

THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW: THIS WEEK'S CELEBRITY GUESTS AND PERFORMER REVEALED
Graham Norton welcomes the biggest stars of film, TV and music on to his sofa for chat, performances and comedy. Across the series the cream of the celebrity crop will delight viewers with tales from the most-talked about TV series and movies. Plus, the biggest Hollywood stars will exclusively discuss the movie moments that have kept the nation on the edge of their seats. The hottest actors, musicians, broadcasters and comedians will appear alongside stars of the stage and


THE MASKED SINGER: TEABAG UNMASKED, CELEBRITY IDENTITY REVEALED
WARNING SPOILERS BELOW Joel Dommett hosts the seventh series of the ultimate guessing game, The Masked Singer. On the celebrity detective panel are presenters Davina McCall and Maya Jama, comedian Mo Gilligan and broadcaster Jonathan Ross. A fresh batch of famous faces will don a line-up of extraordinary and elaborate costumes, in a bid to disguise their identities, as they sing in front of a studio audience and the celebrity judging panel. On tonight's show, Teabag was un


PICKS OF THE WEEK: 05-11 JANUARY 2026, WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK
Our picks of what to watch during the week ahead. JUNIOR BAKE OFF Monday-Friday, Channel 4 Thousands applied, but only 20 made it through to the famous Bake Off tent for the most exciting junior baking competition yet. Harry Hill hosts while Ravneet Gill and Liam Charles unite as judges with the tough job of finding Britain’s best junior baker. CORRIEDALE Monday, ITV1 For the first time in British soap history, the episode will see characters from both soaps come together


RICHARD OSMAN'S HOUSE OF GAMES: THIS WEEK'S CELEBRITY GUESTS REVEALED
Richard Osman hosts the teatime quiz where a group of four famous faces go toe to toe in testing their general knowledge skills in a variety of entertaining games. This week's contestants are Huge Davies, Amy Dowden, Humphrey Ker and Jamie-Lee O'Donnell A daily winner is declared following a quickfire round at the end of each show, and the scores are tallied across the week, resulting in an overall champion being crowned on Friday. Will the winning stars opt for the much-cove


Call The Midwife | Series 15 Preview (BBC One)
The Nonnatus team grow increasingly concerned for the welfare of four young children. Sister Catherine faces her first solo delivery, and the midwives attend a women’s lib meeting. Regular cast returning for the new series are Judy Parfitt as Sister Monica Joan, Jenny Agutter as Sister Julienne, Laura Main as Shelagh Turner, Helen George as Trixie Aylward, Cliff Parisi as Fred Buckle, Ste phen McGann as Dr Turner, Linda Bassett as Nurse Crane, Annabelle Apsion as Violet Buckl


Father Brown | Series 13 Preview (BBC One)
Mark Williams is back as Father Brown, the crime busting clergyman based on the classic character created by GK Chesterton. The 13th series also sees the return of fan favourite cast members Tom Chambers as Inspector Sullivan, Claudie Blakley as the new Mrs Isabel Sullivan, Ruby-May Martinwood as Brenda and John Burton as Sergeant Goodfellow. Also returning are Nancy Carroll as Lady Felicia, John Light as Hercule Flambeau, Lex Shrapnel as Father Lazarus, Roger May as Canon Fo


Casualty | Preview (BBC One)
In the first episode of the new series, it’s the hottest day of the year, and the ED’s two new resident doctors are put to the test. Dylan is spooked by his past, while Nicole is reminded of Ngozi. Meanwhile, Following a competitive tender process, BBC Studios has won the contract to produce Casualty, the award-winning continuing drama. The BBC Studios’ bid scored highest against the published criteria. The process has created an opportunity to increase Welsh portrayal and th


Black Ops | Series 2 Preview (BBC One)
Multi-award winning BBC comedy thriller Black Ops returns for a second series for BBC One and iPlayer. BAFTA award winner Gbemisola Ikumelo reprises her role as Dom, and Hammed Animashaun returns as Kay, alongside Akemnji Ndifornyen as gang boss Tevin. Series two sees a star-studded line-up of guest stars joining the cast including, Tom Stourton (Barbie, Poor Things), Nigel Havers (Chariots of Fire, Coronation Street), Annette Badland (Heartstopper, Ted Lasso), Ed Speleers (S


