So what's on TV tonight? It's Friday, and your TV guide for the evening is loaded. The Graham Norton Show has assembled one of the year's best guest lineups, Gogglebox returns to its natural habitat, and Death in Paradise keeps its Caribbean murder streak going. Our Freeview TV guide and TV listings below cover everything from the 7pm early evening slot right through to the small hours -- whether you're after comedy, crime or just the sofa critics telling you what to think about everything you've already watched this week.
What's On TV Tonight: Quick Picks
- The Graham Norton Show -- BBC One, 10.40pm -- Benicio del Toro, Jennifer Garner, Gordon Ramsay, Charli XCX; music from Foo Fighters
- Gogglebox -- Channel 4, 9pm -- The armchair critics return for a new episode
- Death in Paradise -- BBC One, 9pm -- Series 15 continues with Mervin on the case
- Live at the Apollo -- BBC Two, 10pm -- Ed Gamble, Tom Davis, Judi Love
- The Last Leg -- Channel 4, 10pm -- Live with Bridget Christie, Aisling Bea and Chloe Petts
- BBC Four Music Night -- BBC Four, from 7pm -- Top of the Pops, Gladys Knight, Queens of Soul
TV Guide: Early Evening (6pm -- 8pm)
It'll Be Alright on the Night -- ITV1, 7.30pm
Tom Allen takes the reins for a fresh batch of TV bloopers and on-air disasters. It's the sort of programme that shouldn't still work after all these decades, yet somehow a newsreader losing their composure or a weather map going haywire never stops being funny. Allen brings a cheeky energy that suits the format well -- he's clearly having a ball flicking through the archives of other people's worst professional moments. Gentle, stupid fun to ease you into the weekend.
MasterChef The Professionals -- BBC One, 7.30pm
The competition is properly heating up now, with the remaining chefs facing another demanding round. Marcus Wareing and Monica Galetti are in typically exacting form alongside new host Matt Tebbutt, and the standard of cooking at this stage means the margins between staying and going are razor-thin. If you like watching supremely talented people sweat over a plate of food while a clock ticks down, this is your happy place.
A Place in the Sun -- Channel 4, 6pm
A new episode kicks off Channel 4's Friday evening with another set of property hunters searching for their dream bolt-hole abroad. It's comfort viewing of the highest order -- sun-drenched locations, budget negotiations, and that eternal question of whether to go for the sea view or the extra bedroom.
TV Tonight: Prime Time (8pm onwards)
Would I Lie to You? -- BBC One, 8.30pm
A brand new episode with a properly entertaining panel. Jonathan Ross, Kate Garraway, JB Gill and American comedian Michelle Wolf join Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell for another round of outrageous fibs and even more outrageous truths. Ross is always good value on WILTY because he can't keep a straight face, and Wolf -- if you haven't seen her Netflix specials -- brings a sharp, deadpan delivery that should clash beautifully with Mack's quickfire wit. This is one of those shows where the panel chemistry makes or breaks the episode, and on paper, this lot should spark off each other brilliantly.
Gogglebox -- Channel 4, 9pm
Friday night's most reliable pleasure. The families and friends of Gogglebox return to pass judgement on the week's television, and given they've had Winter Olympics coverage, soaps, documentaries and political chaos to chew through, there should be plenty of gold. The Malones, the Siddiquis, and the rest of the regulars remain the best unpaid TV critics in the country. Nobody asked them for their opinion, but we'd be lost without it.
Death in Paradise -- BBC One, 9pm
Series 15, episode 4, and Mervin is still finding his feet as the island's resident detective -- though "finding his feet" in Death in Paradise terms means solving elaborate murders while wearing linen in thirty-degree heat. The whodunit formula hasn't changed in fifteen series and honestly, why would it? The Caribbean scenery does the heavy lifting, the supporting cast are a delight, and the murder plots are just convoluted enough to keep you guessing without requiring a whiteboard. Friday night comfort telly done right.
