

NOBODY'S FOOL WITH DANNY DYER AND EMILY ATACK AXED BY ITV AFTER ONE SERIES
ITV have axed reality quiz Nobody's Fool, presented by Danny Dyer and Emily Atack, has been axed after one series. Revealed by The Sun newspaper, an ITV spokesperson confirmed that there are no plans for second series following disappointing ratings for its debut earlier this year. A spokesperson for the braodcaster said: "There are no immediate plans for another series of Nobody’s Fool." Nobody’s Fool is a unique reality event packed full of drama and deception where the fat


SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE UK: THIS WEEK'S PRESENTER AND GUESTS REVEALED, SATURDAY 12th SEPTEMBER 2026
Broadcast live each week, the UK version brings the high-wire, anything-can-happen energy that makes SNL a cultural force, now reimagined through a distinctly British lens. A new guest host will take the helm each week, putting their distinctive stamp on the SNL formula alongside a chart-topping musical guest. Written, rehearsed and performed in the week of each show, every episode is staged in front of a live studio audience and features an opening monologue, topical sketche


FARMING FOR LOVE: ITV EXTENDS NEW DATING SERIES HOSTED BY CLARKSON'S FARM STAR LISA HOGAN
The series will follow a group of single farmers as they search for lasting love. Set against the backdrop of rural Britain, the series sees farmers invite potential partners to live and work alongside them, offering an authentic look at both modern relationships and the realities of British farming life. The series has been extended from six episodes to eight episodes, ITV have revealed. The show will follow a group of farmers from across the UK, each ready to open up thei


ALESHA DIXON AND STACEY SOLOMON CONFIRMED AS NEW HOSTS OF THE VOICE UK AS ITV REVEALS NEW COACHING LINE-UP
ITV today reveals a brand new line-up for The Voice UK as Alesha Dixon and Stacey Solomon take the reins as hosts for Series 15. The famous red chairs will see the arrival of two musical forces making their debut as coaches. Platinum-selling rap artist Aitch and global pop icon Cheryl are set to begin their hunt for the nation’s next vocal powerhouse. These new additions will take their places alongside international superstar Kelly Rowland, who makes her highly anticipated r


BIG BROTHER UNVEILS NEW LOOK HOUSE AHEAD OF NEW SERIES ON ITV2
AJ Odudu and Will Best are back at the helm as a new group of strangers move into the nation’s most famous residence. Reimagined as a house of surprises, this year’s Big Brother house will keep Housemates on their toes with unexpected twists and game-changing moments around every corner. Across the extended run, viewers can expect ambitious tasks, high-stakes nominations and dramatic live evictions as the housemates face challenges at every turn in their bid to outlast their


SILENT WITNESS PUT OUT TO TENDER BY BBC, DETAILS FOR NEW CONTRACT REVEALED
Following reports in the Summer, the BBC has officially put Silent Witness out to tender. Under the terms of its 2016 Charter agreement, the BBC has an obligation to let "outside companies bid to make many of the comedy, drama and factual shows which were originally created by its in-house teams". Previous shows which have been put out to tender include Casualty, Blue Peter, DIY SOS, Fake Or Fortune and Mastermind. The tender for Silent Witness is worth over £20m for 2 series


CELEBRITY LINGO SHELVED BY ITV, DAYTIME SERIES RENEWED FOR SIXTH SERIES
EXCLUSIVE ITV have commissioned a sixth series of hit daytime quiz Lingo, ahead of its fifth series airing on TV. However, TV Zone understands there are no plans for Celebrity Lingo for 2027. Launched in 2021, Lingo quickly established itself as a fan favourite, boasting the best launch for a game show in the 3pm slot since 2002. Combining rapid-fire wordplay, gripping gameplay and Adil’s signature wit and charm, Lingo challenges contestants to solve Lingos and crack Puzzlewo


