{"id":235270,"date":"2023-09-08T15:40:12","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T15:40:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovemainstream.com\/?p=235270"},"modified":"2023-09-08T15:40:12","modified_gmt":"2023-09-08T15:40:12","slug":"hollyoaks-axed-from-channel-4-schedule-after-28-years-on-air-in-huge-shake-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovemainstream.com\/tv-and-movies\/hollyoaks-axed-from-channel-4-schedule-after-28-years-on-air-in-huge-shake-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Hollyoaks axed from Channel 4 schedule after 28 years on-air in huge shake-up"},"content":{"rendered":"
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    Channel 4 has announced it's axing Hollyoaks from its main channel after nearly thirty years on the air.<\/p>\n

    In a major shake-up to the broadcaster's schedule, bosses at the network are cutting the show from Channel 4 and moving it over to E4.<\/p>\n

    And episode of the soap, which first aired in 1995, will now be posted on Youtube to pander to younger audiences.<\/p>\n

    READ MORE: Hollyoaks Charlie Dean star's forgotten second role in Channel 4 soap revealed<\/b><\/p>\n

    Bosses have opted to switch up the main channel's content with a host of new programmes set to debut, casting aside Hollyoaks as a result.<\/p>\n

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    Since 2005, Hollyoaks lovers have been switching to E4 right after episodes aired on Channel 4 to get a sneak peek at the next day's episode.<\/p>\n

    Channel 4 are said to be looking for a more digital strategy for the Cheshire-based soap, streaming episodes on All4, the network's catch-up service.<\/p>\n

    Fans are being told to prepare for the switch, which is set to take place on September 25th – ahead of a big week for Faye Fuller, played by The Traitors star Maddy Smedley.<\/p>\n

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    Some fans were quick to understand the reasoning, adding that the sneak peek proved to be one of the hit shows for the channel.<\/p>\n

    But others slammed bosses for their "ridiculous" decision, with one fan writing: "I'll probably miss them, I always watch at 6:30".<\/p>\n

    Other shows that have been kicked off the airwaves include The Big Narstie Show, first airing in 2018 and hosted by Big Narstie and Mo Gilligan.<\/p>\n

    The BAFTA-winning chat show featured interviews and performances from musical guests, but bosses confirmed the show would not be returning this autumn.<\/p>\n

    Speaking after the announcement, a spokesperson for the broadcaster said that the show was axed due to the "natural evolution" of the channel's schedule.<\/p>\n

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    "We are immensely proud of the five series we have made of this innovative BAFTA-winning show but we have to look carefully at what we commission each year to make sure we continue to innovate and offer viewers a varied range of programming," they said.<\/p>\n

    \u201cWe look forward to working with Dice, Expectation and Big Narstie on other projects in the future".<\/p>\n

    It comes as Channel 4 continues to make some tough cuts in order to reduce costs, as ratings continue to drop and advertising revenue dries up.<\/p>\n

    Channel 4's Director of Strategy, Khalid Hayat said that the broadcaster's main priority is to "preserve shows as much as we can".<\/p>\n

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