Home and Away to take a break on Channel 5

Home and Away is to take a break on Channel 5 next month.

The show will air up until Friday, May 2 before going off air for three weeks.

Home and Away returns to UK screens on Monday, May 26 with the long-awaited episodes which see the Braxton brothers visit London.

After the hiatus, Home and Away will be airing in the UK eight weeks behind the Australian broadcasts on Network Seven.

The show’s London storyline sees Heath and Brax visit the UK to save their respective relationships with Bianca Scott and Ricky Sharpe after the girls leave Australia.

Youngest Braxton brother Casey also comes along for the trip and meets a new love interest while doing some sightseeing.