THE SIDEMEN'S INSIDE RETURNS FOR THIRD SERIES ON NETFLIX, LINE-UP REVEALED
The Sidemen's reality show Inside returns to Netflix this year with a brand new line-up, which The Sun newspaper have revealed. The Sidemen are made up of seven YouTubers - Ethan Payne, Harry Lewis, Joshua Bradley, KSI, Simon Minter, Tobi Brown and Vikram Barn - who have nearly 150 million subscribers between them. It follow the group's previous work with Netflix on a documentary following their journey to success earlier this year. Inside sees a group of 10-12 content creat


TASKMASTER REVEALS LINE-UP FOR 21st SERIES ON CHANNEL 4, FAMOUS FACES TAKING PART ANNOUNCED
Hot on the heels of Taskmaster’s annual celebration which saw five famous faces compete for glory in New Year Treat, it has been revealed which five brand-new stout-hearted contestants are set to grasp the opportunity to impress the mighty Taskmaster Greg Davies, under the vigilant observation of Little Alex Horne, in series 21 of the International Emmy nominated, and BAFTA and Rose D’Or winning show. The fearless five who have signed up to leave all dignity at the door an


THE MASKED SINGER: DISC JOCKEY UNMASKED, CELEBRITY IDENTITY REVEALED
WARNING SPOILERS BELOW Joel Dommett hosts the seventh series of the ultimate guessing game, The Masked Singer. On the celebrity detective panel are presenters Davina McCall and Maya Jama, comedian Mo Gilligan and broadcaster Jonathan Ross. A fresh batch of famous faces will don a line-up of extraordinary and elaborate costumes, in a bid to disguise their identities, as they sing in front of a studio audience and the celebrity judging panel. On tonight's show, Disc Jockey wa


ITV EDIT THE MASKED SINGER TO REMOVE PERFORMANCE FROM FIRST EPISODE
EXCLUSIVE ITV have made major edits to tonight's opening episode of The Masked Singer, editing out one celebrity's performance from the first episode completely, TV Zone understands. Joel Dommett and the panel Earlier today (Saturday 3rd January) ITV announced a schedule change which saw the first episode of the series reduced from 90 minutes to 80 minutes, starting at 6:40pm rather than the billed 6:30pm. An ITV spokesperson told TV Zone: "In light of the tragic events in Sw


HEATED RIVALRY: HIT ROMANCE DRAMA COMES TO SKY THIS JANUARY IN THE UK
All episodes of Heated Rivalry, the steamy romantic drama adapted from Rachel Reid’s critically acclaimed Game Changers book series, will land on Sky and streaming service NOW on 10 January in the UK and Ireland. Heated Rivalry chronicles the story of rival hockey players Shane and Ilya. Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie) are two of the biggest stars in Major League Hockey, bound by ambition, rivalry, and a magnetic pull neither of them fully


THE WEAKEST LINK: CELEBRITY CONTESTANTS ON TONIGHT'S EPISODE REVEALED
Another star studded line up of celebrity contestants battle it out in one of the world’s most iconic quizzes, where the celebrities work as a team to build a cash prize for charity whilst trying to avoid the walk of shame and being voted ‘The Weakest Link’ by their fellow contestants. On tonight's episode are Josh Widdicombe, Sue Cleaver, Nicola Adams, Maryam Moshiri, Banjo Beale, Charlotte Hawkins, Curtis Davies and Julie Lin. The Weakest Link continues Saturdays on BBC One


CELEBRITY CATCHPHRASE: FAMOUS FACES ON TONIGHT'S EPISODE REVEALED
The new series of classic gameshow Celebrity Catchphrase continues on ITV1 with host Stephen Mulhern. Each episode features three celebrities contestants all playing for charity. If the three celebrities can ‘say what they see’ they could get the chance to win £50,000 for their chosen charity. In tonight's episode are Natalie Cassidy, Sam Aston and Lou Sanders. Celebrity Catchphrase airs on ITV1 and ITVX.


