How long was the break between the 1995 finale and 1996 first episode?

[EmmaPanda]

I'm just curious really. Jack seemed to have aged a fair bit, the Beach House had a huge makeover and then Alex and Shannon were going to the movies in winter clothes. 

[Dan F]

11 minutes ago, EmmaPanda said:

I'm just curious really. Jack seemed to have aged a fair bit, the Beach House had a huge makeover and then Alex and Shannon were going to the movies in winter clothes. 

On-screen it was obviously meant to be continuous, with transmission it was off-air for 6 weeks over Christmas, but in terms of filming it's very unlikely there was any break.

The first week of 1996 was filmed in October 1995, and they don't go on their filming break until December. Jack does look different but that's probably just down to the new hairdo, and careful scheduling over a couple of weeks would allow plenty of time for the Beach House set to be redecorated.

[EmmaPanda]

2 hours ago, Dan F said:

On-screen it was obviously meant to be continuous, with transmission it was off-air for 6 weeks over Christmas, but in terms of filming it's very unlikely there was any break.

The first week of 1996 was filmed in October 1995, and they don't go on their filming break until December. Jack does look different but that's probably just down to the new hairdo, and careful scheduling over a couple of weeks would allow plenty of time for the Beach House set to be redecorated.

 Thanks for your super quick reply and thanks for clearing that up for me