UK TV Returning Series 2022
by Mark_a_Wood | created - 25 Nov 2021 | updated - 13 Nov 2022 | PublicA list of British television programmes scheduled to return in 2022.
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1. Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains (2021– )
Comedy
Comedy panel show hosted by the Welsh comedian. Celebrity guests try to convince Rhod that their teenage years were the most embarrassing
Stars: Rhod Gilbert, Aisling Bea, Richard Ayoade, Jimmy Carr
Votes: 75
The comedy chat show returns for a Fourth Series in Summer 2022 on Comedy Central UK.
2. The Outlaws (2021– )
TV-MA | 58 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Seven strangers from different walks of life forced together to complete a community payback sentence in Bristol.
Stars: Rhianne Barreto, Darren Boyd, Gamba Cole, Jessica Gunning
Votes: 15,429
The comedy drama returns for a Second Series in late Spring 2022.
3. The Other One (2017– )
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy
After Colin Walcott drops dead at his birthday party, his wife Tess, and daughter Cathy, discover he had a long-term mistress, Marilyn, by whom he has daughter, Cat.
Stars: Ellie White, Lauren Socha, Siobhan Finneran, Rebecca Front
Votes: 1,871
The sitcom returns for a Covid-19 delayed Second Series in Spring 2022 on BBC One.
4. Hypothetical (2019–2022)
44 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Two teams of comedians are tested on their ability to deal with a series of ridiculous hypothetical scenarios.
Stars: James Acaster, Josh Widdicombe, Nina Wadia, Susie Dent
Votes: 671
8-episodes. The wacky comedy panel show returns for a Fourth Series.
Commences May 2022 on Dave.
5. Inside No. 9 (2014– )
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Genre-mixing anthology series, inviting viewers into some very different and enigmatic No. 9s.
Stars: Reece Shearsmith, Steve Pemberton, Derek Jacobi, Aimee-Ffion Edwards
Votes: 19,626
6-episodes. The darkly comical anthology programme returns for a Seventh Series.
Coming soon to BBC Two.
6. Comedians Giving Lectures (2019–2022)
30 min | Comedy
Sara Pascoe challenges fellow comedians to deliver an inspiring lecture on a random topic of her choosing. They are given the title of a real lecture but not the content, their oratory skills are judged by experts in the topic.
Stars: Sara Pascoe, Nick Mohammed, Lolly Adefope, Phil Wang
Votes: 64
6-episodes. The programme in which comedians give their own version of real academic lectures returns for a Third Series.
Commences 10pm Monday, 18th April 2022 - concludes 10pm Monday, 23rd May 2022 on Dave.
7. Pilgrimage (2018– )
Documentary
Seven celebrities from different faiths embark on an historical pilgrimage.
Stars: Lee Ingleby, Neil Morrissey, Ed Byrne, Debbie McGee
Votes: 91
3-episodes. The programme in which celebrities walk a Medieval pilgrimage route returns for a Fourth Series.
Commences 9pm Friday, 8th April 2022 - concludes on BBC Two.
8. The Split (2018–2022)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama
The Defoes, a family of female divorce lawyers, are forced to face their past following the return of their estranged father after a 30-year absence.
Stars: Nicola Walker, Stephen Mangan, Annabel Scholey, Fiona Button
Votes: 10,369
6-episodes. The drama about a family of lawyers returns for a Third and final Series.
Commences 9pm Monday, 4th April 2022 - concludes 9pm Monday, 9th May 2022 on BBC One.
*All 6-episode available via BBC iPlayer after broadcast of episode 1.*
9. Have I Got News for You (1990– )
29 min | Comedy, Game-Show, News
Long-running satirical news quiz featuring regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton. Originally chaired by Angus Deayton, the series has adopted "guest hosts" since 2002.
Stars: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton, Angus Deayton, Alexander Armstrong
Votes: 5,478
9-episodes. The long-running topical comedy panel show returns for a Sixty-Third Series.
Commenced 9pm Friday, 1st April 2022 - concludes 9pm Friday, 27th May 2022 on BBC One.
*Series 64 will be broadcast in late 2022*
10. Not Going Out (2006– )
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
The mishaps of slacker Lee and the love of his life, Lucy along with their friends & family.
Stars: Lee Mack, Sally Bretton, Katy Wix, Hugh Dennis
Votes: 7,903
6-episodes. The long-running sitcom returns for a Twelfth Series.
Commenced 9:30pm Friday, 25th March 2022 - concludes 9:30pm Friday, 29th April 2022 on BBC One.
*Series 13 has already been commissioned and is expected to air in either late 2022 or early 2023 + a special episode featuring Frank's funeral is also planned.*
11. Bloods (2021–2022)
30 min | Comedy
When tough-acting loner Maleek (Kayo) is paired with over-friendly divorcee Wendy, their partnership looks dead on arrival. But pretty soon they're giving each other life support.
Stars: Jane Horrocks, Samson Kayo, Lucy Punch, Julian Barratt
Votes: 1,874
10-episodes. The sitcom about mismatched paramedics working in the London Ambulance Service returns for a Second Series - now on Sky Comedy.
Commenced 10pm Wednesday, 16th March 2022 - concludes 2022 on Sky Comedy.
12. Kate & Koji (2020–2022)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
A working-class woman who runs an old-fashioned café in a neglected seaside town develops a strong, if sometimes volatile, friendship with an asylum-seeking African doctor.
Stars: Brenda Blethyn, Blake Harrison, Victor McGuire, Barbara Flynn
Votes: 1,049
6-episodes. The ITV sitcom finally returns for a Second Series that has been so delayed by Covid-19 that they have had to recast the lead male character.
