CHRIS Evans’ iconic TFI Friday show is returning to TV this week with a stellar line up of A-list guests.
The TV return follows coming back to earlier in the year after being off-air for a decade.
Chris Evans’ TFI Friday is returning to TV screens this weekCredit: Louis Wood – The Sun
The show was a huge hit back in the 1990sCredit: BBC
Today announced that they have acquired six episodes of the Virgin Radio UK programme.
The reimagined version of the weekly series is set to make its debut on the channel on 17 April at 11pm.
The first of the six episodes will feature a number of A-list stars including , Shreya Ghoshal, and Jack Savoretti.
Sindhu Vee, , and Cush Jumbo complete the line up, for a total of seven celebs guests packed into just one episode.
Speaking on the TV return, Channel 4’s Cimran Shah expressed excitement about bringing TFI Friday to a “new generation”.
They said: “TFI Friday was doing stripped-back, personality-led chat long before visualised-podcasts were a twinkle in our eyes!
“I’m thrilled that this deal brings TFI back to Channel 4, reimagined in a way that feels fresh, immediate and perfectly suited for a new generation wherever they watch Channel 4.”
Dennie Morris, director of Audio and News Broadcasting at News UK added: “TFI Friday is one of those rare formats that never really left the cultural conversation, and we’re proud to see this iconic title – and the genius of – find its way back to Channel 4 reimagined through UK’s TFI Unplugged.
“We look forward to audiences rediscovering what made the show so special, wherever and however they choose to watch.”
The TV comeback follows TFI Friday returning to YouTube in FebruaryCredit: YouTube/Virgin Radio UK
TFI Friday first launched in the 1990s, becoming synonymous with live music, unfiltered interviews, and unpredictable moments.
It ran until 2000 before coming back briefly in 2015 for a reboot with Channel 4.
Its Unplugged variation brings all the same flavour of the original show but in a more intimate, contemporary format.
The show’s YouTube return back in February saw another line up of star-studded guests chatting with Chris.
The first to make an entrance was actor Delroy Lindo, from Oscar winning film Sinners.
The TFI Friday reboot also featured an acoustic performance by the band James, who have sold over 25 million records to date.
Comedian Ross Noble has also appeared on the revived version of the iconic series.
TFI Friday’s YouTube revival featured many star-studded guests as well as a live performance from the band JamesCredit: YouTube/Virgin Radio UK
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