History of Will Mellor in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 23, 2026

Will Mellor is a British actor and singer recognized for his diverse television roles. He gained initial fame as Jambo Bolton in 'Hollyoaks' and further recognition as Gaz Wilkinson in 'Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps'. Mellor's career spans various genres, including appearances in 'Casualty', 'No Offence', 'Broadchurch', 'Barking!', 'White Van Man' and 'Coronation Street'. In 2024, he portrayed Lee Castleton in 'Mr Bates vs The Post Office,' a drama addressing the British Post Office scandal, showcasing his versatility and continued presence in popular British television.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1990: Played Ben Rowlingson in Children's Ward

In 1990, Will Mellor first gained public attention for playing Ben Rowlingson in the children's programme Children's Ward.

1992: Played Paul Howard in Brookside

In 1992, Will Mellor played the role of Paul Howard in Brookside.

1995: Joined Hollyoaks as Jambo Bolton

In 1995, Will Mellor joined the cast of Hollyoaks, playing the character James "Jambo" Bolton.

1998: Continued role as Jambo Bolton

In 1998, Will Mellor continued his role as James "Jambo" Bolton in Hollyoaks.

1999: Met Michelle McSween

In 1999, Will Mellor met Michelle McSween while they were both starring in the stage musical Oh, What a Night.

2001: Starred in Casualty and Two Pints of Lager

In 2001, Will Mellor played Jack Vincent in Casualty and also began starring as Gaz Wilkinson in the comedy Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps.

2003: Won Comic Relief Does Fame Academy

In 2003, Will Mellor won the first series of the BBC singing contest Comic Relief Does Fame Academy.

2004: Voiced Georgie in Barking!

In 2004, Will Mellor provided the voice for Georgie the dog in the CITV series Barking!.

May 2007: EastEnders Debut

On May 20, 2007, Will Mellor made his debut in EastEnders, playing the character Warren Stamp.

2007: Marriage to Michelle McSween

In 2007, Will Mellor married Michelle McSween.

October 2008: Starred in The Prisoner Documentary

In October 2008, Will Mellor starred in The Prisoner, a documentary about prison life.

2011: Continued role in Two Pints of Lager

In 2011, Will Mellor continued starring as Gaz Wilkinson in Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps.

2011: Starred in In with the Flynns

In 2011, Will Mellor played Liam Flynn in the BBC One comedy series In with the Flynns, and also appeared in White Van Man.

2011: Starred in White Van Man and Waterloo Road

In 2011, Will Mellor starred in the BBC Three comedy White Van Man and the BBC One drama Waterloo Road.

2012: Continued role in In with the Flynns

In 2012, Will Mellor continued to play Liam Flynn in the BBC One comedy series In with the Flynns.

2013: Played Steve Connolly in Broadchurch

In 2013, Will Mellor played Steve Connolly in the ITV detective drama Broadchurch.

2014: Appeared in In the Club

In 2014, Will Mellor appeared on BBC One's Kay Mellor drama series In the Club.

2020: Discussed Depression and Father's Death

In 2020, Will Mellor discussed his struggle with depression following his sister's death, and his father Bill died during the COVID-19 pandemic, two weeks after being diagnosed with cancer.

February 2021: Joined Coronation Street Cast

In February 2021, it was announced that Will Mellor would join the cast of Coronation Street as Harvey Gaskell.

2021: Appeared in Coronation Street

In 2021, Will Mellor appeared in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street as Harvey Gaskell.

September 2022: Competed in Strictly Come Dancing

From September 24, 2022, Will Mellor competed in the twentieth series of Strictly Come Dancing, partnered with Nancy Xu.

November 2022: Danced in Tribute to Father

In week 8 of Strictly Come Dancing, on November 12, 2022, Will Mellor danced a waltz to the song "Three Times a Lady" as a tribute to his father.

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December 2022: Eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing

On December 12, 2022, Will Mellor and his partner Nancy Xu were eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing, finishing in fifth place.

2022: Appeared in Coronation Street

In 2022, Will Mellor continued to appear in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street as Harvey Gaskell.

2024: Appeared in Mr Bates vs The Post Office

In 2024, Will Mellor appeared as Lee Castleton in the ITV drama "Mr Bates vs The Post Office", which is about the British Post Office scandal.

2024: Portrayal in "Mr Bates vs The Post Office" and Criticism of Paula Vennells

In 2024, Will Mellor portrayed sub-postmaster Lee Castleton in the ITV drama "Mr Bates vs The Post Office". Subsequently, he criticized Post Office CEO Paula Vennells for a perceived lack of "humanity" during the British Post Office scandal.