

MISS SCARLET: UKTV DRAMA TO CONCLUDE WITH SEVENTH AND FINAL SERIES
MASTERPIECE PBS has announced that Miss Scarlet will conclude its phenomenal run with a seventh and final season. The series stars Kate Phillips (Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light), Tom Durant-Pritchard (The Forsytes), and returning cast members Paul Bazely, Tim Chipping, Evan McCabe, Felix Scott, Cordelia Bugeja and Ansu Kabia. Filming in Serbia has started for six episodes to wrap up the story of Eliza Scarlet – Victorian London’s first female private detective. Creator


UNCHOSEN: FIRST LOOK IMAGES AND TRAILER RELEASED FOR NEW NETFLIX DRAMA STARRING CHRISTOPHER ECCLESTON AND ASA BUTTERFIELD
Netflix have released a selection of first look images for new psychological thriller Unchosen, set in a conservative Christian sect. The synopsis reads: "Unchosen follows Rosie, who lives in a cloistered Christian community with her husband, Adam (Butterfield), and their daughter. The fateful arrival of the mysterious Sam, an escaped prisoner, throws into relief the reality and restraints of Rosie’s world: Perhaps her hidden religious community doesn’t have her best interest


MARTIN AND ROMAN KEMP TO EMBARK ON IRISH ROAD TRIP FOR NEW CHANNEL 4 TRAVELOGUE
Martin and Roman’s Irish Road Trip, supported by Tourism Ireland, sees the father-son iconic duo set off on a personal journey embarking on a road trip across the island of Ireland, diving into its deepest myths and folklore, and discovering how the stories we inherit shape the people we become. Along the way, they talk about family, legacy, and how the threads that tie us together - whether it’s music, memories, or shared history - can stretch across generations. The serie


SKY RETURN TO THE DYERS' CARAVAN PARK FOR SECOND SERIES FOLLOWING SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH
Sky books a return stay with Danny and Dani as The Dyers’ Caravan Park is officially back for a second series! The first series of the show debuted last week and is now officially the best Sky Original Unscripted Entertainment launch in five years. As Priory Hill and Nutts Farm reopens its gates this week, the father and daughter duo are back, and they’re pitching up with even bigger ideas. With ambitions still growing and no plans to hit the brakes, Danny and Dani are rolli


SOUTH AFRICAN ODYSSEY: OTI MABUSE AND REV RICHARD COLES TO FRONT NEW CHANNEL 4 TRAVELOGUE
This is a four-part series about coming home - but also seeing home with new eyes. Oti Mabuse left South Africa at 21 to pursue a life in dance. Now, she’s heading back – older, bolder, and full of questions. What’s changed? What’s stayed the same? And how well do you really know the place you were born once you’ve lived most of your life away from it? But she’s not doing it alone. Joining her is her brilliantly unexpected bestie: Reverend Richard Coles – priest, pop star, ph


WILL YOU BE MY FRIEND? BBC EXPLORES THE WORLD OF CHILDHOOD FRIENDSHIP FOR NEW SERIES
BBC Factual has announced Will You Be My Friend?, a brand new six-part series for BBC One and iPlayer from Five Mile Films. Image: The Secret Life Of 4 And 5 Year Olds/ Channel 4 We all know what it feels like to try and make a friend. Whether it’s an awkward hello, turning up to a party alone, or telling a joke that doesn't quite land, the pursuit of friendship isn't always easy. Now imagine navigating all of that as a little kid. Will You Be My Friend? explores the world of


STUPID CENTRAL WITH BABATUNDE ALESHE RENEWED FOR SECOND SERIES ON COMEDY CENTRAL
Stupid Central, hosted by Babatundé Aléshé, will also return for a second series. The comedy clip show will deliver a fresh batch of the funniest, craziest and hopelessly foolish clips from all over the world. The 20x30’ series is an MTV Entertainment Studios production. The executive producer is Adam Copeland. Babatundé Aléshé said: "I’m so unbelievably proud to be returning to Stupid Central for Comedy Central UK. I love this show and the whole team work incredibly hard to


