

POTTERY THROWDOWN RETURNS TO CHANNEL 4, MEET THE POTTERS ON NEW SERIES
The 10x60’ series follows 12 passionate, home potters as they strive to create their most intricate and imaginative work, before their pieces are judged by the expert judging duo and a variety of well-known faces and experts from the world of pottery. Siobhán McSweeney hosts, as judges Keith Brymer Jones and Rich Miller set more challenges than you can throw your crockery at, ultimately deciding which potter becomes Potter of the Week - and which potter must be sent home. THE


BBC OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCES CLAUDIA WINKLEMAN CHATSHOW FOR 2026
The BBC today confirms that BAFTA award-winning television presenter Claudia Winkleman will host her own chat show, The Claudia Winkleman Show (7x50’) , launching on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in Spring 2026. Produced by So Television - the production company behind the hugely successful and multi award-winning The Graham Norton Show - each episode will see Claudia welcome the biggest names from the worlds of film, television, music and beyond to her sofa for lively conversation


THE MASKED SINGER: MASKS COMPETING IN THE NEXT SERIES OF ITV ENTERTAINMENT SHOW REVEALED
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 judging panel. Davina McCall, Maya Jama, Jonathan Ross and Mo Gilligan are heading back to their detective chairs as the nation’s favourite guessing game begins all over again. The panel will be joined by an array of guest panelists throughout the series who will be joining in on all of th


THE MASKED SINGER: CHRISTMAS SPECIAL UNMASKED, CELEBRITY IDENTITIES REVEALED
Celebrating this festive season is a brand-new one-off special of TV’s favourite guessing game. The Masked Singer Christmas Special will see four well-known celebrities compete undercover in elaborate Christmas-themed costumes to keep their true identities hidden with all four famous faces unmasked in one episode. In this festive episode of the BAFTA award winning series, four famous faces will battle it out in two head to heads, but who will be crowned winner, winner Christm


MICHAEL McINTYRE'S BIG SHOW RETURNS TO BBC ONE, TRAILER AND CELEBRITY GUESTS ON UPCOMING SERIES REVEALED
BAFTA award winning comedian Michael McIntyre returns with his unmissable night of family entertainment filmed at London's prestigious Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Celebrities will start to get nervous as fan favourites Send to All and The Midnight Gameshow will return. If they snooze, they lose as sleepy celebs across the UK and beyond could be in for a rude awakening as Michael will be waking up more famous faces in the middle of the night to play the hilarious Midnight Gamesh


ACCIDENTAL TOURIST: STEPHEN MULHERN 'SET TO RETURN' FOR SECOND OUTING ON ITV
Stephen Mulhern has revealed that there's "talk" of Ant & Dec sending him on another trip for a second outing of Accidental Tourist on ITV, though the recommission has not yet been confirmed. Catchphrase and Deal or No Deal host Stephen is a man who likes what he knows - and that does not include travelling to exotic locations, trying new foods or being pushed out of his comfort zone in any way. But now Stephen has asked Ant & Dec to help him finally change his ways… and the


ANT & DEC SIGN NEW THREE-YEAR DEAL WITH ITV
ITV’s most popular duo Ant & Dec will reach a 30 year milestone with the streamer and broadcaster as they announce a three year extension on their exclusive TV and streaming relationship. The new contract takes the award winning presenters through to the end of 2028, 30 years after they first joined ITV to host celebrated weekend morning show SM:TV. Throughout 2026, Ant & Dec will appear on brand new series of Ant & Dec’s Limitless Win, Britain’s Got Talent, I’m A Celebri


US CHATSHOW HOST JIMMY KIMMEL TO DELIVER CHANNEL 4's ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS MESSAGE
US chat show host Jimmy Kimmel is to share a personal message with the nation in The Alternative Christmas message airing on Channel 4 this Christmas Day. Jimmy Kimmel has had quite a year. The US chat show host was briefly taken off the air in September 2025 following comments made in the wake of the murder of Charlie Kirk, leading to widespread protest and debate in the USA about freedom of speech and freedom of the press. Following his return to air and his much-publicis


WOULD I LIE TO YOU?: BBC CONFIRMS IT WILL AIR CHRISTMAS SPECIAL FEATURING DAVID WALLIAMS
Rob Brydon is back in the host’s chair for a festive edition of the award-winning comedy panel show. And as ever, David Mitchell and Lee Mack are the lightning-quick team captains. Over the course of the show, a stellar cast of celebrity guests reveal amazing stories about themselves. But are they telling the truth, or are they making it all up? David Mitchell is joined by Jools Holland and Swarzy Shire, while Lee Mack is joined by Helen George and David Walliams. Would I Lie


CLAUDIA WINKLEMAN SET FOR OWN BBC CHATSHOW FOLLOWING STRICTLY EXIT
IF YOU MISSED IT Three years after a pilot, the BBC are closing in on a deal for Claudia Winkleman to host her own BBC chatshow, according to reports. The series will be produced by Graham Norton's SO Television, who produced the pilot in 2022. It follows Claudia's guest stint covering for The Graham Norton Show earlier this year. It also follows the news this week that Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly are to step down as hosts of Strictly Come Dancing. Meanwhile, the BBC have


GLADIATORS: TRAILER RELEASED AHEAD OF NEW SERIES ON BBC ONE
The Sheffield arena is ready for battle once again as the ultimate test of speed and strength, Gladiators, is set to return in 2026 for another unmissable series. Bradley and Barney Walsh will once again oversee proceedings as Saturday Night Superheroes Apollo, Athena, Bionic, Comet, Cyclone, Diamond, Dynamite, Electro, Fire, Fury, Giant, Hammer, Legend, Nitro, Phantom, Sabre, Steel, and Viper return to showcase their power, agility and bold banter against the courageous cont


GUESTS JOINING RONAN KEATING FOR BBC SPECIAL ON NEW YEAR'S EVE SPECIAL REVEALED
Get ready for the ultimate New Year’s Eve party as global music legend Ronan Keating takes centre stage to lead the celebrations into 2026. Ronan Keating & Friends: A New Year’s Eve Party promises a night packed with incredible performances, big surprises, and feel-good hits as Ronan performs some of his greatest songs alongside a lineup of very special guests. With over three decades in the spotlight, Ronan Keating has been a household name since his days fronting the record


STRICTLY COME DANCING: FINAL SONG LIST AND DANCE STYLES REVEALED AHEAD OF LIVE FINALE
THE FINAL The songs and dance styles for this weekend's Strictly Come Dancing live show have been revealed... Amber & Nikita Showdance to Rain On Me by Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande Judges' Pick: Paso Doble to Dream On Favourite Dance: Jive to Proud Mary George & Alexis Showdance to Human by The Killers Judges' Pick: Viennese Waltz to Somebody To Love Favourite Dance: Paso Doble to Game Of Survival Karen & Carlos Showdance to Inner Smile by Texas Judges' Pick: Argentine Tang


THE YEAR AHEAD IN ENTERTAINMENT, NEW AND RETURNING TITLES REVEALED
The new and returning entertainment titles airing in 2026... GLADIATORS Get set for all the classic action packed battles alongside jaw dropping new events and eighteen mighty Gladiators. Hosted by Bradley and Barney Walsh, four new contenders must face our resident superhumans across five brutal events before going head to head in the legendary Eliminator. MICHAEL McINTYRE'S BIG SHOW Filmed in front of a live audience at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, the entertainment ext






























































