There's big news for Home and Away fans today, with Channel 5 announcing plans for the soap to leave its familiar daytime slot next year. The revelation comes just as the show's annual Christmas break begins, but don't worry: you'll still be able to watch it every weekday.

When Home and Away returns to UK screens in January, it won't be back in its familiar 1.45pm timeslot on 5. Instead, network bosses are doubling down on the soap's new stream-first strategy , where episodes drop first for online viewers.

5 has said that the show is "moving exclusively to streaming for daytime viewing" – so fans who want to watch during the day will have to use the station's streaming app and view it on demand.

Evening showings will continue to air on 5Star, with the newest episode at 6.30pm an

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