Series synopsis
What Not To Eat is a British drama television series that premiered on Channel 4 on January 6, 2026. It stars Tim Spector and Kandi Ejiofor.
Professor Tim Spector and Dr Kandi Ejiofor help us navigate the world of ultra-processed foods and understand what effect they have on our bodies.
Premise
Professor Tim Spector and Dr Kandi Ejiofor help us navigate the world of ultra-processed foods and understand what effect they have on our bodies.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Tim Spector as Self - Presenter
- Kandi Ejiofor as Self - Presenter
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | January 6, 2026 | January 27, 2026 |
| Season 2 | 4 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Tim and Kandi take a look at how strawberry milkshake is made, help Vicki and Rob from Scarborough tackle their instant noodle addiction, and show us easy recipes that can benefit our health. |
January 6, 2026 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Prof Tim Spector and Dr Kandi Ejiofor reveal the science behind why biscuits are so moreish and help Nick and Sarah ditch boxed wine. Plus: what's lurking in ultra-processed ham? |
January 13, 2026 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 What chemicals can be found in diet drinks? And what effect does eating wholefoods and cooking nutritious recipes have on our health? (Ep3/4) |
January 20, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 TBA |
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| 2 |
Episode 2 TBA |
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| 3 |
Episode 3 TBA |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Channel 4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 6, 2026 |
| Last aired | January 27, 2026 |
| Status | continue |