Matthew Perry Documentary Returns to ITV Tonight
Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy returns to ITV1 tonight ahead of the third anniversary of the Friends star’s death.
A documentary examining the life and death of Friends star Matthew Perry returns to ITV1 tonight, Tuesday 27 October, ahead of the third anniversary of his death.
Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy airs at 11pm on ITV1 and will also be available on ITVX, STV and STV Player.
Perry, best known for playing Chandler Bing in Friends, died on 28 October 2023, aged 54. The documentary looks back at his career, his struggles with addiction and the circumstances surrounding his death.
Among those featured is Morgan Fairchild, who played Chandler’s mother Nora Bing in Friends. She discusses working alongside Perry and speaks openly about his addiction.
The programme also includes interviews with Hollywood insiders, medical professionals and Martin Estrada, the former US Attorney for the Central District of California, who was involved in the investigation into Perry’s death.
Originally released on Peacock in February 2025, the documentary also examines the criminal case involving Dr Salvador Plasencia, who was subsequently sentenced to 30 months in prison in December 2025 after pleading guilty to distributing ketamine.
The film offers another opportunity to reflect on Perry’s life, his contribution to television and the affection viewers continue to hold for the actor.
Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy airs tonight at 11pm on ITV1 and is available on ITVX and STV Player.
