February 3rd 2025.
Great news for fans of Shortland Street! The beloved soap opera is making its highly anticipated return to UK screens after a long hiatus of over a decade. That's right, brand new episodes will be available for streaming on STV Player starting February 17th. This is a dream come true for viewers who have been longing for the drama and excitement that the show brings.
For those who may not be familiar with Shortland Street, it follows the lives of the staff and patients at a hospital in the fictional suburb of Ferndale in Auckland, New Zealand. The series has been a national institution in its home country since its debut in 1992 and is the longest-running show in New Zealand. It even launched the career of Riverdale star KJ Apa. In the UK, the show has had various homes on different channels over the years, including ITV and Living, but it has been unavailable for streaming for the past decade.
However, all of that is about to change thanks to STV Player, which will be the first UK streaming service to offer new episodes of Shortland Street in line with its broadcast in New Zealand. This means that UK fans can now watch all the latest episodes in real time. Three new episodes will be available every Monday, starting from February 17th. This is the perfect opportunity for new viewers to jump in and for lapsed fans to catch up on the show's latest developments.
Shortland Street underwent a revamp in 2025, making this the perfect time for UK audiences to rediscover the series. The show's longest-serving actor, Michael Galvin, who plays Dr. Chris Warner, is thrilled about its UK debut. He expressed his excitement, saying, "Kia ora, UK! I'm absolutely thrilled to hear that Shortland Street is coming to your shores. This little show of ours has become such a huge part of the culture here in New Zealand over the last 33 years, and to know that it's now going to be part of the British soap landscape alongside legendary shows like Coronation Street and Emmerdale is a real honor."
If you're new to Shortland Street, don't worry! STV Player has got you covered. They have released a recap video narrated by Madeline McCarthy, who plays Cleo Atwell, to catch you up on all the important details before the show's arrival next month. So, grab your popcorn and get ready for some heart-pumping drama.
STV Player has become a go-to for soap fans, having brought back another classic soap, Brookside, after two decades. The show, which was controversially axed in 2003, was added to the streaming service in 2023 and quickly became the fastest show to reach 1 million streams. It has since been streamed over 4 million times. In addition to Brookside, STV Player has also added the complete series of the beloved Irish soap Red Rock, giving audiences the chance to relive all the drama from the very beginning.
So mark your calendars, Shortland Street arrives on STV Player on February 17th, with three new episodes streaming every Monday. And if you have any soap or TV stories, videos, or pictures, don't hesitate to get in touch with us. We'd love to hear from you and join the community by leaving a comment below. Stay updated on all things soaps by visiting our homepage. Happy streaming!
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