

NEVER MIND THE BUZZCOCKS SET FOR SIXTH SERIES ON SKY
Never Mind the Buzzcocks iis set to return for a sixth series on Sky. With its usual characteristics of chaos and commotion, the new series will again be hosted by Greg Davies and see the teams butcher beloved songs in the intros round and reminisce about the things they can – and can’t! – remember from the past. The last series saw host Greg Davies return as the ringmaster of rock n’ roll, joined by team captains Noel Fielding and Sophie Willan, regular panellist Jamali Madd


LET'S PLAY BALL: CELEBRITIES TAKING PART IN NEW ITV COMEDY ENTERTAINMENT PILOT REVEALED
Following the success of hit Prime Video series Last One Laughing UK, Banijay UK labels Initial and Zeppotron are collaborating again to take to market the next big comedic reality format – Let’s Play Ball. In this version of Let’s Play Ball, rival teams of comedians go head-to-head in a race to transport a gigantic ball across various terrains. Facing fiendish physical puzzles along the way, each episode will see the teams navigate varied landscapes; from narrow city street


LOVE ISLAND TONIGHT: FULL RUNDOWN FOR TONIGHT'S EPISODE, MONDAY 22nd JUNE 2026
Love Island continues tonight on ITV2 and ITVX, here's a full rundown of tonight's episode... BEBE REXHA ROCKS THE VILLA BUT HAS A BONE TO PICK Following a tense afternoon marked by the exit of Halle and Chidi in a dramatic double dumping, spirits are lifted when Lola gets a text revealing a special eBay delivery has arrived. The Islanders level up their look with new outfits before heading to the garden for an exciting performance by Bebe Rexha. As the opening notes of I Don


MOG'S BAD THING: VOICE CAST ANNOUNCED FOR UPCOMING CHANNEL 4 CHRISTMAS ANIMATION SPECIAL
Channel 4 announces the cast of Mog’s Bad Thing, Lupus Films’ hand-drawn animated adaptation of Judith Kerr’s classic picture book of the same name. The special will air on Channel 4 this Christmas. Returning to the world of Mog are Adjoa Andoh (Bridgerton) as the Narrator, Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Strange) as Mr Thomas, Claire Foy (The Crown) as Mrs Thomas, Amelie Law (Mog’s Christmas) as Debbie and Teddy Skelton (Mog’s Christmas) as Nicky. Joining the cast for this


A WOMAN OF SUBSTANCE CONFIRMED FOR SECOND SERIES ON CHANNEL 4
Produced by The Forge Entertainment (National Treasure, The Buccaneers, Marriage), a Banijay UK company, Brenda Blethyn (Vera, Pride and Prejudice) and Jessica Reynolds (Kneecap, The Wolf, The Fox & The Leopard) are to return to Channel 4 in a second series of A Woman of Substance as the iconic character of Emma Harte, a housemaid-turned-mogul, daughter, mother, lover, fighter and a 20th century feminist icon who refused to know her ‘place.’ Based on the global phenomenon of


INTO THE DANGER ZONE: BBC PULLS ASHLEY CAIN SHOW, BROADCASTER CONFIRMS IT WILL NOT AIR SECOND SERIES
The BBC have pulled the second series of Ashley Cain: Into The Danger Zone after misogynistic social media posts resurfaced online. The BBC confirmed it will not broadcast the planned second series which was produced by True North in association with House of Panthera. A BBC spokesperson told Metro: "The posts by Ashley Cain, albeit from many years ago, are completely unacceptable. The BBC has clear requirements around vetting and social media checks, which are undertaken by


LOVE ISLAND TONIGHT: FULL RUNDOWN FOR TONIGHT'S EPISODE, SUNDAY 21st JUNE 2026
Love Island continues tonight on ITV2 and ITVX, here's a full rundown of tonight's episode... A SHOCK TEXT INTERRUPTS THE PARTY As the Villa adjusts to the departure of Sam and Namibia, Jasmine receives a text that leaves the group buzzing. ‘Islanders, get ready to bring the energy because tonight Bebe Rexha will be performing in the Villa.’ The celebrations are short lived though when a second alert arrives for Sean. ‘But before the party gets started, you’ve got a big decis


CLARKSON'S FARM CONFIRMED FOR SIXTH SERIES ON PRIME VIDEO
Following the conclusion of its fifth series, Prime Video have officially confirmed that Clarkson's Farm will return for a sixth series, with the next instalment currently in production. In the fifth series, Clarkson’s Farm is back and amidst a government budget that sends the UK farming community into uproar, Jeremy decides some big changes are needed to make the farm run more smoothly. But while the farm tries to go high-tech - resulting in Kaleb’s first ever trip abroad -


THE WARGAME: SKY ANNOUNCES NEW DOCUDRAMA SERIES, MICHAEL GOVE AND NICOLA STURGEON LEAD CONTRIBUTORS
Sky confirms the commission of The Wargame, a landmark four-part series where constructed documentary meets propulsive drama, based on the award-winning Sky News podcast of the same name. Produced by The Garden, part of ITV Studios, (Attack on London: Hunt for the 7/7 Bombers, 24 Hours in Police Custody), The Wargame takes viewers beyond the news cycle and behind closed doors into a sealed COBR-style crisis room where real-world senior politicians, military leaders and intell


BRITISH SOAP AWARDS 'AXED FOR GOOD' BY ITV, ACCORDING TO REPORTS
The British Soap Awards have reportedly been axed for good by ITV. A source told The Sun: "Sadly, the soap awards have had their day and won’t be returning. It’s a real shame but they no longer pull in the advertising or sponsorship money anymore. It won’t be back. It’s dead in the water. There are plenty of others awards shows, like the Baftas and the National Television Awards that incorporate soap, they don’t need their own event anymore." The Awards ceremony last aired in


STILL TO COME THIS YEAR IN DRAMA, NEW AND RETURNING TITLES REVEALED
A look at the new and returning drama titles set to air later this year. SHETLAND Alison O’Donnell is bidding farewell to Shetland, the BBC’s acclaimed murder mystery drama. A Silverprint Pictures production, the new series is currently filming in Scotland and will air on BBC iPlayer and BBC One later this year.Alison’s final storyline is part of a thrilling new six-part series of Shetland which centres around an historic murder which will forever change the lives of all tho


STILL TO COME THIS YEAR IN COMEDY, NEW AND RETURNING TITLES REVEALED
A look at the new and returning comedy titles set to air later this year. NOT GOING OUT The sitcom, which is now the UK’s all-time second longest running by number of series, stars Lee Mack (as Lee) and Sally Bretton (as Lucy). Over 14 series regular cast have included: Bobby Ball, Abigail Cruttenden, Hugh Dennis, Megan Dodds, Deborah Grant, Miranda Hart, Tim Vine, Timothy West, Geoffrey Whitehead and Katy Wix. ANN DROID In a world where AI is looming larger and ever presen























































