Last Autumn, production company Banijay announced a new deal with creators Iain Morris and Damon Beesley for the rights to bring back The Inbetweeners for new audience, across a range of platforms which could include TV, film or stage. Netflix have today officially announced that all four members of the cast - Simon Bird, James Buckley, Joe Thomas and Blake Harrison - will all reprise their roles for a third movie exclusively on the streamer. The Inbetweeners was a smash hit

The next series of Rob Rinder and Rylan Clark's travlogue has been promoted from BBC Two to BBC One according to The Sun newspaper. Next series Rob and Rylan are on a mission to find out how to make today’s world a better place - by learning from the wisdom of the ancient Greeks. Their journey will take them from the splendour of the Acropolis in Athens to the Oracle at Delphi, to understanding the heroes of Sparta and getting to the root of hedonism on Mykonos. Along the way

A new two-part BBC history commission for BBC Two and iPlayer, Finding Britain's Slave Traders with David Olusoga, is set to explore the individuals, institutions and organisations who financed Britain’s trade in enslaved Africans from its first tentative steps in the 16th century to abolition of the trade in 1807. Based on exclusive access to the findings of a new academic research project, led by Professor William Pettigrew, this two-part series follows the work of the rese

Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators is returning for its sixth series this September on U&Alibi. The new series of the hugely popular cosy-crime drama, produced by BBC Studios Drama Productions in Birmingham, is a co-commission by BBC Content and UKTV, and will premiere exclusively on UKTV’s specialist crime drama channel, U&alibi in 2026, before launching later on the BBC and iPlayer. Created by Paul Matthew Thompson and the late Jude Tindall, the series follows

Jodie Whittaker is to lead the cast of a new ITV legal drama from Sherlock writer Steve Thompson. The new drama - yet to be announced by ITV - will start filming in November, according to The Sun newspaper. The role Whittaker will portray was reportedly first offered to Michelle Keegan, who can be seen in upcoming ITV drama The Blame.The drama dives into secrets, suspicion and systemic corruption - all under the surface of this seemingly quiet town. Keegan leads the cast as D

ITV have axed The Chase's latest spin-off The Chase Around The World after one series, according to The Mail. Hosted by Bradley Walsh, The Chase Around the World saw contestants on a global adventure competition. The new twist of the format saw six pairs of contestants attempt to track down the biggest brains in Britain - all six of The Chasers - in undisclosed locations around the globe. Unravelling puzzles along the way, the winning pair will pit their knowledge against The

Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker return to screens on Friday 16th October for the 35th series of the quadruple BAFTA-nominated and multi-award-winning The Last Leg. Offering their unmatched satirical insight into current world events, Adam, Josh and Alex will be joined each week by guests from the worlds of comedy, entertainment and politics to help dissect the biggest new stories of the week. As ever, the hashtag #isitok will pave the way for the gang to round up

It’s the show that has the nation gripped with its dastardly twists, turns, secrets and epic missions and this series will be no exception. The RTS and BAFTA Craft Award winning The Celebrity Traitors will return to BBC One and iPlayer on Wednesday 23rd September on BBC One, according to Richard Osman. Made by Studio Lambert Scotland, The Celebrity Traitors will see twenty-one famous faces head to The Traitors castle, ready to play the ultimate game of deception and betrayal

An adaptation of the best-selling novel of the same name by award-winning broadcaster, comedian, writer and actor Graham Norton. The series is co-produced by FilmNation Entertainment and The Mediapro Studio, supported by the North East Production Fund and North East Screen. When her older partner Robert's dementia worsens, Carol Crottie starts to wonder if the reason he won’t leave his home has something to do with the whereabouts of his first wife, who ran off with Robert’s

ITV’s long-running 7 Up collection is going to complete its final chapter in an epic and moving last instalment: 70 Up. Described as the greatest documentary series of all time, it’s the culmination of a ground-breaking, television journey that has followed the lives of 14 people. Following the seven decades of work and forensic questioning by the late Director Michael Apted, Academy award-winning film-maker Asif Kapadia (Amy, Senna, Diego Maradona, Kenny Dalglish, 2073) will

5 announce the return of their NFL coverage hosted by Dermot O’Leary, Sam Quek and Osi Umenyiora, and produced by Hungry Bear Media (Gladiators, Michael McIntyre’s Big Show). The live sports series NFL On 5, formerly known as Big Game Night, will return alongside 5 and 5Action’s bumper 2026/27 NFL season coverage, all available free-to-air for UK viewers from Sunday 13th September. Every Sunday throughout the regular season, two live games will be broadcast, with the first ki

Brand-new factual entertainment show that follows five celebrities as they attempt to transform their beloved pets into prize-winning show dogs. In this heartwarming and hilarious competition, Rhod Gilbert, Sara Pascoe, Harriet Kemsley, Kae Kurd and Vicky Pattison embark on an unforgettable training journey with their canine companions. Guided and judged by expert dog trainers Kay Attwood and Nigel Reed, each pair must master a variety of disciplines, including obedience, agi

Documentary following Newcastle's Neighbourhood Police and their partners as they tackle crime, disorder and the unexpected challenges of keeping the city safe. In the first episode, consecutive robberies on a busy road have PC Siobhan baffled, but a house search and a warm Big Mac suggest an unlikely suspect. Street ranger and wannabe cop Callum's mettle is tested when he is first on the scene of a street brawl. Geordie Cops begins Monday 14th September at 10pm on Channel 4.

