

ONE BORN EVERY MINUTE REBOOTED BY CHANNEL 4 WITH TWELVE NEW EPISODES FOR E4
E4 and Dragonfly TV (part of Banijay UK) are returning to the maternity ward to bring viewers a brand-new series of One Born Every Minute. The ground-breaking fixed-rig observational documentary series ran for eleven seasons between 2010 – 2018 on Channel 4. Now, a new generation of viewers will be able to follow the intimate, emotional journey of childbirth in 12 new episodes which will be filmed later this year. This latest series returns to capture modern Britain, highligh


THE DAY: MINNIE DRIVER TO LEAD CAST OF NEW PARAMOUNT+ UK THRILLER BASED ON BELGIAN SERIES, DE DAG
Paramount+ announced that Minnie Driver (Good Will Hunting, Emily in Paris), Luca Pasqualino (Rivals, The Musketeers) and Louisa Harland (Renegade Nell, Derry Girls) are set to lead the cast of THE DAY (w/t), a high-octane, eight-part heist thriller based on the 2018 Belgian series De Dag. THE DAY (w/t) is a propulsive edge-of-your-seat thriller unfolding across a single, gripping day. When police stumble across a bank robbery mid-heist, the criminals barricade themselves in


BALAMORY: FIRST LOOK IMAGES AND LAUNCH DATE CONFIRMED FOR BBC REBOOT OF CLASSIC CHILDREN'S SERIES
The BBC’s iconic children’s television programme Balamory returns to screens this month, with the brand-new series launching on CBeebies and iPlayer on Monday 20 April. The BBC has unveiled first look images offering a vibrant glimpse of the island community, the familiar faces of its much-loved residents, as well as some new faces, all ready to welcome a new generation of young viewers. Warm, colourful and full of curiosity, the new series retains the heart and humour that m


PETE WICKS: FOR DOGS' SAKE RENEWED FOR FOURTH SERIES ON U&W
After a life-changing summer at Dogs Trust Basildon in 2024, Pete Wicks is back with the charity for a fourth series. This time he’s spending months alongside the teams at rehoming centres across the UK, doing whatever he can to help more dogs find their forever homes. The first series won Best Popular Factual Programme at this year's Broadcast Digital Awards. Pete experiences the highs and lows of life at Dogs Trust, from helping traumatised strays learn to trust again, to


ITV EYES BIG BROTHER VISUALISED PODCAST SPIN-OFF FOR NEXT SERIES AFTER STUDIO SHOW IS AXED
A Big Brother visualised podcast is reportedly in development to accompany the upcoming series, after ITV took the decision to axe live studio spin-off Late And Live after three years. Late last year it was revealed that daily studio spin-off would not be returning due to declining ratings, changing viewing habits and costs. The companion show ran alongside the main show since ITV rebooted the reality series in 2023, with main show hosts AJ and Will Best taking turns dissecti


HANDCUFFED: SECOND SERIES AND CELEBRITY EDITION REPORTEDLY IN DEVELOPMENT FOR CHANNEL 4
Channel 4 are reportedly developing a second series and celebrity series of hit reality format Handcuffed: Last Pair Standing, following the successful launch earlier this year. Hosted by Jonathan Ross, the show takes eight pairs of strangers with completely opposed opinions, beliefs, lifestyles, and bad habits, and handcuffs them together 24/7 in the ultimate test of survival. A source told The Sun newspaper: "There isn’t just an appetite for a second series of the ‘civilia


SKY MAY PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS, NEW AND RETURNING TITLES REVEALED
The new and returning titles coming to Sky this May have been revealed. PONIES In 1977 Moscow, two "PONIES" ("persons of no interest" in inte ligence speak) work anonymously as secretaries in the American Embassy. That is, until their husbands die under mysterious circumstances in the Soviet Union, and they are thrust into the CIA. Bea Grant (Emilia Clarke) is sharp, over-educated and fluent in Russian - a child of Russian immigrants, trying to make sense of a life that hasn


