

LEGENDS: FIRST LOOK AND LAUNCH DATE CONFIRMED FOR NETFLIX CRIME THRILLER FROM NEIL FORSYTH
New crime six-part high-stakes, thrilling drama from writer Neil Forsyth (The Gold, Guilt) and produced by Tannadice Pictures (The Gold) lands Thursday 7th May. Based on extensive research and interviews with those involved, and inspired by one of the most remarkable criminal investigations ever conducted, the story follows an unlikely group of British customs employees sent undercover to infiltrate some of the country’s most dangerous criminal drug gangs. In the early 1990


LUDWIG RENEWED FOR THIRD SERIES ON BBC ONE AHEAD OF SECOND SERIES COMING LATER THIS YEAR
EXCLUSIVE The smash hit detective series starring David Mitchell and Anna Maxwell Martin has been recommissioned for a third series by the BBC - ahead of the second series which is expected to air later this year. TV Zone understands filming on the third series, yet to be announced by the BBC, will commence this Autumn. The first series in 2024 captivated audiences, attracting over 9.5 million viewers, making it the BBC’s biggest scripted show of the year and the biggest laun


PRISONER: TRAILER RELEASED AND LAUNCH DATE CONFIRMED FOR NEW SKY DRAMA
Sky unveils a first look image of Golden Globe and BAFTA award nominee Tahar Rahim (The Serpent, Un Prophète) and Scottish BAFTA award-winner Izuka Hoyle (Boiling Point, Big Boys) in Prisoner, a high-stakes Sky Original action thriller coming in 2026. Created and written by acclaimed writer Matt Charman (Hostage, Bridge of Spies,) and directed by BAFTA-winner Otto Bathurst (Peaky Blinders), the six-part series follows a deadly manhunt where trust can be fatal. The series foll


WOULD I LIE TO YOU RENEWED FOR LANDMARK 20th SERIES ON BBC ONE
Award-winning comedy panel show Would I Lie To You will return for its landmark 20th series next year on BBC One, with Rob Brydon returning to host alongside team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack. In each episode, celebrity guests reveal extraordinary stories about themselves, but are they telling the truth or making it all up? It's up to the opposing team to question each celebrity to find out. Famous faces who appeared on the last series included Julie Hesmondhalgh, Chr


CHANNEL 4 PULLS EPISODE OF CELEBRITY BAKE OFF FEATURING SCOTT MILLS
Channel 4 have pulled the scheduled episode of The Great Celebrity Bake Off featuring Scott Mills from its schedule on Sunday 19th April. The episode - which featured Scott Mills who was recently sacked from the BBC - will be replaced by a repeat of a previous episode. The change means the current series of Celebrity Bake Off will end this weekend. A Channel 4 spokesperson said: "’Having carefully considered the circumstances, we’ve taken the decision not to air the final epi


I'M A CELEBRITY: FIRST LOOK AT TONIGHT'S TRIAL, WEDNESDAY 8th APRIL 2026
The all-star version of the iconic I’m A Celebrity… format will once again bring together some of the most memorable campmates from series gone by, as they return to test themselves in brand new trials and challenges in the South African wilderness. Campmates have already proved that they can survive the Australian jungle, but this is I’m A Celebrity… on a whole new level, it’s where legends are made. The trials are tougher than ever and with that, so are the stakes. With rel


RATINGS REPORT: 16-22 MARCH 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 . Britain's Got Talent topped the week with 5,078,300 on Saturday night. Straight after, ITV launched new hidden camera entertainment format Celebrity Sabotage to 2,506,100. On BBC One, Gladiators continued with 3,608,100 for its last semi-final. Last One Laughing UK returned to Prime Video, launching wit


ONE BORN EVERY MINUTE REBOOTED BY CHANNEL 4 WITH TWELVE NEW EPISODES FOR E4
E4 and Dragonfly TV (part of Banijay UK) are returning to the maternity ward to bring viewers a brand-new series of One Born Every Minute. The ground-breaking fixed-rig observational documentary series ran for eleven seasons between 2010 – 2018 on Channel 4. Now, a new generation of viewers will be able to follow the intimate, emotional journey of childbirth in 12 new episodes which will be filmed later this year. This latest series returns to capture modern Britain, highligh


THE DAY: MINNIE DRIVER TO LEAD CAST OF NEW PARAMOUNT+ UK THRILLER BASED ON BELGIAN SERIES, DE DAG
Paramount+ announced that Minnie Driver (Good Will Hunting, Emily in Paris), Luca Pasqualino (Rivals, The Musketeers) and Louisa Harland (Renegade Nell, Derry Girls) are set to lead the cast of THE DAY (w/t), a high-octane, eight-part heist thriller based on the 2018 Belgian series De Dag. THE DAY (w/t) is a propulsive edge-of-your-seat thriller unfolding across a single, gripping day. When police stumble across a bank robbery mid-heist, the criminals barricade themselves in


BALAMORY: FIRST LOOK IMAGES AND LAUNCH DATE CONFIRMED FOR BBC REBOOT OF CLASSIC CHILDREN'S SERIES
The BBC’s iconic children’s television programme Balamory returns to screens this month, with the brand-new series launching on CBeebies and iPlayer on Monday 20 April. The BBC has unveiled first look images offering a vibrant glimpse of the island community, the familiar faces of its much-loved residents, as well as some new faces, all ready to welcome a new generation of young viewers. Warm, colourful and full of curiosity, the new series retains the heart and humour that m


