Home and Away cancelled for SIX weeks as show takes a break for Christmas
Home and Away has announced it's taking a SIX week break from UK screens this Christmas.
The Aussie soap will air its last episode of the year at the end of next month and won't come back until January.
The Channel 5 staple will disappear from the station on November 22 and return on January 6.
It's not yet known if those watching in Australia will have to go quite so long without it as details are yet to be confirmed.
Lovers of drama Down Under can still watch Neighbours as it's airing all-year-round for the second time running.
The change is largely down to Channel 5's multi-year broadcast deal with the long-running soap.
Home and Away usually airs 230 episodes a year, five times a week.
It works out the show is on for a whopping 46 weeks of the year - which explains its need for a six-week break.
The Summer Bay soap will no doubt end the year in an explosive fashion with Olivia Deeble set to make her exit as Raffy Morrison.
The actress confirmed she was quitting earlier this year after three years on the show.
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Her decision to leave comes after the blonde landed a role in Disney+ movie Secret Society of Second Born Royals.
Sharing an emotional clip, she said: "After 3 years and almost 1000 episodes I completed my journey in the bay.
"It was the most amazing experience of my life, I will be eternally grateful for all of my cast mates and crew. Thank you to all of you for the constant support and love."