Hendrickse-Spendlove, who plays Texas, told Inside Soap that her character is "never going to be safe again" regardless of whether Silas kills her. "Texas opens her front door, sees Silas and thinks, 'This is it - my life is over'," the actress teased. "To see him standing there with no police restraint, knowing that he murdered her sister India, is absolutely petrifying. "Texas has already been manipulated by Silas after going to visit him, so she has it in her head that Will is responsible for Lynsey's (more)...
- 7/11/2012
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks serial killer Silas Blissett will escape from hospital later this month. The evil grandfather, played by Jeff Rawle, is back on screen this week as Texas Longford starts visiting him to seek answers over Lynsey's murder. As seen in our recent picture preview, Texas (Bianca Hendrickse-Spendlove) will provoke Silas's rage as they clash during one particular visit. However, it seems that Silas's return plot will get even more sinister as he later manages to do a disappearing act from the psychiatric hospital. Now on the loose again, Silas heads to Texas's flat for a terrifying showdown (more)...
- 7/3/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Spoiler Warning: This article will confirm the outcome of Doctors' recent fire cliffhanger. Hollyoaks airs Silas Blissett's return scenes in the coming days as the aftermath of Lynsey Nolan's shock death continues. Fans were left stunned this week as Lynsey was unexpectedly murdered, bringing actress Karen Hassan's two-year stint on the soap to an explosive conclusion. As news spreads that the cause of Lynsey's death was strangulation, an atmosphere of fear returns to the village as people begin to wonder whether Silas's reign of terror has inspired a copycat killer. Texas (Bianca Hendrickse-Spendlove) is more affected than most by the tragic turn of events given her personal connection to the Silas case, and viewers will see her paying visits to the serial killer in a desperate bid to get answers - or at least some closure. Silas (Jeff (more)...
- 6/30/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Wretch 32 and Romola Garai are among the stars who have come out to support gender equality for the 101st International Women's Day. Delilah, Ghostpoet and Lianne La Havas have also joined forces with Equals to fight against discrimination, violence and sexism. Garai picked her Hours co-star Dominic West to be her equal for the project. The pair said: "We will know we are equals when there are as many female characters as male characters on our television and in films." MTV's Laura Whitmore picked co-presenter Joel Dommett, who said: "We are equals because we both know and understand that Laura is way better at presenting than I am." The cast of Hollyoaks have also starred in a short film for Equals. Bianca Hendrickse-Spendlove, who plays Texas in the (more)...
- 3/8/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
Danielle Harold attends The Adventures of Tintin UK Premiere. Photo copyright Solarpix / PR Photos. Danielle Harold attends The Adventures of Tintin UK Premiere. Photo copyright Solarpix / PR Photos. Jamie Bell attends The Adventures of Tintin UK Premiere. Photo copyright Solarpix / PR Photos. Agne Motiejunaite attends The Adventures of Tintin UK Premiere. Photo copyright Solarpix / PR Photos. Simon Pegg attends The Adventures of Tintin UK Premiere. Photo copyright Solarpix / PR Photos. 10/23/2011 - Pamela Stephenson - "The Adventures of Tintin" UK Premiere - Arrivals - Odeon West End, Leicester Square - London, UK © Landmark / PR Photos 10/23/2011 - Bianca Hendrickse-Spendlove, Jessica Forrest and Anna Shaffer - "The Adventures...
- 10/26/2011
- by M&C
- Monsters and Critics
Hollyoaks airs some explosive episodes in the coming days as serial killer Silas Blissett prepares to strike again, lining up four possible targets as his reign of terror continues. As reported at the weekend, Silas (Jeff Rawle) will soon step up his torment of Lynsey Nolan (Karen Hassan) as he sets her a sick challenge, ordering her to guess who he's planning to murder next. Silas promises that he'll hand himself in if Lynsey figures it out, but if she fails, another girl will die. As seen in our pictures below, Silas picks out Texas Longford (Bianca Hendrickse-Spendlove), Theresa McQueen (Jorgie Porter), Amy Barnes (Ashley Slanina-Davies) and Lynsey herself as potential victims, marking each one with chess pieces which end up being planted in their homes or bags. Lynsey is horrified when she finds a chess queen as she realises its significance, (more)...
- 10/17/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks star Bianca Hendrickse-Spendlove has admitted that the soap's sinister serial killer Silas Blissett could strike again this year. Last month, fans saw Silas (Jeff Rawle) murder student India Longford after making contact with her online in the guise of a handsome admirer. The plot is revisited in next week's episodes, which see Spendlove's character Texas prepare to pay her final respects to her sister as the day of India's funeral arrives. However, in a twist, Texas ends up at Silas's mercy after taking drugs to help her get through the day. Speaking to Inside Soap, Spendlove explained: "Texas has sex with Doug to get cocaine and a cocktail of tranquilisers. But she's in (more)...
- 1/26/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks series producer Paul Marquess has revealed that fans will see a new side of Texas Longford as she struggles to deal with the tragic loss of her sister India. In scenes which air later this week, India will be murdered by sinister new character Cameron after an experiment with online dating goes horribly wrong. Strait-laced India (Beth Kingston) makes the terrible decision to meet Cameron alone after Texas (Bianca Hendrickse-Spendlove) brands her boring, which encourages her to take a risk for once. Show bosses have said that they want the storyline to promote the importance of online safety. In an interview with the official Hollyoaks website, Marquess explained: "It's also about grief, this story, and clearly for Texas who is quite a new character in the show - she's been in it about six months now - she's been quite light (more)...
- 12/20/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks schemer Cindy Cunningham will decide to marry a 72-year-old millionaire in a forthcoming storyline, it has been revealed. The surprise plotline begins when Cindy, played by pregnant actress Stephanie Waring, meets rich Alistair Longford (Terence Harvey) at a party which is also attended by the McQueens. She goes on to work her charms on the new acquaintance as soon as she hears about his massive fortune. Following the chance meeting, a romance between the pair quickly develops and Alistair proposes to his new love within a week. The couple then start to arrange their nuptials just as speedily. Although he is a new character, Alistair already has a link to the show as he is the grandfather of sisters India (Beth Kingston) and Texas (Bianca Hendrickse-Spendlove). Yesterday, the Hollyoaks (more)...
- 7/20/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
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