THE MINIATURE WIFE: FIRST LOOK, TRAILER AND LAUNCH DATE CONFIRMED FOR NEW SKY DRAMA STARRING MATTHEW MACFADYEN
All episodes of Sky Exclusive comedy-drama, The Miniature Wife, starring Elizabeth Banks and Matthew Macfadyen, will be available on Sky and streaming service NOW from 9 April in the UK & Ireland. Based on the short story written by Manuel Gonzales, The Miniature Wife is a dramedy examining the power (im)balances between spouses Lindy (Elizabeth Banks) and Les (Matthew Macfadyen) after a technological accident induces the ultimate relationship crisis. Emmy-nominated Elizabeth


TREASURE ISLAND: PARAMOUNT+ UK ANNOUNCES ADVENTURE DRAMA ADAPTATION, CASTING REVEALED
MGM+ and Paramount+ UK & Ireland today announced the commission of the new original adventure series Treasure Island. The six-part drama brings thrilling new life and a star cast to Robert Louis Stevenson’s 18 th century epic, with David Oyelowo (Selma, Silo) starring as Long John Silver, Hayley Atwell (Marvel’s Agent Carter, Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning) as Bess Hawkins, Jack Huston (Boardwalk Empire, Day of the Fight) as Aaron Graham, Tomer Capone (The Boys, F


SQUID GAME: THE VIP CHALLENGE ANNOUNCED BY NETFLIX, FAMOUS FACES TAKING PART REVEALED
Celebrities are shaking up the world of Squid Game to put their wits, strategies, and skill sets to the ultimate test in Squid Game: The VIP Challenge. The VIPs include Owning Manhattan star and real estate mogul Ryan Serhant, NBA champion Tristan Thompson, Spice Girls icon Mel B, content creator Kristy Sarah, Kim Zolciak of the Real Housewives of Atlanta, Bachelor Nation’s Hannah Godwin, and Dylan Efron. Plus there's Viper, the Season 2 player who was selected by fans to ret


PALM ROYALE AXED BY APPLE TV AFTER TWO SERIES
“Palm Royale” is a true underdog story that follows Maxine Dellacorte (Wiig) as she endeavors to find her footing in the cut throat world of Palm Beach high society. As Maxine attempts to cross that impermeable line between the haves and the have-nots, “Palm Royale” asks the same question that still baffles us today: “How much of yourself are you willing to sacrifice to get what someone else has?” “Palm Royale” is a testament to every outsider fighting for their chance to tru


NICK MOHAMMED TO HOST 2026 OLIVIER AWARDS AS CEREMONY RETURNS TO THE BBC
The BBC has been named as the official broadcast partner of the 50th anniversary Olivier Awards, celebrating five decades of excellence in British theatre. The ceremony will take place at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 12 April, with highlights to be broadcast on BBC TV and radio. This year, the ceremony will return to its original broadcast home on the BBC, revisiting a historic relationship that began with the first televised Olivier Awards in 1981. Double Emmy-nominated a


NEXT ON THE MENU: ELLIE TAYLOR TO HOST NEW FOOD-ENTERTAINMENT FORMAT FOR CHANNEL 4
Channel 4 has commissioned South Shore to produce Next on the Menu, a creative new food‑entertainment format that hands passionate superfans the once‑in‑a‑lifetime opportunity to create the next blockbuster menu item for some of the world’s biggest high‑street food brands. Hosted by Ellie Taylor, Next on the Menu gives unprecedented access to the development kitchens and teams at some of the country’s biggest food retailers for a competition format that pulls back the curtain


RICHARD OSMAN TO STEP DOWN AS HOST OF HOUSE OF GAMES, POPULAR GAMESHOW TO CONTINUE WITH NEW HOST
Richard Osman has announced that he is to step down as presenter on BBC Two’s Richard Osman’s House of Games after nine years and will be handing the reins over to a new host. The series, which is produced by Remarkable Entertainment (part of Banijay UK), has been a staple in the BBC Two and BBC iPlayer schedule since 2017. Series 9, which is currently on air, is performing well across all demographics, consolidating at over 1.6 million viewers. Richard will record one f


BEYOND PARADISE: FIRST LOOK AND GUEST CAST ANNOUNCED AHEAD OF FOURTH SERIES ON BBC ONE
The BBC has unveiled first-look pictures and guest cast ahead of the highly anticipated fourth series of Beyond Paradise. The new series, coming later this month to BBC iPlayer and BBC One, will feature guest stars including Susan George, Phil Daniels, Colin McFarlane, Michael Cochrane, Melanie Walters and Vincent Franklin. Made for the BBC by Red Planet Pictures in a co-commission with BritBox International, new mysteries and puzzling cases await DI Humphrey Goodman and th