Commenced 9pm Wednesday, 16th March 2022 - concludes 9:30pm Wedesday, 13th April 2022 on ITV.
13. This Is MY House (2021–2022)
59 min | Game-Show
Four people walk into a home and say, "This Is MY House". The catch, only one of them is telling the truth.
Stars: Judi Love, Richard Madeley, Sophie Willan, Stacey Dooley
Votes: 128
10-episodes. The fun game in which a celebrity panel try to guess which of the contestants is the real homeowner returns for a Second Series - commencing with a celebrity special for Comic Relief.
Commenced 8pm Wednesday, 16th March 2022 - concludes on BBC One.
14. Grantchester (2014–2025)
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A Cambridgeshire clergyman finds himself investigating a series of mysterious wrongdoings in his small village of Grantchester.
Stars: Robson Green, Tessa Peake-Jones, Al Weaver, Kacey Ainsworth
Votes: 17,182
6-episodes. The period crime drama returns for a Seventh Series.
Commenced 9pm Friday, 11th March 2022 - concludes on ITV.
15. A Country Life for Half the Price with Kate Humble (2020– )
60 min | Documentary
Kate travels around the UK meeting people who have swapped life in the city for a simpler, more self-sufficient life in the British countryside.
Star: Kate Humble
Votes: 22
6-episodes. The programme in which Kate meets families relocating to the countryside returns for a Third Series.
Commenced 7pm Thursday, 10th March 2022 - concludes on Channel 5.
16. Interior Design Masters (2019– )
44 min | Game-Show
Interior designers compete for a life-changing design contract and opportunity to work with a prestigious commercial client.
Stars: Michelle Ogundehin, Alan Carr, Fearne Cotton, Sophie Robinson
Votes: 1,677
8-episodes. The Alan Carr fronted interior design returns for a Third Series.
Commenced 9pm Wednesday, 9th March 2022 - concludes on BBC One.
17. Meet the Richardsons (2020– )
40 min | Comedy
Mockumentary focusing on real-life comedy couple Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont, who play aptly fictionalised versions of themselves, their home and work lives, and relationships with their Hebden Bridge neighbours and celebrity friends.
Stars: Lucy Beaumont, Jon Richardson, Elsie Richardson, Damion Priestley
Votes: 905
10-episodes. The mockumentary sitcom about the husband and wife comedians returns for a Third Series.
Commenced 10pm Thursday, 3rd March 2022 - concludes 10pm Thursday, 5th May 2022 on Dave.
18. Paul Sinha's TV Showdown (2021–2022)
45 min | Game-Show
Chaser, stand-up comedian and TV trivia genius Paul Sinha hosts this quiz show in which familiar faces from the world of telly do battle. The two teams test their knowledge of what's on the box.
Stars: Paul Sinha, Rob Beckett, Fay Ripley, Jonathan Ross
Votes: 30
6-episodes. The celebrity comedy quiz show all about television trivia returns for a Second Series.
Commenced 9:40pm Saturday, 19th February 2022 - concludes 9:40pm Saturday, 26th March 2022 on ITV.
19. Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway (2002–2024)
TV-PG | 50 min | Comedy, Game-Show
A game show hosted by Ant and Dec filled with stunts, sketches, and special guest appearances.
Stars: Declan Donnelly, Anthony McPartlin, Stephen Mulhern, Andi Peters
Votes: 1,860
The grand shiny floor entertainment format returns for a Series.
Commenced Saturday, 19th February 2022 - concludes on ITV.
20. Extraordinary Escapes (2021– )
Documentary
Sandi Toksvig explores some of the UK's most remote and beautiful holiday destinations, accompanied by some of her favorite women.
Stars: Sandi Toksvig, Jessica Hynes, Alison Steadman, Sindhu Vee
Votes: 102
The mindful travel series presented by Sandi Toksvig returns for a Second Series.
Commenced 9pm Thursday, 17th February 2022 - concludes on Channel 4.
21. Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators (2018– )
TV-PG | 45 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
An oddball couple of private detectives named Luella Shakespeare and Frank Hathaway investigate crime in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Stars: Mark Benton, Jo Joyner, Patrick Walshe McBride, Tomos Eames
Votes: 5,935
10-episodes. The Covid-19 delayed Fourth Series of the popular daytime crime drama finally lands.
Commenced 2:15pm Monday, 14th February 2022 - concluded 2:15pm Friday, 25th February 2022 on BBC One.
22. Tony Robinson's History of Britain (2020–2022)
60 min | Documentary, History
The actor and history enthusiast explores the history of Britain through the everyday lives of ordinary people during four periods of British history.
Stars: Tony Robinson, Jaega Wise, Ninya Mikhaila, Alex Hildred
Votes: 70
4-episodes. The history documentary series returns for a Covid-19 delayed Second Series.
Commenced 7:30pm Saturday, 12th February 2022 - concludes on Channel 5.
23. The Wall (II) (2019–2022)
49 min | Game-Show
Danny Dyer hosts the British version of the American game show that has been exported around the world. With questions voiced by Angela Rippon.
Stars: Danny Dyer, Angela Rippon, Sally Lindsay, Stacey Dooley
Votes: 86
6-episodes. The 'civilian' version of the British version of the game show returns for a Fourth Series.
Commenced 7:45pm Saturday, 12th February 2022 - concludes on BBC One.
24. Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable (2021– )
Comedy
Three celebrities are invited in to a confessional to find out who's committed sins that are so bad that they should be declared unforgivable.
Stars: Mel Giedroyc, Lou Sanders, Joel Dommett, Rosie Jones
Votes: 121
8-episodes. The comedy chat show/confessional returns for a Second Series.
