Neighbours explosion to get 10pm screening on Channel 5

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Neighbours explosion to get 10pm screening on Channel 5

Neighbours' dramatic explosion episodes will get a special 10pm screening on Channel 5 next month.

The station's bosses are celebrating one of the show's biggest ever storylines by giving Neighbours the after-dark outing on Tuesday, April 16.

UK fans see disaster strike in Erinsborough next month as fan favourite Jarrod 'Toadie' Rebecchi ties the knot with Sonya Mitchell.

The couple's big day goes tragically wrong as a gas bottle explodes at the reception, causing the wedding marquee to collapse. In the ensuing chaos, two regular characters lose their lives.

Channel 5 will still air the explosion in Neighbours' usual 1.45pm and 5.30pm slots on April 16. At 10pm, an hour-long screening will give viewers another chance to see the blast and a first look at Wednesday's tragic aftermath episode.

By giving Neighbours the bonus slot, network chiefs will be hoping to hook in new and returning viewers as the wedding day disaster provides a natural point to start watching.

Channel 5 has worked closely with Neighbours' production company Fremantle over the past 12 months to help enhance the show in its 28th year.

As well as introducing new sets and new families, the soap's team have aimed to provide pacier storylines and improved production values on screen.

Fans have recently seen the return of Sarah Beaumont (Nicola Charles) and the arrival of the Turner clan, while Steph Scully (Carla Bonner) and Mark Brennan (Scott McGregor) will also be heading back to Ramsay Street for guest stints later in the year.

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So 5 have been more involved in the creative process of Neighbours? Interesting! Let's hope they do the same with H&A as Neighbours has improved greatly in recent months.