

LONG LOST FAMILY RENEWED FOR FURTHER SERIES ON ITV
Long Lost Family will return for further series on ITV, plus spin-off series Born Without Trace and What Happened Next. Presented by Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell, it tells extraordinary stories of people desperate to find missing family, tackles mysteries that no one else has been able to solve and answers questions that have haunted entire lives. Long Lost Family is available to stream on ITVX.


THE CELEBRITY TRAITORS: WHAT TO EXPECT IN THIS WEEK'S EPISODES
Joining Claudia in the Scottish Highlands for The Celebrity Traitors are: Alan Carr, Cat Burns, Celia Imrie, Charlotte Church, Clare Balding, David Olusoga, Joe Marler, Joe Wilkinson, Jonathan Ross, Kate Garraway, Lucy Beaumont, Mark Bonnar, Nick Mohammed, Niko Omilana, Paloma Faith, Ruth Codd, Stephen Fry, Tameka Empson and Tom Daley. The celebrities will play the ultimate game of detection, backstabbing and trust, in the hope of winning a cash prize up to £100,000 for a cha


MAMMOTH: FIRST LOOK IMAGES AND CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR SECOND SERIES OF BBC COMEDY
Made by BBC Studios Comedy, the hit comedy about PE teacher Tony Mammoth from the 70’s getting a second chance at life, is soon to return to our screens on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer and will include a Christmas special. Mike Bubbins (Death Valley, The Socially Distant Sports Bar podcast) is Tony Mammoth, believed to have died in an avalanche during a school trip in 1979, attempting to restart his life after miraculously returning from the dead when his body is discovered frozen


STACEY & JOE: CAMERAS TO RETURN TO PICKLE COTTAGE FOR THIRD SERIES ON BBC ONE
Following the success of of the first two series, cameras are set to return to Pickle Cottage to follow the lives of Stacey Solomon, Joe Swash and their family as they document the highs and lows of life juggling work, play, parenting and their ever-growing menagerie of pets. The most recent series saw some very special and monumental firsts for the family – Belle’s first day of nursery, a permanent Valentine’s gift that leave’s Stacey in a fit of giggles, all of the little


AMANDALAND: BBC CONFIRMS CHRISTMAS SPECIAL OF HIT COMEDY AS FILMING BEGINS ON SECOND SERIES
BBC confirms Christmas special of Amandaland, as filming begins for the second series of the hit comedy. The second series of the hit BBC comedy Amandaland, starring Lucy Punch, Joanna Lumley and Philippa Dunne, is returning to iPlayer and BBC One in 2026. Alongside the returning cast, the Christmas special welcomes the absolutely fabulous Jennifer Saunders who will play Aunt Joan, Felicity’s (Joanna Lumley) sister. Aunt Joan is a ball of country-living, enthusiastic upper-c


STRICTLY COME DANCING: THIS WEEK'S SONG LIST AND DANCE STYLES REVEALED AHEAD OF LIVE SHOW
WEEK 5 The songs and dance styles for this weekend's Strictly Come Dancing live show have been revealed... La Voix & Alja ž Salsa to Strong Enough by Cher Amber & Nikita Cha Cha to Break Free by Ariana Grande Ellie & Vito Salsa to Spice Girls Medley Lewis & Katya Quickstep to Ring Of Fire by Johnny Cash Vicky & Kai Couple's Choice to Fight For This Love by Cheryl Harry & Karen Argentine Tango to Caught Up by Usher Alex & Johannes Foxtrot to Here You Come Again by Doll


BIG BROTHER TONIGHT: FULL RUNDOWN, TUESDAY 21st OCTOBER 2025
Here's a full rundown of what to expect in tonight's episode of Big Brother, which continues on ITV2 and ITVX. ELSA AND MARCUS ATTEMPT TO CLEAR THE AIR After their exchange of heated words, Elsa and Marcus try to clear the air. Marcus says, “Obviously I want to start off by apologising. There was never any ill feeling like anger towards you and if it came across that way I apologise, it didn’t mean to be like that… it escalated and it probably wouldn’t have if we had a conv