PICKS OF THE WEEK: 14-20 SEPTEMBER, WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK
Our picks of what to watch during the week ahead. FOREVER HOME Monday, 5 Six-part drama starring Amy Nuttall, Douglas Henshall and Denise Welch. 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 brother 20 years ago, leaving behind their two young children, Kaden and Sally. When Robert’s anxiety about the house’s hidden ba


GOGGLEBOX: SHOWS FEATURING ON TONIGHT'S EPISODE REVEALED, FRIDAY 11th SEPTEMBER 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


RATINGS REPORT: 17-23 AUGUST 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. The return of hit comedy drama Ludwig, starring David Mitchell, topped the week with 6,605,700 for its first episode of its second series. It was over one million ahead of the second highest rating show which was the sixth and final episode of Diane Morgan's Ann Droid on Friday night with 5,582,300. The


BIG BROTHER HOUSE TO WELCOME THE BOV BOYS IN SHOW FIRST
Big Brother, produced by Initial (part of Banijay UK) is back and ahead of the new series launch, creator crew The Bov Boys - known for their chaotic humour, larger-than-life personalities and troublemaking antics - will be moving into the brand-new Big Brother House for an unmissable 24-hour stint. For the first time in Big Brother UK history, viewers will be able to watch the pre-series ‘dry run’ ahead of launch - a behind-the-scenes event that has previously taken place aw


WHEEL OF FORTUNE HANDED REDUCED FOURTH SERIES AND MOVED TO SUMMER SLOT
BAFTA-winning Graham Norton is set to return to ITV with a brand-new series of Wheel of Fortune. The nation’s favourite game of skill and luck is back with even more excitement, laughter, and big-money prizes. TV Zone understands the fourth series will consist of just six episodes - down from the usual eight or nine which aired during previous series. With the addition of Name That Tune into ITV's January schedule, TV Zone also understands Wheel Of Fortune is currently planne


SECOND SERIES OF PASSWORD PUSHED BACK FURTHER BY ITV AFTER MORE THAN YEAR ON THE SHELF
EXCLUSIVE The second series of Stephen Mangan hosted word association game Password has been retooled for a new pre-watershed slot on ITV, TV Zone understands. The series was due to air this year but now looks likely to air in 2027. The first series, kept on the shelf for 14 months by ITV, was recorded in Summer 2023 and aired in Autumn 2024 after The Voice UK, often airing past 10pm. Following reasonable ratings, ITV commissioned a second series which was recorded last Summe


MEET THE CLASS OF STRICTLY COME DANCING 2026, FIRST LOOK PHOTOS RELEASED OF THE CELEBRITIES
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


BIG BROTHER UNVEILS NEW DIARY ROOM CHAIR AHEAD OF NEW SERIES ON ITV2
AJ Odudu and Will Best are back at the helm as a new group of strangers move into the nation’s most famous residence. Reimagined as a house of surprises, this year’s Big Brother house will keep Housemates on their toes with unexpected twists and game-changing moments around every corner. Across the extended run, viewers can expect ambitious tasks, high-stakes nominations and dramatic live evictions as the housemates face challenges at every turn in their bid to outlast their


NEVER MIND THE BUZZCOCKS RENEWED FOR SIXTH SERIES ON SKY ONE, GREG DAVIES RETURNS AS HOST
Never Mind the Buzzcocks has been recommissioned for a sixth series on Sky One. Filming on the new series is due to begin next month with audience tickets available now via Lost In TV. 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. Host Greg Davies returns as the ringmaster of rock


SHOULD KNOW BETTER: WILL MELLOR AND RALF LITTLE RETURN FOR THIRD SERIES ON UKTV
Will Mellor and Ralf Little are set to return to U and U&Dave for a third series of the Broadcast Digital Awards and RTS Northen Ireland Awards-nominated Will & Ralf Should Know Better (4x60'), as the lifelong friends embark on their most personal journey yet. Produced by Afro-Mic Productions in co-production with Our Kid Productions, the new series sees Will and Ralf explore identity, friendship and belonging in modern Britain. With Will settling into life at 50, the pair t


