

TED RETURNS TO SKY FOR SECOND SERIES, TRAILER RELEASED AND LAUNCH DATE CONFIRMED
All-episodes of live-action comedic prequel Ted, the highly-anticipated second season, will land on Sky and streaming service NOW in the UK and Ireland on 6 March. The hit comedic prequel series to the Ted films finds us in the '90s, and Ted the bear’s (Seth MacFarlane) moment of fame has passed. He’s now living back home in Framingham, Massachusetts with his best friend, 17-year-old John Bennett (Max Burkholder), along with John’s parents, Matty and Susan (Scott Grimes and A


THE VOICE UK 'RENEWED FOR 2027' BY ITV WITH FILMING DUE TO COMMENCE THIS SUMMER
EXCLUSIVE The Voice looks set to return to ITV in 2027, with production company Lifted Entertainment looking to film next year's series this Summer, TV Zone understands. It follows the news, revealed by TV Zone, that ITV have pushed back the airing of this year's series for a second time. TV Zone understands ITV originally pushed back The Voice UK from Autumn 2025 to January 2026 when the broadcaster made the decision to axe Dancing On Ice, with The Voice planned to take its


FOREVER HOME: CHANNEL 5 ANNOUNCES DRAMA ADAPTATION OF GRAHAM NORTON NOVEL, CASTING CONFIRMED
5 announce new drama series Forever Home (6x60’), an adaptation of the best-selling novel of the same name by award-winning broadcaster, comedian, writer and actor Graham Norton. The series is co-produced by FilmNation Entertainment and The Mediapro Studio, supported by the North East Production Fund and North East Screen. The six-part series follows the story of a second wife dealing with the memories of the woman who went before her. When Carol discovers a long-dead body


FIRST LOOK: SOPHIE TURNER AS LARA CROFT IN PRIME VIDEO ADAPATION OF TOMB RAIDER
Further casting has been announced to be joining Sophie Turner in Prime Video's new upcoming Tomb Raider series, based on the iconic Tomb Raider video game franchise, written and produced by Phoebe Waller-Bridge. The following cast are confirmed in canon roles from the Tomb Raider video game franchise: Martin Bobb-Semple is Zip, Lara Croft’s long-standing tech support and friend; Jason Isaacs is Atlas DeMornay, Lara’s uncle; Bill Paterson is Winston, the long-standing Croft f


DRAG RACE UK Vs THE WORLD REVEALS FINAL SET OF GUEST JUDGES AHEAD OF NEW SERIES ON BBC THREE
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World has announced its final guest judges and special guests for the upcoming third series on BBC Three and iPlayer. The much-loved spin off series returns to BBC Three at 8pm, Tuesday January 27 th , and we are pleased to ru-veal the full list of celebrity guest judges and special guests due to appear across eight weeks of fierce competition. Joining RuPaul and the judging panel are: Swedish Eurovision legend and pop superstar, Loreen; the angel


LOVE ISLAND ALL STARS TONIGHT: THURSDAY 15th JANUARY, FULL EPISODE RUNDOWN
Here's a rundown of what happens on tonight's episode of Love Island All Stars, which continues on ITV2 and ITVX. THE OG ISLANDERS ARE GREETED BY MAYA JAMA We are back! Maya Jama is first to make her much-anticipated entrance into the Villa ready to welcome the OG Islanders to Love Island: All Stars Series 3. The iconic Islanders from across various series make an immediate impact as they meet for the first time. Returning are: Jess, Whitney, Tommy, Charlie, Belle, Ciaran, He


IAN McKELLEN TO PORTRAY L.S. LOWRY IN BBC DOCUMENTARY SPECIAL
BBC Arts has announced that Ian McKellen will portray English artist L.S. Lowry in the forthcoming Arena documentary, L.S. Lowry: The Unheard Tapes, produced by award-winning Wall to Wall Media (AIDS: The Unheard Tapes and D-Day: The Unheard Tapes) and coming soon to BBC Two and iPlayer. Marking 50 years since Lowry’s death, this immersive film will foreground the touching and often surprising exchange between the enigmatic artist and Angela Barratt, a young fan whose intervi


