Two new characters head for 'Hollyoaks'

Two more actors head for Chester as they join the cast of the Channel 4 soap, Hollyoaks.

Former EastEnders actor Devon Anderson - who played Billy Jackson between 1993 and 1997 - is to play the role of Sonny Valentine, the younger brother of policeman Calvin (played by ex-Dream Team star Ricky Whittle, who joined the soap last month).

Meanwhile, Gimme Gimme Gimme star Brian Bovell - Jez Littlewood in the BBC comedy - will play Sonny's father, Leo.

A spokesperson for the show said: "We're delighted to welcome Devon and Brian to the cast. The Valentines are in for a rough ride in the village when a life-changing even happens just days after they turn up, and their father, Leo, comes to live with them."

The Valentine family will appear on screen for the first time next month.