Ahead of filming commencing on next year's series of The Voice UK this September, The Sun newspaper reports that Cheryl and Aitch are set to join the show as new coaches - replacing Danny Jones & Tom Fletcher and Kelly Rowland. Earlier this week The Mirror newspaper reported that Alesha Dixon and Stacey Solomon are set to become the new hosts of The Voice UK for the 2027 series following the departure of Emma Willis who joins Strictly Come Dancing this Autumn. A source told T

The hugely popular drama series from ITV and HTM Television will return to the channel soon for a fourth series starring multi-award winning actor Vicky McClure playing her fearless but troubled character Lana Washington who will confront her greatest challenge yet. Series 4 follows the success of Series 1-3 that have been streamed 91 million times and reached over 20 million viewers across ITV and ITVX. The last series was the 5th most watched drama on ITV in 2025 and the

The landmark documentary series that captures real life drama at its most intense, following police detectives around the clock as they investigate major crimes, returns for a two-part special which has been four years in the making. This two-part special tells the inside story of the case of a 17-year-old boy was left critically injured on the roadside after suffering catastrophic head injuries. At first it looks like a hit and run, but it quickly becomes obvious there's som

ITV have recommissioned another ‘wine tour’ with Gary Barlow following the first two series. For the third series, consisting of 6x30' episodes, the Take That star will travel New Zealand. As with previous series, Gary will be joined by celebrity pals along the way as he samples the best Sauvignon Blancs, Syrahs and everything in between! David Nottage, Managing Director and Executive Producer, Rock Oyster Media, said: “Gary is a much-loved, charismatic and inquisitive trave

Hospitality expert Fred Sirieix travels the globe, checking into the world's most spectacular hotels before stepping behind the scenes to discover the people, precision and passion that create truly unforgettable stays. Fred's Ultimate Hotels, a brand-new series fronted by hospitality expert and presenter Fred Sirieix, takes viewers behind the scenes of some of the world's most extraordinary hotels to reveal what it really takes to deliver world-class service. Travelling acro

Sky confirms Tea with Judi Dench returns to Sky Arts with legendary guest, Sir Ian McKellen, on Monday 31st August. Following its success last year the brand-new special, produced by Mindhouse, will continue the celebration of extraordinary conversations, storytelling and friendship, as Judi welcomes one of Britain’s most celebrated performers, Sir Ian McKellen, to her home. Dame Judi Dench is joined by her great friend for tea and a warm, candid conversation about their e

Stolen Babies is a landmark feature documentary that uncovers Britain’s forced adoption scandal. Between 1949 and 1976, more than 250,000 unmarried mothers across the UK had their babies forcibly taken for adoption by the state. In July 2026, the government accepted responsibility for the historic actions and apologised to those affected. Institutions - including social services, government agencies, and the NHS – appeared to work together within a system driven by deep-roote

Sky releases the pulse-pounding, action-packed trailer for the highly anticipated new series Fightland, coming 27 August to Sky and streaming service NOW. Set against the high-stakes world of British boxing, Fightland is a gripping story of redemption, betrayal and brutal ambition - in and out of the ring. With edge-of-your-seat action and a gritty setting populated by dangerous characters, this is a world of money and power never seen before. Fightland marks Curtis ‘50 Cent’

A twist on the classic Millionaire format, Millionaire Hot Seat returns for a second series and sees six contestants vying for a chance to win big — but there's no room for indecision. Hosted by Jeremy Clarkson, this thrilling fast-paced twist on the global Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? phenomenon puts six contestants in a battle against the clock and each other for a chance to win life-changing money. In Millionaire Hot Seat, every second counts - players take turns in the

Britain's Got Talent is returning for its landmark 20th series next year, with the nation's most beloved talent show making a return to ITV Saturday nights. The series will again comprise of eight audition shows, five live semi-finals and a live final. Ant & Dec will lead the nation through a new round of unforgettable auditions as performers showcase their talents in the hope of reaching the live semi-finals, and winning over the four judges. ITV have confirmed that the exis

The BBC has announced casting for the forthcoming six-part series Hercule from Mammoth Screen and Agatha Christie Limited. Joining Bluemel are Henry Ashton (A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, A Good Girl's Guide to Murder), James D'Arcy (Oppenheimer, Constellations), Calvin Demba (Supacell, Life). Phil Dunning (Smoggie Queens, Am I Being Unreasonable?), Jack Gleeson (House of Guinness, In the Land of the Saints and Sinners), Tamsin Greig (Riot Women, Friday Night Dinner), James

EXCLUSIVE Stacey Solomon is set to return to BBC One this Christmas with a fourth special of her Crafty Christmas, TV Zone understands. The one-off sees friends and family join Stacey to create a new batch of ingenious home-made gifts and decorations that she hopes will bring joy without blowing the budget. More details will be announced in due course.

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,