Problem Anneka will not be returning once more.
Channel 5 tried to revive the programme – which was initially on air between 1989 to 1995 and noticed Anneka Rice try to assist native communities with mammoth tasks in just some days – again in 2023 however pulled the present after simply two episodes because of poor scores, later airing a 3rd two months later, with the fourth and closing installment but to be broadcast.
In keeping with The Solar On-line, Channel 5’s Ben Frow stated: “We realised two weeks earlier than we put it out, it is a make up present, and so they did residence renovation exhibits since then.
“The world modified a lot, what Annika was doing – which was progressive 30 years in the past – was [different to] now, and we can’t go there once more.”
Channel 4 had scheduled Problem Anneka in a primetime Saturday night time slot, with 1.25 million viewers tuning into the primary episode, nevertheless it proved no match for ITV’s Ant and Dec’s Saturday Evening Takeaway or Starstruck on BBC One, and so it was dropped after two episodes.
On the time, a spokesperson stated: “The general public and important response to Problem Anneka’s return has been wonderful and we now have determined to protect the remaining two exhibits and reschedule them quickly.
“We wish to protect the sequence to make sure that every episode will get the very best viewers doable.”
Anneka responded by reminding involved viewers she “knew” it will be a risk after they went into manufacturing on the present that sees her being dared to finish activity inside a set timeframe.
She wrote on Twitter: “Thanks in the event you’ve watched to this point! We at all times knew we have been on a ‘floating schedule’ so may be got rid of at any second. We’ll hold you posted.
“The primary factor for me is the tasks are all up and operating and I like [and] salute our military of volunteers who made this doable. Thanks.”
The third episode within the sequence was launched to mark Dementia Consciousness Week in Could.
A spokesperson stated: “Followers have been asking us when will probably be again, so we’re delighted to announce that the following episode will probably be proven throughout Dementia Consciousness week (w/c 15 Could), confirming the precise day and time within the coming weeks.”
With the replace on Wednesday (20.08.25), it’s nonetheless unclear if the fourth episode will ever be proven.
