

DANGER MONEY: CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR NEW PRIME VIDEO ACTION COMEDY AS FILMING BEGINS
Casting has been announced for new six-part action-comedy series Danger Money, created by David Crow and Oliver Maltman for Prime Video, as filming begins. The show stars Ray Winstone (The Gentlemen, Sexy Beast) as Alan 'Razor' Sharp, a former SAS operative haunted by a botched mission in the 1990s that left his reputation in tatters and his best friend dead. Alex Kingston (Doctor Who), Iain Glen (Game of Thrones), Mimi Keene (Sex Education), and Arian Nik (Count Abdulla) hav


APOCALYPSE: MEET THE CAST TAKING PART IN NEW CHANNEL 4 SOCIAL EXPERIMENT REALITY FORMAT
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


SKI SUNDAY AXED BY BBC AFTER FIVE DECADES ON AIR
Following careful consideration, BBC Sport has decided to say farewell to Ski Sunday, ending a remarkable run over nearly five decades. Since its debut in 1978, Ski Sunday has become an iconic part of the winter sports calendar, bringing the excitement, drama and beauty of the action on the snow to audiences across the UK. Throughout its long run, the programme has played a key role in showcasing outstanding athletes and telling the biggest snow sport stories. The success and


THE WILD FRONTIER: I'M A CELEBRITY SPIN-OFF TO ADOPT THE TRAITORS-STYLE SCHEDULE
I’m A Celebrity…The Wild Frontier arrives in 2027 on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player. In a break from the traditional schedule, the series will air three episodes per week over five weeks next Spring. Set in the untamed and rugged wilderness of Canada and in a big twist to the Australian version, this new spin off series will feature celebrities competing as pairs alongside relatives, loved ones or even fellow celebrities. The pairs will eat, compete and be eliminated together


BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT: THE CHAMPIONS CONFIRMED FOR 2027 TO CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF TALENT COMPETITION ON ITV
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. 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 existing line-up Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and KSI will return as judges. To celebra


ANN DROID TOPS 7.5m AFTER FIRST MONTH OF STREAMING
Hit comedy Ann Droid has been commissioned for a second run after attracting 7.6 million viewers (28 days) for episode one, making it the BBC’s second biggest new scripted launch of the year to date, after Small Prophets. The show, produced by Boffola Pictures and Witchcraft Industries, was created by BAFTA and Emmy nominated actor and writer Diane Morgan (Mandy, Cunk) and co-written by Morgan and Sarah Kendall (Frayed, The Other One). It stars Sue Johnston (True Love, The Ro


EVERYTHING AT ONCE: LAUNCH DATE CONFIRMED FOR NEW GEMMA COLLINS SERIES ON SKY
Sky has teamed up with Gemma Collins for a brand-new series pulling back the curtain on her life as she enters a pivotal chapter: the road to marriage and motherhood. This is the Gemma you haven’t seen before. The eight-part series produced by Navybee joins Gemma behind the scenes of her daily life for the next year, from glamourous events to quiet moments at home as she juggles a blended family, planning the wedding she’s always dreamed of and hopefully having a much longe


THE VOICE UK: FIRST LOOK AT THIS WEEK'S PERFORMANCES, MEET THE ACTS
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


ITV CONFIRMS BIG BROTHER LAUNCH DATE FOR EXTENDED FOURTH SERIES ON ITV2
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 extended run, viewers can expect ambitious tasks, high-stakes nominations and dramatic live evictions as the housemates face challenges at every turn in their bid to outlast their


RICH WEDDING POOR WEDDING RETURNS TO CHANNEL 5 FOR FULL SERIES FOLLOWING SUCCESSFUL PILOT
Channel 5 have announced a full series order for Rich Wedding Poor Wedding, a spin-off of popular format Rich House Poor House. The broadcast have confirmed to The Sun newspaper that the show will be returning for a further four episodes. With the average cost of a wedding in the UK hitting £25,000 in 2024 — and some people happy to spend many tens of thousands more — we ask: is it actually worth it? Does nuptial bliss lie in a no-expense-spared wedding, where the bride and g


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. Monday 7th September 2026 In the flat, someone sneaks out of the bedroom, scuttles past Kit asleep on the sofa and lets themselves out. Kit opens his eyes and stares at a photo of he and Sarah, awash with guilt. Kit attends an appointment with a consultant who confirms that he has stage three breast cancer and it’s spread to his lymph nodes. Kit calls at the Rovers to find Debbie


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 7th September - It’s the day of Cindy and Max's, and Kim and Howie’s weddings. Zoe encourages Tommy to open up. Tuesday 8th September -Chaos erupts at Max and Cindy’s wedding. Denise receives positive news. Wednesday 9th September - The fallout from Max and Cindy’s wedding continues, the Slaters are angry at Zoe’s actions, and Ned and Gemma try to acquaint them


