

TOUKER SULEYMAN ANNOUNCES DEPARTURE FROM DRAGONS' DEN
Touker Suleyman has announced that he is leaving Dragons' Den after ten series of the BBC business show. Posting on Instagram, Suleyman said: "After ten extraordinary years as a Dragon on BBC’s Dragons’ Den, I have made the decision to step down from the show. It has been an immense privilege to sit in that chair, to meet so many passionate and talented entrepreneurs and to invest in business and people I truly believe in. The show gave me a platform not only to invest in lea


BLIND DATE: MAURA HIGGINS 'SET TO HOST' REBOOT OF CLASSIC SERIES ON DISNEY+
Blind Date is being rebooted by streamer Disney+ for a brand new series, with a reimagined and refreshed format. The classic studio format sees contestants choosing from three potential partners who are hidden away behind a screen. The contestant would eventually pick one suitor to take on a date after asking numerous questions. The series was most recently hosted by Paul O'Grady on Channel 5, however Disney+ promise "Blind Date like you've never seen before" with a new 10x45


Capital’s Summertime Ball 2026 | Preview (ITV1)
In 2023, ITV and Global announced a new partnership, with ITV commissioning 2x90' entertainment specials which showcased the highlights from both Capital’s Summertime Ball with Barclaycard and Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball. Each concert sees the world’s biggest artists come together to play for a live audience at some of the UK's biggest arenas. ITV and Capital have renewed their partnership, with both Summertime and Jingle Bell Balls due to broadcast on ITV1 and ITVX this year.


Alice And Steve | Preview (Disney+)
Nicola Walker (“The Split”, “Unforgotten”) and Jemaine Clement (“What We Do in the Shadows”, “Flight of The Conchords”) have been cast in the titular roles. Lifelong best friends, Alice (Walker) and Steve (Clement), see their world implode when middle-aged Steve starts dating Alice’s twenty-six-year-old daughter Izzy, played by Yali Topol Margalith (“The Tattooist of Auschwitz”, “A Good Girl's Guide to Murder”). Although both are no strangers to chaos and dubious decision-mak


The Rest Is Football | Preview (Netflix)
Hit podcast The Rest Is Football, presented by Gary Lineker, is coming to Netflix as a daily visualised podcast show for TV during next year's FIFA World Cup. With over 7 million monthly streams, Lineker present the daily show live from New York each day and will feature analysis, interviews, insights and reporters on the ground soaking up the atmosphere. The show will be produced by Lineker's Goalhanger company. Gary Lineker commented: "We can’t wait to bring The Rest Is Foo


Gareth Southgate: Changing The Game For Young Men | Preview (BBC One)
In a new BBC documentary, former England football manager Gareth Southgate will confront the crisis he believes is facing young men and boys and look at the solutions that can help this generation thrive. Gareth Southgate: Changing the Game for Young Men will air at 9pm on Monday 8 June on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. After a long career in football, captaining teams, working with young players and leading England, Gareth is now using this experience to focus on helping young men


G'wed | Series 3 Preview (ITV2)
Brand-new series of BAFTA-nominated and award-winning comedy G’wed produced by Golden Path Productions (Roots) including a sneak-peak at the TV return of Brookside legend Jennifer Ellison, who reopens old wounds for beloved character, Aimee, when she enters the scene as her estranged mum, Anna, and turns her world upside down. The series is set to return with Reece (Dylan Thomas-Smith), Christopher (Jake Kenny-Byrne), Connor (Max Ainsworth), Ted (Dominic Murphy), Mo (Zak Do


FIFA World Cup 2026 | BBC Preview
BBC's blockbuster schedule of live TV matches includes England’s group stage meeting with Ghana and England’s knockout games in the round of 32, round of 16 and semi-final, if they progress, along with Scotland’s opener and final group match against Haiti and Brazil respectively. Fans can also enjoy a packed schedule of heavyweight group fixtures on the BBC featuring Argentina, France, Brazil, Spain, Germany and more. As the competition heats up, there are fixtures from every


CELEBRITY GOGGLEBOX: SHOWS FEATURING ON TONIGHT'S EPISODE REVEALED, FRIDAY 5th 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


