Robbie Roscoe

Robbie Roscoe
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed byCharlie Wernham
Duration2013–2016, 2024–present
First appearance2 April 2013
ClassificationPresent; regular
Introduced byBryan Kirkwood (2013)
Hannah Cheers and Angelo Abela (2024)
In-universe information
OccupationStudent (until 2014)
Barman (2014)
Club Owner
FatherRick Spencer
MotherSandy Roscoe
StepfatherFraser Black
BrothersJason Roscoe
Half-brothersDarren Osborne
Joe Roscoe
Freddie Roscoe
Ziggy Roscoe
AuntsAuntie Christine
Margie
Jean
NephewsJJ Osborne
Oscar Osborne
Gabriel McQueen
JJ Roscoe
Charlie Dean (adoptive)
NiecesFrankie Osborne
Lexi Roscoe
Morgan Osborne

Robbie Roscoe is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Charlie Wernham. He made his first screen appearance on 2 April 2013.[1] Robbie is part of the Roscoe family and the first member to be introduced. On 19 March 2013, a Channel 4 press release revealed that Robbie "leads the way for a family of boys to descend on Hollyoaks, headed by Gillian Taylforth as mother, Sandy."[2] Wernham's casting was confirmed on 27 March 2013.[3] Wernham auditioned for the show the previous year, attending his second audition on 24 October 2012.[4] Daniel Kilkelly from Digital Spy later revealed Robbie is a "troublesome new student" and he would befriend established character Callum Kane (Laurie Duncan).[5] The writer added that Robbie's headteacher Patrick Blake (Jeremy Sheffield) thinks he can control his behaviour. But Robbie soon begins to cause trouble.[3]

Robbie's notable storylines have included working for Trevor Royle (Greg Wood); discovering Darren Osborne (Ashley Taylor Dawson) is his half-brother; bullying his teacher, John Paul McQueen (James Sutton), with Finn O'Connor (Keith Rice); his relationship with John Paul's niece Phoebe McQueen (Mandip Gill); being reunited with his father Rick Spencer (Victor Gardener); pushing his twin brother Jason Roscoe (Alfie Browne-Sykes) off a cliff; working with Ben Bradley (Ben Richards) to bring down Trevor; and his affairs with his brother Freddie Roscoe's (Charlie Clapham) wife and Finn's sister Sinead O'Connor (Stephanie Davis) and Jason's wife Holly Cunningham (Amanda Clapham), and his infatuation with sister-in-law and teacher Nancy Osborne (Jessica Fox).

It was announced on the 25 March 2016 that Robbie and Jason would be departing from the programme and the twins left the serial on 28 March 2016. Wernham reprised his role as Robbie in 2024, with Robbie's return airing on 21 May 2024.[6] On 3 July 2024, it was announced that Wernham would once again leave the programme, with Robbie's exit airing the following week on 8 July 2024.[7] On 5 September 2024, Robbie made a surprise return.

  1. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (26 March 2013). "Soapland's joiners, movers and leavers". Digital Spy. (Hearst Magazines UK). Retrieved 27 March 2013.
  2. ^ "Hollyoaks". Channel 4. (Channel Four Television Corporation). 19 March 2013. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
  3. ^ a b Kilkelly, Daniel (27 March 2013). "'Hollyoaks': Meet newcomer Robbie Roscoe - pictures". Digital Spy. (Hearst Magazines UK). Retrieved 28 March 2013.
  4. ^ "Billericay comic celebrates turning 18 in style". The Echo. (Newsquest). 25 October 2012. Retrieved 28 March 2013.
  5. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (26 March 2013). "'Hollyoaks': John Paul and Doug grow closer - spoiler pictures". Digital Spy. (Hearst Magazines UK). Retrieved 26 March 2013.
  6. ^ "Freddie and Grace are BACK! But they're not the only duo to be stirring up trouble this Spring!". Twitter. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  7. ^ Anderton, Joe (3 July 2024). "Hollyoaks to air mysterious exit for Robbie Roscoe". Digital Spy. (Hearst Magazines UK). Retrieved 5 July 2024.