

EUROVISION: BBC UNVEILS PRESENTING LINE-UP AHEAD OF 2026 CONTEST
Vienna calling... Eurovision season has officially begun! To mark the annual return of the Eurovision Song Contest – the world’s biggest music competition – the BBC are serving up a glittering assortment of Eurovision treats across TV, radio and digital to bring the nation together and cheer on this year’s UK entry, LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER. This year will be unlike any other as we celebrate the 70th edition of the contest in Austria, home of iconic alpine landscapes, classical m


NAME THAT TUNE: ITV REBOOTS CLASSIC MUSIC GAMESHOW WITH ALISON HAMMOND AS HOST
How well do you know tracks from Sinatra to Sedaka, Britney to Beyonce, Oasis to Olivia Dean and Doja Kat to Duran Duran? Could you name the tune of a well-known song after hearing just a few short notes? ITV announces a brand new series that challenges members of the public to do just that, in Name That Tune coming to ITV1 and ITVX. Hosted by Alison Hammond, each week contestants will be pitted against each other as their music knowledge is put to the test in a series of fas


EMILY MAITLIS EXAMINES THE EPSTEIN FILES FOR CHANNEL 4 DOCUMENTARY SERIES
Channel 4 have commissioned Lion Television, an All3Media company to make a landmark documentary series examining one of the most consequential and disturbing scandals of the 21st century — the Jeffrey Epstein case. The series will be presented by the award-winning journalist and broadcaster Emily Maitlis who famously interviewed the then Prince Andrew about his links to Epstein. It will deliver unprecedented access, explosive testimony and forensic analysis of the documents


DEATH IN PARADISE RENEWED FOR FURTHER TWO SERIES AND CHRISTMAS SPECIALS ON BBC ONE
The BBC has announced that the award-winning Death in Paradise has been recommissioned for a further two series and two Christmas specials, with filming commencing on the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe this week. Fans can look forward to another captivating chapter on the sun-drenched shores of Saint Marie as the new series welcomes back its much loved cast: Don Gilet (DI Mervin Wilson), Don Warrington (Commissioner Selwyn Patterson), Shantol Jackson (DS Naomi Thomas),


MONARCH OF THE GLEN: CHANNEL 5 ANNOUNCES 'FRESH REIMAGINING' OF ICONIC DRAMA
5 has unveiled a fresh reimagining of iconic series Monarch of the Glen which will return to the Scottish Highlands for a rich, romantic and humorous family saga rooted in legacy, love and survival. The 6 x 60 series will be produced by Ecosse Films, makers of the original Monarch of the Glen series, and MASTERPIECE PBS, in association with Northern Ireland Screen and distribution partner Banijay Rights, the global sales arm of media and entertainment powerhouse, Banijay En


THE MARVELLOUS MINIATURE WORKSHOP REOPENS FOR SECOND SERIES ON BBC ONE
BBC One have commissioned a further 20x45' episode run of The Marvellous Miniature Workshop, which sees presenter Sara Cox and a team of expert miniaturists recreate cherished buildings and locations tied to contributors’ personal histories. Sara Cox returns to present the series, guiding viewers through the intricate processes of miniature creation and the heartfelt narratives that underpin each project, celebrating the small-scale masterpieces which preserve profound memori


WAGGING RIGHTS: UKTV TO LAUNCH NEW CELEBRITY DOG-TRAINING SERIES
Free streaming service U is launching new factual entertainment format Wagging Rights (6x60’) later this year, supported by a linear TX on U&Dave and U&W. Produced by Boldprint Studios, Wagging Rights follows five celebrities as they attempt to train their pet dogs to become show dogs. Rhod Gilbert, Harriet Kemsley, Kae Kurd, Sara Pascoe and Vicky Pattison are the five would-be trainers bringing their dogs along to compete for the Wagging Rights trophy. Across six episodes a


ITV ANNOUNCES NEW AND RETURNING WEEKEND DAYTIME COMMISSIONS
ITV has announced a raft of new commissions for its bumper weekend mornings line up including a brand new show, Clodagh: Cooking At Home, alongside new Gary Barlow’s Food and Wine Tour: New Zealand, the return of Fern Britton: Inside The Vet’s and a third series of Ainsley’s Fantastic Flavours for 2026. In the brand-new series Clodagh: Cooking At Home, it’s all about inspirational and easy eats as viewers are invited into the cheerful chef’s idyllic home on her farm Broadspe


