Shivon Watson

Tilly Ramsay appeared on ITV’s This Morning to prepare lemon chicken orzo and discuss her close relationship with her father, Gordon Ramsay. She joked that both are control freaks in the kitchen and accused him of taking credit for dishes after she completes the preparation. The segment also highlighted her television work with Gordon, her appearances on MasterChef Junior and Dish It Out, her 2021 Strictly Come Dancing participation, and her psychology degree from the University of Nottingham.

Professor T returns to UK screens on ITV1 for its fourth season after delays pushed back the British premiere following its US debut in August 2025. Ben Miller reprises his role as Cambridge criminologist Professor Jasper Tempest, whose obsessive-compulsive disorder and guilt following Lisa’s death remain central to his character arc. Returning cast members include Juliet Stevenson, Sunetra Sarker and Zoë Wanamaker, alongside Barney White, Frances de la Tour, Rhian Blundell and others. The new season continues the series’ blend of crime-solving, emotional drama and eccentric characterization.

James Jordan said his separation from Ola Jordan after more than 20 years of marriage has been difficult, explaining that he moved into a one-bedroom apartment several months ago and is taking time to find himself. Appearing on ITV’s This Morning with Brendan Cole to promote their podcast Manopause, he said he would avoid discussing the breakup in detail out of fairness to Ola, who was not present to respond. The couple said their priority remains co-parenting their daughter, Ella. James and Ola met as dance partners in 2000, married in 2003 and later became familiar faces on Strictly Come Dancing.

Actress Kim Tiddy has discussed her departure from Hollyoaks, where she played Heidi Costello from 2010 to 2011 before the character was killed off. She said it was disappointing that the role and the Costello family ended so quickly, although she did not leave on bad terms. Tiddy praised her storylines, particularly the plot involving her character’s transgender daughter, and recalled working with Jeff Rawle, whose character murdered Heidi. She also spoke about her four-year role as PC Honey Harman in The Bill and said she is still recognised by viewers.

The third season of BBC thriller Vigil will premiere on BBC iPlayer and BBC One from 30 August 2026. The new six-part series follows DCI Amy Silva and DI Kirsten Longacre, played by Suranne Jones and Rose Leslie, as they investigate the shooting of a special forces operative at a remote Arctic research station. The case expands into an international crisis involving competition over Arctic influence and resources, while also threatening the detectives’ careers and relationship. The season was filmed in Svalbard and Scotland and features returning and new cast members.

Gaby Roslin has described the emotionally powerful moments in ITV's new series The Joy of Pets, particularly the use of animals as therapy companions in dementia and care homes and with autistic people and those with special educational needs. Co-presenter Dr Bolu Eso highlighted medical detection dogs that help detect conditions including cancer and Parkinson's. The programme combines stories about the bond between pets and their owners with practical veterinary advice and is scheduled to air on ITV on Sundays at 11:30 a.m. from 23 August.

Bob Mortimer says Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing succeeds because its relaxed, unscripted conversations reflect the friendships of viewers. He explained that he and Paul Whitehouse spend long periods together by the river, with producers selecting brief moments from their discussions for broadcast. The programme has also featured candid conversations about health and personal loss, including Whitehouse’s reflections on his mother Anita May Whitehouse’s Alzheimer’s disease and death in 2022.

Former The Weakest Link contestant Sonia Strong described the slow pace, cold studio, limited breaks and extended seven-to-eight-hour filming days behind the BBC game show. She recalled that host Anne Robinson avoided speaking to contestants before filming, a deliberate practice Robinson said helped her maintain the programme’s intimidating on-screen persona. The series ended in 2012 and was revived in 2021 with Romesh Ranganathan.

During an appearance on ITV's This Morning to promote his new Netflix animated series Alley Cats, Ricky Gervais was asked by Josie Gibson whether he had married his longtime partner Jane Fallon. Gervais said they were effectively married but not formally married in the eyes of God. The couple have been together since 1982 and have consistently said they are not interested in marrying or having children.

