The BBC’s acclaimed detective series Ludwig, starring David Mitchell and Anna Maxwell Martin, returns Thursday 20th August at 9pm on BBC One. Joining the cast as series regulars are Mark Bonnar and Sian Clifford. Picking up from the end of series one, master puzzle-setter John ‘Ludwig’ Taylor (David Mitchell) is now a Crime Scene Consultant, working alongside DCI Russell Carter (Dipo Ola), on ‘impossible’ crimes for the Cambridge Police Authority. No longer having to masquera

Hosted by the legendary Ken Bruce, five contestants go head-to-head to test the depth of their music knowledge over a series of six knockout rounds. The rounds include ‘Intros, Middles and Ends’, ‘Video Gaga’, ‘Pop Years’ and ‘It’s Only Words’, before two players progress to play ‘Original PopMaster’. The winner must then correctly tackle a ‘3 in 10’ if they’re to take home the PopMaster TV gold disc. The series returns this August, beginning with a celebrity special before

For years, Welsh actor Michael Sheen has been haunted by a story he discovered online about little-known farming consultant Douglas Gowan, who claimed the people of Wales had been poisoned by decades of toxic chemical dumping. Douglas claimed thousands of tonnes of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) - a known class 1 carcinogen often called the 'godfather of forever chemicals' - were dumped across Wales. Newport was a major PCB production hub for US chemical firm Monsanto and c

The rise of ADHD is one the most prevalent health issues of the modern age. NHS data shows that there has been a 200% increase in the number of people being referred for an ADHD diagnosis between 2020 and 2025. While the traits of ADHD undeniably exist – the question is why they exist. Is ADHD actually a neurodevelopmental disorder? Do people with ADHD have differently wired brains? Or does our world – with phones, ultra-processed food, and regimented education system – ser

BBC's brand-new competition series Race Against the Tide, where seven teams battle to build spectacular sand sculptures before the tide washes them away. The six-part series launches on BBC Scotland, BBC Two and BBC iPlayer in August and is hosted by BAFTA-winning Scottish comedian Iain Stirling. Set against the spectacular backdrop of West Sands Beach in St Andrews, seven teams, each made up of a professional sand sculptor and a complete newbie to the craft, race to create b

Celebrity MasterChef returns to BBC One and BBC iPlayer for its 21st series. The red carpet rolls into the MasterChef kitchen for a glittering line-up of celebrities from the worlds of music, drama, comedy, sport and showbiz. This 21st series warmly welcomes singers and sports stars, actors and authors, to comedians, entertainers and presenters, all with the aim of cooking their way to becoming Celebrity MasterChef 2026 Champion. Five weeks of extraordinary challenges await i

Hosted by legendary broadcaster Gary Lineker, The Box plunges 10 celebrity contestants into the unknown. It has been revealed that the series launches on Saturday 5th September on ITV1 and ITVX. 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 them on the other side. The challenges could be physical, mental, logical, funny, a bit daunting, or all of t

Pride of Britain Awards returns for its annual celebration. Hosts Carol Vorderman and Ashley Banjo lead the ceremony honouring the nation’s truly inspirational and awe-inspiring, unsung heroes. Held in association with the Daily Mirror and airing on ITV this autumn, the event will be held at the Grosvenor House in London in front of a star studded audience who will gather to celebrate the achievements of people who have acted remarkably in extraordinary situations. The awards

The Martin Lewis Money Show Live returns with a one-off September special, the series continues in full in October. As well as his annual Black Friday show, Martin will give his analysis of The Budget in a special programme. Presented by Martin Lewis CBE, the world of personal finance continues to feel like an impossible challenge still for so many in today’s perpetual cost of living crisis - from news stories of constant price hikes and ever rising energy bills still weighin

Nigel Farage: Where Does the Money Come From puts Farage's finances under the microscope to ask how the leader of Reform UK has built such a sizeable fortune, unravelling the combination of donors, companies and payments that have reportedly landed him more than £2 million in outside income since entering Parliament in 2024 - plus millions more over the course of his political career. From his lucrative sideline as a broadcaster and after-dinner speaker, to reports concerni

Youth streaming hit, Virgin Island, has reportedly been put on hold by Channel 4 whilst its new commissioning team is put in place. A spokesperson told The Sun: "As has been widely reported, recruitment for our new Director of Programmes is still underway. It is only right that outstanding commissioning decisions about big returning series be made once the full team is in place." The groundbreaking and heartwarming series follows 12 adult virgins, as they travel to a luxury M

Zinc Media Group’s Bristol-based premium factual label, Atomic Television, has been commissioned by 5 to produce 9/11: The Unseen Tapes. Airing later this year, the feature-length documentary film (1 x 90”) will offer an immersive account of the generation-defining terrorist attack in 2001; providing new perspectives on one of the most important days in modern history, 25 years on. 9/11: The Unseen Tapes is a collaboration between Reuters Archive and Atomic, with previously

