

THE LOST ARCHIVE: DAVID JASON CELEBRATES 45th ANNIVERSARY OF ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES WITH UKTV SPECIALS
To celebrate the 45th anniversary of Only Fools and Horses in 2026, U&GOLD announces a brand-new two-part documentary series: Only Fools and Horses: The Lost Archive (2 x 60’). Packed with never-seen-before footage uncovered in the archive from over 10 classic episodes - including fan favourites like The Jolly Boys’ Outing and Mother Nature’s Son - and more, the series also features new interviews with cast and crew. Created by John Sullivan - whose wit and warmth defined a g


CAN'T SELL MUST SELL RENEWED FOR SECOND SERIES ON CHANNEL 4, APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
Stuart and Scarlette Douglas are back to help desperate homeowners who are stuck with unsellable houses. The series produced by South Shore, will see the duo makeover homes which the owner(s) are struggling to sell. Each episode will see Scarlette and Stuart target a home each. With the help of their team, the brother-and-sister property developers deliver transformations aimed at tackling all the things that might put potential buyers off. Last series launched with two house


CORONATION STREET PREVIEW: WHAT'S IN STORE AFTER CHRISTMAS, EPISODE SYNOPSIS REVEALED
A look ahead to next week's episodes of Coronation Street, with a full rundown of each episode. Monday 29th December 2025 Sarah tells Kit that Carla still isn’t responding to emails which seems odd. Kit flips through Carla’s diary. The guests gather in the bistro for George and Glenda’s joint party. Nick chats to Todd and suggests they go for a run together. When Sarah lets slip that Nick was Todd’s first ever crush, Theo glares over at them. Christina’s annoyed to discover


EASTENDERS PREVIEW: WHAT'S IN STORE AFTER CHRISTMAS, EPISODES SYNOPSIS AND FIRST LOOK
A look ahead to next week's episodes of EastEnders, with synopsis and first look images of what's in store. Monday 29th December - The Beales and the Brannings prepare to celebrate Jimmy’s christening, and one Walford family attempts to navigate a way forward, following Christmas. Tuesday 30th December - A situation escalates at Jimmy’s christening, Kojo attempts to help a friend, and the drama of Christmas is far from over for one family. Wednesday 31st December - New Ye


THE YEAR AHEAD IN REALITY, NEW AND RETURNING TITLES REVEALED
The new and returning reality titles airing in 2026... The Traitors Hosted by Claudia Winkleman, The Traitors is a nail-biting psychological reality competition where 22 strangers play the ultimate game of detection, backstabbing and trust, in the hope of winning up to £120,000. The Hunt Deep in a vast unforgiving forest, contestants are dropped into the ultimate real-world game of hide and seek - where losing means walking away with nothing and winning could mean pocketing


THE YEAR AHEAD IN COMEDY, NEW AND RETURNING TITLES REVEALED
The new and returning comedy titles airing in 2026... Can You Keep A Secret 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 Night Dinner, Green Wing) unexpectedly dies, she makes an outlandish decision that will


CORRIEDALE: NEW PROMO, IMAGES AND CASTING FOR ITV SOAP CROSSOVER SPECIAL
ITV has released a new breathtaking trailer for the iconic soap crossover, Corriedale. The atmospheric promo reveals details of the catastrophic pile up and teases more characters who might be in jeopardy as the two worlds of Coronation Street and Emmerdale collide. New characters confirmed as being amongst the residents of Weatherfield and Emmerdale caught up in the drama are Corrie’s Kit Green, James Bailey, Asha Alahan, Carla Connor and Shona Platt whilst Emmerdale’s Cain


THE YEAR AHEAD IN ENTERTAINMENT, NEW AND RETURNING TITLES REVEALED
The new and returning entertainment titles airing in 2026... GLADIATORS Get set for all the classic action packed battles alongside jaw dropping new events and eighteen mighty Gladiators. Hosted by Bradley and Barney Walsh, four new contenders must face our resident superhumans across five brutal events before going head to head in the legendary Eliminator. MICHAEL McINTYRE'S BIG SHOW Filmed in front of a live audience at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, the entertainment ext


