All of the popular TV shows that have been rebooted
Some popular shows have made a comeback!
Last updated 11th Nov 2025
Everybody has a list of TV shows they'd love to see make a comeback, and it seems the time is now for reboots, with both BBC and ITV bosses delving into the archives to bring back some of the most popular shows from the last 20 years.
Shows such as Waterloo Road, Big Brother and Deal or No Deal have all made a comeback in recent years, with specials of Gavin & Stacey, Outnumbered and Bullseye also dropping.
Which TV shows have been rebooted recently?
Big Brother and Celebrity Big Brother
Reality TV fans across the UK were buzzing in 2022 when ITV bosses announced plans to reboot Big Brother, five years after it was cancelled by Channel 5. The series kicked off on Sunday 8th October 2022 with new hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best. After six weeks, the final took place on Friday 17th November, where 26-year-old lawyer Jordan was crowned the winner.
The show was quickly renewed for a second series, which aired in 2024, as well as Celebrity Big Brother which took place in March 2024. A second series of CBB started in April 2025, with a third series of the civilian show airing in Autumn 2025.
Channel: ITV2/STV2
Deal or No Deal
Originally airing on Channel 4 between 2005 and 2016, it was announced in 2022 that hit gameshow Deal or No Deal was going to be rebooted by ITV, with brand new host Stephen Mulhern.
The brand new series kicked off on Monday 20th November 2023, taking over Tipping Point's slot on ITV/STV. Despite only airing for four weeks, the show was loved by viewers. It has since had more successful series, including a number of specials!
Channel: ITV/STV
Gladiators
90s gameshow Gladiators was a huge hit with viewers before it was axed in 2000, so it's no surprise fans were delighted when BBC bosses confirmed they were rebooting the show.
With Bradley Walsh and his son Barney confirmed as the new hosts, the 11-part series was filmed in Sheffield in June 2023, and hit our screens in January 2024, with six million people tuning in for the first episode. Following the series one final, the show was renewed for a second series, as well a celebrity version! Bosses have now confirmed Gladiators will be back for a third series in early 2026.
Channel: BBC/BBC iPlayer
Survivor
Despite being cancelled by ITV after two series in the Noughties, BBC bosses confirmed in 2022 that they were set to revive popular gameshow Survivor.
Starting on 28th October 2023 and airing for eight weeks, 18 people from across the UK were marooned in a tropical location in two tribes and went head-to-head in a range of physical and psychological challenges. During the final in December 2023, Matthew was crowned the winner. It hasn't yet been announced if the show will return for another series.
Channel: BBC/BBC iPlayer
Waterloo Road
BBC school drama Waterloo Road was axed after 10 series back in 2015, but fans were over the moon in 2022 when it was announced the school's doors were re-opening, with some original cast members returning!
There's since been six rebooted series, with more coming in 2026!
Channel: BBC/BBC iPlayer
Jeopardy!
The US version of Jeopardy! was a massive hit in the 1980s when it was first shown in the UK, and ITV bosses signed up Stephen Fry to host a UK version!
The first series had 20 episodes where contestants got the chance to show off their general knowledge skills, and it kicked off on New Year's Day in 2024. The show returned for a second series in 2025.
Channel: ITV/STV
Wheel of Fortune
ITV announced in June 2023 that they were rebooting classic gameshow Wheel of Fortune, with Graham Norton hosting the show. The new series will kicked off on Saturday 6th January 2024.
The original series ran between 1988 to 2001 and was very popular with viewers.
Channel: ITV/STV
Byker Grove
17 years after the final episode aired, Geordie duo Ant and Dec confirmed the news they were rebooting popular series Byker Grove! Titled, Byker, the new series will 'engage with a new generation of teenagers navigating the different challenges faced by young adults today'. It hasn't yet been revealed when the reboot will air.
Channel: Unknown
Gavin and Stacey
After YEARS of reunion rumours following the last Christmas special in 2019, James Corden and Ruth Jones finally confirmed the news they've written a brand new special of Gavin & Stacey in 2024! The one-off special, which featured the original cast, was the last ever episode of the popular sitcom, and went down a storm with viewers!
Channel: BBC One/BBC iPlayer
Outnumbered
Award-winning sitcom Outnumbered was adored by fans when it aired between 2007-2014, so it's safe to say fans were over the moon in May 2024 when the BBC confirmed the original cast would be returning for a brand new Christmas special! The new special, which aired on Christmas Day, saw mum and dad (Sue and Pete Brockman) gather the family as they welcomed back their now grown-up children, who have been off living their own lives.
Channel: BBC One/BBC iPlayer
Bullseye
ITV/STV announced in early October 2024 they were rebooting classic gameshow Bullseye, with Freddie Flintoff on hosting duties. Although it was just a one-off Christmas special rather than a full series, it went down so well with fans that bosses have now commissioned a full series, which kicked off in November 2025.
Channel: ITV/STV
Scrubs
A reboot of Noughties hospital drama Scrubs is now in production! In November 2025, show bosses shared footage on Instagram of the popular lead cast back in front of the camera, alongside the caption 'Here we go 🎥'. Originally broadcasting from 2001-2009, the show is expected to arrive on screens in February 2026 and will see Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke, Donald Faison, John C. McGinley and Judy Reyes reprise their roles as JD, Elliot, Turk, Dr Cox and Carla.
Channel: It's unknown which UK channel will air the reboot of Scrubs, but it will be shown on ABC in the US. Old episodes are available to catch up here in the UK on ITVX and Disney+.
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