

SHABAZ ALI TO INVESTIGATE BILLIONAIRES FOR BBC THREE DOCUMENTARY SPECIAL
In this new BBC commission, Shabaz Ali will step out of his cosy hoodie and head out on a mission to meet a billionaire in person, to try and understand what life is actually like for the super wealthy – and whether they are as bad as some might think. Commissioned for BBC Three and BBC iPlayer, principal production has begun on a new 60-minute film: Shabaz Asks: Are Billionaires Bad? produced by Brighton-based Indie, Hello Mary. Shabaz Ali, better known to his four million p


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 23rd February Dev and Asha set off for a few days of dad and daughter time. As Roy sets off to the bank leaving Bernie alone with Mal, Mal seizes the opportunity by locking the café door and confessing his feelings. When Bernie rejects him, Mal's attention turns sinister, leaving her visibly terrified. Later, Bernie is left thoroughly spooked after discovering someone has c


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 23rd February - The Brannings have an eventful Sunday lunch, Callum faces a moral dilemma, and Ravi applies for a job at the car lot. Tuesday 24th February - Johnny tries to resolve an escalating situation, Penny is torn over a life-changing decision, and Denzel gets an idea for how to help Patrick. Wednesday 25th February - Ravi loses control after a difficult


THE AFFAIR: ITV ACQUIRES COMPLETE SERIES OF AMERICAN DRAMA
ITV announces the acquisition of the complete series of The Affair; series 1-3 will be available to UK audiences on ITVX from 13 March 2026, series 4 will be made available this summer, and series 5 will follow in 2027. Created by Sarah Treem and Hagai Levi, The Affair first premiered in the United States in 2014 on Showtime. The series quickly established itself as one of the most provocative and psychologically rich dramas on television, known for its innovative, multi-pe


THE MURDER LINE: ITV ACQUIRES NEW CRIME DRAMA, SERIES TO AIR ON ITV1 THIS SPRING
The Murder Line, known as The Borderline in the US and Canada, will air and stream on ITV1 and ITVX respectively this Spring. Starring Stephen Amell, Minnie Driver and Hamza Haq, The Murder Line follows a cop from the wrong side of the tracks who ventures beyond the line of duty to save a childhood friend, only to have everything unravel. When his plan backfires, his carefully constructed life begins to collapse, thrusting him into a dangerous collision course with backstabb


THE ASSASSIN RENEWED FOR SECOND SERIES ON PRIME VIDEO, KEELEY HAWES TO REPRISE LEADING ROLE
Prime Video has confirmed that critically acclaimed thriller, The Assassin, written by award-winning duo Harry and Jack Williams and produced by Two Brothers Pictures (The Tourist, Fleabag, Boat Story) in association with All3Media International, will return for a second series and production will commence later this year. The first series is also available on Prime Video in the UK. Keeley Hawes (Miss Austen, The Bodyguard) will reprise the role of Julie, a former assassin wh


THE RACHEL INCIDENT: CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR NEW CHANNEL 4 IRISH DRAMA
The Rachel Incident is produced by UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group, and Element Pictures (a Fremantle company) in association with Pageboy Productions. Filming has commenced in Ireland on brand-new drama series The Rachel Incident, adapted by Caroline O’Donoghue from her best-selling novel of the same name and produced by UCP and award-winning Element Pictures (Normal People, Poor Things) in association with PAGEBOY Productions. The eight-part series is aching with


LOVE ISLAND ALL STARS TONIGHT: MONDAY 16th FEBRUARY, 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. COUPLED UP OR CLUED UP: THE ISLANDERS ARE TESTED IN A GAME OF "KNOWING ME, KNOWING YOU” The Islanders are set to face a test as Harrison gets a text: “Islanders, how well do you know your other half? It’s time to put your relationship to the test in a game of Knowing me, Knowing you.” Millie tells Zac: “Oh no, I’ve got a bad memory, don’t hate me!” The Islanders


I KISSED A GIRL: FIRST TEASER RELEASED FOR RETURN OF BBC DATING SHOW HOSTED BY DANNII MINOGUE
The BBC has announced I Kissed A Girl will return for series two, the fourth instalment to the popular I Kissed… brand. The commission follows hot on the heels of series two of I Kissed A Boy. Returning to host, and to make sure the girls make connections and find their match is pop icon and LGBTQ+ ally Dannii Minogue. Dannii comments: “I Kissed a Girl was full of heart and groundbreaking for female representation on TV. The fans loved the fun, the passion and the drama.


