

PICKS OF THE WEEK: 16-22 FEBRUARY, WHAT TO WATCH NEXT WEEK
Our picks of what to watch during the week ahead. THE CURFEW Monday, 5 Six-part crime thriller set in a society where all men live under The Women’s Safety act, meaning they are bound by a strict curfew from 7pm to 7am every night, with their movements tracked 24 hours a day by an ankle tag. After a woman is brutally murdered during curfew hours and left on the steps of the Women’s Safety Centre, veteran police officer Pamela Green believes that a man is responsible. THE TO


THE ASSEMBLY: STEPHEN FRY FIRST CELEBRITY CONFIRMED FOR SECOND SERIES ON ITV AS SHOW RETURNS THIS SPRING
ITV’s smash-hit The Assembly will return for a bumper second series, with the first guest confirmed to be Stephen Fry. The first series earned widespread critical acclaim with guests Danny Dyer, David Tennant, Jade Thirlwall and Gary Lineker. Now, The Assembly - a remarkable group of inquisitive interviewers who are autistic, neurodivergent and/or learning disabled - will return to put their unique questions to another batch of brave celebrities, where the rules will remain t


MINT: FIRST LOOK CLIP AND IMAGES RELEASED FROM UPCOMING BBC ONE DRAMA FROM CHARLOTTE REGAN
The BBC has released first look images for Charlotte Regan’s debut TV series Mint, produced by the Academy Award winning House Productions (Sherwood, Conclave, The Iron Claw) and indie film producers Fearless Minds (The Critic, Soulmates) for BBC iPlayer and BBC One. Created, written and directed by the acclaimed filmmaker behind the award-winning film Scrapper, the eight-part television series is a darkly comic and unconventional drama about a crime family’s inner life, told


LOVE ISLAND ALL STARS TONIGHT: FRIDAY 13th FEBRUARY, FULL EPISODE RUNDOWN
Here's a rundown of what happens on tonight's episode of Love Island All Stars, which continues on ITV2 and ITVX. DOUBLE TROUBLE IN THE SECRET GARDEN AS HARRISON AND CARRINGTON LAUNCH A WINGMAN MISSION In the morning, Harrison and Carrington stand chatting on the Terrace, looking out over the Islanders below. Carrington says: “I find Jessy attractive and want to get to know her…you find Sher attractive and want to get to know her…” Harrison responds: “Yeah… might take her t


THE OTHER BENNET SISTER: FIRST LOOK AND MARCH RELEASE CONFIRMED FOR BBC DRAMA STARRING RICHARD E GRANT AND RUTH JONES
Richard E. Grant (Withnail & I, Can You Ever Forgive Me?) and Ruth Jones (Gavin & Stacey, Stella) will co-star as Mr and Mrs Bennet in The Other Bennet Sister. Produced by Bad Wolf (His Dark Materials, Industry), the series is an adaptation of Janice Hadlow’s novel for BBC iPlayer and BBC One, in a co-production with BritBox International. Indira Varma (Obi-Wan Kenobi) and Richard Coyle (Heads of State) will play Mr and Mrs Gardiner, Mary’s worldly aunt and uncle. Laurie Davi


GOGGLEBOX: SHOWS FEATURING ON TONIGHT'S EPISODE REVEALED, FRIDAY 13th FEBRUARY 2026
Britain's sharpest armchair critics are back to share more of their insightful and passionate takes on the week's biggest and best shows. Each episode is filmed over the previous seven days, covering that week’s TV and news highlights. In each household, Gogglebox will capture their instant reactions, love/hate relationships and fierce debates on the best and worst television shows of the past week – all from the comfort of their sofas. From the Saturday night juggernauts


THE JONATHAN ROSS SHOW: FULL RUNDOWN FOR THIS WEEK'S EPISODE, GUESTS AND PERFORMER REVEALED
On this week’s episode of The Jonathan Ross Show Jonathan is joined by comedian and Celebrity Traitors winner Alan Carr, American actress Neve Campbell, comedian Rob Beckett and his author wife Lou, and actor Archie Madekwe. Plus, there is music by Mumford & Sons. Comedian Alan Carr discusses his life post The Traitors saying: “I’m buying a castle. I’m having a midlife crisis. I want a turret to call me own. I’m in my turret era.” He adds: “I fancy a move and I loved being i


GLADIATORS: FIRST LOOK AT THIS WEEK'S EPISODE, CONTENDERS AND CHALLENGES
Once again hosted by father and son duo Bradley and Barney Walsh, the show will see the Gladiators competing 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 including fan-favourite The Eliminator. In this heat, there’s controversy on Crash Course, Apollo returns to the Duel podium, and Mark Clattenburg gets a new and not-so-helpful assistant referee. Gladiators contin


EXTRAORDINARY PORTRAITS WITH BILL BAILEY RETURNS TO BBC ONE, RICKY WILSON JOINS SHOW
Kaiser Chiefs’ frontman and former art teacher Ricky Wilson joins Bill Bailey’s family of artists at the easel as BBC Arts’ Extraordinary Portraits with Bill Bailey returns for an emotionally charged fifth series this spring. The news coincides with a special BBC event in Bradford, celebrating its partnership with Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture and highlighting the exciting activity and programmes still to come this year. Following a sold-out exhibition in Bradford in 2025,


WRONG MOVE: CHANNEL 4 ANNOUNCES NEW DARKLY COMIC THRILLER FROM BEN EDWARDS
Channel 4 has commissioned brand new original drama Wrong Move (6x60’) written and created by Ben Edwards (Coma, Miss Scarlet & The Duke), produced by BAFTA-winning production company Roughcut Television (Little Disasters, Coma, Big Boys) and distributed by Fremantle. Wrong Move is a darkly comic thriller about three families bound by one fatal mistake. When it comes to stress, buying a property is right up there with bereavement and divorce. And the worst part of the whole


BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT: THE CHAMPIONS SET TO RETURN IN 2026 TO CELEBATE 20 YEARS OF ITV TALENT FORMAT
Ahead of the 19th series later this month, it has been revealed that Britain’s Got Talent will return for its landmark 20th series next year, and to mark the occasion, ITV have commissioned another round of Champions. Speaking to the Mail, Simon Cowell revealed for next year: "The same judges will be back. We are doing a champions show next year as well, the best of the best, which is brilliant. You get the best contestants from all over the world and you re-compete in a big


SECOND CHANCE AT LOVE: MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT UK AND AUSTRALIA ANNOUNCE JOIN SPIN-OFF
Channel 4 have commissioned a spin-off series from Married At First Sight UK for E4. The 24-episode series will reunite former contestants from both the UK and Australia versions for a second chance at love. Brits will be match by an Australian singleton, whilst Australian stars will be matched by somebody from the UK. They’ll take of leap of faith to find love as they jet off on luxury honeymoons and start a bold new chapter in their lives. Later this year, the most talked a





























