DEPT. Q: JAMES CORDEN JOINS CAST FOR SECOND SERIES OF HIT NETFLIX DRAMA
James Corden has joined the cast of Dept. Q Series 2 on Netflix, The Sun newspaper reports. He is said to be playing a forensic psychologist called Dr Ben Smith. A source told the newspaper: "Everyone tends to associate James with comedy roles, which is completely understandable given he is best known for Gavin & Stacey. But this will show a different side to James by placing him in a drama which, although it has a streak of sardonic humour running throughout, is ultimately


FOREVER HOME: TRAILER RELEASED FOR NEW CHANNEL 5 DRAMA BASED ON GRAHAM NORTON NOVEL
An adaptation of the best-selling novel of the same name by award-winning broadcaster, comedian, writer and actor Graham Norton. The series is co-produced by FilmNation Entertainment and The Mediapro Studio, supported by the North East Production Fund and North East Screen. The six-part series follows the story of a second wife dealing with the memories of the woman who went before her. When Carol discovers a long-dead body hidden in the basement of her home, the horrific r


The Box | Preview (ITV1)
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


Sandi's Ireland: A Literacy Journey | Preview (Channel 4)
Broadcaster Sandi Toksvig is to embark on a literary journey across Ireland for a new two-part series acquired by Channel 4 and produced by Cornelia Street Productions. Sandi Toksvig’s Irish Odyssey will see the much-loved broadcaster tavel across Ireland exploring the landscapes, places and people that have inspired some of the island’s greatest writers, poets and storytellers. Sandi will trace the footsteps of some of the literary giants, including Seamus Heaney, James Joy


RATINGS REPORT: 03-09 AUGUST 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. Diane Morgan's hit comedy Ann Droid continued to top the week, with the fourth episode in the series watched by 5,103,500 on BBC One. In second place was the fourth episode of The Great British Sewing Bee which continued with 4,356,600. Murder 24/7 also continued strong with 4,106,200 and 3,458,300 for i


ITV OCTOBER PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS, NEW AND RETURNING TITLES REVEALED
The new and returning titles airing on ITV this October revealed. THE PARTY New drama The Party is a five-part drama based on the acclaimed novel by Elizabeth Day, starring Luke Evans as Martin Gilmour, a journalist shaped by his lifelong friendship with the wealthy and charismatic politician Ben Fitzmaurice, played by Tom Cullen. WINTER New drama A brilliant mind, a relentless detective: Richard Armitage and Annabel Scholey lead ITV’s new forensic drama Winter. Coming to I


PICKS OF THE WEEK: 31st AUGUST-06th SEPTEMBER 2026, WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK
Our picks of what to watch during the week ahead. MILLIONAIRE HOT SEAT Monday, ITV1 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 Hot Seat facing Jeremy and climbing the Million Pound Money Ladder one question at a time. A correct


PICTURE SLAM: FAMOUS FACES JOINING ALAN CARR FOR CELEBRITY SPECIAL THIS WEEK REVEALED
Alan Carr's Picture Slam returns for a new series comprising of six episodes, plus two celebrity specials and a third Christmas celebrity special. Playing for their chosen charities are Hits Radio’s Will Best and Fleur East, presenters Gareth Malone and Steph McGovern, and comedian Ellie Taylor and actress Jamie-Lee O’Donnell. They battle it out across four rounds against the clock, but only one team can make it to the Super Slam and the chance to win £10,000 for their charit


The Chase | Series 19 Preview (ITV1)
Bradley Walsh hosts a new series of the hit daytime quiz which sees four strangers come together to beat on the the best quizzers in the country. The Governess, The Vixen, The Menace, The Dark Destroyer, The Beast and The Sinnerman all return for the new series which launches Monday 7th September. Meanwhile, the air date for the next series of Beat The Chasers has been pushed back by ITV, TV Zone understands. Earlier this year ITV confirmed the eighth series would broadcast


The Jury: Murder Trial | Series 3 Preview (Channel 4)
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


Long Lost Family | Series 16 Preview (ITV1)
The BAFTA Award-winning documentary series returns to ITV for its 16th series as presenters Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell reunite more family members with their missing loved ones. Together with a team of trained intermediaries, DNA experts and investigators, Nicky and Davina find people that previously couldn’t be traced and answer questions that have haunted their entire lives. In the first episode, Avril was 15 when she placed her daughter for adoption in 1964. She has


The Repair Shop: Beyond The Barn | Preview (BBC One)
The Repair Shop experts hit the road, leaving their workbenches behind to witness the results of their skill and dedication, visiting the people who have been reunited with cherished mementos and discovering how these once-broken objects are being put to use again. First into the barn is Steve Price with a remarkable homemade replica of Doctor Who's robotic companion K-9. Built as a GCSE project in the mid-1980s with help from his father Bert, the remote-controlled robot insp


























































