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Opening Titles
Preceded by
2019 Opening Titles 		2022 Opening Titles Succeeded by
2024 Opening Titles

The 2022 style of opening titles launched with Episode 5766 (17th January 2022).

The new style of opening titles debuted to mark Lucy Allan's vision for the show.

The titles begin with the Hutchinson family outside The Dog in the Pond as they make their way to the village. From here on in, groups of characters participate in different activities at the bazaar in the heart of the village.

Most of the groupings in the initial sequence are linked by characters or gesture appearing in both:

Some of these links are lost in the TV edit of the titles but the original intentions are more obvious in the extended cut, which was released on 14th January 2022.

The various shots transition to one another with a glossy swiping effect. The sequence ends with a group of the show's most prominent characters heading out of the village together.

The original batch of these titles was shot in autumn 2021 when the show was still under strict social distancing guidelines. The cast and crew were tested for COVID-19 to allow close contact on the shoot — a practice which would become a regularity as of January 2022.

Initially, the sequence's final shot featured a selection of the show's notable characters walking towards the city arch as if going for a night out together. However, as a cast member departed unexpectedly, an attempt was made to hide them from the group shot before replacing it entirely with a night-time shot of the village.

New shots were added to this style in January 2023, including two new groupings to complement the final adult line-up shot. These two new groupings continue the concept behind the adults' group shot, featuring characters in their friendship units, away from family units. The high school students gather at the bus stop, and the twenty-somethings make use of a photobooth during a night out at The Loft.

The final episode to use this style of opening titles was Episode 6457 (5th September 2024).

2022

Version 2[]

2022 Version 2
Notes
Mandy is removed prior to any on-screen exit. Walter is not present despite not having officially departed. Many of the young children are not present.

Libert

First Episode Last Episode
Episode 5766 (17th January 2022) Episode 5779 (3rd February 2022)
Episodes List
Total Episodes:
  • 14
The following episodes within the above range used this version:
The following episodes within the above range did not use this version:
  • None
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Version 3[]

2022 Version 3
First Episode Last Episode
Episode 5780 (4th February 2022) Episode 5785 (11th February 2022)
Episodes List
Total Episodes:
  • 6
The following episodes within the above range used this version:
The following episodes within the above range did not use this version:
  • None
Additions Removals
  • No additions
Line-up
Media

Version 4[]

2022 Version 4
First Episode Last Episode
Episode 5786 (14th February 2022) Episode 5815 (25th March 2022)
Episodes List
Total Episodes:
  • 30
The following episodes within the above range used this version:
The following episodes within the above range did not use this version:
  • None
Additions Removals
  • No additions
Line-up
Media

Version 5[]

2022 Version 5
First Episode Last Episode
Episode 5816 (28th March 2022) Episode 5870 (10th June 2022)
Episodes List
Total Episodes:
  • 55
The following episodes within the above range used this version:
The following episodes within the above range did not use this version:
  • None
Additions Removals
  • No removals
Line-up
Media

Version 6[]

2022 Version 6
Notes
An effort has been made to remove Cleo's prominent shots, but she is still present in the final line-up and in the background of one of the McQueen family scenes.
First Episode Last Episode
Episode 5871 (13th June 2022) Episode 5900 (22nd July 2022)
Episodes List
Total Episodes:
  • 30
The following episodes within the above range used this version:
The following episodes within the above range did not use this version:
  • None
Additions Removals
  • No additions
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Media

Version 7[]

2022 Version 7
Notes
An effort has been made to remove Ollie and Cleo. Ollie's face is still briefly visible in the shot with Zara, whilst Cleo is still visible in the background of some of the McQueen family shots. The title card background is replaced with a castless shot of the village at night.
First Episode Last Episode
Episode 5901 (25th July 2022) Episode 5955 (7th October 2022)
Episodes List
Total Episodes:
  • 55
The following episodes within the above range used this version:
The following episodes within the above range did not use this version:
  • None
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  • No additions
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Media

Version 8[]

2022 Version 8
First Episode Last Episode
Episode 5956 (10th October 2022) Episode 5975 (4th November 2022)
Episodes List
Total Episodes:
  • 20
The following episodes within the above range used this version:
The following episodes within the above range did not use this version:
  • None
Additions Removals
  • No additions
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Media

Version 9[]

