Darren Day: 'Hollyoaks role is best yet'

Darren Day has named his new role in Hollyoaks as the best of his career to date.

The theatre actor was cast in the Channel 4 soap earlier this year, taking on the part of the dangerous gangster Danny Houston.

Danny first arrived in the village in October after becoming the silent partner in local nightclub Chez Chez. He later had a brief fling with Jacqui McQueen (Claire Cooper) before she dumped him for Rhys Ashworth (Andy Moss), which left Danny promising some sinister revenge.

Speaking on Lorraine this morning, Day explained: "It's so much more fun to play the bad guy, as opposed to many years making a living out of playing the romantic leads in musicals and stuff. That gave me a career - but the bad guy is so much more fun!"

He continued: "I think you get to a certain age as a guy when more interesting parts come along. This is certainly the most interesting part that I've had."

Danny, Jacqui and Rhys all take centre stage in an after-dark special titled 'King of Hearts' on Wednesday night, which sees Danny try to get even with the pair.

Discussing the late-night episode, Day added: "We can get away with some things that we can't do at 6.30pm. It's on at 10pm on Wednesday night. I saw it on Friday and it looks like a mini-movie. It's really exciting to be involved with. And he's a great character and so much fun to play."

> Click here to read more about 'King of Hearts'
> Click here to watch the official trailer for the episode
> Click here to read our interview with Claire Cooper