As another year draws to an end, Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra host an array of musical legends and brand new stars to take us into 2026. Joining Jools and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra are Ronnie Wood, Olivia Dean, Lulu, Jessie J, Craig David, Heather Small, The Kooks, Imelda May, Joe Webb, David Hermlin and Ruby Turner. Legendary Rolling Stone guitarist Ronnie Wood recently celebrated his 60-year career in music. He joins Jools to perform songs from his

The Last Leg of the Year is set to be a gloriously irreverent send-off to 2025 with guests Joe Marler, Masie Adam, Dani Dyer, Lenny Henry and Phil Wang. Featuring hilarious VTs (including a a special appearance from Craig David himself), joyously raucous debate and special musical performances, together they’ll take a good-natured look back at the absolute circus that was 2025, all while squinting at the looming promise (or is it?) of 2026. With their trademark blend of acerb

What to watch on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day... NEW YEAR'S EVE  The Weakest Link Romesh Ranganathan asks the questions in one of the world’s most iconic quizzes. Eight celebrities hope to show off their general knowledge and bank as much money as possible for charity before voting off the weakest link in each round. The celebrity contestants in this episode are Charlotte Crosby, Patsy Palmer, Keith Brymer-Jones, Ian ‘H’ Watkins, Fatiha El-Ghorri, Merlin Griffiths, Bash

Steal is a contemporary, high-octane thriller about the heist of the century and the ordinary office worker, Zara (Sophie Turner), who finds herself at the heart of it. A typical work day at a pension fund investment company, Lochmill Capital, is upended when a gang of violent thieves burst in and force Zara and her best mate Luke (Archie Madekwe) to execute their demands. But who would steal billions of pounds of ordinary people’s pensions and why? DCI Rhys (Jacob Fortune-Ll

Britain's sharpest armchair critics are back to share more of their insightful and passionate takes on the festive season's biggest and best shows. Each episode is filmed over the previous seven days, covering that week’s TV and news highlights. In each household, Gogglebox will capture their instant reactions, love/hate relationships and fierce debates on the best and worst television shows of the past week – all from the comfort of their sofas. From the Saturday night j

The BAFTA award-winning business show, The Apprentice, fronted by business tycoon Lord Sugar alongside his trusted advisors Baroness Karren Brady and Tim Campbell MBE, returns for its 20th series next year. 18 brand new candidates are set to battle it out for the opportunity of a lifetime and win Lord Sugar’s £250,000 investment and mentorship. For the candidates who survive the first boardroom with Lord Sugar, an array of challenging tasks lie ahead. Meanwhile, the BBC will

Netflix have released first look images and confirmed a February launch for new thriller from Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee. Written and created by Lisa McGee, the eight-part comedy series will air onNetflix. The series will follow Saoirse (Roísín Gallagher), Robyn (Sinéad Keenan) and Dara (Caoilfhionn Dunne) who have been friends since school. Now in their late thirties they lead very different lives. Saoirse a successful writer with a compulsion to hit the self-destruct bu

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

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

A look ahead to next week's episodes of Coronation Street, with a full rundown of each episode. Monday 5th January In the build up to Corriedale this episode sees Debbie and Ronnie’s guests prepare to leave the wedding party in the minibus, each of them caught up in dramas of their own. A drunken Carl is keen to escape but hasn't bargained on Debbie jumping into his car. Meanwhile a desperate Kit and Carla head in the other direction towards Yorkshire on a mission to stop Be

A look ahead to next week's episodes of EastEnders, with synopsis and first look images of what's in store. Monday 5th January - Jean’s behaviour causes concern, Phil and Julie visit a care home with Nigel, and Kathy gets badmouthed by a new competitor. Tuesday 6th January - Nicola has a plan for revenge, Alfie tries to handle a difficult situation, and Phil makes a big decision about the future. Wednesday 7th January - Ravi is thrown into a dangerous situation, Linda atten

The 10x60’ series follows 12 passionate, home potters as they strive to create their most intricate and imaginative work, before their pieces are judged by the expert judging duo and a variety of well-known faces and experts from the world of pottery. Siobhán McSweeney hosts, as judges Keith Brymer Jones and Rich Miller set more challenges than you can throw your crockery at, ultimately deciding which potter becomes Potter of the Week - and which potter must be sent home. THE

Award-winning actor and comedian Rob Brydon is to host ITV’s eagerly anticipated new primetime version of The Floor. With his trademark humour and warmth seen in projects such as Gavin & Stacey, Would I Lie to You? and The Trip, Rob will now bring his inimitable style to the fast-paced high-stakes gameplay of this innovative quiz show format. In The Floor, 81 quiz fanatics face off in quiz duels on a giant LED floor divided into 81 equal squares, each representing its own fie

