Five intrepid teams embark on the journey of a lifetime, racing more than 12,000km across Europe and Asia, the largest continental area on earth. The route carves through eight distinctive countries: Italy, Greece, Türkiye, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia – each with its own language, culture and climate. In the most extreme race to date, conditions swing from 30-degree Mediterranean heat to subarctic temperatures of –20°C. And they’ve got to do it al

Starring Siobhán Cullen (Bodkin, Obituary) and Paapa Essiedu (Black Mirror, The Capture), Babies is a gripping, tender and urgent love story that explores the resilience of a couple navigating the heartbreak of pregnancy loss. The series follows Lisa (Cullen) and Stephen (Essiedu), a couple in their 30s whose hope is tested as they endure multiple miscarriages. While confronting unimaginable grief, their bond shines through with humour, warmth, and unwavering love. The series

The two-part series will follow beloved television personality and seasoned traveller, Jane McDonald as she embarks on a once in a lifetime dream trip to Music City. Jane will explore the delights of the Country Music capital of the world, putting together her very own Must-See, Must-Do list of Nashville’s top attractions. Her Nashville wish list includes the famous Jack Daniel’s Distillery Tour; a visit to the ‘Athens of the South’ – the Parthenon replica and museum; and a w

In April, in partnership with Motion Content Group, Sky History is delighted to welcome Line of Duty star, Vicky McClure, to the channel, together with her husband, the actor, director and historian, Jonny Owen, in Britain’s Murder Map. Produced by Soho Studios and Two Rivers, the series sees the couple travel around the UK visiting the locations of historical crimes which have become synonymous with the area. They will visit pubs, castles, and hotels as they explore the endu

An intimate three-part series following the former Made in Chelsea stars, Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo, as they face the messy, scary and hilarious reality of becoming parents. Pregnancy begins with joy, before panic quickly sets in, as medical jargon, home renovations and family opinions pile up. Fun-loving, workaholic Jamie, says he’s the boy who won’t grow up and struggles to see himself in the role of dad. Meanwhile Sophie balances career highs and the thrill of becomin

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 Friday 10th April, Roy Wood Jr hosts, with guest panellists Armando Iannucci and journalist Anushka Asthana

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. The judges are braced and ready to be met with some of the most spectacular displays of talent as lucky hopefuls tread the boards of Blackpool and Birmingham in a bid to impress the panel enough to bag a life-changing £250,000 cash prize and

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

Call The Midwife producers have announced that there won't be a Christmas special of the hit BBC drama this year. Instead, the previously announced prequel series will launch during Christmas 2026, titled Sisters In Arms . Writer Heidi Thomas announced the plans at a press screening: "No, there won't be a Christmas special [this] Christmas, not in the traditional mould." At the same event, producer Pippa Harries confirmed that the prequel series would debut over the 2026 fest

The BBC has announced filming is now underway in Australia for series three of Return to Paradise, the highly successful spin-off of the global smash-hit Death in Paradise. The series will air on BBC iPlayer and BBC One later this year. The compelling and entertaining six-part whodunit series is produced by BBC Studios Australia Productions, in partnership with Red Planet Pictures, a Fremantle company, for the ABC, and in association with the BBC. DS Mackenzie Clarke (Ann

Our picks of what to watch during the week ahead. BABIES Monday, BBC One At the heart of the series are Lisa (Cullen) and Stephen (Essiedu), a couple in their 30s whose dream of becoming parents is tested as they endure multiple miscarriages. While confronting unimaginable grief, their bond shines through with humour, warmth, and unwavering commitment. The newly released trailer offers a first glimpse of their intimate, raw and quietly powerful story. Charlotte Riley (The Pe

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

On this week’s episode of The Jonathan Ross Show Jonathan is joined by comedian Romesh Ranganathan, ex-England rugby union player and Celebrity Traitors star Joe Marler plus actresses and stand-up comedians Aisling Bea and Roisin Conaty. American soul musician Jalen Ngonda performs. Reuniting with his fellow Celebrity Traitors star Joe Marler, Jonathan and he discuss what it was like filming the series. Joe says: “I had so much fun, mate. I’ve sort of realised that out of al