GOOD OMENS RETURNS FOR THIRD SERIES IN FORM OF TV MOVIE SPECIAL, LAUNCH DATE CONFIRMED
Good Omens will end with a 90-minute TV special after writer Neil Gaiman left the project following allegations of sexual assault allegations. Prime Video have confirmed the special will drop on 13th May 2026. Deadline reports that plans for a full third series have been scrapped in favour of the one-off feature-length special which will commence filming in early 2025. It's understood that a new writer is being scouted to oversee the programme. The forthcoming season will bri


THE TRAITORS WINNER HARRY CLARK GOES TO ROME FOR BBC TWO DOCUMENTARY
A compelling exploration of faith in modern Britain as Harry Clark embarks on a quest to meet the new Pope, in a brand-new 60-minute documentary – Harry Clark Goes to Rome (w/t) – coming to BBC Two and iPlayer this Easter. Blending warmth, wit and emotional honesty, the film follows TV personality Harry Clark (The Traitors, Pilgrimage: The Road to the Alps) on a deeply personal journey to Rome and Vatican City – the heart of the Catholic Church – in search of answers about be


RATINGS REPORT: 19-25 JANUARY 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 . The final week of The Traitors dominated, with the final itself watched by 11,941,900 on Friday night. It was immediately followed by the final episode of The Traitors Uncloaked with 8,055,000. In drama, Call The Midwife topped the week with 5,897,900 on Sunday night, followed by The Night Manager with


GONE: FIRST LOOK AND TRAILER RELEASED FOR NEW ITV PSYCHOLOGICAL DRAMA STARRING EVE MYLES AND DAVID MORRISSEY
New ITV psychological drama, Gone, from the pen of acclaimed screenwriter George Kay (The Long Shadow, Hijack, Lupin) and directed by Richard Laxton (Mrs Wilson, Burton and Taylor, Joan, starring Eve Myles and David Morrissey. Set against the backdrop of a prestigious private school, a foreboding forest and the quiet sprawl of Bristol, Gone, is a chilling mystery focusing on local Headmaster Michael Polly, played by David Morrissey (The Long Shadow, Sherwood, Britannia), w


ANT & DEC'S LIMITLESS WIN WILL RETURN FOR SIXTH SERIES ON ITV
Ant & Dec's Limitless Win will return for a sixth series early next year on ITV, with the seventh series filmed back-to-back with the sixth series last Summer. Before that, another Christmas special of the hit quiz format will air this December. The unique never-ending money ladder - which has had a makeover and is now bigger than ever - sees contestants take on a s eries of questions where every answer is a number. From ‘How many segments are in a chocolate orange?’ and ‘How


LOVE ISLAND ALL STARS TONIGHT: SUNDAY 15th FEBRUARY, 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. OFF THE HOOK: EMOTIONS RUN HIGH WHEN THE GIRLS GET CALLS FROM FRIENDS AND FAMILY AS THE BOYS HIT THE PITCH With last night’s challenge on their minds, Lucinda and Leanne catch up at the mini fire pit. Discussing the round which called for Islanders to decide who is chasing ‘clout’ Leanne feels bad for choosing Lucinda, explaining: “I'm so, so sorry I think I misa


EASTENDERS: GRANT MITCHELL RETURNS TO WALFORD AS ROSS KEMP REPRISES ROLE
Ross Kemp is reprising his role as Grant Mitchell for an extended return to EastEnders this Spring. Ross told The Sun on Sunday: "I’m truly delighted to be stepping back into Grant Mitchell’s shoes and returning to EastEnders. As well as exploring Grant’s attempts to reconnect with his son Mark, it’s especially an honour to be part of Nigel’s powerful ongoing dementia storyline, which holds deep personal meaning for me due to a close family connection in real life." Ben Wade


