When TV Goes Horribly Wrong is an Arts programme.

Image for the Arts programme "When TV Goes Horribly Wrong"

When TV Goes Horribly Wrong

A compilation of on-air disasters, featuring moments from classic comedy shows and stars including Monty Python, Vic and Bob, Peter Kay and Russell Howard. There is also the time Sean Lock seriously injured Bill Bailey with a flying prop handbag, as well as Joe Pasquale losing his head in front of a packed audience at London's prestigious Palladium Theatre. Contributors include Ivo Graham, Lesley Joseph, Anita Harris and Dan Renton Skinner.

Genre: Arts

Running Time: 115 minutes (approx)

When is When TV Goes Horribly Wrong next on TV?

It's next showing on 5SELECT January 1st, 2026, 12:00am and on 5SELECT January 2nd, 2026, 12:00am. See more...

Main Cast

Christopher Timothy
Anthea Turner
Andi Peters
Toby Anstis
Pat Sharp
Moira Stuart
Sally James
Image for Fern BrittonFern Britton
Jan Leeming
Ken Bruce
Richard Bacon
Richard Arnold
Sarah Greene
Rob Smith
Maria McErlane
Image for Les DennisLes Dennis
John Leeson
Gaz Top