Hollyoaks star Amy Conachan explains why the show doesn't focus on Courtney's disability

Soaps are all about issue-led stories and, in recent years, a focus on diversity and reflecting the varied people who watch them.So you might think that Hollyoaks would have stories focusing on science teacher Courtney Campbell's. But, as actress Amy Conachan explained, the soap purposefully doesn't for a good reason.Speaking on the new Don't Filter Feelings podcast, which sees (or rather, hears) the cast talk about real-life issues, the star said: "The thing I was really conscious of, coming i ...

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