THE YEAR AHEAD IN DRAMA, NEW AND RETURNING TITLES REVEALED
The new and returning drama titles airing in 2026... THE NIGHT MANAGER Jonathan Pine thought he’d buried his past. Now living as Alex Goodwin - a low-level MI6 officer running a quiet surveillance unit in London - his life is comfortingly uneventful. Then one night a chance sighting of an old Roper mercenary prompts a call to action and leads Pine to a violent encounter with a new player: Colombian businessman Teddy Dos Santos. LORD OF THE FLIES The story of a group of youn


CHANNEL 4 JANUARY 2026 PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS, NEW AND RETURNING TITLES REVEALED
Channel 4 have revealed its January 2026 programming highlights. Bowie The Final Act Featuring rare interviews with those who knew and worked alongside Bowie as well as famous fans and figures who have been inspired by his artistry, the film will uncover the strategic brilliance behind Bowie’s artistic resurrection and the inexhaustible extraordinary creativity that defined his final decade act. The Great Pottery Throwdown The series follows 12 passionate, home potters as


PICKS OF THE WEEK: 22-28 DECEMBER 2025, WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK
Our picks of what to watch during the week ahead. TASKMASTER CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS Monday, Channel 4 The five former champs greedy for more glory are: Andy Zaltzman, John Robins, Maisie Adam, Mathew Baynton and Sam Campbell, all of whom have made startling costume choices for their tilt at immortality. The fiendish tasks they attempt will of course be administrated by the world’s most efficient assistant, Alex Horne, while Greg Davies will hand down the judgements that will


MICHAEL McINTYRE'S THE WHEEL: CELEBRITY EXPERTS ON TONIGHT'S EPISODE REVEALED
Three contestants hope to answer their way to a fortune, guided by seven celebrity experts - but can they help them to win life-changing cash? That all depends on the spin of The Wheel. In each show, seven fantastic celebrities are strapped to the circumference of the giant wheel. Each celebrity has brought one area of expertise to the show – and it is on these areas that the contestants must answer questions. The celebrity experts in this episode are George Clarke, Kelly Cat


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 FLOOR: FIRST LOOK AND TRAILER RELEASED FOR NEW ITV GAMESHOW HOSTED BY ROB BRYDON
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


ITV CONFIRMS DATES FOR NEW DAYTIME AND SOAP SCHEDULE FROM JANUARY 2026
ITV have confirmed that its new daytime and soap schedule will be implemented from Monday 5th January. From January 2026, Good Morning Britain will be extended by 30 minutes to run from 6am to 9.30am daily, and will transfer to be produced by ITV News at ITN at their base at Gray’s Inn Road in London. GMB will be made by a dedicated team within ITV News at ITN. This change will see ITV bring all its national news gathering into one hub, with Good Morning Britain benefitting


CORONATION STREET PREVIEW: WHAT'S IN STORE NEXT WEEK, EPISODE SYNOPSIS REVEALED
A look ahead to next week's episodes of Coronation Street, with a full rundown of each episode. Monday 22nd December Carl checks his bank balance having transferred some money from Debbie’s account. Debbie meanwhile ignores another text from Elaine. When Ronnie reveals her friends have planned a hen party, Debbie feigns enthusiasm. Sally, Christina, Glenda and Bernie, await the bride-to-be’s arrival. At the stag do, Ronnie reveals he’s got an appointment with a solicitor as


EASTENDERS PREVIEW: WHAT'S IN STORE NEXT WEEK, EPISODES SYNOPSIS AND FIRST LOOK IMAGES
A look ahead to next week's episodes of EastEnders, with synopsis and first look images of what's in store. Monday - The residents of Walford prepare to celebrate the screening of Nigel’s film, one resident makes a decision they may come to regret, and Zack sparks speculation. Tuesday - Nigel takes a trip down memory lane. Wednesday - Walford is abuzz with Christmas spirit for Yolande’s carol concert, the Slaters attempt to buoy up Zoe, and Oscar accidentally reveals a tr