Commenced 10pm Tuesday, 8th February 2022 - concluded 10pm Tuesday, 29th March 2022 on Dave.
25. Starstruck (2021–2023)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Romance
A millennial in London is juggling two dead-end jobs and navigating the awkward morning-after-the-night-before when she discovers the complications of accidentally sleeping with a film star.
Stars: Rose Matafeo, Nikesh Patel, Emma Sidi, Al Roberts
Votes: 8,594
6-episodes. Rose Matafeo's sitcom returns for a Second Series.
Commenced 10pm Monday, 7th February 2022 - concluded 10pm Monday, 14th March 2022 on BBC Three.
26. A&E After Dark (2020– )
65 min | Documentary
A look behind the scenes at Hull Royal Infirmary, showing the night time challenges faced by NHS staff working in the Accident and Emergency Department.
Star: Bill Fellows
Votes: 27
10-episodes. The documentary series following the work of staff at Hull Royal Infirmary returns for a Third Series.
Commenced 9pm Friday, 4th February 2022 - concludes on Channel 5.
27. Your Garden Made Perfect (2021– )
Reality-TV
This spin-off series uses the same technology used in Your Home Made Perfect (2019) to enable home-owners to see what their gardens and outdoor spaces could be transformed into.
Stars: Angela Scanlon, Joel Bird, Tayshan Hayden-Smith, Helen Elks-Smith
Votes: 75
6-episodes. The garden makeover programme that utilises Virtual Reality technology returns for a Second Series.
Commenced 8pm Friday, 4th February 2022 - concluded 9pm Friday, 11th March 2022 on BBC Two.
28. Secrets of the Transport Museum (2021– )
60 min | Documentary, History
Documentary series following the Brooklands Museum volunteers and staff as they mend, maintain and restore the most extraordinary historic motors and airplanes in the world.
Stars: Sanjeev Bhaskar, Abbie Eaton, Billy Monger, Perry Barwick
Votes: 14
10-episodes. The documentary series following the work of staff and volunteers at Brooklands Museum returns for a Second Series.
Commenced 8pm Tuesday, 1st February 2022 - concludes on Yesterday.
29. The Great British Menu (2006– )
Reality-TV
Top British chefs compete against each other and are scored by a panel of acclaimed judges for the chance to cook one course of a four course banquet.
Stars: Matthew Fort, Oliver Peyton, Andi Oliver, Jennie Bond
Votes: 465
The cookery competition returns for an Eighteenth Series.
Commenced 8pm Tuesday, 1st February 2022 - concludes on BBC Two.
30. Fraud Squad (2019– )
45 min | Documentary, Crime
Documentary series following the work of the investigators who track down the criminals defrauding Britain's public purse of billions of pounds every year - ranging from organised criminal gangs to individual employees.
Stars: Michelle Ackerley, Paul Candelent, Chris Wilson, Andy Anson
Votes: 16
10-episodes. The daytime documentary series returns for a Fourth Series.
Commenced 10am Monday, 31st January 2022 - concludes on BBC One.
31. Celebrity Hunted (2017– )
54 min | Reality-TV
Celebrity participants go on the run and try to avoid their hunters to raise money for the Stand Up To Cancer charity.
Stars: Jonathan Smith, Ben Owen, Peter Bleksley, Chloe Veitch
Votes: 206
6-episodes. The celebrity version of the fugitive programme returns for a Fourth Series.
Commenced 9pm Sunday, 30th January 2022 - concludes on Channel 4.
*All 6-episodes available via All4 following broadcast of first episode.*
32. Simply Raymond Blanc (2021–2022)
Documentary
The Michelin-starred chef will share the secrets of a new collection of simple, delicious, achievable recipes, that can be put together easily and quickly whilst still delivering amazing results.
Stars: Raymond Blanc, A.J. Linstrum, Paul Ainsworth, Jean-Christophe Novelli
Votes: 22
10-episodes. The cookery programme returns for a Second Series.
Commenced 11:40am Saturday, 29th January 2022 - concludes on ITV.
33. The Last Leg (2012– )
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Aussie comedian and amputee athlete, Adam Hills, British comedian Josh Widdicombe, UK's most famous amputee comedian Alex Brooker, and their celebrity guests provide topical commentary on the week.
Stars: Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe, Alex Brooker, Rosie Jones
Votes: 1,672
The topical comedy chat show returns for a Twenty-Fifth Series.
Commenced 10pm Friday, 28th January 2022 - concludes on Channel 4.
34. World's Most Scenic River Journeys (2021– )
60 min | Documentary
The stories of epic trips along scenic waterways in Europe and North America, meeting some of the characters who live and work on and alongside them. Narrated by Bill Nighy.
Star: Bill Nighy
Votes: 42
10-episodes. The documentary series following journeys down some of the world's most beautiful waterways returns for a Second Series.
Commenced 7pm Friday, 28th January 2022 - concludes on Channel 5.
35. The Mind of Herbert Clunkerdunk (2019–2022)
Comedy
Spencer Jones stars as his alter ego Herbert Clunkerdunk - a man constantly interrupted by his own imagination.
Stars: Spencer Jones, Lucy Pearman, Dominic Coleman, Winona Jones
Votes: 211
5-episodes. The surreal sitcom written by and starring Spencer Jones returns for a Second Series.
Commenced 10pm Wednesday, 26th January 2022 - concludes on BBC Two.
36. The Good Karma Hospital (2017–2023)
Not Rated | 60 min | Drama
Doctor Ruby Walker arrives in India looking for a job and a distraction from her heartbreak. She anticipates the sunshine and picture-perfect beaches, but not the realities of work at an under-resourced hospital.
