Industry outlet Deadline have revealed that former managing director of production company Love Productions, Letty Kavanagh, is suing the company owner's Sky, "alleging that she was fired by the Comcast-backed broadcaster after raising concerns about its management of the Bake Off brand." As part of the report - which can be read in full here - it is revealed that Sky 'attempted to poach' the programme from Channel 4 back in 2024 when Channel 4's contract for the show ended.

Stephen Merchant guest stars as cocky snooker champion Danny Sloane, who is at odds with John, in episode 4 of Ludwig series 2. Ludwig is created and written by Mark Brotherhood and produced by Big Talk Studios (part of ITV Studios), in collaboration with That Mitchell and Webb Company. Series one of the binge-worthy comedy-drama is the BBC’s biggest scripted series since 2024, and the biggest comedy launch episode since at least 2018, attracting over 9.5 million viewers in 2

Strictly Come Dancing 2026 is coming! The hotly anticipated new series will light up Saturday and Sunday nights this autumn on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with actor and Emmerdale star Lawrence Robb joining the celebrity cast of 2026. Hailing from Glasgow, Lawrence is best known for his role in ITV's Emmerdale as Mackenzie 'Mack' Boyd, now a popular member of the show's iconic Dingle family. Since joining the series six years ago, Lawrence has been at the centre of many of the s

The new and returning titles airing on Sky this September revealed. SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE UK Live from London, it’s Saturday Night! The British incarnation of NBC’s legendary late night showcase returns for its second series, with a new guest host taking the helm each week, putting their own distinctive stamp on the SNL formula alongside a chart topping musical guest. Written, rehearsed and performed in the week of each show, every episode is staged in front of a live studio a

The latest schedules have been confirmed for week commencing 15th August 2026. The full rundown of the new and returning programmes can be found below. Dates Confirmed Buried with Michael Sheen (New Series) - Factual Monday 17th August, 9pm, BBC Two PopMaster TV (New Series) - Entertainment Monday 17th August, 9pm, More4 Race Against The Tide (New Series) - Entertainment Tuesday 18th August, 7:30pm, BBC Two Saving Lives At Sea (New Series) - Factual Tuesday 18th August, 8pm,

Love is Blind: UK returns to Netflix for a third series which promises high drama, raw emotion and plenty of romance. The latest group of hopeful singles, each one searching for their Mr. or Mrs. Right, will step into the iconic Pods for a string of blind dates. From behind a wall, they are all hoping to form a connection so deep that they’re willing to put their hearts on the line by agreeing to marry without ever having seen each other. With Emma and Matt Willis returning a

Britain's Got Talent is returning for its landmark 20th series next year, with the nation's most beloved talent show making a return to ITV Saturday nights, once again taking centre stage across the Spring season in 2027. 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 judges - who are yet to be confirmed for next year. The existing line-u

Daniel Ings (The Gentlemen, I Hate Suzie, Lovesick) has joined the cast of Prime Video’s upcoming UK Original series Kill Jackie (w/t), starring already announced Oscar, BAFTA and Tony Award winning actress Catherine Zeta-Jones (Chicago, Wednesday). Ings joins as Sam, Jackie’s buttoned-up lawyer and long-held crush. The 8-part revenge thriller series will be available on Prime Video in selected countries and regions across the world. Also joining the cast are Sidse Babett Knu

Career comedian Joe Lycett is currently applying for a licence to sell and serve alcohol - because he’s setting up his own pub. And it’s a pub with a difference - because it will only be open for an hour a week. During that hour, it will operate as the setting for Joe’s new live Channel 4 series The Lycett Arms, launching Friday 4th September at 10pm, and featuring top drawer comedy entertainment from Joe and a pub full of celebrity guests. In order for the show to go ahead,

The BBC’s acclaimed detective series Ludwig, starring David Mitchell and Anna Maxwell Martin, returns Thursday 20th August at 9pm on BBC One. Joining the cast as series regulars are Mark Bonnar and Sian Clifford. Ludwig is created and written by Mark Brotherhood and produced by Big Talk Studios (part of ITV Studios), in collaboration with That Mitchell and Webb Company. Series one of the binge-worthy comedy-drama is the BBC’s biggest scripted series since 2024, and the bigges

EXCLUSIVE Hit daytime quiz Bridge Of Lies is set to return for a sixth series with Ross Kemp, with filming due to take place later this year. The BBC are yet to formally announced the commission. The show sees teams of four take on the Bridge. One by one they all face the Bridge, choosing who faces each crossing depending on the question category. Each Bridge crossing has 32 potential steps, including 22 truths and 10 lies. They must cross the Bridge by stepping on the truths

Strictly Come Dancing is back! The hotly anticipated new series will light up Saturday and Sunday nights this autumn on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with dog trainer Graeme Hall joining the celebrity cast of 2026. Graeme is best known as the presenter of Channel 5’s hit show Dog’s Behaving (Very) Badly, which has run for almost a decade. He also fronted the heartwarming The Dog Hospital with Graeme Hall, is a regular contributor to ITV’s This Morning and BBC radio, has written a

