Jo Hallows
| Jo Hallows | |
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| Born | Jo Hallows |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | TV Producer |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Television | Hollyoaks |
Jo Hallows is a British television producer, best known for her work on Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks and BBC drama series Grange Hill. Hallows was also Head of Drama Production at Mersey TV.
Career
Hallows worked as Head of Drama Production at Mersey TV.[1] Hallows was also producer of Grange Hill in 2003.
Hollyoaks
Hallows began work on Hollyoaks in 1995 and joined the show from its ninth episode.[2] Hallows was initially executive producer until Phil Redmond stepped down as role of producer and she took on the role. Hallows was responsible for Hollyoaks: Breaking Boundaries, which saw the rape of long-term character Luke Morgan, which was the first time male rape was tackled in a soap. Hallows worked closely with advisers from rape-related support groups to help her make the storyline realistic.[3] Hallows was responsible for killing off Lewis Richardson in her time on the show, which occurred in Hollyoaks: Movin' On.[2] Hallows also worked on Hollyoaks: After Hours.[4] Hallows was responsible for the increase in late-night specials, which proved popular with viewers, so she decided to respond to requests for more.[4] Hallows also worked on Hollyoaks: On the Pull and Hollyoaks: Let Loose. Hallows left the show in 2005 when David Hanson took over as producer. While on the show, Hollyoaks received a nomination for Royal Television Society Award, which Hallows felt was rewarding.[5]
References
- ↑ "Now I'm the king of the Hill . . .; TV chief Phil Redmond tells Peter Grant why he wants to bring the children's hit programme Grange Hill to Merseyside.". Liverpool Echo. 25 February 2002. Retrieved 18 September 2011.
- 1 2 Collinson, Dawn (12 October 2001). "Will this scene help to fight male suicide?; DAWN COLLINSON talks to the Hollyoaks producer who is shocking viewers for a good cause.". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 18 September 2011.
- ↑ Miles, Lucy (12 March 2000). "Can TV scene break taboo of male rape?". Sunday Mercury. Retrieved 18 September 2011.
- 1 2 "THE INSIDER: MODEL CAPRICE JOINS THE CHESTER SET; Star in late night Hollyoaks.". Liverpool Echo. 25 May 2004. Retrieved 18 September 2011.
- ↑ "Mal V Phil for TV Award; Merseysiders Battle for Soap Opera Glory.". Liverpool Echo. 28 February 2002. Retrieved 18 September 2011.
External links
- Jo Hallows at the Internet Movie Database.
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| Preceded by Phil Redmond |
Series producer of Hollyoaks 2000–2005 |
Succeeded by David Hanson |