Meghna Amin

John Hannah has praised his Benidorm Is Murder co-star Carolina Bécquer as “fantastic” and “lovely to work with.” The Channel 5 comedy-drama follows Hannah’s former police officer Dennis and Bécquer’s crime-drama-loving barmaid Rosa as they investigate deaths in Benidorm. Bécquer described the production as a dream come true, particularly because part of it was filmed in her home town of Gran Canaria, while director Simon Delaney highlighted her efforts to show the cast and crew around the island.

Benidorm Is Murder, a new Channel 5 crime drama starring John Hannah as former detective Dennis, was filmed partly in Benidorm and partly in Gran Canaria. The series follows Dennis as he returns to detective work after murders begin affecting the tourists and locals around his beachside bar. Carolina Bécquer, who plays barmaid Rosa, described filming the first two weeks in her native Gran Canaria as a major personal milestone. Director Simon Delaney and Hannah praised Benidorm’s distinctive energy and diverse characters, saying the real location significantly shaped the production.

John Hannah discusses playing retired detective Dennis in Channel 5's new cozy crime drama Benidorm Is Murder, created by Ian Jarvis, associated with Death in Paradise. Set in Benidorm, the series pairs Dennis with Rosa, a crime-drama enthusiast played by Carolina Bécquer, as they investigate murders involving tourists and locals. Hannah praises the show's authentic characters, distinctive setting and balance of comedy, drama and mystery, while Bécquer describes an immediate connection with Rosa. The series is scheduled to air on Channel 5 from 30 July at 9pm.

A 2022 BBC Breakfast segment has resurfaced online after viewers revisited Naga Munchetty’s blunt remarks about ice cream during a live report from reporter Hannah Miller at a Nantwich factory. Charlie Stayt joked that Munchetty had brought down the tone, prompting her to apologize. Social media users described the exchange as awkward, cringe-inducing and unfairly deflating for Miller.

Granite Harbour returned for its third series with Aberdeen’s Major Investigations Team investigating the murder of teenage café worker Lisa Sterling. Dawn Steele reprises her role as DCI Cora Macmillan, while former Monarch of the Glen co-star Alastair Mackenzie joins the cast as landowner Richard Loughty. Viewers welcomed the reunion and praised the BBC crime drama as an underrated, distinctly Scottish production.

The BBC aired a tribute to Antiques Roadshow expert Theo Burrell following her death at age 39 from an aggressive brain tumour. The repeat episode included a montage of her moments on the show. Her family confirmed she died on July 8 and highlighted her perseverance in reaching major life milestones after her diagnosis. Members of the brain cancer community and fans shared messages praising her advocacy and expressing condolences.

Lorraine Kelly condemned Argentina’s football players for displaying a “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” banner after their 2-1 World Cup semi-final victory over England. FIFA is reviewing the incident for possible disciplinary action, while the UK Government and Falkland Islands Government backed calls for sanctions. The banner has revived tensions over the Falklands, which Argentina and the UK have disputed since the 1982 war; Argentina previously received a £20,000 fine for a similar display in 2014.

ITV is reportedly considering cancelling Celebrity Big Brother after two revived series amid difficulties securing high‑profile contestants, with competing shows drawing celebrity interest. ITV has stated Big Brother will return later in the year but no decisions have been made for 2027. The broadcaster continues to face booking challenges and cost issues, though executives emphasize the programme remains valuable and successful on ITVX.

Good Morning Britain faced criticism from viewers who felt its extensive coverage of the UK heatwave was alarmist and excessive. Meteorologist Laura Tobin defended the reporting, emphasizing that record-breaking temperatures and the Met Office’s rare red extreme heat warning could lead to fatalities and require changes to travel, school and daily routines. The Met Office said widespread health effects were likely, while Tobin argued that communicating the risks and issuing early warnings could save lives.

Good Morning Britain was extended until 10am on June 22 to provide rolling coverage of reports that Prime Minister Keir Starmer could announce his resignation, displacing Lorraine Kelly’s ITV programme from its usual slot. Cameras and broadcasting equipment were positioned outside Downing Street, while presenters discussed a possible departure timetable and interviewed political and media figures. The change follows other recent alterations to Lorraine’s programme, including a shorter slot and reduced annual run, although Kelly has said she remains grateful for her audience and the show’s continuing connection with viewers.

Ruth Langsford hosted ITV’s Lorraine while Lorraine Kelly travelled to the United States for Scotland’s World Cup match. During the programme, Langsford surprised Dr Hilary Jones with a birthday cake. Jones has said he is stepping back from the show amid ITV changes but may return as a guest presenter. The programme has also been reduced from one hour to 30 minutes and will air for only 30 weeks of the year.

A Good Morning Britain discussion about the death of 13-month-old Preston Davey became tense when a social worker accused presenters Richard Madeley and Ranvir Singh of attacking social workers. The guest defended social workers and argued that courts rely heavily on medical evidence when deciding where children should live. Davey’s adoptive parent Jamie Varley was convicted of sexually abusing and murdering him, while his partner John McGowan-Fazakerley was convicted of sexual assault, child cruelty and allowing the child’s death; both were due to be sentenced. Viewers expressed grief and anger over the case and the programme’s use of images of the child.

Josie Gibson received strong praise from viewers after replacing Lorraine Kelly as host of ITV’s Lorraine while Kelly travelled to the United States for Scotland’s World Cup match against Morocco. Viewers called Gibson a “breath of fresh air” and urged ITV to give her a permanent role or her own programme. The report also notes that ITV has reduced Lorraine from an hour to 30 minutes and shortened its annual run, changes Kelly has acknowledged while expressing gratitude for the show’s loyal audience.

