Monday, April 7: A special flashback episode airs
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Jamie Lomas reprises his role as Warren for these scenes.
Monday, April 7: Joel gets a surprise
While trying to buy drugs, he comes face-to-face with Warren.
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Monday, April 7: Joel has hit rock bottom again
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He’s facing problems in his marriage to Leela.
Monday, April 7: Warren isn’t impressed
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Will he give Joel some home truths?
Monday, April 7: The flashbacks continue
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Tommy is central to the story as his backstory is explored for the first time.
Monday, April 7: In the flashback, Tommy faces a tough time
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He’s being bullied by his brother Billy.
Monday, April 7: Joel is nearby
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He’s at the club.
Monday, April 7: Joel witnesses the commotion unfold
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He spots Tommy, a stranger, in trouble.
Monday, April 7: Joel tries to intervene
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Monday, April 7: The altercation escalates
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In the present day, Billy is in a coma. What exactly happened and what role did Joel play?
Monday, April 7: Freddie also faces a tough time in the flashback
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The scenes show the moment that Lexi was taken to hospital after being left alone with Curtis.
Monday, April 7: Freddie gets a surprise
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He spots Warren outside the hospital.
Monday, April 7: Freddie isn’t pleased to see Warren
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Monday, April 7: Warren and Freddie continue to clash
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Old hostilities continue.
Monday, April 7: Arlo plays a role in the flashback too
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He crosses paths with Warren outside the hospital.
Monday, April 7: Warren asks for help
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He wants Arlo to give Mercedes a letter.
Monday, April 7: The start of Mercedes’ storyline is seen in the flashback
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We see her arrange an important medical appointment after noticing some concerning bowel changes.
Monday, April 7: Mercedes is worried
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But Misbah is on hand to offer support.
Monday, April 7: Leela and Mercedes confide in each other
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Mercedes explains about her health concerns, while Leela reveals that she was sexually assaulted.
Tuesday, April 8: Returning to the present day, there are dramatic times for the Blakes
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Dodger’s return throws them all into a spin.
Tuesday, April 8: Martha reacts to the drama
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Can the family unite?
Hollyoaks airs on Mondays-Wednesdays with its Channel 4 streaming premiere at 7am, then an E4 broadcast the same night at 7pm. Full episodes are also released on YouTube a week after their Channel 4 release.