LOVE ISLAND TONIGHT: FULL RUNDOWN FOR TONIGHT'S EPISODE, FRIDAY 5th JUNE 2026
Love Island continues tonight on ITV2 and ITVX, here's a full rundown of tonight's episode... KAVAN MAKES MOVES WITH THE GIRLS With the recoupling looming and major consequences at stake, Kavan is keen to explore his options by getting to know the girls. He first pulls Ellie for a chat, sparking clear flirty tension. Kavan asks how she found their date. She admits, “It was fun and it was deep at the same time.” Kavan agrees, and he teases, “There’s one thing missing…” When


A LAST BIG STORY: JON SNOW TO FRONT NEW CHANNEL 4 DOCUMENTARY FOLLOWING ALZHEIMER'S DIAGNOSIS
Channel 4 today announces new documentary Jon Snow: A Last Big Story. Forever associated with Channel 4 News, Jon Snow bestrode the airwaves for a generation, holding the powerful to account. Now, this feature-length documentary, made in conjunction with the Alzheimer’s Society, follows the broadcasting icon as, faced with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, he rediscovers his purpose in doing what he has always done: exposing injustice, by fighting for a Zambian community whose land a


PICKS OF THE WEEK: 08-14 JUNE 2026, WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK
Our picks of what to watch during the week ahead. GARETH SOUTHGATE: CHANGING THE GAME Monday, BBC One Former England men’s football manager Gareth Southgate gets to grips with the crisis he feels boys and young men are facing. After a decade working with the country’s brightest footballing talent, he is now turning his attention to a whole generation of boys struggling with school, work, identity and hope. G'WED Monday, ITV Reece struggles to navigate Disneyland Darren’s re


SCHITT'S CREEK ACQUIRED BY BBC
Hide your diamonds, hide your exes - Schitt’s Creek is coming to the BBC. All episodes of the award-winning Canadian sitcom, created by father and son duo Eugene and Dan Levy, will be available to watch on BBC iPlayer from Saturday 6 June. Schitt’s Creek follows the adventures of the wealthy Rose family, who lose their fortune when their business manager embezzles funds from their video store company. Father Johnny (Eugene Levy), his former soap opera actress wife Moira (Cath


BBC ANNOUNCES THREE NEW DOCUMENTARIES FROM STACEY DOOLEY
BBC Documentaries announces three brand new powerful documentaries from Stacey Dooley for BBC Three and iPlayer, each looking at timely issues facing the UK today. Stacey Dooley says: “Each one of these documentaries explores difficult, often overlooked issues, from the deaths of women where crucial questions remain, to the growing impact of ketamine use, and for some, the devastating reality faced by those living in military barracks. “They are going to be some of the most c


ANT & DEC REVEAL DEVELOPMENT OF NEW LIVE FORMAT WITH ITV
Ant & Dec have revealed they're developing a new live entertainment format with ITV. Speaking at SXSW London, Dec said: "We’d like to launch something ourselves pretty soon. We’re working with ITV closely at the minute. We’ve got lots of thoughts and we feel like we may have another live format. We’d love to explore the possibility of TV and a social media platform simulcast in some kind of way. We just want to reach everybody all at once." Meanwhile, ITV announces the commis


LOVE ISLAND TONIGHT: FULL RUNDOWN FOR TONIGHT'S EPISODE, THURSDAY 4th JUNE 2026
Love Island continues tonight on ITV2 and ITVX, here's a full rundown of tonight's episode... DUMPED... BUT NOT OUT! THE SHOCK TWIST Following Ellie and Samraj’s dramatic departure, the Islanders are left reeling from George and Yasmin’s shocking decision. Yasmin and Aidan catch up in the Snug to discuss Yasmin’s decision to dump Ellie. “I’m sorry it’s put you in a sh*t situation,” she tells him. “I’m just shocked, that’s all. I didn’t expect it,” he replies. Comforting her,


THE MASKED SINGER SET FOR EIGHTH SERIES ON ITV WITH FILMING DUE TO BEGIN THIS AUTUMN
EXCLUSIVE The Masked Singer is to return for an eighth series on ITV, with production company Bandicoot looking to film the show in September and October. The affable Joel Dommett returns as host as the hit BAFTA-winning show that continues to grip the nation returns for its e series. A fresh batch of famous faces will don a line-up of extraordinary and elaborate costumes, in a bid to disguise their identities, as they sing in front of a studio audience and our celebrity judg


