

TREVOR PHILLIPS TO LEAVE SKY NEWS
Sir Trevor Phillips will be leaving Sky News this summer to take up a new role in the US. Sky News' Executive Chairman David Rhodes said: "Sir Trevor Phillips has brought audiences insightful conversations every Sunday - at Sky News we’re grateful for all that he has contributed. I know Trevor will bring the best of that to America with this exciting new opportunity. We wish him every success" Sky New is available on Sky channel 501.


DESTINATION X HITS THE ROAD FOR SECOND SERIES ON BBC ONE, APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
As exclusively revealed by TV Zone in February, Destination X is officially returning for a second series on BBC One. Applications are now open for the second series, which is set to film this September. Details on how to apply can be found here. Hosted by Rob Brydon, Destination X is played out over an incredible journey through Europe, a journey where things are not what they seem. Rob Brydon is the games master who takes carefully selected players on board the X-bus and as


THE HORNE SECTION TV SHOW AXED AFTER TWO SERIES ON CHANNEL 4
Channel 4 have axed Taskmaster star Alex Horne's comedy The Horne Section TV Show after two series. Speaking on Richard Herring's podcast, Horne said of The Horne Section TV Show: "We tried to make a funny sitcom with jokes because I don't think there's enough of them at the moment but it didn't make much of a splash ... because it's really hard to." The synopsis reads: 'Tired of being the little assistant, Alex Horne finally has the chance to pitch his very own TV show to Ch


GRAHAM NORTON SITS DOWN WITH MADONNA FOR BBC ONE SPECIAL
Later this month, Graham Norton welcomes the incomparable Madonna in a world exclusive special for BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Recorded at the legendary Koko in Camden, London – the stage that hosted Madonna’s first-ever UK show in 1983 as well as the launch of her landmark 2005 album, Confessions on a Dance Floor - the programme sees Graham meet with Madonna for an intimate, in-depth discussion about her incredible life and celebrated career. Ahead of the release of her much-an


SUMMER UNBOXED: JOEL DOMMETT AND MAISIE ADAM TEAM UP FOR NEW CHANNEL 4 SERIES
Channel 4 has partnered with Boots on a new entertainment series, Summer Unboxed with Maisie and Joel. This five-part series starring comedians Joel Dommett and Maisie Adam promises laughter and unexpected twists, as the pair embark on a summer adventure together. Produced by Electric Robin, part of Banijay UK, the series sees Joel and Maisie take on the unpredictability of a British summer. Mystery boxes brimming with quirky postcard challenges, typical summer items, and a


THE FINISH LINE: DAYTIME QUIZ RENEWED FOR FIFTH SERIES ON BBC ONE, APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
The popular quiz show sees Roman Kemp putting players through their paces in a thrilling combination of racing and quizzing, accompanied by Sarah Greene. In each episode, players compete across a series of qualifiers and head-to-head races for the chance to win a cash prize. The aim of the game is simple - make it to the finish line before your rivals. Knowledge and speed combine for gripping racing action with nail-biting finishes and plenty of tension. For details on how to


ROMESH RANGANATHAN'S PARENTS EVENING EXTENDED BY ITV, SHOW SECURES SECOND FESTIVE SPECIAL
Romesh Ranganathan's Parents' Evening returns to the studio this July. Eight episodes will be recorded - up from the seven episodes ITV announced earlier this year. ITV are yet to confirm the additional episode but TV Zone understands it's set to air over the festive period in addition to the previously announced Christmas special, potentially over the New Year period. The new series will once again see celebrities teaming up with their daughters, sons, mums or dads in the sh


DELTA GOODREM CONFIRMED FOR STRICTLY COME DANCING 2026
Strictly Come Dancing 2026 is coming! The eagerly anticipated new series is getting ready to once again light up Saturday and Sunday nights this autumn on BBC One and BBC iPlayer as multi award winning singer-songwriter Delta Goodrem joins the celebrity cast of 2026. Delta Goodrem is one of Australia’s most accomplished and enduring artists, with a career spanning multiple fields including as a singer-songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and entrepreneur. From her record-brea


A WOMAN OF SUBSTANCE RENEWED FOR SECOND SERIES ON CHANNEL 4
EXCLUSIVE A Woman Of Substance will return for a second series on Channel 4. TV Zone understands filming will begin in November and air on Channel 4 in 2027. The broadcaster has not yet confirmed the recommission. Based on the multi-million bestselling novel and global phenomenon written by Barbara Taylor Bradford OBE. Previously Emmy-nominated and Channel 4’s biggest ever drama when it was made 40 years ago, this new revenge romp feels as searingly relevant today as it did b


CELEBRITY GOGGLEBOX: SHOWS FEATURING ON TONIGHT'S EPISODE REVEALED, FRIDAY 12 JUNE 2026
Britain's famous 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 celebrity 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


LUDWIG: FIRST LOOK TEASER TRAILER AND AUGUST LAUNCH CONFIRMED FOR SECOND SERIES ON BBC ONE, NEW AND RETURNING CAST REVEALED
First look pictures have been released for the much-anticipated second series of the BBC’s acclaimed detective series Ludwig, starring David Mitchell and Anna Maxwell Martin, which will air later this year on BBC iPlayer and BBC One. Joining the cast as series regulars are Mark Bonnar and Sian Clifford. Ludwig is created and written by Mark Brotherhood and produced by Big Talk Studios (part of ITV Studios), in collaboration with That Mitchell and Webb Company. Series one of t


ANN DROID: FIRST LOOK TEASER AND JULY LAUNCH CONFIRMED FOR NEW BBC COMEDY FROM DIANE MORGAN
The BBC has revealed first look images from the upcoming series Ann Droid, from BAFTA and Emmy nominated Diane Morgan. Written by Diane Morgan (Mandy, Cunk) and Sarah Kendall (Frayed, The Other One), the six-part series, made by Boffola Pictures and Witchcraft Industries for BBC iPlayer and BBC One, will launch later this summer. Ann Droid also stars BAFTA nominated Sue Johnston (True Love, The Royle Family) who plays Sue, and Paul Ready (Motherland) who plays her son Michael



















































