BBC Specialist Factual has announced Hamza’s African Birds of Prey, a brand-new natural history film for BBC One and iPlayer, from Silverback Films. Wildlife cameraman and presenter Hamza Yassin embarks on an unforgettable journey across Kenya in search of some of Africa's most spectacular- and most threatened – birds of prey. Hamza said: “This African Birds of Prey film was an absolute dream for me. I've always been passionate about birds of prey and to be able to capture th

Richard Hammond is to return with a sixth and seventh series of Richard Hammond's Workshop. Each series will comprise of 8x60 minute episodes and air on Discovery+ in the UK. Richard Hammond’s Workshop follows the former Top Gear build his business with the support of locals, including father and son team, Neil and Anthony Greenhouse, who run the garage. Alongside prestige and restored classics, the team will also work on Richard’s own extensive collection of cars and bikes.

The Rise of the Rockstar Chef is a landmark new three-part series charting the rise of three of Britain’s most influential culinary figures, Marco Pierre White, Gordon Ramsay and Heston Blumenthal, whose drive, creativity and uncompromising pursuit of excellence helped transform modern British cuisine and placed it firmly on the global stage. Commissioned for BBC One and iPlayer and made by Studio Ramsay Global, this series is set against the backdrop of the ‘Cool Britannia’

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

In celebration of the biggest movie release of this summer - Christopher Nolans' The Odyssey, Richard E. Grant recreates the route of Odysseus' 20-year voyage, travelling to Malta, Sicily, Italy, Tunisia, Turkey, Corfu and Ithaca, exploring the ancient worlds and modern places which formed the inspiration for Homer’s masterpiece. In The Odyssey, the great warrior Odysseus, faces deathly perils as he battles to return home after ten years of war. On his modern Odyssey, Richard

Channel 4 has recommissioned two series from Yorkshire-based production company, ordering a second series of Yorkshire by the Sea and a sixth series of Devon & Cornwall. Yorkshire By The Sea will return for five episodes, once again celebrating the people and coastal landscape of England’s largest county, North Yorkshire and neighbouring East Yorkshire, through the stories of everyday heroes and communities living and working along the spectacular Yorkshire coast. Set across

The return of the award-winning series promises even more of a personal edge, with each fishing location chosen by its relevance to Paul or Bob personally, following the broad journeys of their lives. Last series saw Paul take Bob to one of his favourite rivers to fly fish – the beautiful chalk stream of the River Itchen in Hampshire. As it's Paul's birthday week, he gets to call all the shots, but the only present he really wants is to catch a wild brown trout in this idylli

Three years after it axed Autumnwatch, the BBC have announced that Winterwatch will not be returning in 2027. The main series of Springwatch will however return for a three week series next year. Meanwhile, the BBC has announced Naturewatch (working title), a new weekly video podcast for BBC Two, BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds that will keep audiences connected to British wildlife throughout the year. Launching this autumn, Naturewatch will provide a regular round-up of the bigge

ITV have commissioned a fourth series of Olivia Attwood's The Price Of Perfection, and a fifth series of Getting Filthy Rich. In the upcoming third series of The Price Of Perfection, Olivia delves deeper into the ever-evolving world of cosmetic enhancement - from subtle tweaks to life-changing transformations Immersing herself once again in clinics and consultation rooms, Olivia goes behind the scenes with patients and practitioners to uncover the latest innovations shaping t

The BBC has commissioned a new landmark religion series about the life of Jesus Christ for BBC Television and BBC iPlayer. Drawing on the latest historical research, archaeological discoveries, technological innovation and expert testimony, this four-part series will expand and sharpen our understanding of one the most influential people in history. Produced by Wonderhood Studios, the series will bring Jesus’ story to the screen in visceral, intimate detail; drawing on the te

UKTV has commissioned brand-new docu-reality Prison Wives of TikTok (5x60’) on U&W. This U&Original series is produced by Flicker Productions and will air on free streaming service U, and U&W in 2026, and U.S. and international distribution is being handled by FOX Entertainment Global. This revealing new series follows five British women who have fallen for men currently behind bars, four of whom are incarcerated in the USA. Their unconventional love stories captured attenti

Jamie Oliver is to return to Channel 4 with new eight-episode series titled Jamie's 20 Minute Meals. The new series is a one-shot cooking show with each episode featuring two meals that are cooked up in less than 20 minutes. With each meal filmed in one continuous take, Oliver will prove that dinner can be made in the 20 minute timeframe, and due to the nature of production will mean the chef will be forced to embrace all the slip ups that come along with home cookery. Tim Ha

Following the success of their debut series, interior designer Banjo Beale and his partner Ro will once again welcome cameras back to their Grand Island Hotel on the remote Scottish isle of Ulva as the project to turn the derelict mansion into a stunning boutique hotel continues. Banjo and Ro relocated to Ulva along with Grampa the dog in 2025, embracing the challenges of remote island life and a limited budget to transform the abandoned Ulva House into a stunning destinati

As Glastonbury takes a fallow year, on Saturday 27 June, BBC Music is giving music fans the opportunity to reflect on the festival’s legacy by reliving classic performances in 40 Glastonbury Gems on BBC Two. 40 songs performed on the hallowed Worthy Farm stages over the years have been unearthed from the BBC archives for viewers to enjoy over the traditional Glastonbury weekend. This extended celebration spans from when the festival was first televised in 1994, right through