Storage Wars

Tour de Chance is a light‑hearted episode of the long‑running British programme that slots neatly between the usual chat‑show banter and a bit of reality‑TV mischief. The line‑up this week features Emily, who’s the resident “girl‑next‑door” type; Rene, the cheeky lad with a knack for getting into odd jobs; and Darrell, the self‑styled bike‑guru who never shies away from a challenge. The three of them are thrown together for a day of surprise gifts, locker hunts and a quirky quiz that feels a bit like a cross between “The Great British Bake Off” and a Saturday morning game show. The episode kicks off with the girls springing a newlywed‑themed surprise on Emily – think pink balloons, a faux‑wedding cake and a ridiculous “just‑married” photo booth. Meanwhile, Rene lands a massive locker that turns out to be packed with bizarre prizes, and Darrell ends up on a makeshift cycling trivia gauntlet where his knowledge of gear ratios finally pays off. The story rolls along in a breezy, almost episodic fashion, so you get a taste of each character’s quirks without any heavy drama. Honestly, it’s not groundbreaking, but it’s surprisingly good for a filler‑type slot. The jokes land more often than not, and the chemistry between Emily and Rene feels genuinely warm. On the downside, the pacing drags a touch in the middle, and the set‑design looks a bit dated – think early‑2000s colour palettes and cheap‑looking props. Still, if you enjoy a bit of harmless banter and a dash of competition, it’s a proper laugh. Rated PG – there’s mild swearing and a few slap‑stick pratfalls that might be a bit much for the very young. This is the first terrestrial showing of the revamped series, a loose remake of the original “Tour de Chance” that aired on satellite in ’99. Think of it as a lighter, more modern cousin of “The Inbetweeners” meets “Taskmaster”. If you can overlook the occasional ropy effects, it’s a decent way to fill an hour of idle TV.