James Redmond (actor) a part in the Channel 4 soap opera "Hollyoaks". Redmond played Rory Finnigan on the show between 1997 and 2002, before quitting the series to partner Cat Deeley presenting "SMTV Live" and "", replacing popular duo Ant & Dec. Redmond's stint at "SMTV Live" lasted just three months however, after show bosses decided he had not settled into the role leaving Redmond reportedly "gutted". Meanwhile, Redmond resumed his acting career with a leading role in the first series of Sky One's steamy drama, "Mile High". He is perhaps most noted for his role as Abs Denham in the BAFTA-winning medical
The Soap Opera Encyclopedia (Schemering book) information about the soap opera phenomenon" and wrote a syndicated column on the genre. He was also a regular contributor to "The Washington Post Book World" and had published film and television articles in "The New Republic", "USA Today", the "Chicago Tribune", the "San Francisco Chronicle", the "New York Daily News" and other publications. Schemering is also the author of "" (1986). The Soap Opera Encyclopedia (Schemering book) The Soap Opera Encyclopedia is a 1985 reference book by Christopher Schemering which assembles comprehensive information about all daytime and prime time soap operas broadcast up to the date of publication. It