The presenter is set to help a new bunch of furry friends search for a loving home as she heads to Battersea Dogs and Cats Home for a second series of the programme, which has inspired countless animal lovers to adopt a pet. The series will tell the stories of some of the latest arrivals and Alison will be on hand to get stuck in with the walking, feeding and training as she helps the expert staff and volunteers take care of the animals as they continue their rescue journey.

5 will continue to showcase a weekly 90’ highlights show - a compilation of the very best bits of YouTube channel Piers Morgan Uncensored - in what is believed to be the worlds-first collaboration between a YouTube current affairs show and a legacy broadcaster.  5 commissioning editor Federico Ruiz said: " Once we got Piers on the channel, we weren’t going to let him go without a fight. Now more than ever we need his unique brand of fearless, no-nonsense journalism - and ever

New six-part series based on Andy West’s acclaimed memoir The Life Inside, from the multi-award-winning writer Dennis Kelly (Together, Utopia, Matilda The Musical). The series is produced by award-winning SISTER (Black Doves, This Is Going to Hurt, Chernobyl) with filming in and around Liverpool wrapping earlier this year.   Josh Finan (The Responder) leads the cast as Dan, a philosopher who begins teaching a class of men in prison. The first look pictures introduce Dan’s cla

Upcoming original series GIRL TAKEN - previously announced as Baby Doll - starring Alfie Allen, Jill Halfpenny, Tallulah Evans, and Delphi Evans. Based on the novel Baby Doll by Hollie Overton, GIRL TAKEN follows the story of twin sisters Lily and Abby, whose lives are shattered when Lily is abducted from their quiet rural English town by beloved local teacher Rick Hansen. After years of abuse in captivity, Lily escapes - only to discover that freedom brings its own challenge

What to watch today, Monday 22nd December 2025.  Celebrity MasterChef Celebrity MasterChef Christmas Cook-Off fizzes back with another seriously yummy helping of festive cheer. The guest list includes celebrities that are firmly positioned at the top of their showbiz trees: reality TV star GK Barry, award-winning actor and all-round top boy Kola Bokinni, BBC disability correspondent and TV presenter Nikki Fox, and stand-up comic, who is also the excitable voice of Love Island

US chat show host Jimmy Kimmel is to share a personal message with the nation in The Alternative Christmas message airing on Channel 4 this Christmas Day.  Jimmy Kimmel has had quite a year. The US chat show host was briefly taken off the air in September 2025 following comments made in the wake of the murder of Charlie Kirk, leading to widespread protest and debate in the USA about freedom of speech and freedom of the press.  Following his return to air and his much-publicis

This year’s Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special will see six couples battle it out under the glitterball to be crowned the Strictly Christmas Champion. Hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will oversee the festivities for their final time, while Head Judge Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, and Anton Du Beke will all be on hand to dish out sleigh-loads of advice, Christmas cheer and the odd lump of coal - before the voting studio audience will decide who

ITV’s propulsive thriller takes flight again in January with Jing Lusi reprising her role as DS Hana Li for a new investigation alongside guest star Martin Compston. Joining Jing and Martin in the highly pressurised rollercoaster world of Red Eye: Crimson Icarus are Lesley Sharp and Jemma Moore who also return as Head of MI5 Madeline Delaney and journalist Jess Li. Inside the US Embassy, the celebrations for a newly-appointed US Ambassador to London are shattered when a call

BAFTA-nominated Lee Mack’s award-winning hit ITV game show returns for a fifth series. 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 - logic and common sense are the key to success.

The much-loved primetime detective series returns ITV this Christmas with the first two episodes of its long-awaited 24th series.  THE DEVIL'S WORK Monday 29th December The death of an ancient estate's patriarch leads to rivalry and murder when his rebellious son plans to sell it off, outraging his siblings.  THE BOOK OF DEAD Tuesday 30th December When the author of a book that sparked a nationwide treasure hunt is found dead, Barnaby and Winter must unravel the cryptic clues

Junior Bake Off returns for its ninth series. From thousands of applicants, 16 talented junior bakers battle it out in the iconic white tent to be crowned winner of Junior Bake Off. Harry Hill, who returns as host, oversees proceedings with his characteristic wit and warmth, alongside seasoned judges Liam Charles and Ravneet Gill. The first heat of eight junior bakers enters the Bake Off tent for two exciting challenges. Taking contest starts with cake week. The technical rou

In February 2003 a documentary airs in the UK made by British journalist Martin Bashir called Living with Michael Jackson, in which the star is interviewed next to a 13-year old boy – Gavin – and admits they sometimes share a bed. The mother of the boy, Janet Arvizo, shares concerns with the police. Jackson is arrested and charged with molestation. There are numerous other charges such as supplying alcohol to a minor and kidnap. This is the story of the trial of Michael Jacks