Jean-Christophe Novelli's career began when he left school at 14 to work in a bakery in Arras, France, eventually leading to private-chef work for the Rothschild family, four Michelin stars, restaurants in the UK and abroad, and a cookery school in Hertfordshire. He remains active through Novelli at City Quays, television appearances on The Heat and MasterChef Australia, and other cooking programmes. The article also details his relationship with Michelle Kennedy, their three sons, his previous marriages and daughter Christina, and the couple's support for Lifelites after their son Valentino was diagnosed as autistic and non-verbal.

Ruthie Henshall has discussed her secret five-year romance with Prince Edward during an appearance on Channel 4's Sunday Brunch. Henshall said she had warned Edward before publishing her memoir, The Showgirl and the Prince, and agreed that their differing careers and royal status meant the relationship was never likely to succeed. The pair met in 1988 while Henshall was performing in Cats, became romantically involved in 1989, and kept the relationship private until it ended in 1993.

Saturday Kitchen host Matt Tebbutt reacted to a clip from Ricky Gervais's upcoming Netflix animated comedy Alley Cats by calling it “filth” and warning that it is not suitable for family viewing. Guest Kerry Godliman, who voices a character in the series, agreed that it contains extensive adult humor. The show follows crude, cynical stray cats voiced by Gervais, Tom Basden and David Earl, and is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on August 7.

Naga Munchetty was absent from her usual Saturday presenting slot on BBC Breakfast, with Emma Vardy appearing alongside Charlie Stayt instead. The absence came days after the BBC announced that Munchetty will leave BBC Breakfast after 17 years to co-present 5 Live Breakfast from January 2027, following Rachel Burden and Rick Edwards' planned departures in December. Munchetty is expected to continue presenting both programmes until the transition.

Ben Miller says he worries about being cancelled because social media can quickly turn ordinary posts into large-scale backlash. Discussing his role as a cancelled children’s author in the second series of Austin, he also reflected on his time as Detective Inspector Richard Poole in Death in Paradise. Miller said he misses the character and would consider a prequel if he were younger, while explaining that he left the BBC series because filming in Guadeloupe kept him away from his family for long periods. Rob Thorogood has continued writing Richard Poole stories, and Don Gilet now plays the series’ latest detective.

This Morning paid tribute to wildlife presenter, comedian and conservationist Bill Oddie after his death at 85. Gyles Brandreth recalled Oddie's work with The Goodies, his painting and his passion for nature, describing him as a good guy. Oddie's agent David Foster said his legacy would be defined not by fame but by his campaign to encourage people to respect and protect the environment.

Lizzie Lamplugh appeared on ITV’s This Morning for what she said would be her final television interview about her sister Suzy, who disappeared in Fulham in 1986 while attending a property viewing. Sharing previously unseen photographs, Lizzie described the family’s grief and urged viewers to live life fully and think positively. Suzy was declared legally dead in 1993 and is believed to have been murdered, but despite a major investigation, an arrest and repeated appeals, her body has never been found and the case remains unsolved.

A Cardiff episode of Come Dine With Me featured a humorous moment when contestant Pete was accused by guest Angharad of taking edible flowers from near Llandaff Cathedral. Guests also discovered he used store‑bought pastry, prompting debate among viewers, though his food and hosting were still praised. The episode concluded with the contestants awarding the weekly £1,000 prize.

Channel 4’s new programme showcases high-end cosmetic procedures popular among wealthy clients, highlighting advanced treatments and specialist surgeries such as an awake breast augmentation completed in 90 minutes. Featuring insights from surgeons and comments from Channel 4 and Curve Media, the series aims to reveal the costs, techniques, and pressures behind Britain’s cosmetic surgery boom.

