Naked West, (a Fremantle label), announces Francis Bourgeois and Chris Harris: We Saved a Train (working title) for Quest. The 8 x 60 series will be available to stream on Quest in 2026. Mechanical engineer and self-confessed train enthusiast, Francis Bourgeois, changes tracks as he embarks on the toughest project he has ever faced - fulfilling a lifelong dream of restoring a train and taking on the job of getting the wrecked engine back in action. Joining him on this epic re

BBC Factual Entertainment and Events and BBC Cymru Wales announce the commission of a new series from South Shore, Matt Willis: The Recovery Project (w/t). The three-part series, fronted by musician and presenter Matt Willis, will explore addiction and could revolutionise the way the UK thinks about recovery and rehabilitation. Having openly battled his own addiction to drugs and alcohol for over a decade, Matt Willis is now embarking on a deeply personal journey to develop a

This Christmas on ITV, Steve Backshall will retrace King Charles's 1975 expedition to the Canadian Arctic. Steve Backshall's Royal Arctic Challenge will feature dog sledding, diving under ice, and an exclusive discussion on the state of the planet and the devastating effects of the climate crisis. Steve Backshall said: "To see the Arctic through the King’s eyes – then and now – was both inspiring and sobering. Standing where the King once stood, diving beneath the same Arctic

Channel 4 announces Cancer Detectives: Finding the Cures, an observational documentary series that will explore the pioneering research that could transform the future of cancer detection, treatment and prevention.   The 3 x 60-minute brand-funded series, produced by Dragonfly North (part of Banijay UK) from its Manchester base, is a new collaboration with Cancer Research UK that will take viewers inside what has been described as the “Golden Age of cancer research.”   It wil

5 has commissioned a brand new 3 x 90’ documentary series Ben Fogle in China (w/t) from Blink Films following Ben as he travels eastwards to discover China’s rich history and learns how it has transformed into the global powerhouse it is today.  With deep and revealing access, this ambitious and thoughtful series gets to the heart of this extraordinary country.  Fiercely independent in its approach to telling all sides of the Chinese story from the inside, this series explore

UKTV have recommissioned the classic car series, Dream Car Fixers (6x60’) for a third series for leading factual channel U&YESTERDAY and free streaming service, U.  The series is produced by Wiser Films.    The programme follows mechanic and classic car enthusiast Sheldon Nichols as he tries to find his clients’ dream cars within their tight budgets. Be-it a feisty little Fiat or a classic Capri, Sheldon has his nose to the ground and always manages to find something close to

This gripping series, from the frontlines of the war against the Islamic State group, tells the story of British photojournalist John Cantlie who was kidnapped in Syria alongside his American friend James Foley. The pair were on assignment covering the civil war in 2012 when they were taken hostage and handed over to the infamous gang of British jihadis who became known as "The Beatles". Building on the success of The Times podcast Last Man Standing, by Anthony Loyd and Manve

Channel 4 have commissioned Blink Films to make a new three-part documentary series investigating what DNA may tell us about Hitler. Three years in the making, the three-parter uses a sample of Adolf Hitler’s DNA -confirmed by rigorous scientific testing- to show whether his genes played a part in influencing his psychology and behaviour. Jonah Weston, Commissioning Editor at Channel 4 says: “Nothing can ever fully explain Adolf Hitler’s evil.  But finding Hitler’s DNA is an

In 1972, 18 months into his brutal regime, Idi Amin declared that all Asians had just 90 days to leave Uganda, forever. Unpredictable and charismatic, Amin said he was acting after God appeared to him in a dream. Asian families were the bedrock of the Ugandan economy, and many had lived there for generations. But for Idi Amin, their presence and status were a reminder of a colonial past. Told as a historical thriller; Escaping Idi Amin (w/t) reveals the extraordinary story of

Lorraine Kelly’s Norwegian Odyssey is a three-part documentary which sees the broadcaster and journalist voyage the fjords to discover the stunning landscapes, wildlife, food and culture of the Scandinavian country. From producers Captive Minds, the series takes us on a spectacular journey which uncovers how the Viking era has left its imprint on the way of life and landscape of Norway, and the parallels observed in Lorraine’s home nation of Scotland to this day when it was o

In this gripping new historical crime series, Lucy Worsley takes on the case of a forgotten Victorian serial killer who was never caught.  Dubbed the Thames Torso Murderer, and operating at the same time as Jack the Ripper, this killer’s hallmark was to dismember the bodies of his female victims and scatter the body parts in and near London’s Thames River. Now Lucy is investigating this historic cold case, re-examining leads that were followed and uncovering new ones.  In her

Legacy: Michael Jackson (w/t) is a three‑part documentary series exploring the rise, abuse allegations, and enduring legacy of one of the...

Esteemed maître d’ and TV personality Fred Sirieix returns to screens in a brand-new four-part Channel 4 series that’s equal parts grit,...

Returning for its sixth series, A House Through Time, once again presented by Professor David Olusoga, embarks on an exciting new chapter...