

SKY REVEALS JANUARY 2026 PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS, NEW AND RETURNING TITLES
Sky have revealed the new and returning titles airing across its portfolio of channels in January 2026. Under Salt Marsh Under Salt Marsh is a limited series from writer, creator, and executive producer Claire Oakley, set in the fictional Welsh town of Morfa Halen, a tight-knit community precariously nestled between towering mountains and a fast-encroaching sea that threatens its very existence. As a once-in-a-generation storm begins to gather far out at sea, former detectiv


CELEBRITY MASTERMIND: GUESTS JOINING CLIVE MYRIE FOR NEW SERIES, SPECIALIST SUBJECTS REVEALED
Clive Myrie asks the questions in a the classic quiz where celebrities go under the spotlight to brave the famous black chair and donate to their chosen charities. Episode 1: Journalist and news presenter Maryam Moshiri, singer-songwriter Chesney Hawkes, comedian Desiree Burch and Uncanny host Danny Robins go under the spotlight, answering questions on the Bridget Jones films, The Beatles’ White Album, the actress Viola Davis and the Star Wars television series, The Mandalori


RATINGS REPORT: 10-16 NOVEMBER 2025, MOST WATCHED SHOWS REVEALED
The latest 7-day consolidated ratings for programmes shown or released for the last week have been released by BARB. The top-50 breakdown can be found on BARB's website here . The launch of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! was the most watched programme of the week, returning to ITV with an audience of 10,205,800. Strictly Come Dancing continued over the same weekend with 7,680,800 on Saturday night, and 7,094,600 for its Sunday night results show. Celebrity Race Across Th


LEGACY OF SPIES: MATTHEW MACFADYEN LEADS CAST OF NEW BBC SPY DRAMA BASED ON HIT NOVEL
The BBC and MGM+ have announced landmark John le Carré series Legacy of Spies by award-winning The Ink Factory (The Pigeon Tunnel, The Night Manager) in co-production with Amusement Park Film (All Quiet on the Western Front) and in association with 127 Wall Productions and Paramount Television Studios. Written by Stephen Cornwell (Message from the King, A Most Wanted Man, Unknown) with Clarissa Ingram, the series adapts le Carré’s best-selling novel, The Spy Who Came In From


STRICTLY COME DANCING: THIS WEEK'S SONG LIST AND DANCE STYLES REVEALED AHEAD OF LIVE SHOW
WEEK 11 The songs and dance styles for this weekend's Strictly Come Dancing live show have been revealed... Amber & Nikita Charleston to Sit Down, You're Rockin' The Boat from Guys And Dolls Lewis & Katya Salsa to Dance At The Gym from West Side Story George & Alexis Argentine Tango to The Point Of No Return from The Phantom Of The Opera Karen & Carlos Rumba to The Rhythm Of Life from Sweet Charity Balvinder & Julian Viennese Waltz to Never Enough from The Greatest Showm


GUESTS JOINING GRAHAM NORTON FOR NEW YEAR'S EVE SHOW ON BBC ONE REVEALED
The Bafta Award-winning chat show returns for its traditional New Year’s Eve edition on BBC One and iPlayer. Sparkling chat, jokes and music as Graham and a sofa of star guests mark the end of 2025. Plus, the final stories of the year from audience members in the world-famous Big Red Chair. Ringing in the New Year on Graham's sofa Tom Hiddleston, returning as spy Jonathan Pine in the long-awaited second series of The Night Manager; Oscar winner Laura Dern and comic actor Will


BBC CONFIRMS NEW YEAR'S DAY 2026 LAUNCH FOR NEW SERIES OF 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 new series will launch on 1st and 2nd January at 8pm each night. For fans who want more, the official visualised companion podcast is returning. The Traitors: Uncloaked will start on BBC Two immediately after the ma


ITV CONFIRMS NEW YEAR'S DAY LAUNCH FOR NEW DAYTIME QUIZ TIME IS MONEY, HOSTED BY SARA DAVIES
Sara Davies will host the daytime new and exciting fast-paced high-octane format which tests knowledge and nerves of the confident and quick thinking contestants. If the strategic personalities can handle the pressure against the clock they could be in with a chance of taking home a huge cash prize. In the show, which will air on ITV1 and ITVX from New Year's Day, players are given their prize money before they've answered a single question... the only catch is, they will nee


