TFI Friday (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Series · ★ 7.1
Released in 1996, TFI Friday is a comedy series.
What it’s about. TFI Friday was an entertainment show broadcast on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom from 1996 to 2000. The show was produced by Ginger Productions, written by Danny Baker and hosted by Chris Evans, for the first 5 series. The final series was hosted by a number of guest presenters. It was broadcast on Fridays at 6pm from 9 February 1996 to 22 December 2000, with a repeat later that night. The title officially stood for "Thank Four It's Friday", but was widely understood to mean "Thank Fuck It's Friday" and was a reference to the popular phrase "Thank God it's Friday". The show's theme tune was Ron Grainer's theme from Man in a Suitcase, in keeping with Evans's frequent use of 1960s television themes in his work.
Who’s in it. TFI Friday stars Chris Evans as Self - Presenter, Lenny Kravitz as Self, Dale Winton as Self and Alan Hansen as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, TFI Friday has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch TFI Friday page.
If you liked it. Fans of TFI Friday tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch TFI Friday (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for TFI Friday change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is TFI Friday worth watching?
- TFI Friday holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in TFI Friday?
- TFI Friday stars Chris Evans, Lenny Kravitz, Dale Winton, Alan Hansen and Dawn French.
- When was TFI Friday released?
- TFI Friday was released in 1996.