Samantha King

BBC competition series Race Against the Tide follows seven teams, each pairing a professional sculptor with a beginner, as they create sand sculptures before the tide destroys them. Hosted by Iain Stirling and judged by Sadie Clayton and Jamie Wardley, the six-part series was filmed at West Sands Beach in St Andrews, specifically between dune paths 11 and 13. All episodes became available on BBC iPlayer on 17 August 2026, with the first episode also airing on BBC Scotland at 8:30 p.m.

Artist and sculptor Sadie Clayton is one of the specialist judges on the BBC series Race Against the Tide, filmed at West Sands Beach in St Andrews. Known for her copper sculptures, pink hair and distinctive fashion style, Clayton has also appeared on Sky Arts' Landmark and judged CBBC's Britain's Best Young Artist. The series, presented by Iain Stirling and co-judged by Jamie Wardley, challenges teams comprising a professional sculptor and a novice to create sand sculptures within six hours before the tide arrives. All six episodes are available on BBC iPlayer, with the first episode also airing on BBC Scotland.

Iain Stirling discusses his earlier work on CBBC and his desire to create television that his young daughter can watch. He is set to host the BBC competition series Race Against the Tide, in which teams comprising a professional sand sculptor and a beginner have six hours to create sculptures before the tide reaches St Andrews’ West Sands Beach. Artist Sadie Clayton and sand sculptor Jamie Wardley will judge the creations. The six-part series begins streaming on BBC iPlayer and airing on BBC Scotland on August 17, 2026.

Love Island contestant Ellie Chadwick has been seen wearing a gold clover-style necklace and matching bracelet in the villa. The pieces resemble Van Cleef & Arpels' Vintage Alhambra designs, which would cost about £11,600 for the necklace and £4,500 for the bracelet if authentic, although the report says this cannot be verified. The brand's jewellery is frequently worn by Love Island contestants, prompting viewers to question whether the pieces are genuine or affordable duplicates.

Books, magazines and newspapers are banned from the Love Island villa so contestants remain unaware of events outside the show. Former Islander Camilla Thurlow revealed the rule on Instagram, while 2026 contestant Sean Fitzgerald's recent enthusiasm for crime and drama novels highlights what contestants must leave behind.

ITV's three-part documentary The Vardys follows Rebekah and Jamie Vardy after Jamie's move from Leicester City to Italian club Cremonese, covering the family's relocation, financial pressures and Rebekah's experience following the Wagatha Christie legal battle. The final episode focuses on Cremonese's poor results, a burglary at the family's Italian villa and whether they should return to Britain. Rebekah's estimated fortune is around £3 million, while Jamie's is estimated at between £12 million and £37 million; Rebekah also faced approximately £1.2 million in legal costs owed to Coleen Rooney.

Lucciano and his grandfather Frankie will not compete in the Britain's Got Talent live semi-finals despite receiving four yes votes from the judges and attracting substantial online attention. The duo thanked viewers and the programme team, describing the audition—during which Lucciano surprised his grandfather and they performed One Direction's “History”—as a memorable experience. The series’ final semi-final features nine other acts, with the grand finale scheduled for 30 May 2026.

The documentary series The Yogurt Shop Murders revisits the 1991 killings of four teenage girls at an I Can't Believe It's Yogurt! shop in Austin, Texas. The case remained unsolved for 34 years until police linked deceased serial killer Robert Eugene Brashers to the murders through DNA and ballistics evidence, while four previously accused men were exonerated. A fifth episode was commissioned to cover the breakthrough, and the first four episodes are airing consecutively on Sky Documentaries for UK viewers.

ITV has announced The Vardys, a reality series following Rebekah Vardy, Jamie Vardy and their four children as they relocate to Italy after Jamie’s departure from Leicester City and signing with US Cremonese. The programme will cover the family’s move, including house-hunting, school searches and personal setbacks, while revisiting Rebekah’s efforts to move past the Wagatha Christie legal dispute with Coleen Rooney. The series is scheduled to air on ITV1 and stream on ITVX later in 2026, with no exact release date yet announced.

Francis Bourgeois and Chris Harris developed a close friendship after collaborating on a YouTube video and later filming We Saved a Train. The Quest series follows their efforts, alongside volunteers at the Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway, to restore a diesel locomotive and take it on a tour to Inverness and Lochalsh. Harris praises Bourgeois’s exceptional train knowledge and says their contrasting personalities and shared passion for niche interests are central to the programme.

Love on the Spectrum stars James Jones and Shelley Wolfe remain together after meeting through the show. They have been living in their house for three months, are renovating it to reflect their personalities, and are approaching their second anniversary. The couple feature prominently in Season 4, which follows people on the autism spectrum as they navigate dating and relationships.

Cian O'Clery is the off-camera voice and person filming participants in Season 4 of Netflix's Love on the Spectrum. He is also the programme's co-creator, director and producer, having previously made two Australian seasons with Karina Holden. O'Clery said the concept developed after conversations with autistic people seeking employment revealed a recurring desire for romantic relationships and a lack of dating support. The latest season introduces Logan Pereira, Emma Sue Miller and Dylan Aguilar while revisiting earlier cast members.

