2025: THE YEAR AHEAD IN ENTERTAINMENT, NEW AND RETURNING TITLES

A look ahead to some of the new and returning entertainment series expected to air in 2025.

BBC

Hosted by father and son duo Bradley and Barney Walsh, the show will see a new generation of superhuman Gladiators competing against a brave set of contenders in the ultimate test of speed and strength. They will take part in a series of brand-new games alongside classic challenges including fan-favourite The Eliminator.

BBC

Once again be hosted by the incomparable Bradley Walsh, who will guide a panel of celebrities and contestants over multiple rounds, as they compete to win a range of…unique prizes! Whilst viewers can prepare to meet some new celebrity faces, they can also look forward to once more hearing the signature theme tune, seeing the iconic Blankety cheque book and pen, and as always expect a lot of laughs for the whole family.

BBC

Celebrities will start to get nervous as fan favourites Send to All and The Midnight Gameshow will return. If they snooze, they lose as sleepy celebs across the UK and beyond could be in for a rude awakening as Michael will be waking up more famous faces in the middle of the night to play the hilarious Midnight Gameshow.   There will also be more incredible audiences surprises including amazing performances from the Unexpected Star of the Show.

ITV

Each episode will see Alison spend 48 hours with a celebrity where she will really get to know them. Set to be filmed across the UK, Alison will be asking all the big questions in her unique and hilarious way which has made the This Morning and Great British Bake Off star one of the country’s most loved personalities.

ITV

Adam and Ryan Thomas will preside over all of the nail-biting action, offering playful commentary while guiding the 100 contestants through the experience as they go head-to-head in a range of simple, quirky and often hilarious games. 99 to Beat is the game show that anyone can win, but there’s one rule players must follow if they’re to be in with a chance of walking away with the cash prize – Don’t. Come. Last.

ITV

New reality game show hosted by David Tennant that will see strategically minded players, chosen not just for their high intellectual prowess but also their social IQ, face the ultimate battle of survival. To win, contestants will participate in a host of never before seen games all designed to not only test their intellectual acumen but encourage them to carefully and creatively use the art of manipulation to outfox their opponents and win a cash prize.

ITV

Hosted by Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern, twelve celebrities preparing to embark on the ultimate challenge have been paired with skating professionals who will teach them to master this dangerous new skill in a bid to impress both the ice panel and viewers as they perform live every week. 

ITV

BGT is one of the biggest entertainment shows in ITV's history. Across the years it has reached more than 55 million viewers and 143 of its episodes have exceeded 10 million viewers each. Every year for 16 years, BGT has been in ITV's top five overnight audiences and for the past six series (as far as streaming records go back), it has been streamed 88 million times. 

ITV

Emma Willis is back at the helm presenting the show, presiding over the action as each of the hopefuls takes to the stage in the hope of turning one of the iconic red chairs and ultimately winning a life changing record contract with music giants EMI, £50,000 in cash and a holiday to Universal Studios Florida.

ITV

The affable Joel Dommett returns as host, as the hit BAFTA award winning series that continues to grip the nation returns for its sixth series. A fresh batch of famous faces will don a line-up of extraordinary and elaborate costumes, in a bid to disguise their identities, as they sing in front of a studio audience and our celebrity judging panel.

ITV

The hit gameshow not about what you learned at school or your ability to memorise facts – it’s about real intelligence. Everyone is on a level playing field which means anyone can play along, making it perfect viewing for the whole family. 

With Lee on sparkling form and having great fun with the contestants, find out if any of them manage to take home the Prize Pot and earn themselves a place in The 1% Club.

ITV

The weekday entertainment show provides nostalgia for fans of the world-renowned format, while introducing the family quiz show to a UK audience. Guided by host Stephen Fry, contestants play to win, using their best general knowledge to win rounds and always delivering the answer as a question. They may continue to amass winnings, the longer they stay in the game. 

ITV

Ant & Dec’s Limitless Win is back, and audiences can expect more drama, tension and wins than ever before. As the only show of its kind to offer a limitless cash jackpot, the format has previously seen big wins on the show such as contestants Katherine and Will from series 1 who walked away with a life-changing £500,000. 

CHANNEL 4

Claudia Winkleman hosts the simple yet deceptively difficult general knowledge quiz in which pairs of contestants must answer just one question correctly. But that one question comes with 20 possible answers and only one is correct. All the players must do to win £100k, is choose which is the correct answer.

More details on all the titles will be revealed in due course.