

BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT: FIRST LOOK AT TONIGHT'S AUDITIONS, MEET THE ACTS TAKING TO THE STAGE
Britain’s Got Talent makes a triumphant return to the stage as judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and KSI reunite with hosts Ant & Dec in the search for Britain’s next talented superstar... and it’s set to be a golden year. The judges are braced and ready to be met with some of the most spectacular displays of talent as lucky hopefuls tread the boards of Blackpool and Birmingham in a bid to impress the panel enough to bag a life-changing £250,000 cash prize and


YOU BET SHELVED BY ITV TWO YEARS AFTER REVIVAL OF ENTERTAINMENT CHALLENGE FORMAT
Following last year's You Bet! On Tour, ITV have axed You Bet! with no further plans for the show to return. ITV revived the format in 2024 for two studio specials hosted by Stephen Mulhern and Holly Willoughby, before commissioning a full series of a new 'On Tour' format for 2025, which was hosted by Stephen Mulhern solo and saw the show on the road for more epic and unique challenge. An ITV spokesperson told TV Zone: "You Bet! returned to ITV in 2024 with a peak overnight a


ALAN CARR'S PICTURE SLAM SET FOR FOURTH SERIES ON BBC ONE FOLLOWING CONTINUED SUCCESS
EXCLUSIVE Following another successful run in 2025, Saturday night family favourite Alan Carr’s Picture Slam is set to return to BBC One and iPlayer for a fourth series, TV Zone understands. Picture Slam will see three teams face a series of pictures and each picture is worth cash. The more they can name the more they win, but for the big money they need to name them ALL, and if they do that, they’ve got a Picture Slam! This is the fast paced game that asks do you know your E


CROOKHAVEN: TRAILER RELEASED FOR BBC SCHOOL DRAMA STARRING DOUGRAY SCOTT
First look images of the highly anticipated eight-part drama series, Crookhaven, have been unveiled ahead of the series’ debut on the BBC One and CBBC this Spring. The images offer a glimpse into the world of Crookhaven, a thrilling drama based on the hit global book series by JJ Arcanjo. The series flips the high school genre on its head with a gripping, morally complex, twisty mystery rooted in identity, loyalty and found family. Created for television by Justin Young (Deat


DEANO: BBC ACQUIRES ADULT ANIMATION SERIES FOR BBC ONE AND iPLAYER
The BBC has acquired Deano, a new adult animation following a mischievous eight-year-old boy with a heart of gold, blending a modern family’s chaos with biting satire, for BBC iPlayer and BBC One from BBC Studios. Originating as a web series, Deano captured a global audience with millions of views across social media. The 8x30’ series is created and written by Australian creators Dean Thomas and David Ferrier, and co-produced by Australian animation studio Hooligan Animatio


MICHAEL McINTYRE'S BIG SHOW RENEWED FOR TENTH SERIES ON BBC ONE, APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
As previously announced, Michael McIntyre's Big Show will return for a tenth series next year on BBC One. The BBC have today opened applications, with details on how to apply here . The BAFTA award winning comedian will be back on screens with his hit family entertainment series, filmed at London's prestigious Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Applications are now open for members of the public to surprise in a variety of brand-new ambitious stunts as well as finding talented perform


LOVE ISLAND ALL STARS TONIGHT: FRIDAY 20th 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. CONNECTION SECURED: MORE CALLS FROM HOME GIVE THE BOYS REASSURANCE It’s Harrison’s turn to talk to his family now, as he speaks to his mum Rebecca, sister Daisy and step-dad Danny. Rebecca says: “It's been really good watching, we’re really proud of you.” Of Belle she says: “She’s lovely, she’s had a really hard time, but now you’re there it seems to be a bit mor


HONEY: FIRST LOOK IMAGES AND CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR NEW BBC COLD WAR DRAMA
The BBC has revealed casting for Honey, with filming now underway on the brand new six part darkly comedic Cold War thriller romance from Sid Gentle Films Ltd for BBC iPlayer, BBC One and ZDF. The tender and flirty, slick and dangerous series goes deep undercover in 1980s East Berlin to explore a shadowy world of counter espionage and risky but irresistible relations. Leading the cast are Ann Skelly (House of Guinness, The Nevers) who plays Martha Schmitt, Nate Mann (Masters


ROMESH RANGANATHAN'S PARENTS' EVENING RENEWED FOR THIRD SERIES ON ITV
ITV have commissioned a third series of Romesh Ranganathan's Parents' Evening to air later this year. The series will comprise of six regular episodes and a Christmas special. The new series will once again see celebrities teaming up with their daughters, sons, mums or dads in the show where it doesn’t matter what you know, it’s what your mother and father think you know. Packed full of huge laughs and enormous embarrassment, the contestants’ fortunes lie in the hands of thos


PICKS OF THE WEEK: 23rd FEBRUARY-01st MARCH 2026, WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK
Our picks of what to watch during the week ahead. DO YOU KNOW YOUR PLACE? Monday, BBC Two Vernon Kay hosts this quiz celebrating the UK and all its quirks. Alongside him, Traitors star Paul Gorton acts as an unreliable guide, leading a daily tour packed with fun, facts and fibs. CELEBRITY PUZZLING Monday, 5 Following a successful first series, Celebrity Puzzling returns with more fiendishly clever brainteasers, including a host of new games. Each episode sees Jeremy joined


MICHAEL McINTYRE'S BIG SHOW: TONIGHT'S GUESTS, PERFORMERS AND SURPRISES REVEALED
BAFTA award winning comedian Michael McIntyre returns with his unmissable night of family entertainment filmed at London's prestigious Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Celebrities will start to get nervous as fan favourites Send to All and The Midnight Gameshow will return. If they snooze, they lose as sleepy celebs across the UK and beyond could be in for a rude awakening as Michael will be waking up more famous faces in the middle of the night to play the hilarious Midnight Gamesh


GLADIATORS TONIGHT: 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 round, Hammer puts a sock in it, Viper leaves the other Gladiators in the dark, and the Contenders take on another new, punishing event. Gladiators cont inues Saturd






























































