Burnham to become first PM to appear on Gogglebox in episode filmed at No 10

The Guardian UK Thursday 22 October 2026, 15:18 UTC By Helena Horton 1 min read

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The PM is heard having a long discussion about crisps in the trailer to the show, which is in aid of Stand Up To CancerFrom ranking his favourite crisps in the pub to complaining about people watching TikToks out loud on the train, Andy Burnham has made efforts to show he has the common touch. Now he will become the first prime minister to appear on the popular TV show Gogglebox, in a special charity episode on Friday.

The PM is heard having a long discussion about crisps in the trailer to the show, which is in aid of Stand Up To Cancer

From ranking his favourite crisps in the pub to complaining about people watching TikToks out loud on the train, Andy Burnham has made efforts to show he has the common touch.

Now he will become the first prime minister to appear on the popular TV show Gogglebox, in a special charity episode on Friday.

Burnham (PERSON) Gogglebox (ORG) Stand Up To CancerFrom (ORG) Andy Burnham (PERSON)

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