Presented by TV presenter, author, podcaster and BBC Radio 2 presenter Sara Cox, professional model makers will bring places, people and iconic moments in time back to life via miniature models. These special, one-off models, will not only celebrate cherished and emotional family stories, but also tap into our collective cultural heritage around events, design and fashions, or common themes. Whether it is a life event, a snap-shot of mid-century design or a memory tied to tre

A new iteration of the epic series Civilisations, building on the success of the original and its 2018 reincarnation. This time, with the help of experts and museum curators, we’ll unpack the story of how art and artefacts left behind by great civilisations can explain how powerful societies in the ancient world suddenly collapsed. From war, to dictatorship, to climate change and pandemic, Civilisations: Rise and Fall (w/t) sets out how the forces that brought about the end o

Clash of the Comics, the wild, unpredictable award-winning live event that sees some of the biggest names in comedy wrestling against each other and some of the UK’s top professional wrestlers, will air on British TV for the first time next month on U and U&Dave as a special produced by Expectation (1x160’). Having previously appeared at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Just for Laughs London and Melbourne International Comedy Festival as The Wrestling, Clash of the Comics is c

Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey are back grappling with the new addition to the family, Gemma’s daughter, baby Sadie. Set in Stockport the new series will see Gemma (Aimee Lou Wood) coming to terms with life as a mum while Malcolm (David Morrissey) is just thrilled to be a grandad. But wherever Malcolm is, Derek (David Fynn) is never too far behind. Good job Gemma can turn to best friend Cherry (Taj Atwal) for advice as well as sister Catherine (Sharon Rooney) and boss Rit

The hugely popular and award winning Changing Ends returns for a third series this Autumn on ITVX, ITV1 & STV. Since the series 1 launch, Alan Carr’s semi autobiographical comedy has been streamed over 14 million times on ITVX, been BAFTA nominated and earlier this year won an RTS Award. We join series three in the summer of 1989 as Alan enters a new era as a fully fledged teenager. Growing up brings Alan new problems as he struggles to find his place in the world and gets pa

Our picks of what to watch during the week ahead. I'M A CELEBRITY... GET ME OUT OF HERE! Daily, ITV1 The new line up of celebrities for 2025 will leave their plush pads and luxuries far behind, as they spend up to three weeks taking on the Australian jungle with a whole host of surprises created just for them. Whoever ends up in the legendary jungle camp will find themselves cut off from the outside world, and stuck on a diet of rice and beans. Their fate will be in the hand

Our picks of what to watch during the week ahead. MR BURTON Monday, BBC One Film biopic that tells the true story of the relationship between Port Talbot schoolmaster Philip Burton and a wild young schoolboy called Richard Jenkins, the son of a wayward drunk. Richard dreamed of becoming an actor, but his ambitions were in danger of being derailed by a combination of family trouble, the pressure of war, and his own lack of discipline. Mr Burton recognised the raw talent in Ri

BAFTA-award winning Nicôle Lecky’s highly anticipated second drama coming to BBC iPlayer and BBC One this November.   The series is led by Eve Best (House of the Dragon, The King’s Speech), Carmen Ejogo (True Detective, The Penguin), Imogen Faires (Goldie’s Oldies, Marcella), newcomer Amelia May and Nicôle Lecky (Mood, Sweetpea), who also serves as an executive producer.  Meet Lorna (Carmen Ejogo), a self-made, successful, mixed black businesswoman from North West London who

Celebrity MasterChef is set to return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer this autumn for its 20th series, recorded earlier in the year with new 2025 judge Grace Dent and John Torode. Five weeks of extraordinary challenges await, where the judges will oversee culinary this competition that will push the 15 celebrities beyond the comfort of their showbiz jobs. Acting the part won’t cut the mustard and singing for your supper will not equal success. The only thing guaranteed is that jus

This series celebrates the most excruciating and hilarious TV cock-ups mishaps and gaffes from the great and good of television over many decades. Episodes include TV moments, live TV, TV guests, reality TV, chat shows and game shows. We are guided through our journey by a wealth of diverse faces, some of whom were directly involved in the moments. Others - such as comedians, celebrities and commentators - provide context, analysis and wit to the proceedings. Contributors inc

BBC programme follows Radio 2 DJ Sara Cox as she pushes herself to the very limit to complete her Great Northern Marathon Challenge, raising funds for BBC Children in Need. Sara’s five-day gruelling challenge requires her to carry Pudsey bear on her back and trek 135 miles through the wild beauty of the Northumberland National Park, climb up into the Pennines and journey across Yorkshire to deliver her extra special package to his motherland – Pudsey, Leeds. Run, walk or craw

Once again, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) will open the doors to the most breathtaking, innovative homes across the UK, as they hunt for the architectural gem that will take home the coveted title.   Presented by the ever-curious Kevin McCloud, alongside architects Damion Burrows and Natasha Huq, the four-part series offers exclusive access to the finest contemporary homes, offering audiences a rare glimpse inside the country’s most cutting-edge architectur

This compelling true crime series begins with a chilling piece of audio - a real recording made by a killer. Each episode in the series investigates a different murder case, retracing events from the moment a crucial call was made. Sometimes it’s a desperate 999 call, other times a voicemail, or call to a loved one, but in every case, the voice we hear belongs to the person responsible for the crime. Some killers attempt to hide their guilt behind panic or false concern, whil

Cancer Detectives: Finding the Cures is 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 will follow Professor