Award-winning documentary series Murder Case will return in later this year and early 2027 on BBC Scotland and BBC iPlayer, focussing on three cases – the murder of Cameron Logan in an arson attack while he slept in the family home, the mysterious vanishing of bookkeeper Suzanne Pilley on her way to work in Edinburgh; and the cold case of Marion Hodge whose elderly husband was set to stand trial over 40 years after her disappearance. Murder Case is a BBC Scotland commission,

Tommy Sheridan: Caught in the Headlines (working title) is a new two-part documentary commissioned by BBC Scotland which offers an intimate and revealing account of one of Scotland's most charismatic and controversial political figures. Featuring exclusive access to Tommy Sheridan and, for the first time, his wife Gail, the series charts his journey from anti-poll tax campaigner and socialist MSP to the scandals, court cases and imprisonment that transformed his public reputa

BBC Scotland has commissioned new two-part documentary, Terror at the Terminal offering a definitive account of the 2007 Glasgow Airport attack. Produced by Firecrest Films for BBC Scotland, Terror at the Terminal (2x60) tells the story of the failed attacks that targeted London's West End and Glasgow Airport in June 2007. Image: BBC News Combining remarkable first-hand testimony, rarely heard perspectives, archive and CCTV, Terror at the Terminal takes viewers inside one of

Our picks of what to watch during the week ahead. THE MURDER DETECTIVES Wednesday, Channel 4 Observational documentary telling the inside story of the seven-year-long mission to find out who murdered journalist Lyra McKee in Derry in 2019 and secure justice for her family. BOOKISH Wednesday, U&Alibi In series two of ‘Bookish’, the bibliophile sleuth investigates the world of spiritualism as he helps to solve a baffling case involving medium Harold Sneed (Jason Watkins) and

The latest 7-day consolidated ratings for programmes shown or released for the last week have been released by BARB. The top-50 breakdown can be found on BARB's website here. Breakout hit BBC comedy Ann Droid topped the week once again with 5,051,700 for its third episode. It was followed by The Great British Sewing Bee which entertained 4,248,800. On Saturday night, The Hit List and Alan Carr's Picture Slam continued with 2,090,000 and 2,322,700 respectively. In drama, Van D

The BBC has unveiled first-look pictures from The Witch Farm, a new ghost story and mystery set in the Welsh countryside, coming soon to BBC iPlayer and BBC One in a co-commission with BBC Cymru Wales. Starring Gabrielle Creevy (The Guest, Black Doves), and Michael Socha (The Cage, Showtrial) the series is written by Danny Robins – creator of hit BBC paranormal podcast and TV series Uncanny, docu-drama podcast The Battersea Poltergeist and the West End play turned global phen

The ITV reality format will not be returning for a second series following its launch earlier this year, which eventually saw it move to a later slot due to low ratings. Speaking to Broadcast, ITV's head of entertainment and reality commissioning Katie Rawcliffe, said: Everything we do at ITV is a risk. Nothing flies under the radar. [The Neighbourhood] was a really exciting, paper format and we obviously were really enthused by it... ultimately it didn’t land in a big enough

Emma Willis is back at the helm - presenting the show and presiding over the action - as each of the acts takes to the stage in the hope of turning one of the iconic red chairs. In search of the next singing sensation, superstar coaches Tom Fletcher & Danny Jones, Sir Tom Jones and will.i.am are back with new coach Kelly Rowland. The acts are competing to ultimately win a life-changing record contract with music giants Universal Music Group, £50,000 in cash, and a dream holid

The BBC and STARZ have announced further casting for You Are Here, an honest, witty and tender love story based on author David Nicholls’ critically acclaimed, best-selling novel of the same name. Nicholls (One Day, Starter for Ten, Us) has also written the eight-part adaptation, which will be directed by Lenny Abrahamson (Room, Normal People) and produced by Element Pictures, a Fremantle company (Normal People, The Cage, Poor Things). Set along the Coast to Coast walking tra

ITV, BritBox and Mammoth Screen have announced that filming is now underway on the second series of Code of Silence, the BAFTA-winning drama from Mammoth Screen, with Rose Ayling-Ellis MBE reprising her acclaimed lead role as Alison Brooks. Rose is joined by returning cast members Andrew Buchan (Black Doves, Passenger), award-winning comedian and actor John Bishop (Doctor Who, The Accused), Nathan Armarkwei Laryea (The Witcher, Doctor Who) and Fifi Garfield (Coffee Morning Cl

Prime Video has announced new four-part documentary series Lineker (w/t), produced by Orchard Studios, telling the story of the former footballer turned broadcaster's 50-year career. A teaser shares: "Lineker will tell the definitive story of Gary Lineker’s life and career with nostalgic archive and unseen personal material, from his childhood in Leicester to emerging as a footballing superstar, before becoming a renowned broadcaster, entrepreneur, podcaster and more... "At t

Channel 5 have released first look images and confirmed the launch date for the second series of The Game, the drama series starring Jason Watkins and Robson Green. Set a year after series one, we see former detective Huw (Jason Watkins), who, after surviving a brutal stabbing, believes he has finally escaped the psychological grip of serial killer Patrick (Robson Green), now safely behind bars. Retreating with his wife Alice (Sunetra Sarker) to an isolated house by the sea,

