The world’s longest-running entertainment show The Royal Variety Performance returns to the magnificent Royal Albert Hall in London with acts including Jessie J, BGT Winner Harry Moulding and musical extravaganzas from the casts of Les Misérables and Paddington. The Royal Variety Performance welcomes a new host each year with comedian, actor and presenter Jason Manford taking the reins this year for a spectacular evening in the presence of members of the Royal Family as opera

The Sheffield arena is ready for battle once again as the ultimate test of speed and strength, Gladiators, is set to return in 2026 for another unmissable series on the BBC plus a brand-new Celebrity Special. The four famous faces taking on the Gladiators for the latest celebrity special have been revealed by as TV personality Sam Thompson, former Olympian Nicola Adams, fitness coach Joe Wicks and broadcaster Vogue Williams. Bradley and Barney Walsh will once again oversee pr

Richard Osman, Mel Giedroyc and Paddy McGuinness are the special celebrity contestants, hoping to answer their way to a festive fortune for their chosen charities. Eight celebrity experts are on hand to use their knowledge of all things Christmas, to help the three famous faces bank as much cash as possible. Gyles Brandreth, Josie Gibson, Big Narstie, Tim Vine, Zara McDermott, Gladiator’s very own Nitro and Gavin and Stacey legends Matthew Horne and Joanna Page will each have

The Scarecrows’ Wedding is an enchanting new story, adapted from the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, about two devoted scarecrows, Betty O’Barley and Harry O’Hay, who are planning a wedding to remember. When Harry insists on leaving the farm to collect one last thing for their big day, a smooth-talking scarecrow named Reginald Rake swoops in with plans of his own. Chaos ensues, and soon Betty’s in danger and everything’s at risk. Can Harry get b

The award-winning The 1% Club returns with a Yuletide special this Christmas - hosted by Lee Mack, this one-off edition will feature festive-based questions for another 100 contestants who will be whittled down as they compete to make it to the end and answer a question that only 1% of the country can get right Imagine a game show where an eight-year-old has as much chance of winning as an 80-year-old or where intelligence isn’t based on how many exams you passed, but is all

Romesh Ranganathan brings his festive cheer to a star-studded Christmas Special of The Weakest Link. Eight celebrities will initially have to work together to try to win up to £50,000 for their individual chosen charity, in one of the world’s most iconic quizzes. Each round, one player will be voted The Weakest Link by their fellow contestants and will leave with nothing. Who will be crowned The Strongest Link and will take the prize ho-ho-home!? The festive line up is Lou Sa

Host Freddie Flintoff is joined by three pairs of contestants each made up of a keen darts player (the ‘thrower’) and their partner (the ‘knower’). The teams compete against each other, combining their skills at throwing darts at different game boards whilst answering questions correctly for points and prizes under the watchful eye of official scorer ‘Little’ Richard Ashdown. Freddie is also joined by former darts world champion ‘Mighty’ Michael van Gerwen as they combine to

Mrs Brown returns for more Christmas capers and festive frolics! Mrs Brown rediscovers the meaning of family as she gathers those closest to her together for a Christmas photo. Buster unveils another of his signature Christmas trees with maximum impact, and Cathy frets about what presents to buy everyone. Also commissioned is Shedites. Made by BBC Studios Comedy and starring Brendan O’Carroll (Mrs Brown’s Boys), Phil Davis (Trying), Simon Delaney (Lockerbie), Danny O’Carroll

There are now 20 Taskmaster Champions swanning about, revelling in the prestige of owning the coveted golden trophy that looks a tiny bit like the Taskmaster, Greg Davies. Only three of those winners can also claim to be Champion of Champions, but now a fourth name will be added to that elite list as the five most recent victors collide in a one-off epic battle to see who is best at poetic rodeo, bigging themselves up, and just generally being brilliant.   The five former cha

It’s Tony Mammoth’s first Christmas since coming back from the dead and he’s determined to make it a special one with his family. Through his own thoughtlessness and selfishness, he’s on the brink of ruining Christmas for himself and those around him. Meanwhile, Mel tries to contain her anger towards a perfectly nice woman at the homeless shelter and love is in the air for Theo. Mike Bubbins (Death Valley, The Socially Distant Sports Bar podcast) is Tony Mammoth, believed to

Amanda and the family head to Aunt Joan’s country house, but the plans change when Mal and Anne tag along and she struggles to recreate the magical Christmases she spent there as a child. Anne’s in despair at being separated from her family, and Felicity is increasingly irritated by her sister’s constant high spirits. Meanwhile Mal sees a hidden photo that seems to reveal a deep family secret… Alongside the returning cast, the Christmas special welcomes the absolutely fabulou

On the heels of the first season finale, Apple TV announced a season two renewal for acclaimed thriller Down Cemetery Road, starring and executive produced by Academy Award, BAFTA Award, Golden Globe Award and Emmy Award winner Emma Thompson, and also starring Golden Globe Award and two-time Olivier Award winner Ruth Wilson. Since its global premiere, the “riveting, dark and wildly entertaining” “must-watch” detective series has been hailed as “one of the best thrillers of th