Hollyoaks goes FlashForward

Hollyoaks is to make British soap history next week - by screening an episode set in the future!

On Monday, 21 December at 6.00pm, the show will feature a special episode that will flashforward the show's timeline six months to May 2010. The episode will feature the second wedding of Calvin Valentine (Ricky Whittle) and Carmel McQueen (Gemma Merna).

So what will happen in the next 6 months? Will Zoe Carpenter die? Will Lydia Hart be sent down for Sarah Barnes and Zoe's murders? What I'm certain of is that the following characters will be on the show in May 2010:

Carmel and Calvin
Clearly, as the are remarrying, the pair will still be with us in 6 months. But has Carmel been informed of Calvin and her sister Mercedes Fisher's affair?

Sasha, Leo, Spencer, Cheryl and Lauren
The rest of the Valentine family (plus Spencer Gray and Cheryl Brady) are at the wedding. But not all of them are happy to see the couple get hitched.

Zak and Michaela
With rumours of the pair marrying, it seems likely they are still together in 6 months. Michaela is one of Carmel's bridesmaids. Plus, Calvin is seen punching Zak! Whatever for...?

The McQueens
Theresa and Myra are the only other McQueens seen in the released pictures (apart from the ones mentioned below and above)

Jacqui and Des
In 6 months, the new couple are still together, as Des is seen breaking up the fight between Zak and Calvin. Jacqui also seems to be one of Carmel's bridesmaids.

Tony and Cindy
The newlyweds appear to still be together in 6 months, as they attend Calvin and Carmel's wedding. On one soap forum, someone even suggested that Cindy looked pregnant! However, it may just be the way she is standing.

Noticed that Hollyoaks, Strictly Come Dancing-style advert lately? Well it would also appear this is a teaser for the wedding! Which hints Malachy and Mercedes Fisher will be at the wedding, along with Kris Fisher, Rhys Ashworth and Jake Dean.

Tune in Monday at 6.00pm on Channel 4 for the flashforward episode.