I'M A CELEBRITY: FIRST LOOK AT TONIGHT'S TRIAL, TUESDAY 7th APRIL 2026
The all-star version of the iconic I’m A Celebrity… format will once again bring together some of the most memorable campmates from series gone by, as they return to test themselves in brand new trials and challenges in the South African wilderness. Campmates have already proved that they can survive the Australian jungle, but this is I’m A Celebrity… on a whole new level, it’s where legends are made. The trials are tougher than ever and with that, so are the stakes. With rel


PETE WICKS: FOR DOGS' SAKE RENEWED FOR FOURTH SERIES ON U&W
After a life-changing summer at Dogs Trust Basildon in 2024, Pete Wicks is back with the charity for a fourth series. This time he’s spending months alongside the teams at rehoming centres across the UK, doing whatever he can to help more dogs find their forever homes. The first series won Best Popular Factual Programme at this year's Broadcast Digital Awards. Pete experiences the highs and lows of life at Dogs Trust, from helping traumatised strays learn to trust again, to


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. Sunday 12th April 2026 Still suspicious about what Carl said about someone else being responsible for Billy’s death Summer goes round to see Theo and quizzes him about Billy’s last moments, but she is shocked when she discovers Todd and Theo are moving away to Belfast. Summer meets up with Todd for a drink and tells him how she now suspects Theo killed Billy. How will Todd react?


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 13th April - It’s the day of Vicki and Ross’s stag dos, Jasmine starts to feel part of the Slaters, and Bea makes a decision about her love life. Tuesday 14th April - A situation escalates for Vicki, Oscar attempts to avoid Josh, and Bea grows jealous of Honey. Wednesday 15th April - Vicki starts to become paranoid, Priya continues to worry about Ravi, and Oscar


ITV EYES BIG BROTHER VISUALISED PODCAST SPIN-OFF FOR NEXT SERIES AFTER STUDIO SHOW IS AXED
A Big Brother visualised podcast is reportedly in development to accompany the upcoming series, after ITV took the decision to axe live studio spin-off Late And Live after three years. Late last year it was revealed that daily studio spin-off would not be returning due to declining ratings, changing viewing habits and costs. The companion show ran alongside the main show since ITV rebooted the reality series in 2023, with main show hosts AJ and Will Best taking turns dissecti


HANDCUFFED: SECOND SERIES AND CELEBRITY EDITION REPORTEDLY IN DEVELOPMENT FOR CHANNEL 4
Channel 4 are reportedly developing a second series and celebrity series of hit reality format Handcuffed: Last Pair Standing, following the successful launch earlier this year. Hosted by Jonathan Ross, the show 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. A source told The Sun newspaper: "There isn’t just an appetite for a second series of the ‘civilia


I'M A CELEBRITY: FIRST LOOK AT TONIGHT'S TRIAL, MONDAY 6th APRIL 2026
The all-star version of the iconic I’m A Celebrity… format will once again bring together some of the most memorable campmates from series gone by, as they return to test themselves in brand new trials and challenges in the South African wilderness. Campmates have already proved that they can survive the Australian jungle, but this is I’m A Celebrity… on a whole new level, it’s where legends are made. The trials are tougher than ever and with that, so are the stakes. With rel


SKY MAY PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS, NEW AND RETURNING TITLES REVEALED
The new and returning titles coming to Sky this May have been revealed. PONIES In 1977 Moscow, two "PONIES" ("persons of no interest" in inte ligence speak) work anonymously as secretaries in the American Embassy. That is, until their husbands die under mysterious circumstances in the Soviet Union, and they are thrust into the CIA. Bea Grant (Emilia Clarke) is sharp, over-educated and fluent in Russian - a child of Russian immigrants, trying to make sense of a life that hasn


SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE UK: THIS WEEK'S PRESENTER AND GUESTS REVEALED, SATURDAY 11th APRIL 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


HAVE I GOT NEWS FOR YOU: THIS WEEK'S GUEST PRESENTER AND PANELLISTS REVEALED
The long-running topical and satirical entertainment show delivers comic observations and scripted gags, from the satirical to the surreal, through the highly original mechanism of a quiz about the news. Each week team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton welcome a who's who of hosts and welcome a gaggle of guest panellists to find the funny in the week's big stories. On this week's episode, Monty Don hosts, with guest panellists comedian Chris McCausland and journalist Helen


CELEBRITY BRIDGE OF LIES: MEET THE FAMOUS FACES TAKING ON THE BRIDGE IN THIS WEEK'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


NETFLIX MAY PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS, NEW AND RETURNING TITLES REVEALED
The new and returning titles coming to Netflix this May have been revealed. SWAPPED A buddy comedy about a small woodland creature (voiced by Academy Award-winning Michael B. Jordan) and a majestic bird (voiced by Juno Temple)—natural sworn enemies of The Valley—who suddenly swap bodies and must team up (while walking in each other’s feathers and fur) to survive the wildest adventure of their lives. THE CHESNUT MAN A 41-year-old woman is reported missing, and when the polic


CHANNEL 4 MAY PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS, NEW AND RETURNING TITLES REVEALED
The new and returning titles coming to Channel 4 this May have been revealed. YOUR SONG Presented by Alison Hammond, Your Song is about everyday people, who, driven by their love and connection to a particular song, will step up to the stage and share their story with the world. Whether their track helped them through heartbreak, became their anthem of triumph, or reminds them who they are, Your Song is exactly that…. Your’s. Alison Hammond will bring her trademark compassi


CELEBRITY LINGO: FAMOUS FACES ON NEXT WEEK'S EPISODES REVEALED
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: Faye Tozer & Lee Latchford-Evans and Russell Kane & Will Be




























































