Box Hits TV Guide — Sunday, 17 May 2026

Browse the full Box Hits TV guide for Sunday, 17 May 2026. 21 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

00:25 50m

8 Out of 10 Cats

S16 · E2

With Richard Hammond, Carol Vorderman, Paul Foot and Matt Forde

Jimmy Carr hosts the irreverent panel show, with team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson joined by Richard Hammond, Carol Vorderman, Paul Foot and Matt Forde to see who best understands what is going on in Britain

01:15 1h

8 Out of 10 Cats

S15 · E9

With Jimeoin, Joe Wilkinson, Nancy Dell'Olio and Greg Rutherford

Guests Jimeoin, Joe Wilkinson, Nancy Dell'Olio and Greg Rutherford join team captains Jon Richardson and Sean Lock to answer questions based on opinion polls carried out around the country to see who best understands what is going on in Britain today. Irreverent panel show, hosted by Jimmy Carr

02:15 45m

8 Out of 10 Cats

S16 · E3

With Helen Flanagan, Henning Wehn, Miles Jupp and Alex Brooker

Team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by guests Helen Flanagan, Henning Wehn, Miles Jupp and Alex Brooker to see who best understands what is going on in Britain today. Jimmy Carr hosts the irreverent panel show

Morning

07:05 50m

Don't Tell the Bride

S4 · E3 · Sally and Colin

A Willy Wonka-themed wedding

Twenty five-year-old groom Colin hopes his efforts to organise a Willy Wonka-themed wedding will please his 24-year-old bride-to-be Sally. However, preparing the ceremony while holding two jobs proves a massive task, and his penchant for playing pranks threatens to turn his big day into a children's birthday party

07:55 1h 5m

Don't Tell the Bride

S4 · E4 · Reanna and Ian

A groom-to-be plans a traditional wedding for his Greek Cypriot fiancee

Groom-to-be Ian returns from the Merchant Navy and receives £12,000 to fund his wedding. However, he must plan a big day that will adhere to the traditions of his bride Reanna's Greek Cypriot family

09:00 1h

Don't Tell the Bride

S4 · E5 · Tom and Lotty

A Bristol man organises a dream wedding for his fiancee

Tom from Bristol is given £12,000 to organise a dream wedding for his fiancee Lotty, who was unable to celebrate her 18th and 21st birthdays after her mother died of cervical cancer

10:00 1h

Undercover Boss USA

S5 · E10

The co-founder of a massage therapy chain goes undercover

Shane Evans, COO and co-founder of massage therapy chain Massage Heights, poses as a contestant on a TV reality show who is trying fund her own business. After spending nine years moulding the company, she decides to find out first-hand how her retreats are doing so she can fix potential problems before expanding the business to 300 new locations

11:00 1h

Undercover Boss USA

S5 · E11

The chairman of a Native American entertainment empire goes undercover

Bruce 'Two Dogs' Bozsum, the chairman of a Native American gaming and entertainment empire, goes undercover among his own employees to learn how he might be able to improve his organisation and ensure it flourishes for generations to come. He poses as a reality TV contestant who is trying to win funds to start up his own business, before revealing his true identity and offering rewards to some of the memorable people he has met

Daytime

12:00 1h

Couples Come Dine with Me

S3 · E68

Three couples from Berkshire compete for the cash prize of £1,000

In Berkshire, beauty therapist Emma and her boyfriend Sean kick off the week with an night of acronyms, pet names and fine food. On day two, the experienced partnership of Jasbir and Sarb attempt to wow their guests with a night of authentic Indian food and Bollywood dancing. Finally, Mel and Tony host with a menu filled with traditional British classics in a bid to win the £1,000 prize

13:00 1h

Couples Come Dine with Me

S3 · E63

Three couples compete for the cash prize in Surrey

The first hosts in Surrey, competitive American Laura and her English husband James, treat their guests to a Tex Mex evening. On day two, Sarah and Dan have a special treat in store for their guests that nobody expects. Retired estates manager Edward and teacher Carol are accustomed to hosting dinner parties, so they aren't concerned about the competition. With rapping, monobrows, secret revelations and some fine food, the competition is wide open

