[Iceman]

Hollyoaks bosses have confirmed that late-night spinoff show Hollyoaks Later is to take a break from screens, Digital Spy can reveal.

The after-dark drama has aired annually on E4 for six series, but will not return for a new run this year.

Hollyoaks logo
© Lime Pictures

The decision to rest Later is a joint one between Channel 4 and Hollyoaks' production company Lime Pictures, who are currently focusing on the main 6.30pm show which was named Best Soap at the British Soap Awards last month.

A Lime Pictures spokesperson told Digital Spy today: "We love Hollyoaks Later and are very proud of the six series that have run.

"This year Channel 4 and Lime Pictures have decided that in order to retain focus on the main Hollyoaks brand that Hollyoaks Later will take a break.

"No decision has been made yet about whether it will return next year but we will keep you posted."

Danny Dyer with the cast of Hollyoaks Later
© Lime Pictures
Hollyoaks Later's 2013 cast shot


Hollyoaks Later launched in 2008 and has since become an annual event for the soap, airing as five hour-long episodes across one week on E4.

Memorable moments in the spinoff have included Sarah Barnes's horrifying skydiving death, Bonnie Tyler's surprise cameo in 2009, Rae Wilson's murder at the hands of serial killer Silas Blissett and Brendan Brady's near-death experience in a cottage explosion.

The most recent series, which featured the return of several familiar faces, saw long-standing character Tony Hutchinson have a dramatic adventure abroad

[InOne]

A shame. It was annoying Theresa was in all of them though purely to strip off

[Marsh.]

Ran out of ways to gruesomely kill people?

[reece(:]

Hollyoaks Later > Hollyoaks

[Braden]

Maybe this is a good thing.

Hollyoaks Later was brilliant when it first started, but I've found it to have got worse as it's continued. I can't even remember what happened in last years.

[Iceman]

Can understand lime pictures wanting to focus on HO cause of the awards win....

Brendans year was amazing though.

[Braden]

...actually, the only good series were the first two and Brendan's year.

Second was the absolute best though.

[Iceman]

Which was the secind again??

[Braden]

Originally Posted by Iceman

Which was the secind again??

The series follows four stories. Rhys, Hannah and Josh Ashworth head off to a music festival. Whilst there, Rhys and Hannah are tempted by love interests Imogen and Jamie, however the pair are not as nice as they seem. Jacqui McQueen and Darren Osborne try their best to convince Tony Hutchinson and Cindy Cunningham not to get married, and Cindy is less than pleased at the appearance of former best friend Savannah. Theresa and Michaela McQueen set off to London where Theresa has an interview with a modelling agency. As they face living on the streets of London, Theresa decides to visit her mother. Jealous Lydia Hart follows girlfriend Sarah Barnes on a camping trip where she finds her getting closer to Zoe Carpenter. Her jealousy leads to a chain of events and the death of one of the group.

I actually loved all four storylines.

[Iceman]

Originally Posted by Braden

I actually loved all four storylines.

Oh yeah I remember it now. I quite enjoyed that...didnt rate sarah or zoe so was happy haha

[Me. I Am Salman]

oh

[Novo]

Hollyoaks in the City and this theme song >

Youtube video

[Marsh.]

I only liked the one when they went to Ireland, it was mildly amusing.

The second series I only liked for Sarah's death.

[zakman440]

After Brendan's year though, I was a little disappointed.

[Jack.]

I needs a rest. I didn't feel last years was that good at all tbh.

[Nick.]

Shame, I agree with JackF that it needs a rest. Last years drifted a lot. I'd rather they took time to focus on the main show. Although a Christmas late-night special would be superb!