Millionaire Hot Seat | Preview (ITV1)
A twist on the classic Millionaire format, Millionaire Hot Seat sees six contestants vying for a chance to win big — but there's no room for indecision. Hosted by Jeremy Clarkson, this thrilling fast-paced twist on the global Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? phenomenon puts six contestants in a battle against the clock and each other for a chance to win life-changing money. In Millionaire Hot Seat, every second counts - players take turns in the Hot Seat facing Jeremy and climb


Patience | Series 2 Preview (Channel 4)
Produced by Eagle Eye Drama (The Couple Next Door, Professor T), filming has commenced on a second series of hit drama Patience. Series one, which aired earlier this year, was Channel 4’s biggest drama launch in four years and averaged 4.2 million viewers. Joining the cast for series two will be BAFTA-winning actor, Jessica Hynes (Spaced, There She Goes, W1A, Miss Austen) as DI Frankie Monroe who will bring a different dynamic to the station and a new boss for Patience and t


Digging For Britain | Series 13 Preview (BBC Two)
During six exciting episodes, Professor Alice Roberts and her team of experts uncover some of the most remarkable finds the series has ever featured. Episode one sees Alice Roberts travel through the East of Britain to the area’s most exciting archaeological digs. Episode 1: Featuring visceral evidence of a bloody massacre in the Scottish Highlands, one of the largest Roman cemeteries ever found in Britain, Bradford’s first Muslim burial, more finds in Carlisle from a Roman b


Can You Keep A Secret? | Preview (BBC One)
Six-part sitcom starring Dawn French, Mark Heap, Craig Roberts and Mandip Gill, and written by Simon Mayhew-Archer, the producer of hit BBC Comedy This Country. Dawn (French & Saunders, The Vicar of Dibley) plays widow Debbie Fendon - granny, lawn bowler, tinpot dictator - who will stop at nothing to make sure her family’s protected. Unfortunately, most of the time the person they really need protecting from is her. When her hermit-like husband William (Mark Heap - Friday Nig


THE 1% CLUB SET FOR VALENTINES DAY AND KIDS SPECIALS AHEAD OF NEW SERIES OF HIT QUIZ ON ITV
BAFTA-nominated Lee Mack’s award-winning hit ITV game show returns for a fifth series, with a Valentines Day special and Kids special. The show sees 100 contestants begin every show, but to make it to the end and win the top prize of up to £100,000, contestants must correctly answer a question only 1% of the country would get right. Contestants of all ages and backgrounds can take part, because, unlike most quizzes, no swotting up on general knowledge is required to do well -


CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER "RESTED" BY ITV FOR 2026, WITH SHOW EXPECTED TO RETURN IN 2027 ON ITV2
Celebrity Big Brother will not be returning to screens this year, with the show instead expected to return in Spring 2027. When the show does return, it will be airing on ITV2 instead of ITV1 as previously announced. Due to ITV's rich reality slate in the first half of 2026, which includes I'm A Celebrity: South Africa, The Summit, Nobody's Fool and The Neighbourhood, Celebrity Big Brother will not air this year. The main series of Big Brother will return this Autumn for its


BLIND DATE: EMILY ATACK 'SET TO HOST' REBOOT OF CLASSIC SERIES ON DISNEY+
It's official - Blind Date is being rebooted by streamer Disney+ for a brand new series, with a reimagined and refreshed format. The classic studio format sees contestants choosing from three potential partners who are hidden away behind a screen. The contestant would eventually pick one suitor to take on a date after asking numerous questions. The series was most recently hosted by Paul O'Grady on Channel 5, however Disney+ promise "Blind Date like you've never seen before"


RATINGS: THE TRAITORS RETURNS TO BBC ONE WITH LARGEST LAUNCH AUDIENCE EVER
Claudia Winkleman hosts the ultimate reality game of trust and treachery with new twists and new players. Time to take to the edge of your seat once more as 22 people from across the UK descend on a Scottish castle to win up to £120k. Let the mind games begin. The show returned on New Year's Day to an audience of 6.4 million viewers - making it the largest audience for the opening episode of the show ever, with a peak of just over 7 million. In the opening episode, the secret


NEW IN 2026: NEW REALITY SURVIVAL COMPETITION SERIES APOCALYPSE SET FOR CHANNEL 4
Channel 4 have confirmed the commission of Apocalypse (previously titled Survive The City), a new eight-part reality format from The Garden, who produced Alone for the broadcaster. In this bold and ambitious social experiment, Channel 4 is sending a group of ordinary people to a jaw dropping, real world location - an abandoned town that bears all the hallmarks of being ravaged by an apocalyptic event. They'll have to survive for 28 days without running water, heating, or ele
































