IAIN STIRLING'S ROAST THE INTERNET RENEWED FOR SECOND SERIES ON COMEDY CENTRAL
Comedy Central UK presents an all-star guest line-up of comedians, entertainment and online personalities joining top comedian Iain Stirling each week for his brand-new show, Iain Stirling’s Roast The Internet. Every episode, Iain will roast social clips, posts and trends, with three famous faces – comedians, online celebrities and TV personalities - joining him each week to tackle their own online bugbears. And alongside all the roasting, Iain and his guests will also be o


JIMMY CARR'S AM I THE A**HOLE RENEWED FOR SECOND SERIES ON COMEDY CENTRAL
In this hilarious and unfiltered new panel show, comedian Jimmy Carr is joined by internet sensation GK Barry and acclaimed stand up Jamali Maddix to judge an array of questionable characters and their equally questionable choices. From petty everyday annoyances to epic moral dilemmas, no story is too outrageous and no confession too extreme. Each episode sees the trio delve into a series of jaw dropping admissions, shocking family fallouts, and moments of pure social chaos


SOCCER AID RETURNS TO ITV: PRESENTERS, PLAYERS, LOCATION AND DATE CONFIRMED
Soccer Aid for UNICEF will return to ITV1 and ITVX this May with England taking on the Soccer Aid World XI FC in the world’s biggest celebrity football match. Watch international sporting legends come together with top celebrities to battle it out on the pitch. The live show will be hosted by UNICEF UK Ambassador Dermot O’Leary, who will be joined once again by UNICEF UK High Profile Supporter, Alex Scott. With more exciting announcements still to come, the lineup is already


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 9th March Todd and Summer sing Happy Birthday to Theo. But as he unwraps his presents he’s clearly underwhelmed. In the bistro Theo invites Gary and Maria to join him for his birthday lunch as Todd is running late at work. As he rushes in, Theo shoots him daggers. With lunch over, Theo hands Todd the bill and insists they treat Gary and Maria. Todd sheepishly tells Nick tha


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 9th March - The pressure grows for Mark, Lauren worries about her future, and Phil avoids a situation. Tuesday 10th March - A situation escalates for two Walford residents, Vicki learns a worrying truth, and Max and Lauren find themselves at loggerheads. Wednesday 11th March - Priya gives an ultimatum for the sake of her family, Ross tries to help with a situat


RATINGS REPORT: 09-15 FEBRUARY 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 . BBC drama continued to dominate the week, with Call The Midwife coming out on top with 5,620,400 viewers. Silent Witness continued with 5,152,500 and 5,124,700 for its next two episodes respectively. New BBC Two comedy Small Prophets becomes a huge hit for the BBC, launching with 4,431,400 viewers. In c


THE PIANO WITH CLAUDIA WINKLEMAN RETURNS TO CHANNEL 4 WITH NEW LINE-UP OF MUSIC MENTORS
In a first for The Piano, the duo will be accompanied by a chart-topping, star-studded line up of five different seasoned musicians. The nation’s favourite instrument takes centre stage once more, with another round of amateur pianists performing on public pianos in major UK train stations across the UK, sharing their musical stories with passers-by. Tiffany Poon, known for her interpretive, atmospheric, and emotional pianist precision will join the team at Birmingham


INTO THE DANGER ZONE: ASHLEY CAIN RETURNS FOR SECOND SERIES ON BBC THREE
The BBC have commissioned a second series of Ashley Cain: Into The Danger Zone from True North in association with House of Panthera for BBC Three and iPlayer. The series sees former footballer Ashley Cain visits some of the world’s most dangerous cities to explore the issues that affect young men born into a life that exists on the fringes of society. In the first series, the star travels from mercenaries in Marseilles to the gangs within a Philippine prison and poachers in


AUSTIN: BBC-ACQUIRED COMEDY RENEWED FOR THIRD SERIES, SECOND TO AIR IN THE UK SOON
New eight-part scripted comedy series starring Ben Miller (Professor T, Bridgerton, Death in Paradise), Sally Phillips (Veep, Bridget Jones’s Diary), and Michael Theo (Love on the Spectrum). Produced by Northern Pictures and Lincoln Pictures, the cast of Austin also includes Gia Carides (My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Big Little Lies) and Roy Billing (Jack Irish, Underbelly). Making his acting debut is Michael Theo, the breakout star of the international hit romantic docuseries L



























































