14 Facts About Bryan Kirkwood

Bryan Kirkwood was born on 1976 and is a British television producer.

Bryan Kirkwood was the producer of the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks from 2006 until 2009, and was the executive producer of the BBC soap EastEnders from 2010 until 2012.

Bryan Kirkwood returned as the executive producer of Hollyoaks in late 2012, before leaving again in March 2021.

Bryan Kirkwood later took control as the producer for Channel 4's Hollyoaks between 2006 and 2009, a period in which the show explored a number of well-loved and critically acclaimed storylines.

Bryan Kirkwood became responsible for the casting of several new characters and guest appearances, such as Bonnie Tyler.

Bryan Kirkwood faced criticism from the media before he even assumed his role on EastEnders, with many reporting he planned to 'sex up' the show on arrival.

Bryan Kirkwood's appointment came on 1 March 2010 as Santer stepped down from the role after the 25th anniversary celebrations.

Bryan Kirkwood's tenure oversaw numerous high-profile storylines, such as the death of Billie Jackson, and the introduction of such characters as Michael Moon, Yusef Khan, Vanessa Gold, Jodie Gold, Julie Perkins, Lola Pearce, Rose Cotton and Andrew Cotton.

On 12 March 2012, it was announced Bryan Kirkwood had decided to leave his position of executive producer of EastEnders, and left in April 2012, after two years in charge with series producer Lorraine Newman temporarily taking over his role.

Later that month it was announced that Bryan Kirkwood had returned to working with Lime Pictures.

Bryan Kirkwood produced Mark Wright's Hollywood Nights before returning as executive producer of Hollyoaks.

In September 2020, it was announced that Bryan Kirkwood had made the decision to depart from Lime Pictures and Hollyoaks in March of that year, with his final episode airing in June 2021.

Bryan Kirkwood formerly lived in East Kilbride and in Edinburgh prior to moving to Brighton, England at a young age.

Bryan Kirkwood is openly gay, and was living in Liverpool with his partner in 2006.