Channel 4 has commissioned brand new original drama Wrong Move (6x60’) written and created by Ben Edwards (Coma, Miss Scarlet & The Duke), produced by BAFTA-winning production company Roughcut Television (Little Disasters, Coma, Big Boys) and distributed by Fremantle.   Wrong Move is a darkly comic thriller about three families bound by one fatal mistake. When it comes to stress, buying a property is right up there with bereavement and divorce. And the worst part of the whole

Ahead of the 19th series later this month, it has been revealed that Britain’s Got Talent will return for its landmark 20th series next year, and to mark the occasion, ITV have commissioned another round of Champions. Speaking to the Mail, Simon Cowell revealed for next year: "The same judges will be back. We are doing a champions show next year as well, the best of the best, which is brilliant. You get the best contestants from all over the world and you re-compete in a big

Channel 4 have commissioned a spin-off series from Married At First Sight UK for E4. The 24-episode series will reunite former contestants from both the UK and Australia versions for a second chance at love. Brits will be match by an Australian singleton, whilst Australian stars will be matched by somebody from the UK. They’ll take of leap of faith to find love as they jet off on luxury honeymoons and start a bold new chapter in their lives. Later this year, the most talked a

Channel 4 has commissioned Close to Home, a new four-part drama series produced by the multi-Academy Award, Golden Globe and BAFTA winning Element Pictures, a Fremantle company (Normal People, Bugonia). Based on Michael Magee’s debut novel, which received the prestigious 2023 Rooney Prize for Irish Literature and the Nero Prize for Debut Fiction 2024, Close to Home revels in the reckless decadence of youth and celebrates a generation growing up in the wake of the troubles. A

Adapted from Ben Macintyre’s best-selling book by three-time Emmy and WGA award-winning Will Smith (Slow Horses, Veep), Channel 4 has commissioned The Siege, starring Danny Dyer (Rivals, Mr Big Stuff), David Morrissey (Sherwood, Daddy Issues) and Motaz Malhees (The Voice of Hind Rajab, 200 Metres).    The Siege, directed by BAFTA winning Lewis Arnold (Time, Des) and executive produced by BAFTA winning Patrick Spence (Mr Bates vs The Post Office, A Spy Among Friends), for AC C

ITV announces the UK acquisition of the critically acclaimed drama This Close, which will stream exclusively on ITVX from 12 March. Created by and starring Shoshannah Stern and Josh Feldman, This Close is widely recognised as a landmark in television representation, with the first series created, written by and starring Deaf creators. Across its full two-season run, the drama offers a warm, intimate and often funny portrait of best friends Kate and Michael, both Deaf, as they

ITV announced the commission of Freddie Flintoff’s Mission: Nepal (w/t) a 3-part documentary series from 72 Films, a Fremantle company, following Freddie Flintoff and his inspirational surgeon Mr Jahrad Haq as they travel to Nepal on a mission to deliver life-changing facial surgery. In 2022, Freddie’s life changed forever after a car crash left him with life-altering facial injuries. He underwent extensive reconstructive surgery led by maxillofacial surgeon Mr Jahrad Haq. No

Here's a rundown of what happens on tonight's episode of Love Island All Stars, which continues on ITV2 and ITVX. ALL EYES ON THE FIREPIT: HARRISON AND JESSY MAKE THEIR DECISIONS AS LUCINDA’S RECOUPLING SPEECH TRIGGERS TENSION  In the morning, Harrison and Jessy talk about how their chats have been going.  He tells her: “I feel like me and Sher and me and Belle’s chats are so different…opposite end of the spectrum…I definitely fancy both…”. Jessy talks about her options: “I r

First Day on Earth, an original new drama created by the multi award-winning Michaela Coel (I May Destroy You, Chewing Gum) and co-produced with HBO. Joining Michaela will be Thandiwe Newton (Anaconda, God's Country) as Anya, Maxine Peake (I Swear, Say Nothing) as Helen, Danny Sapani (Halo, Harlots) as Ernest and Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who, Barbie) as Darren. British novelist Henri (Michaela Coel) is stuck. Work has dried up, her relationship is going nowhere. So when she's off

The latest schedules have been confirmed for week commencing XX XXXX 2026. The full rundown of the new and returning programmes can be found below. Dates Confirmed Britain's Got Talent (New Series) - Entertainment Saturday 21st February, 7pm, ITV1 The Walsh Sisters (New Series) - Drama Saturday 21st February, 9:15pm, BBC One The BAFTA Film Awards (New) - Entertainment Sunday 22nd February, 7pm, BBC One Who Wants To Be A Millionaire (New Series) - Entertainment Sunday 22nd Feb

Netflix have announced new feature-length documentary with Louis Theroux, Inside The Manosphere, which will be available from 11th March on the streamer. The film sees Theroux travel the US, including Miami, New York and Marbella, to meet a network of influencers and content creators at the heart of the extreme end of the Manosphere. The show explores how key figures, including Harrison Sullivan (AKA HS Tikky Tokky), Myron Gaines, Nicolas Kenn De Balinthazy (AKA Sneako), Just

Channel 4 has released the first look images for BBC Studios Comedy’s Break Clause. Written and created by Jess Bray (The Outlaws) and directed by Alice Snedden (Starstruck).   The six-part comedy series will star Samuel Bottomley (How to Have Sex) as Ben and Lara Ricote (Mitchell And Webb Are Not Helping) as Lil. Joining Samuel and Lara are John Thomson (Cold Feet) as Alan, Lucy Black (Gentleman Jack) as Deb, Catherine Cohen (Sentimental Value) as Jos, Charly Clive (Rooster)