Trainspotter and engineer Francis Bourgeois is restoring Class 37 locomotive 37025 at Scotland’s Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway for the television programme Francis Bourgeois and Chris Harris: We Saved a Train. The project has personal significance because his great-great-uncle Torquil chaired the Kyle Line Defence Committee, whose campaigning helped keep the Kyle Line open. Bourgeois hopes to return the locomotive to service and take it to Kyle of Lochalsh, following its historic route, with his family, girlfriend and friends aboard the inaugural journey. The programme begins on QUEST on 7 April 2026.

Fans of Prime Video’s Last One Laughing UK criticized Romesh Ranganathan’s elimination after host Jimmy Carr lured him into laughing, calling the red-card decision unfair. The article also highlights Alan Carr’s risqué joke about Martin Lewis and positive viewer reactions to the second series, including praise for Bob Mortimer and Diane Morgan. The programme remains available to stream on Prime Video.

Love Is Blind UK star Freddie Powell is set to appear on his third reality dating show, Celebrity Ex on the Beach, following previous appearances on Love Is Blind UK and Perfect Match. Fans have reacted with mixed feelings, with some urging him to stop becoming a reality-dating-show regular while others say they will watch the series specifically for him. The fourth season, filmed in Tenerife, will also feature Helen Flanagan, Curtis Pritchard, John Grimes and Dani Imbert, and premieres on Paramount+ on March 31.

Netflix has confirmed that Love on the Spectrum US Season 4 will premiere on April 1, bringing back several familiar participants alongside newcomers Logan, Emma and Dylan. James Jones will continue his relationship with Shelley Wolfe, while Abbey Romeo and David Isaacman are absent from the main roster but may appear in the season. A trailer shows a ring and includes Abbey discussing the possibility of receiving a wedding ring, prompting fans to speculate that the couple could become engaged.

Love on the Spectrum US returns to Netflix on April 1, with returning participants James Jones, Shelley Wolfe, Madison Marilla, Tyler White, Connor Tomlinson and Georgie Harris, alongside new cast members Logan, Emma and Dylan. The season will continue James and Shelley’s relationship while introducing Logan’s first experience of dating, Emma’s search for a storybook romance and Dylan’s pursuit of a partner who shares his love of family and cats. Tanner Smith, Abbey Romeo and David Isaacman are absent from the official cast roster but appear briefly in the trailer.

Olivia Attwood said on This Morning that she felt she had “taken her life in her hands” while driving a manual red Fiat through Barcelona during filming for ITV2’s culinary reality series The Heat. She was concerned by the car’s lack of air conditioning and power steering, her floor-length dress, and the aggressive traffic, although she ultimately called filming in Barcelona a treat. The series, co-presented by Attwood and Jean-Christophe Novelli, follows aspiring chefs competing in the kitchen while also navigating relationships and rivalries outside work. All 10 episodes of the first season are streaming on ITVX.

The tenth and final episode of ITV2 cooking reality show The Heat airs on March 6, 2026, at 9pm and runs until 10pm. Hosted by Olivia Attwood, the series follows aspiring chefs competing at a restaurant in Barcelona under the scrutiny of Jean-Christophe Novelli. The finale will determine the star chef, while ITVX subscribers can watch it ahead of its broadcast. The Princess Diaries will replace the show in ITV2's schedule.

Harry Styles will perform his new album, “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally,” at Manchester’s Co-op Live, with the concert filmed for a Netflix premiere on March 8. Netflix released a teaser and rehearsal images, prompting enthusiastic reactions from fans, and confirmed the show will remain available after its premiere. Styles will later begin the Together, Together tour, including 12 dates at London’s Wembley Stadium and 30 shows at New York’s Madison Square Garden.

Netflix has announced that Love on the Spectrum will return for a fourth season on April 1, nearly a year after the previous season. Cast member Connor Tomlinson confirmed his return and shared a promotional image with Georgie Harris, while the full cast remains undisclosed. Co-creator Karina Holden said the series helps audiences see diverse forms of relationships and feel more confident pursuing them.

HUNTR/X, the fictional girl group from Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters, performed “Golden” outside Manchester's Co-op Live during the 2026 BRIT Awards. Viewers praised the organizers for making the performance accessible to children unable to attend the age-restricted ceremony, with some saying they were moved to tears. The event also featured Harry Styles opening the show and Jack Whitehall as host.

The third series of Love Island All Stars will conclude with a live extended finale on February 23 at 9 p.m. on ITV2 and ITVX, ending at 10:35 p.m. Five couples remain after Belle Hassan and Harrison Solomon were eliminated by returning Islanders: Zac Woodworth and Millie Court, Whitney Adebayo and Yamen Sanders, Ciaran Davies and Samie Elishi, Scott van-der-Sluis and Leanne Amaning, and Lucinda Strafford and Sean Stone. Sean and Lucinda are the bookmakers' favourites, while Scott and Leanne and Whitney and Yamen are regarded as outsiders. The finale will include a poolside celebration, a barbecue and video messages from family and friends.

Robert Aramayo’s earlier role as the mysterious Rob Hoyle in Netflix’s six-part psychological thriller Behind Her Eyes is receiving renewed attention after his BAFTA win for I Swear. The 2021 series, adapted from Sarah Pinborough’s novel, follows Louise, David and Adele through an increasingly complicated relationship that culminates in a widely discussed twist. Although it has mixed Rotten Tomatoes scores, viewers praise its gripping writing, unusual ending and rewatch value.