Hosted by legendary broadcaster Gary Lineker, The Box plunges 10 celebrity contestants into the unknown. It has been revealed that the series launches on Saturday 5th September on ITV1 and ITVX. With each celebrity enclosed in a yellow box, they’ll find themselves in mystery locations across the country. They will never know where they are, or what challenge is facing them on the other side. The challenges could be physical, mental, logical, funny, a bit daunting, or all of t

Pride of Britain Awards returns for its annual celebration. Hosts Carol Vorderman and Ashley Banjo lead the ceremony honouring the nation’s truly inspirational and awe-inspiring, unsung heroes. Held in association with the Daily Mirror and airing on ITV this autumn, the event will be held at the Grosvenor House in London in front of a star studded audience who will gather to celebrate the achievements of people who have acted remarkably in extraordinary situations. The awards

The Martin Lewis Money Show Live returns with a one-off September special, the series continues in full in October. As well as his annual Black Friday show, Martin will give his analysis of The Budget in a special programme. Presented by Martin Lewis CBE, the world of personal finance continues to feel like an impossible challenge still for so many in today’s perpetual cost of living crisis - from news stories of constant price hikes and ever rising energy bills still weighin

Nigel Farage: Where Does the Money Come From puts Farage's finances under the microscope to ask how the leader of Reform UK has built such a sizeable fortune, unravelling the combination of donors, companies and payments that have reportedly landed him more than £2 million in outside income since entering Parliament in 2024 - plus millions more over the course of his political career. From his lucrative sideline as a broadcaster and after-dinner speaker, to reports concerni

Youth streaming hit, Virgin Island, has reportedly been put on hold by Channel 4 whilst its new commissioning team is put in place. A spokesperson told The Sun: "As has been widely reported, recruitment for our new Director of Programmes is still underway. It is only right that outstanding commissioning decisions about big returning series be made once the full team is in place." The groundbreaking and heartwarming series follows 12 adult virgins, as they travel to a luxury M

Zinc Media Group’s Bristol-based premium factual label, Atomic Television, has been commissioned by 5 to produce 9/11: The Unseen Tapes. Airing later this year, the feature-length documentary film (1 x 90”) will offer an immersive account of the generation-defining terrorist attack in 2001; providing new perspectives on one of the most important days in modern history, 25 years on. 9/11: The Unseen Tapes is a collaboration between Reuters Archive and Atomic, with previously

UKTV has commissioned a two-part true crime documentary Surviving Fred and Rose West: Inside Cromwell Street (2x60’) for U. The U&Original series is produced by Red Sauce for free streaming service U and U&W, and will launch later this year. Virgin Media Television has pre-bought the series for broadcast in Ireland, and international distribution is being handled by BossaNova. Kathleen Richards, one of the last surviving victims of abuse inside 25 Cromwell Street, will shar

Channel 4 has commissioned a brand-new series celebrating the landscapes, people and culture of Scotland’s unsung coastline for a new More4 series. Scotland’s Golden Coast, a new lifestyle series produced by Firecrest Films, captures the country’s east coast, from the Moray Firth down to Eyemouth by the English Border, regions renowned for their stunning scenery, rich heritage and proud local communities. Filmed during Scotland’s busy summer season, the series follows people

Our picks of what to watch during the week ahead. POPMASTER TV Monday, More4 Hosted by the legendary Ken Bruce, the new commission will deliver 20 fresh episodes to More 4. Contestants from across the UK will once again compete through a series of challenging rounds testing their pop music knowledge, all leading to the famous Original PopMaster finale and the chance to win the coveted gold disc. The series will film in Glasgow, Scotland. Based on the iconic radio quiz, whic

The new and returning titles airing on Channel 4 this September revealed. THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF Nigella Lawson is joining The Great British Bake Off as the show’s new judge. Nigella’s expertise, empathy and humour are the perfect ingredients for the Bake Off tent. Nigella joins the show following the departure of Prue Leith who became one of the most loved figures on British TV screens over nine series. THE JURY: MURDER TRIAL The new series will once again examine the

ITV unveiled the striking new eye for the brand-new series of Big Brother, returning this autumn on ITV2 and ITVX for the channel’s biggest series yet, spanning eight weeks. AJ Odudu and Will Best are back at the helm as a new group of strangers move into the nation’s most famous residence. Reimagined as a house of surprises, this year’s Big Brother house will keep Housemates on their toes with unexpected twists and game-changing moments around every corner. Across the extend

A brilliant mind, a relentless detective: Richard Armitage and Annabel Scholey lead ITV’s new forensic drama Winter. Winter is a gripping new six-part police procedural starring Richard Armitage (Missing You, Red Eye, Fool Me Once) as a brilliant but unconventional forensic pathologist at the centre of a compelling crime drama. Set in Bristol, the series follows Dr Ethan Winter, one of the most gifted pathologists of his generation, whose analytical ability and instinct for r