RICH LOVES, POOR LIVES WITH ROB RINDER AND RUTH GOODMAN RENEWED FOR SECOND SERIES ON 5
After a successful first run, 5 today announce the recommission of talent-led history strand, Rich Lives, Poor Lives, with 4x90’ specials ordered from Lion Television and WPP Media Motion Entertainment, which will once again feature the dynamic pairing of BAFTA-winning broadcaster, barrister and author Rob Rinder and social Historian Ruth Goodman. In series two, Ruth and Rob will turn back the clock to visit four key periods of British history: Roman, Tudor, Georgian, and V


WE SAVED A TRAIN: FRANCIS BOURGEOIS AND CHRIS HARRIS TO FRONT NEW SERIES
Naked West, (a Fremantle label), announces Francis Bourgeois and Chris Harris: We Saved a Train (working title) for Quest. The 8 x 60 series will be available to stream on Quest in 2026. Mechanical engineer and self-confessed train enthusiast, Francis Bourgeois, changes tracks as he embarks on the toughest project he has ever faced - fulfilling a lifelong dream of restoring a train and taking on the job of getting the wrecked engine back in action. Joining him on this epic re


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 27 October Outside the Rovers, Ben removes Eva’s blindfold and reveals that he’s bought the pub for her. Across the street, Maria watches in horror, Eva Price is back! Eva thanks Ben for the best surprise ever, while Leanne hugs Eva, pleased to have her sister back. Eva urges Leanne to go and fetch Toyah so they can all have a drink together and clear the air. But as Leann


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 27th October - Kat wrestles with a decision as a discovery weighs heavily on her, Julie helps George see a situation from a different perspective, and Ross confides in Alfie. Tuesday 28th October - Kat’s revelation sends shockwaves through The Vic, Suki and Eve take a positive step, and Oscar turns detective. Wednesday 29th October - Halloween gets off to a bad


CHANNEL 4 NOVEMBER PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS REVEALED, NEW AND RETURNING TITLES
The new and returning programming airing on the Channel 4 next month have been revealed. Trespasses New Series 1975, in a town outside Belfast. Whilst working one night behind the bar of her family pub, serving a mixed crowd including the locally stationed soldiers, Catholic schoolteacher Cushla meets Michael, an older Protestant married man, who often defends IRA suspects and is friends with cultured Bohemians who enrage and intrigue Cushla. Worlds apart, Cushla knows a rela


I'M A CELEBRITY: THE FAMOUS FACES RUMOURED TO BE ENTERING THE JUNGLE NEXT MONTH REVEALED
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! returns to ITV1 and ITVX, which means it’s time for a brand-new cast of celebrities to battle it out in TV’s toughest entertainment challenge. BAFTA Award-winning hosts Ant & Dec are back to present all the big stories live every night as the new line-up of celebrities for 2025 will leave their plush pads and luxuries far behind spending up to three weeks taking on the Australian jungle with a whole host of surprises created just for them.


THE JONATHAN ROSS SHOW RENEWED FOR 23rd SERIES ON ITV1 TO AIR IN 2026
The Jonathan Ross Show will return to ITV1 and ITVX in Spring 2025 of a brand new series. Across the new series the cream of the celebrity crop will delight viewers with tales from the most-talked about TV series and movies. Plus, the biggest sporting stars will exclusively discuss the huge sporting moments that have kept the nation on the edge of their seats. The hottest comedians - and up and coming comedy talent - will appear alongside stars of the stage and the silver scr


STEFAN DENNIS WITHDRAWS FROM STRICTLY COME DANCING DUE TO INJURY
Stefan Dennis has withdrawn from Strictly Come Dancing due to injury. Stefan Dennis says: "This morning I woke up to the most disappointing day of the time in my Strictly journey. Just when I had finally gained the confidence to do well with my dancing in the comp and achieve more great dances along the way, I was told that on Saturday I had torn my calf so significantly that I am now forced to withdraw from the show. "I can’t tell you how devastated I am to have to leave so


