Hollyoaks Later (series 5)
| Hollyoaks Later series 5 | |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| No. of episodes | 5 |
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| Original network | E4 |
| Original release | 17 September – 21 September 2012 |
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The fifth series of Hollyoaks Later is a British television series and late night spin-off of Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks. The series aired between 17 September and 21 September 2012.
It was officially confirmed that Hollyoaks Later had been recommissioned for a fifth series on 16 May 2012. The series was filmed over the Summer of 2012.Emma Smithwick, producer of the series, revealed that the production team began planning Hollyoaks Later a "long time before its usual prep time" so that it was "wholly rooted into the main show and that it took the characters to new levels without alienating them in the main show". It was revealed that Brendan Brady (Emmett J. Scanlan) would make his Hollyoaks Later debut while Mitzeee (Rachel Shenton) who had appeared in previous series would also appear. It was later announced that another storyline would feature scenes with British rapper Lethal Bizzle playing himself. The scenes feature the artist performing for a special VIP gig which Hollyoaks fans were offered the chance to attend. It was revealed that these scenes would feature Bart McQueen (Jonny Clarke), Jono (Dylan Llewellyn) and Neil Cooper (Tosin Cole). Scenes featuring Bart, Jono and Neil were shot on location in Amsterdam, with Smithwick commenting that these scenes tackle "light and shade in the same strand". It was later announced that Theresa McQueen (Jorgie Porter) would feature in the series playing a "big part" in the storylines.Neil Newbon, who plays Walker, confirmed that he would be appearing in the series. He said that the series will be "absolute dynamite", adding that it will be unlike anything audiences have "ever seen before in the show". Scanlan has confirmed that Bronagh Waugh and Andrew Still who play Cheryl Brady and Joel Dexter will appear in the series in the storyine containing Brendan and Walker.
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