The new run of Four in a Bed continues with a trip to West Sussex’s Kings Head Inn, and if the premiere is anything to go by, this week looks to be a vintage batch of the usual antics. First up are married hosts Colin and Oonagh, who at least seem prepared for the scrutiny of their fellow B&B owners. As is tradition, the episode features the group’s polite yet passive-aggressive critiques of each other’s establishments, interspersed with an obligatory local activity. This time around, it’s a visit to a World War II aviation museum—an outing as likely to spark controversy as the thread count of the bedsheets.
However, the real drama unfolds back at the inn. The summer heat becomes an unwelcome guest, driving one competitor to seek refuge in, shall we say, an unconventional sleeping arrangement. Whether this was a genuine attempt to escape the swelter or a strategic move to lower the “sleep quality” score remains to be determined. Either way, it sets the stage for some inevitable breakfast table tension.
It’s clear this is just the opening salvo in what looks to be a dramatic week. While some viewers might find the format a bit stale, the reliable formula of Four in a Bed continues to offer a certain voyeuristic pleasure. Let the bickering and breakfast critiques begin.
Four in a Bed airs on Monday, November 18, 2024, at 5:00 PM on Channel 4.