TV chef, presenter and avid train enthusiast, Si King, will traverse the vast UK railway network and its 2,600+ stations to discover the beauty of these varied travel hubs for More4. Produced by Wales-based Yeti Television, will see Si explore stunning examples of the nation’s engineering and architecture as he disembarks at some of the country’s most eclectic train stations in this new four-part series. Alongside two experts, transport historian Siddy Holloway and architect

Shedites is a new half-hour comedy for BBC One and iPlayer by Paddy Houlihan, set in and around the men’s shed in a village in Ireland. It’s a place where men make themselves useful building and repairing things, and along the way find company through unlikely friendships, a sense of purpose, and a mug of strong tea. For many, the men’s sheds offer a new lease of life, and the Rathbowen shed is no exception. Jimmy (Brendan O’Carroll), Harry (Phil Davis), Gavin (Simon Delaney)

This festive season, a host of famous faces are stepping into the boardroom as The Apprentice returns with two celebrity Christmas specials in aid of BBC Children in Need. The celebrities taking part are AJ Odudu, Angela Scanlon, Charlie Hedges, Eddie Kadi, Jake Wood, JB Gill, Kadeena Cox, Matt Morsia, Rob Rinder, Sarah Hadland, Shazia Mirza and Tom Skinner. Tasked with putting the celebrities through their paces for Children in Need, Lord Sugar calls upon Santa Claus for hel

Rob Brydon is back in the host’s chair for a festive edition of the award-winning comedy panel show. And as ever, David Mitchell and Lee Mack are the lightning-quick team captains. Over the course of the show, a stellar cast of celebrity guests reveal amazing stories about themselves. But are they telling the truth, or are they making it all up? David Mitchell is joined by Jools Holland and Swarzy Shire, while Lee Mack is joined by Helen George and David Walliams. Would I Lie

IF YOU MISSED IT Three years after a pilot, the BBC are closing in on a deal for Claudia Winkleman to host her own BBC chatshow, according to reports. The series will be produced by Graham Norton's SO Television, who produced the pilot in 2022. It follows Claudia's guest stint covering for The Graham Norton Show earlier this year. It also follows the news this week that Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly are to step down as hosts of Strictly Come Dancing. Meanwhile, the BBC have

The office Christmas party of a lifetime takes a dark turn when four co-workers wake up with the hangover from hell to find a stranger shot dead in the pool of their villa. DI Mervin Wilson and the team identify the murder weapon, but they’re left baffled after discovering that it was locked in a drawer when the shooting took place... thousands of miles away from the crime scene - in Swindon! How is that possible? And why did the victim have the name of one of Santa’s reindee

Presented by Britain’s favourite double act Ant & Dec, the hit primetime quiz show is back with a festive Christmas special. This Christmas, the show takes on an even more heartwarming twist as, for the first time ever, two unsuspecting members of the audience are given the surprise of their lives - the chance to take on the Limitless Ladder with a celebrity partner, Amanda Holden and Jamie Redknapp, and climb their way to a fortune. The unique never-ending money ladder - whi

Following an action-packed series crammed full of mind-blowing feats, big-name celebrities and nail-biting suspense, You Bet! On Tour is back this festive season for a one-off Christmas special. Hosted by Stephen Mulhern from the enchanting Kimbolton Castle, a sleighful of hopefuls take on challenges to complete for a £5,000 prize - they face a panel including Alison Hammond, Nick Mohammed and Rob Beckett who are all vying to be crowned as the Christmas You Bet! champion. You

Britain's sharpest armchair critics are back to share more of their insightful and passionate takes on the year'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 juggernauts

David Dickinson and his team of expert dealers are hitting the road again, on the hunt for more bobby dazzlers! Dickinson's Real Deal returns Monday 5th January at 2pm on ITV1 and ITVX.

New six-part series Banjo and Ro’s Grand Island Hotel sees interior designer Banjo Beale and husband Ro take on their biggest design project – turning a derelict mansion on the remote Isle of Ulva in Scotland into a stunning boutique hotel. Together, Banjo and Ro hope to transform the fortunes of the crumbling house and the island community. Banjo and Ro’s Grand Island Hotel is a Hello Halo production for BBC Scotland with filming beginning in June. Situated 150 metres off th

TV star Robson Green meets a new set of famous guests in this refreshing second series as they discover the roads less travelled and immerse themselves in the great outdoors. Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes showcases the North’s breath-taking landscapes, cultural heritage, and wealth of activities that are perfect for the mind and body. Set against the backdrop of some of the UK’s most stunning scenery, this new BBC series is the perfect tonic to chase away the winter blues an