Hollyoaks festive episodes arrive as ‘box set’ on Channel 4 streaming

Channel 4 streaming brings bumper ‘Oaks today.

Keeping with tradition, Hollyoaks will be giving fans an early Christmas present by releasing its festive episodes on Channel 4

In September this year, after falling ratings on Channel 4 (the TV service) the soap became one of the first dramas to move to streaming-first with the broadcaster putting a positive spin-on the downgrade by noting they were moving it online first as that’s how “its youth audiences choose to watch what they want, where and when they want.”

In line with this, viewers of the show can marathon-watch the festive episodes over the holiday period ahead of the nightly E4 broadcast at 7 pm. There will be eight episodes made available, and fans can expect a heartfelt, unexpected, and action-packed Christmas for the Hollyoaks residents this year.

With best friend Santa Tony in tow, an impassioned speech leads to a Christmas miracle for Darren… Mercedes McQueen is back, and has a huge decision to make… Ste is left heartbroken when his husband James’ dark side is revealed, but will love prevail… Will this time next year anyone care?

First-look exclusive Hollyoaks festive episodes will be available to stream on Channel 4 from 7:30pm on Friday 22^nd December.