Mike Smith
Challenge Anneka is back for one last time, with the long-delayed fourth and final episode.
How to watch Challenge Anneka outside the UK on Channel 5
To watch Challenge Anneka outside the UK, start by installing a reputable premium VPN on your device and connect to a fast UK server. Once connected, go to the My5 website, create a free account if needed, and sign in. You can then stream all available episodes, including the final.
Challenge Anneka (TV Series) – Overview
A revival of the 1990s reality show, Challenge Anneka sees Anneka Rice leading volunteer teams on large-scale community projects with only a few days to complete them. Channel 5 commissioned four hour-long episodes in 2023; the first three aired that spring, and the long-delayed fourth and final instalment is now scheduled for broadcast.
When Does Challenge Anneka Return?
After being pulled from the schedules for more than two years, the fourth and final episode of Challenge Anneka will finally air on Sunday 5 October 2025 at 10:30 pm on Channel 5. Channel 5 has confirmed there are no further episodes beyond this one.
Where to Watch Challenge Anneka
You can watch Challenge Anneka live on Channel 5, with the final episode airing on Sunday 5 October 2025 at 10:30 pm. After broadcast, all episodes of the revival will be available to stream for free on Channel 5’s on-demand platform My5. Previous episodes are already on My5 and the new one will be added shortly after it airs.
Challenge Anneka Episodes (Season 1 – 2023 Revival)
Here are the episodes:
- Episode 1 – Foal Farm (18 March 2023) – Anneka and volunteers transform a Kent dog-rescue centre with new kennels, a grooming parlour and play area.
- Episode 2 – Sprouts (25 March 2023) – A new community food hub with café, teaching kitchen and food bank is built in Stockton in just three days.
- Episode 3 – Age UK (14 May 2023) – Anneka creates a “memory village” in Wirral for people living with dementia, complete with shops, café and green.
- Episode 4 – Final Episode: Luton Sea Cadets (5 October 2025) – The long-delayed final episode shows Anneka and the team refurbishing the Luton Sea and Royal Marine Cadets’ training centre and lake access.
Challenge Anneka Cast
- Anneka Rice – Presenter
- Dave Chapman – Self, “The Soundman”
Can You Watch Challenge Anneka Online for Free?
Yes. Channel 5’s on-demand platform My5 is free to use (registration required). All four episodes of the revival should be available there without charge.
Is Challenge Anneka Suitable for All Ages?
The series is a family-friendly factual-entertainment format. It carries no formal age restriction and is generally suitable for all audiences.
FAQs
Q: Why was the final episode delayed for two years?
Channel 5 said it wanted to “preserve the series” and give each instalment the best audience possible, but never explained the full reason.
Q: How does the 2023 revival differ from the original BBC series?
It’s shorter (four episodes instead of long runs) and produced by Two Four for Channel 5 rather than the BBC, but keeps the core idea of rapid-turnaround community projects.
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