Stars: Amanda Redman, Darshan Jariwala, Nimmi Harasgama, Neil Morrissey
Votes: 2,866
6-episodes. The medical drama set in a hospital in southern India returns for a pandemic delayed Fourth Series.
Commenced 8pm Sunday, 23rd January 2022 - concludes on ITV.
37. 24 Hours in A&E (2011– )
60 min | Documentary
British television series following the hard and dedicated work of the NHS doctors and nurses battling to keep Britain alive and well.
Stars: Anthony Philipson, Anthony Philipson, Peggy Coldwells
Votes: 530
The long-running documentary series following the work of Accident & Emergency department staff returns for a Twenty-Sixth Series.
Commenced 9pm Tuesday, 18th January 2022 - concludes on Channel 4.
38. Celebs Go Dating (2016– )
Reality-TV, Romance
British reality dating series in which an exclusive dating agency attempts to match single celebrities with various members of the public.
Stars: Rob Beckett, Tom Read Wilson, Paul Carrick Brunson, Anna Williamson
Votes: 270
The dating show in which celebs meet members of the public returns for a Tenth Series.
Commenced 9pm Monday, 17th January 2022 - concludes on E4.
39. 999: What's Your Emergency? (2012– )
Documentary
The dispatches of the emergency services in various parts of the UK are followed.
Stars: Hugo Speer, Julian Barratt, Holly Goodhall, Paul Golding
Votes: 194
The documentary series following the work of emergency services around the UK returns for a Fourteenth Series.
Commenced 9pm Monday, 17th January 2022 - concludes on Channel 4.
40. Bradley Walsh & Son: Breaking Dad (2019– )
30 min | Adventure, Reality-TV
Bradley Walsh is not interested in travelling the world, unlike his son Barney. Now Barney has turned 21 he's invited his dad to come with him on a coming of age road trip to the USA.
Stars: Bradley Walsh, Barney Walsh, Alexander Armstrong, Divine Prince Ty Emmecca
Votes: 147
6-episodes. The father and son duo return with a Fourth Series of the adventurous travelogue.
Commenced 8pm Monday, 17th January 2022 - concludes on ITV.
41. Rip Off Britain: Holidays (2013– )
45 min | Reality-TV
Angela Rippon, Gloria Hunniford and Julia Somerville return to investigate viewers' holiday disasters, with invaluable advice to avoid being caught out the same way.
Stars: Angela Rippon, Gloria Hunniford, Julia Somerville, Simon Calder
Votes: 14
10-episodes. The consumer affairs series looking at holidays returns for a Tenth Series.
Commenced 10am Monday, 17th January 2022 - concluded 10am Friday, 28th January 2022 on BBC One.
42. Dancing on Ice (I) (2006– )
60 min | Family, Reality-TV
Two past Olympic winners pair up random celebrities with professional skaters. The professionals - with some help from the Olympic winners - create dances on the ice as they go head to head for the chance to win.
Stars: Jayne Torvill, Phillip Schofield, Christopher Dean, Holly Willoughby
Votes: 545
The celebrity ice skating competition returns for a series.
Commenced 6:30pm Sunday, 16th January 2022 - concludes on ITV.
43. Peston (2018– )
60 min | News, Talk-Show
Robert Peston presents a new Wednesday evening political talk show interviewing leading figures from British politics about the issues of the day. Replacing Peston on Sunday (2016).
Stars: Robert Peston, Anushka Asthana, John McDonnell, Jess Phillips
Votes: 22
ITV's flagship political discussion programme returns for an Eighth Series.
Commenced 10:45pm Wednesday, 12th January 2022 - concludes on ITV.
44. The Bay (2019– )
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Police in the Morecambe Bay area in Lancashire investigate missing persons and suspicious deaths.
Stars: Daniel Ryan, Erin Shanagher, Andrew Dowbiggin, Thomas Law
Votes: 11,285
6-episodes. The crime drama set in Morecambe, Lancashire returns for a Third Series.
Commenced 9pm Wednesday, 12th January 2022 - concludes on ITV.
*All 6-episodes available via ITV Hub following broadcast of episode 1*
*ITV have commissioned a Fourth Series.*
45. Guessable? (2020– )
60 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Sara Pascoe hosts this fun panel show that puts a twist on classic family games. Alan Davies and Darren Harriott captain the two teams of celebrities competing to identify who or what is inside a mystery box.
Stars: Sara Pascoe, Alan Davies, Darren Harriott, John Kearns
Votes: 134
12-episodes. The comedy panel show/guessing game returns for a Third Series.
Commenced 9pm Monday, 10th January 2022 - concludes on Comedy Central UK.
*Broadcast of Series 3 suspended due to the collapse in viewing figures.*
46. Underground Marvels (I) (2019– )
60 min | Documentary
British documentary series exploring incredible feats of human endeavour underground, revealing what people have built, where they have built it, how and why.
Stars: Chris Jarman, Jason Desporte
Votes: 52
10-episodes. The documentary looking at remarkable man-made underground stuctures around the world returns for a Second Series.
Commenced 8pm Monday, 10th January 2022 - concludes on Yesterday.
*Note: May have already been broadcast on the Science Channel in the USA under the title Underground Marvels.*
47. Bargain-Loving Brits in the Sun (2016– )
60 min | Documentary, Reality-TV
Follows the lives of British people who have opted to move to Benidorm for a low-cost life full of fun in the sun.
Stars: John Thomson, Keith Nicol, Jane Buckle
Votes: 65
6-episodes. The documentary series about British ex-pats in Spain returns for Seventh & Eighth Series.
