Claudia Winkleman hosts the ultimate reality game of trust and treachery with new twists and new players.
Get ready for a thrilling ride as 22 contestants from all corners of the UK step into a majestic Scottish castle, where the stakes are sky-high! With a prize of up to £120k on the line, the tension is palpable and the competition fierce. Expect to see strategy, alliances, and mind games like you’ve never witnessed before as these contenders battle it out in a quest for fortune and glory. As secrets unfold and twists emerge, every decision could be a game-changer. Will they play fair or will they resort to cunning tactics? Keep your eyes peeled for every twist and turn—this is not just any game; it’s an epic showdown of wits, nerve, and determination!
The Traitors begins on New Years Day at 8 pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
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Starting tonight, Faithful viewers will once again be treated to the ultimate reality game of trust and treachery with the first few episodes airing as follows:
Episode 1 – 8 pm on Thursday 1 January 2026
Episode 2 – 8 pm on Friday 2 January 2026
Episode 3 – 7.45 pm on Saturday 3 January 2026
Each episode will become available on BBC iPlayer after they have aired on BBC One.
The Traitors Uncloaked
For fans who want more, the official visualised companion podcast is returning. The Traitors: Uncloaked will start on BBC Two immediately after the main series on Thursday 1 January at 9.05pm. The show will then move over to BBC One for the remainder of the series from Friday 2 January at 9pm onwards and will also be available on BBC Sounds and BBC iPlayer.
Host Ed Gamble will be joined by celebrities and players from previous series to analyse and react to developments in the castle.
Watch The Traitors: Uncloaked on iPlayer and add to your Watchlist
Listen to The Traitors: Uncloaked on BBC Sounds
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