The BBC have revealed that the animated edition of missing Doctor Who story The Savages, starring William Hartnell as The Doctor, will land on BBC iPlayer on Saturday 3rd October. The Smugglers begins in 17th Century Cornwall, Joseph Longfoot passes a message to the Doctor and is then murdered. Captain Pike is seeking treasure to which the Doctor now holds the only clue. Meanwhile, the BBC has officially put out the tender for Doctor Who, asking companies to pitch "a multi-ep

The BBC has revealed a first glimpse of Hayley Squires and Bel Powley in their titular roles of the new BBC thriller series, Shy & Lola, as further cast are also unveiled. The new six-part series is written by award-winning screenwriter and novelist Amanda Coe (Apple Tree Yard, The Trial of Christine Keeler) and is produced by multi-BAFTA and Emmy award-winning Clerkenwell Films (Baby Reindeer, The Death of Bunny Munro, The End of the F***ing World), part of BBC Studios. Shy

ITV have commissioned original drama Code Zero, a gripping, edge-of-the-seat police thriller about a heist gone wrong, and the lengths one officer will go to uncover the truth. Code Zero is written and created by James Hall (Death in Paradise, Return to Paradise as co-creator and executive producer), directed by Ashley Way (The Guest, Who is Erin Carter), starring Faye Marsay (Andor, Adolescence), and produced by acclaimed independent producers Two Brothers Pictures (The Assa

Here's a full rundown of what to expect in tonight's episode of Big Brother, which continues on ITV2 and ITVX. THE HOUSEMATES NOMINATE FOR THE FIRST TIME It's nomination time in the Big Brother House. Big Brother gathers the Housemates at the sofa and says, “Housemates, it’s time to nominate. When instructed, you must each nominate the two Housemates you wish to face eviction… Johanne and Samuel are immune, they can nominate but cannot be nominated.” In the Diary Room, Charlo

Cooking With The Stars returns for a sixth series in a new half-hour episode format airing on weekdays. Produced by South Shore and co-funded by M&S Food, the cooking contest sees 12 celebrities go head-to-head in the kitchen as they attempt to go from passionate amateur cooks to restaurant level chefs. Each celebrity will be paired with an accomplished chef who will mentor and teach them to produce delicious dishes that will be judged by the other professional chefs. At the

The 6 x 30 series, based on the books by British comedy legend Eric Morecambe (The Morecambe & Wise Show) and written by Rob and Neil Gibbons (Alan Partridge), will see Tom Davis (Wonka, King Gary) and Sian Clifford (Fleabag), Charlie Cooper (This Country) join the cast. Plus Asim Chaudhry (People Just Do Nothing), Joe Wilkinson (After Life), Kiell Smith-Bynoe (Ghosts), Esther Smith (Trying), Bill Bailey (Black Books), Ray Fearon (Not Going Out), Ellie May Sheridan (Dodger),

Channel 4 drama Pierre, starring award-winning actor David Harewood OBE (Sherwood, Homeland). Michele Austin (Hard Truths, This is Going to Hurt) joins the cast playing Charlotte Manners, Pierre’s joint managing partner of their solicitor’s firm, as well as Jason Flemyng (Pennyworth, Boiling Point) playing Pierre’s best friend DS Ronnie Miller. Pierre (Harewood) is a West London duty solicitor and a force of nature: charming and funny, juggling the pressures of his job, a fra

Guy Martin returns to free streaming service U and U&Dave for a third series of Guy Martin’s Proper Jobs (4x60’), once again produced by North One. The series is now in production and will air early next year. For this new series Guy will be taking on his biggest work challenges to date. He'll work for the East Anglian Air Ambulance as part of their elite critical care team, on call to respond in minutes to life-threatening incidents. He’ll also head to Hull to work on a g

Guz Khan has just turned 40, a mid-life wake up call for the Coventry-born comedian and actor, whose father died aged just 36 years old. This turning point in Guz’s life has prompted him to ask profound questions about his mortality, his Muslim faith, his own role as a dad – and his health. But this is more than a fitness journey. Guz has long been fascinated by the extraordinary number of elite Muslim fighters at the top of MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and sets out to understa

Brushes in hand and easels at the ready! Sky Arts and streaming service NOW welcomes the eagerly awaited return of Portrait Artist of the Year to our screens on 7 October. The thirteenth series is set to deliver another thrilling celebration of creativity, passion and artistic talent as artists from across the UK compete for the prestigious 2026 title. An exciting new panel of judges ushers in a bold new era for the much-loved series with portrait artist Jonathan Yeo, Directo

BBC Northern Ireland and CBC have unveiled first look images of new romantic comedy Committed, starring Dustin Milligan (Schitt’s Creek, Hot Frosty) and Diona Doherty (Derry Girls, Blue Lights). The images feature Canadian Peter Hooley (Dustin Milligan), a recently divorced accountant who falls head over heels for Northern Ireland woman Julie Johnston (Diona Doherty) after a whirlwind weekend in Toronto and crosses the Atlantic to declare his love, only to discover he’s lande