Channel 4, Sony Pictures Television, and Playground today announce the cast joining Glenn Close in UP TO NO GOOD, an upcoming six-part drama written by Nina Raine (Bach & Sons, Consent) and Moses Raine (Donkey Heart), best known as playwrights and now making their debut as a writing duo for television. Based on Helene Tursten’s short story collections An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good and An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed, the series is directed by Lee Haven Jones (A Cruel L

Illusionist Derren Brown is to front a brand new Channel 4 social experiment series, titled Incognito. The new show will see ten members of the public from all walks of life and different backgrounds move into a "mysterious institution" for a week. Each of the ten contestants has a job likely to get them judged by others. The aim of the contestants is to keep their own job a secret, whilst also trying to figure out which jobs the other contestants do. They will take part in c

The BBC has released a first look at the return of hit drama Vigil, which will air on BBC iPlayer and BBC One later this year. The six-part third series, made by World Productions (Line of Duty, Until I Kill You, Showtrial), part of ITV Studios, has now wrapped after filming in Svalbard and Scotland.   DCI Amy Silva (Suranne Jones) and DI Kirsten Longacre (Rose Leslie) return for a new case that takes them to a remote Arctic research station, where a member of a covert Britis

Based on the multi-million bestselling novel and global phenomenon written by Barbara Taylor Bradford OBE, first look images of the iconic character Emma Harte have been released for A Woman of Substance, a brand-new adaptation of the classic novel. Previously Emmy-nominated and Channel 4’s biggest ever drama when it was made 40 years ago, this new revenge romp feels as searingly relevant today as it did back then.    Coming to Channel 4 next year, the images feature Brenda B

Britain’s Got Talent is back for its incredible 19th series! The nation’s most beloved talent show is back and returns to ITV’s Saturday night line-up on Saturday 21st February, once again taking centre stage across the spring season. Ant & Dec will lead the nation through a new round of unforgettable auditions as performers showcase their talents in the hope of reaching the live semi-finals, and winning over the four individual judges: Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dix

Reality competition The Fortune Hotel has officially been axed after two series by ITV TV Zone understands. It follows reports in November that the show was facing an uncertain future. Hosted by the incomparable Stephen Mangan, 10 pairs of contestants arrive at The Fortune Hotel, where they will be given an all-important briefcase. Inside one case is the ultimate jackpot of £250,000 in cash, eight are empty, and one contains the dreaded Early Checkout Card – whichever pair is

The British Soap Awards have been shelved by ITV for the second time, with the broadcaster confirming the ceremony will not air in 2026. It's the second time the awards ceremony has been shelved, with the show also not airing in 2024. An ITV spokesperson told RadioTimes: "The British Soap Awards is taking a break and won't be on air in 2026." The Awards ceremony in June 2023 reached 5.7 million viewers in total, with just under one million streams on ITVX and a peak of 3.2 mi

Here's a rundown of what happens on tonight's episode of Love Island All Stars, which continues on ITV2 and ITVX. A SHOCK SHOWDOWN ROCKS THE VILLA  Lucinda pulls Belle for a chat as Belle asks her: “What have I done, am I in trouble?” Leanne and Sean watch them both from the Firepit. Sean comments: “Cinds is a boss, she’s got that!”  Realising it’s about her situation with Belle and Scott, Leanne adds: “Lucinda is doing my dirty work for me, at least I don't have to do it cau

Alan Carr, alongside comedian pals Jack Dee, Tom Allen and Joanne McNally, are to front a new Prime Video travelogue which will see them embark on a road trip to attempt 'try before you die' experiences, reports The Sun newspaper. Meanwhile, Alan Carr is to embark on the search of his very own castle for new Disney+ series Alan Carr: Castle Man, the streamer has announced. The new series will be produced by Expectation. Alan Carr said: "Some men when they have a midlife cris

Hosted by Olivia Attwood, The Heat sees ten ambitious chefs travel to Barcelona, working under multi Michelin Star award-winning chef Jean-Christophe Novelli, who is opening an exclusive summer restaurant at the glamorous Port Vell Marina and on a mission to find the next rising star. But this isn’t just a straight-forward cooking competition - each day when the kitchen service is over, the cameras keep rolling because when you’re living, working and competing with one anothe

Claudia Winkleman is to join Clare Balding and the team to present live coverage of the world’s most famous dog show, Crufts, when it returns to Channel 4 on Thursday 5th March. The four-day event will be broadcast across Channel 4 and More4, with almost 20 hours of live television to delight dog lovers across the country.  Regular Crufts reporter Radzi Chinyanganya returns, alongside Paralympic champion swimmer Ellie Simmonds who is back for a second year in the halls of Bir

Kerry Godliman and Nina Singh are to star as Dalziel and Pascoe in a fresh and contemporary reimagining of the beloved British detective series, based on the books by Reginald Hill.   The series centres on the relationship between seasoned Detective Inspector Andrea Dalziel, played by Kerry Godliman (Trigger Point, Spinal Tap: The End Continues, Whitstable Pearl, After Life, Save Me) and the newly qualified, by the book perfectionist Detective Sergeant Paige Pascoe played by