30 July 2021, with Allan's episodes airing from 2 August 2021. Filming locations Despite being set in Chester, Hollyoaks is primarily filmed at Lime Pictures' studios in the Childwall suburb of Liverpool. Scenes were often filmed at the Groves in Chester, and it was noted that filming crews became a "common sight" in the area. However, it eventually became too expensive for the filming operations to be moved from Liverpool to Chester for every filming block, and the Childwall studios became used more heavily. Hollyoaks is produced by Lime Pictures (formerly known as Mersey Television prior to its takeover by All3Media). Opening titles and tune The original opening theme tune was written and performed by Steve Wright, who has also produced music and themes for Brookside and Grange Hill. He cited American performer Bo Diddley as an inspiration whilst making the theme song. Hollyoaks amend their opening titles frequently. It was announced on 19 June 2010 that new titles with a new theme tune, which was reportedly "slowed right down", would be used in new series producer Paul Marquess's first episode, which aired on 5 July 2010. However, on 2 July, the titles were delayed for one week. The titles were then delayed for a second time due to "technical difficulties". On 10 September 2010, Channel 4 confirmed the new Hollyoaks titles and theme music would air from 13 September. However, the titles were different from pictures of filming of the original credits, suggesting a reshoot was the reason for the delay. Marquess commented: "We're very excited about the new titles that the viewers will see on Channel 4 on Monday. They're glossy, contemporary and very Hollyoaks." He then apologised for the delay, saying: "We're sorry to the fans who have been waiting to see them, but they've taken a while to perfect. I'm very happy with them and I hope that the fans like the new-look show." On 28 December 2012, New titles where added, with purple screen replaced by grey screen. It was announced in August 2016 that a new title sequence would begin airing from 5 September 2016, which would launch the show's "action-packed autumn storyline". The new title sequence features shots of characters on the show's set. Executive producer Bryan Kirkwood said of the titles, "I am thrilled with the new titles. I think they are vibrant, fun and glossy and from the first opening guitar