ITV have commissioned gripping new drama The Blame, produced by Quay Street Productions (part of ITV Studios), written, developed for television and executive produced by Megan Gallagher. The drama dives into secrets, suspicion and systemic corruption - all under the surface of this seemingly quiet town. Leading the cast is Michelle Keegan (Fool Me Once, Brassic) as DI Emma Crane. Douglas Booth (The Sandman, The Dirt) joins as DI Tom Radley, and Ian Hart (Mr Bates vs. The Pos

ITV will air two additional programmes alongside 70 Up as the groundbreaking documentary reaches its emotive final chapter. Described as the greatest documentary series of all time, 70 Up is the culmination of an epic television journey that has followed the lives of 14 people since the age of 7. Following the seven decades of work and forensic questioning by the late Director Michael Apted, Academy award-winning film-maker Asif Kapadia now directs as the original line-up say

David Mitchell has revealed that "quite recently" the BBC gave "serious consideration" to commissioning more Upstart Crow. David Mitchell said (via The Sun): "There was a time, quite recently, when the BBC was giving serious consideration to more Upstart Crow, possibly in the form of a Christmas special. But sadly nothing has come of it and now there are no plans for future episodes, which is a shame because it was a show of which I felt enormously proud and I know Ben - who

The Sidemen have announced that they're taking their Netflix reality format Inside into the woods with the show becoming Outside for its next series. Inside saw a group of 10-12 content creators, reality stars and online personalities confined to a house for a week to compete in a series of challenges for a $1,000,000 prize pot. The Sidemen are made up of six YouTubers - Ethan Payne, Harry Lewis, Joshua Bradley, Simon Minter, Tobi Brown and Vikram Barn - who have nearly 150 m

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

Following previous reports earlier this year that the BBC were eyeing up a reboot of Top Gear, The Sun newspaper now reports that comedian Jimmy Carr is set to be the lead presenter. A source told The Sun newspaper: "Production have their sights set on Jimmy, he’s the ideal host to take the show into a new era and revive Top Gear. He’s keen to work on something mainstream after spending so many years fronting comedy panel shows. He’s a real car buff, too, so it would be a pas

DCI Amy Silva (Suranne Jones) and DI Kirsten Longacre (Rose Leslie) return for a new case that takes them to a remote Arctic research station, where a member of a covert British special forces mission has been shot dead. Amy and Kirsten will need to catch the killer and defuse a potential international confrontation, driven by a land-grab for energy and resources in the changing polar climate, with both their careers and relationship on the line. Amy and Kirsten's mission i

ITV announces the acquisition of legal thriller series The Rainmaker, available to view from 28th August. Based on the best-selling novel by John Grisham, Rudy Baylor, who is fresh out of law school, goes head-to-head with courtroom lion Leo Drummond as well as his law school girlfriend, Sarah. Rudy, along with his boss, Bruiser, and her disheveled paralegal, Deck, uncover two connected conspiracies surrounding the mysterious death of their client’s son. Cast includes Milo Ca

New observational documentary series on Channel 4 exploring the inside story of the seven-year-long investigation to find out who murdered journalist Lyra McKee in Derry in 2019 and therefore secure justice for her family. A teaser reads: "What begins as a murder investigation becomes a seven-year-long mission to identify those responsible, secure justice for Lyra's family, and take on the organisation that claimed responsibility for her death: the New IRA... "Senior Investig

Channel 4 have commissioned a second series of hit factual strand Love Cheats. The documentary series explores the jaw-dropping lies and deceit brought about by ‘romance fraud’, and the fight to bring these master manipulators to justice. Episode 1: A global music icon falls for a wealthy businessman, and thinks she is living the dream when she falls pregnant. But his erratic behaviour and absences raise alarm bells, and a trip to New Zealand in search of answers uncovers a s

True crime series on Channel 4 re-examining the disappearance of 18-year-old mum Nicola Payne. A teaser reads: "In 1991 in Coventry, 18-year-old mum Nicola Payne vanished. The tragic case prompted a high-profile police investigation and extensive media interest. Despite this, Nicola was never heard from again and her case stands as one of the biggest unsolved crimes in British criminal history. This true crime series re-examines key evidence, highlights the failings that inhi

This is the extraordinary story of Eyam, a small, isolated village in the Peak District, whose residents endured one of the most terrible ordeals in British history - one of the worst outbreaks of bubonic plague ever seen. In 1665, plague reached the remote Derbyshire village, carried in a bundle of infected clothes from London. As the disease tore through the community, young vicar William Mompesson made an extraordinary decision: to seal the village off entirely. One third