RUN AWAY: FIRST LOOK AND LAUNCH DATE CONFIRMED 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


MOCK THE WEEK RETURNS TO TV AS NEWLY REFRESHED TLC CHANNEL REBOOTS FORMER BBC COMEDY PANEL SHOW
TV channel TLC will be relaunched in January 2026 as a free-to-air channel in the UK which will bring viewers a broad entertainment offer with the hugely popular scripted comedy series The Big Bang Theory, Young Sheldon, new spin-off Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage and Mike & Molly. Plus, unscripted titles will include a new look Mock The Week. Warner Bros. Discovery today announced it will be rebooting the former BBC comedy panel show for 2026, having previously run on BBC


BIG BROTHER TONIGHT: FULL RUNDOWN, MONDAY 20th OCTOBER 2025
Here's a full rundown of what to expect in tonight's episode of Big Brother, which continues on ITV2 and ITVX. SECRET HOUSEMATES MAKE A FIRST IMPRESSION Big Brother informs the Secret Housemates that their ‘Eye Spy’ duties are now complete and it’s time for them to join the House. After getting a surprise wakeup call by Emily, Sam and Farida, tensions quickly rise, and Farida rubs some of the Housemates the wrong way. The Housemates are talking in the Kitchen. Farida is


CHILDREN IN NEED REVEALS PRESENTERS FOR 2025 TELETHON AS BIG ZUU JOINS LINE-UP
The full presenting line up for the BBC Children in Need Appeal Night 2025 was confirmed with the announcement that the rapper, and TV personality, Big Zuu is to join, Mel Giedroyc, Rochelle Humes, Vernon Kay, Paddy McGuinness, and Lenny Rush. Bringing together the nation this Autumn, the appeal night will be jampacked with heart and sparkle, featuring a host of sketches from BBC favourites including The Apprentice to Gladiators, big surprises from across the BBC, emotional p


PROFESSOR T RETURNS TO ITV IN 2026 FOR FOURTH SERIES, FIRST LOOK IMAGES RELEASED
ITV have confirmed the fourth series of Professor T will air in 2026 on ITV1 and ITVX. ITV previously announced the fourth series would air this Autumn. 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


THE RECOVERY PROJECT: MATT WILLIS TO FRONT NEW BBC SERIES EXPLROING ADDITION AND REHABILITATION
BBC Factual Entertainment and Events and BBC Cymru Wales announce the commission of a new series from South Shore, Matt Willis: The Recovery Project (w/t). The three-part series, fronted by musician and presenter Matt Willis, will explore addiction and could revolutionise the way the UK thinks about recovery and rehabilitation. Having openly battled his own addiction to drugs and alcohol for over a decade, Matt Willis is now embarking on a deeply personal journey to develop a


HANDCUFFED: CHANNEL 4 SERIES WITH JONATHAN ROSS TO LAND IN EARLY 2026
Channel 4 has commissioned Handcuffed from 72 Films, a Fremantle Company – a bold new series which takes eight pairs of strangers with completely opposed opinions, beliefs, lifestyles, and bad habits, and handcuffs them together 24/7 in the ultimate test of survival. The couples will be handcuffed together through thick and thin, as they navigate eating, dressing and even sleeping just inches apart. Shackled around the clock, the pairs will be sent on a road trip across our b


VAN DER VALK: ITV CONFIRMS FOURTH SERIES WILL AIR IN 2026, NEARLY THREE YEARS SINCE PREVIOUS SERIES AS FIRST LOOK IMAGES RELEASED
ITV have confirmed the fourth series of Van Der Valk will air on ITV1 and ITVX in 2026, nearly three years since the last series aired in the UK and two years since the fourth series itself was released internationally. If you just can't wait for 2026, the fourth series will be available to purchase on DVD from 9th December in the UK. The fast-paced police procedural that explores Amsterdam’s cultural contrasts, with Marc Warren in the lead role of Piet Van der Valk. The cas


ITV 2026 DRAMA HIGHLIGHTS, NEW AND RETURNING TITLES REVEALED
ITV have revealed some of its new and returning drama series airing in 2026. Believe Me New Drama Believe Me tells the story of three victims of one of the most prolific sex attackers in British history, John Worboys, dubbed by the media as the ‘black cab rapist’ after preying on women under the cover of being a ‘respectable’ licensed taxi-cab driver. Aimée-Ffion Edwards (Slow Horses, Peaky Blinders, Dreamland, Mr Burton) Miriam Petche (Industry) and Aasiya Shah (Raised by






























































