E4 axes 'Hollyoaks: In The City'

E4 Hollyoaks spin-off In The City has been axed after only one series.

Announcing the decision on his blog, series writer and producer Daran Little explained that the viewing figures had been "too little for the show to be recommissioned".

"It's sad but, on reflection, not that sad; I've achieved what I set out to - produced a story about the corruption of innocence and life in a model agency," he continued. "The 20 episodes tell a complete story, questions are answered and above all it's been great fun. I've challenged and pushed actors and they've delivered 100%."

The programme, currently being repeated on Channel 4, starred Gemma Atkinson and Marcus Patrick - both of Hollyoaks fame - with guest appearances from the likes of former Coronation Street legend Julie Goodyear, ex-Emmerdale star Claire King and Kym Ryder, who currently plays barmaid Michelle Connor on the Street.