Series 7: Commenced 9pm Sunday, 9th January 2022 - concludes 9pm Sunday, 13th February 2022 on Channel 5.
Series 8: Commences 8pm Sunday, 20th February 2022 - concludes on Channel 5.
48. Vera (2011–2025)
TV-PG | 90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
With her caustic wit and singular charm, DCI Vera Stanhope leads her team as they face a series of captivating murder mysteries set against the breathtaking Northumberland landscape.
Stars: Brenda Blethyn, Jon Morrison, Riley Jones, Kenny Doughty
Votes: 20,049
The series recommenced 8pm Sunday, 9th January 2022.
49. Sally Lindsay's Posh Sleepover (2021–2022)
60 min | Documentary
The actress visits upmarket homes around the UK for an overnight stay. Sally looks around the opulent residences getting a taste of the owners' luxury lifestyles.
Stars: Sally Lindsay, Jacqueline Gold, Pete Bury
Votes: 20
6-episodes. The series in which the actress stays over as a house guest of the super-rich returns for a Second Series.
Commenced 9:30pm Saturday, 8th January 2022 - concluded 9:30pm Saturday, 12th February 2022 on Channel 5.
50. Secrets of the Royal Palaces (2021– )
44 min | Documentary, History
The less known stories about the British royals, their history and their homes.
Stars: Samantha Bond, Tony McMahon, Julie Montagu, Richard Kay
Votes: 31
8-episodes. The documentary series returns for a Second Series.
Commenced 8:30pm Saturday, 8th January 2022 - concludes on Channel 5.
51. A Discovery of Witches (2018–2022)
TV-MA | 1,107 min | Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Diana Bishop, historian and witch, accesses Ashmole 782 and knows she must solve its mysteries. She is offered help by the enigmatic Matthew Clairmont, but he's a vampire and witches should never trust vampires.
Stars: Matthew Goode, Teresa Palmer, Alex Kingston, Gregg Chilingirian
Votes: 60,833
7-episodes. The time-travelling supernatural drama returns for a Third and Final Series.
Commenced 9pm Friday, 7th January 2022 - concluded on Sky Max, Sky Showcase, Sky Replay and NOW TV.
*All 7-episodes available after broadcast of episode 1.*
52. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2012– )
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
A raunchy spoof edition of Countdown (1982) with the stars of 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005).
Stars: Jimmy Carr, Susie Dent, John Pohlhammer, Rachel Riley
Votes: 6,596
The cheeky comedy version of the long-running daytime game show returns for a Twenty-Second Series.
Commenced 9pm Friday, 7th January 2022 - concludes on Channel 4.
53. Death in Paradise (2011– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Cultures collide when British Detective Inspector is transferred from England to the Caribbean island of Saint Marie to head the island's police department.
Stars: Elizabeth Bourgine, Don Warrington, Danny John-Jules, Joséphine Jobert
Votes: 27,987
8-episodes. The tropical murder mystery programme returns for an Eleventh Series.
Commenced 9pm Friday, 7th January 2022 - concludes on BBC One.
54. Would I Lie to You? (2007– )
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Two teams, lead by their team leader (either Lee Mack or David Mitchell), have to try and make the other team believe their crazy stories.
Stars: David Mitchell, Lee Mack, Rob Brydon, Paul Ridley
Votes: 9,682
10-episodes. The popular comedy panel show returns for a Fifteenth Series.
Commenced 8:30pm Friday, 7th January 2022 - concludes 8:30pm Friday, 11th March 2022 on BBC One.
*Filming on Series 16 gets underway in March 2022 for broadcast later in the year.*
55. Kate Humble's Coastal Britain (2021– )
60 min | Documentary
Join Kate as she explores some of Britain's beautiful coastal destinations on foot. As the naturalist walks the coastal paths she visits places of interest along the way and meets some of the people who live and work there.
Stars: Kate Humble, Raynor Winn
Votes: 41
8-episodes. The series that follows Kate as she walks Britain's coastal paths visiting places on interest returns for a Second Series.
Commenced 8pm Friday, 7th January 2022 - concludes on Channel 5.
56. George Clarke's Amazing Spaces (2012– )
Documentary
George Clarke explores the extraordinary world of small builds, where people turn tiny spaces into the most incredible places to live, work and play. He even tries making a few of his own.
Stars: George Clarke, William Hardie
Votes: 296
Commenced 8pm Friday, 7th January 2022 - concludes on Channel 4.
57. First Dates (2013– )
60 min | Reality-TV, Romance
Initially an experiment in which real dates are filmed, and then viewers get the chance to apply to date the unsuccessful participants the following week. Later this aspect was removed and replaced with a cast of regular restaurant staff.
Stars: Brian Protheroe, Fred Sirieix, CiCi Coleman, Merlin Griffiths
Votes: 1,249
Commenced 10pm Thursday, 6th January 2022 - concludes on Channel 4.
58. Critical Condition (2019– )
60 min | Documentary
Documentary series following the work of staff at Stoke-on-Trent's Royal University Hospital. With no narration it is the front-line NHS staff who explain the emergency cases they are faced with and the course of action they will take.
Star: Daniel Hern
Votes: 25
12-episodes. The documentary series following staff at the University Hospital of the North Midlands in Stoke-on-Trent returns for a Third Series.
Commenced 9pm Thursday, 6th January 2022 - concludes on Channel 5.
59. The Apprentice UK (2005– )
59 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV
20 young entrepreneurs compete in several business tasks, and must survive the weekly firings in order to become the business partner of one of the most successful businessmen.
Stars: Alan Sugar, Mark Halliley, Karren Brady, Nick Hewer
Votes: 3,505
12-episodes. The British version of the entrepreneurial competition returns for a Sixteenth Series.