EUPHORIA: FIRST LOOK TRAILER FOR THIRD SERIES OF HIT HBO DRAMA
Premiering back in 2019, the series follows Rue Bennett, played by Zendaya, a troubled 17-year-old who is battling a drug addiction whilst trying to navigate high school and the complexities that come with being a teenager. An overdose leads Rue to attempt to get sober but complicated friendships and anxieties bring difficult feelings to the surface leading her to relapse. Rue’s peers come with problems of their own, all grappling with the decisions they have to make about th


UKTV ACHIEVES BEST PERFORMING YEAR ON RECORD WITH GROWTH ACROSS STREAMING AND LINEAR PORTFOLIO
UKTV achieved its best performance on record in 2025, growing VOD viewing, linear share and its Share of Commercial Impacts. Following exceptional growth in 2024, the BBC Studios-owned broadcaster saw direct-to-consumer views to its free streaming service U grow by 15%. U also enjoyed a 23% uplift in average monthly active users and an 18% increase in registrations. In linear, UKTV saw its network share grow from 4.8% in 2024 to 4.97% last year (+ 3%), representing UKTV’s b


999 WHAT HAPPENED NEXT: CHANNEL 4 ANNOUNCES NEW BLUE LIGHT SERIES
This powerful true-crime documentary series follows frontline detectives as they investigate some of the most shocking and complex crimes across the UK. From fatal confrontations on quiet driveways to random acts of street violence, from stalking campaigns driven by obsession to devastating cases of impaired driving, each episode presents two gripping investigations where the truth is buried beneath fear, lies, and chaos. Through access to real police footage, CCTV, forensi


CHANNEL 5 ANNOUNCES TRIO OF ROYAL DOCUMENTARIES
5 has ordered three royal documentaries from Naked (a Fremantle label) and Krempelwood, delving into the rise in popularity of Queen Camilla, the enduring relationship between Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, and the shocking scandal engulfing Sarah Ferguson and the notorious ‘Fake Sheikh’. Camilla: Of the People for the People From being once branded the most hated woman in Britain to her ascent as Queen Consort, this fascinating portrait of Queen Camilla will chart h


MO GILLIGAN SIGNS NEW CONTENT PARTNERSHIP WITH NETFLIX AHEAD OF THIRD STAND-UP SPECIAL
Double BAFTA winning comedian Mo Gilligan has signed a new content partnership with streamer Netflix, which will include a personal documentary which will 'explore a new side' to the comedian. It follows the upcoming release of his third stand-up special for the streamer which lands in February. The special sees Mo Gilligan take on Hollywood - and live to tell the tale. In this lively special, the Londoner dishes on fame, family and being British in America. The show was film


SCHEDULES CONFIRMED: 24-30 JANUARY 2026, NEW AND RETURNING TITLES REVEALED
The latest schedules have been confirmed for week commencing 24th January 2026. The full rundown of the new and returning programmes can be found below. Dates Confirmed Mission To Space with Francis Bourgeois (New) - Fact Ent Sunday 25th January, 6:45pm, Channel 4 Guy Martin's Proper Jobs (New Series) - Fact Ent Sunday 25th January, 8pm, U&Dave Chateau DIY: Win The Dream (New Series) - Fact Ent Monday 26th January, 5pm, Channel 4 Clive Myrie's African Adventure (New Series) -


ITV CONFIRMS NEW LOVE ISLAND ALL STARS LAUNCH DATE FOLLOWING POSTPONEMENT
ITV have announced the revised Love Island All Stars launch date, after the series was postponed from its original launch date of Monday 12th January due to wildfires in the region where it is filmed. At the weekend, and ITV spokesperson announced: "Further to a production evacuation owing to ongoing wildfires in the area, our assessment of the location site has concluded that filming will need to be postponed. Health and safety is our greatest priority and will always come


THE APPRENTICE: ANGELA SCANLON TO HOST NEW COMPANION SERIES, UNFINISHED BUISNESS ON BBC TWO
The 20th series of The Apprentice launches with a brand-new spin off show hosted by broadcaster, podcaster and author Angela Scanlon, airing on BBC Two, BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds. As soon as viewers have had their latest boardroom drama fix from The Apprentice, they will now be able to join the conversation straight away with Angela and a host of industry experts and celebrity fans. Produced by Naked (a Fremantle label), The Apprentice: Unfinished Business will see the first


