Liverpool Echo.co.uk (Free subscription) | 11/27/2008
The award was for the show’s portrayal of Hannah’s (Emma Rigby) battle with anorexia in the Soaps and Continual Drama category.
Contactmusic Ltd (Free subscription) | 11/27/2008
Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks has been rewarded for its handling of the issue of eating disorders by winning a Mental Health Media award.The accolade was for the show's portrayal of Hannah's (Emma Rigby) battle with anorexia in the Soaps & Continual Drama category.The storyline, which saw Rigby named best actress at this year's British Soap Awards, witnessed Hannah Ashworth descend...
Liverpool Echo.co.uk (Free subscription) | 11/27/2008
Hollyoaks scoops mental health award by , Liverpool Echo HOLLYOAKS scooped a prestigious award at the Mental Health Media Awards.The award was for the show’s portrayal of Hannah’s (Emma Rigby) battle with anorexia in the Soaps and Continual Drama category.The storyline has already seen Emma Rigby pick up the Best Actress Award at this year’s British Soap Awards.The show’s...
Digital Spy (Free subscription) | 11/26/2008
Chester-based soap Hollyoaks has been honoured for its portrayal of Hannah Ashworth's struggle with anorexia and bulimia at this year's Mental Health Media Awards. Last year, Hannah – played by Emma Rigby – became the focus of one of the show's most hard-hitting storylines as she and best friend Melissa (Carla Chases) became obsessed with their eating habits and hit rock bottom. The plot...
