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

Filming for a third series of Bergerac (6x60’), the re‑imagined take on the classic detective drama, is now underway ahead of its return to free-streaming service, U, in 2027. Damien Molony reprises his role as Jim Bergerac, with a star-studded line-up including Jason Flemyng (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Black Mirror) as Alistair, Tessa Peake Jones (Grantchester, Only Fools and Horses) as Carol, Lee Ingleby (The Serpent Queen, The Long Shadow) as Dominic, and Georgia

Riddiculous is the play-along quiz, based on riddles and packed full of confusing conundrums and quick-fire general knowledge questions. Hosted by Ranvir Singh, with Henry Lewis as the Riddlemaster, three teams of two go head-to-head in a series of addictive rounds, where the more questions and riddles they solve, the more money they add to their prize pots. With a mixture of verbal and visual riddles, timed and individually played rounds, the format will keep everyone on the

ITV announces the acquisition of legal thriller series The Rainmaker, available to view from 4th September. Based on the best-selling novel by John Grisham, Rudy Baylor, who is fresh out of law school, goes head-to-head with courtroom lion Leo Drummond as well as his law school girlfriend, Sarah. Rudy, along with his boss, Bruiser, and her disheveled paralegal, Deck, uncover two connected conspiracies surrounding the mysterious death of their client’s son. Cast includes Milo

Ahead of its eagerly anticipated launch, ITV have released a selection of first look images from the brand new propulsive series of Trigger Point, along with a longer length trailer. The hugely popular drama series from ITV and HTM Television will return to the channel soon for a fourth series starring multi-award winning actor Vicky McClure playing her fearless but troubled character Lana Washington who will confront her greatest challenge yet. Series 4 follows the success

For 20 years, The One Show has brought the nation together every weekday evening, becoming one of the BBC’s most-loved programmes and home to some of television’s biggest interviews, unforgettable live moments, inspiring stories and exclusive performances. Hosted by some of the nation’s favourite presenters, led by Alex Jones and Roman Kemp alongside Clara Amfo, Angellica Bell, JB Gill, Vernon Kay and Lauren Laverne, The One Show continues to connect audiences with major anno

Our picks of what to watch during the week ahead. THE ANSWER RUN Monday, BBC One Three pairs of contestants will compete in each episode swiping their way through the fast-paced, general knowledge questions hoping to bank a cash prize. Two answers are provided with the question fitting into one of them. Answer categories will range from ‘Dolly Parton or Barbie’ to ‘Venus or Saturn’ through to ‘Eastenders or Coronation Street’ and everything in between. LONG LOST FAMILY: BOR

The new and returning titles airing on ITV this September revealed. TRIGGER POINT Drama 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. Recommissione

Created and written by Karla Crome (Something Very Bad is Going to Happen) and directed by Storm Saulter (Better Mus’ Come, Sprinter), Possession is a five part limited event series set between Bristol in the UK and Jamaica, led by Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Loki, Surface), Jonny Lee Miller (The Crown, Elementary), Sheldon Shepherd (Bob Marley: One Love, Better Mus’ Come) and Bel Powley (A Small Light, The Morning Show). Claudia (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), an ambitious young bi‑racial lawyer, t

Returning for its sixth series, A House Through Time, once again presented by Professor David Olusoga, embarks on an exciting new chapter in Scotland's world-famous capital. Edinburgh’s spectacular volcanic landscape and equally dramatic history offer the perfect backdrop to BBC Two’s landmark historical investigation, revealing a new version of our nation’s past through the lives of the ordinary people all living within the walls of a single house. Edinburgh's architecture i

In the first episode of the Rich Lives, Poor Lives strand, Rob and Ruth travel back to the 1840s, when railway mania swept Britain and transformed the fortunes of rich and poor alike. In each episode, they follow the stories of real people, who lived through extraordinary moments in British history - from Emperor Hadrian’s visit to Britain, to the arrival of the Spanish Armada and Railway mania in the 1840s. They uncover gripping stories of survival, resilience, and question

Olivia Attwood is back with a brand-new series of The Price of Perfection, diving deeper into the ever-evolving world of cosmetic enhancement - from subtle tweaks to life-changing transformations. Immersing herself once again in clinics and consultation rooms, Olivia goes behind the scenes with patients and practitioners to uncover the latest innovations shaping the industry, meeting people from all walks of life hearing candidly why they’ve chosen to change their appearance

The Yorkshire Vet returns, following all the drama, laughter and tears as a group of town and country vets, at four different practices across the county, help animals of all kinds. Christopher Timothy, who once played the world’s most famous vet, James Herriot, provides the series narration. Peter Wright has a dream. A dream that, across the country, animal lovers could have wonderful places where they can forever remember the pets who’ve enriched their lives. So, in this sp

