Classic US sitcom Friends to return to Channel 4 from 2027

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Fabbro, L. D. (2026, October 15). Classic US sitcom Friends to return to Channel 4 from 2027. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/new-york-city-monica-geller-emmy-award-channel-lisa-kudrow-b1300968.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-15 · by Lauren Del Fabbro

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Channel 4 announced that the classic US sitcom "Friends" will return to its original UK home starting in January 2027, after being off air since 2011. The show, which first aired in 1994, won six Emmy awards and features iconic characters like Rachel Green and Joey Tribbiani. Kiran Nataraja from Channel 4 highlighted the series' enduring popularity and noted its fit with the network's programming style. Additionally, the article mentions that Matthew Perry died in October 2023 due to an accidental ketamine overdose, adding a somber note to the announcement.

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Channel 4, a UK television network, announced on October 15, 2026, that it will air Friends, a beloved US sitcom, starting in January 2027. The show originally aired on the network from 1994 to 2011 and follows six friends—Rachel Green, Monica Geller, Phoebe Buffay, Ross Geller, Chandler Bing, and Joey Tribbiani—as they navigate life in New York City. Kiran Nataraja, director of content strategy at Channel 4, stated that the show's "witty, character-led comedy" and enduring popularity make it a perfect fit for the network. Polly Scates, Head of Acquisitions at Channel 4, noted its iconic status and ability to attract both long-time fans and new viewers.

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Channel 4 LA County New York City Warner Bros.

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Channel 4 ORG · 6× Perry PERSON · 2× Chandler Bing PERSON · 1× Joey Tribbiani PERSON · 1× Kiran Nataraja PERSON · 1× Monica Geller PERSON · 1× New York City GPE · 1× Phoebe Buffay PERSON · 1× Rachel Green PERSON · 1× Ross Geller PERSON · 1×

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Kiran Nataraja, director of content strategy at Channel 4 said: “Friends has always been an audience favourite and we’re delighted to welcome the show back to its original UK home, made possible through our valued relationship with Warner Bros. “Its witty, character-led comedy and lasting popularity make it a natural fit for Channel 4.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-15

🔮 The hit show was last broadcast on Channel 4 in 2011 and will return in January 2027.

2026-10-15 · Evening Standard

Classic US sitcom Friends to return to Channel 4 from 2027 · assertive framing

Claims (11 extracted, 0 hedged)

The US series debuted in 1994 and follows six friends: Rachel Green, Monica Geller, Phoebe Buffay, Ross Geller, Chandler Bing, and Joey Tribbiani, as they navigate life, love, and work in New York City. asserted

they → debut → City

The hit show was last broadcast on Channel 4 in 2011 and will return in January 2027. asserted

show → broadcast → January

it → say → Channel

“Cherished by long-time fans and continuing to attract new viewers, it will complement the distinctive programming across our slate.” asserted

it → cherish → slate

The series won six Emmy awards including Outstanding Comedy Series in 2002 with Kudrow winning the best supporting actress in a comedy series category in 1998 with Anniston picking up the lead actress in a comedy series award in 2002. asserted

Anniston → win → 2002

Polly Scates, Head of Acquisitions at Channel 4, said: “Most of us remember exactly where we were when we watched the Friends finale! asserted

we → say → finale

“This iconic series has enduring appeal and continues to bring together audiences of all ages. “We’re thrilled to welcome Friends home to Channel 4.” asserted

We → have → Channel

It comes after Perry, who was also known for appearances in films including Fools Rush In (1997), The Whole Nine Yards (2000), and 17 Again (2009), died in October 2023 from an accidental overdose. asserted

Fools → come → overdose

Perry’s former live-in assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, who played a central role in the actor’s descent into ketamine addiction and injected him with the fatal dose of the drug, was sentenced to three years and five months in prison. asserted

who → live → prison

The LA County medical examiner found that ketamine was the primary cause of death and drowning was a secondary cause. asserted

drowning → find → death

Friends will be available to watch and stream for free on Channel 4 and E4. asserted

Friends → watch → Channel

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