BULLSEYE CONFIRMED FOR SECOND SERIES ON ITV FOLLOWING SUCCESSFUL REBOOT
EXCLUSIVE Bullseye is set to return for a second series on ITV following its successful reboot in 2024, featuring new host Freddie Flintoff. ITV are yet to formally announce the recommission. Production company Bright Entertainment has confirmed the show will be returning, with filming due to take place in September. The 2024 special, which saw Freddie Flintoff make his debut as host, was watched by audiences in excess of 8.6 million, with over 30,000 fans applying to be on t


SCHEDULES CONFIRMED: 13-19 JUNE 2026, NEW AND RETURNING TITLES REVEALED
The latest schedules have been confirmed for week commencing 13th June 2026. The full rundown of the new and returning programmes can be found below. Dates Confirmed Capital Summertime Ball (New) - Entertainment Sunday 14th June, 5:30pm, ITV1 Free Nelson Mandela (New Series) - Factual Sunday 14th June, 9pm, Channel 4 Little Disasters (New Series) - Frama Sunday 14th June, 9pm, 5 Funboys (New Series) - Comedy Monday 15th June, BBC iPlayer The Light In The Hall (New Series) - D


WIN WIN RENEWED FOR SECOND SERIES, PRIMETIME GAMESHOW RETURNS TO ITV THIS AUTUMN
EXCLUSIVE Win Win with Postcode Lottery, the interactive Saturday night entertainment show from Hello Dolly, will return to ITV1 and ITVX later this year for a second series. Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins return to host the series, where every prize won in the studio is also won by a viewer playing along at home – creating a true ‘win win’ for contestants and viewers alike. Each episode sees multiple winners walk away with huge prizes including dream holidays, luxury cars, cas


CELEBRITY GOGGLEBOX: SHOWS FEATURING ON TONIGHT'S EPISODE REVEALED, FRIDAY 5th JUNE 2026
Now in its eighth series and set to hit its milestone 50th episode, Celebrity Gogglebox returns as a rolling cast of famous faces hit the sofa as they watch the week's big shows, sharing their sharp, insightful and funny points of view. Some of the new famous faces joining the Gogglebox family this series include: TV personality Olivia Attwood and her mum Jennifer; Harry and Matt aka Nitro and Legend from Gladiators; Content creators, George Clark and Max Balegde; Comedian an


LOVE ISLAND TONIGHT: FULL RUNDOWN FOR TONIGHT'S EPISODE, WEDNESDAY 3rd JUNE 2026
Love Island continues tonight on ITV2 and ITVX, here's a full rundown of tonight's episode... LORENZO TRIES TO GET BACK INTO JASMINE’S GOOD BOOKS It’s a new morning in the Love Island Villa and Jasmine is feeling confused about Lorenzo following his antics from the challenge the night before. Debriefing with the girls about him, Mica tells her: “Physically I think he’s 100% into you. I just think he’s a little bit scared…” Jasmine jokes: “I don’t know how to be less scary!”


REBUS: CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR SECOND SERIES OF BBC DRAMA AS FILMING BEGINS
Filming is underway on the second series of Rebus with Richard Rankin reprising his role as Detective John Rebus on the acclaimed BBC drama, with further casting announced. Rebus – an Eleventh Hour Films production – will film in and around Edinburgh and Glasgow over the coming months with the series debuting on BBC iPlayer, BBC One and BBC Scotland in 2027. Joining the cast of Rebus for the second series are John Michie (Karen Pirie, Ridley), Stephen McCole (Shetland, Vigil)


GIORGIO LOCATELLI JOINS GRACE DENT IN THE CELEBRITY MASTERCHEF KITCHEN THIS SUMMER
Michelin-starred, award-winning chef, author and restaurateur Giorgio Locatelli has been announced as the newest judge joining Celebrity MasterChef this year. Filmed at Digbeth Loc. Studios, Birmingham, the hugely anticipated new series from Shine TV (part of Banijay UK) returns to BBC One and BBC iPlayer this summer, with Locatelli joining award-winning journalist and food critic Grace Dent, who is also confirmed as a Celebrity MasterChef judge on this year’s series. Locatel






















