Good Morning Britain received 508 Ofcom complaints over comments by Susanna Reid and Ed Balls during a discussion about Scotland receiving a bank holiday after qualifying for the World Cup. Viewers accused the presenters of making anti-Scottish remarks, prompting Reid to apologize. ITV said no slight toward Scottish fans was intended, argued that the discussion reflected football-watching culture, and said edited social-media clips distorted the full segment, while acknowledging that such discussions can reinforce national stereotypes. Ofcom complaints concerned the programme broadcast on 9 June.

Jean Johansson, the Scottish presenter of Channel 4's A Place in the Sun, was initially rejected when she auditioned for the programme but later secured a presenting role in 2018. The article also outlines her marriage to former Finnish footballer and Rangers coach Jonatan Johansson, their son, and her earlier television work. In 2024, she disclosed that being diagnosed with presbyopia and starting to wear glasses had significantly improved her ability to read scripts, messages and menus.

The BBC has completed the celebrity cast for the 2026 series of Strictly Come Dancing, confirming 15 contestants ahead of the programme’s expected September return. The line-up includes actors Lacey Turner, Jaime Winstone, Bethany Antonia, Lawrence Robb and Melanie Walters; television personalities Dani Dyer, Will Best and Graeme Hall; singer Delta Goodrem; hairstylist Chris Appleton; social media star Cach Mercer; former footballer Shaun Wright-Phillips; Paralympic champion Dame Sarah Storey; Olympic skeleton gold medallist Tabby Stoecker; and football content creator John Nellis. The series will also feature new hosts Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdicombe, replacing Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, alongside changes to the professional dancer line-up.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has proposed banning under-16s from accessing social media, subject to parliamentary approval, with implementation expected by spring 2027. Pupils interviewed by BBC Breakfast expressed disappointment and concerns about losing contact with friends and family. Schoolgirl Isabella went viral after responding to a question about how she would spend her time under the ban with the deadpan answer: “Stare at a wall.”

BBC Sport correspondent Betty Glover had to cut short a live World Cup report from Los Angeles after noticing a couple kissing passionately behind her camera. She later shared the clip, saying she could not hold back her laughter, prompting supportive and amused reactions online. The incident followed a separate BBC apology after a fan used profanity while criticizing FIFA officials during a live broadcast.

Lorraine Kelly opened her ITV programme by celebrating Scotland’s 1–0 World Cup victory over Haiti, despite describing the tense match as “agony” after watching it live in the early hours. John McGinn scored the decisive goal, putting Scotland top of Group C after Brazil and Morocco drew. Kelly and LA correspondent Ross King discussed the excitement among Scottish fans, including celebrations in Glasgow and Boston, while Kelly looked ahead to Scotland’s upcoming match against Morocco. The report also notes her daughter Rosie’s hen party in Marbella.

Australian singer and Eurovision performer Delta Goodrem has been confirmed as the third celebrity contestant for this year's Strictly Come Dancing, joining Dani Dyer and Lacey Turner. Goodrem, who represented Australia with “Eclipse” at Eurovision in Vienna and finished fourth, said she was excited to exchange the Eurovision stage for the ballroom. Her casting had been widely rumoured after she discussed the possibility on Good Morning Britain. The BBC show is also preparing for major changes, including professional dancer departures and new presenters replacing Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.

The BBC has confirmed EastEnders actress Lacey Turner as the first celebrity contestant for Strictly Come Dancing 2026. Turner said she was excited to join the programme despite previously expressing doubts about appearing on television and concerns about her dancing ability. Fans reacted enthusiastically, while Josie Gibson and Delta Goodrem are among the names rumoured to be joining her. The programme is expected to return to BBC One and iPlayer later in 2026 with new hosts Josh Widdicombe, Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe.

Kelly Cates said her father, Scottish football legend Kenny Dalglish, is expected to attend Scotland's World Cup matches despite receiving cancer treatment. Dalglish recently disclosed his diagnosis after an accidental social media post, saying treatment was going well and asking for privacy. Liverpool FC and supporters have expressed their support for him and his family.

The BBC has released a first look at Charlie Heaton as Charles Shelby in a new Peaky Blinders series set in postwar Birmingham, a decade after World War Two. Charles has cut ties with the gang, while his half-brother Duke, played by Jamie Bell, becomes central to the story. The six-episode series will be joined by a second six-episode run, premiering on BBC iPlayer and BBC One in the UK and Netflix worldwide. The new era follows Tommy Shelby’s death in The Immortal Man and features Jessica Brown Findlay, Lashana Lynch and Lucy Karczewski alongside Heaton and Bell.

Channel 5's documentary Murder in Shetland: Trial by Jury examines the death of 24-year-old Claire Leveque, who was found with severe injuries in a hot tub at a remote Shetland property in February 2024, and the murder trial that followed. It includes the perspective of Leveque's bereaved family, courtroom testimony and allegations of control and abuse. Viewers described the programme as distressing and harrowing, while Channel 5 and its production company said it aims to provide a respectful account of the tragedy and honour Leveque's family.

The second series of BBC crime comedy Death Valley has returned on BBC iPlayer, following the strong launch of its first series. Viewer reaction has been divided: some criticized the drama as exaggerated and poor value for the licence fee, while others welcomed Timothy Spall’s return and called it one of the best shows on television. The new series follows Detective Inspector Janie Mallowan and former actor John Chapel as they investigate murders across mid-Wales.