ITV AUTUMN SLATE IN FULL, NEW AND RETURNING TITLES FOR 2026 REVEALED

ITV have unveils their Autumn slate of programming...

 I'M A CELEBRITY GET ME OUT OF HERE

Last year’s highlights included Aitch and Angry Ginge bringing chaos to camp, Ruby Wax’s morning group meditations in the creek, Tom Read Wilson’s accents and morale boosts, fan favourites like the Jungle Arms, emotional family reunions, and the return of the live trial.

I’m A Celebrity…Unpacked will also return as a live show on ITV2 and ITVX, hosted by Sam Thompson and Kemi Rodgers. In addition, following its success in the format earlier this year, the series will also return as a vodcast on Spotify and YouTube along with an audio only version available wherever you get your podcasts.

 BIG BROTHER UK

AJ Odudu and Will Best are back at the helm as a new group of strangers move into the nation’s most famous residence. Reimagined as a house of surprises, this year’s Big Brother house will keep Housemates on their toes with unexpected twists and game-changing moments around every corner.

Across an extended eight-week run, viewers can expect ambitious tasks, high-stakes nominations and dramatic live evictions as the Housemates face challenges at every turn in their bid to outlast their rivals, be crowned this year’s winner and take home a life-changing cash prize. Who wins? You decide.

TRIGGER POINT

Trigger Point returns for a fourth series, starring Vicky McClure who will reprise her role as EXPO Lana Washington. Produced by Jed Mercurio’s HTM Television, the series follows the success of series three that received a special honour when Her Majesty The Queen visited the Trigger Point set and met with the team to mark the start of ITV’s 70th year celebrations last year.

 THE BLAME

The Blame is centred around DI Emma Crane and DI Tom Radley investigating a tragic murder in the fictional town of Wakestead. They quickly identify their main suspect, but as the case progresses, an unexpected lead comes to light. As Emma and Tom dig deeper, they uncover a web of lies, institutional cover-ups and moral compromise, which forces Emma to question the people closest to her. Part propulsive mystery, part social commentary, part love story, The Blame will tackle big questions around policing and will take an unflinching look at who we can really trust.

 ADULTERY

The provocative love story raises questions about class, grief, and the effects of social media, as it takes the viewer on a rollercoaster story of passion, parenthood and peril, as Tom Kirkman and Beth Brookes embark upon a passionate and intense love affair that threatens to uproot their whole lives. Adultery is naturally authentic and bristling with passion as it focuses upon two ordinary families and messy complications.

 THE PARTY

Raised alone by his working-class mum, Sylvia, played by BAFTA award winning Joanna Scanlan (After Love, Riot Women) Martin wins a scholarship to an elite boarding school, where he first meets Ben. They forge an unbreakable bond, as Ben and the Fitzmaurice’s give Martin the sense of belonging he has always craved. In turn, Martin remains unflinchingly loyal to Ben through even the greatest crises.

Three decades on, Martin is invited to Ben’s lavish birthday party at the Fitzmaurice’s country pile. The news of the Conservative leader’s resignation threatens to derail Ben’s party, as he considers announcing his intention to stand. Martin fears the publicity that Ben’s bid would bring, dredging up the secrets of their past with tragic consequences …

 WINTER

Set in Bristol, the series follows Dr Ethan Winter, one of the most gifted pathologists of his generation, whose exceptional analytical ability and instinct for reading victims make him an invaluable asset to murder investigations. His unorthodox, rule-breaking methods bring him into partnership with DI Lauren Bell (Annabel Scholey – The Sixth Commandment, Rivals, The Split), a meticulous and driven detective. Together, they form a formidable team, combining forensic insight with sharp investigative work to solve complex cases.

 THE VOICE UK

The Voice UK returns this autumn and the iconic red chairs are ready to spin once again. Superstar coaches will.i.am and Sir Tom Jones return to the coaching panel, alongside reigning champions Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones from McFly, who made history last series as The Voice UK’s first-ever double chair. Also joining the line-up for Series 14 is international megastar Kelly Rowland, bringing a wealth of industry experience and a fresh new dynamic to the battle to find the next champion of The Voice UK.

 THE BOX

The Box is a thrilling new entertainment format that challenges ten celebrities from the worlds of entertainment, music, sport, and politics in an intense competition where they must step into the unknown. Hosted by the legendary Gary Lineker, the series features star contestants including Joey Essex, John Bercow, Ranvir Singh, JB Gill, Sara Davies,  Danny Aarons, Ellie Taylor, Graeme Souness, Jenny Ryan and Shakira Khan.