PLAY FOR TODAY: FIRST LOOK AT SECOND SERIES OF CHANNEL 5 DRAMA ANTHOLOGY, DANIEL MAYS STARS IN FIRST EPISODE
In the first episode, Daniel Mays (Line of Duty, A Thousand Blows, The Thursday Murder Club), Joel Fry (Alice and Steve, Inside No. 9, Paddington in Peru) and Amit Shah (Murder Before Evensong, Happy Valley, Mr Bates Vs The Post Office) star in Wild; a survival dramedy set in the breath-taking yet unforgiving Scottish Highlands. Lou (Mays), Dev (Shah), and Alistair (Fry), three old friends clinging to their annual wild camping tradition, begin with banter, nostalgia, and amat


CHANNEL 5 AUTUMN SLATE, NEW AND RETURNING TITLES REVEALED
The new and returning titles to coming to Channel 5 this Autumn revealed. ALL CREATURES GREAT & SMALL Series 7 of All Creatures Great and Small returns viewers to the beautiful Yorkshire Dales in 1946. With the war finally over, Skeldale House is full once again and livelier than ever as our beloved characters reunite under one roof and look ahead to a hopeful new chapter. James is excited about new developments in veterinary medicine, but a new vet in the area threatens the


TRAILER: BOOKISH RETURNS FOR CHRISTMAS SPECIAL ON U&ALIBI
There’s an early Christmas gift for Bookish fans, as UKTV confirms the re-commission of the hit U&alibi drama, created by and starring Mark Gatiss. Viewers will be treated to a brand-new two-part festive special, Bookish: The Crown of Destiny (2x70’) alongside a third series (6x70’) of the much-loved detective drama with the latter set to air in 2027. Bookish is produced by Eagle Eye Drama, part of ITV Studios, with Beta Film handling world sales as international distributor


CLAUDIA WINKLEMAN 'IN TALKS' TO HOST HELL'S KITCHEN REBOOT FOR ITV
Claudia Winkleman is reportedly in talks to host ITV's reboot of Hell's Kitchen, according to reports from The Sun newspaper. Earlier this year Gordon Ramsay confirmed previous reports that he is in talks with ITV to reboot his iconic cooking format Hell's Kitchen in the UK. Winkleman previously hosted the fourth series of the show in 2009. Talks of a revival were first reported in 2024. At the time, both Ramsay and ITV declined to comment. Then, last Summer, Ramsay trademark


ITV BRINGS THE BOX FORWARD TO EARLIER TIMESLOT
ITV have moved the fifth episode of The Box - airing on Sunday 20th September - from 8pm to the earlier timeslot of 7pm. The vacated 8pm slot is taken by a repeat of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. 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, or what challenge is facing th


Big Brother: The Group Chat | Preview (ITV2)
Big Brother legend Kate Lawler and podcaster supreme GK Barry will team up as hosts of the brand-new series companion show, Big Brother: The Group Chat, produced by Initial (part of Banijay UK). Announced exclusively on GK Barry’s Saving Grace podcast, Big Brother: The Group Chat will air Sunday to Thursday nights straight after Big Brother on ITV2, ITVX and YouTube, with episodes also available across major podcast platforms. As Big Brother returns this autumn on ITV2 and IT


RuPAUL'S DRAG RACE UK AXED BY BBC AFTER EIGHT SERIES, FORMAT TO MOVE TO WOW PRESENTS
RuPaul's Drag Race UK has been axed by the BBC after eight series. However, it has been announced that the show has been picked up by streamer WOW Presents Plus. The competition sees hopeful drag queens compete across ten weeks in a variety of spicy challenges and iconic games designed to test their drag mettle, with the winner of the week being awarded a coveted RuPeter badge, and the bottoms of the week facing a lip sync for their life and the risk of elimination. RuPaul, a


























































