High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Richard "Ricky" Campbell is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Ashley Margolis. He made his first on-screen appearance on 16 June 2009. Ricky was created by executive producer Lucy Allan. Margolis took a period of leave in 2010 to complete his real life studies. His main storylines have focused on his friendship with Duncan Button and caring for his father who has multiple sclerosis. Sam Attwater portrayed Ricky`s online alter-ego for a few episodes.