BBC CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR SCHEDULE REVEALED, NEW AND RETURNING PROGRAMMING CONFIRMED
The Christmas and New Year schedules have been revealed for BBC One and BBC Two. CHRISTMAS SCHEDULES CONFIRMED CLICK FOR BBC ITV CHANNEL 4 CHANNEL 5 SATURDAY 20 DECEMBER 17:35 Alan Carr's Picture Slam 18:20 Blankety Blank Christmas Special 19:00 Strictly Come Dancing: The Final 21:10 Michael McIntyre's The Wheel SUNDAY 21 DECEMBER 17:05 Countryfile 18:05 Celebrity Escape To The Country 19:05 Antiques Roadshow 20:05 The War Between Th


ITV CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR SCHEDULE REVEALED, NEW AND RETURNING PROGRAMMING CONFIRMED
The Christmas and New Year schedules have been revealed for ITV1 and ITVX. CHRISTMAS SCHEDULES CONFIRMED CLICK FOR BBC ITV CHANNEL 4 CHANNEL 5 CHRISTMAS EVE 15:45 Santa Claus 17:50 ITV News 17:55 The Chase Celebrity Special 18:55 Emmerdale 19:25 Royal Carols Together At Christmas 20:40 Coronation Street 21:10 Love Actually CHRISTMAS DAY 07:00 Good Morning Britain Christmas Special 09:00 Lorraine Christmas Special 10:00 This Mornin


CHANNEL 4 AND CHANNEL 5 CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR SCHEDULES, NEW AND RETURNING PROGRAMMING REVEALED
Channel 4 and Channel 5 have revealed their Christmas and New Year TV schedules. CHRISTMAS SCHEDULES CONFIRMED CLICK FOR BBC ITV CHANNEL 4 CHANNEL 5 CHANNEL 4 CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE 22nd Dec, 19:30 Top Toys Of Christmas 22nd Dec, 21:00 Taskmaster Champion Of Champions 23rd Dec, 21:00 First Dates At Christmas 24th Dec, 19:30 Finding Father Christmas 24th Dec, 21:00 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown Christmas Special 24th Dec, 22:00 The


BIG FAT QUIZ RETURNS TO CHANNEL 4, CELEBRITY GUESTS JOINING JIMMY CARR REVEALED
Quizmaster Jimmy Carr will be back on Channel 4 later this year with The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year, as well as another instalment of The Big Fat Quiz Of Telly. As always, Jimmy will be joined by a panel famous comedians. He will be ably assisted by big fat favourites, such as the superstar question setters, Mitchell Brook Primary, and the show will feature a whole host of brand new special rounds & VTs and will delve into the year's events. Joining Jimmy on the 2025 special wi


I'M A CELEBRITY: FIRST LOOK AT TONIGHT'S TRIAL, TUESDAY 2nd DECEMBER
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! continues tonight on ITV1 and ITVX with Ant & Dec back to host another bushtucker trial. Tonight, It's time for Shona to face today's aerial Bushtucker Trial 'Walk The Plank', which requires her to walk a precarious, high-altitude plank to retrieve stars for camp. The stakes are sky-high, as she hunts for that ultimate treasure- meals for camp. I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! continues tonight on ITV1 and ITVX.


CELEBRITY GLADIATORS SET FOR CHRISTMAS DAY SLOT ON BBC ONE
The Sheffield arena is ready for battle once again as the ultimate test of speed and strength, Gladiators, is set to return in 2026 for another unmissable series on the BBC plus a brand-new Celebrity Special. The four famous faces taking on the Gladiators for the latest celebrity special have been revealed by as TV personality Sam Thompson, former Olympian Nicola Adams, fitness coach Joe Wicks and broadcaster Vogue Williams. Bradley and Barney Walsh will once again oversee pr


MIDSOMER MURDERS RETURNS TO ITV THIS CHRISTMAS WITH NEW EPISODES
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 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 When the author of a book that sparked a nationwide treasure hunt is found dead, Barnaby and Winter must unravel the cryptic clues to find the killer among a group of dedica


CORRIEDALE: FIRST LOOK IMAGES, TRAILER AND LOGO RELEASED FOR ITV SOAP CROSSOVER SPECIAL
ITV has released a dramatic teaser trailer giving viewers an explosive preview of groundbreaking crossover soap episode CORRIEDALE. For the first time it has been revealed that a multi vehicle pile up is at the centre of the drama that sees the worlds of Coronation Street and Emmerdale collide for one night only. The atmospheric trailer shows the aftermath of the crash on a dark and stormy country road near the village of Hotten. Desperate voices call for help in the darkness


WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE?: CELEBRITIES JOINING JEREMY CLARKSON FOR CHRISTMAS SPECIAL REVEALED
Celebrity Who Wants to be a Millionaire is back on ITV this Christmas, with former Rugby ace and The Celebrity Traitors star Joe Marler and comedian Katherine Ryan joining Jeremy Clarkson for this year's Christmas special. Stellify Media, the Sony Pictures Television joint venture and Belfast-based indie, is celebrating a major commission from ITV, announcing a bumper order across its Millionaire franchise, including the UK debut of Millionaire Hot Seat and an extended run of


THE BOX: FIRST LOOK TRAILER FOR NEW ITV REALITY ENTERTAINMENT SERIES HOSTED BY GARY LINEKER
Ten celebrities from the worlds of entertainment, music, sport, and politics - Sara Davies, Graeme Souness, Ellie Taylor, John Bercow, Shakira Khan, JB Gill, Ranvir Singh, Jenny Ryan, Danny Aarons and Joey Essex - are set to take part in ITV’s newest entertainment format, The Box. Hosted by legendary broadcaster Gary Lineker, The Box is a thrilling new format that plunges 10 celebrity contestants into the unknown. With each celebrity enclosed in a yellow box, they’ll find the


LIVE AT THE APOLLO: COMEDIANS TAKING TO THE STAGE FOR 20th SERIES ON BBC TWO REVEALED
Live At The Apollo is back welcoming an array of established and up-and-coming stand-ups to the world-famous Apollo stage. At the forefront of its genre, the roll call of stand-ups who have performed on the iconic Live at the Apollo set plays out like a who’s who of comedic royalty and this series is no different. This first festive episode of the new series of the award-winning Live at the Apollo is hosted by the brilliant Josh Widdicome who introduces comedians Andrew Mensa


BIG MOOD: FIRST LOOK IMAGES AND CASTING FOR SECOND SERIES OF CHANNEL 4 COMEDY STARRING NICOLA COUGHLAN AND LYDIA WEST
First look images have now been released for the second series of Dancing Ledge Productions’ (Prisoner 951, The Responder, The Salisbury Poisonings) hit comedy Big Mood. Written and created by Camilla Whitehill, the six-episode series will air on Channel 4 next year. Returning cast members include Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton, Derry Girls) as Maggie, Lydia West (It’s A Sin, Inside Man) as Eddie, Robert Gilbert (Big Boys) as Will, Eamon Farren (The Witcher) as Krent, Niamh Cusa


RUN AWAY: TRAILER, FIRST LOOK IMAGES AND LAUNCH DATE FOR NEW HARLAN COBEN DRAMA STARRING JAMES NESBITT AND RUTH JONES
RUN AWAY stars James Nesbitt, Ruth Jones, Minnie Driver, Alfred Enoch and follows 2025’s hugely successful limited thriller series Missing You. The series arrives on Netflix on 1st January 2026. The series stars James Nesbitt, Ruth Jones, Minnie Driver, Alfred Enoch, Lucian Msamati, Jon Pointing, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Annette Badland, Maeve Courtier-Lilley, Ellie de Lange, Adrian Greensmith, Ellie Henry, Ingrid Oliver, Finty Williams, Joe McGann, Amy Gledhill and more Simon (N


THE CELEBRITY TRAITORS HANDED EXTENDED SECOND SERIES BY BBC AS SHOW BREAKS RATINGS RECORDS
The first series of The Celebrity Traitors concluded its run with an incredible 15 million faithful viewers and has become the biggest title of 2025 across the UK at 7 days so far this year (including both scripted, unscripted and events). The Celebrity Traitors has seen the biggest on-demand audience of any series across the market at 7 days since records began (incl. both BVOD and SVOD). Episode 6 has seen the highest 28 day figure for the series so far at 15.2m. The series


I'M A CELEBRITY: FIRST LOOK AT TONIGHT'S TRIAL, MONDAY 1st DECEMBER
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! continues tonight on ITV1 and ITVX with Ant & Dec back to host another bushtucker trial. Tonight, it's Ruby's turn to take on today's Bushtucker trial, 'Misfortune Tellers', where she must bravely enter the Misfortune Teller booth and race against the clock to retrieve stars for the camp. But with the trial name hinting it won't be smooth sailing, will Ruby be able to conquer the misfortune on the menu? I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here


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 8th December In this special flashback episode which focuses on Maggie’s birthday we see tensions flaring in the Rovers and learn there’s more to this family dynamic than meets the eye as we get a glimpse of Maggie’s earlier life and how the matriarchal mother-in-law from hell came to be. Eva’s made her dislike of Maggie quite clear, and with the feelings seemingly mutual,






























































