TVTV NewsGoggleboxThe popular Channel 4 show has been a staple on the broadcaster since it began back in 201307:22, 29 May 2026Gogglebox has become a Friday night staple for many people.‌For the past 13 years, families across the nation have kept Channel 4 viewers entertained by offering their critiques, reactions and remarks to the week's most talked-about TV programmes.‌The beloved show has seen a plethora of faces grace the screen over the years. Although the first series, which aired in 2013, only saw a small number of families featured in the cast, it’s a far cry from the sizeable roster people see today.‌While the show is filmed across 12 hours a week, which can be split into two six hour shifts, the cast have a strict list of rules they need to follow.No alcoholAlthough viewers often see the cast drinking soft drinks and siblings Sophie and Pete having a cuppa from their novelty mugs, there’s one drink fans won’t see the cast sipping on.‌While filming, they’re not allowed to consume alcohol to avoid slurring their words when reacting to certain shows, according to OK!However, there was one incident where the cast enjoyed a tipple before shooting in the earlier series, as Jenny and Lee told Radio 2 and it ended with Lee sliding off the sofa.Jenny continued: “What we did was, when we saw that shot, we stopped drinking, so now we don’t drink at all.”‌Unlimited takeawaysDespite there being a ban on alcohol, there’s no shortage when it comes to the food allowed to the Channel 4 stars.While the cast are filming, it’s been reported that they can order treats such as cakes, fish and chips and snacks which can be put on expenses.‌It has been reported that the stars are able to order what they want from Deliveroo and other takeaways within reason.Be entertainingProducers encourage the families taking part to slightly amp up their reactions and act up to the cameras to ensure the episodes aren't boring for viewers.Article continues belowAlthough the production team won’t tell them explicitly how to act, it's believed they will suggest topical or exciting clips to watch to get the best reaction.It’s also been reported that the bosses prefer for the stars not to look at their phones while watching their shows so as not to be distracted.Gogglebox is available to watch on Channel 4.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌GoggleboxChannel 4