

RATINGS REPORT: 20-26 APRIL 2026, MOST WATCHED SHOWS REVEALED
The latest 7-day consolidated ratings for programmes shown or released for the last week have been released by BARB. The top-50 breakdown can be found on BARB's website here. Race Across The World continued and topped the week for the BBC, with the fourth episode watched by 5,395,200 viewers. It was closely followed by Have I Got News For You which continued with 5,317,000 on Friday night. In drama, Sheridan Smith led the cast of new BBC comedy The Cage which opened with 4,05


G'WED: FIRST LOOK AND CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR THIRD SERIES OF HIT ITV2 COMEDY
ITV has today released a selection of first-look images ahead of the brand-new series of BAFTA-nominated and award-winning comedy G’wed produced by Golden Path Productions (Roots) including a sneak-peak at the TV return of Brookside legend Jennifer Ellison, who reopens old wounds for beloved character, Aimee, when she enters the scene as her estranged mum, Anna, and turns her world upside down. The series is set to return to ITV2 and ITVX next month with Reece (Dylan Thomas


CHANNEL 4 BINS NEXT SERIES OF MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT UK
Married at First Sight UK is one of Channel 4’s biggest shows, in which complete strangers marry in a mock-wedding and cameras follow what happens next. The Sun reports that Channel 4 have scrapped the next series of Married At First Sight UK, which wrapped filming last month and was due to air on E4 this September. The newspaper suggests the series has been axed completely and will not air. Channel 4 have also removed all episodes of Married At First Sight UK from streaming


POINTLESS: FAMOUS CO-HOSTS JOINING ALEXANDER ARMSTRONG FOR NEXT SERIES ON BBC ONE REVEALED
BBC One and BBC iPlayer’s Pointless has unveiled a brand-new line-up of celebrity co-hosts who will be joining host Alexander Armstrong on upcoming episodes of the Remarkable Entertainment produced (a Banijay UK company) show for BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Some of the famous faces set to appear on the show include Susan Wokoma, Gok Wan, Nish Kumar, Lucy Porter, Michael Ball, Ben Miller, Sara Pascoe and Clare Balding. Alexander Armstrong, Host of Pointless, says: “We are back an


ITV UNVEILS FIFA WORLD CUP PRESENTING AND PUDITRY LINE-UP AHEAD OF 2026 TOURNAMENT
ITV Sport has today announced their full presenter and punditry line-up ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with coverage across ITV1, ITV4, ITVX, STV and STV Player. ITV's coverage will be led by Mark Pougatch, Laura Woods and Semra Hunter, as they are joined by a star studded line-up of the very best football pundits, presenters, commentators and reporters. The full list of pundits bringing you all of the action live from ITV’s studios in Brooklyn, New York, includes; Roy Kea


BBC CONFIRMS EMMA WILLIS, JOSH WIDDICOMBE AND JOHANNES RADEBE AS NEW HOSTS OF STRICTLY COME DANCING
The BBC and BBC Studios announce the brand new presenting line-up for Strictly Come Dancing 2026 and reveal there will be three hosts for the first time ever. The hotly contested roles have been secured by presenter Emma Willis, professional dancer Johannes Radebe and comedian Josh Widdicombe. They will preside over the Strictly ballroom in spectacular style this autumn in an exciting new era for the BBC’s glittering hit entertainment show made by BBC Studios. Kate Phillips.


NATIONAL TELEVISION AWARDS REVEALS LONGLIST, VOTE OPENS AHEAD OF 2026 CEREMONY HOSTED BY JOEL DOMMETT
Britain’s most popular TV awards, voted for entirely by the public, are back this autumn. FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO VOTE, CLICK HERE 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.


CORONATION STREET PREVIEW: WHAT'S IN STORE NEXT WEEK, EPISODE SYNOPSIS REVEALED
A look ahead to next week's episodes of Coronation Street, with a full rundown of each episode. Monday 25th May 2026 In the café, Will’s shocked as Sam confronts him, telling him he's evil and wishing him dead. An emotional Ben voices his fears to Eva that Megan has ruined Will's life. Devastated by what he hears, Will climbs high up on the shop yard scaffolding, swigging vodka. Spotting him Asha texts Maggie for help, while Hope runs to the Rovers. Maggie climbs up to Will


EASTENDERS PREVIEW: WHAT'S IN STORE NEXT WEEK, EPISODES SYNOPSIS AND FIRST LOOK IMAGES
A look ahead to next week's episodes of EastEnders, with synopsis and first look images of what's in store. Monday 25th May - Max confronts the Mitchells about his suspicions, Gina gives Eddie the cold shoulder, and Zack gets some unwelcome news. Tuesday 26th May - Grant steps up to protect his family, Zack purposely raises suspicions, and Eddie and Harry clash. Wednesday 27th May - It’s the day of Vicki and Ross’s wedding, but will it go ahead? Priya gets a shock. Thursday


SKY JUNE PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS, NEW AND RETURNING TITLES REVEALED
The new and returning titles coming to Sky this June have been revealed. HOUSE OF THE DRAGON There will be no doubt who the gods have chosen to rule. Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” the series, set 200 years before the events of “Game of Thrones,” tells the story of House Targaryen. Season three stars Matt Smith, Emma D’Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Steve Toussaint, and Rhys Ifans. ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL Sky presents Isle of Wight Festival 2026, once again coming to you


NOBODY'S FOOL: MEET THE CONTESTANTS TAKING PART IN NEW ITV REALITY QUIZ HOSTED BY DANNY DYER AND EMILY ATACK
Brand new strategic reality quiz as Emily Atack and Danny Dyer host a compelling new game show called Nobody’s Fool. Nobody’s Fool is a unique reality event packed full of drama and deception where the fate of the contestants isn’t decided by how smart they are, but how smart their fellow contestants think they are. Ten contestants from across the UK will be selected to stay in a unique and mischievous ‘Smart House’, taking on a reality contest like no other. Rivals favouri


CLARKSON'S FARM: TRAILER RELEASED AHEAD OF FIFTH SERIES ON PRIME VIDEO
Prime Video has confirmed series 5 of Clarkson’s Farm will return exclusively to Prime Video on 3rd June, also revealing a first look at the highly anticipated 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 - even bigger developments are head
























































