

I AM HELEN: FIRST LOOK AT NEW CHANNEL 4 DRAMA STARRING NICOLA COUGHLAN
Channel 4 is today releasing a first look images of Nicola Coughlan and Joe Cole in I Am Helen (2x60), which will air later this year. Created, written and directed by BAFTA-winning filmmaker, Dominic Savage and produced by award winning Me+You Productions, the latest instalment of the critically acclaimed BAFTA-winning anthology series explores the experience of womanhood within a world shaped by masculine power, aggression, and control. Told through a female lens, the stor


MAVIS ECCLESTON: FURTHER CASTING ANNOUNCED TO JOIN PENELOPE WILTON AND JONATHAN PRYCE IN NEW ITV FACTUAL DRAMA
ITV has announced further cast for recently commissioned drama, Mavis Eccleston, the tragic and extraordinary real-life story of a woman who survived a joint suicide pact with the love of her life and husband of nearly 60 years and was subsequently arrested and charged with his murder. The four-part drama starring Penelope Wilton (After Life, Downton Abbey, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel) and Jonathan Pryce (Wolf Hall, Slow Horses, The Crown) in the leading roles of Mavis and


LOVE ISLAND TONIGHT: FULL RUNDOWN FOR TONIGHT'S EPISODE, TUESDAY 23rd JUNE 2026
Love Island continues tonight on ITV2 and ITVX, here's a full rundown of tonight's episode... KAVAN IS LEFT ON THIN ICE AFTER TELLING JASMINE TO CHILL Following an explosive game of Never Have I Ever, Kavan, Samraj, Jasmine, and Mica debrief on the Sundeck about Tina and Aidan’s fiery disagreement. “I hear Tina, to be fair,” Jasmine begins. As Samraj argues that Yasmin isn’t a viable option for Aidan, Jasmine continues, “It doesn’t matter though, because if he…” Kavan and Sam


THE RECLAIMERS: MADE IN SUFFOLK ANNOUNCED FOR CHANNEL 4
Channel 4 has commissioned The Reclaimers: Made in Suffolk, a five-part series from Rare TV that will air on More4, following a family-run business giving once loved items a new purpose. Set at Tinkers Barn, a unique salvage yard in the Suffolk countryside, the series follows three generations of the Warnes family as they rescue, restore and repurpose treasures that others leave behind. Alongside boss Andy is his wife and business partner, Hayley, who focuses on the design an


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 29 June 2026 Maggie, Ben and Eva are gobsmacked when Janine Walsh, Megan’s mother, walks into the pub. Janine tells Maggie, Ben and Eva how sorry she is for her daughter’s behaviour and how she’d like to help. Incensed, they order her out. Janine returns to Megan’s car and admits there was no sign of Will. Megan breaks down in tears and tells her Mum how Will took advantage


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 29th June - The Fox-Truemans rally together. Priya questions Max’s intentions. Will tries to help Billy in his battle with Bea. Tuesday 30th June - Sheila attempts to win Chelsea over. Priya clashes with Cindy. Avani grows suspicious of her mum. Wednesday 1st July - Max is left rattled by Priya’s behaviour. Cindy and Max toast their engagement in the Vic. Bea’s


DAD: DISNEY+ ANNOUNCES NEW COMEDY DRAMA FROM CLEM GARRITTY
Disney+ have commissioned new comedy drama DAD from A24 UK. The 6x50' series is written by Clem Garritty and follows three adult siblings whose lives are changed when their father is accused of a historic murder committed during their childhood. A teaser shares: "As their understanding of childhood is turned on its head and the pressures of adult life close in, Sammy, Ned and Jess are forced back together to uncover the secrets buried deep within their family’s past. In doing


DULL APPRECIATION SOCIETY: DARA Ó BRIAIN TO HOST NEW UKTV SERIES
UKTV have commissioned Dara's Dull Appreciation Society, a new four-part series which celebrates members of the public who take mundane to the max. A teaser shares: "Guests from across the country will showcase their seemingly dull, but actually quite interesting, collections, pastimes and passions. Dara must decide who truly cuts the mild mustard, who is thrilling by mistake, and who earns the ultimate accolade in each episode: the Golden Fleece. Joining Dara in his search i