CAHTY NEWMAN JOINS SKY NEWS AS NEW PRESENTER FOR DAILY POLITICS SHOW AS WELL AS PODCAST AND DOCUMENTARIES
Sky News announces that award-winning journalist and broadcaster Cathy Newman will join the newsroom in the coming months. She will front Sky News’ 7 o’clock flagship daily politics slot, present a new podcast and work on long-form investigations and documentaries. One of the UK’s most respected and recognisable broadcasters, Newman brings nearly two decades of experience in political and investigative journalism. She made history as the first female main presenter of Channel


YOU'RE FIRED: TOM ALLEN STEPS DOWN AS HOST OF THE APPRENTICE BBC TWO COMPANION SHOW
Comedian, writer, and actor Tom Allen will has announced he is stepping down as host of The Apprentice companion show You're Fired, which airs on BBC Two. You're Fired, which airs straight after the main show, sees the presenter joined by a host of celebrity fans and business professionals to dissect and debate the candidates' progress through each task. Posting on Instagram, Allen said: "I have decided, after six years, to say goodbye to The Apprentice: You’re Fired. I have


BBC NEW HOME OF THE OLIVIER AWARDS FROM 2026, BROADCASTER ALSO CONFIRMS BARGAIN HUNT SPECIAL
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. Audiences can expect a


THE CHASE AROUND THE WORLD: ITV ANNOUNCES NEW ADVENTURE SPIN-OFF TO HIT QUIZ, BRADLEY WALSH TO HOST
As exclusively revealed by TV Zone in September, ITV have commissioned new primetime spin-off to The Chase. Hosted by Bradley Walsh, The Chase Around the World will take contestants on a global adventure competition. This brand-new six-part series sees six pairs of contestants attempt to track down the biggest brains in Britain - all six of The Chasers - in undisclosed locations around the globe. Unravelling puzzles along the way, the winning pair will pit their knowledge aga


BBC AND S4C ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR iPLAYER STREAMING PARTNERSHIP
The BBC and S4C have announced plans for a major new streaming partnership which will provide greater prominence for S4C programming on BBC iPlayer. Under the new plans, S4C’s Welsh language content will regularly feature on the BBC iPlayer main homepage in Wales, and landmark S4C content - including drama titles and live sports programming - will appear on the BBC iPlayer homepage across the UK for the first time. Links to S4C’s children’s services, Stwnsh and Cyw, will also


BEHIND THE FRINGE: CHANNEL 5 ANNOUCNES NEW DOCUMENTARY ON THE RISE OF CLAUDIA WINKLEMAN
Channel 5 have announced the commission of new documentary Claudia Winkleman: Behind The Fringe, charting the rise of one of the UK's post popular TV presenters. Channel 5's Commissioning Editor, Greg Barnett, said: "Claudia Winkleman is quite simply one of the most important broadcasters of her generation. She has an extraordinary ability to connect with audiences in a way that feels both completely natural and utterly unique." Executive Producer for the documentary, Emma Cl


JEREMY PANG RETURNS TO ITV WITH HIS THAI KITCHEN THIS AUTUMN
After the success of Hong Kong Kitchen, award-winning chef and presenter Jeremy Pang is back! But this time for a flavour-filled journey across Thailand. From the bustling street markets of Bangkok to the floating kitchens of Ayutthaya, the spice farms of Chiang Mai, and the seafood grills of Phuket to uncover the dishes, people, and traditions that define Thai cooking. Across five episodes, Jeremy meets home cooks, fishermen, market traders, and local chefs to explore how Th


JOHNNY VEGAS' LITTLE SHOP OF ANTIQUES RENEWED FOR SECOND SERIES ON DISCOVERY+
Quest fans cae look forward to more of Johnny Vegas' Little Shop of Antiques as series two airs this summer. In a follow up to the successful first season, Johnny is thinking bigger, better and more business savvy as the 8x60 series, produced by Plum Pictures, shows him betting on himself to see if he can turn his corner of Dagfields into something truly special, even branching out into the world of online sales (despite being, by his own admission, not remotely tech savvy!).


WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY PORTFOLIO PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS, NEW AND RETURNING TITLES REVEALED
Warner Bros. Discovery has unveiled its refreshed UK free-to-air portfolio, including a new-look TLC. The six free-to-air channels; TLC, Quest, Quest Red, Food Network, Really and DMAX, start the new year with a new look - each channel with their own distinct personality but as part of a refreshed collection. TLC will be the destination for big laughs, real emotions and true escapism through its broad entertainment offer featuring both scripted and unscripted content. The c
































