Former England rugby international star Joe Marler is stepping into the arena in a formidable first, joining BBC’s Gladiators as the show's first-ever Celebrity Gladiator. Produced by Hungry Bear Media and MGM Alternative UK, a division of Amazon MGM Studios, the series returns to BBC iPlayer and BBC One in 2027. Trading the rugby pitch for the iconic Gladiators arena, Marler will join the epic Gladiators in battle, introducing fans and audiences alike to his new identity - M

ITV have revealed the new and returning drama titles set to air on ITV1 this Autumn. TRIGGER POINT Trigger Point returns for a fourth series, starring Vicky McClure who will reprise her role as EXPO Lana Washington. Produced by Jed Mercurio’s HTM Television, the series follows the success of series three that received a special honour when Her Majesty The Queen visited the Trigger Point set and met with the team to mark the start of ITV’s 70th year celebrations last year. P

A look at the new and returning drama titles coming to the BBC this year. THIS CITY IS OURS Picking up from where things were left at the end of series one, Michael and Diana have barely arrived in Spain when they are dragged back into the fold to answer questions around Ricardo’s death. Back in Liverpool, tensions continue to bubble amongst the remaining members of the gang. Meanwhile, an old school gangster from Ronnie's era, recently out of prison, wants compensation from

Filming on new ITV drama Death At The White Hart - an adaptation of Broadchurch creator and former Doctor Who showrunner Chris Chibnall's debut novel - is to commence in Spring 2027. It has also been revealed that the series will be directed by James Strong, who worked with Chibnall on Broadchurch, Doctor Who and Torchwood. Death At The Hart is set in the Dorset village of Fleetcombe, where the village pub’s landlord is found murdered. Detective Nicola Bridge must unpick a we

Streaming giant Netflix have reportedly commissioned new entertainment series Blockheads, produced by South Shore (The Floor UK, Cooking With The Stars, World's Apart). Image: The Masked Singer/ITV The new format will see famous faces wearing disguises whilst trying to work out who the other celebrities they're surrounded by are. The Sun newspaper reports they will have "large blocks placed on their heads and their voices disguised, while guessers will have to work out the hi

The BBC has announced casting for the forthcoming six-part series Hercule from Mammoth Screen and Agatha Christie Limited. Joining Bluemel are Henry Ashton (A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, A Good Girl's Guide to Murder), James D'Arcy (Oppenheimer, Constellations), Calvin Demba (Supacell, Life). Phil Dunning (Smoggie Queens, Am I Being Unreasonable?), Jack Gleeson (House of Guinness, In the Land of the Saints and Sinners), Tamsin Greig (Riot Women, Friday Night Dinner), James

A look at the returning BBC drama titles coming soon... LINE OF DUTY In series seven AC-12 has been disbanded and rebranded the Inspectorate of Police Standards. Anticorruption work has never been more difficult and in this challenging climate Steve Arnott (Martin Compston), Kate Fleming (Vicky McClure) and Ted Hastings (Adrian Dunbar) are assigned their most sensitive case so far. Detective Inspector Dominic Gough, a charismatic officer winning plaudits for a string of take

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. Outside of the World Cup, Diane Morgan's new BBC comedy Ann Droid was the highest rating programme of the week becoming a hit for the BBC. The first episode of the series consolidated to 4,613,300 after seven days. On Tuesday night, The Great British Sewing Bee returned to 3,639,000. ITV launched new rea

Channel 4 has commissioned George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces: First Homes, a brand-new four-part series from Plum Pictures, fronted by architect and property expert George Clarke. Britain is in the grip of a housing crisis, with many people unable to afford a traditional bricks-and-mortar home. In this new series, George meets the proactive and determined people finding creative ways to put a roof over their heads. Across four episodes, George and his long-time collaborator

A look ahead to next week's episodes of Coronation Street, with a full rundown of each episode. Monday 10th August 2026 In the prison, a tough looking inmate shoots Sarah daggers. Sarah’s unnerved. Bethany visits Sarah and is horrified to see her badly bruised face but Sarah plays it down. Richie reads a text from his wife, Rachel, and tells Tim he’s in the dog house for staying out all night. When Sally arrives home, Tim claims he had a low-key evening of board games with

A look ahead to next week's episodes of EastEnders, with synopsis and first look images of what's in store. Monday 10th August - Gray tries to manipulate Ian. It’s clear that Denzel is hiding something. And Jean’s money woes continue. Tuesday 11th August - Jean’s concerns grow about Lily, a worrying situation escalates for Chelsea, and Max finds himself on the receiving end of Cindy’s wrath. Wednesday 12th August - Chelsea’s family rally together in her time of need. A truth

New comedy Ann Droid, which launched last month on BBC One, has become a hit for the BBC. Episode 1 of the comedy has consolidated to 4.61 million viewers after 7-days - the highest rating programme of the entire week of release, only behind the World Cup. That figure puts it marginally ahead of the last BBC comedy breakout hit - Small Prophets - which consolidated to 4.43m over the same period in February. Small Prophets eventually consolidated to 7.6m after 28-days. Written