

BBC CONFIRMS EMMA WILLIS, JOSH WIDDICOMBE AND JOHANNES RADEBE AS NEW HOSTS OF STRICTLY COME DANCING
The BBC and BBC Studios announce the brand new presenting line-up for Strictly Come Dancing 2026 and reveal there will be three hosts for the first time ever. The hotly contested roles have been secured by presenter Emma Willis, professional dancer Johannes Radebe and comedian Josh Widdicombe. They will preside over the Strictly ballroom in spectacular style this autumn in an exciting new era for the BBC’s glittering hit entertainment show made by BBC Studios. Kate Phillips.


NATIONAL TELEVISION AWARDS REVEALS LONGLIST, VOTE OPENS AHEAD OF 2026 CEREMONY HOSTED BY JOEL DOMMETT
Britain’s most popular TV awards, voted for entirely by the public, are back this autumn. FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO VOTE, CLICK HERE For over three decades, the public-voted National Television Awards have been the ultimate vox pop of the TV-watching nation. Hosted for the sixth year by the ebullient Joel Dommett, the star-studded event will be held on 8th September 2026 at The O2 London and broadcast live on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player.


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 25th May 2026 In the café, Will’s shocked as Sam confronts him, telling him he's evil and wishing him dead. An emotional Ben voices his fears to Eva that Megan has ruined Will's life. Devastated by what he hears, Will climbs high up on the shop yard scaffolding, swigging vodka. Spotting him Asha texts Maggie for help, while Hope runs to the Rovers. Maggie climbs up to Will


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 25th May - Max confronts the Mitchells about his suspicions, Gina gives Eddie the cold shoulder, and Zack gets some unwelcome news. Tuesday 26th May - Grant steps up to protect his family, Zack purposely raises suspicions, and Eddie and Harry clash. Wednesday 27th May - It’s the day of Vicki and Ross’s wedding, but will it go ahead? Priya gets a shock. Thursday


SKY JUNE PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS, NEW AND RETURNING TITLES REVEALED
The new and returning titles coming to Sky this June have been revealed. HOUSE OF THE DRAGON There will be no doubt who the gods have chosen to rule. Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” the series, set 200 years before the events of “Game of Thrones,” tells the story of House Targaryen. Season three stars Matt Smith, Emma D’Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Steve Toussaint, and Rhys Ifans. ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL Sky presents Isle of Wight Festival 2026, once again coming to you


NOBODY'S FOOL: MEET THE CONTESTANTS TAKING PART IN NEW ITV REALITY QUIZ HOSTED BY DANNY DYER AND EMILY ATACK
Brand new strategic reality quiz as Emily Atack and Danny Dyer host a compelling new game show called Nobody’s Fool. Nobody’s Fool is a unique reality event packed full of drama and deception where the fate of the contestants isn’t decided by how smart they are, but how smart their fellow contestants think they are. Ten contestants from across the UK will be selected to stay in a unique and mischievous ‘Smart House’, taking on a reality contest like no other. Rivals favouri


CLARKSON'S FARM: TRAILER RELEASED AHEAD OF FIFTH SERIES ON PRIME VIDEO
Prime Video has confirmed series 5 of Clarkson’s Farm will return exclusively to Prime Video on 3rd June, also revealing a first look at the highly anticipated fifth series. Clarkson’s Farm is back, and amidst a government budget that sends the UK farming community into uproar, Jeremy decides some big changes are needed to make the farm run more smoothly. But while the farm tries to go high-tech - resulting in Kaleb’s first ever trip abroad - even bigger developments are head


DALGLIESH RENEWED FOR FOURTH SERIES ON ACORN TV AS CHANNEL 5 PULLS OUT OF DETECTIVE DRAMA
Acorn TV have commissioned a fourth series of hit detective drama Dalgliesh, with Channel 5 - who've co-produced and aired the first three series - departing the drama. Starring Bertie Carvel as the enigmatic titular investigator and based on the best-selling murder mystery novels by PD James, Dalgliesh is produced by New Pictures (Gone, The Long Shadow) in association with All3Media International and Northern Ireland Screen. Set in 1982, three new labyrinthine cases await fo


CHANNEL 4 PULLS MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT UK FROM STREAMING AFTER BBC INVESTIGATION
Married at First Sight UK is one of Channel 4’s biggest shows, in which complete strangers marry in a mock-wedding and cameras follow what happens next. Channel 4 have removed all epsiodes of Married At First Sight UK from streaming after Panorama investigates allegations that raise serious concerns that welfare procedures on the reality show have failed contributors, leaving them at risk of harm. Noor Nanji speaks to three women who allege sexual misconduct by their former o


BBC UNVEILS FIFA WORLD CUP PRESENTING AND PUNDITRY LINE-UP AHEAD OF 2026 TOURNAMENT
BBC's blockbuster schedule of live TV matches includes England’s group stage meeting with Ghana and England’s knockout games in the round of 32, round of 16 and semi-final, if they progress, along with Scotland’s opener and final group match against Haiti and Brazil respectively. Fans can also enjoy a packed schedule of heavyweight group fixtures on the BBC featuring Argentina, France, Brazil, Spain, Germany and more. As the competition heats up, there are fixtures from every


