

RATINGS REPORT: 16-22 MARCH 2026, MOST WATCHED SHOWS REVEALED
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 . Britain's Got Talent topped the week with 5,078,300 on Saturday night. Straight after, ITV launched new hidden camera entertainment format Celebrity Sabotage to 2,506,100. On BBC One, Gladiators continued with 3,608,100 for its last semi-final. Last One Laughing UK returned to Prime Video, launching wit


ONE BORN EVERY MINUTE REBOOTED BY CHANNEL 4 WITH TWELVE NEW EPISODES FOR E4
E4 and Dragonfly TV (part of Banijay UK) are returning to the maternity ward to bring viewers a brand-new series of One Born Every Minute. The ground-breaking fixed-rig observational documentary series ran for eleven seasons between 2010 – 2018 on Channel 4. Now, a new generation of viewers will be able to follow the intimate, emotional journey of childbirth in 12 new episodes which will be filmed later this year. This latest series returns to capture modern Britain, highligh


THE DAY: MINNIE DRIVER TO LEAD CAST OF NEW PARAMOUNT+ UK THRILLER BASED ON BELGIAN SERIES, DE DAG
Paramount+ announced that Minnie Driver (Good Will Hunting, Emily in Paris), Luca Pasqualino (Rivals, The Musketeers) and Louisa Harland (Renegade Nell, Derry Girls) are set to lead the cast of THE DAY (w/t), a high-octane, eight-part heist thriller based on the 2018 Belgian series De Dag. THE DAY (w/t) is a propulsive edge-of-your-seat thriller unfolding across a single, gripping day. When police stumble across a bank robbery mid-heist, the criminals barricade themselves in


BALAMORY: FIRST LOOK IMAGES AND LAUNCH DATE CONFIRMED FOR BBC REBOOT OF CLASSIC CHILDREN'S SERIES
The BBC’s iconic children’s television programme Balamory returns to screens this month, with the brand-new series launching on CBeebies and iPlayer on Monday 20 April. The BBC has unveiled first look images offering a vibrant glimpse of the island community, the familiar faces of its much-loved residents, as well as some new faces, all ready to welcome a new generation of young viewers. Warm, colourful and full of curiosity, the new series retains the heart and humour that m


I'M A CELEBRITY: FIRST LOOK AT TONIGHT'S TRIAL, TUESDAY 7th APRIL 2026
The all-star version of the iconic I’m A Celebrity… format will once again bring together some of the most memorable campmates from series gone by, as they return to test themselves in brand new trials and challenges in the South African wilderness. Campmates have already proved that they can survive the Australian jungle, but this is I’m A Celebrity… on a whole new level, it’s where legends are made. The trials are tougher than ever and with that, so are the stakes. With rel


PETE WICKS: FOR DOGS' SAKE RENEWED FOR FOURTH SERIES ON U&W
After a life-changing summer at Dogs Trust Basildon in 2024, Pete Wicks is back with the charity for a fourth series. This time he’s spending months alongside the teams at rehoming centres across the UK, doing whatever he can to help more dogs find their forever homes. The first series won Best Popular Factual Programme at this year's Broadcast Digital Awards. Pete experiences the highs and lows of life at Dogs Trust, from helping traumatised strays learn to trust again, to


CORONATION STREET PREVIEW: WHAT'S IN STORE NEXT WEEK, EPISODE SYNOPSIS REVEALED
A look ahead to next week's episodes of Coronation Street, with a full rundown of each episode. Sunday 12th April 2026 Still suspicious about what Carl said about someone else being responsible for Billy’s death Summer goes round to see Theo and quizzes him about Billy’s last moments, but she is shocked when she discovers Todd and Theo are moving away to Belfast. Summer meets up with Todd for a drink and tells him how she now suspects Theo killed Billy. How will Todd react?


EASTENDERS PREVIEW: WHAT'S IN STORE NEXT WEEK, EPISODES SYNOPSIS AND FIRST LOOK IMAGES
A look ahead to next week's episodes of EastEnders, with synopsis and first look images of what's in store. Monday 13th April - It’s the day of Vicki and Ross’s stag dos, Jasmine starts to feel part of the Slaters, and Bea makes a decision about her love life. Tuesday 14th April - A situation escalates for Vicki, Oscar attempts to avoid Josh, and Bea grows jealous of Honey. Wednesday 15th April - Vicki starts to become paranoid, Priya continues to worry about Ravi, and Oscar


ITV EYES BIG BROTHER VISUALISED PODCAST SPIN-OFF FOR NEXT SERIES AFTER STUDIO SHOW IS AXED
A Big Brother visualised podcast is reportedly in development to accompany the upcoming series, after ITV took the decision to axe live studio spin-off Late And Live after three years. Late last year it was revealed that daily studio spin-off would not be returning due to declining ratings, changing viewing habits and costs. The companion show ran alongside the main show since ITV rebooted the reality series in 2023, with main show hosts AJ and Will Best taking turns dissecti


HANDCUFFED: SECOND SERIES AND CELEBRITY EDITION REPORTEDLY IN DEVELOPMENT FOR CHANNEL 4
Channel 4 are reportedly developing a second series and celebrity series of hit reality format Handcuffed: Last Pair Standing, following the successful launch earlier this year. Hosted by Jonathan Ross, the show takes eight pairs of strangers with completely opposed opinions, beliefs, lifestyles, and bad habits, and handcuffs them together 24/7 in the ultimate test of survival. A source told The Sun newspaper: "There isn’t just an appetite for a second series of the ‘civilia


I'M A CELEBRITY: FIRST LOOK AT TONIGHT'S TRIAL, MONDAY 6th APRIL 2026
The all-star version of the iconic I’m A Celebrity… format will once again bring together some of the most memorable campmates from series gone by, as they return to test themselves in brand new trials and challenges in the South African wilderness. Campmates have already proved that they can survive the Australian jungle, but this is I’m A Celebrity… on a whole new level, it’s where legends are made. The trials are tougher than ever and with that, so are the stakes. With rel


SKY MAY PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS, NEW AND RETURNING TITLES REVEALED
The new and returning titles coming to Sky this May have been revealed. PONIES In 1977 Moscow, two "PONIES" ("persons of no interest" in inte ligence speak) work anonymously as secretaries in the American Embassy. That is, until their husbands die under mysterious circumstances in the Soviet Union, and they are thrust into the CIA. Bea Grant (Emilia Clarke) is sharp, over-educated and fluent in Russian - a child of Russian immigrants, trying to make sense of a life that hasn



























