UKTV has commissioned a two-part true crime documentary Surviving Fred and Rose West: Inside Cromwell Street (2x60’) for U. The U&Original series is produced by Red Sauce for free streaming service U and U&W, and will launch later this year. Virgin Media Television has pre-bought the series for broadcast in Ireland, and international distribution is being handled by BossaNova. Kathleen Richards, one of the last surviving victims of abuse inside 25 Cromwell Street, will shar

Channel 4 has commissioned a brand-new series celebrating the landscapes, people and culture of Scotland’s unsung coastline for a new More4 series. Scotland’s Golden Coast, a new lifestyle series produced by Firecrest Films, captures the country’s east coast, from the Moray Firth down to Eyemouth by the English Border, regions renowned for their stunning scenery, rich heritage and proud local communities. Filmed during Scotland’s busy summer season, the series follows people

Our picks of what to watch during the week ahead. POPMASTER TV Monday, More4 Hosted by the legendary Ken Bruce, the new commission will deliver 20 fresh episodes to More 4. Contestants from across the UK will once again compete through a series of challenging rounds testing their pop music knowledge, all leading to the famous Original PopMaster finale and the chance to win the coveted gold disc. The series will film in Glasgow, Scotland. Based on the iconic radio quiz, whic

The new and returning titles airing on Channel 4 this September revealed. THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF Nigella Lawson is joining The Great British Bake Off as the show’s new judge. Nigella’s expertise, empathy and humour are the perfect ingredients for the Bake Off tent. Nigella joins the show following the departure of Prue Leith who became one of the most loved figures on British TV screens over nine series. THE JURY: MURDER TRIAL The new series will once again examine the

ITV unveiled the striking new eye for the brand-new series of Big Brother, returning this autumn on ITV2 and ITVX for the channel’s biggest series yet, spanning eight weeks. 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 extend

A brilliant mind, a relentless detective: Richard Armitage and Annabel Scholey lead ITV’s new forensic drama Winter. Winter is a gripping new six-part police procedural starring Richard Armitage (Missing You, Red Eye, Fool Me Once) as a brilliant but unconventional forensic pathologist at the centre of a compelling crime drama. Set in Bristol, the series follows Dr Ethan Winter, one of the most gifted pathologists of his generation, whose analytical ability and instinct for r

Celebrity chef Anna Haugh is back on home soil to film the second series of Anna Haugh’s Big Irish Food Tour for BBC Northern Ireland. Made by Below The Radar Television, the series will see chef, MasterChef judge and TV presenter Anna visit towns and cities in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Anna says: “I’m so excited to be back home. It’s a real privilege to travel around this beautiful island to meet the food producers passionate about their produce, and to c

Disney+ has announced a year-long deal with The Overlap as the headline sponsor of Stick to Football and new original format Stick to United with Wayne Rooney covering the upcoming 2026/2027 football season. Stick to Football is hosted by Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Jill Scott, Ian Wright, and Roy Keane. Stick to United with Wayne Rooney, co-hosted by Mark Goldbridge, will analyse Manchester United’s results and performances and provide opinion and in-depth discussion on t

James Nelson-Joyce returns as Michael Kavanagh, alongside fellow returning cast members Hannah Onslow as Diana Williams, Michael’s partner, Jack McMullen as Jamie Phelan, Mike Noble as Banksey, Julie Graham as Elaine Phelan, widow of murdered gang leader Ronnie (Sean Bean), and Saoirse-Monica Jackson as Cheryl Crawford. Joining the cast of This City is Ours are Shaun Evans (Until I Kill You, Endeavour) as former gangster Ozzie Thompson, recently out of prison, and Álvaro Mo

Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks are on a mission to explore the extremes of male self improvement in a new documentary series coming in 2027 on ITVX and ITV2. The inimitable duo will team up in a three part series Sam & Pete: Dying to Look Good, produced by Crackit TV where the podcast favourites get up close and personal with the men willing to do almost anything in pursuit of eternal youth and aesthetic perfection. As they observe just how far some will go to look better, feel

Netflix have released a first look and confirmed casting for animated film Charlie Vs The Chocolate Factory, being wrapped up for a 2027 release. Set in modern-day London, Kit Connor (Heartstopper) voices Charlie Paley, a brand-new character stepping into the spotlight, while Taika Waititi (Thor: Love and Thunder) lends his voice to the legendary confectioner himself. Joining them will be Nicola Coughlan, Charithra Chandran, Samson Kayo, Christopher Chung, Kate Winslet and He

The latest schedules have been confirmed for week commencing 22nd August 2026. The full rundown of the new and returning programmes can be found below. Dates Confirmed The Voice UK (New Series) - Entertainment Saturday 22nd August, 7pm, ITV1 Bookish (New Series) - Drama Wednesday 26th August, 8pm, U&Alibi The Murder Detectives (New Series) - Factual Wednesday 26th August, 9pm, Channel 4 The Never Ending Murder (New Series) - Factual Wednesday 26th August, 10pm, Channel 4 Figh