14:00 1h

Couples Come Dine with Me

S3 · E65

Three couples compete in Stockport

Bike restorer Ian and his Lithuanian-born fiancee Loretta kick off the competition in Stockport with dishes inspired by their Indian and Lithuanian heritage. Day two sees Gemma and Emily, aka 'Gemily', attempt to woo their guests with their Moroccan-themed menu. Finally, it's Tim and Luan's chance to show the other couples how it should be done as they offer up a taste of their favourite dishes

15:00 1h

Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA

S7 · E1 · Pantaleone's

Gordon Ramsay heads to an Italian restaurant in Denver, Colorado

Gordon Ramsay heads to Denver, Colorado, where he meets the stubborn owner of Italian restaurant Pantaleone's, who appears to be firmly stuck in the past. Pete maintains he makes the best pizza in town - based on a review from the 1980s - but the fiery chef's own taste test proves the opposite. With Pete's wife Paulette and son Josh threatening to leave, can Gordon get through to him and save the business?

16:00 1h

Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA

S7 · E2 · Old Neighbourhood

Gordon Ramsay visits one of the filthiest restaurants he has ever seen

Gordon Ramsay heads to Arvada, Colorado, where a husband and wife have allowed their restaurant to fall into disrepair. Randy's hoarding is out of control, while Alexa, who runs the kitchen, has a lot to learn. To make matters worse, the Old Neighborhood is one of the filthiest eateries the fiery chef has ever seen, and only one of the biggest transformations of the series can save the business

17:00 1h

Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA

S7 · E5 · Kati Allo

Gordon Ramsay visits a failing Greek restaurant in Queens, New York

Gordon Ramsay heads to Queens, New York, where he meets a family torn apart by the stress of running failing Greek restaurant Kati Allo. Husband-and-wife owners Manny and Christine are on the brink of divorce, while their daughter Evelyn is caught in the middle and at her wits' end

Tonight's Highlights

18:00 1h

Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA

S7 · E3 · Mangia Mangia - Part One

Part one of two. A visit to an Italian restaurant in Woodland Park, Colorado

Part one of two. Gordon Ramsay comes to the aid of Mangia Mangia, an Italian restaurant with an identity crisis in Woodland Park, Colorado, where guests have a choice between casual fine-dining service or a pick-up from the drive-through takeaway. Hard-nosed owner Julie finds herself completely at odds with the head chef, forcing her to breaking point

19:00 1h

Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA

S7 · E4 · Mangia Mangia - Part Two

Part two of two. Gordon Ramsay tries to save Mangia Mangia from disaster

Gordon Ramsay concludes his two-part challenge at Mangia Mangia in Woodland Park, Colorado. In order to save the struggling Italian restaurant from disaster, he must persuade harassed owner Julie to co-operate with the head chef, and work his magic on a menu that relies heavily on a microwave

20:00 1h

Taskmaster Bleeped

An Even Bigger Spoon

No-naughty-bits version. The heated contest continues as Armando Iannucci douses a coconut in vinegar while Joel Dommett slathers another in glue. Amy Gledhill gets creative with a series of spoons. Kumail Nanjiani impresses everyone with his extraordinarily strong jaw. And Little Alex Horne causes Joanna Page to scream in such terror that it sparks alarm in the local area

21:00 1h

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

S21 · E6

With Lee Mack, Katherine Ryan and Joe Wilkinson

Jon Richardson and Joe Wilkinson take on Lee Mack and Katherine Ryan in the comedy words-and-numbers game, while the Brett Domino Trio join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Hosted by Jimmy Carr, with Rachel Riley looking after the numbers and letters

22:00 35m

Russell Howard & Mum: USA Road Trip

S1 · E1 · UFOs in Vegas

The comedian and his mother travel across America

The comedian and his mother travel across America , beginning by heading to Nevada in search of evidence of UFOs and alien life

22:35 30m

Russell Howard & Mum: USA Road Trip

S1 · E2 · Survival Preppers in Utah

The comedian and his mother continue their adventures

The comedian and his mother continue their adventures across America

23:05 1h 10m

Derry Girls

S3 · E7 · The Agreement

Erin and Orla throw a joint 18th birthday party

The gang bows out in this special extended episode which returns to Derry one year on, as the friends are preparing for their final year of school. It's the week of the referendum on the Good Friday Agreement but the timing could not be any worse as the highlight of the year, Erin and Orla's joint 18th birthday, threatens to be overshadowed. While the family try to get their heads around the possible outcome of the vote, the friends realise they may not be ready for what the future holds

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