SCHEDULES CONFIRMED: 09-15 MAY 2026, NEW AND RETURNING TITLES REVEALED
The latest schedules have been confirmed for week commencing 9th May 2026. The full rundown of the new and returning programmes can be found below. Dates Confirmed Angela Rippon's River Cruises (New Series) - Factual Saturday 9th May, 8pm, 5 BAFTA TV Awards (New) - Entertainment Sunday 10th May, 7pm, BBC One Believe Me (New Series) - Drama Sunday 10th May, 9pm, ITV1 Trading Places (New Series) - Reality Sunday 10th May, 9pm, 5 999 Critical Condition (New Series) - Factual Tue


MUNYA CHAWAWA EXPLORES LINK BETWEEN DONALD TRUMP, MAGA AND WRESTLING FOR C4 DOCUMENTARY
Comedian and satirist Munya Chawawa travels to the United States to immerse himself in wrestling and MAGA politics, uncovering the unlikely and surprising link between Donald Trump and the world of body slams and spandex. Wrestling with Trump is a bold and often hilarious documentary that sees Munya examine the influence that wrestling has had on the American president by meeting WWE wrestlers, Trump sidekicks, and even throwing himself headlong into the ring. The 1 x 47 mi


MILLIONAIRE HOT SEAT RENEWED FOR FURTHER SERIES ON ITV, MILLIONAIRE SPIN-OFF TO RETURN WITH JEREMY CLARKSON
Millionaire Hot Seat will return to ITV next year for a new series, with the show returning to the studio later this year. It will follow a new run of 10 episodes - recorded as part of its first series - which are expected to air this Autumn on ITV. A twist on the classic Millionaire format, Millionaire Hot Seat sees six contestants vying for a chance to win big — but there's no room for indecision. Hosted by Jeremy Clarkson, this thrilling fast-paced twist on the global Who


BBC TO AIR LONG-LOST EPISODE OF THE MORECAMBE AND WISE SHOW
A long-lost episode of The Morecambe and Wise Show, first broadcast on the BBC on 16 September 1968, has been recovered and will be shown on BBC Four and BBC iPlayer on Thursday 14 May, to coincide with when Eric Morecambe would have turned 100. BBC Four will also show The Perfect Morecambe and Wise to mark this moment. The episode, which was thought to be lost forever, was discovered by Film Is Fabulous! - a charitable trust run by film collectors and television enthusiasts.


LIZA TARBUCK JOINS THE GREAT POTTERY THROWDOWN AS FAMOUS FACES JOINING CELEBRITY SERIES ANNOUNCED
Channel 4 and Love Productions today announce a brand new five-part series, The Great Celebrity Pottery Throw Down, hosted by actor, presenter and author Liza Tarbuck. Six celebrities, each with little to no pottery experience will brave the clay and take to the wheel in a series of bold ceramic challenges. The celebrities getting their hands dirty and unleashing their creativity are comedian, writer and actor Lucy Beaumont; comedian, writer, actor and author Fatiha El-Ghor


NOTHING TO HIDE: SKY ANNOUNCES NEW DOCUMENTARY ON KATIE PRICE
For 30 years, Katie Price has turned her private life into public spectacle. The nation thinks they know her - but Katie Price: Nothing to Hide will challenge them to look again. Katie Price: Nothing to Hide, a Sky Original four-part series from Louis Theroux’s BAFTA-winning Mindhouse (Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere, Lockerbie) and BAFTA and International Emmy-winning director, Paddy Wivell, brings a documentary lens to Katie’s story, combining extraordinary unseen foo


THE WOODS: MICHELLE KEEGAN TO LEAD CAST OF NEW HARLAN COBEN DRAMA ON NETFLIX
Netflix have announced new series The Woods, based on the novel by Harlan Coben. Tom Bateman (The Love Hypothesis, Hedda) plays Paul ‘Cope’ Copeland with Michelle Keegan starring as Lucy Silverfield. The series will star Tom Bateman, Michelle Keegan, Mandeep Dhillon, Pearce Quigley, Rade Sherbedgia, James Buckley, Shannon Watson, Pamela Nomvete, Kerry Howard, Roger Barclay, Simon Lowe, Mila Moring, Dean Fagan, Tom Allen, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Charlotte Beaumont, Christopher Harp


