Lucy Allan (producer)
Lucy Jane Allan (born 30 September 1978) is an English television producer, known for her work on the Channel 4 soap opera "Hollyoaks". Allan's other credited work include a script editor for "Dream Team" and assistant to director in "Chica de Río". Section::::"Hollyoaks". In 2008, Allan began working with Bryan Kirkwood as the deputy producer for "Hollyoaks". She was the assistant producer and producer for "Hollyoaks"' spin-offs "" and the first series of "Hollyoaks Later". Allan took over from Kirkwood as the executive producer of "Hollyoaks" in January 2009. Her first credited appearance as producer was  on 1 June 2009. Allan was responsible for introducing characters including Loretta Jones, Cheryl Brady, Charlotte Lau and Dave Colburn and brought back characters including Jake Dean. It was announced in January 2010 that Allan had decided to step down from her position and would be replaced by Paul Marquess. In November 2020, it was announced that Allan would be reprising her role as executive producer of "Hollyoaks", as well as becoming the head of continuing drama at Lime Pictures. Her episodes began airing from 2 August 2021.