Mark Bonnar (Guilt, Line of Duty, Catastrophe) and Ashley Jensen (Shetland, After Life, Catastrophe) will lead the cast in Rambling, an enchanting, warm and witty new one-off sitcom for BBC iPlayer, BBC Scotland and BBC One, about a pair of unlikely travelling companions. Made by The Comedy Unit, Rambling is commissioned by BBC Scotland and BBC Comedy. Written by Iain Connell (Burnistoun, The Scotts) and Sharon Young (The Scotts), Rambling is set against the breathtaking -

Academy Award-winning Susan Sarandon (Dead Man Walking, Thelma & Louise) and Olivia Colman (The Favourite, The Crown) have joined the cast of BAFTA award-winning Ronan Bennett’s (The Day of The Jackal, MobLand) highly anticipated new series Army of Shadows, for Channel 4. Co-produced by STUDIOCANAL (Playing Nice, Families Like Ours) and Two Cities Television (Blue Lights, Patrick Melrose), they join the previously announced Paddy Considine, America Ferrera, Alex Hassell and K

Eagle Eye Drama have acquired the rights to The Great Dictator, the biography of Dame Barbara Cartland by historian, novelist and screenwriter Matthew Sweet. The ITV Studios-owned scripted production company behind multi-season hit shows Bookish (Mark Gatiss’ post-war detective series for U&Alibi), Patience (C4), Ben Miller’s Professor T (ITV), The Couple Next Door (C4) and ITV’s forthcoming Richard Armitage crime series Winter secured the rights to the book, which has recei

From Olympic gold to the Gladiators arena, the highly decorated Team GB skeleton athlete Tabby Stoecker has joined the superhuman Gladiators line-up, ahead of the acclaimed show’s fourth series. Produced by Hungry Bear Media and MGM Alternative, a division of Amazon MGM Studios, the series returns to BBC iPlayer and BBC One in 2027. The London-born athlete won gold at the Winter Olympic Games earlier this year and, amongst her numerous accolades, also has World Championship a

Amanda Holden hosts this exciting quiz show, packed with strategy, high stakes and lots of surprises. Six contestants are each paired with a celebrity before they are randomly assigned a secret stash of cash, worth anything from zero to a whopping £5,000. The twist? Each player only knows their own value before being thrown into a battle of wits, nerve and strategic gameplay across a series of challenging rounds. Their mission? Uncover who’s got what and outsmart their rivals

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 rivals. Who will be crowned this year’s winner and take home a life-changing cash prize? Who wins? You decide. The lau

Broadcast live each week, the UK version brings the high-wire, anything-can-happen energy that makes SNL a cultural force, now reimagined through a distinctly British lens. A new guest host will take the helm each week, putting their distinctive stamp on the SNL formula alongside a chart-topping musical guest. Written, rehearsed and performed in the week of each show, every episode is staged in front of a live studio audience and features an opening monologue, topical sketche

Here's a full rundown of what to expect in tonight's episode of Big Brother, which continues on ITV2 and ITVX. JEDWARD RETURN TO THE HOUSE AS TENSION LINGERS Following last night’s explosive back-and-forth, Jedward return to the House and come face-to-face with the Housemates. As they enter the bedroom, Chelsey says, “Do you want to talk?” John replies, “I’m ok. I think last night we talked and it escalated so I’m here to just ride out the day.” Chelsey replies, “I know, yeah

Richard Osman hosts one final week of House of Games before Michael Sheen takes over hosting duties of the teatime quiz where a group of four famous faces go toe to toe in testing their general knowledge skills in a variety of entertaining games. A daily winner is declared following a quickfire round at the end of each show, and the scores are tallied across the week, resulting in an overall champion being crowned on Friday. Will the winning stars opt for the much-coveted Hou

The village of Emmerdale is set for a chilling shake-up as actor James Chase returns, reprising his role as the abusive Tom King. Viewers previously watched in horror during a long-running domestic abuse storyline that exposed the sinister, coercive control Tom exerted over his wife, Belle Dingle (Eden Taylor-Draper). From psychological abuse and cyber-stalking to harming the family pet, Piper, Tom’s calculated actions left Belle terrified and isolated. Although his behaviour

Channel 4 has commissioned Twice the Food, Half the Price, presented by Rosie Ramsey and Nathan Anthony (@boredoflunch). A new six-part series from South Shore will tackle one of the biggest pressures facing households across the UK; the rising cost of living. At a time when family budgets are feeling the pinch, the series sets out to prove that with smart shopping, practical swaps and achievable recipes, it is possible to significantly cut spending on your weekly shop while

A look ahead to next week's episodes of Coronation Street, with a full rundown of each episode. Monday 28th September As Ben sits at Eva’s hospital bedside, after she was attacked and left for dead, Kit questions Debbie and Carl about Eva’s injuries. Carl describes how he helped Eva to clear up because she wasn’t feeling well and then returned home. When Debbie asserts that she’s going to buy Eva some flowers, Carl pulls out his wallet stuffed full of cash. Ronnie and Kevin

A look ahead to next week's episodes of EastEnders, with synopsis and first look images of what's in store. Monday 28th September - Suki starts digging for answers. Denise's treatment continues to take its toll. Nicola faces another financial setback. Tuesday 29th September - Amy lashes out at those closest to her. Nugget celebrates his 18th birthday at Harry's Barn. Ned remains determined to solve the Hawkins' financial problems. Eve tries to curb Suki's meddling. Wednesday