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. On this week's episode: Claudia is joined by stand-up comedian Jimmy Carr, who discusses series two of the huge comedy hit Last One Laughing. One Battle After Another ac

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 series finale of Call The Midwife topped the week on BBC One with 6,035,600. It was followed by fellow BBC drama Silent Witness with 5,027,800 and 4,971,700 for its final two episodes respectively. Hit comedy Small Prophets continued with 4,801,400 for its fourth episode. Elsewhere in drama, The Cap

BAFTA-winning actress Joanna Scanlan (Slow Horses, A Very Royal Scandal) will lead the cast of upcoming five-part thriller Missed Call. The series is produced by Paris and London based production company Pernel Media, in association with ITV Studios. Scanlan is joined by an impressive ensemble cast including Claire Keim (Vise le Coeur, Menace sur Kermadec) Rupert Graves (Sherlock, The Burning Girls), François-Xavier Demaison (Disparue, Le Négociateur) and BAFTA winning actor

ITV have released a first look and the trailer for major new reality series The Neighbourhood, launching this April on ITV1 and ITVX. The 11-part series, hosted by Norton, sees families and households compete in a street-sized reality game, battling it out for the chance to take home a life-changing cash prize. It marries high-stakes competition, epic challenges and relatable domestic drama, to offer a different flavour of reality. The Neighbourhood will see real-life househo

As exclusively revealed by TV Zone earlier this month, ITV have announced a seventh series of Bradley & Barney Walsh: Breaking Dad to air this Spring. The new series will see the father and son duo head to the Australian outback. As ever, Bradley won’t quite be getting the rest and relaxation he is hoping for as Barney is planning a packed itinerary full of adrenaline rushing challenges to push his dad to the limit. Bradley Walsh commented: "It’s so good to be back on the roa

ITV have recommissioned another ‘wine tour’ with Gary Barlow following the first two series. For the third series, consisting of 6x30' episodes, the Take That star will travel New Zealand. As with previous series, Gary will be joined by celebrity pals along the way as he samples the best Sauvignon Blancs, Syrahs and everything in between! David Nottage, Managing Director and Executive Producer, Rock Oyster Media, said: “Gary is a much-loved, charismatic and inquisitive trave

South Shore and Motion Entertainment, a WPP Media Company, have been commissioned to co-produce a second series of their hit property format “Can't Sell, Must Sell” for Channel 4, following a successful first series. The Douglas siblings, Scarlette and Stuart, will be rolling up their sleeves and using their extensive property expertise to help homeowners across the UK sell their seemingly unsellable homes. From eye-watering carpets and years of clutter to tired decor a

BBC Factual today announces it has commissioned Optomen Television to produce a documentary for BBC One and iPlayer exploring the final 24 hours of Damilola Taylor’s life — and the lasting impact his death has had on those who knew him and a generation that followed. Contributors include Damilola’s childhood friend John Boyega, who gives previously unheard testimony about being one of the last people to see him alive, sharing the fear and uncertainty that followed in the afte

HBO Max, the premier global streaming service from Warner Bros. Discovery, is launching in the UK and Ireland today (Thursday 26th March 2026). Already available in over 110 territories worldwide, HBO Max offers the ultimate mix of best-in-class series, movies, extraordinary real-life stories and, via TNT Sports in the UK, live sport. For the first time, audiences in the UK and Ireland will be able to stream the exclusive collection of unmissable stories from HBO, Warner Br

The latest schedules have been confirmed for week commencing 4th April 2026. The full rundown of the new and returning programmes can be found below. Dates Confirmed Secret Garden (New Series) - Factual Sunday 5th April, 6pm, BBC One Pilgrimage: The Road To Holy Island (New Series) - Factual Sunday 5th April, 9pm, BBC Two I'm A Celebrity South Africa (New Series) - Reality Monday 6th April, 9pm, ITV1 Ben Fogle In China (New Series) - Factual Monday 6th April, 9pm, 5 Our Welsh

The series will be a faithful adaptation of the beloved Harry Potter book series by author and executive producer J.K. Rowling and will feature an exciting and talented cast to lead a new generation of fandom, full of the fantastic detail and much-loved characters Harry Potter fans have adored for over 25 years. Dominic McLaughlin leads the cast as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. Also cast are Rory Wilmot as Neville Longb