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TFI Friday is returning to Channel 4 with Chris Evans at the helm, reviving the classic format as a six-episode run branded as TFI Friday Unplugged on Channel 4. The first new episode is set for a Friday air date in mid-April 2026, featuring guests like Sam Ryder, Gemma Arterton, and other stars. This marks a re-entry for the show into terrestrial TV after its 1996-2000 run and earlier 2015 revival, with Evans returning to host the new edition.[1][2]
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Reactions to the revival are mixed in coverage, with some outlets praising the nostalgia and Evans’ involvement while others warn that the format may feel different from the original chaotic energy of the 1990s version.[3][4]
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For context, TFI Friday originally aired on Channel 4 from 1996 to 2000 and was revived in 2015 on Channel 4 before new iterations circulated via Virgin Media/Virgin Radio/YouTube channels. The new Channel 4 revival continues that lineage, adjusting to a contemporary TV landscape while leaning into intimate chat and live performances.[2][4][1]
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