The Graham Norton Show -- BBC One, 10.40pm ⭐
This is the one. Benicio del Toro, Jennifer Garner, Gordon Ramsay, Charli XCX on the sofa, and Foo Fighters performing. That's a guest list that would make most chat show producers weep with envy. Del Toro is famously unpredictable in interviews -- dry, funny, sometimes wonderfully bizarre -- and pairing him with Ramsay, who has zero filter, should produce some genuinely memorable moments. Garner is one of those guests who always has a good anecdote, and Charli XCX will keep things current. Then the Foos close it out. This is Norton at his absolute best: the right mix of Hollywood glamour, British chaos, and a band you'd actually want to hear. Stay up for this one.
Live at the Apollo -- BBC Two, 10pm
Ed Gamble hosts tonight's bill at the Hammersmith Apollo, and he's joined by Tom Davis and Judi Love. Gamble is a sharp compere who knows how to warm a room, Davis brings that hulking physical comedy presence that always lands with a live crowd, and Love is a force of nature on stage -- her energy is infectious and her crowd work is top-notch. Three very different comedians, which is exactly what you want from a Friday night stand-up show.
TV Guide UK: Late Night
The Last Leg -- Channel 4, 10pm
Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker go live with their weekly take on the news, joined tonight by Bridget Christie, Aisling Bea and Chloe Petts. Between the Winter Olympics, the political week we've had, and whatever else has happened that they can mine for comedy, this should be a lively one. Christie's dry, feminist comedy, Bea's sheer likeability and Petts' sharp observational humour make them three of the best guests this show books.
The Damned United -- BBC Two, 11pm
Michael Sheen gives one of his very best performances as Brian Clough in this 2009 drama about the legendary manager's catastrophic 44-day spell at Leeds United. If you've never seen it, Sheen completely inhabits Clough -- the arrogance, the insecurity, the brilliance. You don't need to care about football to enjoy this; it's a character study wrapped in a sports film. Followed by the late film slot, which is worth setting a reminder for.
Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy -- ITV1, 10.45pm
This US drama based on real events continues with Tovar and Kozenczak examining how systems failed to stop Gacy's crimes. The series dramatises the horrifying story of John Wayne Gacy, the Chicago contractor who murdered at least 33 young men in the 1970s while leading a public life as a community volunteer. Not one for the faint-hearted, but the dramatised format goes beyond the sensational headlines.
Sport
Winter Olympics 2026: Day 14 of the Milano Cortina Games. BBC One has live coverage from 9am-1pm and 2pm-5.15pm, with highlights and further events available on BBC iPlayer and the Red Button. We're into the final weekend of the Games now, so expect medal finals and dramatic finishes across multiple disciplines.
Live Snooker: Players Championship: Wall-to-wall coverage on Channel 5 from 6.30pm right through to 11.05pm. The world's top 16 players battling it out in Telford.
Tonight's TV Listings: Full Schedule
| Time | Channel | Programme |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00am | BBC One | Winter Olympics 2026 Day 14 |
| 6:00pm | Channel 4 | A Place in the Sun (new) |
| 6:30pm | Channel 5 | Live Snooker: Players Championship |
| 6:50pm | Film4 | Men in Black: International (2019) |
| 7:00pm | BBC One | The One Show |
| 7:00pm | BBC Four | TOTP: 1999 |
| 7:00pm | U&Yesterday | Caribbean with Simon Reeve |
| 7:30pm | BBC One | MasterChef The Professionals |
| 7:30pm | ITV1 | It'll Be Alright on the Night (new) |
| 8:00pm | ITV1 | Emmerdale |
| 8:00pm | Channel 4 | Walkers Unpacked (new) |
| 8:00pm | BBC Three | Top Gear |
| 8:00pm | BBC Four | TOTP: 1980 |
| 8:00pm | ITV2 | The Real Housewives of Orange County (new) |
| 8:00pm | Sky Arts | Guy Garvey: From The Vaults |
| 8:00pm | U&Yesterday | 'Allo 'Allo (triple bill) |
| 8:30pm | ITV1 | Coronation Street |
| 8:30pm | BBC One | Would I Lie to You? (new) |
| 9:00pm | BBC One | Death in Paradise (S15 Ep4) |
| 9:00pm | Channel 4 | Gogglebox (new) |
| 9:00pm | ITV1 | Beat the Chasers |
| 9:00pm | ITV2 | Love Island All Stars (new) |
| 9:00pm | BBC Three | Guy Montgomery's Spelling Bee Australia |
| 9:00pm | Film4 | The Last Stand (2013, Schwarzenegger) |
| 9:00pm | Sky Arts | Pet Shop Boys: Dreamworld Live |
| 9:05pm | BBC Four | Gladys Knight at the BBC |
| 10:00pm | Channel 4 | The Last Leg (live) |
| 10:00pm | BBC Two | Live at the Apollo |
| 10:40pm | BBC One | The Graham Norton Show |
| 10:45pm | ITV1 | Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy (new) |
| 11:00pm | BBC Two | The Damned United (2009, Michael Sheen) |
| 11:05pm | Channel 4 | Joe Lycett |
| 11:15pm | BBC Four | Queens of Soul |
| 11:30pm | BBC One | RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs the World |
Freeview TV Guide: What's On Streaming
Can't watch live? Use our now and next guide to see what's showing right now, or browse the full channels list for every available station.
