Beloved Channel 4 soap spin-off returns after 12 years after it first hit our screens
Hollyoaks Later, a spin-off of Hollyoaks, first appeared on the channel back in 2008 and went on to air 31 episodes across six successful series.
Fans were over the moon when they were treated to a special episode in 2020.
The show, which usually aired after 9am on E4, explored themes and storylines that the 6:30pm episode would not have in it, including more sex and swearing.
And now viewers will be happy to know that they will be able to get their next Hollyoaks Later fix later this year.
In October, in aid of Hollyoaks' 30th birthday week, there will be another instalment of the post-watershed spin-off.
The likes of Warren Fox star Jamie Lomas and Jorgie Porter, who plays Theresa McQueen, will be starring in the episode.
Jamie first appeared on Hollyoaks as Warren in 2006.
He played the baddie until 2011 and then rejoined the cast in 2016 until 2024.His alter-ego appeared in Hollyoaks Later in 2011.
Meanwhile Jorgie has played Theresa since 2008 and her first stint was until 2016.She rejoined the show in 2020 and has been a regular ever since.
Theresa was in Hollyoaks Later between 2009 and 2013 and Tisha Merry has also joined the show as a cast regular.
The actress is best known for playing Steph Britton in Corrie between 2013 and 2017.
Speaking about the upcoming venture, Jorgie said: 'It's really exciting to be a part of Laters, I've been in so many over the years and they're always my favourite - hopefully I get a swear word this time.
'Theresa is scheming with an unlikely business partner and its fun to see her living life on the edge again.
'It's incredible to time my return with the Hollyoaks 30th birthday week too, I couldn't miss it.'
While Jamie added: 'It's great to be back for Hollyoaks 30th celebrations and what better way to return than a Laters.
'Warren has been busy since you last saw him, wanting to rebuild his empire and start afresh after the heartbreak with Mercedes.
'We'll be filming a lot on location and they're pulling out all the stops so I'm looking forward to it.'
The official press release states: 'Hollyoaks Later has a history of airing some of soap's most spine-chilling twists over its 17-year tenure, and viewers can expect the same level of high-stakes drama for this Autumn special…'
Hollyoaks Later series one was produced by Lucy Allan.
The second series, as well as the 2020 episode was produced by Bryan Kirkwood.
Paul Marquess produced series three, followed by Claire Fryer for season four.
And Jane Steventon produced series five to six.
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