The award-winning factual entertainment series Pete Wicks: For Dogs’ Sake returns for a fourth series as Pete Wicks is reunited with Dogs Trust. Pete Wicks is passionate about dogs and a dedicated animal welfare advocate. He is once again joining the teams at Dogs Trust centres across the UK as they rescue, rehabilitate and rehome dogs in need. This series sees Pete tackle some of the most challenging and high-profile animal welfare stories he has ever faced. From helping dog

Simon Reeve ventures deep into one of the most remote and biologically rich regions on Earth, the rainforests of Papua New Guinea, in search of one of the rarest creatures on the planet - the tenkile tree kangaroo. Covering just a tiny fraction of the planet’s land surface, tropical rainforests hold more than half of the world’s plant and animal species – and few places rival New Guinea for sheer diversity. The island is home to vast wilderness areas that remain little known

This series returns with renowned forensic pathologist, Dr Richard Shepherd. With decades of frontline experience, Dr Shepherd reexamines the evidence behind headline-making tragedies and haunting lesser-known cases, revealing how science can provide much-needed answers following a sudden death. Through post-mortems, witness testimony and expert analysis, each episode carefully pieces together the clues to solve the mysteries the dead leave behind. With access to families, in

The Incident Room is the place where Britain's toughest murder cases are cracked. Behind closed doors, detectives work against the clock, piecing together the clues, chasing down suspects, and searching for the breakthrough that will bring a killer to justice. Christmas Eve 2022: a packed pub, a burst of gunfire. Within seconds, six people are shot outside the Lighthouse Pub in Wallasey. Twenty-six-year-old Elle Edwards dies at the scene. A gunman armed with a military-grade

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

Our picks of what to watch during the week ahead. THE WARGAME Monday, Sky One Produced by The Garden, part of ITV Studios, (24 Hours in Police Custody) The Wargame brings viewers inside a sealed COBR‑style crisis room as an impressive cross-party cast, including Michael Gove, Nicola Sturgeon, Harriet Harman, Penny Mordaunt, Sayeeda Warsi, Jim Murphy, Ayesha Hazarika, Richard Barrons, Kim Darroch, Christopher Steele, George Robertson and Anthony Scaramucci, grapple with minut

The BBC has officially put out the tender for Doctor Who, asking companies to pitch "a multi-episodic series (including specials) for transmission in 2028/29, with an option to extend the contract at BBC’s discretion to produce a second series." The BBC state its 'preference' is for the show's production base to remain in Wales. The deadline for pitches is 2nd October 2026. The final decision will be made in Spring 2027. Read the BBC's full editorial vision for the show below

ITV’s hit-series James Martin’s Saturday Morning has been extended into next year alongside two brand new shows, James Martin’s Italian Adventure and James Martin Quick ‘N’ Easy, both for 2027. Produced by Blue Marlin for ITV, the additions to the schedule will build on the success of James Martin’s Saturday Morning which saw 5.3 million streams on ITVX in the first half of 2026, up 18% year on year. In James Martin’s Italian Adventure - which will air early evenings on ITV1

Here's a full rundown of what to expect in tonight's episode of Big Brother, which continues on ITV2 and ITVX. HE SHOPPING TASK SENDS SOME HOUSEMATES TO DREAMLAND AND OTHERS INTO A NIGHTMARE For this week’s shopping task, Big Brother has transformed the House into Dreamland. But for some of the Housemates, this dream is about to become a nightmare. Nominated Housemates Millie, Pauline and Rochelle will remain in Dreamland. Meanwhile, the rest of the Housemates are soon tra

BBC Two, BBC Northern Ireland and iPlayer have released exclusive first-look images of Bill Murray as he joined by his extended family, including Joel and John Murray, celebrity friends Chris O’Dowd, Joanne McNally, and Jason Kelce, and long-time golfing companion Tom Coyne. The BBC has released first-look images of Bill Murray and friends in new six-part series A Course Called Ireland, a wildly original and unpredictable road trip around the Republic of Ireland and Northern

ITV has released first look images from new original drama Two Birds, starring Sheridan Smith (I Fought The Law, Mrs Biggs) and Stephen Peacocke (Five Bedrooms, The Newsreader) as Academy Award® nominated Australian icon Jacki Weaver (Silver Linings Playbook, Animal Kingdom, Yellowstone) joins the cast. Set and filmed on location in Perth and Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, Two Birds is a mystery crime thriller. Centring Constable Izzie Cornwell (Sheridan Smith), who arrives

Strictly Pro Dance Off will see the Professional Dancers go head-to-head in a series of interactive dance battles for BBC iPlayer and CBBC, with viewers encouraged to join in if they can, or sit back and enjoy a bonus Strictly spectacle to their favourite hit tracks. CBBC's Strictly Pro Dance Off is a brand-new original series created by the world of Strictly Come Dancing, inspiring young audiences to deepen their fandom of the iconic dance show, as they step into our virtual

Prime Video reality gameshow Would You Rather? Decide To Survive has been axed by Prime Video after one series, The Sun newspaper reports. Hosted by Romesh Ranganathan, this comedy game show sees two teams of Britain's funniest digital personalities compete in hilarious real-life challenges based on classic hypothetical Would You Rather decisions. Whisked away to a remote sun-soaked location, these three simple words decide everything from what they eat to who they send home.