RATINGS REPORT: 06-12 APRIL 2026, MOST WATCHED SHOWS REVEALED
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. The final two episodes of hit BBC drama The Other Bennet Sister topped the week, with 5,632,900 and 5,624,700 respectively. Elsewhere in scripted, Beyond Paradise continued with 4,681,800, Grace with 4,032,600 and Casualty with 2,492,500. ITV launched a second all-stars series of I'm A Celebrity South Af


BLANKETY BLANK: CELEBRITY PANELLISTS ON TONIGHT'S EPISODE REVEALED
The legendary Blankety Blank is back! Bradley Walsh hosts as a panel of six celebrities fill in the missing blanks and help win some brilliant prizes for some very lucky contestants. All that stands in the way is a series of statements with missing BLANKS. Contestants just need to fill in the blanks and if their answer matches those of the celebrities’, they’re in with a chance of taking home the goods, which can vary anywhere from an inflatable hot tub to a garden shed. And


CELEBRITY BRIDGE OF LIES: MEET THE FAMOUS FACES TAKING ON THE BRIDGE IN TONIGHT'S EPISODE
Ross Kemp presents the high-stakes quiz where the celebrities all face the Bridge, choosing who faces each crossing, depending on the question category. Each Bridge crossing has 32 potential steps, including 22 truths and ten lies. They must cross the Bridge by stepping on the truths and avoiding the lies, earning money for each correct answer. Step on a lie, and the Bridge will halve their money. Step on three lies, and they are out of the game. There is always a safe path a


SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE UK: THIS WEEK'S PRESENTER AND GUESTS REVEALED, SATURDAY 02nd MAY 2026
Broadcast live each week, this brand-new UK version brings the high-wire, anything-can-happen energy that makes SNL a cultural force, now reimagined through a distinctly British lens. A new guest host will take the helm each week, putting their distinctive stamp on the SNL formula alongside a chart-topping musical guest. Written, rehearsed and performed in the week of each show, every episode is staged in front of a live studio audience and features an opening monologue, top


CELEBRITY CATCHPHRASE: FAMOUS FACES ON THIS WEEK'S EPISODE REVEALED
The new series of classic gameshow Celebrity Catchphrase continues on ITV1 with host Stephen Mulhern. Each episode features three celebrities contestants all playing for charity. If the three celebrities can ‘say what they see’ they could get the chance to win £50,000 for their chosen charity. In this week's episode are Motsi Mabuse, Rob Delaney and Amber Rose Gill. Celebrity Catchphrase airs on ITV1 and ITVX.


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 4 May 2026 As a grim discovery of a body sends shockwaves through the street, Kit begins a series of tense interrogations and the residents struggle to process the tragedy. The pathologist’s report soon turns a tragic ending into a murder investigation. Todd struggles to move on from the abuse suffered at the hands of Theo. While Debbie waits for news on Carl, the truth ab


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 4th May - Nicola receives a shock, Phil and Sam support a loved one, and Ian desperately tries to gain extra votes. Tuesday 5th May - Nicola is forced to come clean to George, Ian makes a rash decision after being humiliated by Oscar, and Linda makes a decision for the sake of her family. Wednesday 6th May - Ian instantly regrets his actions, Grant steps in to h


WHAT NOT TO EAT RENEWED FOR SECOND SERIES ON CHANNEL 4, SPIN-OFF SERIES ALSO ANNOUNCED
What Not To Eat with Professor Tim Spector & Dr Kandi Ejiofor has been recommissioned by Channel4. In January this year What Not To Eat launched with 1.7 million viewers to episode one, the most-watched new series in the 8pm slot since Handmade: Britain’s Best Woodworker in 2021. Over four new episodes Professor Spector and Dr Kandi Ejiofor will again be helping the UK navigate the baffling world of ultra-processed foods (UPFs), thought to directly contribute to the UK’s ris


EMBASSY: PRIME VIDEO ANNOUNCES NEW ACTION THRILLER STARRING ANNA KENDRICK
Prime Video has acquired AGC Television’s Embassy which is now shooting in Cologne, Germany and London, England. The six-part series is set to launch on Prime Video in the UK, Ireland, Canada, France, Australia and New Zealand next year. The action thriller stars Anna Kendrick (Woman of the Hour, A Simple Favor), Sam Heughan (Outlander, The Couple Next Door), and J.K. Simmons (Whiplash, The Westies). Embassy will be distributed worldwide by AGC International and was licensed



























































