Launched in 2006 by Robbie Williams and Jonathan Wilkes, Soccer Aid has so far raised over £90 million in aid of UNICEF UK through ticket sales and donations. It’s also led to many scenes straight out of a fever dream, like the lead guitarist from Kasabian chipping former England first choice keeper David Seaman before getting a pat on the back from his teammate Will Ferrell.
Known for traditionally ‘masculine’ roles such as EastEnders’ Mick Carter, Dyer will set his preconceptions aside to investigate all of changing gender roles, attitudes towards male mental health, and stereotypes surrounding masculinity.
The Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus, mental health experts, fitness fanatics, sex therapists, and male victims of domestic abuse will all be interviewed by Dyer through his candid questioning. Dyer will meet men who believe ‘traditional’ masculinity is under fire, then turn to those who are exploring more ‘progressive’ options.
The annual special of The Great British Bake Off will once again see Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith put 20 famous faces through their paces. Usual hosts Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding will also return to present the proceedings — and pester the contestants.
The celebrities will enter the tent in groups. First up is actor Jodie Whittaker (Time) with singer Paloma Faith, satirist Munya Chawawa and broadcaster Spencer Matthews.
With the number of children in care over the age of 16 increasing 37% in the last decade, Joe Swash has decided to investigate the challenges foster children go through as they reach adulthood and start forging a life on their own.
Scared of The Dark will see a total of eight celebrities attempt to live in the space together for eight days.
Nicknamed The Bunker, the living space is purpose-built to block out any light while filming what goes on with its 50 infrared cameras. Over five nights, the series will follow the celebrities as they get to grips with their new surroundings, or else leave The Bunker by shouting "I'm Scared of The Dark!"
Ranganathan will this time set foot in a studio, but his focus group of 20 characters representative of modern Britain will continue joining him virtually.
Each week two celebrity guests will also be beamed into the show to help mull over lighter current affairs. Previous guests include Katherine Ryan, Danny Dyer, Aisling Bea, Jo Brand and Richard Osman.
Like the Ranganation itself, the discussions are diverse, with the likes of Technophobe, Gen Z and Never Voted covering anything from paranormal activity to washing your legs in the shower.
The Wall sees pairs of contestants answer questions that combine knowledge, strategy and luck that can either lead to colossal wins or heart breaking losses.
Legendary broadcaster Angela Rippon will read the questions for the six-part series.
With life-changing prizes on display, contestants won’t just require the correct answers, but also the right bounces and unflinching trust in one another.
The EastEnders star will reflect on events from the past year, including the ongoing Brexit debates in Westminster, where “there’s been more backstabbing than we have in Albert Square.”
He will also raise a toast to mark the 100th anniversary of both the women’s vote and the First World War Armistice.
The Eastenders actor will reenact the lives of his ancestors in history series Danny Dyer's Right Royal Family.
