ITV January 2026 New Shows List, Schedule and Release Dates

New & Returning ITV Shows – January 2026

ITV has started January 2026 with a strong line-up of shows. Viewers can enjoy new crime dramas, popular returning series, and big reality TV shows across ITV and ITVX.

Below is the complete list of new and returning ITV and ITVX shows arriving this January.

Red Eye (Season 2)

Release Date: 1 January 2026

Time & Format: 9:00 PM on ITV1 & full boxset on ITVX

Launching on New Year’s Day, Jing Lusi returns as DS Hana Li, investigating a serious threat to a British government aircraft. This season welcomes Martin Compston in a major guest role.

The Lady

Release Date: 12 January 2026 (Expected)

Slot: True-Crime Monday

From the creators of The Crown, this chilling true-crime drama explores the real-life case of Jane Andrews, portrayed by Mia McKenna-Bruce.

Grantchester (Season 10)

Release Date: 7 January 2026

Time & Format: 9:00 PM on ITV1

Fan favourites Alphy Kottaram and Geordie Keating return to solve eight brand-new mysteries in the long-running cosy crime series.

After the Flood (Season 2)

Release Date: Mid-January 2026

Slot: Sundays on ITV1

Sophie Rundle reprises her role as DS Joanna Marshall in this tense climate-driven crime thriller.

The Party

Release Date: Late January 2026

Slot: Monday / Tuesday evenings

Based on Elizabeth Day’s novel, this five-part drama stars Luke Evans as a journalist drawn into a dangerous world of obsession and privilege.

Betrayal

Release Date: 19 January 2026 (TBC)

Format: 4-part series

Shaun Evans and Romola Garai lead this four-part MI5 thriller exploring loyalty, secrets, and trust.

Believe Me

Release Date: January 2026 (Coming Soon)

Format: 3-night event

A powerful and emotional drama focusing on the victims of John Worboys, with Daniel Mays delivering a haunting performance.

Here are the reality and game shows returning to ITV in January 2026:

The Masked Singer UK (Season 7)

• Release Date: 3 January 2026

• Slot: Saturday night prime time

The hit guessing game returns with judges Davina McCall, Maya Jama, Jonathan Ross, and Mo Gilligan.

Love Island: All Stars (Season 2)

• Release Date: 12 January 2026

• Time & Platform: 9:00 PM on ITV2 & ITVX

Famous islanders head back to the villa in South Africa for another chance at love.

The 1% Club (Season 5)

Release Date: 17 January 2026

Lee Mack returns with the logic-based quiz that challenges how people really think.

Ant & Dec's Limitless Win (Season 3)

• Release Date: 11 January 2026

• Slot: Sundays at 8:00 PM

The high-stakes quiz show is back, offering contestants a shot at an “unlimited” jackpot.

Wheel of Fortune

• Release Date: 3 January 2026

• Slot: Saturdays

Hosted by Graham Norton, the classic format returns with new twists, including the Bankrupt Shield.

Millionaire Hot Seat

• Release Date: 26 January 2026

• Format: Daily spin-off

Jeremy Clarkson hosts the fast-paced version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

Celebrity Sabotage

Release Date: January 2026

A brand-new prank series where celebrities secretly disrupt challenges faced by unsuspecting contestants.

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Here are the ITVX exclusives streaming in January 2026:

Gossip Girl (Complete Franchise)

Available From: 1 January 2026

ITVX now streams all seasons of the original 2007 series and the 2021 reboot.

The Box

Expected Launch: 15 January 2026

Hosted by Gary Lineker, this reality show drops contestants into mysterious locations with unexpected challenges.

The Heat

• Streaming From: 8 January 2026

• Format: Weekly episodes

Set in Barcelona, this high-pressure cooking competition is hosted by Olivia Attwood alongside Michelin-starred chef Jean-Christophe Novelli.

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