NEVER MIND THE BUZZCOCKS SET FOR SIXTH SERIES ON SKY
Never Mind the Buzzcocks iis set to return for a sixth series on Sky. With its usual characteristics of chaos and commotion, the new series will again be hosted by Greg Davies and see the teams butcher beloved songs in the intros round and reminisce about the things they can – and can’t! – remember from the past. The last series saw host Greg Davies return as the ringmaster of rock n’ roll, joined by team captains Noel Fielding and Sophie Willan, regular panellist Jamali Madd


LET'S PLAY BALL: CELEBRITIES TAKING PART IN NEW ITV COMEDY ENTERTAINMENT PILOT REVEALED
Following the success of hit Prime Video series Last One Laughing UK, Banijay UK labels Initial and Zeppotron are collaborating again to take to market the next big comedic reality format – Let’s Play Ball. In this version of Let’s Play Ball, rival teams of comedians go head-to-head in a race to transport a gigantic ball across various terrains. Facing fiendish physical puzzles along the way, each episode will see the teams navigate varied landscapes; from narrow city street


LOVE ISLAND TONIGHT: FULL RUNDOWN FOR TONIGHT'S EPISODE, MONDAY 22nd JUNE 2026
Love Island continues tonight on ITV2 and ITVX, here's a full rundown of tonight's episode... BEBE REXHA ROCKS THE VILLA BUT HAS A BONE TO PICK Following a tense afternoon marked by the exit of Halle and Chidi in a dramatic double dumping, spirits are lifted when Lola gets a text revealing a special eBay delivery has arrived. The Islanders level up their look with new outfits before heading to the garden for an exciting performance by Bebe Rexha. As the opening notes of I Don


MOG'S BAD THING: VOICE CAST ANNOUNCED FOR UPCOMING CHANNEL 4 CHRISTMAS ANIMATION SPECIAL
Channel 4 announces the cast of Mog’s Bad Thing, Lupus Films’ hand-drawn animated adaptation of Judith Kerr’s classic picture book of the same name. The special will air on Channel 4 this Christmas. Returning to the world of Mog are Adjoa Andoh (Bridgerton) as the Narrator, Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Strange) as Mr Thomas, Claire Foy (The Crown) as Mrs Thomas, Amelie Law (Mog’s Christmas) as Debbie and Teddy Skelton (Mog’s Christmas) as Nicky. Joining the cast for this


A WOMAN OF SUBSTANCE CONFIRMED FOR SECOND SERIES ON CHANNEL 4
Produced by The Forge Entertainment (National Treasure, The Buccaneers, Marriage), a Banijay UK company, Brenda Blethyn (Vera, Pride and Prejudice) and Jessica Reynolds (Kneecap, The Wolf, The Fox & The Leopard) are to return to Channel 4 in a second series of A Woman of Substance as the iconic character of Emma Harte, a housemaid-turned-mogul, daughter, mother, lover, fighter and a 20th century feminist icon who refused to know her ‘place.’ Based on the global phenomenon of


INTO THE DANGER ZONE: BBC PULLS ASHLEY CAIN SHOW, BROADCASTER CONFIRMS IT WILL NOT AIR SECOND SERIES
The BBC have pulled the second series of Ashley Cain: Into The Danger Zone after misogynistic social media posts resurfaced online. The BBC confirmed it will not broadcast the planned second series which was produced by True North in association with House of Panthera. A BBC spokesperson told Metro: "The posts by Ashley Cain, albeit from many years ago, are completely unacceptable. The BBC has clear requirements around vetting and social media checks, which are undertaken by


LOVE ISLAND TONIGHT: FULL RUNDOWN FOR TONIGHT'S EPISODE, SUNDAY 21st JUNE 2026
Love Island continues tonight on ITV2 and ITVX, here's a full rundown of tonight's episode... A SHOCK TEXT INTERRUPTS THE PARTY As the Villa adjusts to the departure of Sam and Namibia, Jasmine receives a text that leaves the group buzzing. ‘Islanders, get ready to bring the energy because tonight Bebe Rexha will be performing in the Villa.’ The celebrations are short lived though when a second alert arrives for Sean. ‘But before the party gets started, you’ve got a big decis


