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Charlotte Tutton

When is Hollyoaks Later 2020 on? Air date, start time and episode details

Hollyoaks Later is back, with it confirmed late last year that a new spin-off would air in January 2020.

It's been a few years since the last time the late-night edition of the Channel 4 soap aired - with scenes much more racier, gory and expletive than the 6:30pm time slot.

Breda McQueen's serial killer storyline will come to an end in explosive fashion, as her and her family take centre stage in the special spin-off.

It is slightly different this time around, with just the one episode instead of a week of drama.

But what time is it on and what date does it air? Here's all you need to know...

Hollyoaks Later returns in 2020 (Lime Pictures)

What date is Hollyoaks Later 2020 on?

Hollyoaks Later is confirmed to air on Monday 6th January 2020.

It will be repeated the following evening.

What time does it start, and what channel is it on?

Hollyoaks Later will air at the later time of 9pm, on E4.

It can be watched again on Tuesday 7th January at 11pm, on Channel 4.

Hollyoaks serial killer Breda McQueen will bow out (LIMEPICTURES)

How many episodes are there? How does it work?

Unlike the normal format of five episodes, this time around there will be just one.

The episode will follow on from the Channel 4 episode of that day, while it's unlikely the E4 episode will confirm the aftermath as to avoid spoilers.

Then again, with so many viewers now watching the E4 episode perhaps the Later spin-off will follow on from this instead.

What happens in Hollyoaks Later?

The episode will focus on the moment Tony Hutchinson is discovered at the pig farm, where he's been held for months by serial killer Breda McQueen - ever since he worked out she killed his son Harry Thompson, and others.

Breda is responsible for the deaths of Russ Owen, Carl Costello, Glenn Donovan and Louis Loveday.

Tony will finally be found (Channel 4)

Mercedes McQueen is also tipped to be left in danger by the serial killer, with scenes culminating with the trio and others - including John Paul, Sylver and Goldie - all at the pig farm.

As her killer secret is exposed, Breda is tipped to leave the soap as a fire tears through the farm - but who survives?

Hollyoaks airs weeknights at 6:30pm on Channel 4, with the next episode at 7pm on E4.

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