2022 Version 9
Notes
Ripley is finally removed following their departure in August.
First Episode Last Episode
Episode 5976 (7th November 2022) Episode 6000 (9th December 2022)
Episodes List
Total Episodes:
  • 25
The following episodes within the above range used this version:
The following episodes within the above range did not use this version:
  • None
Additions Removals
  • No additions
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Media

Version 10[]

2022 Version 10
Notes
Verity is digitally removed from her shots. This version also features a Christmas-themed title card.
First Episode Last Episode
Episode 6001 (12th December 2022) Episode 6010 (23rd December 2022)
Episodes List
Total Episodes:
  • 10
The following episodes within the above range used this version:
The following episodes within the above range did not use this version:
  • None
Additions Removals
  • No additions
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Media

Version 11[]

2022 Version 11
First Episode Last Episode
Episode 6013 (28th December 2022) Episode 6015 (29th December 2022)
Episodes List
Total Episodes:
  • 3
The following episodes within the above range used this version:
The following episodes within the above range did not use this version:
  • None
Additions Removals
  • No additions
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Media

2023

Version 1[]

2023 Version 1
Notes
This version is identical to 2022 Version 11 but with a regular title card.
First Episode Last Episode
Episode 6016 (3rd January 2023) Episode 6035 (27th January 2023)
Episodes List
Total Episodes:
  • 20
The following episodes within the above range used this version:
The following episodes within the above range did not use this version:
  • None
Additions Removals
  • No additions
  • No removals
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Version 2[]

2023 Version 2
Notes
New shots are inserted to help refresh the titles. Serena has been digitally removed and cropped from the Chen-Williams family shots. The back of Cleo's head is still briefly visible in the background of one of the McQueen shots; however, further effort has been taken to digitally remove her properly from the Goldie and Theresa shot. Two new groupings — of a similar nature to the final adult line-up — round off the titles, featuring the school students and the twenty-somethings.
First Episode Last Episode
Episode 6036 (30th January 2023) Episode 6090 (14th April 2023)
Episodes List
Total Episodes:
  • 54
The following episodes within the above range used this version:
The following episodes within the above range did not use this version:
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Version 3[]

2023 Version 3
Notes
A special titleset to feature celebrity guest star Danny Beard. The titles returned to 2023 Version 2 for the following episode.
First Episode Last Episode
Episode 6068 (15th March 2023) Episode 6068 (15th March 2023)
Episodes List
Total Episodes:
  • 1
The following episodes within the above range used this version:
The following episodes within the above range did not use this version:
  • None
Additions Removals
  • No removals
Line-up
Media

Version 4[]

2023 Version 4
Notes
The Chen-Williams family shot is replaced with a new transition shot of Sam, and a separate shot of Dave and Ethan, as Lizzie, Shing Lin and Mason already feature in the final groups.
First Episode Last Episode
Episode 6091 (17th April 2023) Episode 6123 (31st May 2023)
Episodes List
Total Episodes:
  • 33
The following episodes within the above range used this version:
The following episodes within the above range did not use this version:
  • None
Additions Removals
  • No additions
Line-up
Media

Version 5[]

2023 Version 5
First Episode Last Episode
Episode 6124 (1st June 2023) Episode 6130 (9th June 2023)
Episodes List
Total Episodes:
  • 7
The following episodes within the above range used this version:
The following episodes within the above range did not use this version:
  • None
Additions Removals
Line-up
Media

Version 6[]

2023 Version 6
First Episode Last Episode
Episode 6131 (12th June 2023) Episode 6145 (30th June 2023)
Episodes List
Total Episodes:
  • 15
The following episodes within the above range used this version:
The following episodes within the above range did not use this version:
  • None
Additions Removals
  • No additions
Line-up
Media

Version 7[]

2023 Version 7
First Episode Last Episode
Episode 6146 (3rd July 2023) Episode 6155 (14th July 2023)
Episodes List
Total Episodes:
  • 10
The following episodes within the above range used this version:
The following episodes within the above range did not use this version:
  • None
Additions Removals
  • No additions
Line-up


Version 8[]

2023 Version 8
Notes
Ant, Dee Dee and Rose have been digitally removed from the Hutchinson family shot. The consecutive Cunningham family shots have had the Chen-Williams men inserted mid-way through, with a new non-police shot for Sam that also separates him from the Andersons. DeMarcus has been digitally removed from one of the bus stop shots. The original final shot with the adults walking through the city arch has been reshot, with Maxine and Darren added to the line-up.
First Episode Last Episode
Episode 6156 (17th July 2023) Episode 6200 (15th September 2023)
Episodes List
Total Episodes:
  • 45
The following episodes within the above range used this version:
The following episodes within the above range did not use this version:
  • None
Additions Removals
Line-up
Media

