Jeremy Sheffield heads to Hollyoaks

Jeremy Sheffield is set to join Hollyoaks as Dodger Savage's biological father.

The actor joins the cast to play Patrick Blake, and brings with him Emily Lawrence, who will play Sienna, Dodger's twin sister.

He said: "I'm glad to be joining Hollyoaks at a time when things are getting very exciting."

Jeremy has spent the last year playing Danny Stratton in Coronation Street.

Next month audiences will see Dodger deciding it's time to track down his true father and getting far more than he expected.

Emily's character Sienna is said to be "set to cause mayhem when she arrives in the village".

The actress said: "Joining Hollyoaks is going to be fun and great experience for me. It goes without saying that working with Jeremy is brilliant."