Episode 346 is an episode of Hollyoaks which aired on Monday 13th September 1999.
Synopsis
Rob returns to Hollyoaks, kidnapping Lucy at Kurt's funeral. Ruth, Lewis and Tony are shocked, and go after Lucy - ending up in Rob's trap. Max and Mandy try to make Angela see that Sean is abusing Holly. New students Geri and Nikki arrive in Hollyoaks, both taking an interest in Adam.Plot
Kurt's burial takes place. After the burial concludes, they leave, unaware that they are being watched by Rob. Adam is left smitten when a glamourous woman, Geri, walks into Deva and asks him for directions to the Hollyoaks Hall of Residence. She compliments the café and Adam compliments her car, to which she reveals that her father bought her the car and she does not need to share it as she is an only child. She also reveals that she is studying media studies, and that she came to the village from Chilton. They continue to flirt with each other before she leaves, and Mr. Morgan tells Adam that he's "put his mortgage on" that she will be returning to the café. Lucy thinks that she should be the one who is dead, she says that she is a "junkie" with the shorter lifespan. Ruth is confused as to how Kurt could have died in a hit-and-run on a jet ski in the middle of the ocean. Lucy says that she will meet with her friends at Ruth's later, she wants to stay at Kurt's grave for a little while longer. Rob watches Lucy on her own.
Angela returns home and Max tries to talk to her, but Sean plans to get her on side before Max can get her to turn on him. Nikki pulls up outside Deva, looking for the halls. Adam points her in the right direction. Tony misses Kurt. Carol worries how long Lucy is taking, so Tony goes to find her. Lucy watches as Kurt's coffin is buried. Max stops Sean from touching Holly, angering Sean who snaps at Max. Angela is annoyed to find that Max has taken Holly out and asks Sean to go find them. Rob heads for Lucy, and Tony notices. Tony sprints over as Lucy is tied up and gagged, and put into the back of Rob's van. He tries to block the way of Rob's van but is forced to jump aside when Rob comes speeding towards him.
Rob arrives at a testing facility, which has been closed for maintenance. He apologises to the guard for being late. Rob takes Lucy out of the van, and puts a blindfold on her. He tells her that there is nobody for miles, so nobody will hear her screaming. He takes off the gag and her shoes. Lucy asks why Rob has returned, he says that he had "inside information" about the funeral. He plants one of Lucy's boots outside the tank. Ruth gets a call, and is horrified to hear Rob's voice. Tony grabs the phone and threatens Rob. Rob tells him where they can find Lucy. Nikki meets her roommate, Geri. They get along well. Mandy advises Max to tell Angela or Gordon. She offers to help him. Tony and Lewis try to convince Ruth to call the police.
Rob tells Lucy about when he finally arrived at shore; no feeling in his legs and unable to see due to sea salt in his eyes. She explodes at him. Rob winds Lucy up over her buying a house with Aunt Rose's inheritance, and how she sold Clare's supply of drugs after witnessing Clare's death. Mr. Morgan has decided to give Tony a job at Deva. Rob calls Ruth. He refuses to let her speak to Lucy, and tells them where to find him. Nikki and Geri take the matresses off the beds. Lucy is horrified when Rob says that he struck Kurt with the jet ski.
Mandy and Max tell Angela that Max saw Sean shouting at Holly and locking her in the cupboard. He reveals that, after Angela didn't believe him regarding Holly's bruises, that he and Mandy phoned Childline. Mandy tells Angela that Sean has also flirted with her several times, but Cindy doesn't believe her. Mandy compares Sean to Dennis, which leaves Angela thinking. Tony, Lewis and Ruth find Rob's van. Ruth, Lewis and Tony find Lucy's boot and arrive in the facility. As they enter the first room, they are uncomfortable and decide to wait outside for the police - but the door is jammed! Lewis is unable to get it open. The police head for the facility. Tony, Lewis and Ruth try to force the door open, but Rob has locked it remotely.Cast
Regular Cast
- Lucy Benson - Kerrie Taylor
- Max Cunningham - Matt Littler
- Angela Cunningham - Liz Stooke
- Carol Groves - Natalie Casey
- Rob Hawthorn - Warren Derosa
- Tony Hutchinson - Nick Pickard
- Adam Morgan - David Brown
- Mr. Morgan - Ross Davidson
- Ruth Osborne - Terri Dwyer
- Lewis Richardson - Ben Hull
- Mandy Richardson - Sarah Dunn
- Sean Tate - Daniel Pape
- Nikki - Wendy Glenn
- Geri - Joanna Taylor
- Holly Cunningham - Karis Sharkey (uncredited)
Guest Cast
- This episode contained no guest cast.
Uncredited Cast
- A vicar.
Music
| Song | Performer | Circumstance |
|---|---|---|
| "The Wind" | PJ Harvey | Kurt's burial takes place. After the burial concludes, they leave, unaware that they are being watched by Rob. He watches when Lucy returns to Kurt's grave alone. Lucy watches as Kurt's coffin is buried. |
| Unknown | Unknown | Rob heads for Lucy, and Tony notices. Tony sprints over as Lucy is tied up and gagged, and put into the back of Rob's van. He tries to block the way of Rob's van but is forced to jump aside when Rob comes speeding towards him. |
Notes
Mistakes
- The shutter speed on the camera whilst filming scenes of Rob Hawthorn by the simulator is set incorrectly, causing some of the screens to flicker in the background.
Broadcast History and Releases
- This episode was repeated as part of Hollyoaks@25 on 27th July 2020.
Ratings and Viewing Figures
- Viewing Figures: 3,240,000 (Channel 4).
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