Top Of The Pops returns for a special hosted by Clara Amfo. The show will take a look back over the last 12 months delving into music’s biggest stories and showcasing performances from some of the most talked about artists of 2025. Top of The Pops: Review of The Year 2025 is a BBC Studios (1 x 60) production for BBC Two and BBC iPlayer. It was commissioned by Jonathan Rothery, Head of Popular Music TV. The Commissioning Editor for BBC Popular Music TV is Rachel Davies. The Ex

Rob Brydon is back in the host’s chair for a festive one-off, Would I Lie To You? At Christmas. 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. David Mitchell is joined by Jools Hollan d and Swarzy Shire, while Lee Mack is joined by David Walliams and Helen George. But are they telling the truth, or are they making it all up? Would I Lie To You?

Siobhán McSweeney hosts a celebrity festive edition of Pottery Throwdown with judges Keith Brymer Jones and Rich Miller on Channel 4. The celebrities taking to the pottery wheel for the annual festive special on Channel 4 are comedian Tim Vine, actor Sarah Hadland, broadcaster Colin Murray and reality star Amber Gill. The 10x60’ main series follows 12 passionate, home potters as they strive to create their most intricate and imaginative work, before their pieces are judged by

Jodie Ounsley - aka Fury from Gladiators - is the third celebrity announced to take part in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special, made by BBC Studios and airing on BBC One and BBC iPlayer this Christmas. Announced on Strictly: It Takes Two, Jodie will be lighting up the Strictly Christmas ballroom alongside her Professional dance partner Neil Jones. Jodie is a rugby player, athlete, broadcaster, and advocate for the deaf community, who has been breaking boundaries from

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 they have decided to send their good friend to Asia to broaden his horizons. In this one-off special Stephen will be thrust out of his comfort zone to see if he can truly unearth the adventurer w

Music mogul and record executive Simon Cowell has single-handedly created some of the biggest music superstars in the world. In this six-episode docuseries, cameras follow him as he sets out to do it again — create the next global boy band sensation... From raw open casting calls to the release of their debut single, this is an all-access pass for viewers to catch every moment of Simon’s next chapter. Will he strike gold once again? Simon Cowell: The Next Act launches Wednesd

The latest series of Family Fortunes will 'never be aired' on ITV following a string of allegations of bullying and sexually inappropriate behaviour against its presenter Gino D'Acampo unearthed by an ITV News investigation earlier this year, with more allegations revealed this month. Gino D'Acampo denies the the allegations. ITV had originally planned to air the series, filmed in 2023 and consisting of ten episodes, in the Spring. With ITV News releasing their investigating

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

Melanie Blatt is the second celebrity announced to take part in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special, made by BBC Studios and airing on BBC One and BBC iPlayer this Christmas. Melanie will be paired with Strictly Come Dancing Professional Dancer Kai Widdrington when she enters the Strictly Christmas ballroom this December. Melanie is a singer and cook, who rose to international fame in the 1990s as a member of the multi-platinum-selling, award-winning All Saints. As pa

La Voix has withdrawn from Strictly Come Dancing following an injury earlier this week, and as a result this weekend's elimination has been cancelled and nobody will be going home. Strictly Come Dancing continues on BBC One.

Scarlett Moffatt is the first celebrity announced to take part in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special, made by BBC Studios and airing on BBC One and BBC iPlayer this Christmas. Scarlett revealed the news in a surprise, out-of-the-blue announcement live on Strictly: It Takes Two on Friday 21 November, where she was appearing as a guest on the show’s Friday Panel. Scarlett will be paired with Strictly Come Dancing Professional Dancer Vito Coppola when she enters the Str

Channel 4 have announced that past Bake Off bakers Andy & Nelly, Val & Selasi, Briony & Tasha and Giuseppe & Rahul will be entering the tent for the New Year's special. Meanwhile, for the first time since Peep Show wrapped in 2015, fan favourites David Mitchell, Olivia Colman, Isy Suttie, Matt King and Sophie Winkleman reunite – and this time, they’re donning festive jumpers and rolling up their sleeves to tackle a series of seasonal baking challenges. Under the watchful eyes

Prime Video announced the second season of Beast Games, the record-breaking global competition series from Jimmy Donaldson, also known as MrBeast, will premiere on January 7, 2026. Prime Video also shared an exclusive first-look tease at the competition series’ iconic Beast City, which will return with the fiercest competitors yet, and a compelling "Strong vs. Smart" narrative that will unfold across the season. Beast Games' debut season quickly became Prime Video’s most-watc

ITV have revealed its line-up of gameshow specials airing this December. Bullseye Host Freddie Flintoff is joined by three pairs of contestants each made up of a keen darts player (the ‘thrower’) and their partner (the ‘knower’) - the teams compete against each other, combining their skills at throwing darts at different game boards whilst answering questions correctly for points and prizes under the watchful eye of official scorer ‘Little’ Richard Ashdown. Freddie is also j