The BBC has announced casting for Open Water, based on Caleb Azumah Nelson’s acclaimed debut novel. Filming is now underway in Birmingham and London on the eight-part series, made by Mam Tor Productions (a Banijay UK company) and B-Side Productions for BBC iPlayer and BBC One. Toheeb Jimoh and Dujonna Gift will star in the lead roles of Marcus and Effie. Toheeb made his screen debut in the BBC’s Jimmy McGovern-penned drama Anthony, was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for

BBC Specialist Factual has announced Hamza’s African Birds of Prey, a brand-new natural history film for BBC One and iPlayer, from Silverback Films. Wildlife cameraman and presenter Hamza Yassin embarks on an unforgettable journey across Kenya in search of some of Africa's most spectacular- and most threatened – birds of prey. Hamza said: “This African Birds of Prey film was an absolute dream for me. I've always been passionate about birds of prey and to be able to capture th

The latest schedules have been confirmed for week commencing 1st August 2026. The full rundown of the new and returning programmes can be found below. Dates Confirmed Van Der Valk (New Series) - Drama Sunday 2nd August, 8pm, ITV1 Richard E Grant's Very Modern Odyssey (New Series) - Fact Ent Sunday 2nd August, 8pm, Channel 4 The Only Way Is Essex (New Series) - Reality Sunday 2nd August, 9pm, ITV2 The Answer Run (New Series) - Entertainment Monday 3rd August, 4:30pm, BBC One L

Richard Dormer (The Day Of The Jackal, Game of Thrones, Fortitude) who played Gerry Cliff in the BAFTA and RTS award-winning Blue Lights is returning to the fourth series of the Belfast police drama. The 6 x 60’ series will also see the return of Hannah McClean (Malpractice) as solicitor, Jen Robinson and Jonathan Harden (The Rainmaker, Time) as disgraced former Inspector, Jonty, in an episode that will answer important questions from the past. Three years into their jobs as

Richard Hammond is to return with a sixth and seventh series of Richard Hammond's Workshop. Each series will comprise of 8x60 minute episodes and air on Discovery+ in the UK. Richard Hammond’s Workshop follows the former Top Gear build his business with the support of locals, including father and son team, Neil and Anthony Greenhouse, who run the garage. Alongside prestige and restored classics, the team will also work on Richard’s own extensive collection of cars and bikes.

EXCLUSIVE The Great Escapers, which was produced by South Shore and co-funded by Jet2holidays, will not be returning for a second series on ITV. The four-part series, which aired last Autumn, took some of the nation’s best known ITV faces and send them off on their very first holiday together. The Great Escapers showed the celebrities as we’ve never seen them before. In each episode, three stars will compete to give their colleagues the best holiday experience they can. But w

Everyone Else Burns will not be returning for a third series on Channel 4. The broadcaster declined to comment when approached by TV Zone. The cast was led by Simon Bird (Friday Night Dinner, The Inbetweeners), and included Kate O’Flynn (Landscapers, Death in Paradise), Amy James-Kelly (Gentleman Jack, The Bay, Safe), Lolly Adefope (Shrill, Chivalry, Feel Good), Al Roberts (Stath Lets Flats, Starstruck), Soph Galustian (Pedk’Eds), Harry Connor. Also starring were Ali Khan (Th

Love Island continues tonight on ITV2 and ITVX, here's a full rundown of tonight's episode... THE GRAFTIES DELIVER MORE DRAMATIC REVELATIONS As the Grafties continue, more awards are handed out as fresh revelations force the Islanders to confront past behaviour and difficult truths. As the ‘Most Dramatic Performance’ and ‘Most Emotional Performance’ awards are announced, the ceremony prompts some personal reflection. One nominee laughs, “I can be a bit of a drama queen somet

Top Trumps: The Comedy Pack (w/t) is a new, original format, which sees one of the nation's favourite card games explode onto the studio floor. Produced by TalkbackThames with Naked, the 8x60 series will be hosted by Katherine Ryan and see an all-star cast of comedians, led by team captains Joel Dommett and Jon Richardson, go head-to-head in this first comedy take on the much-loved game - battling through a mix of classic card face-offs, live studio challenges and bluffing ga

Hot on the heels of the Mock the Week: Summer Specials, and ahead of series 2 which starts on 13 September, fans can look forward to plenty more Mock the Week in 2027, as TLC greenlights series 3, 4 and 5 for the channel. Produced by Angst productions, this 22x60 order will see host Dara Ó Briain back alongside series regular Rhys James and an array of top comedy talent. The first 7x60 series will land on TLC in February, followed by a Summer and Autumn series - delivering

Comedy Central UK has announced a star-studded line-up of comedians, entertainment and online personalities joining renowned comedian Iain Stirling each week for Series Two of Iain Stirling’s Roast The Internet. The second series is set to return on Monday 7th September. Appearing on the second series of the hit show will be; AJ Odudu, Catherine Bohart, Chloe Burrows, Danny Beard, Desiree Burch, Eddie Kadi, Guz Khan, Ivo Graham, Jameela Jamil, Joel Dommett, Jonathan Ross, K