CLARKSON'S FARM CONFIRMED FOR SIXTH SERIES ON PRIME VIDEO
Following the conclusion of its fifth series, Prime Video have officially confirmed that Clarkson's Farm will return for a sixth series, with the next instalment currently in production. In the fifth series, Clarkson’s Farm is back and amidst a government budget that sends the UK farming community into uproar, Jeremy decides some big changes are needed to make the farm run more smoothly. But while the farm tries to go high-tech - resulting in Kaleb’s first ever trip abroad -


THE WARGAME: SKY ANNOUNCES NEW DOCUDRAMA SERIES, MICHAEL GOVE AND NICOLA STURGEON LEAD CONTRIBUTORS
Sky confirms the commission of The Wargame, a landmark four-part series where constructed documentary meets propulsive drama, based on the award-winning Sky News podcast of the same name. Produced by The Garden, part of ITV Studios, (Attack on London: Hunt for the 7/7 Bombers, 24 Hours in Police Custody), The Wargame takes viewers beyond the news cycle and behind closed doors into a sealed COBR-style crisis room where real-world senior politicians, military leaders and intell


BRITISH SOAP AWARDS 'AXED FOR GOOD' BY ITV, ACCORDING TO REPORTS
The British Soap Awards have reportedly been axed for good by ITV. A source told The Sun: "Sadly, the soap awards have had their day and won’t be returning. It’s a real shame but they no longer pull in the advertising or sponsorship money anymore. It won’t be back. It’s dead in the water. There are plenty of others awards shows, like the Baftas and the National Television Awards that incorporate soap, they don’t need their own event anymore." The Awards ceremony last aired in


STILL TO COME THIS YEAR IN DRAMA, NEW AND RETURNING TITLES REVEALED
A look at the new and returning drama titles set to air later this year. SHETLAND Alison O’Donnell is bidding farewell to Shetland, the BBC’s acclaimed murder mystery drama. A Silverprint Pictures production, the new series is currently filming in Scotland and will air on BBC iPlayer and BBC One later this year.Alison’s final storyline is part of a thrilling new six-part series of Shetland which centres around an historic murder which will forever change the lives of all tho


STILL TO COME THIS YEAR IN COMEDY, NEW AND RETURNING TITLES REVEALED
A look at the new and returning comedy titles set to air later this year. NOT GOING OUT The sitcom, which is now the UK’s all-time second longest running by number of series, stars Lee Mack (as Lee) and Sally Bretton (as Lucy). Over 14 series regular cast have included: Bobby Ball, Abigail Cruttenden, Hugh Dennis, Megan Dodds, Deborah Grant, Miranda Hart, Tim Vine, Timothy West, Geoffrey Whitehead and Katy Wix. ANN DROID In a world where AI is looming larger and ever presen


STILL TO COME THIS YEAR IN FACTUAL, NEW AND RETURNING TITLES REVEALED
A look at the new and returning factual titles set to air later this year. LONG LOST FAMILY BAFTA-award-winning series Long Lost Family is back with its 16th series. Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell present extraordinary stories of family separation. And, after specialist researchers and intermediaries trace missing loved ones, Nicky and Davina deliver longed-for news that leads to reunion. 70 UP ITV’s long-running 7 Up collection is going to complete its final chapter in a


STILL TO COME THIS YEAR IN REALITY, NEW AND RETURNING TITLES REVEALED
A look at the new and returning reality titles set to air later this year. THE CELEBRITY TRAITORS Host Claudia Winkleman will welcome an exciting and eclectic mix of people and personalities. Ranging from BAFTA and BRIT award winners, through to social media stars plus some of the UK’s most cherished actors, comedians, presenters and beyond. As celebrities will question who can they trust, who deserves to be banished and who is secretly plotting murder under the cover of dar


STILL TO COME THIS YEAR IN ENTERTAINMENT, NEW AND RETURNING TITLES REVEALED
A look at the new and returning entertainment titles set to air later this year. STRICTLY COME DANCING 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 performa


Would You Rather: Decide To Survive | Preview (Prime Video)
Romesh Ranganathan is to host a new comedy reality series, Would You Rather: Decide To Survive, for Prime Video. The new series will launch 26th June. Hosted by Ranganathan, this game show sees two teams of familiar faces compete in hilarious challenges based on ‘Would You Rather’ decisions. These three simple words decide everything from what they eat to who they send home. One by one, the players will be eliminated until we have our Would You Rather: Decide To Survive champ




























































