Hollyoaks spoilers follow.
Next week on Hollyoaks, key events from the soap’s “missing year” are shown on screen in full for the first time in a special flashback episode.
Joel Dexter’s mysterious backstory with Tommy Odenkirk is explained, Warren Fox returns for a cameo and we see how Mercedes McQueen’s emotional storyline got started.
1. Monday, April 7: A special flashback episode airs
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Jamie Lomas reprises his role as Warren for these scenes.
2. Monday, April 7: Joel gets a surprise
While trying to buy drugs, he comes face-to-face with Warren.
3. Monday, April 7: Joel has hit rock bottom again
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He’s facing problems in his marriage to Leela.
4. Monday, April 7: Warren isn’t impressed
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Will he give Joel some home truths?
5. 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.
6. Monday, April 7: In the flashback, Tommy faces a tough time
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He’s being bullied by his brother Billy.
7. Monday, April 7: Joel is nearby
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He’s at the club.
8. Monday, April 7: Joel witnesses the commotion unfold
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He spots Tommy, a stranger, in trouble.
9. Monday, April 7: Joel tries to intervene
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He confronts Billy.
10. 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?
11. 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.
12. Monday, April 7: Freddie gets a surprise
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He spots Warren outside the hospital.
13. Monday, April 7: Freddie isn’t pleased to see Warren
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Tensions rise.
14. Monday, April 7: Warren and Freddie continue to clash
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Old hostilities continue.
15. Monday, April 7: Arlo plays a role in the flashback too
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He crosses paths with Warren outside the hospital.
16. Monday, April 7: Warren asks for help
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He wants Arlo to give Mercedes a letter.
17. 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.
18. Monday, April 7: Mercedes is worried
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But Misbah is on hand to offer support.
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. Tuesday, April 8: Martha reacts to the drama
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