Box Hits TV Guide — Sunday

Browse the full Box Hits TV guide for Sunday, 18 October 2026. 20 programmes listed , including 7 tonight. UK listings updated daily — scroll down to tonight's highlights or use the day tabs above to browse the weekly schedule.

Early Morning

00:45 1h 5m

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

S4 · E7

With Bob Mortimer, Richard Osman and Matthew Crosby

Host Jimmy Carr and team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson provide their irreverent take on the cosy afternoon puzzle game - showing a little less regard for the rules. Comedian Bob Mortimer and Pointless co-host Richard Osman are the guest players, while Countdown regular Susie Dent is in Dictionary Corner with funnyman Matthew Crosby, and Joe Wilkinson 'assists' maths whizz Rachel Riley with the letters and numbers
01:50 45m

8 Out of 10 Cats

S15 · E4

With Tess Daly, Stephen Mangan, Kian Egan and Tony Law

Captains Jon Richardson and Sean Lock are joined by guests Tess Daly, Stephen Mangan, Kian Egan and Tony Law for the irreverent panel show. The teams answer questions based on opinion polls carried out around the country to see who best understands what is going on in Britain today

Morning

07:05 50m

Don't Tell the Bride

S13 · E8 · Chris & Charlotte

A groom decides to turn his wedding into the ultimate obstacle course

Groom-to-be Chris decides to turn his wedding into the ultimate obstacle course, but his fiancee Charlotte dreams of a wedding day filled with family tradition
07:55 1h 5m

Don't Tell the Bride

S13 · E9 · Jordan & Danielle

Groom-to-be Jordan plans a fight-night wedding

Former boxing champ and groom-to-be Jordan plans a fight-night wedding in front of thousands of people, but his fiancee Danielle dreams of a girly and intimate wedding day
09:00 1h

Property Brothers: Buying and Selling

S4 · E6

The DIY duo are back for series four! You know the drill: expect funky furnishings, hardware hysteria and, of course, problematic properties. Can Jonathan and Drew reverse more housing screw-ups?The twins try to turn a leaky bath, outdated features and a purple paint palette into a blank page for Blanca and Teddy. With the plan of netting a top-dollar price on the line, a major makeover snag is not what they need. Can the team solve it, or will the brothers draw a blank? Short:Can the twins turn a leaky bath, outdated features and a purple paint palette into a blank page for Blanca and Teddy?
10:00 1h

Property Brothers: Buying and Selling

S4 · E7

The DIY duo are back for series four! You know the drill: expect funky furnishings, hardware hysteria and, of course, problematic properties. Can Jonathan and Drew reverse more housing screw-ups?New parents Paul and Julie are feeling the squeeze of their tiny property. And as well as wanting to size up, they need to keep their mortgage to a minimum. Cue the property brotherswith a real-estate intervention. Jonathan takes charge of Paul and Julie's current home while Drew takes them to the suburbs and back.Short:Paul and Julie are new parents feeling the squeeze of their tiny home. And as well as wanting to size up, they need to keep their mortgage to a minimum. Can Jonathan and Drew help?
11:00 1h

Celebrity Undercover Boss USA

S9 · E6 · Seal

Singer-songwriter Seal goes undercover in the music industry

Singer-songwriter Seal goes undercover, disguised as a sales executive, to find talented musicians struggling to make it in the music industry

Daytime

12:00 1h

Couples Come Dine with Me

S2 · E10 · Swansea & Bridgend

Three couples from Swansea compete

Three couples from Swansea and Bridgend compete to throw the best dinner party. Kathy and Justin kick off the competition with an Italian-inspired menu, which is overshadowed by Paul's poor table manners and tactless banter. Mark and Maria are the next to host and serve their leftovers-inspired starter, chicken lettuce boats. Finally, it's time for Kathy to wreak revenge during Paul and Sarah's evening. Chaos in the kitchen ensues, culminating in a showdown at the table
13:00 1h

Couples Come Dine with Me

S2 · E2 · Blackpool

Three couples from Blackpool compete to win the £1,000 prize

Three pairs of partners from Blackpool compete to win the £1,000 prize, including former dancer Rowan and businessman John, who start the proceedings. Also vying to win are Sally and Joanne who hope to impress their guests with an unusual menu that features a Tandoori Tower and a belly-busting breakfast, before competitive duo Holly and Ollie pull out all the stops in an attempt to secure the cash
14:00 1h