A five-part drama based on the acclaimed novel by Elizabeth Day, starring Luke Evans (Nine Perfect Strangers, Murder Mystery, Fast and Furious franchise and ITV’S The Pembrokeshire Murders) as Martin Gilmour, a journalist shaped by his lifelong friendship with the wealthy and charismatic politician Ben Fitzmaurice, played by Tom Cullen (The Gold, Trespasses, House of the Dragon). Raised alone by his working-class mum, Sylvia, played by BAFTA award-winning Joanna Scanlan (Afte

The Joemance continues for Joe Marler and Joe Wilkinson, as the celebrity duo take their odd couple friendship on the road, or rather the water. The Friend Ship (w/t), produced by Zeppotron (a Banijay UK company), is a brand new 6 x 30 series that combines Joe Wilkinson’s passion for canals, Marler’s passion for fun and their shared passion for utter childlike silliness. The result? An unconventional and revealing boat trip along Britain’s waterways that celebrates the joy of

Dating Naked UK will be returning to Paramount+ for a third series, once again hosted by Rylan. Dating Naked UK sees ten singletons strip completely naked in their search for love. Tired of the traditional dating methods, the contestants are ditching the modern world and stripping right back to basics. Living stark naked 24/7 in tropical paradise, the singles will be put to the test with drama, dates and shifts in relationship dynamics when more contestants enter. Plus, Rylan

The latest schedules have been confirmed for week commencing 26th September 2026. The full rundown of the new and returning programmes can be found below. Dates Confirmed The Marble Hall Murders (New Series) - Drama Saturday 26th September, 9:25pm, BBC One House Of Games (New Series) - Entertainment Monday 28th September, 6pm, BBC Two Strictly It Takes Two (New Series) - Entertainment Monday 28th September, 6:30pm, BBC Two Jamie Oliver's 20 Minute Meals (New Series) - Fact En

It’s the show that has the nation gripped with its dastardly twists, turns, secrets and epic missions and this series will be no exception. The RTS and BAFTA Craft Award winning The Celebrity Traitors will return to BBC One and iPlayer on Thursday 1st October, continuing on Thursdays and Fridays at 8pm. Made by Studio Lambert Scotland, The Celebrity Traitors will see twenty-one famous faces head to The Traitors castle, ready to play the ultimate game of deception and betrayal

Bullseye will return for a second series on ITV, however this will not air until Spring/Summer 2027. Before then, a Christmas special will air later this year. Cricketing legend Freddie Flintoff returns to host alongside scorer Richard Ashdown, joined by some of the world’s best professional darts players who will once again take to the oche to win contestants some of the best prizes on TV. Luke Littler has also been confirmed as returning for the brand new series. Having suc

BBC Studios Comedy’s Break Clause. Written and created by Jess Bray (The Outlaws) and directed by Alice Snedden (Starstruck). The series begins Thursday 1st October at 10pm on Channel 4. The six-part comedy series will star Samuel Bottomley (How to Have Sex) as Ben and Lara Ricote (Mitchell And Webb Are Not Helping) as Lil. Joining Samuel and Lara are John Thomson (Cold Feet) as Alan, Lucy Black (Gentleman Jack) as Deb, Catherine Cohen (Sentimental Value) as Jos, Charly Cli

Richard Dormer (The Day Of The Jackal, Game of Thrones, Fortitude) who played Gerry Cliff in the BAFTA and RTS award-winning Blue Lights is returning to the fourth series of the Belfast police drama. The 6 x 60’ series will also see the return of Hannah McClean (Malpractice) as solicitor, Jen Robinson and Jonathan Harden (The Rainmaker, Time) as disgraced former Inspector, Jonty, in an episode that will answer important questions from the past. Three years into their jobs as

Michael Sheen has been confirmed as the host for the next series of BBC Two and BBC iPlayer’s House of Games (produced by Banijay UK’s Remarkable Entertainment), which launches Monday 28th September at 6pm. Sheen’s signing marks the multi-award-winning actor’s debut as quiz show host. He will preside over the recording of 100 episodes that will be broadcast later this year. Michael Sheen says: “Quite literally very large shoes to fill but as a huge fan of the show I’m incredi

Here's a full rundown of what to expect in tonight's episode of Big Brother, which continues on ITV2 and ITVX. BIG BROTHER OFFERS A LIFELINE TO THE NOMINATED HOUSEMATES Big Brother gathers the Housemates at the sofa. Big Brother says, “This is Big Brother. Housemates, as you know, you are currently living in my house of chaos with my secret mole. I sent the mole to live amongst you, tasked to remain undetected and to cause chaos. Yesterday, the mole secretly nominated three o

ITV have commissioned high-stakes legal drama, In Contempt, starring Jodie Whittaker as a barrister whose top-drawer advocacy skills have earned her a ‘hot shot’ reputation in the world of media law. With an impressive client list, Olivia Savareid, played by Jodie Whittaker (Frauds, Toxic Town, Doctor Who, Dear England), has built a career defending people’s reputations and engaging in multi-million pounds litigation to prevent their good names from being destroyed on social