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Fingers crossed its not the same batch Some 1996 would be good too. I would love them to do a season finale/season premiere drop of eps.

Classic episodes to air over the break

Do we think we will get a refreshed opening, with underscore, etc, when the season premiere airs in March? It's been five years since the last refresh now. I'm not fussed at all on the music they use now. 2007 to 2017 had the best music during recaps, IMHO. As for the closing credits, well, what else can they do with those now? I haven't even seen them in about four years bar a few seconds, and as I've said before im all for 7+ style closing ( in house seven promos would be even better but one can dream eh? Lol ) What do you guys think? Are we in for a refresh?

Big announcement guys. The UK winter finale will air on Channel 5 at 1pm on Friday November 17th and on 5STAR there are no episodes on that date. Channel 5 Friday 1pm Winter finale 5STAR Thursday at 6.30pm Just a few weeks remaining. Has My5 recently gone HD on Sky now then? I need to check. Thanks As I download the episodes from 5STAR, and in bulk lol, I thought let me watch it using my5. More space on my sky planner, but it was in SD and looked dire. But this was last year so will check that out. 5STAR definitely has been streaming in HD since the launch of sky glass so I guess that makes sense. Channel 5 need to pull their HD finger out across the board !!

5 Star linear and My5 are bad picture wise. My5 being dire. On Sky Q it [ 5S ] doesn't look too bad but you can still notice that it's not HD. I haven't watched the show on any linear channel since 5 dropped the 6pm, as I used to record it and then watch it at 7pm, more suitable time for me, and in blocks. But I have seen it on occasion in a friends house on 5STAR and My5. My5 looks like we are back to the rabbit ears for signal lol. Horrendous.

Yes I think they do. When there was a time they actually aired same day, and once by accident a day ahead of Seven, RTE now must not air an episode a second before channel 5 and remain one episode behind.

7pm for me lol ? a double then a triple

RTE is available on all platforms in Northern Ireland and of course available across the board on many platforms across the Republic. So Neighbours will have a full linear viewing across Ireland. As for Northern Ireland, it will be in the unique position of being the only place in the UK to get a linear viewing. Home and Away is blocked in Northern Ireland via all platforms other than OTT, due to C5 having the UK rights. Although edits are very minimal compared to ITV days, RTE has always shown Home and Away clean cut from Australia, rated PS.

I remember sometime mid 2004, I remember this because of the apartment I had just moved into, the channel 5 announcer said "Now on channel five Home and Away and viewers might notice something a little different about the show today". That's always stuck in my head. So I am sure it was something to do with the way they filmed it or that it was sent to five in HD because the picture looked totally different from the previous week? That has always stuck in my head so vividly. As for the end credits are later eps on 7plus showing the international credits because it wasn't long after that that seven moved to generic right ?

It seems like we are getting total clean copies with these special episodes, break bumpers used exactly as they would be for Australian commercial breaks, more specifically the final two minutes one and also the channel seven website listed on the end credits. Jack and Martha's wedding. Watching these episodes brings back so many memories. I remember who I was with and were when the majority of these first aired. Looking forward to the next ones.

That's it. Thanks so much. Now I will hunt down the episodes.

I have a question. Does anyone know the episode number of the commune fire. One of the classics aired here the other night and ended with Joey showing up at the infamous commune. Remember Saul tried to burn it down and take Selina with him? I just can't find that episode anywhere. Thanks Update.....so I have gone through all of 1996 and 1997 as in just the synopsis pages, it's one of those years because it says Selina finds out Saul didn't die in the fire. But then nothing. Grrrrrrr which ep is is???!!!

I have a question. Does anyone know the episode number of the commune fire. One of the classics aired here the other night and ended with Joey showing up at the infamous commune. Remember Saul tried to burn it down and take Selina with him? I just can't find that episode anywhere. Thanks

Closing

Those surreal for the time ( and maybe now too ) credits with the grey banners, wow they brought back memories. Best credits ever!! I wonder can we expect a change of credits in 2023 for the 35th anniversay? Well, what credits there are lol. I don't miss opening credits at all and tbh I wish they would just show them as they do in OZ. If they can supply those credits to NZ and other places, why not in the UK?

Yeah interestingly I can download the pilot onto my tablet via sky go. But not to the box. Weird. Thanks, will check now. Yup, that's working. Yay. Weird the pre 1990s won't download?

Still not working ??

I wonder what the issue is? So frustrating and good to know it's not just me either. I think I will email channel 5. I want to watch these. ?

Hey all. I have a question. For those of you in the UK that have Sky Q are you able to watch the Home and Away Classics? So far one episode has dropped, the two hour very first episode ever. It just will not download. Keep getting the failed, technical fault. So frustrating. I want to watch these.

You're welcome. I just had to know if the rumour was true and then share it with my home and away besties. I haven't seen the pilot for a very long time and looking forward to some eps from the 2000-2010 danger decade. ?

I agree. The landscape is changing radically and has been for a long time and shows / broadcasters need to adapt. ITVX will be the one to watch.

Thank you for your e – mail regarding Home and Away. Channel 5 appreciates all viewer feedback and Home and Away season finale be on Friday 18th November 2022. Home and Away Classics: Celebrating 35 Years of the Legendary Soap In the lead up to the Aussie soap favourite’s 35th anniversary, My5 are celebrating the milestone with an exclusive six-week event — Home and Away Classics: Celebrating 35 Years of the Legendary Soap. An iconic episode from each of the years Home and Away has been on air will drop every weekday, starting right back at the beginning with the 1988 pilot. Cast and producers have helped pick the most memorable episodes including weddings, births, deaths and tragedies — such as the great storm and the 2002 epic bus crash. Yours sincerely Chris VIEWER ADVISOR There you are guys:) I can't wait........what a treat for us in the UK.

I have a sneaky suspicion that the show is going to go to My5 only. No linear broadcasts. Not too sure but it seems to be heading that way. And I hope not, because that's how they would get the show to sneak off into the night like Sam Holden on that boat!!

I will have a look. Oh I loved those classic episode days.