E4 Extra TV Guide — Thursday, 21 May 2026

Browse the full E4 Extra TV guide for Thursday, 21 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

00:05 1h

Tattoo Fixers: Extreme

S6 · E9

Sketch tackles Layton's dodgy inking

Sketch tackles Layton's dodgy inking, before turning his attention to an offensive tattoo on Aaron. Elsewhere, Uzzi helps Calvin remember his own strength

01:05 1h

Taskmaster Bleeped

Apropos Of Apoppo

No-naughty-bits version. The five contestants vying to win Taskmaster Greg Davies' coveted golden head are forced to wrangle wild animals, with unpleasant consequences for Sophie Willan and Steve Pemberton. Greg's loyal valet Alex Horne watches on as Joanne McNally demonstrates a traditional Irish handshake, John Robins reveals a love of pickled onions, and Nick Mohammed sparks controversy with a cardboard tube

02:05 55m

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

S7 · E6

With Vic Reeves and Sara Pascoe

Jimmy Carr hosts the comedy panel show's version of the words and numbers quiz, with Vic Reeves and Sara Pascoe joining team captains Sean Lock and Lee Mack. Alex Horne and the Horne Section join Countdown regular Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley provides the numbers and letters

Morning

07:05 55m

Undercover Boss USA

S5 · E4

Anthony Wedo goes undercover in a buffet restaurant organisation

Anthony Wedo, president and CEO of Buffets, Inc, goes undercover to find out what his staff members are really like. He was brought on to the team to turn the firm around after years of challenges and poses as a construction worker to find out the flaws in the business

08:00 1h

Undercover Boss USA

S5 · E5

The CEO of frozen yoghurt chain Menchie's visits his own stores

Amit Kleinberger, the CEO and co-owner of frozen yoghurt chain Menchie's, poses as a participant in a reality TV contest to find out whether consistency is being maintained in his stores. The company has experienced rapid growth and Amit tries to establish what changes must be made to become a billion-dollar business

09:00 1h

Property Brothers: Buying and Selling

S5 · E16

In the fifth season, more couples put their homes in the bros' hands. Can Jonathan and Drew raise the roof off of dilapidated, draughty and dingy digs? After a fire seven years ago, Novella and truck driver Terry haven't re-decorated their living room, leaving it bland and sparse. Jonathan tries to ignite some life into the place by reversing the lack of furniture as Drew searches for their perfect retirement property.Short:After a fire seven years ago, Novella and truck driver Terry haven't re-decorated their living room. Jonathan tries to ignite some life into the place by reversing the lack of furniture

10:00 1h

Couples Come Dine with Me

S3 · E72

In east Kent, dinner party veterans Mike and Helenor kick off the competition

In east Kent, dinner party veterans Mike and Helenor kick off the competition with a sophisticated menu including wild garlic from the local churchyard and a risky bonus ingredient of sweetbread. Loved-up couple Rob and Jade are impressed with the posh nosh, but married childhood sweethearts Caroline and Tony can't get Mike's resemblance to a famous comedian out of their minds. Rob and Jade put together a Thai-inspired menu, but Mike and Helenor are suspicious of Rob's story of why he loves Thai food. On the last night, visually impaired Caroline and her easy-going husband Tony hope their made-from-scratch food will secure the £1,000 prize

11:00 1h

Couples Come Dine with Me

S3 · E64

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

Red and his partner Bozey kick off the competition in south Wales with a Welsh menu. Estate agents 'Princess' Trish and her partner Alan cook a glamorous fine-dining menu on the seond night. Alan is a real romantic and he tells his guests how far he will go to show his love for Trish, revealing his tattoos of devotion. Finally, fiancés Marc and Dan put on a musical-themed feast, hoping Marc's nana's egg sauce, which has been passed down through generations, will be enough to win them the £1,000 prize

Daytime

12:00 1h

Don't Tell the Bride

S4 · E13 · Bride's Revenge

An update episode

An update episode, contemplating whether the brides featured in the fourth series got the dream weddings they deserved. Here, the girls have their say

13:00 1h

Don't Tell the Bride

S5 · E1 · John and Jackie

A groom-to-be from Kirkintilloch, near Glasgow, plans his wedding

The show heads to Kirkintilloch on the outskirts of Glasgow to visit a couple who met at a party at the town's miners' club. The would-be bride grew up in the city's fashionable West End, and dreams of a glamorous wedding day. However, the groom-to-be is a local boy whose idea of a perfect reception consists of drinks at his favourite pub

