The BBC has secured the future of the smash hit multi award winning psychological series The Traitors, confirming a new three‑year deal that will keep both The Traitors and The Celebrity Traitors on BBC One and BBC iPlayer until at least 2030. The renewed commitment reflects the BBC’s ongoing investment in original, high‑impact entertainment that captivates and brings together audiences across the UK by connecting everyone to unmissable content. Made by Studio Lambert Scotlan

Our picks of what to watch during the week ahead. THE MARLOW MURDER CLUB Wednesday, U&Drama Now an established part of newly promoted DI Tanika Malik’s crime solving team, retired archaeologist Judith Potts, dog walker Suzie Harris and vicar’s wife Becks Starling are back and bringing their unconventional methods to a string of high-profile murders. But it soon becomes clear to the amateur sleuths that this time their investigations may hit closer to home than ever before. F

Once again hosted by father and son duo Bradley and Barney Walsh, the show will see the Gladiators competing against a brave set of contenders in the ultimate test of speed and strength. They will take part in a series of brand-new games alongside classic challenges including fan-favourite The Eliminator. In the first semi-final, Bradley and Barney Walsh welcome back four more battle-hardened Contenders to take on the awesome Gladiators as they fight for a place in the grand

Richard Osman hosts the teatime quiz where a group of four famous faces go toe to toe in testing their general knowledge skills in a variety of entertaining games. This week's contestants are Steve Backshall, Steve Pemberton, Sam Quek and Rachel Riley. A daily winner is declared following a quickfire round at the end of each show, and t he scores are tallied across the week, resulting in an overall champion being crowned on Friday. Will the winning stars opt for the much-cove

Celebrity Lingo will see Adil referee two teams of celebrities as they go head-to-head in the same gripping wordplay. Across the fast paced 30-minute episodes the well-known teams will race to fill in the blanks in the hope of raising money for their chosen charities. Packed with humour from our star-studded line up, Celebrity Lingo will bring the star treatment to the fan-favourite game. On this week's episodes are: Lisa Riley and Mark Charnock with Richard Coles and Tim Vin

Produced by So Television - the production company behind the hugely successful and multi award-winning The Graham Norton Show - each episode will see Claudia welcome the biggest names from the worlds of film, television, music and beyond to her sofa for lively conversation with the help of a studio audience. Amongst Claudia's guests are: Hollywood giant Jeff Goldblum, best known for starring in Jurassic Park and Wicked, on the couch to chat about his new album Night Blooms,

The latest schedules have been confirmed for week commencing 21st March 2026. The full rundown of the new and returning programmes can be found below. Dates Confirmed Celebrity Sabotage (New Series) - Entertainment Saturday 21st March, 8pm, ITV1 Saturday Night Live UK (New Series) - Entertainment Saturday 21st March, 10pm, Sky One Crookhaven (New Series) - Drama Sunday 22nd March, BBC iPlayer The Great Celebrity Bake Off (New Series) - Entertainment Sunday 22nd March, 7:40pm,

Dara O'Briain is to host a run-through for a new comedy entertainment show which celebrates the mundane and ordinary side of life. The show records on Thursday 26th March with audience tickets available via SRO Audiences. A teaser shares: "Do you go insane for the mundane? Were you born to be mild? If you find satisfaction in the simple, this is the show for you. Join one of the nation’s favourite comedians and hosts, Dara O’Briain, plus guests including John Robins, for a re

5 announces Sam & Ade Go Birding (w/t), a new three-part factual series produced by Frank Films, following actors Samuel West and Adrian Edmondson as they head off some weekend adventures around the country to spot and celebrate Britain’s beautiful birds. The series was commissioned by Kit Morey for 5.   Sam & Ade Go Birding (w/t) follows good friends Samuel West (All Creatures Great & Small, Slow Horses) and Adrian Edmondson (Alien: Earth, A Spy Among Friends) on a spectacul

Following a successful first series, UKTV announces the commission of two further series of Classic Car Kings (2×6×60’) for free streaming service U and leading factual channel U&YESTERDAY.   Produced by multi-BAFTA-winning Chatterbox Media, the new series will continue to follow the highly skilled and charismatic team at Irv’s Resto Shop in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria - bringing more extraordinary restorations and classic car stories to screen. Led by big personality Paul “Ir

Sky have revealed the new and returning titles airing across its portfolio of channels in April 2026. THE MINIATURE WIFE Marriage gets hilariously complicated in The Miniature Wife, when Elizabeth Banks (Pitch Perfect, The Hunger Games) is unexpectedly shrunk in a technological mishap, much to the surprise of her husband, played by Matthew Macfadyen (Succession). Domestic life takes a turn for the perfectly mismatched pair, as their day-to-day turns into a razor-sharp battle

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 . BBC drama dominated the week with Silent Witness continuing with 5,016,700 and 5,096,500 respectively. It was closely followed by Death In Paradise with 5,084,000. Britain's Got Talent returned for a new series, launching with just 4,703,400 - down over 2 million on last year's series launch. The Appre