ITV JANUARY 2026 PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS, NEW AND RETURNING TITLES REVEALED
ITV have revealed its January 2026 programming highlights. Time Is Money Contestants begin with their prize money already on the line and must race against the clock to keep it. If they fail to answer correctly, their cash prize slips away. Time Is Money will be hosted by Sara Davies, whose quick wit and engaging personality make her the perfect host to guide contestants through the tension-filled rounds in this fast-paced competition. Red Eye Jing Lusi reprises her role as


BBC JANUARY 2026 PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS, NEW AND RETURNING TITLES REVEALED
The BBC have revealed their January 2026 programming highlights. The Traitors 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 Night Manager Jonathan Pine (Tom Hiddleston) thought he’d buried his past. Now living as Alex Goodwin - a low-level MI6 officer running


BALVINDER SOPAL ELIMINATED FROM STRICTLY COME DANCING, TESS AND CLAUDIA AWARDED GOLDEN GLITTERBALL TROPHY
Tonight’s Strictly Come Dancing Semi-Final results show saw Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon leave the competition, following a dance off against Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin. Both couples performed their routines again. Balvinder and Julian performed their Salsa to Rhythm Is Gonna Get You/Get On Your Feet by Gloria Estefan, before Amber and Nikita performed their Couple’s Choice to RAYE’s Fly Me to the Moon. After both couples had danced again, the judges deliver


THE MASKED SINGER CHRISTMAS MASKS REVEALED, FIRST LOOK AS ANNUAL FESTIVE SPECIAL ON ITV
Celebrating this festive season is a brand-new one-off special of TV’s favourite guessing game. The Masked Singer Christmas Special will see four well-known celebrities compete undercover in elaborate Christmas-themed costumes to keep their true identities hidden with all four famous faces unmasked in one episode. In this festive episode of the BAFTA award winning series, four famous faces will battle it out in two head to heads, but who will be crowned winner, winner Christm


The Hunting Wives | Preview (ITV1)
ITV will exclusively showcase the first season of the hotly anticipated Lionsgate drama The Hunting Wives during Twixmas this year. Sophie O’Neil (Brittany Snow) had an idyllic life in Boston, Massachusetts with her son and loving husband, Graham (Evan Jonigkeit), until a traumatic event shook their family’s foundation. Certain a fresh start to be the cure; her husband uproots them from the East Coast to East Texas. There, Sophie grapples with her spiraling anxiety and jarrin


Finding Father Christmas | Preview (Channel 4)
A heart-warming and hilarious festive drama written by Mark Chappell (BAFTA Film Award nominated See How They Run, Is This Thing On?, A Young Doctor’s Notebook, Cold Feet), produced by Big Talk Studios, and co-produced by South Shore Productions. Finding Father Christmas follows 16-year-old Chris (BAFTA TV Award winner Lenny Rush), who still wholeheartedly believes in Father Christmas. His concerned dad (BAFTA TV Award nominee James Buckley) decides it’s finally time to have


Beyond Paradise Christmas Special | Preview (BBC One)
In Shipton Abbott, the guest arrivals docking into the Devon seaside town for the holidays include Adrian Edmondson (Alien: Earth), James Lance (Ted Lasso) and Jonny Weldon (One Day). They’ll be joining Kris Marshall (DI Humphrey Goodman), Sally Bretton (Martha Lloyd), Zahra Ahmadi (DS Esther Williams), Dylan Llewellyn (PC Kelby Hartford), Barbara Flynn (Anne Lloyd), Felicity Montagu (Margo Martins), Jamie Bamber (Archie Hughes) and Melina Sinadinou (Zoe Williams) to serve up
































































