5 has commissioned Good TV to produce a 4 x 60’ series of You Be The Judge presented by Anne Robinson, following a successful one-off special last year. There is no more a divisive issue facing the justice system than how to punish convicted criminals. Anne Robinson returns to 5 for this returning crime and justice format which allows viewers the chance to compare their judgements of convicted criminals against the ones decided by the real judges. You Be the Judge will p

Sky Arts today proudly announces the return of Portrait Artist of the Year for its thirteenth series, ushering in a bold new era for the hit programme with an entirely refreshed judging panel — the first in the show’s history. Alongside the much-loved host, Stephen Mangan, three formidable voices from the contemporary art world take their seats: Britain’s best-known contemporary Portrait Painter, Jonathan Yeo, Eva Langret, Director of Frieze London; and art historian and broa

With Reform UK consistently leading in the polls, Laura Kuenssberg examines the party’s ambitions, organisation and efforts to professionalise. From its origins on the political fringes to representation on local councils and in Westminster, she asks whether Reform UK is ready to be a party of government. Featuring interviews with leading members of the party, the film explores how voter dissatisfaction is reshaping Britain’s political landscape. Reform UK: Ready To Rule airs

Freddie Flintoff's Field Of Dreams won't be returning for a fourth outing on BBC One, the broadcaster has confirmed. A BBC spokesperson said (via The Sun): "We are incredibly proud of Field Of Dreams and, while there are no current plans for it to return, we would like to thank Freddie, the producers and all the contributors for three fantastic series." The third series, which aired last Autumn, saw sporting legend Freddie Flintoff taking on an even tougher challenge. Determi

Joanna Lumley and Julia Bradbury are to front new ITV travelogues, with Lumley currently filming in Argentina, according to The Sun newspaper. A source told tabloid: "Travellers couldn’t believe it when they spotted her in the capital city Buenos Aires, particularly as she looked rather like her Ab Fab alter ego, Patsy Stone. She was in a bar surrounded by various types of booze while happily puffing away on cigarettes..." Meanwhile, Julia Bradbury is to embark on a journey

As the United States of America approaches 250 years since signing the Declaration of Independence, and at a time when many people are contemplating what the future for the country holds, this five-part series will ask what it means to be American. Starting with the social and cultural revolutions of the 1960s and their impact over more recent years, the series focuses on human stories at the heart of modern America and tackles issues of race, religion and politics. Drawing o

Emergency 24/7 is embedded inside the busy Emergency Department at Southmead Hospital, a Major Trauma Centre in Bristol, to reveal the everyday pressures as well as the complex teamwork required to keep the department running. It will follow staff as they look after patients from diagnosis through to their treatment, encountering everything from car crash amputations, stabbings and third-degree burns. The series will explore the role and contributions from the multi-disciplin

During The Blitz, the British government had plans in place to evacuate approximately 3.5 million people, but only around 1.5 million left towns and cities for the countryside, with the majority of those being children. Children of the Blitz tells the stories of those who remained at home, often to help their families, or because their parents couldn’t bear to send them away. Through the eyes of survivors who were children at the time, the film will explore how The Blitz cont

Joe Sugg and Dianne Buswell are to front a new TV series for Sky History, with the pair due to present Raiders Of The Lost Crafts. Announcing the show on social media, Joe Sugg said: "We’re travelling round the country exploring some of the UK’s most traditional crafts. We’re still currently filming so here are some little sneak peaks but we already cannot wait to share this with you all!" In April, in partnership with Motion Content Group, Sky History is delighted to welcome

BBC Factual and BBC Cymru Wales have commissioned Buried (w/t, 2 x 60’) produced in partnership with the Open University, a gripping two-part unscripted series co-produced by Wall to Wall and Smoke Trail Productions following Michael Sheen as he digs into claims of chemical contamination in South Wales, close to where the award-winning actor grew up. For Michael, this is personal: almost ten years ago he met researcher and whistleblower Douglas Gowan who was trying to sound t

Telling the story of Ian Russell and his fight for online safety, the new Channel 4 documentary follows twin narratives – the story of what happened to Molly in the lead-up to her tragic death, and the broader economic logic behind AI and Big Tech as it continues to shape, influence and infiltrate our lives. Molly Vs THE MACHINES, is produced by Marc Silver together with Kat Mansoor for Snowstorm Productions and Natalie Humphreys for Storyboard Studios. Co-written by Harvard

Sky have confirmed previous reports from The Sun newspaper that it has commissioned a new documentary exploring the highs - and lows - of ITV entertainment juggernaut The X Factor. The "premium" and "definitive" documentary series explores aspects of the ITV talent contest which ran from 2004 until 2019 before being dropped after its celebrity and band spin-offs. The documentary will speak to those closest to The X Factor story, both in front of and behind the camera, includi

5 has today announced that it is to launch two brand new vodcast series, marking a first for the channel in this space. Catching Up with the Royals (60’ x 20 episodes) hosted by the Reverend Richard Coles and Royal Correspondent Emily Andrews, delves beyond the pomp and pageantry of Royal life, revealing what's really going on behind the headlines of the world's most famous family - the Windsors. Each week, Richard and Emily give their take on the latest royal tattle - from

One of the nation’s favourite families is at war. On one side, David and Victoria Beckham, the King and Queen of celebrity royalty. On the other, their eldest son, Brooklyn. He left the world in shock when he lifted the lid on years of private drama with his parents in a scathing Instagram post – claiming they had tried to ruin his relationship with his wife, leaked stories to the press, and even hijacked the first dance at his wedding. For decades, the Beckhams have sold the