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BBC is renewing popular shows like Ann Droid and Small Prophets amid strategic changes. The broadcaster is also considering closures of under-performing TV and radio channels to meet financial targets.
Bill Murray teams up with author Tom Coyne and his extended family for a six-part docuseries exploring Ireland’s legendary golf courses. Premiering October 25 on Paramount+ and BBC, the series blends humor, heritage, and unscripted adventures across the emerald isle.
Ann Droid has been renewed for Season 2 after becoming the BBC’s biggest scripted launch of 2026 outside sports, with viewership that held through all six episodes. The show, starring Sue Johnston and Diane Morgan, follows an elderly widow and an outdated eldercare robot forming an unlikely bond in 2029. Its blend of deadpan humor and emotional depth has made it a surprise hit, particularly among
The BBC confirmed Small Prophets' renewal in September, citing up to 9.2 million viewers in the UK. Season 2 will move from BBC Two to BBC One and premiere in 2027.
In a Sunday interview, BBC director‑general Matt Brittin said the licence‑fee giant could axe TV or radio services as part of a £500 million cost‑cut plan, while unions brace for pay talks.
On September 20 Kate Beckinsale shared a bleak Instagram story ending with “I give up” and a plain “bye” image, while directing fans to a BBC piece on Caroline Flack’s 2020 death.
RuPaul's Drag Race UK is leaving the BBC after its eighth season and moving to WOW Presents Plus, which will launch a first-ever UK All Stars edition in Fall 2027 and stream the full back catalogue.