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BBC CONFIRMS RETURN DATE FOR MICHAEL McINTYRE'S THE WHEEL

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BBC confirms return date for sixth series of Michael McIntyre's #TheWheel. More details:

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Spinning back to BBC One and iPlayer, Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel has been handed a double recommission with the BBC ordering a sixth and seventh series of the hit primetime gameshow.Three contestant...

ITV UNVEILS NEW LOGO AND VISUAL IDENTITY FOR I'M A CELEBRITY GET ME OUT OF HERE!

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ITV unveils long overdue refresh for #ImACeleb 2025, complete with new logo and opening titles. More details:

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I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! returns to ITV1 and ITVX, which means it’s time for a brand-new cast of celebrities to battle it out in TV’s toughest entertainment challenge. ITV have unveiled a ...

8 OUT OF 10 CATS DOES COUNTDOWN RETURNS TO THE STUDIO FOR NEW SERIES ON CHANNEL 4

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8 Out Of 10 #CatsDoesCountdown returns to the studio for new series on Channel 4. More details:

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown is returning to the studio this Autumn to record a brand new series which is expected to air on Channel 4 in the new year. Audience tickets are available via SRO Audien...

THE CELEBRITY APPRENTICE RETURNS FOR TWO-PART FESTIVE SPECIAL IN AID OF CHILDREN IN NEED ON BBC ONE

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BBC announces two-part Celebrity #TheApprentice Christmas special in aid of #ChildrenInNeed - and firs the first time, products will be available to buy in shops. More details:

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The Celebrity Apprentice is making a snow filled return to BBC One and iPlayer this festive period as a Christmas treat ahead of the milestone 20th series in 2026.For the first time ever, Lord Sugar w...

ITV CONFIRMS LAUNCH DATE FOR BYKER GROVE BACK CATALOGUE ON ITVX

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ITV confirms launch date for #BykerGrove back catalogue on ITVX. More details:

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All eighteen series of the trailblazing teen drama Byker Grove are landing on ITVX on 16th November.Essential viewing for young teenagers growing up in the nineties and early noughties, the series ori...

STEVEN FRAYNE AKA DYNAMO TO MARK 100 YEARS SINCE HOUDINI'S DEATH FOR NEW SKY SERIES

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Steven Frayne, aka Dynamo, to mark 100 years since the death of illusionist Harry Houdini for new Sky series. More details:

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Steven Frayne, the magician formerly known as Dynamo, is returning to TV with a new three-part series on Sky Max which will mark 100 years since the death of illusionist Harry Houdini.A source told Th...

STRICTLY COME DANCING: THIS WEEK'S SONG LIST AND DANCE STYLES REVEALED AHEAD OF LIVE SHOW

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This weekend's #Strictly Come Dancing songs and dances revealed. More details:

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WEEK 4The songs and dance styles for this weekend's Strictly Come Dancing live show have been revealed... Stefan & Dianne Charleston to Dance Monkey by Tones And I La Voix & Aljaž Cha Cha to Hit Me W...

SOLITARY: ITV STUDIOS ACQUIRES RIGHTS TO US REALITY GAMESHOW

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ITV Studios secure rights to produce #Solitary, the controversial US reality gameshow. More details:

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ITV Studios announces that Solitary, the bold and controversial reality game show that was the number one show on FOX Reality Channel and created by Lincoln Hiatt and Andrew Golder, is joining its for...

LORRAINE KELLY HEADS TO NORWAY FOR NEW CHANNEL 4 TRAVELOGUE

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Lorraine Kelly explores the stunning landscapes, wildlife, food and culture of Norway for new Channel 4 travel series. More details:

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Lorraine Kelly’s Norwegian Odyssey is a three-part documentary which sees the broadcaster and journalist voyage the fjords to discover the stunning landscapes, wildlife, food and culture of the Scandi...

FIRST LOOK: THE CHASE TO INTRODUCE MYSTERY CHASER, MAVERICK, DURING BEAT THE CHASERS SERIES FINALE

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First look as #BeatTheChasers welcomes mystery new guest Chaser known as Maverick. Who's behind the mask? More details:

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Beat The Chasers is to introduce a mystery new chaser during its final episode of the series on Sunday 19th October. Only known as 'Maverick', the identity of the masked chaser has not been announced....

THE SPLIT UP: BBC ANNNOUNCES CASTING FOR NEW LEGAL DRAMA SPIN-OFF TO HIT DRAMA THE SPLIT

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Casting announced for new BBC legal drama #TheSplitUp, the spin-off series to #TheSplit, and starring Ritu Arya and Sanjeev Bhaskar. More details:

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Ritu Arya (The Umbrella Academy) and Sanjeev Bhaskar (Unforgotten) star in The Split Up, a new six-part legal drama for BBC iPlayer and BBC One, with story and characters created by Ursula Rani Sarma ...

DEATH IN BENIDORM: CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR NEW CHANNEL 5 DETECTIVE DRAMA

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Casting announced for new Channel 5 detective drama #DeathInBenidorm, with John Hannah set to lead the cast. More details:

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5 has announced casting for new drama Death in Benidorm (w/t), a 6x60 detective drama from Blackbox Multimedia and Clapperboard. Death in Benidorm (w/t) follows a former detective trying to escape his...