Sweeping period drama The Forsytes, the major reimagining of John Galsworthy’s novel series The Forsyte Saga and penned by acclaimed British screenwriter Debbie Horsfield, has been recommissioned for a third series according to Deadline . The series chronicles the lives of four generations of an upper-class family of stockbrokers, set against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving late-Victorian world. The Forsytes chronicles the lives, loves, trials and triumphs of a wealthy lat

The BBC has announced I Kissed A Girl will return for a second and final series this Spring before both I Kissed A Boy and I Kissed A Girl are shelved. A BBC spokesperson told The Sun : "We are exceptionally proud of I Kissed A Boy/Girl, the UK’s first dating show for the LGBTQ+ community. We would like to thank our fabulous cupid Dannii Minogue and the entire team at Twofour for bringing the series to screen. Unfortunately, we have to make difficult choices in light of our f

The BBC has revealed first look images from the award-winning Smoggie Queens which will bring even more chaos, heart and mischief than ever before, when it returns to BBC iPlayer and BBC Three for a second series in Spring. Written by RTS winner and BAFTA nominated Middlesbrough native Phil Dunning, Smoggie Queens tells the story of volatile Dickie (Dunning - Boat Story, Feel Good) along with drag queen Mam (Mark Benton - Patience, Shakespeare & Hathaway), self-styled hun Luc

Channel 4 has commissioned Keir Starmer: Labour in Crisis? Dispatches W/T a new 1x60 documentary examining the dramatic collapse in political support for Prime Minister Keir Starmer. After winning the biggest landslide in UK election history less than two years ago, how did Keir Starmer become the most unpopular prime minister on record?  The film is produced by ITN Productions and presented by political journalist and co-host of The News Agents, Lewis Goodall, who assesses t

ITV and ITVX today confirm the stellar line-up set to join Jonathan Ross, bringing all the glamour and excitement from the 98th Oscars® ceremony straight to UK screens. The panel of film aficionados, including Elle Osili Wood, Samson Kayo and Fred Asquith will join Jonathan for the dedicated live show, offering unparalleled insight, commentary, and analysis of Hollywood's biggest night. Elle Osili Wood is one of the most exciting and influential presenters in British televisi

Alison Hammond is back helping furry friends find a new home as she returns to ITV for a third series of For the Love of Dogs with Alison Hammond. The six-part series will be back on ITV this spring, as Alison heads to Battersea Dogs and Cats Home to once again bring viewers heart-warming and inspiring stories from the residents. From high-energy pups needing a bit of training to senior residents looking for a quiet sofa, the new series promises the same blend of humour, tear

At 10pm on Red Nose Day, the funny will continue on BBC Two, as Romesh Ranganathan hosts a very special episode of Comic Relief Does The Weakest Link. The gloves are off in this late-night version of the iconic quiz show for Comic Relief and nobody is safe from Romesh or their fellow players. Facing questions will be six comedians all hoping to avoid the walk of shame. Who will beat their rivals to be crowned the champion and take home the trophy? This year’s show is set to b

A look ahead to next week's episodes of Coronation Street, with a full rundown of each episode. Monday 16th March In the cafe, Nina tells Eva that she’s worried about Sam, he’s barely touched his food and appears very shaky. As Eva heads over, Megan arrives. Clearly terrified, Sam pushes past them and dashes out. Eva goes after him but as she calls out, Sam collapses unconscious on the pavement. Megan pulls out her phone to call an ambulance.  Lisa quizzes Kit about the atta

Made in Chelsea: Sam Vanderpump’s Story is a moving two‑part documentary for E4 that follows Sam and Alice Vanderpump’s lives as they face the brutal reality of living with Sam’s life‑threatening disease.   Produced by UTAS UK Productions, a division of Universal Studio Group, the documentary traces Sam’s health since his near-death experience through to today, as he waits for a life-saving liver transplant and navigates life as a dad-to-be.   In 2024, Sam Vanderpump survived

A look ahead to next week's episodes of EastEnders, with synopsis and first look images of what's in store. Monday 16th March - There’s drama for the Brannings as they spend Mother’s Day with the Beales, Bea plays with fire, and Jean extends an olive branch. Tuesday 17th March - Lauren gets her stride back, Denise and Kim have an unexpected visitor, and Suki receives a shock. Wednesday 18th March - Denise accidentally causes upset, Suki and Vinny come to blows, and Billy gro

As Waterloo Road celebrates 20 years since first arriving on screens, Chelsee Healey will be reprising her role as the much-loved Janeece Bryant.    First seen in 2006 as a pupil at the school, Janeece brought a unique mix of chaos, comedy and heart to Waterloo Road, often landing herself in trouble but always leading with good intentions. Her return now promises that same blend of humour and warmth that made her a fan favourite the first time around, offering a fresh chapter

Channel 4's latest reality gameshow, from the producers of The Traitors, has been axed by the broadcaster after one series. A source told The Sun : "It just wasn’t cost effective and they couldn’t justify continuing given how level the ratings were. It did have a sprinkling of stardust thanks to Liz’s involvement but even her six figure fee contributed to the large costs involved in making The Inheritance." The series sees thirteen strangers summoned to a grand stately home.