Love Island, the global television phenomenon, returns this summer for its 13th series on ITV2 and ITVX as Maya Jama returns as host, presiding over all the action inside the Villa. Heading to sun-drenched Mallorca for the ultimate game of love, a brand new batch of Islanders must couple up or clear out as they dive headfirst into a summer of twists, turns, and tests - all in pursuit of finding a connection. With unexpected arrivals, shifting loyalties, and sparks flying, the

The Blue Planet, the first ever natural history series to give a comprehensive overview of the world’s oceans, was broadcast across the globe 25 years ago. In 2017, Blue Planet II galvanised a global movement to rid our oceans of single use plastic and revolutionised our perception of life in our oceans. But this was only the beginning... BBC Specialist Factual is delighted to announce that Sir David Attenborough will provide the narration for the forthcoming Blue Planet III,

Rivals returns with an extended season of twelve episodes - and even more wit, desire, and dramatic twists. As power struggles escalate and rivalries deepen, ambition drives every move, pushing loyalties to the edge. The Hulu Original series will return in two six-episode batches, the first will debut on May 15 with a three-episode premiere and the second batch will follow later in the year on Disney+ in the UK. Set against the backdrop of the stunning Cotswolds countryside

Good Omens 3 picks up where the ineffable story left off in Season Two as the beloved and unlikely duo – angel Aziraphale and demon Crowley return to face their most epic and personal adventure yet. Their millennia-long friendship has been fractured ever since Aziraphale (Michael Sheen) accepted the offer to return to Heaven, leaving Crowley (David Tennant) behind. Now, as the newly appointed Supreme Archangel, Aziraphale is tasked with overseeing the Second Coming, a monumen

U and U&Dave is set to launch brand-new escape room comedy entertainment series The Way Out (4x60’) this Spring. The Way Out is hosted by Mel Giedroyc and features Ed Gamble and Nish Kumar as team captains. Each captain selected their own team members for the series, with Ed Gamble enlisting Chloe Petts and Lou Sanders, and Nish Kumar selecting Amy Annette and David O’Doherty. In each episode of The Way Out, Mel Giedroyc will drop the two teams of comedians into a bespoke

Inspired by the bestselling novels by CL Skelton, The Hardacres stars Claire Cooper (The Continental, The Peripheral) and Liam McMahon (Hunger, Warrior Nun) as Mary and Sam Hardacre, alongside Julie Graham (The City Is Ours, Time) as Mary’s mother, Ma. Their children Joe, Liza and Harry are played by Adam Little (Ackley Bridge, Coronation Street), Shannon Lavelle (Riot Women) and Zak Ford‑Williams (Bridgerton, Better). Welcome back to the warm-hearted, rags to riches family s

Across five episodes Kevin will travel the length and breadth of the country to uncover the stories behind some of Britain’s most remarkable buildings and structures, exploring why places as diverse as Coventry Cathedral and the Penguin Pool at London Zoo have been judged worthy of the highest level of protection. Across England, Scotland and Wales, Kevin visits more than twenty Grade I and Category A listed landmarks: a Victorian fairy-tale castle in the Welsh hills, a grott

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 Lucinda (Alexandra Mardell - Daddy Issues, Coro

Britain’s Got Talent makes a triumphant return to the stage as judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and KSI reunite with hosts Ant & Dec in the search for Britain’s next talented superstar... and it’s set to be a golden year. Contestants will be dreaming of a Golden Buzzer that gives them an automatic place in the live final and hoping to avoid the dreaded red buzzers which could put an end to their journey. SEMI-FINAL 3 Antigravity, VR performers Liwei Yang, Fire

Alan Cumming (The Traitors, Glenrothan) is Leo, vivid, funny and dynamic, he’s the owner of a bar called Spit & Polish in Manchester’s Gay Village. David Morrissey (Sherwood, Daddy Issues) is Clive, Leo’s unsmiling and troubled next-door neighbour. The five-part series will follow Leo and Clive who have lived next door to each other in Manchester for almost 15 years. But just as life should be settling down, the world around them is growing more tense. Words become weapons, o

Channel 4 has announced the recommission of recent hit series Secret Genius, which will return for an extended run of seven episodes. Hosts Alan Carr and Susie Dent will be back to guide audiences through a fresh set of mindboggling challenges designed to uncover the hidden potential of ordinary people with extraordinary minds. The first series, which attracted 2.1 million episode one viewers saw people from across the country and from different walks of life descend on Geniu

Britain's sharpest armchair critics are back to share more of their insightful and passionate takes on the week's biggest and best shows. Each episode is filmed over the previous seven days, covering that week’s TV and news highlights. In each household, Gogglebox will capture their instant reactions, love/hate relationships and fierce debates on the best and worst television shows of the past week – all from the comfort of their sofas. From the Saturday night juggernauts

Casting for Hamburg Days, a major new six-part drama charting The Beatles’ formative years has been announced with a first-look picture. Filming has begun on the series in Hamburg, Munich and Liverpool. Produced by W&B Television and Turbine Studios, and co-financed by AGC Television and German broadcaster ZDF, Hamburg Days is inspired by German artist Klaus Voormann’s autobiography and explores the band’s early evolution in 1960s Hamburg. The BBC have acquired the series for

