User:Bluebolt94/Freddie Roscoe

Freddie Roscoe is a fictional character from the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Charlie Clapham. The character made his first screen appearance on 6 May 2013.

Character creation
The character and Clapham's casting was announced on 29 April 2013. Clapham commented that auditioning for the role "was a long process". He had to audition in London and numerous times in Liverpool, before having a final screen test during Christmas 2012. He went up against twenty-five other actors for the role. Freddie is the second member of the Roscoe family to be introduced. Clapham described Freddie as a "slightly more charming" and matured version of his younger brother, Robbie (Charlie Wernham). Freddie soon notices that Robbie's behaviour has spiralled out of control and tries to teach him a lesson when he catches Robbie stealing. Freddie also makes a deal to sell drugs with Ste Hay (Kieron Richardson). Hedonistic, risk-taking and dangerous, Freddie Roscoe is every bit as capable of shaking up the Hollyoaks village as his younger brother, Robbie. He's rebellious and unpredictable, and if there's a thrill that needs seeking, this is your man. Freddie's insomnia gives him hours to spend watching documentaries and learning some amazing facts. Often known to dabble in petty crime, though, it's safe to say that this Roscoe boy is the definition of wasted potential. Although he's fickle, his love for his family has never wavered, even though his rivalry with his eldest brother Joe does prove testing at times. E4.com describes him as a "rebellious and unpredictable" intelligent risk taker who is energetic, but lacks a sense of direction. Clapham made his first appearance as Freddie on 6 May 2013.

Storylines
Freddie arrives in the village in search for a business to buy and a place to live by his mothers orders. However, he finds his little brother, Robbie, stealing money from his Principal Patrick Blake. He makes Robbie give the money back and apologize for his actions. Later on, Freddie hits on a vulnerable Maxine Minnver which leads them to sleeping with each other.