Fans are set to be transported back to 1972 with a newly re-edited version of the classic Doctor Who story ‘The Sea Devils’, airing on BBC iPlayer from 6am and BBC Four at 7pm on Sunday 7th December, ahead of the foes’ highly anticipated return in The War Between the Land and the Sea at 8:30pm on BBC iPlayer and BBC One.   This new 90-minute blockbuster special condenses the original six-part adventure into a feature-length experience, with updated sound design by Mark Ayres,

The BBC has announced that the highly anticipated series The War Between the Land and the Sea is set to launch with a thrilling double bill on Sunday 7 th December from 8:30pm simultaneously on BBC iPlayer and BBC One.   The five-part series follows Barclay (Russell Tovey), a low-level UNIT staff member whose ordinary life becomes a world of terror when an ancient species rises from the sea. Barclay becomes humanity’s ambassador when the mysterious Salt (Gugu Mbatha-Raw) eme

Acclaimed murder-mystery drama Shetland has been renewed for an eleventh series on BBC One, according to production listings seen by TV Zone. The BBC are yet to formally announced the recommission. In the tenth series, currently airing on BBC One, Calder and Tosh are drawn to a remote village following the sinister murder of an elderly woman. As they begin to unravel life in this close-knit community, shocking, long-buried secrets rise to the surface with unexpected consequen

As the latest gallantly fought 20 th series draws to a close, with Maisie Adam emerging victorious and earning a place in the upcoming fourth instalment of Champion of Champions IV, Taskmaster has also revealed a brand-new quintet of star contestants for Taskmaster’s New Year Treat which is set to return over the festive season with a two episode double-helping for the first time.    Inviting five radically different famous faces from all corners of the entertainment world,

This December, EastEnders icon Pat Evans is set to return to Walford for a special episode in Nigel’s dementia storyline as Pam St Clement reprises her legendary role.   Made famous for her eccentric wardrobe, countless love affairs, explosive storylines, and who can forget those earrings, Pam put Pat Evans/Harris/Butcher on the map as one of Walford’s most formidable, and much-loved matriarchs, who remains to be one of the most iconic characters in British television as a wh

Strictly Come Dancing has revealed the four celebrities returning to the ballroom for one night only, for a spectacular group dance as part of this year's Blackpool specials (22 and 23 November).   Ashley Roberts, Danny Mac, Jay McGuiness and Layton Williams will join forces with Strictly's Professional Dancers for a dazzling routine that will see them each revisit one of their most famous Strictly moments, before coming together for a joyful celebration of dance in the lavis

Filming has started in the West Midlands for Stepping Up, a brand-new six-part comedy series written by and starring Josh Pugh (Sneakerhead, How Are You? It's Alan (Partridge)), directed by Jack Clough (People Just Do Nothing, Things You Should Have Done) and produced by Roughcut Television (Big Boys, We Might Regret This, Things You Should Have Done) for Channel 4.  Alongside Josh, who plays… Josh: an over-enthusiastic stepdad, is a dynamic ensemble cast including Denise Wel

5 has announced a brand-new travel special from JetSetTV, Jane McDonald’s Nashville (2x60’). The two-part series will follow beloved television personality and seasoned traveller, Jane McDonald as she embarks on a once in a lifetime dream trip to Music City. Jane will explore the delights of the Country Music capital of the world, putting together her very own Must-See, Must-Do list of Nashville’s top attractions. Her Nashville wish list includes the famous Jack Daniel’s Dist

The countdown has started! There are just two days to go until Pudsey and his many friends return with the much-cherished annual BBC Children in Need Appeal night this Friday 14 November at 7pm.   The night will be jam-packed with emotional performances, special moments and sketches, with children at the heart of everything.   The BBC has revealed a first look image at one of this years’ sketches which will see sixteen year old BAFTA winner BBC Children in Need presenter Lenn

BBC Daytime has co-commissioned with BBC Northern Ireland, two new series as part of the Hot House initiative, with support from Northern Ireland Screen, one of which is Ronan Keating’s Wild Atlantic, produced by Alleycats TV. The second programme will be announced at a later date. Ronan Keating’s Wild Atlantic is an Irish travelogue will take audiences on an epic journey to a place that he loves: the Wild Atlantic Coast of Ireland, one of the most magical, beautiful and heal

Do You Know Your Place? is a brand new 20x30’ celebrity quiz show presented by Vernon Kay and made by Stellify Media based in Northern Ireland. Each episode Vernon will put his three celebrity guest’s knowledge of the UK to the test, with the help or hindrance from The Traitors alumni Paul Gorton as he acts as Vernon’s ‘unreliable’ tour guide. Paul will be out and about, in a different town or city each episode, setting questions to the celebs back in studio - their job... to

As revealed by TV Zone earlier this Summer, daytime quiz The Finish Line has been recommissioned for a fourth series and a week of Celebrity specials on BBC One and iPlayer following its continued success. The popular quiz show sees Roman Kemp putting players through their paces in a thrilling combination of racing and quizzing, accompanied by Sarah Greene. Roman Kemp comments: “I’m so happy that The Finish Line is coming back to Northern Ireland to film for a fourth series a

The National Lottery's New Year's Eve Big Bash will not return for 2025, it has been confirmed. The National Lottery has stated that the show will be taking a "break" this year and will not be part of ITV's festive schedule for 2025. Previously hosted by Alesha Dixon & Jason Manford and most recently by Fleur East & Vernon Kay, the Big Bash is a spectacular music and entertainment show that brings together some of the UK’s most celebrated stars for a party like no other. Alo

The Chase: The Bloopers will return to ITV for another special, featuring hilarious outtakes from the hit daytime quiz. Plus, The Chase's annual Christmas special will be returning later this year, however it seems only one episode rather than the traditional two episodes. The special will be recorded in November, with four celebrities take on the Chasers, who are traditionally in fancy dress, with the aim of winning thousands of pounds for their chosen charities. Hosted by B