Episode 497 is an episode of Hollyoaks which aired on Monday 21st August 2000.
Synopsis
Zara learns the true extent of her lie. Cindy and Mandy are left smitten by Ben when he enters the laundrette. Anna struggles to deal with the news of her father's new daughter, whilst Finn asks Victoria to move in.Plot
Paul tells Darren that he has had eight stitches but has no broken bones. Anna answers a call from her mother. Mandy tells Helen and Cindy that she was sitting in her car to keep warm, when two officers turned up and arrested her. Darren tries to encourage Paul to press charges on Mr. Morgan, especially due to the accusation of that he slept with Zara. Sam is concerned to find an upset Anna. Luke is shocked that Andy does not plan to tell Sue anything; he thinks pushing Paul onto the table of glasses has solved the problem.
Victoria tells Finn about Brian having changed his mind about the divorce settlement and is now wanting half of everything. Finn invites her to move in. Vernon tries to charge Finn extra for the plastering at The Loft but Victoria manages to get a discount for cash payment. Helen tells a newly returned Lewis about Mandy's arrest. Ben Davies arrives to collect his ironing, and Cindy and Mandy are left smitten by him. Anna tells Sam that her father's mistress has given birth to a daughter. Anna's reactions leaves Sam confused. Ben is delighted to have two girls eager to please him.
Luke tells Zara about Mr. Morgan attacking Paul. Ben has left his phone in his coat and Cindy and Mandy argue over whether to answer the call. The call ends and Mandy excitedly listens to the voicemail. Victoria asks for her clothes to be cleaned, Cindy agrees when Victoria mentions Brian cutting most of her clothes up. Darren tells Paul that Zara is getting her own back for being rejected. He urges Paul to set the record straight. Finn wants Victoria to move in permanently, she agrees. Mandy snoops through Ben's phone. Sam wants Anna to not blame the baby for the life she is born into.
Zara receives a call from Paul; she hangs up and runs off. Luke tells Mandy about what happened last night. Mandy suggests that Zara could have made it up. Finn offers Cindy a job at The Loft. Mandy and Cindy invite Ben to the opening at The Loft. Luke tells Zara that as Paul is over 16 and she is underage, he has committed statutory rape. He tries to convince Zara to tell the truth. Victoria continues to deal with Vernon, who is left impressed by her. Zara admits to Mr. Morgan that she lied that she slept with Paul. He is horrified and furious.Cast
Regular Cast
- Cindy Cunningham - Stephanie Waring
- Helen Cunningham - Kathryn George
- Finn - James Redmond
- Anna Green - Lisa Kay
- Paul Millington - Zander Ward
- Luke Morgan - Gary Lucy
- Zara Morgan - Kelly Greenwood
- Mr. Morgan - Ross Davidson
- Lewis Richardson - Ben Hull
- Mandy Richardson - Sarah Dunn
- Victoria Hutchinson - Fiona Mollison
- Darren Osborne - Ashley Taylor Dawson
- Ben Davies - Marcus Patric
Guest Cast
Music
- This episode contained no music.
Notes
Mistakes
- Mandy Richardson's custody record incorrectly dates her arrest as 17th July 2000 instead of 17th August.
Broadcast History and Releases
- This episode was repeated on Hollyoaks Favourites on 16th October 2020.
Ratings and Viewing Figures
- Viewing Figures: 2,350,000 (Channel 4).
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