Series synopsis
TFI Unplugged is a British talk television series that premiered on Channel 4 on April 17, 2026. It was created by Chris Evans. It stars Chris Evans, Sam Ryder, Shreya Ghoshal and Jack Savoretti.
Chris Evans returns to Channel 4 with his iconic show... but this time he's unplugged! Enjoy unfiltered conversations with the biggest stars and the latest bands performing intimate sets.
Premise
Chris Evans returns to Channel 4 with his iconic show... but this time he's unplugged! Enjoy unfiltered conversations with the biggest stars and the latest bands performing intimate sets.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Chris Evans as Self - Host
- Sam Ryder as Self
- Shreya Ghoshal as Self
- Jack Savoretti as Self
- Sindhu Vee as Self
- Gemma Arterton as Self
- Peter Capaldi as Self
- Cush Jumbo as Self
Supporting cast
- Olivia Munn as Self
- Kris Marshall as Self
- Steve Kemp as Self
- Richard Archer as Self
- Emma Laird as Self
- JJ Olatunji as Self
- Lenny Henry as Self
- Paul Wight as Self
- Robbie Williams as Self (Archive Footage)
- Gwen Stefani as Self (Archive Footage)
- Ally McCoist as Self
- Annie Lennox as Self (Archive Footage)
Guest cast
- Sam Ryder as Self
- Shreya Ghoshal as Self
- Jack Savoretti as Self
- Sindhu Vee as Self
- Gemma Arterton as Self
- Peter Capaldi as Self
- Cush Jumbo as Self
- Olivia Munn as Self
- Kris Marshall as Self
- Steve Kemp as Self
- Richard Archer as Self
- Emma Laird as Self
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 29 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 22 | April 17, 2026 | July 24, 2026 |
| Season 2 | 7 | June 5, 2026 | July 17, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sam Ryder, Shreya Ghoshal, Jack Savoretti, Sindhu Vee, Gemma Arterton, Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo. Sam Ryder, Shreya Ghoshal, Jack Savoretti, Sindhu Vee, Gemma Arterton, Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo. |
April 17, 2026 |
| 2 |
Olivia Munn, Kris Marshall, Hard-Fi, Emma Laird Guests include Olivia Munn, Kris Marshall, Hard-Fi and Emma Laird, and there's archive footage of Paul McCartney, Peter O'Toole, INXS and Prince |
April 24, 2026 |
| 3 |
KSI, Lenny Henry, Peter Capaldi, Cush Jumbo, Dodgy Chris Evans presents chat and music, featuring KSI, Lenny Henry, Peter Capaldi, Cush Jumbo, Dodgy and American wrestler Big Show. There's also archive footage of Eurythmics, No Doubt, Pet Shop Boys and Robbie Williams |
May 1, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Richard E Grant, Claire Foy, Shania Twain, Kiefer Sutherland, Esther Perel, Inspiral Carpets and Kyle Falconer Chris's guests are Richard E Grant, Claire Foy, Shania Twain, Kiefer Sutherland, Esther Perel, Inspiral Carpets and Kyle Falconer |
June 5, 2026 |
| 2 |
Michael Fassbender, Damian Lewis, Ed Gamble, Joanne McNally, Beth Mead, Richard Bacon Chris Evans is joined by Michael Fassbender, Damian Lewis, Ed Gamble, Joanne McNally, Beth Mead and Richard Bacon. To mark the beginning of the World Cup, he also has archive footage of Frank Skinner and David Baddiel. |
June 12, 2026 |
| 3 |
Jack Whitehall, Dawn French, Emmanuel Petit, Peter Crouch, Steve Coogan, Patrick Wilson, Haircut 100 Chris's guests are Jack Whitehall, Dawn French, Emmanuel Petit, Peter Crouch, Steve Coogan, Patrick Wilson and Haircut 100 |
June 19, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Channel 4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 17, 2026 |
| Last aired | May 22, 2026 |
| Runtime | 47 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Friday |