PICKS OF THE WEEK: 18-24 MAY 2026, WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK
Our picks of what to watch during the week ahead. FALLING Tuesday, Channel 4 Starring Keeley Hawes as Anna, a devoted nun, and Paapa Essiedu as David, a Catholic priest. Both are deeply committed to their work in the church and in their community. Neither are expected to fall in love. But when they do, both are forced to wrestle with what it means for them, their vows, and their relationship with God. Falling is a witty, moving, contemporary romantic drama that is as honest


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, Alexander Armstrong hosts, with guest panellists Phil Wang and Judi Love joining team


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


THE JURY: CHANNEL 4 SUMMONS FOURTH SERIES AHEAD OF THIRD SERIES COMING SOON
EXCLUSIVE Channel 4 have commissioned a fourth series of The Jury: Murder Trial following its breakout success which last year saw the show win a BAFTA. The recommission of a fourth series, which is currently in production and air on Channel 4 next year, comes ahead of the third series expected this Autumn. Like the first series, the show will examine the jury system by recreating an entire, real murder trial from the original transcripts in front of a randomly selected jury.


FAMOUS FACES ENTERING THE KITCHEN FOR SUPERSIZED COOKING WITH THE STARS ON ITV REVEALED
Cooking With The Stars returns for a sixth series in partnership with M&S Food. Produced by South Shore and co-funded by M&S Food, the 10-part cooking contest sees 12 celebrities go head-to-head in the kitchen as they attempt to go from passionate amateur cooks to restaurant level chefs. Each celebrity will be paired with an accomplished chef who will mentor and teach them to produce delicious dishes that will be judged by the other professional chefs. At the end of each epis


THE CLEANER: GREG DAVIES TEASES RETURN OF BBC COMEDY SERIES
Taskmaster presenter Greg Davies has teased the return of his hit BBC comedy The Cleaner. Speaking on The One Show earlier this month, Davies said: "I've been told I'm not allowed to say much, but all I can tell you is, it's not over. The Cleaner is not finished, we're working on something. I'll be writing, yes, but I am not allowed to tell you what form it's in." Paul ‘Wicky’ Wickstead (played by Greg Davies), is a state-certified cleaning technician with a very special fiel


Dear England | Preview (BBC One)
James Graham’s new drama Dear England. The four-part series is based on James Graham’s Olivier-award winning play of the same name, which is a fictionalised account of Gareth Southgate’s time managing the England men’s football team. With the worst team track record for penalties in the world when he takes over as manager, Gareth knows he needs to open his mind and face up to the years of hurt to take England back to the promised land. The country that gave the world footba


Falling | Preview (Channel 4)
Keeley Hawes (Scoop, Miss Austen) will star as Anna, a devoted nun, and Paapa Essiedu (Black Mirror, The Lazarus Project) as David, a Catholic priest, in BAFTA award-winning writer Jack Thorne’s (Adolescence, Help) first ever love story. Both are deeply committed to their work in the church and in their community. Neither are expected to fall in love. But when they do, both are forced to wrestle with what it means for them, their vows, and their relationship with God. Fallin


Two Weeks In August | Preview (BBC One)
Get ready to soak up some Mediterranean sunshine in the first-look pictures for witty and painfully relatable eight-part drama series Two Weeks in August, coming soon to BBC iPlayer and BBC One. Made by the multi-award-winning Various Artists Limited (I May Destroy You, Such Brave Girls) the series follows a group of friends reuniting for a summer holiday. Written and created by Catherine Shepherd (Sally4Ever, The Shrink Next Door), Two Weeks in August is a story about friend


RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 | Preview (BBC One)
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show returns from Sunday 17 May 2026, and the BBC will once again offer audiences across the UK unparalleled access to the world’s most prestigious horticultural event, with comprehensive daily coverage across BBC One, BBC Two and BBC iPlayer throughout the week. Coverage will be led by the trusted team of BBC presenters and horticultural experts. Kicking off the week's coverage on Sunday 17 May is Sophie Raworth and Adam Frost from 8pm on BBC Two. Soph


The Elon Musk Show: The Next Chapter | Preview (BBC Two)
The Next Chapter is the next instalment of BBC series The Elon Musk Show from 72 Films, a Fremantle Company, and brings up to date the story of one of the most polarising, enigmatic and consequential figures in the world today. This film will track Musk’s life since his tumultuous takeover of Twitter/X in 2022, his new political agenda, his very public backing and break-up with Donald Trump, and the roller-coaster ups and downs of his complex personal life. Interviews with th


The Traitors Canada | Preview (BBC Three)
Award-winning actress Karine Vanasse once again presides as the cunning gamemaster, summoning 22 new Canadian players to take part in an electrifying and ruthless game of social deduction and deception, vying for the chance to win a cash prize of up to $100,000. Twenty-two contenders are invited to manor to participate in gruelling challenges, both mental and physical, for the common goal of growing the prize pot with the hopes of claiming it at the end of the game. While all


Kylie | Preview (Netflix)
In this intimate three-part documentary, Kylie Minogue opens her personal archives and reflects on a life that captivates, inspires and soundtracks multiple generations. Leaning into a lifetime caught on home movie cameras, personal photographs and new interviews with Kylie herself, it also shows the woman behind the hits – and how she has faced public scrutiny, personal loss and illness with grit and grace, earning respect far beyond her own fandom. Kylie lands Wednesday 20t























































