Irish comedian and writer Joanne McNally returns to screens with recent TV appearances and a popular podcast, My Therapist Ghosted Me, with Vogue Williams.
The Traitors returns with an 11-episode UK launch on BBC One, followed by iPlayer streaming. A star-studded lineup includes Michael Sheen, Bella Ramsey, Maya Jama and James Acaster. The US will likely see a late-entry on Peacock after the UK finale; writing and hosting return with Claudia Winkleman.
The Bloody Scotland festival announces Frances Crawford as the first to win both the Debut Prize and the McIlvanney Prize in the event's history. Denise Mina lends support by handing a trophy, while a misstep with a second trophy prompts a green‑room moment before Crawford takes both prizes. The festival also reveals its packed weekend lineup of crime authors and events.
The Celebrity Traitors returns to BBC One from 1 October with an expanded 21-strong cast, led by Claudia Winkleman. The Highlands castle setting remains central, and the prize pot stands at £120,000 for charity as celebrities vie to unmask Traitors and outplay Faithfuls.