Version 9[]

2023 Version 9
First Episode Last Episode
Episode 6201 (18th September 2023) Episode 6210 (27th September 2023)
Episodes List
Total Episodes:
  • 11
The following episodes within the above range used this version:
The following episodes within the above range did not use this version:
  • None
Additions Removals
  • No additions
Line-up
Media

Version 10[]

2023 Version 10
Notes
Nadira no longer appears in any of the photobooth shots. Rayne is digitally removed from the group shot outside The Loft, and unfortunately part of Nadira's hand has been accidentally cut off too.
First Episode Last Episode
Episode 6211 (28th September 2023) Episode 6215 (4th October 2023)
Episodes List
Total Episodes:
  • 5
The following episodes within the above range used this version:
The following episodes within the above range did not use this version:
  • None
Additions Removals
  • No additions
Line-up
Media

Version 11[]

2023 Version 11
Notes
A close-up shot of Ethan replaces the shot of Sam.
First Episode Last Episode
Episode 6216 (5th October 2023) Episode 6220 (11th October 2023)
Episodes List
Total Episodes:
  • 5
The following episodes within the above range used this version:
The following episodes within the above range did not use this version:
  • None
Additions Removals
  • No additions
Line-up
Media

Version 12[]

2023 Version 12
Notes
Nadira replaces Lacey in her photobooth shot. 2023 Version 13 was used for three episodes at Christmas.
First Episode Last Episode
Episode 6221 (12th October 2023) Episode 6302 (2nd February 2024)
Episodes List
Total Episodes:
  • 78
The following episodes within the above range used this version:
The following episodes within the above range did not use this version:
Additions Removals
  • No additions
Line-up
Media

Version 13[]

2023 Version 13
Notes
This version is identical to 2023 Version 12 but with a Christmas-themed title card.
First Episode Last Episode
Episode 6273 (21st December 2023) Episode 6275 (26th December 2023)
Episodes List
Total Episodes:
  • 3
The following episodes within the above range used this version:
The following episodes within the above range did not use this version:
  • None
Additions Removals
  • No additions
  • No removals
Line-up
Media

2024

Version 1[]

2024 Version 1
Notes
After a long delay, many characters have now been digitally removed from the titles. New content is a mix of previously unseen shots, restored old shots, and very few new shots.
First Episode Last Episode
Episode 6303 (5th February 2024) Episode 6328 (11th March 2024)
Episodes List
Total Episodes:
  • 26
The following episodes within the above range used this version:
The following episodes within the above range did not use this version:
  • None
Additions Removals
Line-up
Media

Version 2[]

2024 Version 2
Notes
An alternate shot of Tom with Cindy has replaced his shot with Yazz. To fully remove Yazz, the Maalik family shot has been zoomed in. To remove Romeo, he has been digitally edited out from behind Ste and James.
First Episode Last Episode
Episode 6329 (12th March 2024) Episode 6370 (8th May 2024)
Episodes List
Total Episodes:
  • 42
The following episodes within the above range used this version:
The following episodes within the above range did not use this version:
  • None
Additions Removals
  • No additions
Line-up
Media

Version 3[]

2024 Version 3
Notes
The photobooth sequence has now been completely removed from the titles. Prince has been properly reincorporated into the McQueen family shots to account for his removal from the photobooth sequence.
First Episode Last Episode
Episode 6371 (9th May 2024) Episode 6428 (29th July 2024)
Episodes List
Total Episodes:
  • 58
The following episodes within the above range used this version:
The following episodes within the above range did not use this version:
  • None
Additions Removals
  • No additions
Line-up
Media

Version 4[]

2024 Version 4
Notes
Further departing characters are craftily removed from throughout the sequence; some by zooming in, some using previously unseen alternate shots. Grace's older individual shot is reinstated.
First Episode Last Episode
Episode 6429 (30th July 2024) Episode 6457 (5th September 2024)
Episodes List
Total Episodes:
  • 29
The following episodes within the above range used this version:
The following episodes within the above range did not use this version:
  • None
Additions Removals
Line-up
Media
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