Norman Lovett portrayed the male incarnations of Holly in Series I, Series II, the final episode of Series VII and Series VIII. Lovett did not appear in Series III through V; the role of Holly was played by Hattie Hayridge during these seasons, although in the mid-1990s Lovett participated alongside Hayridge as both played Holly during the music video for Danny John-Jules' single release of "Tongue Tied" and then again in the DVD game Beat the Geek. He is known to have criticised the eighth series' quality as a comedy which both insulted some fans and pleased others.