

BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT: THE CHAMPIONS SET TO RETURN IN 2026 TO CELEBATE 20 YEARS OF ITV TALENT FORMAT
Ahead of the 19th series later this month, it has been revealed that Britain’s Got Talent will return for its landmark 20th series next year, and to mark the occasion, ITV have commissioned another round of Champions. Speaking to the Mail, Simon Cowell revealed for next year: "The same judges will be back. We are doing a champions show next year as well, the best of the best, which is brilliant. You get the best contestants from all over the world and you re-compete in a big


SECOND CHANCE AT LOVE: MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT UK AND AUSTRALIA ANNOUNCE JOIN SPIN-OFF
Channel 4 have commissioned a spin-off series from Married At First Sight UK for E4. The 24-episode series will reunite former contestants from both the UK and Australia versions for a second chance at love. Brits will be match by an Australian singleton, whilst Australian stars will be matched by somebody from the UK. They’ll take of leap of faith to find love as they jet off on luxury honeymoons and start a bold new chapter in their lives. Later this year, the most talked a


CLOSE TO HOME: CHANNEL 4 ANNOUNCES NEW FOUR-PART DRAMA BASED ON MICHAEL MAGEE DEBUT NOVEL
Channel 4 has commissioned Close to Home, a new four-part drama series produced by the multi-Academy Award, Golden Globe and BAFTA winning Element Pictures, a Fremantle company (Normal People, Bugonia). Based on Michael Magee’s debut novel, which received the prestigious 2023 Rooney Prize for Irish Literature and the Nero Prize for Debut Fiction 2024, Close to Home revels in the reckless decadence of youth and celebrates a generation growing up in the wake of the troubles. A


THE SIEGE: DANNY DYER AND DAVID MORRISEY LEAD CAST OF CHANNEL 4 DRAMA BASSED ON BEN MACINTYRE BOOK
Adapted from Ben Macintyre’s best-selling book by three-time Emmy and WGA award-winning Will Smith (Slow Horses, Veep), Channel 4 has commissioned The Siege, starring Danny Dyer (Rivals, Mr Big Stuff), David Morrissey (Sherwood, Daddy Issues) and Motaz Malhees (The Voice of Hind Rajab, 200 Metres). The Siege, directed by BAFTA winning Lewis Arnold (Time, Des) and executive produced by BAFTA winning Patrick Spence (Mr Bates vs The Post Office, A Spy Among Friends), for AC C


THIS CLOSE: COMEDY DRAMA ACQUIRED BY ITV, SERIES TO LAND ON ITVX THIS MARCH
ITV announces the UK acquisition of the critically acclaimed drama This Close, which will stream exclusively on ITVX from 12 March. Created by and starring Shoshannah Stern and Josh Feldman, This Close is widely recognised as a landmark in television representation, with the first series created, written by and starring Deaf creators. Across its full two-season run, the drama offers a warm, intimate and often funny portrait of best friends Kate and Michael, both Deaf, as they


FREDDIE FLINTOFF AND SURGEONS TRAVELS TO NEPAL FOR NEW ITV DOCUMENTARY SERIES
ITV announced the commission of Freddie Flintoff’s Mission: Nepal (w/t) a 3-part documentary series from 72 Films, a Fremantle company, following Freddie Flintoff and his inspirational surgeon Mr Jahrad Haq as they travel to Nepal on a mission to deliver life-changing facial surgery. In 2022, Freddie’s life changed forever after a car crash left him with life-altering facial injuries. He underwent extensive reconstructive surgery led by maxillofacial surgeon Mr Jahrad Haq. No


LOVE ISLAND ALL STARS TONIGHT: THURSDAY 12th 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. ALL EYES ON THE FIREPIT: HARRISON AND JESSY MAKE THEIR DECISIONS AS LUCINDA’S RECOUPLING SPEECH TRIGGERS TENSION In the morning, Harrison and Jessy talk about how their chats have been going. He tells her: “I feel like me and Sher and me and Belle’s chats are so different…opposite end of the spectrum…I definitely fancy both…”. Jessy talks about her options: “I r


FIRST DAY ON EARTH: CAST INCLUDING NCUTI GATWA JOIN MICHAELA COEL FOR NEW BBC DRAMA SERIES
First Day on Earth, an original new drama created by the multi award-winning Michaela Coel (I May Destroy You, Chewing Gum) and co-produced with HBO. Joining Michaela will be Thandiwe Newton (Anaconda, God's Country) as Anya, Maxine Peake (I Swear, Say Nothing) as Helen, Danny Sapani (Halo, Harlots) as Ernest and Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who, Barbie) as Darren. British novelist Henri (Michaela Coel) is stuck. Work has dried up, her relationship is going nowhere. So when she's off


SCHEDULES CONFIRMED: 21-27 FEBRUARY 2026, NEW AND RETURNING TITLES REVEALED
The latest schedules have been confirmed for week commencing XX XXXX 2026. The full rundown of the new and returning programmes can be found below. Dates Confirmed Britain's Got Talent (New Series) - Entertainment Saturday 21st February, 7pm, ITV1 The Walsh Sisters (New Series) - Drama Saturday 21st February, 9:15pm, BBC One The BAFTA Film Awards (New) - Entertainment Sunday 22nd February, 7pm, BBC One Who Wants To Be A Millionaire (New Series) - Entertainment Sunday 22nd Feb


INSIDE THE MANOSPHERE: LOUIS THEROUX TO FRONT NEW NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
Netflix have announced new feature-length documentary with Louis Theroux, Inside The Manosphere, which will be available from 11th March on the streamer. The film sees Theroux travel the US, including Miami, New York and Marbella, to meet a network of influencers and content creators at the heart of the extreme end of the Manosphere. The show explores how key figures, including Harrison Sullivan (AKA HS Tikky Tokky), Myron Gaines, Nicolas Kenn De Balinthazy (AKA Sneako), Just


BREAK CLAUSE: FIRST LOOK IMAGES AND FURTHER CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR CHANNEL 4 COMEDY
Channel 4 has released the first look images for BBC Studios Comedy’s Break Clause. Written and created by Jess Bray (The Outlaws) and directed by Alice Snedden (Starstruck). The six-part comedy series will star Samuel Bottomley (How to Have Sex) as Ben and Lara Ricote (Mitchell And Webb Are Not Helping) as Lil. Joining Samuel and Lara are John Thomson (Cold Feet) as Alan, Lucy Black (Gentleman Jack) as Deb, Catherine Cohen (Sentimental Value) as Jos, Charly Clive (Rooster)


UP TO NO GOOD: FURTHER CASTING ANNONUCED TO JOIN GLENN CLOSE FOR NEW CHANNEL 4 DRAMA
Channel 4, Sony Pictures Television, and Playground today announce the cast joining Glenn Close in UP TO NO GOOD, an upcoming six-part drama written by Nina Raine (Bach & Sons, Consent) and Moses Raine (Donkey Heart), best known as playwrights and now making their debut as a writing duo for television. Based on Helene Tursten’s short story collections An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good and An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed, the series is directed by Lee Haven Jones (A Cruel L





























