The fourth series of ITV drama Professor T, which was originally due to air last Autumn, will launch this Summer on ITV1 and ITVX. Ben Miller (Bridgerton, Death in Paradise) returns to play Cambridge’s illustrious Professor Jasper Tempest, whilst Frances de la Tour (Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire, The History Boys), also reprises her role as the Professor’s mother Adelaide Tempest and they are joined by Zoe Wanamaker (Shadow and Bone, My Family) as her sister, and the Pr

Reports suggest the BBC is bracing to put Strictly Come Dancing out to competitive tender next year, according too The Sun newspaper. The BBC declined to comment. Under the terms of its 2016 Charter agreement, the BBC has an obligation to let "outside companies bid to make many of the comedy, drama and factual shows which were originally created by its in-house teams". Previous shows which have been put out to tender include Casualty, Blue Peter, DIY SOS, Fake Or Fortune and

The fourth series of Van Der Valk will air on ITV this August, over three years since the last series aired in the UK and two years since the fourth series itself was released internationally. The fast-paced police procedural that explores Amsterdam’s cultural contrasts, with Marc Warren in the lead role of Piet Van der Valk. The cast also includes Maimie McCoy (All Creatures Great and Small, Wallander) as Van der Valk’s right-hand woman, Lucienne Hassell.. Plus Emma Fielding

The Power Of Parker will not be returning to BBC One for a third series, The Sun newspaper have revealed. A BBC spokesperson confirmed: "There are no plans for a third series of The Power Of Parker." In the show, set in Manchester, 1990, the last days of Thatcher, we meet Martin Parker (Conleth Hill), a self-made impresario with the ambition of Alan Sugar and the swagger of Kilroy Silk. A man with a chain of electrical stores bearing his name, he seems to have it all. But the

The BBC are to put hit crime drama Silent Witness out to competitive tender this Summer, industry outlet Broadcast reports. Under the terms of its 2016 Charter agreement, the BBC has an obligation to let "outside companies bid to make many of the comedy, drama and factual shows which were originally created by its in-house teams". Previous shows which have been put out to tender include Casualty, Blue Peter, DIY SOS, Fake Or Fortune and Mastermind. Most recently, it was annou

Strictly Come Dancing returns to iPlayer and BBC One in September 2026, with presenter Emma Willis, professional dancer Johannes Radebe and comedian Josh Widdicombe presiding over the ballroom in spectacular style. The esteemed judging panel of Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Head Judge Shirley Ballas who will be casting a watchful eye over the performances each week, giving their expert view on the dances and delivering their all-important scores. But wh

Love Island continues tonight on ITV2 and ITVX, here's a full rundown of tonight's episode... A FIRST DATE RAISES BIG QUESTIONS The morning after coupling up, Priya and Aidan look forward to a day in the Villa when Aidan receives an exciting text revealing it’s time for the pair’s first date. “Priya and Aidan, it’s time for your first date. Please get ready to leave the Villa.” As they toast to their new romance, the conversation quickly turns to everything that’s happened in

The Rise of the Rockstar Chef is a landmark new three-part series charting the rise of three of Britain’s most influential culinary figures, Marco Pierre White, Gordon Ramsay and Heston Blumenthal, whose drive, creativity and uncompromising pursuit of excellence helped transform modern British cuisine and placed it firmly on the global stage. Commissioned for BBC One and iPlayer and made by Studio Ramsay Global, this series is set against the backdrop of the ‘Cool Britannia’

A look ahead to next week's episodes of Coronation Street, with a full rundown of each episode. Sunday 26th July 2026 Having found out from Kit that it was Jodie who attacked Sarah, an angry Shona confronts her sister demanding some answers. They visit Sarah in hospital and she tells them about Jodie’s trinket box. Will they be able to find it? With David and Shona having gone to bed, Lily tiptoes downstairs in search of her console. She reaches under the sofa and pulls out

A look ahead to next week's episodes of EastEnders, with synopsis and first look images of what's in store. Monday 27th July - Ian prepares for what could be his final day of freedom. George is confronted by someone from his past. Jean makes a shocking discovery. Tuesday 28th July - Sheila is left shaken after a tense visit with Gray. Tensions continue to rise between George and Nicola. Wednesday 29th July - Gray continues to manipulate Sheila, Linda has her head turned whils

Channel 4 confirms two new series of crafting competition Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas for the 2026 and 2027 festive seasons. Property expert and Queen of Christmas makes, Kirstie Allsopp, will once again host the daytime format where several crafty contestants compete in a round of challenges with the chance to be crowned the best in their creative medium. From Glasgow’s Raise the Roof Productions, the five-part series for this year will see these competitors demonstrate the

Greg Davies is back as the UK’s favourite crime scene cleaner, Paul ‘Wicky’ Wickstead in a brand-new, one-off special of The Cleaner In Italy (w/t), which will air on BBC iPlayer and BBC One over the festive period. Written by and starring Davies (Taskmaster, The Inbetweeners) and produced by SHUK, the hit comedy once again follows Wicky’s misadventures as a state-certified cleaning technician whose unusual day job involves scrubbing away the grisliest remnants of crime scene

Holly Willoughby today announces Holly Willoughby Together - a multi platform lifestyle series built around real people, real stories, honest conversation, practical advice, celebrity guests, fashion, beauty, health and more. The series will be available on YouTube, digital streaming platforms and across social media with the first episode premiering on 28th July. This marks a new chapter for one of the UK’s most recognisable broadcasters, whose career in television spans mor