The award‑winning factual entertainment series Pete Wicks: For Dogs’ Sake will return to free streaming service U and U&W with a brand‑new fourth series (8x60’) plus a two-part overseas special (2x60’). The series, which has won several awards including Best Popular Factual Programme at the Broadcast Digital Awards, and Best Lifestyle Show at the TV Choice Awards, is produced by BBC Studios Entertainment. Once again, the animal welfare advocate and podcaster Pete Wicks will r

For the first time ever Northern Ireland will be the main live location for the BBC’s Springwatch. Based at the National Trust Crom on the shores of Lough Erne in County Fermanagh, presenters Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan will bring audiences across the UK three weeks of epic wildlife wonder. In January this year, Mount Stewart on the shores of Strangford Lough, hosted Winterwatch for the first time, while last year, on the 20th anniversary of Springwatch, presenter Iol

In 2023, ITV and Global announced a new partnership, with ITV commissioning 2x90' entertainment specials which showcased the highlights from both Capital’s Summertime Ball with Barclaycard and Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball. Each concert sees the world’s biggest artists come together to play for a live audience at some of the UK's biggest arenas. ITV and Capital have renewed their partnership, with both Summertime and Jingle Bell Balls due to broadcast on ITV1 and ITVX this year.

ITV have commissioned six part propulsive, lunar thriller First Woman, starring Andrea Riseborough (Academy Award nominee for To Leslie, The Good Boy and Goodbye June) and Ashley Walters (Emmy Award nominee for Adolescence, Top Boy, Missing You), created by Lydia Yeoman (Curfew) and George Oakes, from his original idea, and directed by Emmy and BAFTA winning Philip Martin. First Woman will be co-produced by leading indie Mammoth Screen (Code of Silence, Towards Zero, Betrayal

Our picks of what to watch during the week ahead. THE WAY OUT Tuesday, U&Dave Brand-New U&Originals escape room comedy entertainment series hosted by Mel Giedroyc, and featuring Ed Gamble and Nish Kumar as team captains. Each captain selected their own team members for the series, with Ed Gamble enlisting Chloe Petts and Lou Sanders, and Nish Kumar selecting Amy Annette and David O’Doherty. In each episode of The Way Out, Mel Giedroyc will drop the two teams of comedians int

5 has commissioned Richard Madeley On Murder Row an immersive new feature length documentary presented by broadcaster Richard Madeley and produced by ITN Productions, offering rare access inside one of the most controversial prisons in the world. The film follows Madeley as he enters, Centro de Confinamiento del Terrorismo (CECOT), the vast maximum security prison that has become the cornerstone of El Salvador President Nayib Bukele’s war on gangs. With exceptional access to

BAFTA unveils a raft of much-loved British and International television stars set to walk the legendary red carpet at this Sunday’s BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises. The star-studded evening celebrating the best of British television will be hosted by Greg Davies and will broadcast at 7pm on Sunday 10 May on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Ahead of the ceremony, audiences can tune into Fleur East and Roman Kemp live from the red carpet on BAFTA’s YouTube bringing viewers ev

First look pictures have been released for the highly-anticipated second series of Death Valley, the BBC’s record-breaking comedy-crime series starring Timothy Spall and Gwyneth Keyworth. Made by BBC Studios Comedy the series will air on Sunday 17 May at 8.15 pm on BBC iPlayer and BBC One. Death Valley is a BBC Studios Comedy production in association with BritBox for BBC iPlayer and BBC One. The unlikely crime solving duo make a welcome return as retired actor John Chapel an

Saturday Night Live UK will return for a second series, as Sky confirms it has commissioned 12 more episodes of the British incarnation of NBC’s legendary late-night comedy showcase. The news comes as the landmark first series draws to a close next week, which has so far seen Tina Fey, Jamie Dornan, Riz Ahmed, Jack Whitehall, Nicola Coughlan and Aimee Lou Wood go live from London on Saturday night. Sky confirmed series two will return to Sky One, with its 12 episodes airing

The latest schedules have been confirmed for week commencing 16th May 2026. The full rundown of the new and returning programmes can be found below. Dates Confirmed Eurovision Song Contest (New) - Entertainment Saturday 16th May, 8pm, BBC One Death Valley (New Series) - Drama Sunday 17th May, 8:15pm, BBC One Lucy Worsley Investigates (New Series) - Factual Monday 18th May, 9pm, BBC Two Royal Chelsea Flower Show (New Series) - Fact Ent Monday 18th May, BBC One and iPlayer Fall

Hot off the heels from the second series of I'm A Celebrity South Africa, The Sun newspaper reports I'm A Celebrity is set for another spin-off series in 2027 - this time located in Canada. The spin-off show, with the sub-title The Wild Frontier , will be hosted by Ant & Dec and will 'pair up well known faces' as they are forced to live, eat and sleep together during their time on the show. It is not known whether these celebrities will be former campmates or new campmates.