BBC ENTERTAINMENT SLATE FOR THE YEAR AHEAD, NEW AND RETURNING TITLES

The BBC have revealed the new and returning entertainment titles airing this year and early next year.

Alison Hammond's Big Weekend

Each episode will see Alison spend 48 hours with a celebrity where she will really get to know them. The show will be serving up big laughs, big revelations and a whole load of celebrity realness. Alison will be asking all the big questions in her unique and hilarious way which has made the This Morning and Great British Bake Off star one of the country’s most loved personalities.

The Hit List

The Hit List plays on as Marvin and Rochelle Humes host this compulsively play-along music quiz. Across four nail-biting rounds, contestants simply have to name hit songs and artists to win a possible £10,000 - but can they stay cool for cats when they’re under pressure?

Blankety Blank

Bradley Walsh returns with a new series of the legendary Blankety Blank. Each week a panel of six celebrities will fill in the missing BLANKS to help some very lucky contestants win some amazing prizes. Remaining true to the original format, the new series will also keep the well-loved theme tune as well as the Blankety Blank cheque book and pen prize.

Celebrity Bridge Of Lies

The much-anticipated celebrity version will also film for its third series which will feature some very familiar faces, and audiences will be in for a treat with some special celebratory episodes. Celebrity Bridge of Lies is being extended to 10x45 episodes in its Saturday night slot, with the last series reaching a peak of 2.3M.

The Inner Circle

Hosted by Amanda Holden, across each episode, contestants will battle to win the cash prize and will be tested not just on what they know - but which of their fellow players they can trust. As the contestants make their way through a series of games and challenges they’ll need to decide which of their opponents they’d be prepared to join forces with in order to take home the prize…but in a gripping finale, could each of the final two face the ultimate betrayal?

Alan Carr's Picture Slam

The hugely addictive picture quiz is back! Hosted by comedian Alan Carr, every question is a picture and every picture is worth cash. Whether it’s a TV show or a famous work of art, you never know what’s going to come up next – but contestants will need to name them all for a Picture Slam and some big money.

Strictly Come Dancing

Made by BBC Studios Entertainment Productions, the multi award-winning series promises to entertain the nation once again, with presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman back in the ballroom to oversee proceedings each weekend as a host of brand new celebrity contestants take to the floor in a bid to lift the coveted Glitterball Trophy.

The Answer Run

The innovative programme format sees three pairs of contestants battle it out in a fast paced, quick-thinking general knowledge quiz show, where contestants are always one swipe away from banking the cash or crashing out. Families watching at home can also play along and test how they would fair when facing The Run!.

Tommy: The Good, The Bad, The Fury

The professional boxer, influencer and television personality is allowing cameras into every aspect of his life including his journey back into the ring. This candid, access all areas series will be produced by All3Media’s Optomen, the award-winning production company behind ground-breaking programmes and formats including Sort Your Life Out and At Home With The Furys.

Gladiators

The 11-part series made by Hungry Bear Media and MGM Alternative UK will see a new generation of superhuman Gladiators compete against a brave set of contenders in the ultimate test of speed and strength. They will take part in a series of brand new games alongside classic challenges, climaxing with fan-favourite The Eliminator.

Returning favourites

Mastermind, Dragons’ Den, QI, The Graham Norton Show, Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News for You, Would I Lie To You, Only Connect and University Challenge will all return.

Transmission details for all the titles mentioned above will be confirmed in due course.