Jake Shears and Josh Homme join Celebrity Gogglebox, offering humorous commentary on weekly TV moments while promoting Homme’s new Queens of the Stone Age single. The new season also features Mollie King, Stuart Broad, Olivia Attwood, Pete Wicks, and several returning cast members. The show airs Friday at 9pm on Channel 4.

John Torode reported on This Morning that his wife Lisa Faulkner is recovering well after recent breast‑cancer surgery. Faulkner previously told followers that the operation successfully removed the cancer and that she will undergo radiotherapy. She encouraged others to attend mammograms and thanked the NHS for early detection. Supportive messages from celebrities and fans continued as she shared progress on social media.

BBC Breakfast aired a tribute to veteran broadcaster Dermot Murnaghan following his death at 68, highlighting his decades-long career and his advocacy for prostate cancer awareness after his diagnosis. Presenters reflected on his impact while colleagues and viewers shared condolences. His family confirmed he died peacefully at home in North London.

A tense week on Come Dine With Me concluded with Bernadette hosting amid an ongoing dispute with Lauren over the existence of “sea bass steaks.” Lauren criticised Bernadette’s dishes, comparing the starter to cat food and calling the main course dry, while Bernadette felt targeted by the remarks. Despite the earlier conflict, the two contestants reconciled by the end of the evening, though neither went on to win the £1,000 prize.

Alison Hammond’s light‑hearted interaction with Prince Harry during a live segment for the Invictus Games countdown drew mixed reactions from viewers, with many criticising her for calling him “babes” while others found the moment entertaining. The appearance coincided with BBC’s Morning Live announcing a summer break, with Animal Park scheduled to fill its slot. The segment also highlighted the presenters involved and upcoming programming changes on daytime television.

The BBC has renewed David Mitchell’s comedy‑drama Ludwig for a third series before the second has aired, following strong ratings and broad international success. Produced by Big Talk Studios with ZDF and That Mitchell and Webb Company, the series continues to draw high viewership and praise for its blend of comedy and detective storytelling. Cast members including David Mitchell and Anna Maxwell Martin will return, with Mark Brotherhood writing and Chris Foggin directing the six new episodes, while series one remains available on BBC iPlayer.

The BBC has cancelled Winterwatch after 14 years and will replace it with a year‑round weekly video podcast called Naturewatch, aimed at keeping audiences engaged with UK wildlife. Springwatch will continue, and BBC Head of Commissioning Jack Bootle said the new format will make natural history content more accessible across platforms. The announcement comes amid wider job cuts at the broadcaster and follows disappointment from fans and presenters associated with the Watches brand.

The BBC will honour Dame Penelope Keith with a special night of programming on BBC Four following her death at age 86. The tribute includes a retrospective on To the Manor Born, classic episodes of her best‑known sitcoms, and a broadcast of Hay Fever. Her family confirmed she died peacefully while living with cancer, prompting widespread tributes from fans celebrating her impact on British television.

ITVX will add the crime drama One Dollar on 23 August, following interconnected residents of a struggling Pennsylvania town linked to a multiple murder at a steel mill. Created by Jason Mosberg and directed by Craig Zobel, the series features ensemble performances from John Carroll Lynch, Philip Ettinger, Nathaniel Martello-White and Leslie Odom Jr. Produced by CBS Studios and Anonymous Content, the show has received strong viewer praise for its character-driven storytelling and layered mystery.

Sharon Marshall announced on ITV’s This Morning that Coronation Street actor Jack P. Shepherd and his wife Hanni Catherine Tyldesley welcomed a daughter named Constance, born at home on June 26. The news prompted congratulations from friends and co-stars across social media. Shepherd is taking brief paternity leave from the soap, where his character David Platt is currently involved in several tense storylines involving family conflict and mental health challenges.

A property search on A Place in the Sun turned tense when guests Richard and Rooman rejected two homes, prompting host Jean Johansson to acknowledge missteps. Despite early disagreements over space and amenities, the final property met the couple’s expectations, and their offer was accepted, drawing mixed reactions from viewers online.