PICKS OF THE MONTH: AUGUST 2025, NEW AND RETURNING TITLES REVEALED

The new and returning programming airing this August revealed.

Destination X

New Series

Merging fantasy with reality in this larger-than-life adventure competition series, viewers will follow contestants as they embark on the road trip of a lifetime but have no idea where they are. In order to win, they must figure out their mystery locations.

Once they're on the blacked-out Destination X bus, the journey transforms into a real-life boardgame with challenges designed to offer clever clues as to their location, along with a few misdirects to keep them, and the viewers, always guessing. Hosted by Rob Brydon.

The Fortune Hotel

New Series

Hosted once again by the inimitable Stephen Mangan, the eight-part series will see a new bunch of holiday makers packing their bags and donning their game faces as they head to a Caribbean paradise with their sights firmly set on the ultimate prize: a briefcase packed with £250,000. 

This series promises an array of all new vital challenges, never before seen twists, high-stakes deception and of course, plenty more helpings of intense case-swapping drama in The Night Cap.

The Inheritance

New Series

Twelve strangers arrive at a grand English country estate, lured by one irresistible opportunity: to inherit a chunk of a vast fortune. The fortune belonged to a glamorous benefactor known only as The Deceased who has left video messages for the players from beyond the grave. 

To release money from The Inheritance, players must work as a team to complete a series of challenges. The better they perform; the more money is released. But The Deceased had a wicked sense of humour and one ruthless condition: to win the game they must persuade all others that only they should be entrusted with the money. 

Cooking With The Stars

New Series

Across a series of exciting cooking battles, the show will see eight celebrities go head to head in the kitchen as they attempt to go from passionate amateur cooks to restaurant level chefs. Each celebrity will be paired with an accomplished chef who will mentor and teach them to produce delicious dishes that will be judged by the other professionals.

The celebrities hoping to cook up a storm this series will be actor Natalie Cassidy, reality TV star Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, actor and comedian Hugh Dennis, author and interiors expert Kelly Hoppen, radio presenter Jordan North, media personality Jack Osbourne, reality TV star Jessica Wright and former footballer Shaun Wright-Phillips.

Dragons' Den

New Series

A fresh batch of daring entrepreneurs enter the Den, each hoping to secure a life-changing investment from the formidable five: Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Sara Davies, Steven Bartlett and Touker Suleyman.

A food delivery entrepreneur aims to inspire with her reusable tins inspired by India. A Derbyshire-based father and son unveil their T-shirts for neurodivergent wearers. Luxury skincare, without the high price tag, is on offer from a French beauty buff, and two Brighton-based business partners are hoping their virtual gifting app will win over the Dragons.

Mrs Brown's Boys

Series 5

Comedy starring Brendan O'Carroll as Agnes Brown, the loudest, proudest mother in Ireland.

The Narrow Road To The Deep North

Series continues

The series is a five-part saga charting the life of Dorrigo Evans, played by Jacob Elordi (Euphoria, Saltburn) as a young man, with Ciarán Hinds (Kin, Belfast) as the older Dorrigo, through his passionate love affair with Amy Mulvaney, played by Odessa Young (Manodrome, The Stand), his time held captive in a WW2 POW camp, and his later years spent as a revered surgeon and reluctant war hero.

An intimate character study of a complex man, the epic drama is a compelling portrayal of the courage and cruelty of war, and a timeless love story that sustains one through the darkest of times.

Here We Go

Series continues

The third series will continue to follow the chaotic Jessops’ family as they navigate new jobs, love, loss and family gatherings. Mum Rachel (Katherine Parkinson) is starting her new life as a therapist. Paul (Jim Howick), now a police constable, continues his quest to gain the respect of his peers - and his kids.

Uncle Robin (Tom Basden) and wife Cherry (Tori Allen-Martin) are busy with a new arrival, baby Atlas, while Amy (Freya Parks) is still figuring out life as a 20-something. Grandmother Sue (Alison Steadman) has moved back in and Sam (Jude Morgan-Collie) is, of course, on hand, capturing all the calamity on camera from bungee jumps to riverside baptisms. Series three also sees a family holiday to Malta, where, of course, nothing goes according to plan.

Tommy: The Good. The Bad. The Fury

To be confirmed

The professional boxer, influencer and television personality is allowing cameras into every aspect of his life including his journey back into the ring. Just a year ago Tommy Fury seemed to have it all - victory over his biggest adversary Jake Paul, love with Molly-Mae and a beautiful baby daughter, Bambi. But in his last fight he damaged his hand and, unable to train, his life span out of control.

Long Lost Family

New Series

Presented by Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell with help from a team of trained intermediaries, DNA experts and investigators, it tells extraordinary stories of people yearning to find missing family. The series investigates mysteries that have troubled entire lives, uncovering answers that no one else could find.

Celebs Go Dating

E4

This season, a fresh batch of famous faces are putting their hearts and their romantic destinies in the hands of our dating experts as they risk it all in their pursuit for love!

Stepping through the doors of our brand-new agency this series are Presenter & TV Personality Christine McGuinness, Atomic Kitten legend Kerry Katona, Too Hot To Handle’s Louis Russell, Love Island All Stars’ Olivia Hawkins, and S Club 7 star Jon Lee. And joining the agency at a later date, is master of quizzes, Mark ‘The Beast’ Labbett.

Love Is Blind UK

Series 2, Netflix

Social experiment dating series hosted by Emma & Matt Willis where single men and women look for love and get engaged, all before meeting in person. They’ll go on dates with a catch: they don’t meet face-to-face. With no distractions from the outside world, the singles talk to potential love interests and when a meaningful connection is made, they propose before laying their eyes on their fiancé for the first time.

Dating Naked UK

Series 2, Paramount+

Dating Naked UK sees ten singletons strip completely naked in their search for love. Tired of the traditional dating methods, the contestants are ditching the modern world and stripping right back to basics. Living stark naked 24/7 in tropical paradise, the singles will be put to the test with drama, dates and shifts in relationship dynamics when more contestants enter. Plus, Rylan will host the Dumping Ground at the end of every episode.

Transmission details will be announced in due course.