Channel 4 has announced Complicit, a compelling new six-part murder mystery that peers into the shadows of a suburban neighbourhood and the hidden lives of its residents, from Tall Story Pictures and Metropolitan Pictures, written and created by Caroline Carver (The Bay, Grace). Claire Goose (Gone, The Bay) leads the cast as Jen Molloy, starring alongside Moe Dunford (House Of Guinness, The Dry) who plays Jen’s lover, Damian Barr, and Jason O’Mara (The Lincoln Lawyer, The M

5 has commissioned Life Support (w/t), a pioneering reinvention of a well-loved TV genre: the hospital access documentary. The innovative new series uses the techniques, structure and emotional intensity of scripted television to present real life, in a high-pressure medical environment in a totally new way. Produced by Brinkworth Productions for 5, this 5-part series takes viewers into one of Britain's busiest NHS Trusts with new, dramatically inspired, factual storytelli

Only Child, the BBC comedy starring Gregor Fisher and Greg McHugh as father and son has been axed after two series. McHugh plays Richard, an only child and budding actor, who travels back to his family home in Scotland to look after his ageing and wilful dad Ken, played by Fisher. Only Child is a fictional comedy written by Bryce Hart featuring neighbourly squabbles, domestic and inter-generational differences, all told through the lens of Richard and Ken’s comedic father-son

The latest schedules have been confirmed for week commencing 29th August 2026. The full rundown of the new and returning programmes can be found below. Dates Confirmed Vigil (New Series) - Drama Sunday 30th August, 9pm, BBC One Trigger Point (New Series) - Drama Sunday 30th August, 9pm, ITV1 24 Hours In Police Custody (New) - Factual Sunday 30th August, 9pm, Channel 4 Love Cheats (New Series) - Factual Sunday 30th August, 10:15pm, Channel 4 Millionaire Hot Seat (New Series) -

First look images have been released today of the forthcoming must-see finale of River City, BBC Scotland’s drama series which comes to an end on Monday 31 August 2026 after 24 years on screen. In the images, a bloodied Lenny Murdoch (played by Frank Gallagher) stands amidst dramatic fire scene. Meanwhile, Bob O’Hara (Stephen Purdon) looks pensive as he walks Montego Street in Shieldinch. River City will draw to close in an hour-long special episode on Monday 31 August at 9pm

Prime Video has released a brand-new trailer for The Grand Tour, ahead of all six episodes launching exclusively on Prime Video on Friday 4th September. The Grand Tour roars back with celebrated trainspotter and secret petrolhead Francis Bourgeois, alongside James Engelsman and Thomas Holland, the acclaimed creators of the YouTube phenomenon Throttle House, behind the wheel. In their first series at The Grand Tour wheel, Francis, James and Thomas tackle the big, important m

One of Britain's best-loved comedy shows is back for a second series following a successful first series earlier this year and run of specials over the summer. Mock the Week returns to TLC from Sunday 13th September at 9pm, and as Parliament’s recess concludes and Britain emerges from a summer of record-breaking heatwaves and football fever, the show gets straight back to business, pulling apart the week's headlines in real time. Dara Ó Briain once again presides over the fas

The BBC has revealed a first look and the further casting for the third and final instalment of Doctor Foster, coming to BBC iPlayer and BBC One next year. The five-part series - created and written by Mike Bartlett, and made by Drama Republic (Riot Women, One Day) in association with Fictional Company and TeamAkers Productions - will see Suranne Jones, Bertie Carvel and Tom Taylor reprise their roles as Gemma, Simon and Tom after almost a decade. Announced on August 19, Slow

There’s an early Christmas gift for Bookish fans, as UKTV confirms the re-commission of the hit U&alibi drama, created by and starring Mark Gatiss. Viewers will be treated to a brand-new two-part festive special, Bookish: The Crown of Destiny (2x70’) alongside a third series (6x70’) of the much-loved detective drama with the latter set to air in 2027. Bookish is produced by Eagle Eye Drama, part of ITV Studios, with Beta Film handling world sales as international distributor

Gaby Roslin and Dr Bolu Eso are to front a brand new ITV weekend daytime series The Joy Of Pets. The show aims to make trusted veterinary advice more accessible whilst showcasing the skills and dedication of vets who treat our pets. Roslin and Eso will travel the country meeting all sorts of flurry, fluffy and scaly pets. They will meet animals "credited for saving lives, as well as pets at the centre of stories involving love, loyalty and laughter". Gaby Roslin said: "It’s p

Britain's sharpest armchair critics are back to share more of their insightful and passionate takes on the week's biggest and best shows. Each episode is filmed over the previous seven days, covering that week’s TV and news highlights. In each household, Gogglebox will capture their instant reactions, love/hate relationships and fierce debates on the best and worst television shows of the past week – all from the comfort of their sofas. From the Saturday night juggernauts

Filmed over ten days, the series will take a forensic look at the inner workings of justice. The jurors will be asked to judge a real life case. Actors will recreate the trial in front of the jurors. What will the juries decide, and why? Will they come to the same conclusion from the exact same evidence presented in the same way or will other factors play a part in their decision? How well will they follow the complexities of the law around loss of control? And after they hav