Last Seen, a new Australian thriller starring Gotham Award winner Patrick Brammall. Produced by 60Forty Films, the gripping drama is adapted by acclaimed writer and executive producer Kris Mrksa from CWA John Creasey Dagger Award-winning author Ryan David Jahn’s book, The Dispatcher. Emmy Award-nominated filmmaker Christian Schwochow directs and executive produces the series, which is entirely set and filmed in Victoria, Australia. “Last Seen” will make its global debut on We

One of Britain's best-loved comedy shows is back for a second series following a successful first series earlier this year and run of specials over the summer. Mock the Week returns to TLC from Sunday 13th September at 9pm, and as Parliament’s recess concludes and Britain emerges from a summer of record-breaking heatwaves and football fever, the show gets straight back to business, pulling apart the week's headlines in real time. Dara Ó Briain once again presides over the fas

The third series of Romesh Ranganathan's Parents' Evening - originally planned to air this Autumn - will now air in early 2027, TV Zone understands. The show will still air its Christmas special this year. 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’ for

ITV's latest new entertainment format The Box launches tonight, Saturday 5th September, at 8:15pm. TV Zone can reveal how the broadcaster pushed back its scheduled air date and how episode lengths have but cut ahead of launch. Hosted by legendary broadcaster Gary Lineker, The Box plunges 10 celebrity contestants into the unknown. With each celebrity enclosed in a yellow box, they’ll find themselves in mystery locations across the country. They will never know where they are,

Brand new five-part series, The Great Celebrity Pottery Throw Down, hosted by actor, presenter and author Liza Tarbuck. Six celebrities, each with little to no pottery experience will brave the clay and take to the wheel in a series of bold ceramic challenges. The celebrities getting their hands dirty and unleashing their creativity are comedian, writer and actor Lucy Beaumont; comedian, writer, actor and author Fatiha El-Ghorri; comedian and podcaster Richard Herring; foot

Strictly Come Dancing returns to iPlayer and BBC One in September 2026, with presenter Emma Willis, professional dancer Johannes Radebe and comedian Josh Widdicombe presiding over the ballroom in spectacular style. The esteemed judging panel of Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Head Judge Shirley Ballas who will be casting a watchful eye over the performances each week, giving their expert view on the dances and delivering their all-important scores. For th

Saturday Night Live UK is back. Following its hit inaugural season earlier this year, the live comedy sensation returns to Sky and streaming service NOW on Saturday 12 September. The first six brand-new episodes will bring a fresh season of unpredictable, must-watch Saturday night television, with additional shows planned in early 2027. Broadcast live each week, the series will once again welcome a different celebrity host and musical guest for every episode, alongside topica

Amanda Holden hosts this exciting quiz show, packed with strategy, high stakes and lots of surprises. Five contestants choose a celebrity partner and are assigned a secret stash of cash, worth anything from zero to a whopping £6,000 – and various amounts in between. The twist? Each pair only knows their own value before being thrown into a battle of wits, nerve and strategic gameplay across a series of challenging rounds. Their mission? Uncover who has got what amount, outsma

Britain’s most popular TV awards, voted for entirely by the public, are back this autumn. For over three decades, the public-voted National Television Awards have been the ultimate vox pop of the TV-watching nation. Hosted for the sixth year by the ebullient Joel Dommett, the star-studded event will be held on 8th September 2026 at The O2 London and broadcast live on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player. THE SHORTLIST IN FULL Reality Competition 1. I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out

Comedy Central UK has announced a star-studded line-up of comedians, entertainment and online personalities joining renowned comedian Iain Stirling each week for Series Two of Iain Stirling’s Roast The Internet. Appearing on the second series of the hit show will be; AJ Odudu, Catherine Bohart, Chloe Burrows, Danny Beard, Desiree Burch, Eddie Kadi, Guz Khan, Ivo Graham, Jameela Jamil, Joel Dommett, Jonathan Ross, Katherine Ryan, Laura Smyth, Lou Sanders, Lucy Beaumont, Oti

Australian comedy Colin from Accounts has been recommissioned for a third series. Patrick Brammall (Offspring, Glitch) and Harriet Dyer (The Invisible Man, No Activity) will return to write, star and executive produce the series, it will be produced by Easy Tiger Productions (Jack Irish, Rake, The Twelve). The series is distributed outside of Australia and New Zealand by Paramount Global Content Distribution. Patrick Brammall and Harriet Dyer said :"We’re VERY excited to brin