Celebrity chef Anna Haugh is back on home soil to film the second series of Anna Haugh’s Big Irish Food Tour for BBC Northern Ireland. Made by Below The Radar Television, the series will see chef, MasterChef judge and TV presenter Anna visit towns and cities in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Anna says: “I’m so excited to be back home. It’s a real privilege to travel around this beautiful island to meet the food producers passionate about their produce, and to c

Disney+ has announced a year-long deal with The Overlap as the headline sponsor of Stick to Football and new original format Stick to United with Wayne Rooney covering the upcoming 2026/2027 football season. Stick to Football is hosted by Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Jill Scott, Ian Wright, and Roy Keane. Stick to United with Wayne Rooney, co-hosted by Mark Goldbridge, will analyse Manchester United’s results and performances and provide opinion and in-depth discussion on t

James Nelson-Joyce returns as Michael Kavanagh, alongside fellow returning cast members Hannah Onslow as Diana Williams, Michael’s partner, Jack McMullen as Jamie Phelan, Mike Noble as Banksey, Julie Graham as Elaine Phelan, widow of murdered gang leader Ronnie (Sean Bean), and Saoirse-Monica Jackson as Cheryl Crawford. Joining the cast of This City is Ours are Shaun Evans (Until I Kill You, Endeavour) as former gangster Ozzie Thompson, recently out of prison, and Álvaro Mo

Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks are on a mission to explore the extremes of male self improvement in a new documentary series coming in 2027 on ITVX and ITV2. The inimitable duo will team up in a three part series Sam & Pete: Dying to Look Good, produced by Crackit TV where the podcast favourites get up close and personal with the men willing to do almost anything in pursuit of eternal youth and aesthetic perfection. As they observe just how far some will go to look better, feel

Netflix have released a first look and confirmed casting for animated film Charlie Vs The Chocolate Factory, being wrapped up for a 2027 release. Set in modern-day London, Kit Connor (Heartstopper) voices Charlie Paley, a brand-new character stepping into the spotlight, while Taika Waititi (Thor: Love and Thunder) lends his voice to the legendary confectioner himself. Joining them will be Nicola Coughlan, Charithra Chandran, Samson Kayo, Christopher Chung, Kate Winslet and He

The latest schedules have been confirmed for week commencing 22nd August 2026. The full rundown of the new and returning programmes can be found below. Dates Confirmed The Voice UK (New Series) - Entertainment Saturday 22nd August, 7pm, ITV1 Bookish (New Series) - Drama Wednesday 26th August, 8pm, U&Alibi The Murder Detectives (New Series) - Factual Wednesday 26th August, 9pm, Channel 4 The Never Ending Murder (New Series) - Factual Wednesday 26th August, 10pm, Channel 4 Figh

A new eight-part Channel 4 reality format from The Garden, who produced Alone for the broadcaster. In this bold and ambitious social experiment, Channel 4 is sending a group of ordinary people to a jaw dropping, real world location - an abandoned town that bears all the hallmarks of being ravaged by an apocalyptic event. They'll have to survive for 28 days without running water, heating, or electricity. They'll need to scavenge for food and supplies, reusing and repurposing

British animation studio Blue Zoo has secured the contract to produce a brand-new Doctor Who pre-school animation for CBeebies and BBC iPlayer. This exciting new animated series, inspired by the beloved Doctor Who universe, is commissioned for 52 x11’ episodes over two series. It marks the first time the ‘Whoniverse’ has been expanded into an animated series for pre-school audiences. The series is currently in production, with voice casting to be announced in due course. Anno

Strictly Come Dancing returns to iPlayer and BBC One in September 2026, with presenter Emma Willis, professional dancer Johannes Radebe and comedian Josh Widdicombe presiding over the ballroom in spectacular style. The esteemed judging panel of Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Head Judge Shirley Ballas who will be casting a watchful eye over the performances each week, giving their expert view on the dances and delivering their all-important scores. MEET T

Prime Video has announced the cast for the first Halloween Special of Last One Laughing, launching later this year, followed by a third series in 2027. Taking part in the show's first Halloween special are Jack Dee; Phil Wang; Lou Saunders; Daisy May Cooper; Rece Shearsmith; Harriet Dyer and Tom Allen. Jimmy Carr will once again challenge 10 of Britain’s funniest comics to spend the day together without so much as cracking a smile. Over the course of the series, they will us

Strictly Come Dancing 2026 is coming, and the class of 2026 is complete! The hotly anticipated new series will light up Saturday and Sunday nights this autumn on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with star of stage and screen Melanie Walters becoming the final name announced for the celebrity cast of 2026. Swansea-born Melanie Walters has enjoyed a celebrated career across film, radio, television and theatre, amassing an impressive range of credits over several decades. Her television

Saturday Night Live UK is back. Following its hit inaugural season earlier this year, the live comedy sensation returns to Sky and streaming service NOW on Saturday 12 September. The first six brand-new episodes will bring a fresh season of unpredictable, must-watch Saturday night television, with additional shows planned in early 2027. Broadcast live each week, the series will once again welcome a different celebrity host and musical guest for every episode, alongside topica