Set in the sweltering heat of Atlanta, Anna lives in haunting reclusivity, fading away from her friends and career as a news anchor. But when she overhears about a murder in Dahlonega – the sleepy town where she grew up – Anna is snapped back to life, pouncing on the case and searching for answers. Detective Jack Harper is strangely suspicious of her involvement, chasing her into the crosshairs of his own investigation. There are two sides to every story: HIS & HERS, which me

The BBC today confirms that BAFTA award-winning television presenter Claudia Winkleman will host her own chat show, The Claudia Winkleman Show (7x50’) , launching on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in Spring 2026. Produced by So Television - the production company behind the hugely successful and multi award-winning The Graham Norton Show - each episode will see Claudia welcome the biggest names from the worlds of film, television, music and beyond to her sofa for lively conversation

Netflix have released the trailer for new access documentary following Take That. With access to Gary, Howard and Mark and featuring interviews with Jason and Robbie, this series will give unprecedented insight into one of Britain’s most successful and beloved bands. Take That lands 27th January on Netflix.

In February 2026, the multi award-winning singer and songwriter Rick Astley will join BBC Radio 2’s Dermot O’Leary for the next edition of BBC Two and BBC iPlayer’s Reel Stories. Reel Stories, which launched in 2018, sees Dermot sit down in a London cinema with some of music’s biggest stars to watch back the pivotal moments of their lives and careers. In Reel Stories: Rick Astley, Rick and Dermot discuss: Rick’s early years as the drummer and then lead vocalist in the soul ba

ITV release the trailer for the highly anticipated second season of After the Flood, starring Sophie Rundle as Jo Marshall (Gentleman Jack, Peaky Blinders), Olivier nominee Lorraine Ashbourne (Alma’s Not Normal, Sherwood, Bridgerton) as Molly Marshall, Nicholas Gleaves (The Crown, The Rising) as Sergeant Phil Mackie, Philip Glenister (Belgravia, Life on Mars) as Jack Radcliffe and Matt Stokoe (The Hunt For Raoul Moat, The Bodyguard) returns as Jo’s husband, Pat Holman. Alun A

A look back at some the shows which were axed this year... Dancing On Ice, ITV For more information, click here Stranded On Honeymoon Island, BBC For more information, click here Alison Hammond's Big Weekend, BBC For more information, click here Ten Pound Poms, BBC For more information, click here Between The Covers, BBC For more information, click here Spent, BBC For more information, click here My Mum, Your Dad, ITV For more information, click here Pictionary, ITV For more

A look back at some of the biggest TV news stories of the year... ITV SOAP SCHEDULE CHANGES February ITV announced that from January 2026,  Coronation Street and Emmerdale will move to a new scheduling pattern on ITV1, introducing a soaps power hour from Monday-Friday, with 30 minute Emmerdale episodes at 8pm, and 30 minute Coronation Street episodes at 8.30pm. Episodes will continue to drop at 7am on ITVX, before transmission that evening. DANCING ON ICE AXED March An ITV

ITV's new soap schedule, announced earlier this year, from 2026 will open up a new early evening 7:30pm slot each weekday. We take a look at some of the new and returning shows set to occupy that slot...  THE MARTIN LEWIS MONEY SHOW Returns late January at new time of 7:15-8:00pm Presented by Martin Lewis CBE, the world of personal finance continues to feel like a difficult challenge for so many in today’s cost-of-living crisis, from news stories of bailiffs going into homes

Start your engines! Snatch a look at the international charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent as global glamazons sashay down the runway to become Queen of the Mothertucking World. In this series spin off, the winning formula of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK is elevated to the next level as RuPaul invites the crème de la crème of Drag Racers from across the globe to compete alongside the Drag Race UK queens for the coveted title of Queen of the Mother Tucking World. Judge Supremo, Ru

The new and returning titles airing in 2026...  WISDOM OF THE CROWD A primetime entertainment format hosted by John Bishop that blends humour with fast-paced gameplay, invites those watching at home to play along and see if they have what it takes to beat the Wisdom of the Crowd. Each episode sees individual contestants face against a group of 200 people in the studio, all trying to answer unique number-based questions. But do they have what it takes to beat the average guess

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 our celebrity judging panel. Davina McCall, Maya Jama, Jonathan Ross and Mo Gilligan are heading back to their detective chairs as the nation’s favourite guessing game begins all over again. The panel will be joined by an array of guest panelists throughout the series who will be joining in on all of th