AUSTRALIAN soap operas Home and Away and Neighbours are both set to cut back on weekly episodes amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Channel 5 confirmed that episodes will now only air twice a week instead of the usual five. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates The change is set to take place next week.
The broadcaster said: "As a result of COVID-19, we have taken the decision to reduce the number of episodes for Neighbours and Home and Away from five to two per week for both soaps, so that our viewers can continue to enjoy them for as long as possible.