Couples Come Dine with Me

S2 · E8

Three couples from Blackpool compete

Three couples from Blackpool compete for the £1,000 prize, beginning with practising Buddhist Antonio and former Redcoat Jason, who serve up a sushi starter. A discovery on day two at the home of fireman Daz and his wife Kim raises a few eyebrows, while the final night sees foodies Martin and Kate prepare an authentic Thai menu and a chocolate dessert
15:00 1h

Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA

S3 · E5 · PJ's Steakhouse

A steakhouse in Queens, New York

Gordon Ramsay visits PJ's Steakhouse in Queens, New York, to provide his expert advice to the owners. They decided to turn a successful bar into a high-end restaurant, but without any previous experience in managing a business they found themselves seriously in debt. With an over-confident chef and a partner propping up the bar, co-owner Madalyn faces a few difficult decisions
16:00 1h

Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA

S3 · E6 · Fleming

The chef visits a Danish restaurant in Florida

Gordon Ramsay heads to Florida to help the owners of Fleming, a Danish restaurant in Miami. A husband-and-wife duo bought the business eight years ago in the hope of continuing the place's success, but started losing money rapidly. With a Cuban chef cooking Nordic cuisine and a filthy kitchen, things go from bad to worse until it all comes to a head on relaunch night
17:00 1h

Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA

S3 · E7 · Sushi Ko

The chef visits a Japanese restaurant in California

Gordon Ramsay visits Sushi Ko, a Japanese restaurant in California that is losing up to $20,000 a month. Gordon finds owner and chef Akira lacking in confidence and self-esteem as the strain of an empty business is beginning to take its toll on his relationship with this family

Tonight's Highlights

18:00 1h

Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA

S3 · E8 · Lido Di Manhattan

The chef helps a restaurant in California

Gordon Ramsay visits California, where his job is to help the owner of Lido Di Manhattan. Lisa Marie Hemmat, an ambitious business school graduate, has been running the restaurant for the past five years, but has failed to exert any control over the kitchen and the menu. The chef tries to teach her the basics of cooking and venue management, but trouble brews when her staff threaten to walk out on relaunch night
19:00 1h

Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA

S3 · E9 · Anna Vincenzo's

An Italian restaurant in Florida receives help

Gordon Ramsay heads to Boca Raton in Florida to turn around the fortunes of Italian restaurant Anna Vincenzo's. The owner opened the establishment in 2001 with the help of her father but the business has failed to meet her expectations, and the chef realises that her ruthless style of management is having an adverse influence, not only on her staff but also on her family
20:00 1h

Taskmaster Bleeped

The Oldest I'Ve Ever Looked

A legendary former contestant makes a dramatic return to the Taskmaster house, but will the current cast give him the respect he undoubtedly deserves? Meanwhile, who can resist the allure of a shiny steam train? Turns out one competitor can resist it quite well, but all the others have a lovely time going for a short, steamy ride, even if Isy Suttie is a little bit rude to the wonderfully efficient conductor, Jeff. In other news, Nina Conti tries to trick Greg Davies with bananas and a big spoon, Chloe Petts gives a sheep a bold new nickname, Matt Lucas rummages through a bin, and Richard Ayoade complains several times of nausea
21:00 1h

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

S5 · E1

With David Mitchell and Roisin Conaty

Jimmy Carr hosts the comedy version of the quiz. Team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Peep Show star David Mitchell and stand-up comedienne Roisin Conaty. Phill Jupitus is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley with the letters and numbers
22:00 1h

Sarah Millican: Bobby Dazzler

A stand-up special touching on various adult themes

A stand-up special in which the comedian explains the best way to eat a kiwi fruit, how a 'vagina candle' should smell, trying to lose weight but only losing the tip of one's finger and the experience of undergoing a surprisingly funny smear test
23:00 50m

8 Out of 10 Cats

S15 · E6

With Alex Jones, Joe Wilkinson, Danny Dyer and Miles Jupp

Captains Jon Richardson and Sean Lock are joined by guests Alex Jones, Joe Wilkinson, Danny Dyer and Miles Jupp for the irreverent panel show. The teams answer questions based on opinion polls carried out around the country to see who best understands what is going on in Britain today. Jimmy Carr hosts
23:50 50m

8 Out of 10 Cats

S15 · E8

With Vernon Kay, Denise Van Outen, Nick Helm and Henning Wehn

Team captains Jon Richardson and Sean Lock are joined by guests Vernon Kay, Denise Van Outen, Nick Helm and Henning Wehn to see who best understands what is going on in Britain today. Irreverent panel show, hosted by Jimmy Carr

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