DADDY ISSUES: FIRST LOOK AT SECOND SERIES OF BBC COMEDY STARRING AIMEE LOU WOOD AND DAVID MORRISSEY

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First look images from second series of BBC Three comedy #DaddyIssues, starring Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey. More details:

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Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey are back as Daddy Issues returns to BBC iPlayer, BBC One and BBC Three later this year and as these exclusive pictures show, they are grappling with the new addition...

MIDSOMER MURDERS RENEWED FOR TWENTY-SIXTH SERIES, WITH ITV YET TO AIR SERIES 24 AND SERIES 25

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#MidsomerMurders renewed for 26th series on ITV, with the broadcaster still to air Series 24 and Series 25. More details:

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Midsomer Murders has been recommissioned for a 26th series by ITV, with Series 24 and Series 25 also on their way.The much-loved prime time detective series is a ratings hit around the world and this ...

TRIGGER POINT: LAUNCH DATE CONFIRMED FOR THIRD SERIES ON ITV

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ITV confirms launch date for third series of #TriggerPoint, starring Vicky McClure. More details:

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ITV’s propulsive drama starring multi-award winning actor Vicky McClure returns Sunday 26th October at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX.Trigger Point: Series 3| Coming Soon | ITVViewers will get to see an action-...

TRESPASSES: TRAILER RELEASED FOR NEW CHANNEL 4 DRAMA STARRING GILLIAN ANDERSON

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Trailer released for Channel 4 drama #Trespassees, starring Gillian Anderson, Lola Petticrew and Tom Cullen. More details:

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From BAFTA award-winning and double Oscar-nominated Wildgaze Films (Brooklyn, An Education), and in association with All3Media International, first look images have been released for Trespasses, a for...

HOTEL FIXERS: FRED SIRIEX TO HELP RESCUE BRITAIN'S HOSPITALITY BUSINESS IN NEW CHANNEL 4 SERIES

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Fred Sirieix to help rescue Britain's broken hospitality business in Channel 4 series #HotelFixers. More details:

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Esteemed maître d’ and TV personality Fred Sirieix returns to screens in a brand-new four-part Channel 4 series that’s equal parts grit, heart, and high standards. Renowned for his charm, commitment t...

LEGACY: BBC ANNOUNCES NEW THREE-PART DOCUMENTARY ON MICHAEL JACKSON

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BBC announce new three-part documentary series exploring the rise, abuse allegations, and enduring legacy of #MichaelJackson. More details:

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Legacy: Michael Jackson (w/t) is a three‑part documentary series exploring the rise, abuse allegations, and enduring legacy of one of the most successful pop stars of all time. With access to rare int...

A HOUSE THROUGH TIME WITH DAVID OLUSOGA RENEWED FOR SIXTH SERIES ON BBC TWO

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#AHouseThroughTime with David Olusoga renewed for sixth series by BBC Two. More details:

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Returning for its sixth series, A House Through Time, once again presented by Professor David Olusoga, embarks on an exciting new chapter in Scotland's world-famous capital. Edinburgh’s spectacular vo...

THE INBETWEENERS SET FOR COMEBACK AS NEW DEVELOPMENT DEAL SIGNED WITH SHOW CREATORS

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#TheInbetweeners set for comeback as production company Banijay sign deal with creators to develop new stories with the iconic characters, which could be on TV, film or stage. More details:

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Hit Channel 4 comedy The Inbetweeners could soon return to screens, with Banijay today announcing a new deal with creators Iain Morris and Damon Beesley for the rights to bring back The Inbetweeners f...

ANN DROID: CASTING ANNOUNCED TO JOIN DIANE MORGAN IN NEW BBC COMEDY

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Further casting announced to be joining Diane Morgan in new BBC comedy series #AnnDroid. More details:

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Filming has started on the new BBC sitcom Ann Droid (W/T) with BAFTA nominated Sue Johnston (True Love, The Royle Family) confirmed to play Sue, and Paul Ready (Motherland) confirmed to play her son M...

HIT POINT: CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR U&DAVE'S FIRST EVER ORIGINAL DRAMA SERIES FROM HOWARD OVERMAN

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Casting announced for U&Dave's first original drama #HitPoint, with Nick Blood and Saffron Hocking leading the cast. More details:

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Casting has been revealed for U&Dave's first ever original drama series Hit Point (6x60'), written by BAFTA-winner Howard Overman, and directed by David Caffrey. Revealed by RadioTimes, leading the ca...

THE PIANO RENEWED FOR FOURTH SERIES ON CHANNEL 4 FOLLOWING CONTINUED SUCCESS

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#ThePiano renewed for fourth series on Channel 4. More details:

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Following its continued success, The Piano will return for a fourth series on Channel 4 next year, with Claudia Winkleman returning to host alongside judges Mika and Jon Batiste. The new series will s...

STRICTLY COME DANCING: STEFAN DENNIS TO MISS THIS WEEKEND'S SHOW DUE TO ILLNESS

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Stefan Dennis to miss this weekend's #Strictly due to illness and will receive a bye through to next week. More details:

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Stefan Dennis will miss this weekend's Strictly Come Dancing due to illness. In a statement the BBC said: "Due to illness over the past few days, Stefan Dennis has been advised by doctors to rest and,...