When is the last episode of Steph’s Packed Lunch?

FANS OF Steph's Packed Lunch were left distraught when it was announced that their favourite show was coming to an end.

Channel 4 revealed that they were pulling the plug on the weekday show, with fans wanting to know when the last show will be.

When is the last episode of Steph's Packed Lunch?

The last ever episode of Steph's Packed Lunch kicked off today at 12pm on Channel 4.

The show can also be watched on Channel 4+1, as well as the broadcaster's streaming site - where past episodes can also be viewed.

The final episode will run until 2.10pm until Countdown starts.

The last ever episode of Steph's Packed Lunch will see some show favourites from over the years return to the famous studio.

Anna Richardson, Chris Kamara, Kate Robbins, Marcus Bristocke and Alan Johnson are live in the studio.

On October 19, 2023, The Sun exclusively revealed how Channel 4 was dropping Steph's Packed Lunch.

Devastated staff on the show were informed of the decision, with corporation bosses blaming it on the need to "compete with streamers" such as Netflix and Apple TV.

A source told us at the time: "This decision has come totally out of the blue; Steph's Packed Lunch has been going from strength to strength, and has an incredibly loyal fanbase.

"It feels like Channel 4 are shooting themselves in the foot with this one - citing the need to do less live programming in order to go toe to toe with Netflix et al. It's nonsense.

"Channel 4 is supposed to be a public service broadcaster, offering viewing something a bit different, and pushing boundaries.

"And to axe a regional-based show seems like yet another cronyism move by an out-of-touch bunch of north London-luvvie execs."

A C4 spokesperson said: “Channel 4 is incredibly proud of all that Steph’s Packed Lunch has achieved since its launch from Steph’s living room during lockdown nearly four years ago."

Thanking the firms and teams involved with the production, they added: "We’re so grateful to Steph, Expectation, Can Can and the brilliant production team for creating a show that kick started our growth in the north of England.

"Steph has not only made the nation’s lunchtimes more entertaining and brilliantly reflected the views and pre-occupations of the country, but the show has also been an outstanding springboard for developing local talent behind the scenes.

"However, with audience habits changing quicker than ever, we have to make difficult decisions about which programmes to invest in to best drive our digital-first strategy and we have decided not to recommission Steph’s Packed Lunch when its existing production contract ends in December 2023.

When did Steph's Packed lunch start and what has changed since then?

Steph's Packed Lunch kicked off in 2020, and was broadcast live every weekday from the Channel 4 studio in Leeds.

When Steph's Packed Lunch originally started the show had a completely different name.

It was announced in late 2019 that Channel 4 were giving Steph McGovern her own lunchtime show called The Steph Show.

However, then the pandemic hit, and the lunchtime show was famously broadcast from the host's living room for a few months.

Channel 4 then paused the show for a while, and when it returned in September 2020, it was called Steph's Packed Lunch.

Popular presenter Steph started her career at the BBC and shot to fame when she became the main business presenter for BBC Breakfast.

What will Steph McGovern do next?

With Steph's experience and talent for TV, the offers are set to pour in.

In October 2023, it was revealed the star was in the running to replace Holly Willoughby on This Morning.

When asked at the time if she would be up for the job she told The Sun: "Never say never!"