Commenced 9pm Thursday, 6th January 2022 - concludes on BBC One.
60. The Dog House (2019– )
60 min | Documentary
Observational documentary set inside Wood Green animal charity in Godmanchester. Following the work of staff, who are committed to matching their homeless dogs with prospective new owners.
Stars: Andrew Buchan, Chris Brown, Perry Fitzpatrick, Jade Odle
Votes: 460
The documentary series following the work of Wood Green animal shelter returns for a Third Series.
Commenced 8pm Thursday, 6th January 2022 - concludes on Channel 4.
61. Dragons' Den (II) (2005– )
60 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV
Budding entrepreneurs, inventors, and small businessmen pitch their ideas to five "dragons"--real-life business leaders and millionaires.
Stars: Evan Davis, Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Duncan Bannatyne
Votes: 2,514
14-episodes. The British version of the entrepreneurial investment programme returns for a Nineteenth Series.
Commenced 8pm Thursday, 6th January 2022 - concludes on BBC One.
62. Mandy (2019– )
15 min | Comedy
Mandy is a hapless, jobless heroine whose daft adventures mostly end in disaster. She's got Big Dreams, but can she actually be bothered?
Stars: Diane Morgan, Michelle Greenidge, Michael Spicer, Mark Silcox
Votes: 2,139
6-episodes. Diane Morgan's sitcom returns for a Second Series.
Commenced 10pm Wednesday, 5th January 2022 - concluded 10:15pm Wdnesday, 19th January 2022 on BBC Two.
*All 6-episodes available via BBC iPlayer after broadcast of first episode.*
63. 22 Kids and Counting (2021–2024)
60 min | Documentary
Cameras follow Britain's largest family, the Radfords, as they welcome their newest arrival - just as the UK is preparing to go into lockdown due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Stars: Sally Lindsay, Simon Callow
Votes: 82
10-episodes. The documentary following the exploits of Brtain's largest family returns for a Second Series.
Commenced 9pm Wednesday, 5th January 2022 - concludes on Channel 5.
64. Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild (2013– )
Documentary, Adventure
A British urbanite follows in the footsteps of various individuals, who against all odds, have willingly forsaken the luxuries and lifestyle of the modern world, for a less-than-ordinary life in the wilderness.
Stars: Ben Fogle, Ian Usher, Vanessa Anderson, Mickey Cofer
Votes: 662
8-episodes. The series which sees Ben visit people around the world living alternative lifestyles returns for a Sixteenth Series.
Commenced 9pm Tuesday, 4th January 2022 - concludes on Channel 5.
65. Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly (2019– )
60 min | Reality-TV
Observational documentary series following the work of master dog trainer Graeme Hall as he finds long-lasting solutions for dogs with issues.
Stars: Joanna Scanlan, Graeme Hall
Votes: 120
6-episodes. The documentary series following the work of expert dog trainer Graeme Hall returns for a Fourth Series.
Commenced 8pm Tuesday, 4th January 2022 - concludes on Channel 5.
66. Morning Live (2020– )
44 min | Talk-Show
Kym Marsh and Gethin Jones present a weekday morning magazine programme featuring a mixture of topical discussion and expert advice.
Stars: Gethin Jones, Kym Marsh, Xand van Tulleken, Rav Wilding
Votes: 23
The BBC One morning magazine programme continues its Third Series.
Re-commenced 9:15am Tuesday, 4th January 2022 - concludes on BBC One.
67. The Yorkshire Auction House (2021– )
60 min | Documentary
Observational documentary series following auctioneer Angus Ashworth and his staff throughout the process from house viewings to auction day as they travel around the UK looking for antiques and collectables to sell.
Stars: Annie Hulley, Angus Ashworth
Votes: 38
The series that follows auctioneer Angus Ashworth visiting people's homes and buying their unwanted antiques returns for a Second Series.
Commenced 9pm Monday, 3rd January 2022 - concludes on Really.
*A Third Series has already been commissioned by Really/Discovery+.*
68. The Cabins (2021–2022)
60 min | Reality-TV, Romance
Singletons couple up and move into their own cosy log cabin with their new partner as their first official date begins. After 24 hours they have to decide if they would like to spend more time together - or call it a day and walk away
Stars: Maisie Adam, Sarah Hutchinson, David Potts, Yasmin Evans
Votes: 80
The romantic Reality TV programme returns for a Second Series.
Commenced 9pm Bank Holiday Monday, 3rd January 2022 - concludes on ITV2.
69. Warship: Life at Sea (2018–2022)
240 min | Documentary
Revealing documentary series about the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Duncan, following life on board for her crew of two hundred and eighty.
Stars: Mark Tattersall, Loz Guest
Votes: 130
5-episodes. The documentary series chronicling life on board a Royal Navy warship returns for a Third Series.
Commenced 9pm Bank Holiday Monday, 3rd January 2022 - concluded 9pm Monday, 7th February 2022 on Channel 5.
*Channel 5 have commissioned a Fourth Series of the successful documentary series.*
70. 24 Hours in Police Custody (2014– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Crime
Cameras follow Bedfordshire Police over a 24 hour period as they respond to emergencies, investigate crimes, arrest suspects and battle against the clock.
Stars: Zawe Ashton, Royce Pierreson, Attiq Malik, Brett Jones
Votes: 946
9pm Monday, 3rd January 2022 & Tuesday, 4th January 2022 on Channel 4
71. Celebrity Coach Trip (2010– )
Reality-TV
Stars: Brendan Sheerin, Clara Amfo, Dave Vitty, Lesley Joseph
Votes: 52
Following a two-year absence due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the celebrity version of the reality TV/games show returns for a Seventh Series.