NETFLIX MAY PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS, NEW AND RETURNING TITLES REVEALED
The new and returning titles coming to Netflix this May have been revealed. SWAPPED A buddy comedy about a small woodland creature (voiced by Academy Award-winning Michael B. Jordan) and a majestic bird (voiced by Juno Temple)—natural sworn enemies of The Valley—who suddenly swap bodies and must team up (while walking in each other’s feathers and fur) to survive the wildest adventure of their lives. THE CHESNUT MAN A 41-year-old woman is reported missing, and when the polic


CHANNEL 4 MAY PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS, NEW AND RETURNING TITLES REVEALED
The new and returning titles coming to Channel 4 this May have been revealed. YOUR SONG Presented by Alison Hammond, Your Song is about everyday people, who, driven by their love and connection to a particular song, will step up to the stage and share their story with the world. Whether their track helped them through heartbreak, became their anthem of triumph, or reminds them who they are, Your Song is exactly that…. Your’s. Alison Hammond will bring her trademark compassi


GORDON RAMSAY SET FOR SECOND NETFLIX SERIES FOLLOWING SUCCESSFUL FIRST SERIES
Netflix have reportedly commissioned a second series of Gordon Ramsay following the success of Being Gordon Ramsay, according to The Sun newspaper. The new series, titled Gordon Ramsay At 60, will follow the chef as he approaches a milestone birthday. A source told The Sun: "Being Gordon Ramsay is Netflix’s biggest non-scripted series ever. The appetite for a second show was absolutely huge, and when the idea of cataloguing Gordon reaching his landmark 60th was mooted, Netfli


LOVE ISLAND SET FOR FOURTH ALL STARS SERIES ON ITV2 IN 2027
Love Island All Stars has reportedly been renewed for a fourth series on ITV2 to air in 2027, according to The Sun newspaper. Once again, fan-favourite Islanders from across 11 years of the show will return to the famous Villa in search of that much-wanted spark, while navigating the relationship dilemmas of bombshells, heads turning and unfinished business. Love Island and Love Island: All Stars has proved to be one of ITV’s biggest shows for 16-34 audiences, having been t


SING WHEN YOU'RE WINNING: NEW FOOTBALL-THEMED GAMESHOW TO BE PILOTED
Audience tickets are now available for a pilot recording of a "Saturday night live talent show" called Sing When You're Winning. TV Zone understands it's produced by Gladiators producers Hungry Bear Media. Image: Applause Store UK A teaser shares: "Do you love to sing (or even just shout) as part of a much bigger crowd? Can you chant on the terraces with the rest of them? Open to everyone, all that's required is the ability and enthusiasm to learn a few words & sing (or chant


OLD TOWN MURDERS: MARTIN LEWIS JONES AND STEFFAN RHODRI TO LEAD CAST OF NEW BBC CRIME DRAMA
The BBC has commissioned Old Town Murders, a brand-new, witty, twisty crime series written, created and executive produced by Matthew Barry (Men Up, The Guest) and produced by Quay Street Productions for BBC iPlayer and BBC One in a co-commission with BBC Cymru Wales. Mark Lewis Jones (Baby Reindeer, The Crown) and Steffan Rhodri (Steeltown Murders, Men Up) lead the cast as DI Glyn Walsh and DS Sion Dearden, old friends and partners who should be on their last legs following


ITVX PASSES ONE BILLION STREAMS FOR 2026, HIGHEST RATING SHOWS REVEALED
ITVX has reached another milestone, with the platform now surpassing 1 billion streams for 2026. This landmark figure was reached eight days earlier than in 2025. Another month of strong performance on the streamer was underpinned by an unmissable slate of sport, drama and entertainment. Month of Record Streaming for Six Nations & Britain’s Got Talent 2026 is now the biggest year ever for streaming for two kingpins of the ITV sport and entertainment schedule - the Rugby Six



























































