

PRISONER: FIRST LOOK AT NEW SKY ACTION THRILLER LAUNCHING IN 2026
Sky unveils a first look image of Golden Globe and BAFTA award nominee Tahar Rahim (The Serpent, Un Prophète) and Scottish BAFTA award-winner Izuka Hoyle (Boiling Point, Big Boys) in Prisoner, a high-stakes Sky Original action thriller coming in 2026. Created and written by acclaimed writer Matt Charman (Hostage, Bridge of Spies,) and directed by BAFTA-winner Otto Bathurst (Peaky Blinders), the six-part series follows a deadly manhunt where trust can be fatal. The series foll


CATS DOES COUNTDOWN REFRESHED BY CHANNEL 4 AS ROB BECKETT AND JUDI LOVE JOIN SHOW FOR NEW SERIES
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown has gone into production with a refreshed line-up as Rob Beckett takes up the permanent role of team captain and Judi Love joins the show as a regular returning guest in the show’s 29 th series. Fellow fan favourites Jon Richardson and Joe Wilkinson will also continue appearing as regulars in the new series. Jimmy Carr will return to host the chaotic comedy twist on Channel 4’s classic brainteaser quiz alongside Rachel Riley overseeing the nu


BBC RELIGIOUS PROGRAMMING REVEALED FOR 2025 FESTIVE SEASON
The BBC will showcase a wide range of festive programming across television and radio this Christmas, including live worship, musical celebration, traditional carols and spiritual contemplation. On Television, in the fourth series of My Life at Christmas, Countryfile and Woman’s Hour presenter Anita Rani will spend time with Sir Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster; Ade Adepitan; and Dame Floella Benjamin as they each explore how their festive memories reflect their lives, careers


A DREAM HOME TOGETHER: GEORGE CLARKE TO FRONT NEW CHANNEL 4 SERIES
The series follows people who are moving two households together under one roof. They will be selling one home they no longer need and renovating a home they all want to live in together. The show will follow the renovation, the decisions, the emotions and - ultimately - the reveal of the brand-new home. Along the way, they have support and practical tips from George Clarke, one of the UK’s most trusted renovation experts – who can help you get the most out of your project.


CHANNEL 4 SECURES WINTER 2026 PARALYMPIC GAMES
With 100 days to go, Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026 has today confirmed Channel 4 as the official UK broadcast partner for the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games. This marks Channel 4’s eighth consecutive Paralympic Games broadcast since London 2012, continuing its mission to bring Paralympic sport to mainstream audiences and champion disability representation across the UK media landscape. Channel 4 will provide extensive coverage of the Games across its linear and


CHANNEL 5 CHRISTMAS PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS, NEW AND RETURNING SPECIALS REVEALED
Channel 5's Christmas programming slate has been revealed, with specials of hit dramas including All Creatures Great And Small and The Madame Blanc Mysteries. All Creatures Great And Small Christmas Special It’s Christmas 1945, the first peacetime Christmas after the war. With Helen feeling under the weather, it’s fallen on James to take on the Darrowby Nativity play. Siegfried is back at Mrs Stokes’ Farm to see Hilda the goat, who’s been up to more mischief and, true to for


CHANNEL 4 CHRISTMAS PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS, NEW AND RETURNING SPECIALS REVEALED
Channel 4's Christmas programming slate has been revealed Dear Father Christmas Follows 16-year-old Chris (BAFTA TV Award winner Lenny Rush, Am I Being Unreasonable?, A Woman of Substance), who still wholeheartedly believes in Father Christmas. His concerned dad (BAFTA TV Award nominee James Buckley, The Inbetweeners) decides it’s finally time to have “the talk” and tell him the truth. But Chris refuses to give up on Santa and embarks on a madcap mission to prove his dad wro


STRICTLY COME DANCING: CELEBRITIES TAKING PART IN CHRISTMAS SPECIAL REVEALED IN FULL
This year’s Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special will see six couples battle it out under the glitterball to be crowned the Strictly Christmas Champion. Hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will oversee the festivities for their final time, while Head Judge Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, and Anton Du Beke will all be on hand to dish out sleigh-loads of advice, Christmas cheer and the odd lump of coal - before the voting studio audience will decide who


THE CAPTURE: FIRST LOOK AS BBC DRAMA RETURNS FOR THIRD SERIES, SPRING 2026 LAUNCH CONFIRMED
The BBC has revealed a first look at The Capture series three, created, written, directed and executive produced by BAFTA-winning Ben Chanan. The series is produced by Heyday Television, which is part of Universal International Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group, for BBC iPlayer and BBC One. Holliday Grainger will return to lead the cast, with Killian Scott (Strike, Kaos, Dublin Murders) joining The Capture for series three in a pivotal role. Other returning cast m


JOE WICKS TO FRONT NEW YEAR'S DAY LIFESTYLE SPECIAL ON ITV
ITV have commissioned Joe Wicks New Year’s Day, a 1x60' special fronted by fitness coach and broadcaster Joe Wicks and produced by Whisper north. Designed to energise, motivate, and inspire, the show will deliver the very best in family-friendly lifestyle content, in Joe’s signature style - informative, invigorating, and entertaining providing viewers with an uplifting start to 2026. The programme will feature: Quick-fire workouts with Joe to get the nation moving; Healthy an































