14:00 1h

Undercover Boss USA

S5 · E14 · Undercover Employee

Three former participants send employees in to report on their firms

Former participants Amit Kleinberger, Randy DeWitt and Steve Greenbaum want to take another look at the everyday workings of their businesses, but fear they will be recognised. They each send an employee in their place to report on how their firms are functioning

15:00 1h

Undercover Boss USA

S5 · E15 · Sky Zone

The president and CEO of a fitness business goes undercover

Jeff Platt, the president and CEO of entertainment and fitness business Sky Zone, poses as a contestant on a reality TV show who is trying to win an action-adventure holiday. He aims to discover whether his fast-growing company is running as smoothly and efficiently as possible, but his secret identity is jeopardised when he encounters a colleague he has met on a previous occasion

16:00 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

17:00 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

Tonight's Highlights

18:00 1h

Property Brothers: Buying and Selling

S6 · E3

In series six, more properties are ready for a new lease on life. Can our bros leave their homeowners in high spirits as they take their architectural ambitions to the next level? James and Ada need a spacious home with an apartment for Grandma and Grandpa. But first, they need to straighten up their current house of oddities. Jonathan starts in their outdated bathroom while Drew works his magic. Will the kids' designs help find the perfect place?Short:James and Ada need a spacious home with room for Grandma and Grandpa. Jonathan starts in their outdated bathroom while Drew works his magic. Will the kids' designs help find the perfect place?

19:00 1h

Couples Come Dine with Me

S2020 · E4

Three couples compete to host the best dinner party in Belfast

In Belfast, three couples compete to host the best dinner party. Sarah and Paddy kick things off with a fine-dining feast for guests Louise and Danny and Emma and Samson. The hosts mix Eastern and traditional fare. Then, on night two Emma and Samson treat their guests to some Mozambican delights. After a first course that whistles and wows, palates need to be cleansed for the main course, but a chilly chat about ice-cream leaves Louise red in the face. On the final night, Louise and Danny confound everyone's expectations with a sailing-based starter. A spot of model behaviour excites the guests, and a mountain of meringue impresses, but is it enough to win the £1,000 prize?

20:00 1h

Taskmaster Bleeped

Snooker Cue Umbrella Chin

No-naughty-bits version. Steve Pemberton experiments with G-force, Joanne McNally rocks a traffic cone, and Sophie Willan splatters a human pigeon, all of which makes scoring a little tricky for the all-powerful Taskmaster, Greg Davies. In other news, Nick Mohammed gets trapped under a bed and John Robins constructs a lengthy homage to Little Alex Horne's hero

21:00 1h

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

S7 · E8

With Sarah Millican, Roisin Conaty, Rhod Gilbert and David O'Doherty

Jimmy Carr hosts the comedy words-and-numbers quiz, with Sean Lock and guest captain Sarah Millican joined by Roisin Conaty and Rhod Gilbert. David O'Doherty presides alongside Countdown regular Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley provides the letters and numbers

22:00 35m

The Inbetweeners

S3 · E3 · Will's Dilemma

Simon's principles are put to the test

Simon takes his new girlfriend on a double date but his principles are tested when she says she will kiss him only if he lets her redesign his wardrobe. Will considers the idea of spending time with a girl he finds embarrassing and boring. Comedy, starring Joe Thomas, Simon Bird and Hannah Tointon

22:35 30m

The Inbetweeners

S3 · E4 · The Trip to Warwick

The gang visits a university

Simon joins his girlfriend Tara on a visit to see her sister at university, so the other boys invite themselves along too. Will insists that he wants to look around his last-choice institution, Jay wants to be there to offer sex advice, and Neil's excuse for going is that he has nothing better to do. Comedy, starring Joe Thomas and Hannah Tointon

23:05 1h

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

S7 · E9

With Joe Wilkinson, Seann Walsh, Danny Dyer and Bill Bailey

Jimmy Carr hosts the words-and-numbers panel game, with Sean Lock and guest captain Joe Wilkinson joined by Seann Walsh and Danny Dyer. Susie Dent is in Dictionary Corner, receiving a helping hand from Bill Bailey, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters

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