Doug Carter

Doug Carter
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed by	PJ Brennan
Duration	2010–2013
First appearance	13 September 2010
Last appearance	16 October 2013
Classification	Former; regular
Introduced by	Paul Marquess
Spin-off appearances	Hollyoaks Freshers (2010) Hollyoaks Later (2011)
In-universe information Occupation Student (2010) Drug dealer (2010–2011, 2013) Deli owner (2012–2013) Father Herb Carter[1] Mother Connie Carter[1] Brothers Brad Carter Civil partner Ste Hay (2012–2013) Stepsons Lucas Hay (2012–2013) Stepdaughters Leah Barnes (2012–2013) First cousins Aspen Carter

Doug Carter is a fictional character from the British soap opera Hollyoaks, played by PJ Brennan. Brennan initially appeared as Doug in the programme's online spin-off series Hollyoaks: Freshers, before his debut in the main show on 13 September 2010. He appeared in 5 episodes before returning on 13 January 2011 as a regular character.

He was introduced as part of a new student group. His storylines have included drug dealing, a relationship with Jenny (Daisy Turner) which ended in her murder at the hands of a serial killer, an attempted suicide, and entering a civil partnership with Ste Hay (Kieron Richardson). Doug has been described as someone who "doesn't make the best choices" but has the "best intentions". Doug has been described as a fan favourite and came first in a poll to find viewer's favourite of the new fresher group.

Brennan decided to leave Hollyoaks in 2013 but, his exit was kept secret until transmission where Doug was killed in the show's 18th anniversary. Doug departed on 16 October 2013.