Prime Video released the official trailer and first-look images for Meet the Owens, a six-part docuseries premiering in the UK and Ireland on 28th August 2026, available to Prime members at no additional cost. Produced by Whisper (Sven and Built in Birmingham: Brady & The Blues), Meet the Owens follows a year in the life of former England striker Michael Owen, his wife Louise, and their four children Gemma, James, Emily, and Jessica, as they juggle a horse racing business whi

Hailed as one of the best sci-fi novels and celebrating the 10th anniversary of its release this year, “Dark Matter” is a story about the road not taken. In season one, the series followed Jason Dessen (Joel Edgerton), a physicist, professor and family man who — one night while walking home on the streets of Chicago — is abducted into an alternate version of his life. Wonder quickly turns to nightmare when he tries to return to his reality amid the mind-bending landscape of l

Ahead of filming commencing on next year's series of The Voice UK this September, The Sun newspaper reports that Cheryl and Aitch are set to join the show as new coaches - replacing Danny Jones & Tom Fletcher and Kelly Rowland. Earlier this week The Mirror newspaper reported that Alesha Dixon and Stacey Solomon are set to become the new hosts of The Voice UK for the 2027 series following the departure of Emma Willis who joins Strictly Come Dancing this Autumn. A source told T

The hugely popular drama series from ITV and HTM Television will return to the channel soon for a fourth series starring multi-award winning actor Vicky McClure playing her fearless but troubled character Lana Washington who will confront her greatest challenge yet. Series 4 follows the success of Series 1-3 that have been streamed 91 million times and reached over 20 million viewers across ITV and ITVX. The last series was the 5th most watched drama on ITV in 2025 and the

The landmark documentary series that captures real life drama at its most intense, following police detectives around the clock as they investigate major crimes, returns for a two-part special which has been four years in the making. This two-part special tells the inside story of the case of a 17-year-old boy was left critically injured on the roadside after suffering catastrophic head injuries. At first it looks like a hit and run, but it quickly becomes obvious there's som

ITV have recommissioned another ‘wine tour’ with Gary Barlow following the first two series. For the third series, consisting of 6x30' episodes, the Take That star will travel New Zealand. As with previous series, Gary will be joined by celebrity pals along the way as he samples the best Sauvignon Blancs, Syrahs and everything in between! David Nottage, Managing Director and Executive Producer, Rock Oyster Media, said: “Gary is a much-loved, charismatic and inquisitive trave

Hospitality expert Fred Sirieix travels the globe, checking into the world's most spectacular hotels before stepping behind the scenes to discover the people, precision and passion that create truly unforgettable stays. Fred's Ultimate Hotels, a brand-new series fronted by hospitality expert and presenter Fred Sirieix, takes viewers behind the scenes of some of the world's most extraordinary hotels to reveal what it really takes to deliver world-class service. Travelling acro

Sky confirms Tea with Judi Dench returns to Sky Arts with legendary guest, Sir Ian McKellen, on Monday 31st August. Following its success last year the brand-new special, produced by Mindhouse, will continue the celebration of extraordinary conversations, storytelling and friendship, as Judi welcomes one of Britain’s most celebrated performers, Sir Ian McKellen, to her home. Dame Judi Dench is joined by her great friend for tea and a warm, candid conversation about their e

Stolen Babies is a landmark feature documentary that uncovers Britain’s forced adoption scandal. Between 1949 and 1976, more than 250,000 unmarried mothers across the UK had their babies forcibly taken for adoption by the state. In July 2026, the government accepted responsibility for the historic actions and apologised to those affected. Institutions - including social services, government agencies, and the NHS – appeared to work together within a system driven by deep-roote

Sky releases the pulse-pounding, action-packed trailer for the highly anticipated new series Fightland, coming 27 August to Sky and streaming service NOW. Set against the high-stakes world of British boxing, Fightland is a gripping story of redemption, betrayal and brutal ambition - in and out of the ring. With edge-of-your-seat action and a gritty setting populated by dangerous characters, this is a world of money and power never seen before. Fightland marks Curtis ‘50 Cent’

A twist on the classic Millionaire format, Millionaire Hot Seat returns for a second series and sees six contestants vying for a chance to win big — but there's no room for indecision. 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

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. The series will again comprise of eight audition shows, five live semi-finals and a live final. 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 exis