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Latest revision as of 22:57, 21 January 2026

Overview of the events of 2026 in British television

This is a list of events in 2026 relating to television in the United Kingdom.

Channels and streaming services

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Date Channel
13 January TLC (Freeview)

New streaming services

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Defunct channels/streaming services

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Date Channel
1 January
Pop (Linear only)
Tiny Pop (Linear only)
13 January HGTV

Rebranding channels/streaming services

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Television programmes

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Changes of network affiliation

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Returning this year after a break of one year or longer

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Continuing television programmes

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Programme Date
BBC Wimbledon 1927–1939, 1946–2019, 2021–present
Programme Date
Trooping the Colour 1937–1939, 1946–2019, 2023–present
Boat Race 1938–1939, 1946–2019, 2021–present
BBC Cricket 1939, 1946–1999, 2020–present
  1. ^ Paterson, Colin (31 December 2025). “Ronan Keating on his New Year’s Eve show and reuniting Boyzone in 2026”. BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 31 December 2025.
  2. ^ Cameron, Craig T (31 December 2025). “EastEnders to Open 2026 With First-Ever Full Flash-Forward Episode as New Image Is Revealed”. ATV Today. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
  3. ^ Knight, Lewis (1 January 2026). “EastEnders airs surprise unannounced return in flashforward special”. Radio Times. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
  4. ^ “EastEnders recasts Mark Fowler Jr after star’s Emmerdale move”. Digital Spy. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
  5. ^ Mitchell, Archie (4 January 2026). “Junk food advert ban set to come into force”. BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 4 January 2026.
  6. ^ Sansome, Jessica; Lyons, Ben (31 December 2025). “First-ever Corrie and Emmerdale crossover won’t be available for early viewing”. Nottinghamshire Live. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
  7. ^ Thornham, Marc (9 December 2025). “5 launches refreshed daytime line-up in battle for audiences”. Retrieved 11 January 2026.
  8. ^ Hirst, Lauren (6 January 2026). “Brookside’s Philip Olivier and Suzanne Collins join Hollyoaks”. BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
  9. ^ McIntosh, Stephen; Schroer, Lola (7 January 2026). “The Traitors: Identity of ‘secret traitor’ revealed”. BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  10. ^ Edwards, Oscar (9 January 2026). “Gabby Logan pays tribute to Welsh legend Terry Yorath after death”. BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
  11. ^ Youngs, Ian (7 January 2026). “Heated Rivalry: When and where to watch as steamy ice hockey hit reaches UK screens”. BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  12. ^ Nimoni, Fiona (10 January 2026). “Love Island: All Stars villa evacuated over wildfires”. BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 11 January 2026.
  13. ^ Rawnsley, Jessica (17 January 2026). “Ant and Dec sorry after ‘insensitive’ podcast promo prompts backlash”. BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
  14. ^ Glynn, Paul (21 January 2026). “BBC to make shows for YouTube, as new content deal announced”. BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  15. ^ “Sky News to launch new late-night show The Wrap, hosted by Anna Botting and Gillian Joseph”. Sky News. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
  16. ^ O’Connor, Barry (14 January 2026). “Fair City: Corrie legend Beverley Callard joins cast of Irish soap”. BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
  17. ^ “Jessica Knappett celebrates midwifery with new sitcom Push | Royal Television Society”. rts.org.uk. 7 October 2025. Retrieved 31 December 2025.
  18. ^ Adams, Michael (30 December 2025). “Coronation Street spoilers as Emmerdale crossover sees devastating death”. Radio Times. Retrieved 31 December 2025.
  19. ^ Richardson, Hollie; Catterall, Ali; Duggins, Alexi (6 January 2026). “TV tonight: a divisive Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? spin-off”. The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  20. ^ Yossman, K.J.; Shafer, Ellise (3 December 2025). “HBO Max Sets March 2026 Launch in U.K., Ireland”. Variety. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
  21. ^ “Avis de décès de Gregory, Peter DE POLNAY né DE POLNAY paru le vendredi, janvier 02, 2026”. www.simplifia.fr. Retrieved 4 January 2026.
  22. ^ “Shakespeare & Company co-founder Tina Packer dies at 87”. timesunion.com. Retrieved 10 January 2026.
  23. ^ “Family of EastEnders actor Derek Martin share tribute after his death aged 92”. The Independent. 11 January 2026. Retrieved 11 January 2026.

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