TFI Friday as it happened: Audiences turned off by Chris Evans' lengthy 'Top Gear audition'
The Nineties programme made a one-off comeback with Jeremy Clarkson and Lewis Hamilton. Here's how the show unfolded
www.telegraph.co.ukHere’s the latest on TFI Friday:
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Channel 4 has announced a resurgence of TFI Friday, with Chris Evans returning as host for six new episodes under the banner TFI Friday Unplugged on Channel 4. The first episode is set to air Friday, April 17, featuring guests like Sam Ryder, Shreya Ghoshal, Jack Savoretti, Sindhu Vee, Peter Capaldi, and Cush Jumbo. This marks a return to terrestrial TV for the show in a refreshed format.[1][9]
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The revival follows previous revivals and specials, including a 2015 ITV/Channel 4 revival and a Virgin Media launch of an Unplugged version earlier in 2026, indicating ongoing interest in reviving the franchise in various formats.[4][9][1]
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