Commenced 8pm Bank Holiday Monday, 3rd January 2022 - concludes on E4.
72. Rick Stein's Cornwall (2021–2023)
29 min | Documentary
Rick reveals the Cornwall that he knows and loves, championing the food, history, music, art and culture of the county many locals argue should be a country in its own right.
Stars: Rick Stein, Dawn French, Barry Humphries, Alex Polizzi
Votes: 125
15-episodes. The chef continues his exploration of Cornwall in a Second Series.
Commenced 6:30pm Bank Holiday Monday, 3rd January 2022 - concludes on BBC Two.
73. Antiques Road Trip (2010– )
45 min | Reality-TV
Two antiques experts compete against each other over five days buying antiques and selling them in five auctions. The programme is done in a light hearted fashion with all profits going to charity.
Stars: Tim Wonnacott, James Braxton, Izzie Balmer, Catherine Southon
Votes: 297
25-episodes. The light-hearted daytime antiques competition returns for a Twenty-Fourth Serie.
Commenced 4:30pm Bank Holiday Monday, 3rd January 2022 - concludes on BBC One.
74. The Farmers' Country Showdown (2017– )
45 min | Documentary
Observational documentary series celebrating inspirational British farming families and the rural events at which they showcase their produce by competing to win awards.
Stars: Denis Lawson, Bill Paterson, Angela Jackson, Chris Ecob
Votes: 27
20-episodes. The documentary series looking at agricultural shows and the people who compete in them returns for a Sixth Series.
Commenced 3:45pm Bank Holiday Monday, 3rd January 2022 - concludes on BBC One.
75. Father Brown (2013– )
TV-PG | 52 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
In the early 1950s, Father Brown, a Roman Catholic priest based in the fictional Cotswold village of Kembleford, uses his distinctive skills to solve various crimes.
Stars: Mark Williams, John Burton, Sorcha Cusack, Jack Deam
Votes: 15,007
10-episodes. The period daytime drama returns for a Covid-19 delayed Ninth Series.
Commenced 1:25pm Bank Holiday Monday, 3rd January 2022 - concluded 1:45pm Friday, 14th January 2022 on BBC One.
76. Moment of Proof (2021– )
29 min | Documentary, Crime
True-crime documentary series telling the story of police investigations, focused on the moment detectives realise they have cracked the case. It may be a DNA match, the moment an alibi is disproven or a dramatic interview room confession.
Stars: Chuku Modu, Paul Candelent, Trevor Dickey, Tony Blake
Votes: 50
15-episodes. The daytime true crime documentary returns for a Second Series.
Commenced 10:45am Bank Holiday Monday, 3rd January 2022 - concludes on BBC One.
77. Jeremy Vine (2018– )
120 min | News, Reality-TV, Talk-Show
Jeremy Vine hosts a topical discussion show, replacing long-running topical show The Wright Stuff (2000) on weekday mornings. Vine and his panel of guests discuss the stories making the news before the debate is thrown open to the viewers.
Stars: Jeremy Vine, Storm, Alexis Conran, Carole Malone
Votes: 149
The morning topical discussion programme returns for a Fifth Series.
Commenced 9:15am Bank Holiday Monday, 3rd January 2022 - concludes December 2022 on Channel 5.
78. Call the Midwife (2012– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, History
Chronicles the lives of a group of midwives living in East London in the late 1950s to late 1960s.
Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Laura Main, Jenny Agutter, Stephen McGann
Votes: 31,479
8-episodes. The ratings-winning period drama returns for an Eleventh Series.
Commenced 8pm Sunday, 2nd January 2022 - concludes on BBC One.
79. The Great Pottery Throw Down (2015– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV
Ten home potters from around the country head to Stoke-on-Trent, the home of pottery, in their quest to become Top Potter.
Stars: Keith Brymer Jones, Richard Miller, Rose Schmits, Siobhán McSweeney
Votes: 1,460
10-episodes. The pottery contest returns for a Fifth Series with Ellie Taylor standing in as presenter.
Commenced 7:45pm Sunday, 2nd January 2022 - concluded 7:45pm Sunday, 6th March 2022 on Channel 4.
80. Eating with My Ex (2017–2022)
Reality-TV
Exes reunite to have a lunch at a public place and see if that was a good or a bad idea.
Stars: Alice Levine, Rick Hübner, London Hughes, Freddie Bentley
Votes: 30
The BBC Three relationship programme returns for a Fifth Series.
Dropped onto BBC iPlayer on Sunday, 2nd January 2022.
81. The Masked Singer UK (2020– )
Documentary, Family, Game-Show
British version of the South Korean singing competition/guessing game hit. Celebrity performers wearing elaborate costumes to conceal their identity compete - can you guess who is beneath the mask?
Stars: Joel Dommett, Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross, Jim Johnson
Votes: 565
The British version of the celebrity singing/guessing game returns for a Third Series.
Commenced 7pm New Year's Day, Saturday, 1st January 2022 - concluded 7pm Saturday, 12th February 2022 on ITV.
*ITV have commissioned Fourth & Fifth Series of the UK version of the programme.*
82. Paul O'Grady: For the Love of Dogs (2012–2023)
TV-PG | Reality-TV
Comedian Paul O'Grady follows the work of Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, meeting some of the dogs there and the people who look after them.
Stars: Paul O'Grady, Shaun Opperman, William Roache, Kate Ford
Votes: 231
The programme that follows the work of staff at Battersea Dog and Cat home in London makes a swift return for a Tenth Series.
Commenced 29th December 2021 - concludes 7pm Sunday, 13th March 2022 on ITV.