Brand-New part travelogue, part buddy comedy and part retrospective, following Joe Wilkinson and David Earl explore their love of classic British sitcoms, with an episode each devoted to The Office, Porridge and Fawlty Towers. In each episode one of the pair will plan a specially themed and surprising day out for the other, with each taking it in turns. Basing each leg of their Magical Sitcom Tour on The Office, Porridge and Fawlty Towers, they’ll visit filming locations, ree

Season four marks the return of fan favorites, including Emmy Award winner Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, Emmy Award winner Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt and Jeremy Swift, alongside new additions Tanya Reynolds, Jude Mack, Faye Marsay, Rex Hayes, Aisling Sharkey, Abbie Hern and Grant Feely. In season four, Ted returns to Richmond, taking on his biggest challenge yet: coaching a second division women’s football team. Throughout the course of the season, Ted and the team learn

Comedian and former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Ellie Taylor is set to be announced as the new host of Strictly's companion show It Takes Two, The Sun newspaper reports. It follows the departure of its previous hosts Janette Manrara and Fleur East who were dropped by the BBC earlier this year. Previous reports have suggest It Takes Two will move to a 'visualised podcast' format when it returns to BBC Two and iPlayer in September. Strictly Come Dancing returns to iPlayer

Sorry I Didn’t Know, has been recommissioned by ITV for a seventh series, breaking the show’s own record for longest running show from a Black-led production company. Chizzy Akudolu will once again host in the absence of previous host Jimmy Akinbola, alongside team captains Eddie Kadi and Richard Blackwood. Regular host, Jimmy Akinbola will be sunning himself in LA due to filming commitments on Bel Air so excitingly for this series, team captain Chizzy Akudolu will be steppin

Popular BBC One music quiz The Hit List, which sees teams compete for £10,000, will return to screens for an eighth series. Hosts Marvin and Rochelle Humes each Saturday put three pairs of music‑loving contestants through their paces in a fast‑paced quiz that tests their ability to recognise the biggest hits from across the years. Covering all genres from rock to reggae, R&B to rap, the teams must name as many artists and song titles as possible, and stay cool under pressure,

Popular quiz show The Answer Run, created and made by BBC Studios Entertainment Productions, returns with comedian Jason Manford as host of the unique show. The innovative programme format sees three pairs of contestants battle it out in a fast paced, quick-thinking general knowledge quiz show, where contestants are always one swipe away from banking the cash or crashing out. Families watching at home can also play along and test how they would fair when facing The Run!. In e

Long Lost Family’s award-winning Born Without Trace returns to ITV this Summer for its eighth series. Using the latest DNA technology, genealogy, and decades of experience, lead social worker Ariel Bruce and her team find answers to the seemingly impossible questions foundlings have about their identity. Presenters Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell continue to negotiate the complexities of these stories with warmth and compassion, supporting families as they make life-changing

Martin and Roman’s Irish Road Trip, supported by Tourism Ireland, sees the father-son iconic duo set off on a personal journey embarking on a road trip across the island of Ireland, diving into its deepest myths and folklore, and discovering how the stories we inherit shape the people we become. Along the way, they talk about family, legacy, and how the threads that tie us together - whether it’s music, memories, or shared history - can stretch across generations. The serie

In celebration of the biggest movie release of this summer - Christopher Nolans' The Odyssey, Richard E. Grant recreates the route of Odysseus' 20-year voyage, travelling to Malta, Sicily, Italy, Tunisia, Turkey, Corfu and Ithaca, exploring the ancient worlds and modern places which formed the inspiration for Homer’s masterpiece. In The Odyssey, the great warrior Odysseus, faces deathly perils as he battles to return home after ten years of war. On his modern Odyssey, Richard

The UK's longest running constructed reality TV series The Only Way Is Essex returns for a new series this Summer on ITV2 promising more drama, relationships and fashion. In the first episode, the Essex crew are back, and it's high drama from the outset. Elma is struggling to forgive Harry, and Saff and Ella reopen old wounds when they clash over Freddie. The Only Way Is Essex returns Sunday 2nd August on ITV2.

Celebrity Hunted, returns to Channel 4, in aid of Stand Up To Cancer, with a star-studded lineup of celebrity fugitives. Produced by Shine TV (part of Banijay UK), the celebrity fugitives are set to go on the run in early August. The celebrities confirmed to be taking part in the series are: Strictly Come Dancing stars and Professional Dancers Amy Dowden MBE and Carlos Gu; Multi-Faceted Entertainer & Actor Brian Conley and Comedian & Actor Lucy Conley; Love Island duo and TV