BBC UPCOMING ENTERTAINMENT HIGHLIGHTS, NEW AND RETURNING TITLES REVEALED

A look at the new and returning drama titles coming to the BBC this year.

 STRICTLY COME DANCING

Strictly Come Dancing returns to iPlayer and BBC One in September 2026, with presenter Emma Willis, professional dancer Johannes Radebe and comedian Josh Widdicombe presiding over the ballroom in spectacular style.

The esteemed judging panel of Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Head Judge Shirley Ballas who will be casting a watchful eye over the performances each week, giving their expert view on the dances and delivering their all-important scores.

 THE CELEBRITY TRAITORS

Host Claudia Winkleman will welcome an exciting and eclectic mix of people and personalities. Ranging from BAFTA and BRIT award winners, through to social media stars plus some of the UK’s most cherished actors, comedians, presenters and beyond. As celebrities will question who can they trust, who deserves to be banished and who is secretly plotting murder under the cover of darkness?

 THE CELEBRITY APPRENTICE

The celebrities taking part are; singer and songwriter Alexandra Burke, actor Danny Miller, presenter Gethin Jones, dancer and presenter Jordan Banjo, journalist Kay Burley, actress and online personality Maddie Grace Jepson, presenter, podcaster and content creator Max Balegde, Gladiator Sheli McCoy, UK garage legend DJ Spoony, TV and BBC Radio 2 presenter Richie Anderson, comedian, writer and actor Laura Smyth and television personality Toni Laites.

 CELEBRITY RACE ACROSS THE WORLD

In this special celebrity version, four familiar faces will race with a loved one or close friend from the start line in one part of the world to the finish thousands of miles away - without the use of air travel or any trappings of modern-day life. Stripped of all mod-cons and all luxuries they will have to rely on their skills, cunning, ingenuity and talent rather than the privileges and perks of fame in order to succeed. This incredible journey will give a unique insight into the celebrities and their relationship with their travelling companions as they are pushed to the absolute limit.

 CELEBRITY MASTERCHEF

Filmed at Digbeth Loc. Studios, Birmingham, the hugely anticipated new series from Shine TV (part of Banijay UK) returns to BBC One and BBC iPlayer this summer, with Locatelli joining award-winning journalist and food critic Grace Dent, who is also confirmed as a Celebrity MasterChef judge on this year’s series.

Locatelli is no stranger to the MasterChef kitchen, having featured as a judge on MasterChef Italia since 2018.

With an illustrious career spanning over four decades, he is considered by many to be one of the best and well-known chefs in the UK and is one of the most recognised Italian chefs in the world. He was awarded his first Michelin star in 1999, earning his second soon after in 2003. His culinary talents have earned him an enviable reputation around the globe. He is the author of numerous best-selling cookery books and is an accomplished TV presenter, having hosted several popular TV shows during his career including Italy Unpacked (BBC Two) and Sicily Unpacked (BBC Two).

 THE HIT LIST

Marvin and Rochelle Humes return to host this exciting and thrilling music quiz, jam-packed with big hits and more pop trivia than ever before. It’s all about the biggest tracks and best facts, as three teams of music lovers compete to name as many song titles and artists as possible for the chance to take home a whopping £10,000!

The Hit List plays on as Marvin and Rochelle Humes host this high tempo, upbeat music quiz where contestants must name hit songs and artists from across the decades and every style of music as quickly as possible.

 THE CELEBRITY INNER CIRCLE

Across eight brand‑new episodes - up from six in the first series - the gripping, high‑stakes quiz show sees a contestant pair up with a celebrity with the aim of making it all the way to the final round where two players face the ultimate decision - split the prize money and walk away as equals or attempt to take it all by shafting the other player, leaving them with nothing.

 ALAN CARR'S PICTURE SLAM

This is the fast paced game that asks do you know your Eiffel Tower from your Blackpool Tower? Your Victoria Beckham from your Victoria Sponge and your Buckingham Palace from your Crystal Palace? Across four thrilling rounds, contestants will need to know something about everything to try and win up to £10,000!

In each round, the teams consisting of two contestants will be presented with a board full of images they need to correctly identify against the clock. If they clear a full board with correct answers for a ‘Picture Slam’ they’ll receive a cash bonus. Only the team who makes it to the final will take home any of their banked cash and, if they can find all the required pictures, they’ll take home the jackpot.

 THE WEAKEST LINK

Bafta Award-winning comedian Romesh Ranganathan brings his own brand of humour to this new series. The eight sports stars will initially have to work as a team to try to win up to £50,000 for their individual chosen charity.

Each round, one player will be voted The Weakest Link by their fellow contestants and will leave with nothing. After a final head to head, one player will be crowned The Strongest Link and will take the prize.

 MICHAEL McINTYR'ES THE WHEEL

Bafta Award-winning Michael McIntyre hosts a brand-new, Saturday-night gameshow packed with huge stars, big laughs, and a colossal spinning wheel!

Three contestants hope to answer their way to a fortune, guided by tonight’s seven celebrity experts. Can the famous faces help them to win life-changing cash? That all depends on the spin of The Wheel!

 THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW

Graham Norton welcomes the biggest stars of film, TV and music on to his sofa for chat, performances and comedy.

 HAVE I GOT NEWS FOR YOU

Ian Hislop, Paul Merton and a who's who of hosts welcome a gaggle of guest panellists to find the funny in the week's big stories.