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When... Goes Horribly Wrong

When... Goes Horribly Wrong

2016Returning Series1 Season52 EpisodesTMDB
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Entertaining compilation of greatest fails. Expect technical catastrophes, violent outbursts and some very awkward silences.

Season 1 Episodes

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Episode 1: TV

Sep 18, 2016

Sarah Greene narrates a compilation of infamous moments from television history when programmes went disastrously wrong.

Episode 2: Magic

Sep 25, 2016 · 1h 34m

A compilation of illusions that went spectacularly badly, including several cases where magicians nearly died for their act.

Episode 3: Live TV

Feb 4, 2017 · 1h 34m

Richard Arnold narrates a raucous rundown of live TV's greatest fails.

Episode 5: Chat Shows

Apr 9, 2017

A collection of car-crash chat show moments featuring boozy guests, stroppy hosts, technical trouble and on-screen bust-ups

Episode 8: Talent Shows

Oct 29, 2017

Kate Thornton introduces a countdown of disastrous moments from TV talent shows, featuring first-hand contributions from stars including Pete Waterman, Arlene Phillips, Brenda Edwards and Nicola Ward.

Episode 15: Eurovision

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Angela Rippon presents a guide to some of the Eurovision Song Contest's most disastrous moments. Including the kiss that ruined the chances of Danish singer Birthe Wilke.

Episode 22: Classic TV

Dec 27, 2020

Less-than-perfect moments from some of the nation's favourite shows over the years. From the black and white days of the 1960s and Dixon of Dock Green, to the 1970s and The Generation Game, right through the 80s, 90s and 00s to the present day.

Episode 27: Films

Jun 10, 2022

Starring the biggest names on the planet, featuring amazing stories, and showcasing eye-watering budgets, when films go right, they can leave us in awe. But when they go horribly wrong, we are left in disbelief at the colossal cockups.

Episode 28: Camping

May 28, 2023 · 1h 7m

Camping disasters including swarms of insects, an encounter with a lion, and a holiday takes a sinister turn when two female backpackers find their car tyres have been slashed...

Episode 31: 70s TV

Dec 28, 2023 · 1h 34m

Dame Penelope Keith narrates this look back at the less-than-perfect 70s TV the stars would rather forget, with moments from ‘Fawlty Towers’, ‘Jukebox Jury’, ‘The Goodies’ and ‘Question Time’.

Episode 32: 80s TV

Dec 15, 2023 · 1h 34m

Anita Dobson narrates a look at some '80s TV moments that many celebrities would rather forget, from a stunt that went wrong for Paul Daniels to Des O'Connor's dog bite on the nose.

Episode 35: Live TV (2024)

Jan 28, 2024

Richard Arnold narrates a raucous rundown of live TV's greatest fails, from technical trouble to jaw-droppingly inappropriate behaviour, fistfights and collapsing sets.

Episode 36: TV Animals

Feb 4, 2024

This special, narrated by Christopher Timothy, unearths some iconic animal funnies from favourite shows, as well as outtakes featuring Michaela Strachan, Kate Humble and Sir David Attenborough.

Episode 37: TV (2024)

Feb 11, 2024

Kate Garraway narrates notable TV moments, including John Torode versus a chopper, The Stone Roses in a power cut, Will Self in a stare-off, and the inimitable Wiliam Shatner.

Episode 39: Award Shows (2024)

Feb 25, 2024

Julian Clary narrates an array of award show goofs, from singer Samantha Fox opening up about her shambolic Brit Awards to reality star Gemma Collins taking a tumble at the Radio 1 Teen Awards.

Episode 40: Reality TV (2024)

Mar 3, 2024

Epic fails from the wild and wonderful world of reality telly, including misjudged formats, shows that bombed, stars who fell from grace and unscripted bust-ups.

Episode 41: Chat Shows (2024)

Mar 10, 2024

Stroppy hosts, technical trouble and on-screen bust-ups abound in this look at chat show disasters - from Russell Harty's blow to the groin and destructive Emu to silent magician David Blaine.

Episode 42: 60s TV

Mar 31, 2024 · 1h 34m

Famous faces from the 1960s relive moments they'd rather forget! Bloopers include Doris Day's wardrobe fail, outtakes from Star Trek, and things getting out of hand on a live discussion show.

Episode 101: Diets

Feb 13, 2020 · 50m

Tales of when attempts to lose weight don't quite go to plan.

Episode 102: All Inclusive Holidays

Mar 1, 2020 · 44m

For some, going all-inclusive is anything but relaxing. In this one hour special we meet the unlucky holidaymakers whose holidays went horribly wrong.

Episode 103: Beach Holidays

Aug 27, 2023

First-hand accounts of beach holiday nightmares, from tropical storms to a diastrous parasailing excursion, and an aerial attack by Brighton's sqaudron of seagulls.

Episode 104: Package Holidays

Sep 3, 2023

Package holiday highlights include a family who discover their Benidorm hotel room looks like a horror film set. And on a Thailand tour a man discovers a huge lizard in the toilet.

Episode 105: Caravan Holidays

Sep 10, 2023

Caravan catastrophes include a grizzly bear incursion in Canada, knee-high flood waters in Cornwall, and a caravan that detaches itself and goes hurtling down a motorway.

Episode 106: Honeymoon Holidays

Sep 24, 2023

A trip of a lifetime to the Bahamas ends in horror when a newlywed is bitten by a shark. Plus, an adventure-loving couple get stranded in the wilds of Asia, and a safari trip is stopped by a silverback gorilla.

Episode 107: Motorways

Oct 7, 2023

First-hand accounts from drivers who came to a grinding halt on the road, from those who failed to put their brain into gear to victims of extraordinary obstructions. Tempers are at boiling point and there are matters of life and death.

Episode 109: TV Presenters

Jan 7, 2024

Jan Leeming narrates a collection of on-air disasters involving TV presenters, from live gaffes and wardrobe malfunctions to slip-ups, pratfalls and even flying fists.

Season 1 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did When... Goes Horribly Wrong Season 1 premiere?

When... Goes Horribly Wrong Season 1 premiered on September 18, 2016.

How many episodes are in When... Goes Horribly Wrong Season 1?

When... Goes Horribly Wrong Season 1 has 52 episodes.

What is the first episode of When... Goes Horribly Wrong Season 1?

The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "TV". It aired on September 18, 2016.

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