BBC iPlayer: The Graham Norton Show, Death in Paradise, Would I Lie to You?, MasterChef The Professionals, Live at the Apollo, RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs the World, Winter Olympics (full coverage) ITVX: Emmerdale, Coronation Street, Beat the Chasers, It'll Be Alright on the Night, Love Island All Stars Channel 4 streaming: Gogglebox, The Last Leg, Walkers Unpacked, Joe Lycett Channel 5 streaming: Live Snooker: Players Championship BBC Four: Music Night programmes available on BBC iPlayer Sky Arts: Pet Shop Boys: Dreamworld Live, Guy Garvey: From The Vaults (via Freeview/Freesat or NOW)
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is The Graham Norton Show on tonight?
The Graham Norton Show is on BBC One at 10.40pm tonight (Friday 20th February 2026). Guests include Benicio del Toro, Jennifer Garner, Gordon Ramsay and Charli XCX, with music from Foo Fighters.
What's the best thing to watch on TV tonight?
Our top pick is The Graham Norton Show on BBC One at 10.40pm -- with Benicio del Toro, Jennifer Garner, Gordon Ramsay, Charli XCX and Foo Fighters, it's one of the best guest lineups of the year. Earlier, Gogglebox at 9pm on Channel 4 and Death in Paradise at 9pm on BBC One are both excellent choices.
What time is Gogglebox on tonight?
Gogglebox is on Channel 4 at 9pm tonight (Friday 20th February 2026). It's a new episode with the nation's favourite sofa critics reacting to the week's best telly.
What's on BBC One tonight?
BBC One tonight includes MasterChef The Professionals at 7.30pm, Would I Lie to You? at 8.30pm, Death in Paradise at 9pm, The Graham Norton Show at 10.40pm, and RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs the World at 11.30pm. Winter Olympics Day 14 coverage runs during the daytime from 9am.
Is EastEnders on tonight?
No, EastEnders is not on tonight. EastEnders does not air on Fridays. It returns on Monday on BBC One. Tonight BBC One has Would I Lie to You? at 8.30pm and Death in Paradise at 9pm instead.
What time is Death in Paradise on BBC One tonight?
Death in Paradise series 15, episode 4 is on BBC One at 9pm tonight (Friday 20th February 2026). Mervin and the team are called to a local church to investigate the death of an elderly parishioner.
TV Guide UK: Final Verdict
The Graham Norton Show on BBC One at 10.40pm is our pick of the night -- that guest lineup of Benicio del Toro, Jennifer Garner, Gordon Ramsay and Charli XCX, with Foo Fighters performing, is worth staying up late for on any Friday. Earlier in the evening, Gogglebox at 9pm delivers its usual Friday night magic, and Death in Paradise at 9pm on BBC One is reliable island crime comfort viewing. Comedy fans are well served with Would I Lie to You? at 8.30pm (that panel looks a right laugh), Live at the Apollo on BBC Two at 10pm, and The Last Leg going live on Channel 4 at 10pm. Music lovers should park themselves on BBC Four from 7pm for a full evening of TOTP reruns, Gladys Knight and a Queens of Soul documentary, or head to Sky Arts at 9pm for the Pet Shop Boys live in Copenhagen. The Winter Olympics continue on BBC during the day, and snooker fans have wall-to-wall coverage on Channel 5. A properly loaded Friday. For a quick look at what else is on TV tonight, check our tonight's highlights page.