Enclosed in yellow boxes at secret locations across the country, the contestants must decipher a wide variety of intense physical, mental, comedic, and mischievous challenges, with minimal or zero guidance. The pressure mounts at the end of each episode as two players face The Duel, a dramatic head-to-head challenge to avoid elimination.

 WIN WIN

Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins return to host the series, where every prize won in the studio is also won by a viewer playing along at home – creating a true ‘win win’ for contestants and viewers alike. Each episode sees multiple winners walk away with huge prizes including dream holidays, luxury cars, cash and tickets to some of the world’s biggest sporting and entertainment events. One studio contestant and one viewer at home will also win a coveted place on Millionaire’s Row, giving them the chance to compete for the show’s guaranteed £1 million jackpot.

 CHANGING ENDS

Series 4 of Changing Ends shows ‘Little Alan Carr’ morphing more closely into the real Alan Carr we know today; more confident, sharp witted, and of course proudly gay. It’s 1990, Alan is 15 and craving independence and excitement. His sense of self is emerging like a butterfly as he learns to stand up for himself, has an image overhaul, gets a job, and finds a place to feel free that gives him new hope.

 SORRY, I DIDN'T KNOW

Ten years on from its TV debut in 2016, Sorry, I Didn’t Know has become part of comedy panel show lore, returning for a seventh series. It is once again breaking its own record as the longest-running show by a Black-led production company and is now breaking the series record set by the classic sitcom Desmond’s, and sketch show The Real McCoy, for longest running Black-led comedy series on British TV.

LONG LOST FAMILY

The BAFTA Award-winning documentary series returns to ITV for its 16th series as presenters Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell reunite more family members with their missing loved ones. Together with a team of trained intermediaries, DNA experts and investigators, Nicky and Davina find people that previously couldn’t be traced and answer questions that have haunted their entire lives.

 70 UP

ITV’s long-running 7 Up collection is going to complete its final chapter in an epic and moving last instalment: 70 Up. Described as the greatest documentary series of all time, it’s the culmination of a ground-breaking, television journey that has followed the lives of 14 people.

Following the seven decades of work and forensic questioning by the late Director Michael Apted, Academy award-winning film-maker Asif Kapadia (Amy, Senna, Diego Maradona, Kenny Dalglish, 2073) will bring his unique expertise to close the circle on a series he’s long admired.

 FREDDIE FLINTOFF: UNDERSTANDING TOURETTE'S

Freddie Flintoff: Understanding Tourette’s (w/t), is a brand new two-part series inspired by the highly acclaimed BAFTA winning film, ‘I Swear’. Freddie Flintoff will travel around the UK meeting young people living with Tourette’s.

In the programme, Freddie sets out to understand what life is like for individuals and their families living with Tourette’s, and challenges the misconceptions and stigma around this often-misunderstood condition. Spending time with young people who are at different stages of their journey - from those who are trying to get a diagnosis to those who have been living with the condition for many years.

 THE MARTIN LEWIS MONEY SHOW LIVE

The Martin Lewis Money Show Live returns with a one-off September special, the series continues in full in October. As well as his annual Black Friday show, Martin will give his analysis of The Budget in a special programme.

Presented by Martin Lewis CBE, the world of personal finance continues to feel like an impossible challenge still for so many in today’s perpetual cost of living crisis - from news stories of constant price hikes and ever rising energy bills still weighing heavily on the nation, Martin’s ability to communicate complex and vital information in language people understand makes it an appointment-to-view programme.

 NATIONAL TELEVISION AWARDS

Britain’s most popular TV awards, voted for entirely by the public, are back this autumn. For over three decades, the public-voted National Television Awards have been the ultimate vox pop of the TV-watching nation. Hosted for the sixth year by the ebullient Joel Dommett, the star-studded event will be held on 8th September 2026 at The O2 London.

 PRIDE OF BRITAIN AWARDS

Pride of Britain Awards returns for its annual celebration. Hosts Carol Vorderman and Ashley Banjo lead the ceremony honouring the nation’s truly inspirational and awe-inspiring, unsung heroes. Held in association with the Daily Mirror and airing on ITV this autumn, the event will be held at the Grosvenor House in London in front of a star studded audience who will gather to celebrate the achievements of people who have acted remarkably in extraordinary situations.

Transmission details will be announced in due course.