83. Ackley Bridge (2017–2022)
Not Rated | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Ackley Bridge College, formed by the merger of two schools in Yorkshire, faces challenges as British and Asian students navigate social divisions, segregation on sports teams and friendships strained by cultural differences.
Stars: Sunetra Sarker, Fern Deacon, Lorraine Cheshire, Cody Ryan
Votes: 2,161
84. The Yorkshire Vet (2015– )
Not Rated | Documentary
Documentary series following the work of the staff of Skeldale Veterinary Centre in Thirsk, North Yorkshire - once the practice of James Herriot.
Stars: Christopher Timothy, Julian Norton, Peter Wright, Peter Davison
Votes: 280
85. Our Yorkshire Farm (2018–2022)
240 min | Documentary
Observational documentary series following life on a remote sheep farm in Yorkshire for Clive and Amanda Owen and their nine children.
Stars: Ralf Little, Clive Owen, Amanda Owen, Reuben Owen
Votes: 310
86. We Are Lady Parts (2021– )
TV-MA | 24 min | Comedy, Music
A look at the highs and lows of the band members that make up a Muslim female punk band, Lady Parts, as seen through the eyes of Amina Hussein, a geeky PhD student who is recruited to be their unlikely lead guitarist.
Stars: Lucie Shorthouse, Anjana Vasan, Sarah Kameela Impey, Faith Omole
Votes: 5,214
87. Code 404 (2020–2022)
TV-MA | 25 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
A British detective killed in action is brought back to life using experimental Artificial Intelligence.
Stars: Stephen Graham, Daniel Mays, Rosie Cavaliero, Anna Maxwell Martin
Votes: 2,438
88. Happy Valley (2014–2023)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Yorkshire-based crime drama centering on the personal and professional life of Police Sergeant Catherine Cawood.
Stars: Sarah Lancashire, Siobhan Finneran, James Norton, Rhys Connah
Votes: 64,562
89. Ghosts (2019–2023)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Fantasy
A group of spirits restlessly squabble in an abandoned country house. To their despair, a young couple inherits the house with hopeful plans to renovate it into a luxury hotel.
Stars: Lolly Adefope, Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas
Votes: 26,454
90. Dating No Filter (2021–2022)
30 min | Comedy
British version of the U.S. programme in which a group of singletons are sent out on blind dates arranged by comedians - who then watch the dates unfold, giving an unfiltered commentary.
Stars: Joel Dommett, Rosie Jones, Josh Widdicombe, Verona Rose
Votes: 43
91. QI (2003– )
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
A comedy panel game in which being Quite Interesting is more important than being right. Sandi Toksvig is joined each week by four comedians to share anecdotes and trivia, and maybe answer some questions as well.
Stars: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry, Sandi Toksvig, Bill Bailey
Votes: 33,616
92. Only Connect (2008– )
Game-Show
Victoria Coren hosts the fiendishly difficult quiz in which two teams of three contestants have to find the connection between seemingly unrelated clues.
Stars: Victoria Coren Mitchell, David Stainer, Henry Pertinez, Nick Mills
Votes: 669
93. Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over (2019–2022)
60 min | Documentary
Stacey explores usually unseen areas of modern relationships and family life as she spends 72-hours as a house guest of a wide range of extraordinary characters and families.
Stars: Stacey Dooley, Sienna Lijeskic, Carla Bellucci
Votes: 75
94. Digging for Britain (2010– )
TV-14 | 59 min | Documentary
Dr Alice Roberts visits archaeological excavations around the UK, linking together the results of digs and investigations the length and breadth of the country to build up a picture of the year in British archaeology.
Stars: Alice Roberts, Stuart Prior, Cat Jarman, Onyeka Nubia
Votes: 225
95. The Holden Girls: Mandy & Myrtle (2021)
30 min | Comedy
Eight episode faux-reality mockumentary comedy series depicting the life of TV's Amanda Holden as she persuades her lonely nan to relocate from Doncaster to live with her in her swanky London house.
Stars: Amanda Holden, Leigh Francis, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Hollie Hughes
Votes: 241
96. Grayson's Art Club (2020– )
Documentary
Grayson Perry, one of Britain's leading artists, brings the nation together through art, making new works and hosting masterclasses set to unleash our collective creativity during lockdown.
Stars: Philippa Perry, Grayson Perry, Joe Lycett, Harry Hill
Votes: 75
97. The Voice UK (2012– )
30 min | Documentary, Game-Show, Music
Aspiring singers perform auditions in front of four coaches who have their backs turned to them. Coaches who like the voices they hear turn around, and the contestant gets to decide which coach will mentor him/her.
Stars: Will.i.am, Tom Jones, Emma Willis, Ricky Wilson
Votes: 1,386
98. McDonald & Dodds (2020– )
Not Rated | 90 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery
A shy and enigmatic Detective Sergeant is partnered with a wildly ambitious Detective Chief Inspector to solve crimes in the historic city of Bath.
Stars: Jason Watkins, Tala Gouveia, Lily Sacofsky, Jack Riddiford
Votes: 7,272
99. Agatha Raisin (2014– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
The Cotswolds-based PR guru turned amateur sleuth returns for a series of comedic murder-mysteries based on the books by M.C. Beaton.
Stars: Ashley Jensen, Matt McCooey, Lucy Liemann, Mathew Horne
Votes: 6,139
100. SAS: Who Dares Wins (2015– )
47 min | Reality-TV
Five ex-Special Forces soldiers recreate the SAS's secret selection process and put 30 candidates through it, in the ultimate test of their physical and - more importantly - psychological resilience.
Stars: Shaun Dooley, Jason Fox, Mark Billingham, Ant Middleton
Votes: 1,378
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