HUNTED RETURNS FOR EIGHTH SERIES ON CHANNEL 4 THIS AUTUMN

The civilian edition of Hunted will return to Channel 4 next month for its eighth series, with another celebrity edition due in 2026.

The fugitives are tracked by some of the world’s best elite hunters comprising of serving and former police officers, some of the best cyber and OSINT experts in the UK working alongside ex-military and intelligence services personnel. Fugitives can run, but can they hide undetected, when under intense psychological pressure? 

Series seven of Hunted, which broadcast last year, consolidated at 2.4m after 28 days. It was above Channel 4’s 28-day slot average market share by 70% for All Individuals, and performed particularly well for Adults 16-34, doubling the broadcaster’s slot. 

A new series of Celebrity Hunted, which is set to feature famous faces such as Strictly Come Dancing professionals Amy Dowden & Carlos Gu; actor and comedian Brian Conley & daughter Lucy; TV presenter siblings Scarlette & Stuart Douglas; broadcasters JJ Chalmbers & Sophie Morgan and Love Island's Chris Taylor & Toby Aromolaran, has also been recorded and is expected to be broadcast in 2026.

Leon Wilson, CEO Shine TV & Zeppotron, said: "We’re thrilled to be back into production on two new series of Hunted in 2025 for Channel 4. The series was co-developed by our brilliant new Director of Programmes, Matt Bennett, who I’m delighted to say will once again be overseeing the show. Viewers are also in for a treat with the Celebrity version, with an ace cast of new celeb fugitives raring to go on run."

Ian Dunkley, Commissioning Editor Documentaries & Factual Entertainment for C4, added: “It’s great to be returning one of Channel 4’s most popular brands. Expect thrills, spills and the latest cutting-edge tech, as once again the fugitives discover just how hard it is to escape the investigative skills of a seasoned team of hunters.”

Hunted returns this October on Channel 4.