The Lady | Preview (ITV1)
BAFTA-winning actress Mia McKenna-Bruce (How To Have Sex) will take on the role of former royal aide Jane Andrews in the forthcoming 4-part drama The Lady written by Debbie O’Malley and produced by Left Bank Pictures for ITV and BritBox International. She will star alongside Natalie Dormer (Game Of Thrones, The Hunger Games, Tudors) who takes on the role of Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York and Ed Speleers (Outlander, Downton Abbey) who will play Thomas Cressman. The series wil


The Walsh Sisters | Preview (BBC One)
New comedy drama series for BBC and RTÉ, inspired by the novels of international bestselling Irish author Marian Keyes. The Walsh Sisters, directed by Ian Fitzgibbon, (Hullraisers, Moone Boy), features a chaotic, dysfunctional but deeply loveable family of five sisters, their mother and bemused father. It is part based on two of Keyes’ books, the blockbuster novels Rachel’s Holiday and Anybody Out There. The comedy drama is produced by Cuba Pictures and Metropolitan Films Int


Do You Know Your Place? | Preview (BBC Two)
Do You Know Your Place? is a brand new 20x30’ celebrity quiz show presented by Vernon Kay and made by Stellify Media based in Northern Ireland. Each episode Vernon will put his three celebrity guest’s knowledge of the UK to the test, with the help or hindrance from The Traitors alumni Paul Gorton as he acts as Vernon’s ‘unreliable’ tour guide. Paul will be out and about, in a different town or city each episode, setting questions to the celebs back in studio - their job... to


AI Confidential | Preview (BBC Two)
Professor Hannah Fry investigates extraordinary tales from the front lines of the AI revolution in this brand new 3 x 60 series for BBC iPlayer and BBC Two. Artificial intelligence has already begun transforming our lives at break-neck speed – and it’s caused some incredible and sometimes shocking true-life stories as a result. Broadcaster and mathematician Prof Hannah Fry is going to meet the people whose lives have been impacted by this technology in huge ways – from fallin


Big Cats 24/7 | Preview (BBC Two)
The Big Cats 24/7 team is returning to the Okavango Delta. The Xudum lion pride is now over 40 strong, and its mums must hunt around the clock to feed their growing cubs. The pride males Big Toe and Madumo are missing, leaving the most vulnerable cubs unprotected from dangerous intruder male lions. Leopardess Xudum has left her territory due to an influx of aggressive male leopards. In Xudum’s absence, the team turns its attention to a new female, Lediba, who they think may a


Hippo Watch with Steve Backshall | Preview (5)
In this two-part series, Steve Backshall is in search of the only wild animal that fills him with fear - the hippo. Known for their lethal aggression, Steve heads to South Africa’s Ndumo game reserve to find out just what fuels this behaviour and to uncover some of their surprising traits. He walks their pathways, dives into their waterways and uses the latest high-tech to let us glimpse into their secret world. In one unusual town, he has an encounter that’s not for the fain


The Stolen Girl | Preview (ITV)
A five-part psychological Disney+ drama airing on ITV, starring Denise Gough (Andor), Holliday Grainger (Strike), Ambika Mod (One Day), Jim Sturgess (Cloud Atlas), Bronagh Waugh (The Suspect), and Michael Workeye (My Lady Jane). The series is adapted by Catherine Moulton from Alex Dahl’s best-selling novel. The series tells the story of fascinating, relatable and complex women in an unimaginable situation. A seemingly ordinary decision turns the world of Elisa, mum to two


The BAFTA Film Awards 2026 | Preview (BBC One)
The BAFTA Film Awards are back, bringing the magic of cinema straight to your home. Host Alan Cumming takes to the stage for a night of celebration with the stars of this year's biggest films, including Sinners, Hamnet, One Battle After Another, I Swear and more. With a stunning musical rendition from Jessie Ware, a show-stopping performance of Golden from EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami, the singing voices from KPop Demon Hunters, in their first ever UK performance, and not fo




























































