Chris Evans has announced the return of the iconic 1990s show TFI Friday, but with a major twist: it will not air on television. Instead, the revived format will be streamed online, blending classic footage with new content.
The show originally ran on Channel 4 from 1996 to 2000, hosted by Evans, and saw a one-off revival in 2015. Speaking on his Virgin Radio show, Evans confirmed: “Of course TFI Friday is coming back in September.” He added that the move away from traditional TV allows for greater creativity, including longer episodes and livestreaming.
Evans revealed that the new version will draw from the show’s extensive archive, including never-before-seen footage of David Bowie. “We’ve got all the annals and the back catalogue and library footage,” he said.
This announcement comes after Evans took time off from his radio show last year for kidney stone surgery. He described the pain as agonising, initially mistaking it for trapped wind. He underwent a CT scan and had all three stones successfully removed.
